18K Yellow Gold Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$972Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,342Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,577Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,577Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,666Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
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$863Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
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$1,170Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
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$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,810Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Viola Eternity Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this Eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds . Experience the Difference! Product details: Center...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural 22.69 ct Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 22.69 ct Opal & Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring features a Natural Oval-shaped White Opal weighing 22.69 carats with Play-of-Color of Oran...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$942Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,299Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
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$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,695Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
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$872Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$904Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$904Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Petite Zivit Eternity Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity ring features approximately 1/2 a carat of round brilliant diamonds bezel set. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ethel Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '3/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 13 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATU...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Greta Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This eternity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds set in a delicate prong. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$982Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Olive Milgrain Curve Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 26 round brilliant diamonds pave set on a curve band with a delicate milgrain touch on the border. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone C...
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18K Yellow Gold Harlow Eternity Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds flouting and set low to minimize the metal exposure. Experience the difference! Product details: Ce...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.45ct Ruby Burma Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The ruby's rich red colour is complemented by the 18ct yellow gold band and setting, creating a truly luxurious piece of fine jewellery.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 75 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 75 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring, 18 Kt Yellow Gold 18 karat gold 26 Grams with stone Natural Sleeping beauty Turquoise color is very beautiful but there ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
$913Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds micro-prong set. Our customers love it! Experience the difference in person! Product d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Ornit Petite Milgrain Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring features an alternating Marquise and Round diamonds bezel set surrounded by a delicate milgrain design. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Cent...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18.98 ct. Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k yellow gold handmade ring features a gorgeous 18.98 carat, intense fuchsia rubellite tourmaline cabochon with exceptional clarity! Our Master Jeweler created this ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 5 Stone Diamond Ring – 18ct Yellow Gold, 0.17ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage three-stone diamond ring crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, set with 5 natural diamonds totalling 0.17ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round diamonds are bezel-set in a leaf design. Experience the difference! Product details:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Ring 18k Yellow Gold Vitreous Enamel Blue 3 Diamonds 0.07 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Band Ring, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, guilloche, 3 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS brilliant cut VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Solitaire Ring with Natural Yellow Diamond 3.1 Ct & 5.2 Ct White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solitair Ring with Natural Yellow Diamond 3.1 Ct & 5.2 Ct White Diamonds Yellow Natural Diamond 3.1 Ct VS Weight : 16.3 Gram Ring Size : 61 / US 9 1/2
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm band. The "U" shaped shared prongs are delicate to enhance the diamond's brilliance. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
From $4,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
9.36 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- SER-2123 Gross Wt :- 6.65 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt :- 4.69 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.45 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt :- 9.36 ct Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lapis and Amethyst Namesake Signet Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order Custom made 18ct yellow gold signet ring set with Lapis and amethyst Available in opal, chalcedony, malachite, onyx and pearl enamel and many other gemstones.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x Natural Colombian Emerald, gem weight 0.37 ct 2 x natural brilliant cut diamonds, clarity “SI”, colour “G”, total gem weight 0.2 ct 2 x natural bague...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Roshe Jewels Natural 3.45 ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roshe Jewels Natural 3.45 ct Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold This ring has natural Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires that weighs 3.45 Carats.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald 4.42 Ct May Birthstone Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking 4.42 carat emerald-cut emerald cocktail ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The emerald, measuring about 11.74 x 8.5 mm, is securely held in a classic four prong settin...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tri-Color Rolling Eternity Ring 3.67 Ct Diamonds 18K Yellow, Pink & White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K gold tri-color rolling eternity ring with 414 pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 3.67 carats total. - Diamonds are G/H color, SI1 clarity. - Finger size 6.5 - Cann...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3-Row Diamond & Ruby Ring – 18ct Yellow & White Gold – 1.68ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A stunning three-row 18ct yellow and white gold ring, featuring vibrant rubies and sparkling natural diamonds totalling approximately 1.68ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vivid Green Emerald Cut Emerald 12.59 Ct Statement Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement cocktail ring features one bold emerald-cut natural green emerald weighing approximately 12.59 carats, beautifully set in 18k yellow gold. The emerald measures approxi...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.88 ct Pink Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:17.018g,D:0.31ct, Tour:10.88ct, US-7
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
2.67ct Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning 2.67 carat solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful natural emerald cut sapphire in a classi...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round-cut rubies and two diamonds in alternating sequence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Ring 18k Yellow Gold, Vitreous Enamel pink, 3 diamonds 0.07 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Band Ring, 18k yellow gold, vitreous enamel, guilloche, 3 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS brilliant cut VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.63ct Green Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, this ring features a beautiful green emerald stone as its main attraction.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian cluster ring that epitomises timeless elegance. At its centre, this ring showcases a captivati...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French 18K Yellow Gold Daisy “Marguerite” Ring with 0.40 ct Sapphire & Ros
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 58 / US 8 (resizable upon request) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Center Stone: 1× Round Sapphire, ~0.40 ct Accent Stones: 8× Rose-Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Doris Eternity Diamond Ring '2 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and classic. This eternity band features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds shared prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Forget Me Knot Mandarin Garnet Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
18ct yellow gold "Forget me knot" ring featuring a 3.93ct oval Spessartine (mandarin) Garnet Set bezel style centre stone with diamonds set all the way around the band.
Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.20 Ct Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Ring Setting in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
While the exact decade uknown, it is believed ballerina rings appeared in mid 1930s during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Major jewelers like Tiffany & Co., Oscar Heyman Brothers and B...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grandma’s Birthstone Ring with 8 Stones in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Grandma’s Birthstone Ring, Set With 8 Stones In 18ct Yellow Gold Grandma's Birthstone Ring, The Ring is in 18ct Yellow Gold.
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 1940s Citrine & Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Citrine Cocktail Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold cocktail ring is sure to turn heads.
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold Art Nouveau Oval Amethyst Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1910-1920 This exquisite 18ct two-tone gold Art Nouveau ring beautifully captures the essence of the era with its elega...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Octagon Cut 2.65 ct Aquamarine Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Aquamarine > Gemstone Weight - 2.65 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Octagon > Gemsto...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900s Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian ring, masterfully crafted in 18ct gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Rare 4 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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