Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat proud upon a gorgeous glossy 9ct yellow gold band is an equally glossy garnet cabochon stone. The stone nearly spans the whole width of this ring. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 St...
Garnet, Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Cabochon Cut Amehtyst Fred Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold vertically ribbed ring set with a round, pointed cabochon cut amethyst.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,385Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite Cut in Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Gold ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite cut in Cabochon.
Malachite, 18k Gold
7 Carat Jasper Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Wide Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Jasper Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Wide Ring Size 8 & 1/2 Quality craftsmanship makes this long lasting ring a great value. rounded inside edge for ...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters / 0.472 x 0.314 inches and brilliant cut white diamonds totally 0.50 carat circa.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$27,367Sale Price|20% Off
Ring With Cabochon of Sapphire Set Diamonds Whit Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold Ring Surmounted by a Cabochon of Sapphire Set with Diamonds Beautiful ring in 18K white gold. This modern ring can be worn on the ring finger, also on the middle finger. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
At its heart lays a beautifully smooth, deep purple amethyst cabochon, semi rub-over set in cool 18 carat white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1950s Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamonds White 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Milano, IT
A Beautiful 1950s Cabochon Sapphire Ring set in White Gold 18k with 28 Diamonds approximately 0,25 ctw, Cabochon Sapphire, approximately 7 ctw, mm 12x10 / 0.4724x0.3937 inches US si...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,460Sale Price|30% Off
Tanzanite Cabochon 34 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring is impressive as it features a Tanzanite Cabochon weighting in at 34.14 Carats. It has a Diamond surround of 1.25 Carats. This Tanzan...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic gent's ring designed in an 18 karat brushed gold finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.99 Carat Cabochon Emerald and 3.81 Carat Blue Sapphire Wave Ring
By Sofragem
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold wide wave ring is pave set with blue sapphires.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 10.30 Carat Pear Cabochon Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
10.30 carat pear cabochon emerald ring set in 18k white gold with 5.10 carats of diamonds, GIA certified natural green beryl estate cocktail ring. 10.30 carat pear cabochon emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 21.84 Carat Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
It looks absolutely stunning when worn casually every day and yet, is wonderful as jewel for a special occasion. A Beautiful 21.84 Carat oval cabochon cut Rainbow Moonstone of Braz...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 1.22 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.22 carat blue sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate collections.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, 1974
Located in London, GB
The gorgeous stone is surrounded by 8 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total approximate weight of 2.00 carats, all claw set in 18 carat white gold. An 18 carat yellow gold ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bombé Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Bold and beautiful, this cocktail ring features a vibrant cabochon tourmaline measuring 13.8mm, rub-over set in the centre in an 18 carat yellow gold open back mount.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Blue Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Blue Sapphire Cabochon natural Diamonds 4.5 ct of brilliant Round cut diamonds. 3 Marquise shape Emeralds on each side. 18 K yellow gold 26 Grams Unisex ring Ring size 6...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
5 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold with diamond on the band , Estate with no color enhancement.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
3.15 Carat Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby and 1.79 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.50 Ct Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby & 1.8 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Three & Half Carat of very clean natural Burma Ruby Cabochon , Beautiful Color and very clean Ruby The...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 14 Karat White gold , Weight: 10.6 gram with stone simple ring , no bling Emerald: 18 Carat Origin : brazil Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality Cut: C...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bruno Guidi 6.43 Carat Cabochon Indicolite Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Bruno Guidi
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Indicolite Tourmaline fashion ring designed by Bruno Guidi. The 6.43 cabochon Indicolite displays a lustrous teal color, bezel set in an 18 karat yellow gold abstarct des...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18.64 Carat Oval Cabochon Green Chalcedony Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This exquisite oval cabochon green chalcedony ring, set in luxurious 18 karat rose gold is a work of art.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Cabochon Burma Ruby 8.75 Carats Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Heated
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cabochon Burma Ruby, Heated weighing 5.75 Carats and round brilliants weighing 3 carats, in 18 karat white gold. Ruby measures 10.24 x 7.70 x 7.30 mm
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.05 Carat Oval Cabochon Pink Coral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Pink coral and diamonds Center Coral Shape: Oval cabo...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.68 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Corundum Sapphire Sapphire...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Edwardian Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18c Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Turquoise Weight: 1.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Light Bl...
Yellow Gold
3.30 Carat Trilliant Cabochon Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This modern dress ring features a lively trillion shaped cabouchon opal weighing 3.30ct, claw set in an open back mount. The stone is wonderfully surrounded by a double halo of fine ...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Dome Dress Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
This vintage bombé dress ring is crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold and features a bold, sculptural dome design that'll make a striking statement for evening wear, yet remains ele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Amethyst Purple Oval Cabochon Cut Ring with Diamonds in 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Amethyst Purple Oval Cabochon Cut Ring with pave Diamonds in 18 Carat Rose Gold The central stone is an Amethyst 8.53ct surrounded by brilliant cut pave diamonds 0.28ct A delicate a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Signet Ring with 12.06 Carat Cabochon Cut Moonstone
Located in Paris, FR
It looks absolutely stunning when worn casually every day and yet, wonderful as jewel for a special occasion. A beautiful 12.06 carat round cabochon cut Moonstone of Brazilian orig...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
12.8ct Cabochon Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Fine 12.8 Carat Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold Accessorize your look with this elegant Burma Natural Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Iberian Cluster ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with diamonds. Spanish or Portuguese in o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Burma No Heat 2.87 Carat Cabochon in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It is surrounded by a halo of diamonds, including brilliant-cut and baguette shapes, with a total diamond weight of 4.57 carats. The ring is made in 18 Karat gold, weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 6 Carat Cabochon Emerald 0.35 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, oval cabochon cut, 6.00ct, vslbG 5/4, P3 - 4 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Abstract Studio Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 3.5 Carat Ruby Cabochon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
It features a high-dome natural ruby cabochon (approximately 3.5 carats) embedded in a freeform openwork, multi-elevation band.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
9.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This dazzling 18K yellow gold sapphire emerald ring is centered with a cabochon cut blue Burmese Sapphire, that weighs 7.75 carats. Accenting this beautiful blue sapphire are twelve ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.19 Carat Oval Cabochon Dyed Purple Jade Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Jadeite Jadeite Count: 1 Jadeite Cut: Oval cabo...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
Located in jaipur, IN
Gold: 14 Karat White gold , Weight: 10.6 gram with stone simple ring , no bling Emerald: 18 Carat Origin : brazil Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality Cut: C...
Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.12 Carat Total Bezel Set Cabochon Star Sapphire Ring in Tri-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White, Yellow & Rose Gold Gemstones: Star sapphire Sapphire Carat Weight: 6....
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Natural Ruby Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
!8 carat burgundy color oval Ruby cabochon ( 15 mm x 12 mm) set with 4,5 grams of 14 kt.white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct each = 0,8 ct total diamond weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,645Sale Price|20% Off
18-Carat Gold Ring with Green Agate
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite 18-carat gold ring features a captivating green agate. Crafted with a natural stone, each piece is unique, with color nuances and details that may vary from one creati...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Sapphire Cabochon and Diamonds Etoile Star Galaxy Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding Vintage 1 Carat Sapphire Cabochon & Diamonds Etoile Star Galaxy Ring. The sapphire weights approx 0.90 carat and the diamonds surrounding the ring total weight approx 0.1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Cabochon Rubellite and .65 Carat Diamonds
By Marlene Stowe
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this ring is the large oval rubelite stone. The 18 karat yellow gold setting is a combination of a matte and shiny finish. Ten round brilliant diamonds 0.65 carats...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,820Sale Price|40% Off
Retro 18 Carat Chrysoprase Chiseled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important retro ring, it is decorated with a cabochon of chrysoprase retained by a scroll, in fall, openwork and engraved.
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Ruby 5.85 Carat Diamond 3.45 Carat 18 Karat Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster Ring, a true symbol of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.36 Carat Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The diamonds are G-H in color, VS2-VS1 in clarity and total .40 carats. Along the wide sides of the ring are a series of beautifully textured 18 karat yellow gold twisted cable rows ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.35 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold This exceptional old mutual/European cut diamond solitaire and tube-cut vertigo blue sapphire ring i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
19.16 Carat Oval Cabochon Opal and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Opal and Diamond Opal Carat: 19.16 CTW Opal Cut: Oval...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,500 / item
41.19 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 41.19 carats Rubellite and illuminated with 1.9 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a si...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$39,500 / item
6.81 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 6.81 carats emerald and illuminated with 1.61 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a si...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
This breathtaking ring is adorned with a magnificent 6.720-carat emerald, cut in the shape of a sugar pine, capturing the light with exceptional brilliance. Framed by two diamonds of...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring Cabochon Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds 5.60 Carat 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape / Dome approx size 12 x 10...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Opal and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 18ct gold claws, there are also rose cut diamond points and a very ornate gallery. R...
Opal, Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.71 Carat Opal Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.71 Carat Opal Solitaire Ring This statement Opal Ring draws its inspiration from the Moon. Featuring an Oval-Cut Opal and set in a Four-Prong Setting, it glis...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,500 / item
19.61 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 19.61 carats aquamarine and .51 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 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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