Mesmerizing 1.04ct Greenish Blue Sapphire and 0.09ct Natural Diamond Halo Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This mesmerizing 18K white gold ring features a classic halo architecture, perfectly centering a 1.04-carat oval greenish-blue sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage ? and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Man in the Moon Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total of this ring is 48pts. Modelled in 14 carat gold. Fully hallmarked London 1979.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Platinum Sz 6 Emerald Cut Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 900 platinum. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.40ct 4.8 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
set with : - 7 x 2.5 mm brilliant cut diamonds total approx. 0.40 carats colour F/G clarity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold B11292
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.25ct 2.9 grams 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
set with : - 7 x 1.5 mm - 3.0 mm brilliant cut diamonds total approx. 0.25 carats colour F/G clarity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold 20230710
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s White Gold 1.05tcw Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.8 Grams Stone: 1.05tcw Old Euro Diamond (.97ct center, .08tcw sides) Stone Grade: J I1 Measurements: 6.4 x 21 x 7.37 mm Ring Size: 8.75 Hallmark: 18K Metal: XRF Tested, Ran...
Diamond, White Gold
1.85 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. The interior of the shank is hallmarked with the maker's m...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and 0.45 CT Diamond 14 CT Yellow Gold Twist 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, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Ring with emeralds up to 3.50ct - 11.8 grams - 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
This has not been investigated for this specific object. ring is in good condition hallmark present, tested and guaranteed 18k gold 20211139OMB
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Velyan Spessartite Diamond Silver Gold Ring
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 size is approximately a 6 1/2 and measures approx...
Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver
White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Beautiful Gemstones
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 12 pieces Weight: 0.15 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstones: Sapphire. topaz and smoky quartz Cut: Oval cut and Round cut Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
3.32 Carat Sapphire and 0.73 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 2010
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The integrated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Etched Yellow Gold Prong Set Carved Coral Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
The decorative shoulders flow seamlessly into the shank, enhancing the ring’s romantic, Victorian-inspired aesthetic. Weight: 4.8 Grams Stone: Coral (21.5 x 11.4 mm) Measurements: 3...
Coral, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Large Albion 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 8
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Albion Style: Cushion Statement Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: D.Y. 750 Diamonds: Natural diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Basaltic Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage sapphire ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French maker's mark and 18ct gold mark (eagle's head); the piece has been independently tested using st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the side of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 1.74ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with full English hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76ct Diamond And Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring - Antique Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The interior shank of this engagement ring is hallmarked with the platinum mark (PLATINUM).
Diamond, Platinum
1.30ct Yellow sapphire diamond engagement ring 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire total weight 1.10ct Diamonds total weight 0.20ct F colour VS1 clarity. Hallmarked The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The iconic and desirable Art Deco splayed ring shoulders are each embellished with two collet set baguette cut diamonds, conjoining with a collet set rectangular cut diamond to a pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
All with an excellent round brilliant cut, Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery, and this piece is no exception. The ring i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750", "T&C"
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French 1950s Gaucherand 5.10 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This classic Art Deco cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark (18K).
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate EFFY 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#315a
By Effy
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate EFFY 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring - VHK#315a Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: (Sizable) Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Diamond Detai...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and White Gold Celtic Style Solitaire Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarked solitaire ring bears the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k gold fineness mark, the London Assay Office hallmark (leopard's head) and the date letter for 2004.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14k White Gold Pave Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.8 grams Stone: 0.67tcw Diamonds Measurements: 12.1 x 12.1 x 7.4mm Ring Size: 6 Hallmark: 14k Internal ID: BR-1511-020525-17.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark ( 750 ).
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.55Ct Yellow Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This emerald and yellow sapphire ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with a maker's mark (HVB & Sons), the platinum fineness mark (PLAT) and the 18k fineness mark (18...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Three Stone Colored Jade Ring Sz 6.5 Band 14k Gold Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H.Stern for Diane von Furstenberg 18K Gold Rutilated Quartz Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: H.Stern for Diane von Furstenberg Collection: H.Stern and Diane von Furstenberg collaboration Origin: Brazil Period: 2010s Date of Manufacture: Circa 2010 Style: Contempora...
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Platinum French Stamped, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted in luxurious platinum, the ring bears French hallmarks, including the prestigious eagle head and dog’s head stamps, confirming its platinum purity and French origin — a wonde...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring, German, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with a clear hallmark to the interior of the shank.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.02 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.85 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.80ct Champagne & White Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight: 12.1 grams Set with: - 15 x 2.3 mm brilliant-cut diamond, approximately 0.75 carat Color: Champagne Clarity: VS/SI - 10 x 1.0 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approxima...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 2.47 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Multicolour Sapphires
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 110 pieces; cut: brilliant; weight: 0.50 carat; colour: F-G; purity: VS; grinding quality: very good; Sapphires: 28 pieces; Weight: 1.25 carats; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: Mul...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1900s Pearl and 1.73 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 18k hallmark to the ring shank is clear. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI 3 Cut Old European Total Diamond Content 1.72 carats Dimensions L...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
In between the blue stones are pairs of rose cut diamonds measuring 2pts per pair. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1907.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1.45 Carat Tourmaline and 1.96 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique tourmaline and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with its registration mark '1073'.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 15 carat gold and fully hallmarked Chester 1881. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Band Width: 6.5mm Height off finger: 2mm Weight: 2g
Diamond, Gold
French 1960s 29 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rose gold ring, 18 karats, owl hallmark. An important vintage ring with a wide openwork setting decorated with arabesque motifs all around, and four long prongs securing a degrees-cu...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amber Sterling Silver Statement Ring, Vintage Accented Bezel
Located in Milford, DE
Ring size US 7 Marks / hallmarks / etc: 8yan Sterling
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18k) and platinum mark (PLAT).
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique style 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.80ct Old Mine Diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight 3.8 grams Set with - 1 x 5.8 mm old mine cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.80 carat Color J/K Clarity SI - 36 x 0.9 mm – 1.7 mm single cut diamond, totaling approximat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Nudo White Topaz Ring Petite 18k Rose Gold Fine Estate Jewelry 7.25
By Pomellato
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "Pomellato".
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The exterior surface of the ring shank is hallmarked with the French 14k mark (shell).
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.95ct Rose & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 7.9 grams set with - 22 x 1.8 mm – 2.2 mm rose cut diamond total approx. 0.45 carat color F/G clarity VS/SI - 64 x 1.3 mm – 1.7 mm brilliant cut diamond total approx. 1.50...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Black Onyx and 1.68 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the gold guarantee mark (crown) and the 18k gold fineness mark.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior shank with the platinum mark (.900 PLATINUM 100 IRID).
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.77 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 18k gold (18K).
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Ruby diamond engagement ring in 9ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
Ruby natural untreated gemstone oval cut total weight 0.70ct Diamonds total weight 0.15ct F colour VS1 clarity Hallmarked The ring can be resized Box and valuation included.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 2.2ct Round Brilliant Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.1 grams Stone: 2.2ct Modern Brilliant and 0.1tcw Tapered Baguettes Stone Grade: K I2 Measurements: 15.6 x 8.3 x 9.4mm Ring Size: 5.5 Hallmark: 14k Metal: 13k Internal ID...
Diamond, Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rosegolden ring with champagne and black colour diamonds
By Le Vian
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Item Specifications: Brand: Le Vian Diamonds: 54 pieces Diamond Carat: 2.00 carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant cut Diamond Color: Champagne & Enhanced Black Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.49ct 18k gold 5.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight 5.1 grams Set with - 7 x 2.7 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.49 carat colour F/G clarity VS/SI ring is in good condition Hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold B...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the surface of the shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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