Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Trillion .72ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .47ct Cut: Trillion ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Belcher .50ct Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 10K yellow men's fancy belcher ring with a European cut diamond weighing .50cts. The
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Men's Ring - 10k Mine .38ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Mine Color: K Cl...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold English Hallmarks Engraved Vintage Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
! Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Retro Gents’ Ring is meticulously crafted in 9K
Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Renaissance 18kt Gold Agate Cameo Men's Ring Depicting Charles V
Located in Firenze, IT
Period 16th century Dimensions: 17.5 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 18 gr This highly refined 16th
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Men's Ring - 10k 14k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Br...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Eye Men's Ring - 18k Oval .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Design: Eye Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Intaglio Zeus Coin Ribbed Band Signet Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Intaglio Zeus Coin Ring in 14K Gold Textured Ring. Details: Item Type: Coin Ring Metal: 14K
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Men's Ring - 14k Oval 3.63ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
: One shoulder is dented from prior resizing work but it does not affect the ring's overall handsome
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Diamond Men's Ring 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tiger Eye Cut: Oval Cabochon Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Men's Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tiger's Eye Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Solitaire Featur...
Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Blue Sapphire White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's 20k white gold hand engraved men's natural sapphire ring. GIA certified simple heat
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Magic Glo 1.56 Carat Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bold and masculine Magic Glo men's square top diamond ring. 1 round brilliant cut center diamond
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Gold Light Fancy Yellow Men's Ring with Independent Appraisal
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ WEIGHT: .8 Cts. SIZE: 8 1/4 This is a sophisticated unisex 14Kt. white gold ring sized to 8 1/4. Set
Modern Blackened Sterling Silver Gray Spinel Black Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Gray spinels and black diamonds have been set into blackened sterling silver ring. The gray
Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round .88ctw Nugget Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
detract from the ring's overall handsome appeal or functionality. Professionally cleaned, polished, and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 3.08ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $120 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.54 ct No Heat Burmese Ruby Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Ruby Screw Ring, a captivating piece that seamlessly combines classic beauty with a touch of
Ruby
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Two Toned Gold Mens Ring with Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 9.75 Diamond
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single Cut Cluster Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Single...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Beryl Men's Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 5.46ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Beryl Carat(s): 5.46ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Lig...
Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 5.65 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 5.65 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$30,800Sale Price|36% Off
80's Vintage GIA 1.69ct G VVS2 Round Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our vintage GIA 1.69 Carat Men's Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold, a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 3.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.10c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round .50ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold & 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.44ctw Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Features: Smooth & Textured Finishes w...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Tungten Triton Diamond ring size 8 cannot be resized mens ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tungsten Triton Diamond ring in size 8, this ring is brand new and it cannot be re-sized
Diamond
Luxurious mens ring platinum 3 carats mens diamond jewelry diamond wedding band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurious diamond ring made with VS clarity diamonds F color totalling 3 carats in platinum, the
Diamond, Platinum
Heavy 0.90 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 0.90 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heavy 5.80 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 5.80Ct Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.88tcw 18K Men's Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Green Enamel Cocktail Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's dark Colombian emerald cocktail ring. This superior ring features a top-quality, natural
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Cartier Trinity Band 18k Gold Men Ring Size 9.5 Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
choice for those seeking refined rings for men or a sleek alternative to a traditional Cartier wedding
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 5.00 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 5.00Ct Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Signet Men Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary signet ring in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm dark smoky quartz was published
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Horse Men's Ring - 10k Round .63ctw Equestrian Horseshoe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold-Plated Men's Ring with Smoky Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
captivating and eye-catching accessory. Suitable for both men and women, this ring can be worn during the day
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring - 14k Round .27ct Diagonal Stripes
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .27ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Art Deco Signet Bypass Men's Ring - 10k Vintage Engravable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Bypass Features: Engravable Face Measurements Face ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Mens Ring 2 Tone 14k Gold Open Filigree Sides
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Ring Size: 9.5 Total
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Harley-Davidson Stamper Black Hills Gold Men's Ring - Yellow Gold 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Harley Davidson Designer: Stamper Design: Black Hills Gold Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statemen...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Greek Coin Men's Ring - 18k Apollo Silver Custom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Style: Coin Statement Ring Theme: Apollo Measurements Face Height
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Silver and Gold Neoclassical Grey Agate Intaglio Of Heron Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Top size: 12 mm Ring size: 21 Weight: 19gr. Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cornelis Hollander 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Men’s Ring
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: ring top measures 20.4mm wide Ring Size: 9.25 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizing requests
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamonds Men's Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.35cttw
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k rose gold men's diamond ring. The ring is centered with sparkling round cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round .50ctw Geometric Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic men's fish ruby ring. Set with one oval 1.08ct cabochon ruby and accented with 4 round
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Cluster Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: SI1 - ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring 10k Baguette & Single 2.00ctw Geometric Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Baguette & Single Color: G - H - I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White 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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