David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Finish, Carved Lapis and Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb's lapis lazuli and diamond yellow gold ring is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Gold Foil Lapis Blue Navy Cabochon Cocktail Ring 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Large Lapis Navy Blue Foil Cabochon Cocktail Chunky Statement Ring, US 5, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
26451 Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Gold 12mm Lapis Lazuli 4 Row Band #51
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
B.ZERO1 collection at Bvlgari 18k rose gold band weighs 7.4g Band measures around 12mm wide Ring is size #51 (US size 5.75), Not resizable Stamped "51 Au750 *351 Made In Italy AY5K9...
Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Cocktail Statement Ring 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Cabochon Sparkling foil Statement Chunky Cocktail Modenist Ring, Size 5, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Victorian Era 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Oval Cut Lapiz Engagement Ring Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Era: Victorian Era, circa 1880 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8, can be resized at no extra cost This distinctive Victorian-era ring centers an oval-cut lapis lazuli in a clas...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Gold Southwest Mosaic Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k gold southwest mosaic inlay rink. Stamped 14K, further marked with illegible cipher. Tapered gold band with mosaic stone inlay featuring turquoise, coral, onyx, sugilite and lapi...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapiz Lazulli Quatrefoil Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating lapis and diamond ring is a boldly beautiful celebration of one of history's most revered gemstones, presenting a magnificently proportioned designer cut lapis lazul...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. Thin version. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. The extraordinary feature of this m...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. The extraordinary feature of this model is that t...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with Turquoise, Malachite, Carnelian, Lapis, Jade, and Jasper. All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ...
Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...
Lapislazuli, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with two lapus between white gold structures studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,995Sale Price|43% Off
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold lapiz lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Here is a beautiful modern design of a 14k yellow gold lapiz lazuli and diamond ring, main stone: lapiz lazuli 6 x 12.5 mm diamonds: ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold mounting,including 70 full cut diamon...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold mounting,including 70 full cut diamon...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Inlaid Hardstone, Diamond and Gold Ring by Asch Grossbardt
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 14K yellow gold ring by Asch Grossbardt is designed in an organic motif, and is masterfully set with inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, Malachite, Coral, Black Onyx and Lapis-lazu...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DILHAN 18k Gold Aquamarine SU Droplet Ring, Modern Design
By DILHAN
Located in London, GB
A sculptural stone emerges from its highly polished gold surround like a droplet of water, with an unforced fluidity that evokes a moment of connection with nature. Simple, organic f...
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz, Aventurine, 18k Gold
Articulated Gemstone Abstract Inlay Tablet Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Coral, garnet, black onyx, and lapis lazuli Ring Size: 6 Ring Weight: 10.4 grams Graduated Band Width: 3.8mm Ornament Dimensions: 24.3mm x 19....
Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.13 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 32.06mm (1.26") (top of the r...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Asch Grossbardt 0.12 Carats Diamond and Gemstone Abstract Yellow Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The slightly domed ring is embellished by an arabesque of inlaid gemstones including coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, mother of pearl, and onyx, intercepted by solid gold and Diamond-...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Stephen Webster Crystal Haze 18K white gold diamond ring. Intense sapphire blue lapis and natural clear quartz gemstone in the Crystal Haze technique pioneered by Stephen...
Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 K Gold Ring with a Cabochon Cut green Stone, Made in 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring is adorned with a cabochon-cut green stone. The shank of the ring is square shaped and on top of the shoulders of the ring golden bunches of grapes have been ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sevillan ring in Lapis 18k Yellow gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$4,400
Swiss Modern Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This stylish Swiss Modern ring has that seventies bravura and extra-chic post-modern flair. The asymmetric motif nods heavily to cubist art, underscoring it...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double-headed Eagle Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k. This sixties signet ring features a double-headed eagle armorial set into gorgeous blue lapis, decorated with elegant swaged ribbon and wreath motifs. Currently a ...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Abstract Seventies Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier, France. Set with two lush blue lapis discs and .08 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity), this fabulous ring by the esteemed French jewelr...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Flat-cut Diamond and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is decorated with flat-cut raw diamonds, lapis lazuli and white diamonds, mounted on blue color-plated 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful Asch Grossbardt band ring is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold.
Onyx, Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gol...
Mid-Century Lapus Lazuli Cocktail Ring, Baskin Brothers
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this striking mid-century cocktail ring features a natural oval cabochon lapis lazuli weighing approximately 8.59 carats.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Gold Lapislazuli 18 Karat Art Deco Style Handcrafted Modern Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Art Deco Style Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Hammered Yellow&White Gold Lapis Lazuli Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Handcrafted Modern Design Ring
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An oval design ring containing a semi- oval lapis lazuli on its other half and polished gold and diamonds on the other.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
codebyEdge 18k Yellow Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
Lucea New York Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Palm Beach Collection" Introducing a work of art that combines the depth of Lapiz, the serenity of Aquamarine, and the brilliance of Diamonds: the Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring in ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yell...
$1,995
SUNSET enamel ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
SUNSET inlaid, gold vermeil ring, Lapis & Malachite
Vermeil
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Unique Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring & Earrings in Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Set Jewelers 18k White Gold Set Ring & Earring Ring size: 7 Ring 34 X 27.5mm Earrings 22.5 X 18.8mm Weight 11gr Lapis lazuli: 28 ct, 17x24mm Diamond: 3.2ct, VS clarity, ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular GIA Certified 3.16 Carat Yellow Oval Diamond Color N Clarity SI1 which is set in the center with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
Eternelle Ring in Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cabochon
Located in Cattolica, IT
A handcrafted 18 kt yellow gold eternelle band ring. Set with 21 cabochon-cut Lapis lazuli of deep and vivid blue color. This ring is perfect for wearing as a single or paired with o...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Contemporary, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Cattolica, IT
A modern ring design with a nod to the geometric style of the 1970s This ring is made of 18 kt yellow gold. The central part mounts a round-cut Lapis lazuli. the stone is surrounded...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$3,803Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15Ct Diamond & 30Ct Natural Lapis Lazuli Set 18 K Y Gold, Ring, Earring, Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Ct Diamond & 30+ Ct Natural Lapis Lazuli Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Set Includes a Ring, a Earring, and a Pendant with three layer chain .
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Lapis Diamond Clip Earrings and Ring 18 Karat**
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Lapis Ring & Earrings. Classic Statement Natural Lapis Lazuli Clip earrings. 14.93mm Gorgeous cabochon brilliance .60ct diamonds on Ring 1.50ct diamo...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexandre Reza Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Alexandre Reza Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring In 18k Yellow Gold.
$3,976Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage FRED Paris 18K Gold Lapis Mother-of-Pearl Earrings, 1980s
By Fred
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Fusion of Versatility and Iconic French Design Step into the refined world of FRED Paris with these vintage 18K yellow gold earrings, distinguished by removable lapis rings an...
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lapis Lazuli Hand Constructed Gold Earring and Ring Architectural Dress Set
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid, 14kt. yellow gold hand constructed 1960's earring and ring set. 18 Lapis Lazuli cabochon stones arranged in an exceptional hand constructed pair of earrings.
Aletto Brothers Pom Pom Red, Blue and White Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Set
By Aletto Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical Pom Pom jewelry set by Aletto Brothers features one ring, a pair of ear-clips and a bracelet. Each items consists of vibrant lapis lazuli, as well as red and white aga...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage 4, 76 Carat Lapis Lazuli White Gold ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold. Round in shape, it is set with a lapis lazuli cabochon in a closed setting surrounded by a shiny smooth gold circle and a chiseled second circle.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
24.81 Carat Cushion Cab Lapis With Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 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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