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Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr

Located in SE

Three - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone square cut 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.8 mm deep

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr

Located in SE

Three Stones Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold band with openwork bridge holding a natural

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr

1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr

Located in SE

Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr

Located in SE

Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr

Located in SE

Fine Antique Ring, likely Swedish, ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Yellow Gold band

Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr

Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr

Located in SE

Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr

Located in SE

Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond

Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr

Located in SE

Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr

Located in SE

A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr

Located in SE

Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25

Located in SE

Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr

Located in SE

Old cluster ring hand - made in 1913. Classic combination of high graded Gold, Platinum and

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr

Located in SE

Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr

Located in SE

Beautiful Antique Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Dates to ca. 19th - early 20th century. Perfect

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond

English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond

Located in Denver, CO

0.02 carat surrounded by four seed pearls set in a forget-me-not design. Handcrafted in 18K yellow gold

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

turn and tumble freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K White Gold Ring Gold 18 K,Gross Weight 4.1 g

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

2ct Emerald Cut Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
2ct Emerald Cut Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

2ct Emerald Cut Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

Making a bold yet refined statement, the 2ct Forget Me Knot Emerald Ring with Petals is crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in 18K Yellow Gold with Beaded Halo One-of-a-Kind
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in 18K Yellow Gold with Beaded Halo One-of-a-Kind

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in 18K Yellow Gold with Beaded Halo One-of-a-Kind

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

turquoise ring means “forget me not". Pharaohs and other rulers of ancient Egypt adorned themselves with

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr
Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr

Located in SE

Antique Portuguese Renaissance styled Ring decorated with 21 natural Diamonds. Hand -engraved band

Category

Vintage 1910s Portuguese Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

The Floral Trilogy Ring, a Zorab Creation
The Floral Trilogy Ring, a Zorab Creation

The Floral Trilogy Ring, a Zorab Creation

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

Zorab Creation ring: The Floral Trilogy. Adorning your hand will be are three, precious gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 1...

German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr
German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr

German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr

Located in SE

Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rose Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rose Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rose Pink Sapphire Floral Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K White Gold Waltzing Brilliance Diamond and Sapphire Ring Weight

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr

Located in SE

Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in

Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Located in SE

Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique cluster Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.75 /2gr
Antique cluster Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.75 /2gr

Antique cluster Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.75 /2gr

Located in SE

Cluster ring with top of crown in Platinum on solid 14K greenish Yellow Gold band with seven

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr

Located in SE

European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.51ct Peach Tourmaline and Yellow Diamond Reef Knot Cocktail Ring in 18ct Gold
10.51ct Peach Tourmaline and Yellow Diamond Reef Knot Cocktail Ring in 18ct Gold

10.51ct Peach Tourmaline and Yellow Diamond Reef Knot Cocktail Ring in 18ct Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

Making a bold yet refined statement, the Forget Me Knot Peach Tourmaline Ring is crafted in 18ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr

Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr

Located in SE

Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr

Located in SE

Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely German or Danish. No hallmarks, band

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr

Located in SE

German old cluster Ring hand - made ca. late XIX -early XX cent. with parts in solid 12K Rose Gold

Category

Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold

Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr
Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr

Vintage Ring 0.7ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 800 Platinum Ø US6/ 4.8gr

Located in SE

Vintage Ring in solid 800 Platinum alloy featuring natural emerald cut Emerald set in 18K Gold

Category

1990s Czech Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr

Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr

Located in SE

Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Likely European, ca

Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g

Located in SE

Beautiful ca. XIX -early XX-century antique Halo type ring. Band in tested 18K Rose Gold. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr

Located in SE

This ring has navette or boat shaped crown set with marquise cut natural Sapphire surrounded with

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr

1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr

Located in SE

Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring, hand-made ca. 1920s. Band in solid 23k Gold with crown in 18K

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Antique Set Earrings Ring Cameos solid 18K Gold / 2.34gr
Antique Set Earrings Ring Cameos solid 18K Gold / 2.34gr

Antique Set Earrings Ring Cameos solid 18K Gold / 2.34gr

Located in SE

Set of matching European Dangles / Earrings and a matching Ring in solid 18K dating to ca.1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr

1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr

Located in SE

Openwork pendant in 18K Yellow Gold , likely styled in 1920s and made in 1957. Central part convex

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.15 gr
Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.15 gr

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.15 gr

Located in SE

A pair of dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with mini hearts and circled pendants, each 21 mm long x

Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2.78gr
Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2.78gr

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2.78gr

Located in SE

A pair of pendants dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with cast identical ornaments on front sides

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1877 Antique Earrings solid 18K Gold / 3.7 gr
1877 Antique Earrings solid 18K Gold / 3.7 gr

1877 Antique Earrings solid 18K Gold / 3.7 gr

Located in SE

decorated with delicate hand- engraved ornaments on frontal sides. Swedish hallmarks on both marked 18K

Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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18k Forget Me Not Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k forget me not ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k forget me not ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k forget me not ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé, MOISEIKIN and Stephen Webster each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 18k forget me not ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k forget me not ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Forget Me Not Ring?

Prices for a 18k forget me not ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $487 and can go as high as $66,631, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,894.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Questions About 18k Forget Me Not Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.