Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.44 Ct Square Black Onyx in Bezel Setting
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Black Onyx Gemstone Weight - 2.44 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Square Gemstone size - 9 x 9 mm Gross Weight ...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White Gold Gentlemans Cluster Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
OTHER DIAMONDS: twenty round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat, approximately H color, VS clarity. METAL: 18-karat white gold. WEIGHT: 18.9 grams. RING S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, Circa 1810
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late Georgian period, 1810. Origin: United Kingdom. Size: 9 Weight: 4.75 gr. This ring is a late English Georgian mourning band, made of yellow gold and black enamel, to com...
Enamel
$4,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.66 Carat Three Stone Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Pink Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 3.66 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 9 x 7 mm > Diamond Weight - 0.23 ct...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,844Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.8 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 2.8 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 9 x 7 mm > ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,122Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Flickering Stone Engagement ring Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000
Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 9. Marked: 2 KM 90%. Weight - 7.3 grams.
Jade, Gold
$13,055Sale Price|40% Off
Opal Pink Sapphires Gold Ring Promise Wedding Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern in design and showcasing an array of stunning bright colors, this exquisite brightly polished 18K gold ring is the ultimate selection for engagement or other celebratory occas...
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band 10g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The top of the ring measures 6.5mm wide. Ring size is 9 1/2 and can be sized up or down, one full size or less.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified 9 Carat Carved Emerald, Diamond and Black Onyx Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* An art-deco 9.80 carat Zambian Emerald carving, Diamond and Black Onyx cocktail ring. The center stone...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
$3,588Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Certified 2.87 CTW Octagon Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone weight - 2.87 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Octagon Gemstone size - 9 x 7 mm Diamond weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Double Row Starry Sky Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Side Stones: D0.29ct Natural Diamonds Total Weight: 1.58g Available Sizes (US): 6~9# (Resizable) This stunning 18K yellow gold double row starry sky ring sparkles with natural diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,389Sale Price / set|20% Off
18 Kt Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
Located in София, BG
Set of 18 kt Gold rings Gold color: Yellow Ring size: The bigger one - 9; and the smaller one - 6 (US) weight: 6.57 grams (Bigger one); 4.28 grams (smaller one) Total weight: 10.85 g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Emerald Cut Sapphire Tapered Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 4.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The overall execution is substantial and deliberate, with a smooth, contoured profile and a balanced, confident presence on the hand. Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Center S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.34ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold (solitaire's prongs) Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.08ct Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Atlas Roman Numerals Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
With a size 9 fit, this ring is perfect for those who appreciate classic design infused with modern flair, making it an ideal choice for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold 1853 1 Dollar Coin Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 1 Dollar United States Coin from 1853. Circa 1960s Size 9 1/2, resizable
18k Gold
Vintage 0.43 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage 1950s gold and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring 1.7 CT
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.7 cts Gemstone shape - Pear Gemstone size - 9 x 6.6 mm Diamond weight - 0.65 cts D...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Picchiotti 18KT Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial 18KT gold diamond cluster ring by Picchiotti, set with round brilliant cut diamonds in a bold, structured cluster across the front. The ring is marked 750 and carries a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.33 Ct 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 3.33 cts Gemstone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Size - 9 x 7 mm Diamond Weight - 0.67 cts ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Massage Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 and manufactured in lost wax elements. While it can be worn discreetly beyond the boudoir, the Double Sphere Ma...
18k Gold, Gold
$2,675
Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Divine and luxurious looking Ice Diamond Ring with seed pearls hand woven with pave diamonds around. Ring Size: 7 ( can be sized ) 18k:3.38g Diamond:1.87ct Pearl:3ct
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tacori Dantela Semi-Mount Engage Ring Wed Band White Gold 18k Dia.41ctw fits 6mm
By Tacori
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $6980 Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Brand: Tacori Collection: Dantela Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information N...
White Gold
Cartier 1970s Sterling Gold and Onyx Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Heart ring, the top measures 9/16 x 1/2 inch and is with Onyx, finger size 5 1/4.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring 2.20 Carat Total
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Lady's 18 karat white gold diamond and sapphire halo ring are 9.90 mm in diameter at the top, with shoulders measuring 2.85 mm. The height of the ring, with an undercarriage of diam...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18ct White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 0.89ct 4.51g
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.24ct, graded F colour and VS clarity, bringing the total diamond weight to 0.89ct. Metal: 18ct White Gold Carat: 0.89ct (0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring 1.35ct
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold half diamond set eternity ring by Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swiss Modern Aquamarine and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Noted: Shown on model with matching necklace Inv. #22975 SIZE: Ring Size 9 , it can be sized. WEIGHT: 17.2 grams STONES: 20ct superb deep blue Aquamarine and 1.0 carats tot...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Small Double Sphere Massage Ring" 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Small Double Sphere Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and is manufactured in lost wax elements. While it can be worn discreetly beyond the boudoir, the "Small ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 9, ring top is 13mm wide. Minor dents are present.
Diamond, Gold
$6,802Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring in 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This 1970's design ruby and diamond ring features 16 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.85 carats and 9 rubies. Size 6.5. Can be sized at no charge. Metal Type: 18 Kt Yellow ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,115Sale Price|40% Off
Aquamarine Ring Gold Modern Engagement Ring Natural Blue Beryl Two Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold fine ring with two Aquamarines aquamarine origin - Brazil aquamarine measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.35 in, 0.12 х 0.24 х 0.39 in / 3 х 9 х 9 mm, 3 х 6 х 10 mm ring weight...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tectonic 1.35ct Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Band, 1999 (with Box)
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Mid Century Modern Year: 1999 Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 9 Carat Weight: 1.35 Cut: Round Brilliant Color Range: F-G Clarity Range: VVS-VS Graded acco...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Men's' Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Men's Dome ring features 0.66 carat GIA certified emerald cut J VS2 diamond set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring , with approx. 9 x 8.81mm sapphire and 0.44ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Signet Ring, 18KT Gold Carved Amethyst Intaglio Armorial
Located in Braintree, GB
The arms are cut deep into the stone: a shield surmounted by a helm and crest, with mantling flowing down each side, so the ring seals a complete achievement in wax. The amethyst is ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the side of the setting with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Carat Classical Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 9 mm Diamond Weight - 0.24 ct D...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Worn stamp Makers Mark G. H Circa 1910 An 18ct gold diamond ring, circa 1910, set with six illusion set diamonds in a crisp geometric panel. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. LUCIDA 18kt Gold Ring with Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Collection: Lucida Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamond Ring Size: 9 Stamped: Tiffany & Co. 750, LUCIDA Total weight: 16.6 grams / 10.7 dwt Collateral: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18kt Gold Solitaire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Metal: 18Kt Gold Stone: Natural Diamond Ring size: 9 1/2 (resizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, 1950s Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby Cluster Ring 118ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1950s This exquisite vintage cluster ring, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, is a true statement piece that embodies the eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold / Platinum Circa 1910 An elegant Edwardian diamond ring featuring a geometric openwork panel, the stones set in platinum and arranged in a symmetri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$6,184Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Engagement gift Partner ring special person art Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size - 6...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,178Sale Price|40% Off
Indigolite Gold Ring Tourmaline Antique Style Engagement Ring art nouveau style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
The finishing touch is provided by the way in which the stone dances with the light as it sits atop the signature black finish of the ring. Perfect for showing your love for that spe...
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
John Hardy Amethyst Diamond Ring Silver and 18 Karat*
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
Hardy Silver Amethyst Diamonds Ring 5.00ct Natural Amethyst 12 x 9.8mm .20ct Natural Diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. 8.9 Grams. Deck of Ring: 17 X 14mm Silver & 18kt yello...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Ring Gold Modern Engagement Ring Natural Blue Beryl Two Stones gift
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold fine ring with two Aquamarines aquamarine origin - Brazil aquamarine measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.35 in, 0.12 х 0.24 х 0.39 in / 3 х 9 х 9 mm, 3 х 6 х 10 mm ring weight...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage ring is set with a vivid oval citrine at its center, held in place by six prongs on a setting with a domed band that i...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,245Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k gold ring is currently a size 6 (easily resized up or down) and weighs 9 grams.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,481Sale Price|20% Off
18 kt Yellow and Pink Gold Engagement Rings
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold ring Gold color: Yellow and Pink Ring size: The bigger one - 9 1/2; and the smaller one is - 5 1/2 (US) Total weight: 10.46 grams The Rings can be made in different sizes ...
18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Natural Diamond Illusion Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Maker's Mark B & K Circa 1910 Step back into the elegant Edwardian era with this captivating and authentic 18ct ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Oval Cut Half Eternity Band in 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Could you prefer a different metal or size don't hesitate to inquire. Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Shape or Cut: Oval Cut Average Color/Clarity: Red/ Clarity, VS Total Weight Emeral...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18CT Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A beautiful cocktail ring, perfect for your special events, a perfect birthday gift for your special lady. Make a statement where-ever you go with an Imperial creation. Emerald cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Vintage ring, its setting is formed of three flat gold wires that end at the top with two rows of three claws holding a rectangular step-cut citrine. Weig...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Band w/ Independent App.
Located in Lexington, KY
This exceptional marquise diamond band was made in the 1970s in both platinum and 18k yellow gold. This beautiful ring showcases 9 marquise diamonds, graduating in size.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond and tourmaline cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 CT Invisible Set Emerald & 0.55 CT Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:7.3 mm Band Width: 4.3 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 2.20 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct...
.45 Carat Diamond Rose White Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
12.5mm Wide heavy diamond band ring. 9 round full cut diamonds on both ends of ring totaling 18 diamonds, set into 18k White gold ends with a 18k rose gold middle. 18 round full cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.