French 20th Century 1, 17 Carat Certified Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 1, 17 Carat Certified Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold GIA 2.34ctw Old European French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.87 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 1.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer surface of the ring shank is hallmarked with the French marks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and platinum (dog's head).
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Dome Ring 2.35tcw in 14K White Gold French Pavé Style
Located in Miami, FL
A statement piece for evening or upscale everyday wear. Ring size 6.5. Keywords: Vintage, diamond dome ring, 2.35tcw, French pavé, cocktail ring, 14K white gold, statement ring, flo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,068Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Vintage-Inspired Star Sapphire Diamond Sunburst Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking french vintage-inspired cocktail ring features one cabochon star sapphire totaling 4.63 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mauboussin diamond flanked engagement ring, French, 1995.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, numbered '48838', indistinct maker's mark, signed 'Mauboussin Paris', French, 1995, accompanied by certificate of authenticity from Mauboussin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Made 2.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a gorgeous French made Old European cut diamond cluster ring!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,156
Gold and Citrine Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 18 carat rose gold ring set with a large oval faceted citrine on orange gold foil, South of France, circa 1920 weight: 5.3 grams ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US width: 1.5 - 17 mm
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1920's Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum French Sapphire, Coral & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped- The owl and the Mascaron hallmark of the head of the bearded man.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage French Yellow Gold Hand Painted Glass Lady Portrait Oval Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finer. We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Dim...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.80ctw GIA European Diamond French Cut Ruby Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.08ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 2.23ctw GIA Old European Diamond French Cut Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - O/P Color - SI1 Clarity - 1.43ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154974 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of iconic, f...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154974 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of iconic, f...
Yellow Gold
Jean Despres Modernist gold ring
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Jean Despres, France. Executed in 18k gold, the ring reflects Després’ industrial sensibility—each component clearly defined, the surfaces treated with restraint, and the constructi...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French GIA 4.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA 4.24 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau French 1924 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Lion Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized lions head with grooved features Accented by a grooved swirling mane and roaring Holding an old European cut diamonds in teeth Weighing approximately 0.14 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old cut diamond dress ring, French, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark 'CD' for Claude Dhur, French, circa 1970.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white oriental pearl. This elegant and harmoniousl...
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Band - 14k Round Brilliant .28ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Mid Century GIA 1.81 carat old mine diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French Mid Century diamond ring is a beautifully elegant jewel from the 1950’s, crafted in 18k white gold with a GIA-certified old mine brilliant cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 2000's 4.50 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Contemporary Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 carats total - transparent medium blue Set in semi-bezel flanked by cathedral shoulders bead set with round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French, Egyptian Revival 'Papyrus' Ring by Victor Gérard
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The 18 karat yellow gold ring is crafted in the Egyptian revival taste which was a popular theme in French jewellery design during the early 20th century, following the rediscovery o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s 3 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K France, Antique, GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This size 10.5 circa 1920s French 18K yellow gold ring is a sleek, timeless classic.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Band - 18k Round .89ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: Please contact us for sizing information. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .52ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solaire Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Fan Ring in 18K White Gold, France
Located in Los Angeles, US
A fan-shaped statement ring made of seven Diamond wings emanating from a central bezel-set Diamond totaling 1.85 carats. Named SOLAIRE, which means “solar” in French, this fan-shaped...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The French are truly perfectionists - This ring is no different.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning French vintage amethyst ring is a true beauty.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Eternity Ring Band French Cut Blue Sapphires
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid 18 K rose Gold Eternity Ring set with 18 square cut french cut blue Sapphires weighing 5.21 ct in a channel setting.
Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,351Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring French Tahiti Pearl White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
We are delighted to present this sumptuous cocktail ring in 18-carat white gold, featuring an elegant Tahitian pearl and sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
French GIA 1.19 carat round brilliant diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern French engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.19 carat GIA-certified diamond, enhanced by sparkling accents in an 18k gold and platinum design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Old Mine Diamond Ring, 18K, France
Located in Northampton, MA
This impressive solid 18K yellow gold ring was hand-crafted in France in the late 1900s.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
French Large Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, England
Experience the grandeur and elegance of the 1960s with this French Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring.
18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold w/ Platinum GIA 3.40ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - Heated - Sri Lanka - 2.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
French 19th Century Natural Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Lovely antique charm ring, it is made of a flat double ring like a gold ribbon which asymmetrically retains a natural pearl and a cushion-cut sapphire on ...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. French 18k White Gold 2.78ctw Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 7.7mm (0.30") (top of the ring), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.1mm rise off the finger Stamp: ©2001 Tiffany & Co. 750 France C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Wave-Style Ring with Diamonds, 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful French Van Cleef & Arpels Wave-Style Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage French 5.19 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the maker's mark and the French 18k gold mark (eagle's head).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Antique Art Nouveau Gold GIA Black Opal & Diamond Repousse Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Very Fiery - Black Color w/ Amazing Play of Green & Blue Color - 17.72 x 9.58 x 2.35mm (exact...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee or Fly Insect Ring set with a very fine Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top French Paste Ring. This gorgeous Victorian ring has white french paste with a green stone we believe to be paste as well.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Diamond Crossover Ring, French, circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, indistinct numbering to interior, indistinct maker's mark, signed 'CARTIER', French, circa 1990, accompanied by Gemological Institute of America reports ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian French 3.45 carat total weight diamond and ruby 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Victorian French ring features five sparkling old European cut diamonds and richly hued oval cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural French Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The setting is crafted in solid 14k white gold. The ring is only available in the size of 6.5 fingers.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Messika 18k White Gold My Twin Trilogy Ring, Three Diamonds, France
By Messika
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The white gold of this ring, one of the most favored colors in jewelry, will entice you with its timelessness and its natural elegance. The My Twin trilogy ring in 18 carat white go...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
French 1930 Art Deco Geometric Coral Onyx Ring 18Kt Gold With 1.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco cocktail ring. An statement geometric ring, created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1930.
Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique French Georgian cluster carnelian diamond ring in 18k gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Carnelian diamond ring in 18 karats gold and silver. Circular ring centered with an orange cabochon-cut carnelian, set in silver. The back is closed and reflects a luminous s...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver
Oval Sapphire Diamond French Cut Sapphire Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18K white gold with delicate Milgrain Ring detailing, it offers exceptional craftsmanship and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Retro Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
French Retro Diamond and Sapphire Swirl Cocktail Ring. 18k yellow gold with prong set diamonds and sapphires inserted within the swirling motifs.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
c2000 Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring France 5.5 Diamond Flower Band 18k Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co diamond flower ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold & platinum (circa 2000). Round cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold band ring with a double bamboo motif signed and numbered: Cartier, 648517, with French assay marks for 18k gold and French master mark, France, circa 1990.
18k Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 18k Round Brilliant .50ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $70 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,946Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$5,722Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Yellow 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 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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