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Love Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Ring Mini Model 72 Brilliant Cut Paved Diamonds Rose Gold Size 55
Cartier Love Ring Mini Model 72 Brilliant Cut Paved Diamonds Rose Gold Size 55

Cartier Love Ring Mini Model 72 Brilliant Cut Paved Diamonds Rose Gold Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Aventura, FL

? Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Small Model Type: Love Ring Size: 55 Material: Rose Gold (750/1000) Total

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

Width Approximately 2 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Ring size: Approximately UK: O, US: 7.25

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55
Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55

By Swarovski

Located in Wokingham, England

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Five Clover Heart Love Halo Ring, Gold Plated

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Silver

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Cartier 18k Rose Gold Love Wedding Band Size 55 w/ Diamond Retail
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Love Wedding Band Size 55 w/ Diamond Retail

Cartier 18k Rose Gold Love Wedding Band Size 55 w/ Diamond Retail

By Cartier

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Cartier Love Ring Wedding Band 4 mm Wide Size 55 (7.25) Total Mass = 4.6 grams Includes

Category

2010s French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eros Emerald Ring 18 Karat Gold

Eros Emerald Ring 18 Karat Gold

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

. Inspired by Art Deco, the Éros motif embodies love, boldness and courage. Éros ring size 55.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond Love Ring Size O (55)
Cartier Pave Diamond Love Ring Size O (55)

Cartier Pave Diamond Love Ring Size O (55)

Located in London, GB

: 4.8 grams Ring Size: O (55) Band Width: 4.8mm Diamonds: 0.31 carats, Colour: E-F, Clarity: VVS Marked

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond-Paved LOVE Ring Size O (55)
Cartier Diamond-Paved LOVE Ring Size O (55)

Cartier Diamond-Paved LOVE Ring Size O (55)

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

(Excellent) - recently professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 11.0 grams Ring Size: O (55) Band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Ring Rose Gold Size 55
Cartier Love Wedding Ring Rose Gold Size 55

Cartier Love Wedding Ring Rose Gold Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU AT-1830 Brand Cartier Model B4085255 Date Circa 2013 Size EU 55 / US 7.25 / UK O

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring White Gold Size 55
Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring White Gold Size 55

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring White Gold Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-1923 Brand Cartier Model B4085155 Date Circa 2015 Size EU 55 / US 7.25 / UK O

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring Yellow Gold Size 55
Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring Yellow Gold Size 55

Cartier Love Wedding Band Ring Yellow Gold Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU CT-1918 Brand Cartier Model B4085055 Date Circa 2015 Size EU 55 / US 7.25 / UK O

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Diamond-Paved White Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love Wedding Diamond-Paved White Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Wedding Diamond-Paved White Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

**** ____________________________________________________________________ Metal 18K White Gold Stone Diamonds (Approx. 0.32ct) Size EU 55 / UK O / US 7 1/4 / Resizing

Category

2010s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Band Size 55
Cartier Love 18k White Gold Band Size 55

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Band Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Band Size 55 - This genuine Cartier Love ring measures 3 mm in width

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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Cartier Love 3 Diamonds Ring Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold Size 55 US 7.5
Cartier Love 3 Diamonds Ring Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold Size 55 US 7.5

Cartier Love 3 Diamonds Ring Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold Size 55 US 7.5

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

0.22 carats. Width: 5.5mm. Ring size: 55 US 7.5. Excellent preowned condition. Original box and paper

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Small Model LOVE Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 55
Cartier Small Model LOVE Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 55

Cartier Small Model LOVE Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 7 1/4 U.S. or 55 EU Cartier’s iconic LOVE ring embodies timeless elegance and modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55
Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Heart Halo Ring, Size 55

By Swarovski

Located in Wokingham, England

Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Clear Pink Crystal Flower Five Clover Heart Love Halo Ring, Gold Plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Silver

Cartier Love Wedding Band 18K Rose Gold
Cartier Love Wedding Band 18K Rose Gold

Cartier Love Wedding Band 18K Rose Gold

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Love wedding band in 18K rose gold. Small model Love ring. Width: 3.6mm. Ring size 55 US

Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold size (55) 71/2 Love Ring
Cartier Yellow Gold size (55) 71/2 Love Ring

Cartier Yellow Gold size (55) 71/2 Love Ring

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2017 Cartier "LOVE" collection 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Complete set, near unworn. 4.5 M.M

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Rainbow Multigem Rose Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love Rainbow Multigem Rose Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Rainbow Multigem Rose Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

Size 55 Condition Excellent Other Info Size EU 54 / US 7.25 / UK O_____________ If you are interested

Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ro...

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K White Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic designs from the house of Cartier, the stunning Love ring is a symbol of

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Cartier Love ring is a symbol of eternal love and commitment. Crafted from lustrous 18k white

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

For a love that is special, only the most precious of rings will do. We have here a worthy creation

Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Love Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55
Cartier Love Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

CARTIER Love Ring Diamond White Gold Size 55 (7) with Box
CARTIER Love Ring Diamond White Gold Size 55 (7) with Box

CARTIER Love Ring Diamond White Gold Size 55 (7) with Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Love Ring STONE: 3 Diamonds METAL: 18K White Gold U.S. SIZE: 7 EUROPEAN

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Diamond Pavéd 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love Diamond Pavéd 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love Diamond Pavéd 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Precious stones are used to transform this Cartier Love ring into an exceptional jewel you can wear

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Celebrate a joyous moment with this Cartier Love ring. Constructed in 18k yellow gold, this ring

Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55
Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 55

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

engagement ring and even as a special addition to one's collection. A ring version of the Love bracelet from

Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Love Ring
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Love Ring

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Love Ring

By Cartier

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Authentic Cartier Love Ring 5.5 mm Wide Size 55 (US Size 7.25) Total Mass = 1.8 grams Does

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Love Ring Size 55 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact love ring size 55 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a love ring size 55 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic love ring size 55 over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A love ring size 55 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a love ring size 55 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Love Ring Size 55?

The price for a love ring size 55 starts at $904 and tops out at $7,686 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,430.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.