Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 15 carat gold. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Face Width: 10mm Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 6.1g
Diamond, Gold
.15 Carat Diamonds Cross Over Ring 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Crossover Classic .15ct. Natural Round Cut diamond G color Si-1 clarity 14kt yellow gold Ring size: 4 We may resize. Depth of ring: 4.3mm Ring is 18.5mm wide. 5.9 Grams.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 15 1/4" - 14k Round .10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: May 5, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Total Carats: .10ct Style: Solitaire...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Emerald Cut Bi-Color Tourmaline Solitaire Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Statement Large Emerald Cut Bi-Color Tourmaline Mid Century Modern Solitaire Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a 15 Carat Emerald-cut Tourmaline in prong setting.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14kt Victorian .15 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold late Victorian ring with a 6-prong Belcher type setting for a .15 carat Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond possesses I-J color and SI1-SI2 clarity. The ring measure...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.15 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamond Clarity: I1 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.15ct Attached Pendant: 5/32" (3.9mm) tall...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage GIA J-VS2 2.83ct EMERALD Pie-Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
The total Diamonds Weight is shy 3.0ct ( 2.83ct) ctw, the pie-cut diamond will appear like 15 carats Emerald cut Diamond solitaire. The 0.52ct center Diamond is GIA certified, J Colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Emerald Cut 15 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is exquisite. Large Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Ring flanked by diamonds on either side. Set in 14K yellow and White Gold, Ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. ...
Topaz, 14k Gold
15 Carat Lab Alexandrite Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
15ct. Lab Created Alexandrite ring. Full cut brilliant Oval cut Clean clarity Transparent and vibrant Bluish / Indigo / violet 16.3 X 14mm Lab Grown / Synthetic Synthetic 14...
Alexandrite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Lovers Knot Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous and chunky lovers knot ring hold a diamond at the centre. The knot sits up high on the twisted band and is beautifully glossy. Modelled in 15ct gold. The diamond measur...
Diamond, Gold
Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut .15 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Elegance defined! Fashioned by Kabana in classic 14k yellow gold, this exquisite NEW ring features on inset opal cabochon framed on the sides with crescents of diamonds. Wide shoulde...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Oval Green Amethyst Emeralds Diamond Ring 14 Karat Lace Deco
Located in New York, NY
Green Amethyst Lace Ring 15ct. Brilliant Natural Geen Amethyst Amazing Oval Brilliant cut Clean VVS Clarity Beautiful sparkles throughout 14 x 11mm Side Natural Pear Shaped eme...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 3.24ct Emerald Pie-Cut "Illusion" Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
The total Diamonds Weight is shy 3.24ctw, the pie-cut diamond will appear like 15 carats Emerald cut Diamond solitaire. The 0.50ct center Diamond is GIA certified, beautiful Golden L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The garnet stone in this ring is a gorgeous deep red colour and is set flush within the 15ct gold ring. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Stone Dimensions: 8x8mm ...
Garnet, Gold
Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Opal Solitaire Gypsy Solitaire Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful true antique solid 15ct gold and opal ring. Designed with an oval shaped natural opal. 4.8mm x 5.8mm stone. Set into a rectangular head with two deep columns to each s...
Opal, 15k Gold
1886 Victorian Moonstone 15 Carat Gold Gypsy Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Victorian era ring. SIZE ; R UK, 8 3/4 US 15 carat rose gold example. Designed with a single oval moonstone in gypsy design. 8mm x 10.8mm approx. CONDITION ; Excellent. Well...
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Rare Georgian 15 Carat Gold Foiled Back Rock Crystal Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare and genuine Georgian III period solitaire ring. SIZE ; P UK, 7 3/4 US Solid 15 carat yellow gold example. 5.5mm x 7.5mm oval cut rock crystal in a foiled back closed setting.
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1930s Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 15 Carat Yellow & White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Hedda Ring, lovingly crafted in 15 carat gold evokes an era of courtship and betrothal. With an interlaced band rising towards a sparkling Old Cut diamond, she is a subtle yet de...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Natural Madagaskar Intense Cornflower Blue Sapphire Oval
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
We love rare, unusual, one of a kind gemstones. For example like this one. Natural sapphire with an extraordinary intense cornflower blue hue. This sapphire is big in size, eye cl...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
Petite Illusion Set Retro Engagement Ring, with a .15 Carat Old European Diamond
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sweet and petite, this early c. 1950’s; classic Mid-century design engagement ring features a 0.15ct illusion set Old European diamond with a raised shoulder design in 14k white and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Shaquille O'Neal 2001 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The words WORLD CHAMPIONS LAKERS around the perimeter are separated by two .15 carat solitaire cut bezel diamonds. Its left shank has O'NEAL 34 15 1 56 26 ((playoff record, regular s...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Large Georgian 15 Carat Gold and Citrine Solitaire Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Georgian period brooch c1800. Solid 15 carat gold border. The front designed with deep floral relief pattern throughout. The centre a large lemon drop expertly cut oval s...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Circa 1920s Emerald Solitaire "Gypsy" Setting Ring 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The enchanting Aquila ring, crafted in 15 carat gold during the radiant 1920s, tells of timeless elegance. Her delicate gypsy setting cradles a captivating 0.70 carat emerald, a gems...
Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Huge Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 15ct gold and diamond ring. Designed with a very large natural rose cut diamond to centre in a closed back setting. 7.6mm in diameter, spreading the equivalent of 1.60 ...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian 15 Carat Gold and Large Colorful Opal Solitaire Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning true Victorian period Opal solitaire ring. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Retro, 15 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine, 14 Karat White Gold, Soft Blue Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
One 14 karat white gold emerald-cut, Aquamarine ring. a Retro style This ring is designed in a stunning simple setting to show off the beautiful blue hue of the gemstone. The ring s...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Georgian 15 Carat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Enamel Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine true Georgian period ring. c1770. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US Designed with a large rose cut diamond of oval shape in closed foiled back bezel setting. 6.6mm x 7.6mm approx. A...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 25pts. Modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 5mm Height: 4.5mm Weight: 3g
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 14k Gold Old European Cut diamond floral Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 4 1/4 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a sq...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring. 14k Gold Old European Cut diamond floral Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14k ...
14k Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.50CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold pave style 2.6 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Vintage Ring Fine Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Knife Edge mount...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 10k Yellow Gold This 10k yellow gold pendant features a round diamond in a classic four-prong solitaire setting. The simple design keeps the dia...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.90ct 18k yellow gold 9.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond 0.90 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide Ring size U.S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The diamond measures approx 90pts. Modelled in 18carat gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Ring Size: Q or 8 Band Width: 8mm Height: ...
Diamond, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Gold Club Ring Size 4 #24393
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Gold Club Ring Size 4 This sculptural golf club ring features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Approximate tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut Original 1920's Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut 14K Featuring a Gorgeous Genuine .05ct Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Center Very Rare Yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Splendid 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1) Center Diamond is .2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930-1935 era is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds. It has a weight of 2.82 grams. The ring is adorned with 1 rose-cut and old-cut diamond, weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The central diamond measures 30pts and the shoulders hold diamonds which total 8pts per shoulder. Modelled in 9ct gold and made in ...
Diamond, Gold
$1,275 / item
H 0.08 in W 0.2 in L 0.2 in
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K yellow gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275 / item
W 0.2 in L 0.2 in
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K yellow gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,185
W 0.08 in L 7.09 in
New 14k Yellow Gold 0.32ct Bezel Diamond Solitaire Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant - Bezel Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.32ct (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow gold Weight: 2.01 Grams Chain Type: Cable...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening old mine cut diamonds sit fabulously within a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds total 1.16ct and also holds diamond points in-between the larger ston...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 20pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1912. There is ...
Diamond, Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This classic Art Deco Belcher old Euro diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1920s Peridot and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite ring, crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum, beautifully embodies the elegance of the...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold, Diamond Three Stone Ring, Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Three Stone Ring Hallmarked 18ct London 1991 Makers Mark A & G L A classic three-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, claw-set with a trio of brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Boldly sculptural and effortlessly refined. This extraordinary elongated cushion-cut antique diamond is held within OHLIGUER's signature Reef Knot. Bold, sculptural curves transform ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This edwardian diamond three stone holds three diamonds totalling 75pts and modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 4g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts. Modelled in 9 carat rose gold. Ring Size: S or 9 Band Width: 9mm Height: 3mm We...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five bright glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple open work setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds total 70pts. The largest measuring 30pts. Ring Size: R or 8 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous chunky signet ring holds an old mine cut diamond which measures 65pts and is set within a decorative ribbed setting. Made in London, England. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Wi...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Old Mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 1.10carat and is H colour VS1. Modelled in 18 carat gold. Fully hallmarked London 198...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold 0.56ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Claw Prong Set- J Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.56ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 Grams Ring Size: 6...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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