Smoky Quartz and Diamonds Eighteen Karat Black Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring in 18 karat black gold with diamonds and a large smoky quartz (octagon) was featured in a published issue of Vogue UA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci "Chiodo" 18k White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This Gucci "Chiodo" ring showcases the house's signature bold design, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$652Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$652Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.70 carat black and white diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and glamorous, this vintage cocktail ring from the 1980s dazzles with a captivating interplay of black and white brilliance.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Pearl Bypass 18K Cocktail Ring with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Black & White Diamond, Black & White Pearl Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.97 CTW Diamond Color: G-H, Black Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...
Effy Serpenti 14K Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wrap Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Emerald 0.63 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.11 Stone 3: Round Black Diamond 0.02 Lengt...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Dome Ring - 2021
Located in Firenze, FI
A striking contemporary Italian dome ring crafted from 15.60 grams of solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a high-gloss black enamel contrast that wraps the curved surface in a bold, min...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Gold Black and White Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent
Located in Venice, CA
Enameling is created by carving out reservoirs within the gold, then filling the empty space with enamel. This ring has a great display of enamel at its finest—with white rectangular...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sal Praschnik Jewelers 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Enamel Ring
By Sal Praschnik
Located in North Miami, FL
Manufactured by Sal Praschnik Jewelers, this ring is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold with a brush finish and features a polished rectangular black onyx.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Serpenti Jewels 14K Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wrap Snake Ring Metal: 14K Gold Metal Color: Yellow Stone: Round Emerald 0.63 Stone 2: Round Diamond 0.11 Stone 3: Round Black Diamond 0.02 Lengt...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The black opal ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold rutilated quartz and Black & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pradera Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold rutilated quartz and Black & White Diamonds Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond and White Diamond Band Ring made in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant ring with brilliant cut Black diamonds styled in white diamonds and 18K gold band.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Black and Pink Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent
Located in Venice, CA
We also have an 18K Gold Black and White Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent and an 18K Gold Blue and Turquoise Enameled Ring with Diamond Accent also available in our shop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamrusa White Gold Ring with Rubellite, Black Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Brand: Diamrusa - Year: 2009 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 19.6 grams - Gemstones : - 1 Oval-Cut Rubellite — 5.13 ct - 60 Baguette-Cut Diamonds — 3.12 ct total...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 2.37ct Black and White Diamond Rhombus Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Expertly crafted in 15.7 grams of polished 18k white gold, the ring possesses a substantial, high-end feel that signifies exceptional durability and luxury.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 15.7 grams Black Diamond: 2.85 carats White Diamond: 1.40 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Large Scale Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of 18K white gold with black enamel accents and set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an approximate total of 1.00CT of overall G Color and VS1 Clarity.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k White Gold Tahitian South Sea Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamonds Elegant and timeless, this vintage 14K yellow gold ring features a luminous round Tahitian South Sea black pearl,...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Semi Black Opal and Diamond Ring of 18k White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This captivating 1990s statement ring celebrates the natural beauty of a semi-black opal, its play-of-color dancing in shades of vivid blues and greens.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx and Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grandiose 1970s black onyx and diamond dome ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, captures the bold elegance of the era with its tiered, raised design.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Bleu Royal 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond and Carbon Striped Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bleu Royal Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 8 round cut = 0.16cttw Color: Black Size: 10.25 Weight: 11.90 grams
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Large 18K Gold Moonstone Black Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring 26 Grams
Located in Plantation, FL
An impressive and substantial 18 karat gold moonstone and diamond cocktail ring, centered by a large marquise-shaped faceted moonstone exhibiting soft adularescent glow and elegant t...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Black Onyx and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are of H color and VS-1 clarity, enhancing the ring’s royal aesthetic with a subtle sparkle. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and stamped "750," this impressive piece combine...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Freeform Black Opal Triangle and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 16.10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Black Opal Gemstone Measurements: 1...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70ct Natural Black and White Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 2.70 Carats Natural Black & White Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $5,000.00 Stamped: (14K) Natural Black Round Center Diamond Weight is App...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Black and Green Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Designer S.Georgios presents an impressive 18 Karat Yellow Gold ring centered with a striking checkerboard-cut Black Diamond weighing 3.06 carats, admired for its deep, mysterious br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 9.0ct White and Black Diamond Ring MF03-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring features a stunning combination of colors, textures, and materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Design Ring with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 1.50 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) and black (enhanced) Clarity: US Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 11 gram Hallmark: ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Design Ring with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A 14K white gold design ring with white and black brilliant diamonds is a striking and contemporary piece of jewelry that blends the elegance of white gold with the contrast of black...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1.61 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum and Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed 1.61 Carat Australian Black Opal and Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled 1.61 Carat Australian Black Opal, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing a...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1950s Black Onyx and 1.68 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage black onyx and 1.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Ultra Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Black Ceramic
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
This ring is beautifully crafted in 18K white gold and black ceramic.
18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Diamond Knife Edge Twist Ring in 18K White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Asymmetric 18ct yellow gold, black and white diamond ring with a knife edge twisted band.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Stone, Black Agate, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a plat of black agate and on it a flower of white stone with a flower of tsavorite..
Agate, Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
South Sea and Black Pearl Diamond Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A grey Tahitian pearl and a light golden south sea pearl, set in an elegant "Toi & Moi" white gold ring. On the shank 1,11 carat of top quality brilliant cut diamonds makes it ev...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.86 carats, Black Diamond 1.58 carats and Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.54 grams Ruby Wi...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.11 Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1.11 carat Australian black opal is set in 18k white gold with sparkling round brilliant and elegant baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rainbow Black Australian Opal Ring with Sapphires and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order* Custom made 18ct yellow gold rainbow sapphire ring featuring a Lighting Ridge Australian Black opal centre surrounded by a double halo of rainbow sapphires including ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gol...
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot, Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Peridot 2.50 carats approx. Black Onyx 1.80 carats approx.
Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum , stamped on the ring A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 16 mm Pearl very clean , in r...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Fashion Ring Brilliance and luster in collaboration with simplicity is what this gorgeous ring has to offer.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Diamond and Black Diamond Serpent Motif Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond: 0.39 ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 Black Diamond: 0.10 ct Ring Weight: 0.41 t oz / 12.72 g Metal: 8K Gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold
Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Diamond 4.55 carats and Diamond 1.24 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 14.93 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Cocktail Ring This ring offers a beautiful combination of brilliance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats, Ruby 5.45 carats and Black Diamond 1.01 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.23 grams "W...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Design Ring with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 1.50 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) and black (enhanced) Clarity: VS Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 11.4 gram Hallma...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Design Ring with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 0.80 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) and black (enhanced) Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 6.5 gram Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Pave Black Diamond and Emerald Pear Cocktail Ring
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
18 Karat Gold 18K 13.50 g 4 ct Black Diamond 1.5 ct Drop Cut Emerald
Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
The fabulous gemstone flashes within a sparkling halo of bright white brilliant cut diamonds all set in rich 18K white gold. This stunning ring has a top-quality Australian black o...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond and Yellow Diamond 18 Karat/24 Karat Gold "Sunflower" Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is crafted in 18K and 24K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White ...
Sacchi Black and White Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring embellished with Black and White Diamonds, from Sacchi’s "Anemones" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Rhodium White Gold Pearl Tsavorite and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in 18k black rhodium-plated white gold and features a luminous 13.51mm pearl at its center.
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Bow-Tie Ring with Natural Black and White Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow-Tie Ring with Natural Black and White Diamonds Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 18K white gold bow-tie ring, featuring a striking combination o...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.44 Carat Diamond and Black Diamond Serpent Motif Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.44 Carat Black Diamond Diamond Serpent Ring – 8K Gold, 12.06g / 0.39 t oz Sleek, symbolic, and effortlessly bold, this serpent ring delivers a masterclass in high-co...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 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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