John C. Rinker Yellow Gold 8.53ct Rubellite Tourmaline & Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: 8.53ct Rubellite Tourmaline and Multi-Color Sapphires Measurements: 12.25 x 23.28 x 9.87mm Ring Size: 8.75 Hallmark: 18k Metal: XRF Tested, Ranges 17-18k Go...
Rubelite, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1940s Tank Diamond Asymetrical 18 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rhodium-plated gold, owl hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring withbrilliant cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold 3.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 3.1 grams set with - 1 x 2.9 mm brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.10 carat color : F/G clarity : P - 6 x 1.7 mm - 2.0 mm brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.15 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist 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, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.58 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18CT).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.85ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 4.3 grams set with - 3 x 3.3 mm – 3.0 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.35 carat color G/H clarity SI/Pique - 16 x 1.9 mm single-cut diamonds total approx. 0.50 ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold
30.09 Carat Aquamarine and 2.94 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stunning diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of th...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Charming art deco style ring, it is set with an emerald- cut sapphire set with four claws and shouldered on both sides with 2 x 3 modern brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent contemporary ring, its setting is adorned with an oval ruby set with 4 claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ring Opal and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
The opal displays fine, natural hairline fractures, enhancing its unique character. The ring is hallmarked with overlapping "RR," reflecting its craftsmanship and authenticity.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.35ct Diamond Four Stone Ring in 14k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The band ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald 9K Rose Gold Scalloped Ring – Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The ring bears the 375 hallmark, indicating 9K gold fineness, together with the 716MI Italian maker’s mark of Botta Gioielli.
Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 4.46Ct Diamond and Platinum Triple Row Eternity Ring 2013
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This contemporary eternity ring is hallmarked to the interior shank with the platinum mark ( 950 ), the makers marks (PRAVINS, Ps), the platinum guarantee mark (orb), the platinum fi...
Diamond, Platinum
c1992 Cartier Ellipse Sapphire Band Sz 6.25 Ring EU 53 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/4 - EU 53 (can be resized - please note hallmarks will be disturbed if resizing the ring).
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1.50 Carat Emerald & 2.40 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster 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) and platinum (dog's head).
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark (18) as well as the maker's mark (H & I).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belgian 0.85 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-Century Platinum Black Opal and 2.5ct Diamond Ballerina Ring, 2.55 ct, Circa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in platinum and stamped PT900, the ring carries real substance at 15.1 grams. This kind of sculptural, gem-forward cocktail ring design is a hallmark of 1950s fine jewelry.
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage French 1.60 Carat Sapphire & 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1970's cocktail ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French mark for 18ct gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.82 Carat Ametrine Tourmaline Aquamarine 14k Gold Handmade Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Certified by IGE (Report D-42090).Technical DetailsPrimary Gemstone: Natural Untreated Ametrine (Rectangular Emerald Cut, 7.82 Carats, 13.10 mm x 10.10 mm x 7.10 mm)Secondary Gemston...
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Baguette Diamond Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume creation. Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 4ct Diamond Ring Sz 7 Marquise Cluster & Baguette Platinum Band
Located in Torrance, CA
The band is currently fitted with two stabilizers that can be removed to make the band bigger (and likely fit a finger up to a size 8 1/2). Metal & Hallmark: Platinum. The ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.20ct Diamond chunky matte engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Matte diamond large chunky wedding ring bridal jewellery unisex. The ring can be resized.
Diamond, White Gold
Delightful Victorian Oval Lapis and 14kt Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Ring Size: 3.75 Hallmark: Stamp: 14k Date: Circa 1900 Video: A video of this excellent piece is available upon request Ring Size: 3.75 Hallmark: Stamp: 14k Date: Circa 1900
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl, baguette and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 10 x 3.2 mm x 1.8 mm taper-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carats Color: F/G Clarity: VS/SI - 10 x 2.3 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carats ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark 750 and the maker's mark a cross.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Synthetic Ruby 0.12 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a very clear hallmark to the interior of the ring shank.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 3.4 grams set with - 22 x 1.9 mm - 2.9 mm brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat color F/G clarity VS/SI The ring is in good condition hallmark present,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant antique ring features a large, iridescent, pearly-white Mabé pearl, held in a round, openwork setting underneath and set with anti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with brilliant cutd iamodns up to 0.68ct 18k gold 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 7.4 grams set with - 1 x 3.8 mm brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.20 carat color F/G clarity VS/SI - 48 x 1.3 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 0.48 carat color...
18k Gold
1960s 0.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The subtly elevated, flared ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks to the interior of the shank of this gold intaglio ring are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of gold.
Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Intaglio Signet Ring by Bastian Bros
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Bastian Bros and hallmarked 750 for 18 karat gold. Designer: Bastian Bros Origin: Italy Circa 1980s–1990s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Black Intaglio 8 Round Brilliant-Cut Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
EG, Scandinavian goldsmith. 14 karat gold alliance ring. 1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
EG, Scandinavian goldsmith. 14-karat gold alliance ring. Approximately from the 1970s. Hallmarked. In perfect condition.
Gold
1.01ct Teal Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ring can be resized. Hallmarked. Box and valuation included.
Sapphire, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k yellow gold 8.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with: - 36 x 1.5 mm brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carat Color: F/G Clarity: VS/SI The ring is in good condition. Hallmark present; guaranteed 18k gold. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Lovely Art Deco style jewelry, the setting of this ring is set in its center of a green tsavorite garnet.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
Antique 10.90 Carat High Zircon and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a partially clear hallmark to the interior of the shank.
Zircon, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco hexagonal ring with rose-cut diamonds in 18K gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
The shank is subtly decorated with two fine gadroons. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France. French owl hallmark and mascaron hallmark Ring size: 55 EU or 7 US (resizable) Ring head h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.84 Carat Diamond White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a clear hallmark to the side of the setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.24 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 14k gold mark (14ct).
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Natural VS Diamond Princess Cut Ring 18kt White Gold Circa 2000 Ladies Gift
Located in Grantham, GB
From everyday elegance to champagne-filled evenings, this beautiful diamond ring brings a touch of sparkle to every moment. 18ct White Gold Twist Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum .60ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The metal is polished to a high shine, enhancing the brilliance of the stones. The ring was handmade in the early 1900s. Inscribed: 2.3.46 Weight: 3.3 grams Stone: Approximately 0....
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Balfour NFL Referee Ring (1960s-1970s) #23666
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Balfour NFL Referee Ring (1960s-1970s) Hallmark: Balfour 14k Weight: 29.4g/ 18.9dwt Size: Finger- 11.25 Top: 20.7mm X 16.4mm X 5mm Shank: 5.2mm Available for ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18kt yellow gold Amethyst and Brilliant cut diamond Arthur Scholl ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Ring is hallmarked ASP for Arthur Scholl Products Pforsheim.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Superb ring inspired by art deco, it is set with claws of an oval ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 3.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight 3.5 grams set with - 53 x 1.3 mm single cut diamonds total approx. 0.50 carat colour F/G clarity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 14k gold Ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked London 1969. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Face Width: 7.5mm Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 4g
Opal, Gold
Vintage 12.22 Carat Turquoise and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage yellow gold turquoise ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark ( 750 ).
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Resplendent 0.40ct Natural Diamond Cluster Triple Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Jewelry type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K, 750, and 46JB191522 (Observed stamped on the inner shank) Ring size: EU 55 / HK 16 Resizable: Yes Sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Caresse D’Orchidees Par Cartier Ring Diamond 50 Estate 18k Rose Gold Papers
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with Madeira citrine and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 12 x 2.9 mm brilliant-cut diamonds total approx. 1.20 carats color F/G clarity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold B10658
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
CITIOR ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
' - 25 x 1.4 mm brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.30 carats in total color F/G purity VS/SI ring is in good condition hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold b10967
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ring with coral, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 14 x 1.8 mm brilliant-cut diamond, totaling approximately 0.40 carats Color: F Clarity: VS Ring is in good condition Hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold b15242
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The surrounding setting and sides of the ring are plain and unembellished. This vintage diamond eternity ring is hallmarked to the side of the setting with the 18k gold fineness mar...
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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