$920Sale Price|20% Off
Honora Pearl Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Citrine Pearl size 6.75
By Honora
Located in Northbrook, IL
More details: Metal: 18k White Gold Primary Stone: Round White Pearl Secondary Stone: Yellow Citrine, white round small diamonds high quality Ring Size: 6.75 Width: 0.5 inches Total ...
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 12k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a stunning 13.5mm Tahitian pearl set in warm 12k yellow gold. The pearl exhibits deep, natural luster with rich overtones characteristic of high-quality T...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Pearl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Pearl Ring. Pearl measures 7.09 mm.
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Bypass Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Classy! A single 7.35mm Akoya pearl is set in this classic solitaire ring. The band features a graceful, sweeping bypass design that elegantly cradles the pearl, adding a touch of fl...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Solitaire Pearl Ring in 10k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Solitaire Pearl Ring in 10k White Gold This solitaire ring is crafted in solid 10k white gold and features a luminous pearl secured in a classic prong setting.
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Stunning Pearl Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
An exquisite 18K white gold pendant adorned with a lustrous pearl and shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A small gold pearl is set at the beginning of the ring. The basket holds a marquise-cut green jade cabochon held in place by four claws.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Tahitian Pearl: 9mm Ring Size: 8 ½ (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top measures 16....
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet, pearls 14k gold ring. Gold leaves ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold floral ring with oval garnet, diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
0.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 white gold cocktail ring, set with 12.2mm South Sea pearl and two diamonds (approx. 0.24ctw).
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8 mm Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearl Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring 7.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage, mabe-pearl ring in 14k yellow gold mounting. The gold tests 56.5 % with an XRF metals analyzer.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A retro vintage ring in gold, the top is a dome with geometric lines openworked with arabesques, a gold pearl and scrolling decoratio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Amethysts, Pearls, 14Kt Rose Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl ( 14 mm ) surrounded by amethysts, diamonds and little pearls.
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luminous 15.5mm-16mm South Sea pearl surrounded by 0.75 carats of VS quality diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Round Mabe Pearl Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Mabe Pearl Ring With 0.92 Inch Diameter Including Bezel.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,061 / item
14k gold ring with river pearls
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 28 is a graceful and sculptural ring that features a composition of pearls delicately arranged to evoke movement, balance, and quiet refinement. The pearls appear to float along th...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Spinning Tension Set Fresh Water Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Tension Set Pearl Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The pearl is 8.3mm Fresh Water Cultured The ring is a size 6.5, NOT SIZABLE.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cross Over Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold & Diamond Cross Over Ring set with one Black Pearl & 1 white Pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two Tone approx 14 grams Hight Quality - well made Tahitian Pearl Ring Two tone Yellow & ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- The date letter has rubbed.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in white gold and features a graceful pairing of a luminous pearl and diamond accents.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
14K Gold and Cluster Pearls Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold Cocktail Ring with partially stippled band and floriform cluster of 20 oval pearls.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, 8mm Pearl, 18ct Gold, London 1987
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A classic vintage pearl and diamond cluster ring, crafted in 18ct gold and hallmarked for London, 1987.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This Mikimoto ring is exquisitely crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and centered by a luminous cultured pearl displaying the exceptional luster and quality long associated with the ren...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Cultured Pearls Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
French cultured pearls diamond gold ring, circa 1970s Seventeen cultured pearls of varying sizes, round-cut diamonds, set on 18 karat yellow gold Size: 6.5 US; top width 0.75 inch ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bicolor Gold & White South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring showcases a striking South Sea pearl displaying natural bicolor gold and white coloration.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately 8mm round 4 round diamonds, approximately .05 each Beautiful open wave shoulders a...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$742Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pear moissanite and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central gemstone Moissanite:pear shape, D/VS, colorless, 1 ct Pearl, round, fresshwater, 3.5 +- mm size, white color 💍This ring will be made for order 💍Processing time for custom...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Cultured Pearl Halo Ring - 14k Silhouette Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Cut: Cameo Color: White & Pink Size: 13....
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Pearl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Pearl Ring. Size 7 3.5 grams total weight. 16mm ring swirl diameter 6.73 mm pearl size Stamped 14K 585
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Tahitian pearl and diamond Ring. Marked .585 and weighs 9 grams. The pearl is a 12mm dark grey Tahitian with light green overtones. On the sides are small round diamonds, .50 carats ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
French Georgian pearl ring in 18 karat gold, rectangular shape, natural pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
French Georgian pearl ring in 18 karat gold, rectangular in shape and centered with 6 fine pearls held by gold threads in an oval star decoration, on a background of small matte gold...
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Massive and imposing, this splendid retro ring is set with a drop of brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds on a chiseled motif, supported on either side by 2x3 falling gold pearls, the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely South Sea pearl takes center stage of the 18k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Mabè Pearl & Diamond Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Kabra 14K Gold Mabè Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features a Mabè Pearl approx. 16 mm in diameter.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
18K Gold Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian ring from 1880 showcases the timeless allure of natural beauty. Crafted in 18k gold, it features a central natural pearl of pristine white, encircled by a halo of old ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cross Over Freshwater Pearl Gold Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
9-10 mm freshwater Pearl 14k white gold 2.3 g.
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Golden Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Golden Pearl of 12mm, in perfect shape, fine quality, vibrant color, and dazzling diamonds of 0,90 carats, in round brillant, F-G color V...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear amethyst and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with amethyst. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with ruby. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear emerald and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with emerald. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear sapphire and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with sapphire. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear citrine and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with citrine. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$858Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear topaz and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Topaz vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with topaz. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size.
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Handcrafted
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Mabe Pearl Ring set in 14K Gold. Hand crafted setting. 17.5mm Mabe Pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage ring in gold with micro pearls
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring set in 18ct gold finely decorated with micro cultured pearls.
Pearl, Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine 12mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond ring. This gorgeous ring features a very fine 12mm Tahitian pearl surrounded by approximately 1.2 carats of mix cut diamonds.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marvelous ring featuring a 14.5mm golden South Sea Pearl. The sheen of this stunning pearl is a perfect match for the 4.80 carats of round cut and baguette cut diamonds of this 18K...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cameo, Pearl, Stones, Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Simple ring in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a cameo surrounded by a pearl and stones.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring Utopia Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Ring with Genuine Diamond and Large Round South Sea Pearl Marked: UTOPIA 750 Approximate Di...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VCA 18K Gold Alhambra Pearl Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Flushing, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and centered by a four-lobed floral motif in iridescent white opal. The opal displays soft flashes of pink, green, and blue ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Cultured Pearl White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side, the start of the ring is adorned with an openwork, chased knot and a drop of 2x2 gold pearls. Total diamond weight : 0.19 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Pearl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Pearl Ring. Size 5.5 3.2 grams total weight. 5.37mm pearl size
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Incredible Color Tahitian Pearl 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The colors of this 9.92mm Tahitian pearl are AMAZING! This is a medium grey pearl with heavy overtones of pistachio green, blues and purple.
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage Solitaire Pearl Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Solitaire Pearl Ring in 10k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold and features a white pearl in a classic solitaire design.
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl And Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Pearl And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Solitaire Ring - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 9.1mm Style: Solitaire Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/2" (12.1mm) Rise Above Finger...
Pearl, 18k 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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