14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .10ct, Transitional Round, J color, I1 Clarit...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant = 1.25cttw Color: H/I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 0.56ct Color: J Clarity: I1 Ring size: 8 (plea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Matte Cabochon Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cabochon Blue Sapphire Size: Ring Size 8
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Band Ring Size 7 #25412
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Weight: 5.2 g./ 3.3 dwt. Stamped: 14K Ring Size: 8 Width: 10 mm Shank: 4 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K White Gold Engagement Ring w/ .60ct Old European Brilliant Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14K White Gold Weight: 2.25 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .60ct Measurements : 5.5mm Color: J Clari...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond 1.25cttw Cocktail Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
The diamonds have a combined approximate weight of 1.2 cttw. Ring size 8 1/2. No visible maker marks. Combined approximate weight 10 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage emerald and diamonds platinum ring
Located in Milano, MI
Highlights: - Vintage - 18ct gold - Natural emerald 0.77 ct c.a. - Diamonds round cut 0.415 ct total Measurements - Length 1.1 cm x width 1.1 cm - Weight 4.2 - Italian ring size 8 (...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Mottled Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Marquise Red Jade Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Marquise Red Jade Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Jade Measurements: 19.3 mm x 8.2 mm x 3.7 Diamond Count: 4 ...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted Detailed Sterling Silver Gothic Ring
Located in New York, NY
This finely made hand-crafted sterling silver gothic ring is detailed with studs and curved edges. Edgy in appearance but comfortable to the wearer, it is ring size 8-8.5.
Estate Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Based on the vivid green color of the emerald, our in house gemologists believe it to be of Columbian origin. Currently ring size 8 1/4
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Akoya Pearl Diamond Shaped Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.8 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: ~70 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Di...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and beautifully crafted this ring is a great addition to any collection! Ring size: 8 Metal: 18K yellow gold Gross weight: 17.88 grams Diamond Chara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
The ring is a size 8 but can be resized. -14 karat yellow gold -Centering a 3.75 carat emerald -Featuring 22 round brilliant diamonds, natural -Ring size 8, can be resized within...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Platinum 2.08ct Intense Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#550a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum 2.08ct Intense Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#550a Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marquise diamond and ruby platinum ring
Located in Milano, MI
VS (very small inclusions) - Calibrated cut natural rubies Measurements - Length 1.3 cm x width 1.5 cm (including side stones) - Weight 2 g - Italian ring size 8 (can be altered if ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gold 3.25 Carat Natural Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k Gold Cocktail Ring (size 8). Set in the center are four natural round gemstones (including a garnet, amethyst, and citrine) measuring approximately 6.25mm, 3 carats ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-Century 20.65 CTW Aquamarine Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 20.65 carats Transparent light blue in color and prong set in pierced basket Flanked by split cathedral shoulders Completed...
Aquamarine, Platinum
14K White Gold 1.9ctw Old Mine Diamond & Salmon Pink Conch Pearl Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: 14K White Gold 1.9ctw Old mine Diamond & Salmon Pink Conch Pearl Ring Size 8 Natural and earth mined Diamond pave and prong set in navette style with a natural pink c...
14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Filigree Engraved Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Measuring approx. 0.92” l x 0.92” w x 0.20” h. Ring size 8. The ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as a lovely Wedding Band.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Shield Shaped Diamond Dinner Ring 14k
Located in beverly hills, CA
Fabricated in 14 karat gold, the oxidized top is complemented by the contrasting yellow gold undercarriage and ring shank. Current ring size 8 and may be resized.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Platinum Unisex Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped PLAT for platinum. Circa: 1990's. Ring size: 8 1/4 and not sizable. Measures: North to South 6.0 mm and sits 2.0 mm high.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Accented with natural round white diamonds J/SI, 0.20 carats Emerald measurements: 7.3 x 5.8mm Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 Carats Total Ring Weight: 4.2g Composition: Yellow Gold 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage .62 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Two side round single cut diamonds add .02 carat to the total weight. The top of the ring measures 12mm North-South, ring size 8 (can be resized) and this piece weighs 8.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8- This sparkling engagement ring features one round brilliant cut diamond (5 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Iridescent Glass Stone Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Top of ring measures 15 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Size: 8 Weight: 3.0 dwt./ 4.8 gr.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Rope Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Measuring approx. 1.2” L x .8” W x .8” H. Ring Size 8, we offer ring re-sizing.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Statement Gold Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. The ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as a lovely alternative wedding/engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring .55 TDW 14K White Gold Floral Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The domed etched face of the ring measures 16mm, the setting raises 10mm high above the finger, ring size 8 (can be sized) and this piece weighs 7.0 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 5.50ct AGL Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - VEG#59b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 5.50ct AGL Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - VEG#59b Item Details: Year: 1980s Ring Size: 8 (Has adjustable shank) Metal Type: 950 Platinum [Hallmarked, an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Ring #14033
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Quartz Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one oval lemon quartz stone (20 mm x 15 mm) set in classic 14K gold.
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Fancy Color Multi Diamond Gold Statement JANA Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Marked inside of the shank: R2807R. Approx. size of ring top: 0.9" x 0.8". Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's 0.95 CTW Fancy Yellow Asscher Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carats total - fancy yellow color with VS2 clarity Set with split claw prongs in a pierced geometric basket and flanked b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.94 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.84 carat total J color with VS2 clarity - set with tri-beaded prongs in a pierced 'W' basket Flanked by single cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.85 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an transitional cut diamond weighing 0.71 carats total - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form basket with pierced fishtail motif profile Flan...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Ring, GCS
Located in New York, NY
This ring comes with a GCS certificate. Metal: Platinum Diamonds: Approximately 2.02ct Pearl Size: 12.08-12.24mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 17.24g Hallmark: "PT950", "GG"
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Mid-Century Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double Row Vintage Buckle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gross Co. Inc. Circa: 1950 Ring size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 4.2 mm and sits 1.7 mm high Total weight: 2.0 grams Stock Number: We-12779
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1837 6mm Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This Tiffany & Co. band ring from the 1837 collection is a timeless classic in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.35tcw Diamond Oval Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.2 Grams Stone: 1.35tcw Diamond (1.05ct Center, 0.03ct Side) Stone Grade: Center: I/J SI3-I1 Sides: H VS Measurements: 10.65 x 20.8 x 7.65 mm Ring Size: 8 Metal: 18k Gold I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Square Prasiolite Quartz and Diamond Gold Vintage Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Approx. dimensions: 1.1” l x 0.9” w. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. The ring epitomizes Vintage charm.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.12 Carat Emerald GIA and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Hand-crafted 2-Tone Yellow and White Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring re-sizing. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: champagne Diamond clarity: L-N Ring Size: 8 Weight: 3.0 dwt. / 4.8 gr. Tested for 14K gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
6.50 Carat Trillion Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K Rose Gold and White Gold unique mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring re-sizing. Dimensions: 1.1” l x 0.9” w x 0.8” h.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 2.34 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Wire Spray Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dome shaped form comprised of yellow gold wire with platinum appliqué Depicting a foliate motif burst featuring prong and bead diamonds throughout Consisting of old min...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Baden & Foss Mid-Century Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular shaped opal cabochon measuring 10.0 x 8.0 mm Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulder...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960's Nephrite Jade 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Nugget Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular shaped nephrite jade tablet measuring 14.5 x 18.5 mm Semi-translucent mossy green with subtle moderate and dark speckling Set in a semi bezel and centering a ...
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Power Pop Art Ring 18k c1970-80s Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: “Yellow gold jewelry has a look that is always splendidly stylish.” SIZE: ring size 8, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 24.8 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k...
18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Enamel and Semi Precious Stones
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
The company's logo LNB is stamped on the side. Ring size 8
Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century 19.50 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 19.32 carats Transparent light blue in color and set in basket via corner tab prongs Flanked by rows of prong set t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage JANA Designer Natural Fancy Color Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. Dimensions 1" L x 0.8" W.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Ancient Greek Mythology Goddess of Hope
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Ring Size 8. The ring weighs 14.3 grams. This truly one of a kind piece of old jewelry is in excellent condition.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970's Diamond Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped coral cabochon measuring 10.0 x 14.0 mm Opaque medium orangey red in color - prong set in a wire basket Accented by a fanning radial surround with a prong se...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring, Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
Current Ring size 8. The omega back earrings are set with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12.9mm and 12.6mm with approximately 1.80 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Bezel-Set Diamond Men’s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: One Round Diamond Measurement: Ring Size 8
Vintage Round Cut White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond Details: ✔ Weight: 3.00 ctw ✔ Size: 4mm ✔ Clarity: SI1 ✔ Color: H-I ✔ Cut: Very good ✔ Volume: 15 Sapphire Details: ✔ Color: Blue ✔ Cut: Modified Brilliant ✔ Weight (Cara...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total weight of the ring grams 9.70 Diamonds baguette cut Kt. 1.91 Brasilian rectangular and square Emeralds cut Kt. 3.50 Ring size 8 USA - 18 ITA - 58 France (All rings can be res...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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