Vintage 1960’s 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Era: 1960s * Metal: 18K yellow and white gold * Gemstone: Natural pink coral cabochon * Diamond Weight: Approximately .50 carat total weight * Diamond Color: ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $3,796 / item
Coral Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-21635 Gross Wt:- 7.60 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt :- 6.79 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.80 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Coral & Turquoise Wt :- ...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 15 Carat White Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this pre-owned ring showcases the iconic design aesthetic of David Yurman, known for bold and sculptural jewelry.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Antique Coral & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, American. One of the most classic looks in the antique jewelry repertoire, this Victorian ring is set with a natural coral cabochon (GIA report) surrounded by 3.20 ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid Century Oxblood coral sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Mid Century cocktail ring is a bold and beautifully composed jewel from the 1950’s, centered by an impressive cabochon coral measuring approximately 22.13mm x 14.87mm.
Sapphire, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Coral Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Wide Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold with platinum sizing insert • Gemstones: Cabochon emerald eyes; spiral carved coral tail; round brilliant diamonds (approx. 0.30cttw, F–G color, V...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bvlgari Coral and Diamond Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite Bvlgari Coral and Diamond Fish Ring. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this size 6 masterpiece features two intricately designed fish with r...
Coral, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold, 125 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
125 Carat Natural Pink Round Coral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds all around the stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 125 Carat of very clean no inclusi...
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s 18K White Gold Natural Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Located in Marcianise, IT
18-karat white gold ring with an exclusive design, adorned with a fine natural coral and a cascade of brilliant-cut diamonds, perfect for those seeking a timeless and elegant piece o...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Coral & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - 18k 0.55ctw Milgrain Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Color: Light Pink Natural Dia...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,802Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Mediterranean Coral and Diamond Navette Ring in 18K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute statement of elegance and refined Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite cocktail ring showcases a stunning natural Mediterranean coral cabochon as its centerpiece. Expert...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 9.3 grams - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53)
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 3.0 cm by 1.9 cm wide and 8.9 mm high.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond ring, showcasing the maison’s timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
EstaEstate French 18K Yellow Gold Henry Point Coral and Sapphire Ring - VHK#595b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate French 18K Yellow Gold Henry Point Coral and Sapphire Ring - VHK#595b Item Details Year: 1950s Estate French 18K Yellow Gold Henry Point Coral and Sapphire Ring - VHK#595b ...
Coral, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mediterranean Orange Red Round Big 14mm Cabochon Coral Ring in 18K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Retro pieces of Natural Mediterranean Coral jewellery such as this particular example are rarely encountered & highly prized by many, boasting the best quality materials & skilled ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
George Weil 18K Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1975
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
It was a moment of freedom and glamour, where fashion moved with the rhythm and individuality took center stage. A coral ring set with a cabochon coral encircled by numerous brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan 18K White Gold Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, Size 7.75
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Bombe Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the luxurious beauty of the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Diamond Rim Ring, a statement piece that showcases a significant coral centerpiece ...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century Sardinian Coral 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
A superb example of mid-century Italian goldsmithing, this original 1950s Retro cocktail ring perfectly embodies the bold elegance and sculptural glamour of its era. Handcrafted in s...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k yellow gold ring with coral - 7.3 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53)
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 7.3 grams - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 3.2 mm wide and 5.0 mm high Ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU....
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,608Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Coral & Yellow/White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 18-karat white gold ring is a masterpiece of design and luxury. At its center, it features an oval-cut natural coral of deep and enticing color, enclosing within it a ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,441Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Red Coral Statement Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute triumph of contemporary high jewelry and sculptural elegance, this magnificent statement cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. Weighing a sub...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Coral, Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Coral, Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship We pay for Duties and Shipp...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 1...
18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this 18K white gold band ring showcases a stunning coral flower intricately carved as the centerpiece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Carved Rock Crystal Natural Coral & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A magnificent triumph of contemporary sculptural jewelry, this cocktail ring seamlessly blends organic beauty with exceptional artisanal lapidary work. Handcrafted in solid 18kt yell...
Coral, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold
Red coral modern ring 18KT gold undyed natural red coral
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A modern ring indeed with a coral touching the skin which is believed by many cultures to be a poweful stone. Coral is about 6mm bead natural red coral undyed. The ring is made in mo...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,923Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Yellow & White Gold Natural Coral Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The warm and vibrant tone of the coral, symbolizing timeless elegance, immediately captures attention at the center of the ring.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & 24.5 Ct Japanese Red Orange Coral Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: K18 Fineness: Marked K18 for 18K gold fineness Ring Size: ca. 6 1/2 - 6 3/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 coral cabochon: 28.5 x 17.5 x 7.15mm±, 24.5± Ct Measurements: Heigh...
Coral, 18k Gold
$5,200 / item
Coral Diamond Sunrise Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 7.05 carats Coral and 1.54 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to...
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Deep Pink Coral and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant 1970s ring centers a stunning deep pink cabochon coral, measuring 16.5 millimeters in diameter, surrounded by a brilliant border of 19 round diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s 18K Yellow and White Gold Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring, 7.5 US
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A study in contrasts. Warm coral, cold diamonds, yellow gold and white gold, all brought together in one continuous curve. This elegant band ring is divided almost exactly between...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alletto Brothers Italian Coral Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring, Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Alletto Brothers Origin: Italy Circa: 1970s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Center Stone: Coral cabochon, approx. 14.3 mm diameter Diamonds: 12 round brilliant-cut diamon...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 8.2 grams - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral - 8.2 grams - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.7 cm wide and 8.4 mm high weight 8.2 grams ri...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,940Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural & Diamond Coral Rose Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A mesmerizing and poetic expression of contemporary high jewelry design, this exquisite "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) cocktail ring beautifully juxtaposes the organic elegance of natural...
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold
Extraordinary, Huge, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
On the reverse, a gold plate is stamped GURY 18K. The ring size is 6. Gross weight 31.10 grams.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and White Coral with White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
An extraordinary masterpiece of high jewelry, this breathtaking cocktail ring is masterfully hand-sculpted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 0.84ct Natural Diamond & Coral Oval Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This new-unworn ring is a striking fusion of warmth and brilliance, crafted in 18K two-toned gold.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with coral, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central coral, sapphire, and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.40 ct - F - VS/SI - ring size US 10.25 - EU 20 (63) Detailed description: The top of the r...
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold Jean & Pierre Bellin Ring with Coral and Diamond Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring with a cabochon cut coral and flowers set with diamonds on each side, French circa 1970, with French assay marks and the French master mark for Jean & Pierre Be...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Faux Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold Faux Coral Ring, decorated with one oval cabochon opaque red stone, marked: "750" with maker's mark.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Natural White Coral & 1.06ct Brilliant Diamond
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. A magnificent and bold statement ring...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,023
Coral 18 kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Flower shaped ring in 18kt yellow and white gold with a coral in the middle of it. coral ( 0.50 gr - 9mm ) Total weight gr 10.40. Rf. +HARF RK.AFUF80 For any enquires, please con...
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Coral, Diamond and Onyx Ring in 18K Gold, Circa 1970, 1.2Ct
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic and sophisticated Italian cocktail ring from the 1970s, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcasing a bold combination of red coral, black onyx, and brilliant-cut diamo...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Italian 18K Yellow Gold Blood Red Coral Earring & Ring Set 15.84g Size 8
Located in Media, PA
An exquisite estate Italian-crafted jewelry suite featuring a matching ring and clip-on/post earrings, meticulously forged in rich 18K yellow gold.
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,177Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage-Style Red Sardinian Coral & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications & Complimentary Sizing Metal: Solid 18K White Gold Total Weight: 6.10 grams Red Coral Weight: 1.0 gram Diamond Carat Weight: 0.73 ctw Current Ring Size: 7.75 US / ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Textured 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Ram’s Head Statement Ring Ca 1960s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Era: Circa 1960s • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Gemstone: Hand-carved natural coral ram's head • Measurements: Approximately 0.80 inches top to bottom • Ring Size: 6 • ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pink Coral Cabochon Floral Wide Diamond Ring Band Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold statement ring done in 18K white gold and set with the three polished coral cabochons surrounded by approximately .60cttw in H-J color Si2-i2 clarity rounds diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Coral Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple yet stylish and chic ring featuring natural white coral. The corals are hand-carved to match the design.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,461Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K White Gold Natural Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980s
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ring made in the 80s by Neapolitan goldsmiths mounted with authentic Mediterranean coral and natural diamonds on an 18-karat white gold setting. A ring with great charm tha...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning oxblood coral and diamond cocktail ring. The ring features a beautiful deep red "oxblood" coral cabochon set in 18k white gold and surrounded by 22 round brilliant cut...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Coral Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably glamorous, this striking 1960s cocktail ring centers a beautifully carved oval pink coral measuring approximately 20 x 15 millimeters.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Coral Diamond Accent Scalloped Ends 1960's Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.49 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautiful angel skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail ring. The 15.9 x 11.9mm cabochon cut Coral is set with four prongs atop two rows of bezel set round brilliant cut Diamonds,...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Coral Diamond Black Enamel Two-Tone 18K Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18k yellow and 18k white gold, the ring is accented with black enamel, coral and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14.5mm Aka Oxblood Coral and 0.60 Carat Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exude peerless luxury with this magnificent cocktail ring, centered around an exceptionally rare and substantial 14.5mm round cabochon Japanese Aka coral. Highly coveted among fine j...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Coral and diamond tank ring in 18k gold and platinum, rose cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral pearl surrounded by two rolls of gold and framed by two lines of eight rose-cut di...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Coral modern minimalist ring 18KT white gold natural coral undyed 6mm
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural red coral bead with modern design in 18KT white gold, corals are believed to be one of the most powerful gemstones, the wearer is suppose to wear a coral touching the skin an...
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. The harmonious blend of vibrant coral and deep onyx creates a captivating...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Bird Carved Coral Knuckle Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Long and attractive this Bird Carved Coral Knuckle Ring with diamonds and emerald is beautiful looking. Ring size: 7 ( can be sized ) 18Kt: 2.49g Diamond:1.91Ct Silver: 8.56g EMERA...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with coral and single cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 12.9 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with coral and single-cut diamond total 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: The top of the ring has a diameter ...
Coral, Diamond, 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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