Victorian 18k Crest Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. An incredible and unusual gold signet ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18k
Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Crest Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. An incredible and unusual gold signet ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18k
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lincoln Mercury Merkur Crest Pinky Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and lavishly set with brilliant natural diamonds. The bold
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bloodstone Yellow Gold Carved Crest Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Large bloodstone gold ring. Octagonal natural untreated rectangle bezel encased bloodstone with a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Diamond Crest South Sea Pearl Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Set in 7.8 g of 18k white gold, the ring embodies Sculpted Geometry’s spirit — where form meets
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18kt Rose Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century. Size: 6 1/2. Weight: 14.2g. Rose gold 750‰ signet ring engraved with a
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Shape Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Crest Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Shape Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Crest Signet Ring is an exquisite fusion of strength and
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Price Upon Request
18 Karat Gold Signet or Family Crest Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Family Crest Signet Ring. Traditional Signet rings with hand
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique steel italian family crest mounted in 18kt gold and silver ring. Size : 9 Weight: 27,22gr.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Gold
Edwardian Merrin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closed fist Flanked by rounded shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold - with antique patina Fully signed for
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Imperial Crest Emerald & Aurora South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and refined glamour. Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, Natural
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Crest Wave 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.36 Carat Diamond Twist Ring
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
CREST WAVE diamond twist ring, is 7mm wide, lacy eternity band with hand twist detail that’s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French O Roy Chalk Washington Capital Dome Gold Crest Multi Compartment Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This incredible French 18k rose and yellow gold intaglio seal ring is truly a piece of history. On
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Crest Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 'GIA Cert'
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Handmade 18ct White Gold 0.97ct Cushion Cut Diamond centre with intricate Art Deco Style Halo Ring
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Susan Lister Locke the Tristram Signet Ring in 18kt Gold with Crest Engraving
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
A beautifully classic oval signet ring with crest engraving. Dimensions: 18.25 mm x 12.57 mm
Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Crest Wedding Band with 0.11 Carat Diamonds
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Ride the wave with K.Mita's Wave Crest Ring. Perfect as a wedding band or stackable with other
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold and Steel Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Family crest engraved the lion with crown, mounted in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 Weight: 11gr.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 18K Carnelian Crest Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a large oval carnelian intaglio seal. Measurements
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Family Crest Signet Ring 18k Yellow Gold Oval Mount Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage family crest signet ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Family Crest Signet Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage family crest ring is in very good vintage condition. It presents few traces of wears
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone 18K Yellow Gold Crest Antique Unisex Shield Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of stars and a hand holding a sword Flush set with a bombé shaped surround Tested as 18 karat gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone 18K Gold Heraldic Crest Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring
By Birks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a bombé shaped surround Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Birks Circa: 1880s Ring size: 6 3/4 and
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Family Crest Signet Ring 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Men’s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "18" along with a crown
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Gold Engraved Crest Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
engraved with a crest depicting a coat-of-arms with leaves, stars, a rampant lion and crescent moons within
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold French Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold "Signet ring" engraved with a coat of arms. Ring size: 6 Weight: 12.9g.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold French Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold "Signet ring" engraved with a coat of arms. Ring size: 5 Weight: 8.9g.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold French Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Signet ring in 18kt yellow gold, coat of arms inscribed with three Lorraine crosses, two stars and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s French Carnelian Gold Family Crest Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
oval carnelian engraved with a family coat-of-arms, the gem set in a gold and enamel revival
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Wedding ring made up of a double coat of arms on lapis lazuli surmounted by a crown. Ring size: 6
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Family Crest Agate Intaglio Signet Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage family crest ring is in very good vintage condition. It is set with a carved blue
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carnelian 18 Karat Gold Signet Shield Crest Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diagonally depicting a roaring lion and hour glass motif Circa 1890 Tested as 18 karat gold ring Ring Size
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold And Onyx Intaglio Italian Family Crest Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold signet ring and intaglio on onyx engraved with coat of arms. Finger size: 10.5 Width
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Egg Design Crest Men's Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and Blue Enamel. The ring features a decorative egg design in the
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Crown Feather Family Crest Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
18ct yellow gold signet ring features a rounded rectangular shape and depicts a royal or family crest
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian Armoured Arm Crest Signet Ring Hallmarked Chester 1911
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1911 Makers Mark A & B This
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crest Signet Ring, circa 1930s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 18k Yellow Gold Crest Signet Ring Circa 1930s Here is your chance to
18k Gold
1960s Tiffany & Co. Garnet Crest Signet Signet Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome mans 18K yellow gold and garnet signed ring by Tiffany & Co., circa 1960s. In excellent
Garnet, 18k Gold
René Boivin/Suzanne Belperron Art Deco 'Crest' Citrine and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco 18 karat gold ring with citrine stones by René Boivin/Suzanne Belperron. The
Citrine, 18k Gold
Men's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy Signet Ring w Eagle Crest Sword & Greek Letters
Located in Fairfield, CT
This robust 18 karat yellow gold signet ring is a statement of bygone heritage and strength
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Intaglio Ring Early 19th Century With Family Crest
Located in Firenze, IT
by two lions. 18kt yellow gold setting. Ring size 7 1/4 Weight : 16,78gr. Size of bezel : 16mm x 20mm
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mens Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow and Silver Topped House Crest
Located in Fairfield, CT
This vintage 18 karat yellow and silver accent signet ring is emblematic of historical significance
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Blood Jasper Signet Men's Ring Early 19th Century With Family Crest
Located in Firenze, IT
Rectangular blood jasper intaglio ring engraved with an armorial shield surrounded the motto
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Family Crest Signet Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Men's signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Estate
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Crest Signet Men's Ring - 18k Coat of Arms
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Stamped 750.Ring size P. 13.4gms. Length of ring head 1.7cms.
18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Carnelian Crest Signet Men's Ring - 18k Intaglio Coat of Arms
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold 750‰ signet ring engraved with a crowned shield. Workshop diamond hallmark. Finger
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Signet ring in 18KT yellow gold engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a helmet. Finger size
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Gold Engraved Crest Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
'B&S', the 18 ct gold fineness marks, the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Signet Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In 750 thousandths yellow gold, the bezel adorned with a coat of arms under a marquisal crown
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian White Chalcedony Gold Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
shaped bezel with white chalcedony intaglio engraved with a coat of arms depicting a shield shaped crest
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Carnelian Gold Family Crest Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
-arms depicting a lion crest and motto 'Fac Alteri Ut Tibi Vis', the gem set in a gold and enamel
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Demi-Rampant Wolf Family Crest or Signet Ring Hallmarked 1973 in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
show the ring is 18 karat gold and was assayed in London in 1973. The maker's mark is "JDS," but we
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Rose Gold Silver and Steel Russian Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique silver russian family crest mounted in contemporary 18kt rose gold and steel ring. Size : 9
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel
1830s Georgian Smokey Quartz Crest Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A rectangular smokey quartz with intaglio engraved crest and motto ‘Insperata Flourit’ setting in
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Mixed Metals Family Crest Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
! Made of 18kt rose gold and platinum, the ring has a square shaped front with a family crest at the
18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18 Karat Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Signet Ring with Engraved Crest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold signet ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18K gold. With a worn family crest engraved to the
Gold, 18k Gold
Rock Crystal Intaglio of a French Crest, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval, depicting a French crest, in a gold mount, ring size 7 , length 25mm, width 21mm Weight
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Mens Crest Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Heavy 18K gold mens Crest Ring by Cartier. Crest contains symbol of a Lion and the words "I
English Crest Seal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive heavy 18 karat gold seal ring with English crest incised on chalcedony quartz.
18k Gold
Antique 18 Carat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Seal Signet Crest Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 18 carat gold and bloodstone pinky ring. SIZE ; H UK, 4 US Solid 18 carat yellow gold
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold and Carved Agate Stone Crest Gents Ring, circa 1870
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
.". This ring has clear hallmarks stamped on the inside of the band, created in 1870, Birmingham in 18ct
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cartier Paris Don't Be Afraid Gold Crest Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique crest ring. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER PARIS. A well-detailed crest on
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Crest Unisex Signet Ring
Located in QLD , AU
. Mostly gents wore these rings, sometimes with gemstones encrusted into the gold and sometimes showcasing
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Stamped English Crest 'Words Not Deeds' Signet Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold with a brilliant shine and polish; this signet ring has an English crest with a banner saying
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Signet Seal Family Crest Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period intaglio seal ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Set with an oval cut
Agate, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ashley Oval Signet Ring with Custom-Designed, Hand-Engraved Crest
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
18kt Gold Ashley Oval Signet Ring with Custom-Designed, Hand-Engraved Crest. Susan Lister Locke’s
18k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
Rose Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k Gold
Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian (1st–2nd century AD) engraved with a depiction of a heron. Elegant, slender, and unmistakable, herons have long been common...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 8.50 ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring 8.50 fancy yellowish brown round cut center diamond set in 18k gold hexagon motif band. Ring Size: 5.75 R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt Rose Gold, Diamonds and Amethyst Chevalier Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Chevalier ring in 18 Kt pink gold. the ring weighs gr 13.70. it has an octagonal Amethyst which size cm 1.10 x 1.30. The ring has Diamonds in the four corners and one Diamond set in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
$92,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified 4.00ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Unisex Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, architectural yet timeless—this GIA-certified 4.00ct Asscher-cut diamond signet ring redefines the essence of modern luxury with vintage soul. Sculpted in solid 18K...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
KIESELSTEIN CORD 1984 Signet Intaglio Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Bloodstone
By Kieselstein
Located in Miami, FL
A signet intaglio ring designed by Kieselstein-Cord. This is a massive oversized signet ring created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Kieselstein-Cord, back in 1984. This ...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold , 13.5 x 11.5 mm with heraldic engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, approx. 13.5 x 11.5 mm with heraldic engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ti...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k gold signet ring by Kieselstein-Cord featuring an oval carved carnelian intaglio depicting a heraldic crest. The ring is designed with the brand’s signature fleur-de-lys–inspi...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
$75,115Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green onyx art deco chunky signet pinky ring yellow gold
Located in London, GB
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold. Chunky signet pinky 9ct yellow gold with green onyx gemstone cushion shaped, hallmarked. Green onyx signet ring plain 9ct yellow ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Tiffany & Co Sugarloaf Lapis Lazuli Ring 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Square Ridged
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co lapis lazuli ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Lapis lazuli measures 11mm diameter. The lapis is in good condition with some minor abrasions...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 middle aged Woman - Wife , Mother or Sister measuring 10 mm x 5 mm . The body of t...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
Located in SE
195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades flanked with Lilies on the s...
Chalcedony, 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.
Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.
Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.
These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously.
In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.
And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.
Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.