White South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond & White Diamond Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.95x2.95x3.35cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "148 White Diamonds 0.65 CT 1 PE 15.33 CT (13MM) 18KR 9.94 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Light Champagne Color South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A light champagne colour south sea pearl and diaond ring in 18k yellow gold. The south sea pearl is round in shape and measuring 13.7 mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels' black pearl and diamond ring is a mesmerizing blend of elegance and mystique. This ring has one black pearl that is approximately 7.9 millimeters and is accompa...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Two-Tone 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, Circa 1990, USA
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant David Yurman two-tone pearl and diamond ring highlights the brand’s iconic cable motif with a refined and timeless design. Crafted in sterling silver with 18 karat yello...
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pink Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.60ct marquise shaped natural Conch Pearl with GIA Certificate Flame intensity: Silky Gem Flame - Intense flame structure with a horizontal pat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern.
Pearl, 18k Gold
14.38 Millimeter South Sea Pearl Set in Bypass Style 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1.28 carats diamonds and one South Sea pearl 14.38 millimeter.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire and Ruby 2 carats South Sea Gray, Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone ...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
15mm South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 6.50 Weight: 15.9 grams
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Deco Ring with Diamonds & Pearl
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual Deco period ring set in gold and platinum with rose cut and old cut diamonds and pearl. Highlights - Platinum and gold - Rose cut and old cut diamonds - Cultured pearl Meas...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Pearl and Diamonds Ring
Located in Milano, MI
1960s ring set in 18ct white gold with a cultured Japanese pearl of 8mm in diameter and small round cut diamonds. Italian ring size: 10.5
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pink Si...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pin...
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mabé Pearl Ring With Ruby Halo Set in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in valatie, NY
Mabé Pearl Ring With A Ruby Set Halo in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 18k YG, Platinum and Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Naples, FL
David Webb Pearl And Diamond Dome Shaped Ring. This Ring Features A 16MM Pearl And Round Diamonds in Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold And Black Enamel.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising four old European cut diamonds, and one half pearl, in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing a...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.76ct Oval Aquamarine Cultured Pearl Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Aquamarine - Carats - 0.76ct Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Light Blue / Aqua Treatment - Heated - Cultured Pearls - Size - 3.7 - 3.8 mm Cut - Round B...
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Silver Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem Ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Collection, a l...
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl Wit...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Very Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 12.8mm Pearl w/ 1.47ct Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Natural Genuine Diamonds - 28 Round Brilliant Cut w/ 32 Baguette Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.47ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.1 Gra...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 6.29 carats Emerald Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Ocean Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Capturing the essence of ocean tides, this exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat gold and intricately set with a 6.29-carat emerald, 7.81 carats of mother-of-pearl, and 1.13 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian ring with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold marquise ring set with a pearl and old mine-cut diamonds up to 2.00 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16(50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.5 cm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Large South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Kowloon, HK
A beautiful handmade South Sea pearl ring set in 18k white gold and diamond. Classic and elegant design that lasts for a lifetime.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,152Sale Price|20% Off
7.5ct Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pearl & Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:2.12g,D:0.74ct SAPPHIRE MULTI:7.5Cts,PEARL:0.9Cts Size: 24X17 MM
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave and Pearl 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x1.80x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 120 Fancy Diamonds 2.64 CT 1 Pearl 13.15 CT (11.6MM) 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 11.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural South Sea White Pearl With Gold Tone Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3....
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Everyday Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
I am happy to quote you the price. This conch pearl ring can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Ring with Fancy Shaped Diamonds 1.80 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with fancy shaped natural diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total and one natural South Sea pearl measuring 15.86mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Light Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 12.5 mm light golden South Sea Pearl, diamond and sapphire Ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian 18K Gold Emerald Split Pearl and Diamond Wide Half Hoop Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian 18K yellow gold wide tapered half-hoop ring, set with a row of diamonds, a row of emeralds, and a row of split pearls.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carats Natural Green Garant 1 carats S...
Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent 18k white Gold ring set with a South Sea Pearl 13mm and Sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds 1.25 cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Eostre Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold. The idea behind this piece is to bring out the passionate and fiery characteristic of the owner.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 12.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and an old mine-cut diamond up to 1.00 ct - F/G - SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide a...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
10.75mm South Sea White Pearl Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Three Stone
Located in New York, NY
10.75mm South Sea White Pearl Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Three Stone Center Stone: South Sea White Pearl, 10.75mm Diamonds: 0.35 carats total weight Elegant and timeless, this 18K...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring.
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18k Yellow/White Gold Cocktail Ring with Tourmalines, Citrines, Amethysts&Pearl
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning 18k cocktail ring, crafted in a beautiful blend of yellow and white gold, features a timeless, intricate design that truly stands out.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfectly round South Sea pearl sits in the center of this concave 18K white gold ring.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 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.
Pearl, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
BUNDA 13mm Tahitian Pearl Ring with 0.28ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a Tahitian pearl, round in shape, aubergine with silver hues in colour, of clear skin and excell...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Claude Wesel gold and pearls Ring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18 ct gold and pearls Model #3620 1979 7,7 gr Size 52 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ La Cambre visual arts school. He is one...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl and White Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big black Tahitian round pearl with good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mauboussin Amethyst & Mother of Pearl Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Amethyst center stone and Mother of Pearl on both sides. Signed by Mauboussin Size 6 1/2
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
BUNDA 16.4mm Tahitian Pearl ring with 0.52ct Diamonds in 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Double 'Lyra' Cultured Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18ct yellow gold. The ring is set with a large round Tahitian pearl, dark peacock in colour, with clear skin and excellent lustr...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Pink, Yellow Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 4carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 18.3 gram ...
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Gaming Counter 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with 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.
Other, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond Purple Sapphire Topaz 6.98 Carat Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Gold Purple sapphire 58-1,14 ct Topaz 1--Square-6,98ct /1A Mother of pearl 1-1,8 ct Weight 8,57 gram Size 18 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATK...
Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
18K White Gold and Thahitian Pearl Ring by Etsuko Minowa Made 2004
By Etsuko Minowa
Located in Stockholm, SE
This white gold ring features a lustrous Tahitian pearl with a smooth, perfectly round shape and a rich gray hue that reflects subtle green and silver undertones. The band has a scul...
Pearl, White Gold
$1,407Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The back of the ring also has a gorgeous gold cut work. Ring Size 6.5 (can be sized) 18k: 2.5 gms Diamond: 1.34 sct Pearl: 1.05 cts
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
BUNDA 13.8mm Tahitian Pearl and 0.35ct Diamonds ring in 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' cultured Tahitian Pearl and diamond ring made in 18-carat yellow gold. Stamped BUNDA Characteristics of Tahitian Cultured Pearl; 13.8mm. Characteristics of Round Bri...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14.2 grams 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with pearl and single cut diamond up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide by 1.3...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cat Kittens Ruby & Diamond Pave and Pearl 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.50x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "92 Fancy Diamonds 1.29 CT 6 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 8.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave Pearl 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x1.70x3.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 118 Fancy Diamonds 2.00 CT 1 PE 12.45 CT (12MM) 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 9.12 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave & White Mother of Pearl Bulldog Puppy 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.00x3.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold "8 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 136 Fancy Diamonds 1.68 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.05 CT 2 Tiger Eye Stone 6.05 CT 2 White Shell 3.10 CT 18KR 11....
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 15 pearls 4.00 cts and 2 colored stones 3.76 cts Size 56
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turtle Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.80x1.10x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "27 Fancy Diamonds 0.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 7 White Shell 0.60 CT 18KR 2.92 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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