1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of Carnelian stone with flat polished top and faceted edge with hand - engraved two letters...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring , 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian 16x13 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Signet Ring Cushion Shaped, 750/- YG, Carnelian, 16.0 x 13.0 mm with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 51033/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: C...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
The Roman intaglio of the I-III century is made of carnelian and is inserted in an ancient gold frame with side braids.
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Elongated Mid Century Carnelian Diamond Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fiery and affordable cocktail ring with a sizable carnelian showcased as the center gemstone.
Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Carnelian Quartz Signet Ring – 2.27 ct with Diamonds – 0.15 ct
Located in Warszawa, PL
This elegant signet ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centered with a natural carnelian quartz in a cushion cut, weighing approximately 2.27 carats.
Carnelian, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Antique 1925 Art Deco Carnelian and Onyx Diamond Filigree Ring 14k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Size: Approx. size 6 Metal: 14k White Gold Stones: Carnelian, Onyx and a transitional cut diamond that is approx. .05 carat Measurements: Face of ring is approx. 20mm x 13mm Weig...
Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Athena Intaglio Carnelian solid 10 - 12K Gold Ø 6.5US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with fine Intaglio of Athena / Minerva - ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicrafts. As the patron deity of Athens, she was famed for her intelle...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms of Russian / Swedish / Finnish noble family von Amin...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Castellani Ancient 3rd to 7th Century Carnelian Lion Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
The wild animal in this carving is a lion and carved in carnelian. The intaglio is carved longways across and set into the Castellani® Artemis style ring.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 4.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with claw set natural Carnelian stone oval cabochon cut 22 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep / ca 12 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Carnelian Seed pearls Enamel 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
The Art Deco Gold Enamel Ring is a vintage piece featuring intricate filigree work in 14kt white and yellow gold.
Carnelian, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamonds Carnelian Agate White Stones Emerald Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Charming cocktail ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver, 3.10 x 2.8 cm long, embellished with 0.20 ct diamonds, carnelian, 1.7 grams, 0.17 ct emeralds, white stones and pearls 1, 66 gr.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Silver
Ancient Roman carnelian signet ring, circa 2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman carnelian signet ring. Horizontally set with a single oval carnelian plaque in a closed back rubover setting featuring an engraved full length male figure, probably Mar...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian 14.5 x 11.0mm with Heraldic Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Reference: 51145/00/07/00/103 Description: 750/- rose gold Gemstone: carnelian Shape: oval Measurements: app. 14.5 x 11.0 mm Size: 60 mm Engraving: coat of arms About signet rings:...
Carnelian, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Niccolo Carnelian 13.0 x 10.2mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Shape Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, approx. 13.0 x 10.2 mm with Engraving Reference: 51323/00/LC/01/103 Description: 750/- Rose Gold Gemstone: Niccolo Carnelian Shape...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octagonal Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Carnelian 13.2 x 11 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Octagonal Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Carnelian 13.2 x 11.0 mm, with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 50379/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: ...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Carnelian and Diamond Ring Art Deco Czechoslovakia, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold ring with carnelian and old-cut diamond in Art Deco style.
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ?
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold , Carnelian 15.4 x 13.8 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 15.4 x 13.8 mm with heraldic-Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold , Carnelian 9.8 x 8.5 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 9.8 x 9.5 mm with heraldic-Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for el...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Priyashi Nahata Red carnelian 1.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWRG.
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red carnelian Fancy Ring in 18Karat White Rose Gold. Red carnelian: 1.40 carat, 12X6mm size, free cut shape.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
A gold ring set with a 18th century carnelian intaglio. Bust of Emperor Galba.
Located in London, GB
Intaglio 12x16 mm US size 7.25 - UK size O½ - FR 55 Total weight 5,83 gr Intaglio : 18th century Mounting: 20th century An exquisite carnelian intaglio of the 18th century depicting...
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage Ring natural Sard Carnelian solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
A ring featuring cabochon cut and polished natural Carnelian stone set into 14K solid Rosy / Orange Gold framing.
Carnelian, 14k Gold
A Vintage gold ring with diamonds and set with a Roman Carnelian Intaglio. Tyche
Located in London, GB
What makes this piece unique or special? This exceptional ring unites two eras of fine craftsmanship: an authentic Roman carnelian intaglio from the 2nd century AD, elegantly mounted...
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold , Carnelian 15.4 x 13.8 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 15.4 x 13.8 mm with engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant t...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1917 Antique Signet Carnelian Stone Cameo solid Ring 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring carved female head cameo skillfully engraved on the surface of Carnelian stone, a variety of Chalcedony with a layer of white on ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
$4,258Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions - • Height: 2.7 cm • Width: 2.3 cm • Depth: 2.0 cm • Weight: 7.38 g • Ring Size: UK R • EU 60 • US 8.75 Metal: 9kt Yellow Gold (later setting) Period/Era: Ancient Roman ...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved carnelian is featured in this archaic style ring.
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s Carnelian and Emerald Dinner Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold featuring Carnelian and French cut Emeralds, as well as Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat. Circa late 1910s Size...
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
de GRISOGONO 18kt Rose Gold Spiral Carnelian and Diamond Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
• 18kt pink gold Spiral- 10.75 gr • 2 Carnelian cabochon (.30 ct) • 123 White diamonds (.40 ct) • Size 6.5
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 5.84ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined and modern statement piece. Carnelian Fancy Ring in 14Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 5.89ct. Fancy Ring in 14KWG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined and modern statement piece. Carnelian Fancy Ring in 14Karat White Gold with White Diamond.
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and polished 9 mm x 8 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 2.75 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153648 Listing Title: Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Carnelian and Diamond Vi...
Yellow Gold
AMERICAN 1925 Art-Deco Cocktail Ring In 14Kt With Chinoiserie Carved Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled art deco cocktail ring with chinoiserie carnelian. This is a beautiful and colorful cocktail ring created in America during the Art Deco period, circa 1925-1930.
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Zorab Creation Carnelian and Yellow Chalcedony Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Zorab captures the bright and bountiful blossom of the sunflower always seeking the sun. With blooming petals made from 11.17 carats of Carnelian and 11.17 carats of Yellow Chalcedon...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
Sunita Nahata Carnelian 6.15ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Carnelian Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Ring on Carnelian Signed Luigi Pichler, Rome, Italy, circa 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
Luigi Pichler (1773-1854) Period: 1810’s circa, Roma. Size of the intaglio: 19 mm. Ring Size: 7 Weight: 11.52 gr. Intaglio with Zeus Serapis signed: PICHLER in Greek in reverse...
Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Carnelian and Opal 1.37ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant 18K rose gold ring showcasing oval-shaped carnelian and opal gemstones, accented with sparkling diamonds for a timeless, sophisticated allure.
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dionysus and Apollo Roman Carnelian Intaglio (1st-2nd cent. AD) 22 Kt Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This ring, handcrafted by our goldsmiths in 22 kt gold, features an authentic carnelian stone from the 1st-2nd century AD, depicting two male figures: Dionysus on the left and Apollo...
Carnelian, 22k Gold
A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.
Located in London, GB
Why is it worth the price? The ring combines an exceptional 18th-century Grand Tour carnelian intaglio with a substantial 18K gold mounting.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Gold Ring with Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Eros before an Altar.
Located in London, GB
Gold Ring Set with a Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Eros before an Altar Roman intaglio, 1st–2nd century AD Georgian gold setting, English, late 18th century Measurements • Be...
$6,415Sale Price|20% Off
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion.
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Cushion Carnelian Intaglio Contemporary Ring from Castellani Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Tablet Shape Engraved Ancient Carnelian Intaglio set into a contemporary Etruscan Revival ring.
22k Gold
Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Carnelian Scarab Depicting a Deer Hunt.
Located in London, GB
Gold Ring Set with an Ancient Carnelian Scarab Depicting a Deer Hunt. 5th century BC scarab; modern gold ring, 1970s.
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold, signet ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold. Ring centered with a carnelian intaglio probably depicting the goddess Minerva, holding a spear in her right hand and accompanied by a bird on...
Carnelian, Gold
Antique High-Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 22k. This classic signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut carnelian decorated with an elegant figure.
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Victorian 9K Gold Beehive Banded Agate Intaglio Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This simple and understated 9k gold intaglio ring has a tiny beehive carved into a banded agate shield on a carnelian stone.
Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna, goddess of chance or luck who became identified with the Greek Tyche; the original Italian deity was probably regarded as the bearer of p...
Beryl, Carnelian, Gold
Vintage Carved Sardonyx Intaglio 10k White Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Vintage 10K white gold carnelian sardonyx intaglio signet ring with a carved helmeted warrior portrait in the Art Deco style.
Carnelian, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
$3,213 / item
Amber Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique and pleasant unisex ring mounted in 18k Rose Gold, marked 750. The Ring features a man body sculpture on each side and a large central Amber. Design and style from 900'. This...
Amber, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,342 / item
Coral Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
Possibility to custom your ring choosing the stone, between Opal, Amber, Carnelian, Aquamarine milk, Blu Iolite, Onyx etc. and the Gold color between Rose, White, Yellow and black.
Amber, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Coral, Iolite, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Georgian Cameo Ring 10K Gold with Roman Soldier Engraving - c.1820
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this captivating antique Georgian 10ct gold cameo ring made c.1820. The ring is set with a central carnelian cameo (possibly an earlier carving) of a Roman...
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose 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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