Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Diamond Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both diamonds measure approx. 5x3mm each. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is stamped "750" and "9" being a size 9. The ring weighs 9.2 grams and is preowned in excellent condition.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Celeste Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of diamonds and gemstones in their pieces and this ring is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial nu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold and Diamond Open Floral Wide Band Ring Size 5 #24989
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS Weight: 7.8 g./5.0 dwt. Stamped: 18K 750 Ring Size: 5 Width: 12 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 3.00 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The color of these diamonds is F with VS clarity. The top of the ring measures 17mm by 20mm. The ring is stamped 750 and weighs 18 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
6.13 Carat Indicolite Diamond White Gold Ring “Wave” Wagner Collection
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Striking design by Clemens Ritter von Wagner. The ring is made of 750/0 white gold with a 6.13 carats emerald cut indicolite of stunning green-blue color.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Rubellite Brilliant Ring Afghanistan 23.10 ct red-pink Exception Luminosity
Located in Viena, Viena
In our goldsmith's workshop in Valenza set as a high-quality ring, in 750 rose gold, solid under-cader, wreathed in halo style and the ring shoulders set with full-cut diamonds total...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pichiotti 1.19 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Hematite Gypsy Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
The ring is stamped 18KT 750 along with "Italy"
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold
David Yurman Albion 18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz Diamond Ring Size 7 #24971
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS Weight: 18.3 g./ 11.8 dwt. Hallmark: DY 750 7R Ring Size: 7 Width: 20.4 mm Shank: 4.8 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
There is a gross weight of exactly 2.84 grams and the ring is signed and stamped 750 for gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.81 Ct. Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire (6.85 x 5.4 mm), 0.21 TCW Diamond (0.03 - 0.04 ct.) Ring Size: 4.25 Hallmark: 750 ITEM #: BR-1423-101124-15
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.91ct Elongated Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Starburst Cluster Diamond Ring – 25 Diamonds (0.45 ct)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
his exquisite 18K white gold (750‰) cluster ring showcases a dazzling starburst motif of 25 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 carat, color grade G and clarity ...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Double Heart Diamond Ring Sz 4 Pinky Band Estate 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "47"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Sardinian Red Coral Bead and Claw Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The bead is held securely in place by a bar through its center. This ring evokes a sense of mystical power. The ring is marked 750.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 6.58 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring -Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7 Markings: “750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 7.27 grams Diamonds: 2.18 carats Emerald: 6.28 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Palladium Pink Sapphires Ring Aenea
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: Pink Gold 750; Palladium 950 Ring Size: 53 European This wonderful Ring we also sell with Yellow Diamonds or Emeralds, Sapphires and Rainbow colors.
Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$5,995Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White and Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring 3.57ct 6.52g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: 18ct White and Yellow Gold Carat: 3.57ct (Black Opal 2.90ct & Diamond 0.67ct) Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 6.52 grams Engravings/Markings: Sig...
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,652Sale Price|20% Off
Ring In 18-Carat Rose Gold With 0.60 Carat Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
This 750 thousandth gold ring, certified by a poinçon de maître, is an exquisite example of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$21,950Sale Price|40% Off
GIA 18ct White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.50ct
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: 18ct White Gold Carat: 1.50ct Colour: D Clarity: VS2 Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 3.3 grams Engravings/Markings: Signed 750 Size/Measurement: Ring Size L Current Conditi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Mavito 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Cabochon Citrine Leopard Statement Ring
By Mavito
Located in New York, NY
May be sized down with a ring guard. Marks: Mavito 750 Citrine: Rich yellow-orange, cabochon, 10mm by 8mm
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.70 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
The ring is stamped 750. This ring is a beautiful example of a timeless and classic diamond solitaire ring, which will look elegant for years to come.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 11.66 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Raspberry Oval Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Rhodolit...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark - 750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pavé Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined and luminous, this ring is crafted in 18kt (750/1000) white gold and features a sophisticated design where a delicate band of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds embraces a singl...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,130Sale Price|20% Off
ALGT Certified 0.98 Caraar Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Number :35661731 Natural diamond - approx. 1.13 ct 1 stuk brilliant cut diamond: 0.98 crt N/VS2 16 stuks brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 0.55 ct H/VS/SI Grade: 18 kt (marked 750) Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920’s Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped 750 A Fabulous Diamond Shaped, Flat Onyx with Diamond Centre.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Size 8.25 #18526
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Stamped: 750 JMS Ring Size: 8.25 Weight: 6.9 dwt. /10.8 gr.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Montblanc 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring, Size 7.5 - 14.4g
By Montblanc
Located in Providence, RI
- Measurements: Band width 8.0mm, Band thickness 1.4mm to 2.8mm, Weighs 14.4 grams - Ring size 7.5 - Hallmarked Montblanc 750 - Includes ring only.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
The result is a refined, balanced design perfect for everyday wear or thoughtful gifting. The ring is stamped 'KW', '750', and includes a unique serial number, a hallmark of Kurt Way...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.64 CT Crisscut Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
The center stone is accented by forty two natural single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 CT in total. Stamped “18K 750”. Ring size 6.50 US (sizable). Gross weight of 2.40 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Simulated Yellow Amber Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 8 Markings: “750” "T864" Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Weight: 31.2 grams White Diamonds: 1.35 carats Yellow Sapphire: 2.35 carats Simulated Yellow Amber Center: 55.03 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Carrera Y Carrera Designer Cherub Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring size 6.75. Hallmarked 750, CC, and 291827. Exquisite one-of-a-kind piece craftsmanship!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold, Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Sapphire Halo Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 Step into a world of vintage elegance with this stunning Art Deco style ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct white g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti Kiss Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
She is described as having “a gift for finding beauty in unexpected places, from subway grates to an olive leaf” and her iconic designs are “imbued with an exuberant originality.” T...
18k Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Ring Gübelin Lucerne Peridot Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stamped with makers mark and 750. The ring size is currently a swiss 55/15, American Ring size 7 1/2, but can easily be resized.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Top grade stone measuring approx. 6.3mm in bezel Ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished and cleaned. in excellent condition.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Signed 1.08 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is marked 750 for gold purity and 18 karat stamp.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 3.89ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW VVS1 Radiant Diamond Cluster 18KYG Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finger size 7, can be re-sized. SOLID ring weights 8.03grams. Stamp 750, 18K P3 ( maker's mark).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16643
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring Size: 7 Stamped: 18K 750 Weight: 2.1 dwt./ 3.4 gr.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Vintage Inspired Oval Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.64 Carat GIA D-VVS2 Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accentuating the center stone are high quality round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.00ct. graded D color with VS clarity. The ring is stamped 18K 750 and weighs 6.7 grams. I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antonini Peridot Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Fine Designer Jewelry Cocktail
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold. The outer band is hallmarked "Antonini"
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped on the inside of the split band is 750. The ring is size 5.5 and has a gold weight of 6.6 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial nu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Vivid Yellow Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Ring EU53
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A beautiful stone with excellent cut, clarity and colour. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Weighs 9.62g.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Large Square Cocktail 18k White Gold Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested sta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7 #16119
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Ring Size: 7 Stamped: 750 Weight: 2.2 gr./ 1.4 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Orange Sapphires Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Material: White Gold 750 Ring can be handcrafted in different sizes with different stones.
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold 4.40 Cts. Rubelite and .62ct Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite = 4.40 carats Diamonds =0.62 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 6.5
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wavey Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
The band measures 4mm in width with the diamonds being approx. 1.7mm. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial number and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of diamonds in their pieces and this ring is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial number and Frenc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
It is stamped 750 inside the ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 5x3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Deep Orange Citrine 18k White Gold Tank Solo Band Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Some reflections from camera lens shown in photos - very hard to photograph. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French gold eagle hallmark.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Large Scale Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Marked 750. The ring is presently size 8.5 and is sizeable.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
19th Century Italian 18k Gold Onyx Crown Ring, Size 8, Antique
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold 750‰ ring-mounted decorative, polished onyx plaque and applied countess crown.
Onyx, Gold, 18k 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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