5.38 ct. Green Zircon and Diamond Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade ring features a 5.38 carat green zircon set in an intricately hand engraved 18k yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Coral Engraved Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
CARTIER 18 carat yellow Gold engraved ring with two Coral cabochons CARTIER Engraved Ring in 18 kt yellow Gold setting two Coral Cabochons. Gross weight: 18.4 g Diameter: 16.25 Fren...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women's Hand Engraved Wedding Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certification: Yes Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable)
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Jabel 18k White Gold 0.60ct Diamond Engraved Filigree Work Ring
By Jabel
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Bead Set - 0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 18 White Gold Weight: 3.29 Grams R...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 'LOVE' Engraved with Solitaire Diamond Band
By bo•be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Declare your love in a way that sparkles and shines with this 18K White Gold Love ring. • Crafted from solid 18k white gold • Features the word 'LOVE' engraved on the band • Solitai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 'LOVE' Engraved with Solitaire Diamond Band
By bo•be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Declare your love in a way that sparkles and shines with this 18K Yellow Gold Love ring. • Crafted from solid 18k white gold • Features the word 'LOVE' engraved on the band • Solita...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band Size 6.75
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Band Width: 1.6mm Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold 0.33ctw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.33ctw (approx.) (8) Synthetic Sapphires - Baguette French Cut - Channel Set - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 18k Gold with Removable Ceramic Bands
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring features an antique, mother-of-pearl Chinese gambling counter with motifs dating back to the 18th century. The counter was originally carved in China for export to Britain....
Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA 1.51 Carat Round Antique Openwork Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted with exceptional artistry in 18K GOLD , this ring is an investment in quality and beauty, perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries or as a timeless heirloom.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.50ct Round Antique Engraved Split Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision in white gold of 18K purity, this ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring that every facet of the diamonds reflects light beautifully.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.50ct Round Antique Engraved Split Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision in yellow gold of 18K purity, this ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring that every facet of the diamonds reflects light beautifully.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Heavily Engraved Antique Style 18K White Gold Ring w/Golden Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A bright, 3.11ct oval shaped golden topaz is prong set in the center of this antique style ring, and is flanked on both sides with one princess cut diamond, bordered with crisp, mill...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.05ct Round Antique Fancy Gallery Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.05 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.81 Carat Round Antique Openwork Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted with exceptional artistry in 18K GOLD , this ring is an investment in quality and beauty, perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries or as a timeless heirloom.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.73ct Round Solitaire Bezel Engraved Dome 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.73 Color: H Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious yellow gold , the ring's brightly polished square edge band showcases an intricately engraved texture that adds an alluring tactile quality when viewed from ev...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious white gold , the ring's brightly polished square edge band showcases an intricately engraved texture that adds an alluring tactile quality when viewed from eve...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.7ct Round Double Channel Engraved Ribbon 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a total an adornment of side diamonds graded G-H , SI1-SI2 quality and set in premium 18K white gold, this ring is suitable for special occasions or as a remarkable investment p...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21ct Round Double Channel Engraved Ribbon 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a total an adornment of side diamonds graded G-H , SI1-SI2 quality and set in premium 18K yellow gold, this ring is suitable for special occasions or as a remarkable investment ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Round Antique Engraved Split Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision in yellow gold of 18K purity, this ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring that every facet of the diamonds reflects light beautifully.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.00ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.0 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.51 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.07ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.07 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Round Solitaire Vintage Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.2 Color: H Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.2 Carat Round Solitaire Vintage Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.2 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.6 Carat Round Solitaire Vintage Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.6 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Solitaire Vintage Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.5 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Princess Vintage Engraved Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.51 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.53 Carat Princess Vintage Engraved Trellis 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Princess Carat: 1.53 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21 Carat Round Diamond Engraved Tropical 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality 18K gold, this ring stands as a timeless investment, promising to remain a breathtaking accessory for generations to come.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.3 Carat Round Diamond Engraved Tropical 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality 18K gold, this ring stands as a timeless investment, promising to remain a breathtaking accessory for generations to come.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.3ct Round Antique Fancy Gallery Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.3 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.9ct Round Antique Fancy Gallery Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.9 Color: E Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.97ct Round Solitaire Bypass Engraved Leaf 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.97 Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.9ct Round Solitaire Bypass Engraved Leaf 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.9 Color: D Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.01 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.81ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.81 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.2ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.2 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.81ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.81 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.06ct Round Engraved Three-Stone Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.06 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.7ct Princess Square Halo Engraved Openwork 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious yellow gold , the ring features an intricately engraved design on the band’s square edges, adding depth and personality.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Princess Square Halo Engraved Openwork 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious yellow gold , the ring features an intricately engraved design on the band’s square edges, adding depth and personality.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.02ct Princess Square Halo Engraved Openwork 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious white gold , the ring features an intricately engraved design on the band’s square edges, adding depth and personality.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.7ct Princess Square Halo Engraved Openwork 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious white gold , the ring features an intricately engraved design on the band’s square edges, adding depth and personality.
Diamond, White Gold
Buccellati Gold Wedding Band. Engraved Wedding Band 18K Gold & Yellow Gold 4.8mm
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring features intricate hand-engraved detailing in rose gold that creates a beautiful contrast against the warm gold foundation.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
GIA 0.7ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 0.7 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.1ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.1 Color: F Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.22ct Round Bezel Filigree Flower Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 2.22 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.72ct Round Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with This exquisite diamond ring featuring a captivating centerpiece of a GIA-certified round diamond weighing 1.72 , graded H and SI1. The exquisite craftsmanship...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Round Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with This exquisite diamond ring featuring a captivating centerpiece of a GIA-certified round diamond weighing 1.2 , graded H and SI1. The exquisite craftsmanship ...
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Band Width: 2mm Condition: Excellent
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
It is beautifully engraved around the band. Item #R1340 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Measurements: Top of the ring measures 2.46 mm wide and band measures 2.46 mm wide.
18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.51ct Round Solitaire Bezel Engraved Dome 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.51 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6. This classic wedding band is crafted in 18k white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.8 Carat Round Antique Openwork Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted with exceptional artistry in 18K GOLD , this ring is an investment in quality and beauty, perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries or as a timeless heirloom.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in 18k white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
4.72 Carat Blue Zircon and Diamond Hand-Engraved Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strikingly brilliant with amazing, almost neon Tahitian blue color, this 4.72 carat zircon is absolutely stunning set in one of our most popular signature designs. This vibrant gem h...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious yellow gold , the ring's brightly polished square edge band showcases an intricately engraved texture that adds an alluring tactile quality when viewed from ev...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Blossom Wedding Band Ring - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Blossom Wedding Band Ring - Size 6 1/4.
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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