1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Five Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is Platinum 950. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set. There is 1.00 Carat In Diamonds F/G VS. The ring is a size 6, sizable. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Five Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is Platinum 950. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set. There is 1.00 Carat In Diamonds F/G VS. The ring is a size 5, sizable. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.57 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set There are 0.57 Carats In Diamonds G/H VS The ring is a size 6.25, sizable. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carats Diamond Gold Five Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds prong set There are 1.05 Carats In Diamonds D/E VVS The ring is a size 6.75, sizabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.75 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set. There are 1.75 Carats In Diamonds H/I VS. The ring is a size 6.75, sizabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.75 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds tension set. There are 0.75 Carats In Diamonds F VVS. The ring is a size 5.25, sizab...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
W.H. Tandy & Sons, 18 Karat Gold, Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The five stone diamond ring has been crafted with an 18 karat yellow gold band and has a platinum top and platinum claws.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.30 Carat Round Five-Stone Antique Scroll 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning round diamond ring that epitomizes sophistication and timeless beauty. At its heart lies a magnificent GIA-certified round diamond, weighing 1.30 with an exquis...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.2 Carat Round Five-Stone Antique Scroll 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning round diamond ring that epitomizes sophistication and timeless beauty. At its heart lies a magnificent GIA-certified round diamond, weighing 2.2 with an exquisi...
Diamond, White Gold
Georgian Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful and rare ring dating back to the Georgian era. The ring features five chunky old cut diamonds that graduate in size with the largest in the centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 2 Carat Round Five-Stone Antique Scroll 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning round diamond ring that epitomizes sophistication and timeless beauty. At its heart lies a magnificent GIA-certified round diamond, weighing 2 with an exquisite...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.70 Carat Diamond Five Stone Half Band Gold Graduating Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Graduating Diamond Half Band Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set There are 0.70 Carats Total in Diamonds E VS The ring is a size 4...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Baguette-Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking five-stone band ring crafted from platinum. The centrepiece consists of five straight baguette-cut diamonds, each exuding a captivating white sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.57 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classically Stunning Five Stone Ring The ring is Platinum There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds All GIA Certified Stones The center is Carat 1.05 J VS1 Princess Cut Diamond The side is C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Diamond Gold Princess Cut Five-Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Diamond Half Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds prong set There are 0.50 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 5.5, sizable....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 2.59ct Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond five-stone ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of 5 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set. Each Stone is GIA Certified The stones are as follows: 0.70 CT F IF 0.70 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Adjustable Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding openable arthritis diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Five Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring set with five diamonds with a total weight of 1.07 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Five Stones Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
This classic and elegant design, is obtained by harmoniously setting the diamonds between gold bars creating an innovative band to celebrate your 5 year anniversary or just to wear w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage ruby diamond platinum five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ruby and diamond five-stone ring is a distinctive 1980’s design, combining rich gemstone color with clean geometric detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sweet and stylish five-stone ring taken from the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique five stone ring from the Edwardian era. A round old cut Here we have an antique five stone ring from the Edwardian era.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elegant Five-Stone Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A blend of color, brilliance, and elegance, this 14kt gold ring is designed to make a statement. Featuring five richly hued rubies totaling 1.51 carats, diamonds weighing 0.52 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$8,300
Five-Stone Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Five-Stone Diamond Band Description: This 10kt gold band features five round diamonds set in a row across the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Five Stone Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 18ct yellow gold Victorian five stone ring. The piece showcases five square cushion cut garnets in a single line formation which graduate inwardly in size.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from platinum and showcases an alternating array of sapphires and diamonds in a slight concave ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Five-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Five-Stone Ring In Yellow Gold Hand Crafted In 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously encased in simple platinum settings. The diamond total is 1.5cts Ring Size: Q or 8 Height Off Finger: 5 Weight: 3.9g
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful Georgian diamond ring. The ring features five chunky rose cut diamonds that graduate in size with the largest in the centre. The ring is of continental...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1900, this English diamond ring is set with five diamonds mounted in 18K gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Five single-cut diamonds totaling 0.05 carats, H color, VS clarity shimmer across the top of this classic band handcrafted in 14K white gold with delicate piercing.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Five-Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the early 1900s, this Edwardian era band is designed around five Old European-cut diamonds together totaling approximately 1.35 carats, HJ color SI1-2 clarity. Set in two-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$10,356Sale Price|20% Off
2.5 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Bezel Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated and contemporary band features a stunning arrangement of five exceptional diamonds, totaling approximately 2.5 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful five stone ring dates back to the 1880s. The five old cut diamonds graduate in size, with the centre sitting the largest, weighing 0.30 carat, the flanking pair weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian diamond five stone ring, English, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond five stone ring. Horizontally set with five cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back silver cut down settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.00 carats,...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1877
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1877, this beautiful Victorian band ring showcases a row of five old cut diamonds. The largest stone is to the centre at 0.15 carat fith the flanking pair we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant sapphire and diamond five stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.51ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This delightful ring from the 1880s showcases a row of five diamonds, graduated in size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Five glistening old cut diamonds are on display in this Edwardian ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1960s, this beautiful five stone ring features a collection of baguette cut diamonds as the showpiece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Five Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive five stone sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian Five Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band 2.65 Carats 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 Karat white gold wedding band featuring 5 Emerald Cuts weighing 2.65 carats, averaging 0.53 points each. Color F-G Clarity VS1-VS2 Available in yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.85ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, this five stone ring showcases a sparkling collection of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.70ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Five sparkling old cut diamonds are on display in this beautiful, Edwardian era piece. The central diamond is the largest at 0.20 carat, the flanking pair are both 0.15 carat, with t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Five glistening old cut diamonds are on display in this Edwardian ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.10ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Five glistening old cut diamonds are on display in this Edwardian ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1901
Located in London, GB
This Victorian five stone ring showcases a wonderful array of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1886
Located in London, GB
Five beautiful old cut diamonds are on display in this Victorian ring hallmarked 1886.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.65ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian ring features five glistening old cut diamonds gentle tapered from the centre out.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.85ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Classically Victorian in its creation, this five stone ring showcases a sparkling collection of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.30ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful piece of Victorian design, this five stone ring showcases a sparkling collection of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.70ct Diamond Five Stone RIng, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This classic Victorian carved shank ring features five old cut diamonds graduating in size.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds total 1.16ct and also holds diamond points in-between the larger stones.
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously within a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold.
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 2.30ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian five stone ring is a truly beautiful piece. It features a central diamond weighing 1.00ct, flanked by two 0.50ct diamonds and two 0.30ct diamonds sitting at either end.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique diamond ring is composed of five old European-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 2.30 carats, set in gold with a delicately scrolling gallery.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Round Stone Asymmetric Ring ER15012
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This ring design is modern and unique! The ring has an asymmetric design with a 6 prong center setting that could hold any 6.5mm round gemstone or diamond! The ring is comfortable an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple work scroll setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamond total is 80pts. The design of the ring has an antique feel to it. Fu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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