Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little ring features a central ruby and two on the end, interspersed with diamonds
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little ring features a central ruby and two on the end, interspersed with diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Traditional Victorian half hoop mount, beautiful hand carved details exalting the fabulous Diamond & Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby 3 by 3 Wedding Band. Alternate Diamond Ruby Eternity Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 30pts
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Three Stone Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 3 round brilliant rubies, 1.65tcw and 66 round brilliant diamonds, 0.50tcw. Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 3-Band Diamond Ring, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and elegant 3-band ring crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold, featuring three iconic
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s 0.45Ct Ruby 0.60Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stone ring; part of our antique ruby jewellery collections. This fine and impressive ruby and diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamonds Wedding Gemstone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond designer three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
details* GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 4 – 5 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 1.30
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 8pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1886. Ring Size: N or
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
this stone measure 10pts each. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 2.7g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby and diamond ring in yellow gold, comprising of 3 round cut rubies and 2 old cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This antique five-stone ring, stamped
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 10k Round 1.66ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Round
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance
Diamond, Platinum
2.08 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic stylish 3-stone gemstone platinum ring featuring a fine vivid pink sapphire! The sapphire
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .55ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .52ctw Cut: Oval Color: Purplish Red
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Three-Stone Cocktail Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant, this vintage-style ring features five round-cut Ruby arranged in a graceful row, creating
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .30ctw Floral Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Three stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
main stones are French-cut ruby triangles, adding unique geometric elegance and depth. The rich red
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate classic romance with this Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Duo Stones Snake Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection. This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
colour diamonds G / H VS-SI colour natural diamonds. This Ring has been beautifully set in 18 Karat
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5 Stone Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Diamond and Ruby Statement Gold Band Ring. Finely
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Illusion Cluster Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$66,500Sale Price|30% Off
Oval Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Set of 3 Rings in Platinum
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for 3 Band Rings. Large and statement Band Rings that can be worn separately for
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 7.9 Grams Stone: Ruby (2.5 mm) & Approx 0.90 TCW (0.10 ct) Diamonds Face of Ring: 20.0 x 9.5 mm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond & Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round Brilliant .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Reversible 3 Row Wide Band Style Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
of diamonds flanking the inner row of square cut bright red rubies or square cut rich blue sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Statement Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three stone ring showcases three oval-cut natural rubies totaling 0.89 carats, Crafted
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
relationship. This elegant round ruby and diamond 3 stone ring is designed in 14k white gold.July
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in platinum, this
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Oval Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stone ruby ring is a gorgeous representation of your past, present and future. It features three oval
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Geometric Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring A refined 1980s platinum ring defined by its geometric architecture
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Eternity Seven Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold half eternity wedding ring. The round rubies and the round diamonds are alternately prong set for
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Multi-Gem 3 Carat Baguette Cut Cluster Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Miami, FL
adorned by thirty round-cut diamonds. Each stone is secured with a channel cluster setting. Signed by
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond 3 by 3 Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Variety: Ruby Ruby Total Carat Weight: 1.89 CTW Ruby Stone Count: 3 rubies Ring Size: 7 Ring Band Width
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Four Stone Ring w/ 0.16ct Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful four stone ring with a dazzling 0.04 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has 0.12
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
!” SIZE: 6 3/4 WEIGHT: 5.8 grams STONES: 2.0 carats total weight of F, VS diamonds and 4.0
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Real Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring With Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.72
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Row Ruby & Diamond Band Ring Size 5.75-6 #21773
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Row Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.75-6 JAGi Certified- This vibrant ring
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Antique Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine Cushion DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring A
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
center stone are 3 carats of VS clarity colorless diamonds in baguette shape as well as full-cut rounds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,806Sale Price|20% Off
3 Stone Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this refined band ring features a trio of richly
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Band Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
lifetime. Five stone ring is an excellent unique gift for a loved one at any stage of the relationship or
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,030Sale Price|30% Off
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Three stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sparkling round diamonds take center stage, exuding timeless brilliance. French-cut rubies frame the stones
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Two-Stone Square Ruby & Pear Diamond Open Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold two-stone open ring is a brilliant token of love. It showcases a prong-set square ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18k White & Yellow Gold 3 Row 4.85ctw Ruby Natural Asscher Cut Diamond Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 3 Row 4.85ctw Ruby and 2.96ctw Natural Asscher Cut Diamond Ring Wide Band
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,794 / item
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring. Ruby diamond halo ring. Red gemstone ring
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Solitaire Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful 3-stone ring . 1.20 ct oval ruby. 4 diamonds, approximately 0.10carats each, G color, Vs
Diamond, Ruby, 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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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