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Thunderbird Ring

Zuni Thunderbird Turquoise and Sterling
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni thunderbird ring with inlaid turquoise, onyx, coral and mother of pearl. PERIOD: After 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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LALIQUE Thunderbird Ring Rose Gold Size 52
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Diaghilev’s contribution to the arts. Thunderbird ring size in gold size 52.
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Raymond Graves Sterling Silver Turquoise Thunderbird Ring
By Raymond Graves
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Faceted sterling silver Thunderbird ring with centered turquoise, created by Raymond Graves of
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Dome Rings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Turquoise and Coral "Thunderbird" Pointer Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970'S Navajo Style Sterling Silver & Genuine Turquoise And Coral Inlay, Thunderbird "Pointer" Ring
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20th Century American Native American More Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

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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.

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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.