Vintage 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive very high color and clarity graded diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance; the very high grading of the diamonds indicates the high quality of the ring. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Boucheron White Shell Ring in Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
The band measures approximately 0.2 centimetres in thickness, with a total gross weight of 2.4 grams. The ring is signed and hallmarked Boucheron, 50, Au750 (for 18k gold).
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jazz Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Band Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection/Style: Jazz Diamond & Pink Sapphire Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Hallmarks: T&Co.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
David Yurman Petite Albion 7mm Onyx Cable Ring 925 Sterling Silver Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
Item Details: • Brand: David Yurman • Primary Material: Sterling Silver • Main Stone: Black Onyx • Secondary Stone: Diamond • Category: Ring • Ring Size: 7 • Hallmark: DY 925 Condit...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.30ct 18k gold 12.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 41 x 2.0 mm brilliant-cut treated diamond, totaling approximately 1.35 carats Color: Black Clarity: Flawless - 14 x 2.3 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approximately...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring bears clear hallmarks inside the shank. A luxurious, colorful statement piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester- The date letter has rubbed Maker's Mark S.U- Samuel Usher (circa 1880s) Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian double-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.97ct Blue Sapphire and 0.48ct Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear hallmarks to interior of the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow & White Gold 6.53ct Brown Diamond, Pavé Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 10.8 Grams Stone: 6.53ct Brown Diamond (11.5mm) and 0.68tcw Diamond (1.5mm) Measurements: 14.15 x 21.5 x 10mm Ring Size: 8 Hallmark: 14K Metal: XRF Tested, Ranges 9k Gold Pro...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.98 Carat Citrine and 2.54 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, tapering and elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the hallmarked ring shank.
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
1960s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark 585.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Stag Signet Ring, Chester 1901, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the fully hallmarked ring shank.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 0.38ct Diamond Twist Ring in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark 585.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire And Diamond Twin East West Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Hallmark: Austrian, indicating the ring was crafted in Austria and bears the official mark certifying its authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
70s Vintage Dome Ring Sz 5 Cigar Band Textured Ridged 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked and has tested positive for 14k gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. T Two 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection: T Two Style: Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 18k Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 1 x 2.9 mm brilliant-cut diamond, 0.10 carat Color: G/H Clarity: P - 20 x 1.8 mm - 2.0 mm rose cut diamonds, total approximately 0.20 carat Color: G/H Clarity: SI/P Total dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
ART NOUVEAU Solitaire ring with brilliant cut diamond 0.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with: - 1 x 4.4 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.40 carat Color: K/L Clarity: VS/SI The ring is in good condition. Hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold. b1...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Occupied with - 2 x 4.3 mm brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.60 carats in total color L/M clarity VS/SI ring is in excellent condition. hallmark present, guaranteed 18k g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peerless 1.45ct Greyish Blue Spinel, 0.27ct Diamond & 0.10ct Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 750 (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 53 / HK 14 Resizable: Yes Shank profile: Open byp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This solitaire engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18ct).
Diamond, White Gold
0.95Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Engagement Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain, hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique French 1.48 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Georgian Mourning Band Ring Size U (63)
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.5 grams Band Width: 6mm Ring Size: U (63) Hallmarked: London 1814 Period: Georgian Tested As: 15ct Gold Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9carat gold and has an open work gallery. Hallmarked Birmingham 1978. Ring Size: G 1/2 or 3 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 12x10mm Weight: 3.1g
Amethyst, Gold
$2,500 / set
Set Of 14K Yellow Gold Band Wedding Rings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The rings are hallmarked 14K Keepsake. Their weights are 6.7 and 4.8 grams and their sizes are 6.5 and 6.75, respectively.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Classic Cartier 0.04ct Natural Diamond Flat Solitaire Band Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: Platinum Hallmarks: Cartier, 46, QOJ933, Pt 950 (Observed stamped on the inner shank); Cartier script engraving on the exterior ban...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.41 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cocktail ring is a good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring #17544
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Coral Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Lovely coral stone cameo ring in 10K yellow gold.
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us after purchase and before shipping total weight : 2.9 grams set with: - 1 x 3.7 mm brilliant cut diamond, 0.20 ct color : F/G clarity : SI - 24 x 1.0 mm brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.12 Carat Opal and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders integrate with the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Opal, Yellow Gold
1980s 1.22 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 18k gold (18k).
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 18k gold (18CT).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, pierced decorated flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural Bypass Ring Sz 6 Estate 18k Rose Gold Large Cocktail Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k" and "Italy"
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Silver Pink Paste Ring, Circa 1800s Foiled Glass Closed
Located in PARIS, FR
Owl hallmark (later mark) Ring size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizing possible upon request) Bezel dimensions: 1.3 x 1.5 cm Condition: fine scratches from wear, restoration underneath t...
Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage BH Signed 14k White Gold 0.91tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.7 Grams Stone: 0.91tcw (0.11-0.25ct) Diamond Stone Grade: H/I SI Measurements: 9.6 x 21.75 x 7.4mm Ring Size: 8 Hallmark: 14K BH Metal: 14k White Gold Item #: BR-1161-012...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Elongated Moonstone Ring Sz 5.5 Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 10k white gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 10k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, White Gold
Contemporary 4.51ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
The ring has a gross weight of 8.3 grams. The ring is hallmarked SL (for Susannah Lovis), 750 (for 18k gold), London, Z (2024).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial shaped shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cocktail Ring 18kt White Gold Natural 0.50CT Split Bow Band
Located in Grantham, GB
The sweeping split-band design creates an elegant bow-like effect across the finger, making this an eye-catching alternative to a traditional diamond band. 18ct White Gold 1/2 Carat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with princess cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold 7.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 14 x 2.0 mm princess-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.70 carats Color F/G Clarity VS/SI The ring is in good condition. Hallmarked, tested, and guaranteed 18k gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.60ct - 4.1 grams - 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Contact us by email after purchase for shipping Weight 4.1 grams Occupied with - 1 x 4.9 mm brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.42 carats in total color F/G purity VS/SI - 8 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White gold entourage ring with diamonds and sapphire
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.15 carat Cut: Brilliant Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstone: Sapphire Cut Shape: Oval Weight: 3.00 carats Jewel: Ring Weight: 4.1 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and platinum (dog's head).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Swedish 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The inside of the ring feature Swedish hallmarks with a date mark of G7 which dates it to circa 1817.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 0.92 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.51 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is clearly hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 18k gold (18CT).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75ct Blue sapphire heart solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked. The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9carat gold. Hallmarked London 1979. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 15x10mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 3.4g
Citrine, Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond Point 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked 1961. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Face Width: 7mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3.8g
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 4.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Please contact us after purchase and before shipping total weight : 4.6 grams set with: - 5 x 3.2 mm brilliant cut diamonds, total approx. 0.60 carat color : F/G clarity : VS/SI ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 0.88ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco 1920-1925 Diamond and Silver Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
**IN STOCK** Characteristics: • Material: 18K Gold, 925 Silver • Weight: 4.87 grams • Diamonds: 1.00 ct total, Simple and Rose Cut, SI1 Clarity, I-J Color • Setting: Grain and Claw ...
Diamond, Silver
Vintage Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9carat gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1974. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 2.1g
Citrine, Gold
Victor Velyan Garnet Ring in Brown Patina
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
Most patinas can be reapplied at your request and at no charge, This ring features the artist's hallmark, '24k', '925', '©' and the artist's sword hallmarks as well.
Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver
Captivating 2.20ct Natural Diamond Openwork Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K or 750 (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 53 / HK 14 Shank profile: Multi-row split ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
70s Vintage Dome Ring Sz 6.25 Cigar Band Textured Botanical 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750".
Gold, 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.
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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