Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pearl and diamond ring by Yoko London features a spectacular 15.8mm South Sea pearl, surrounded by scintillating diamond petals. Set in 18ct white gold, this one of a ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Keshi Pearl – 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Helsinki, FI
Only one piece available. Materials: 18k yellow and white gold South Sea keshi pearl Salt & Pepper diamonds and Rubies Comes with a certificate Handcrafted in Finland
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eostre Lavender Colour Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 13.5 mm Lavender Colour Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold It consists of A 13.5 mm Lavender Colour Freshwater pearl Total Sapphire weight is 0.89 c...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s).
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Pearl & Old Cut Diamond Saddle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 6.70 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring Material: 18k white gold Gemstone Details: Black Pearl at center Ring Size: 5.5 Ring Measurements: 0.78″ x 0.60″ x 1.30″ Total Weight: 6.2g (...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18k Gold Cosmos Triple Stack Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Cosmos Three Stack Rings from the Microcosmos Series are devised as a game, a construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes att...
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...
18K White Gold Ring with 13.5mm White Pearl and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An elegant 18K white gold ring featuring a luminous 13.5mm white pearl, accented by two brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14mm South Sea Pearl & 0.96 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The diamonds are carefully set in a pave setting, creating a continuous line of sparkle that accentuates the beauty of the pearl. The ring is crafted in 18K white gold, a durable an...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Golden South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Blackened 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian South Sea pearl, ruby and diamond ring, crafted in blackened 18k gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural South Sea Tahiti Green Pearl With Pink Tone Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3.00 C...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Estate 18K Diamond South Sea Pearl Spiral Swirl Freeform Cocktail Ring 16.5mm
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This elegantly designed contemporary cocktail ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and centered by a 16.55mm South Sea pearl exhibiting a beautiful cream color with very even luster with...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural Ruby - 13 Carat South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitome of...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,500
Cultured Pearl Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cultured pearl gold ring Set with a semi-baroque cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.5 x 14 mm, 18 karat yellow gold Ring size: 5.5 US Total weight: 6.3 grams
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine and Pearl Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine and Pearl Shield Ring.
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat 2.00 Carat Gooldish Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" tr...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Germany wurzbacher 18k yellow gold ring with pearl and diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
This captivating ring features a lustrous pearl, elegantly complemented by two small, fine diamonds in brilliant cut.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1.72 Carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold, Size 6.75 Diamond total carat weight of 1.72 carat weight Silver Gray Tahitian P...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerald Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerlad Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald 1.50 carats South Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring is ...
South Sea Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Black Rhodium Gold Pearl & Chocolate Diamond Ring
By Iridesse
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous pearl and diamond ring is made in 18k white gold with black rhodium.
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram Thi...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A striking cocktail ring, offered by Clairs-A, featuring a golden South Sea pearl of approximately 12 mm, gracefully nested in a flower-like setting. The smooth, lustrous surface of ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Large Silver Baroque Pearl and Diamond Vintage Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous ring features a large silver baroque pearl surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Golden South Sea Pearl Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 3ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive contemporary cocktail done in 18K white gold and centered by a beautiful golden south sea pearl measuring 11.90mm surrounded by approximately 3ctw in round and baguette...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.72 carat Diamond and Silver Grey Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A Silver gray Tahitian pearl and white diamonds ring from FERRUCCI Entirely made in 18k white gold, Size 6.75 Diamond total carat weight of 1.72 carat weight Silver Gray Tahitian P...
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two Tone approx 14 grams Hight Quality - well made Tahitian Pearl Ring Two tone Yellow & ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Cluster with Vines and Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif Details: Size 5 Akoya pearls range from 5.5mm to 6.5mm 2.3grams total
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring with Diamonds, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi Et Moi Pearl Ring with Diamonds, 18k. Ring Size 5.50 US. - signed VCA and numbered B 5152 P 29.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Dress Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A striking example of 1960s design, this vintage ring centres on a lovely cultured pearl with a beautiful creamy lustre, measuring approximately 9.75mm in diameter. The pearl is set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
13.5 Mm Mabe Pearl and Heart Shaped Halo Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.6 Grams Ring Height: 20.3 mm tall Pearl Diameter: 13.5 mm Pearl Count: 1 mabe pearl Diamond Count: 16 brilliant cu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rodorite - 4 carat Natural South Sea Pearl The Ring is a real show stopper and it is from...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct - 24.5 gram - 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and brilliant cut diamond. 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of the ring is in an oval shape...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 4.50cttw 13.40mm
Located in Winter Springs, FL
If you have ever wanted a ring with a presence, look no further. This fabulous piece is done in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 4.50cttw in G-I color Vs1-Si1 clarity round...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman One-of-a-Kind Pearl Emerald Ring, 18k Gold & Silver
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A beautiful one-of-a-kind pearl and emerald ring. This ring has been handmade in our workshops using a central pearl, which is flanked by emeralds and set in hand-engraved 18k yellow...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.51 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Golden Colour South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A round 13.5 mm golden colour south sea pearl and diamond ring in 18k white gold. The ring band underneath the south sea pearl is ribbon-like and set with diamond pave.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Silvery White Iridescent South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
12.15 Carats Beautiful Silvery White Iridescent South Sea Pearl 16.50 x 13.50 mm Elongated Egg Oval Shape South Sea Pearl Size AAA Quality Extremely Beautiful, Captivating Pearl Hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k G...
Angie Marie 18k Gold 13mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Black Enamel Isis Goddess Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.65 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 12.07 Grams Ring Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pearl and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k gold cocktail ring features a beautiful 16 mm pearl at its center, accented with diamonds.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio 9mm White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring EU49
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Passo Doppio White Cultured Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage Bvlgari ring from the Passo Doppio range featuring an excellent quality 9mm white cul...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whimsical Cultured Pearl, Diamond & Blue Sapphire Flower Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring type: Cocktail Ring size: 7.75 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 14.2 grams Pearls: South Sea cultured Natural Sapphires: 1.88 ctw Natural Diamonds: .70 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k ...
South Sea White Pearl & Pink Sapphire Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x3.10x3.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 WHITE PEARL16.96 CT 135 Pink Sapphire 5.12 CT 18KR 9.91 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scandinavian ring with pearl and diamonds, 18k white gold.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Origin: Scandinavia. Material: 18k white gold, pearl and diamonds. Dimensions: Ring size US 7 3/4.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Arthur King Diamond, South Sea Pearl, and 18K Gold Convertible Ring(s)
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King designed and handmade this diamond and pearl convertible ring in his signature organic style, circa 1970. King is a significant figure in mid-20th-century modernist jewel...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Luminous 0.60ct Natural Diamond & Golden South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
The architectural design showcases 24 tapered diamonds and 4 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.60ct, radiating a premium G-H color and VS clarity shimmer. Crafted in rich 18K yello...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
9 Mm White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Quilt Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Pearl Diameter: 9 mm Pearl Count: 1 white akoya pearl Diamond Count: 6 round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea White Pearl & White Diamond Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.65x3.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "123 White Diamonds 0.64 CT 1 WHITE PEARL 18.62 CT 18KR 9.59 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry O...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold 1.38ct Diamond and Pearl Ring MF14-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A luminous 16mm Pearl makes a statement at the center of this dazzling luxury ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Cluster. Vines Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif Details: Size 6 Akoya pearls range from 4 to 6mm 1.5mm diamond 2.2grams total
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Statement ring with Uncut diamond, Mother of pearl handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A statement ring with Mother of Pearl and a shiny uncut diamond in the centre. You will notice black enamel work all around the border of the ring, this work is called "Partaash" in ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold and Pearl Ring by Bo Almen, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring is crafted in 18 karat gold and set with a clustered arrangement of pearls. The top forms a softly contoured, asymmetrical oval dish, gently sloping upward to cradl...
18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Conch Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring, made by Spectra Fine Jewelry, is a captivating piece that seamlessly blends elegance with contemporary design.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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