Estate Pearl Diamond Ring
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modernist More Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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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