$2,070Sale Price|40% Off
Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Modern akoya cultured pearl and diamond ring with a twist! Handmade manufactured in 18 karat white gold. Elegantly curved design with concave and convex elements; pavé-set with 55 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,374Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 0.84 Carats 13-14MM 4.9 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose gold ring featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 13-14 MM flanked with 99 round brilliants weighing 0.84 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI 4.9 Grams Nice Luster & Narce AA
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This incredible Edwardian crossover engagement ring features a 0.67ct old mine cut diamond set in a six claw open back setting complimented by a natural saltwater pearl measuring 3.8...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Splendid You and Me ring, it is formed of 2 daisy pattern decorated with rose- cut diamonds and centered each one of 2 buttons pearls...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mabe Pearl with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mabe Pearl with Blue Sapphire 3.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 68 Total Weight: 31.8 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 25.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.37 Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster & White Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant cocktail ring, featuring a 14.50 mm white south sea pearl center stone.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Baroque-Shape Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Pearl: 3.87grm total weight Pink Sapphire: 0.37ct total weight Diamond: 0.13ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $8, 850 18KT Gold Large Fancy White South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 14KT or 18KT Yellow Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond Ring. This Magnificent Ring is comprised of...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Large Triple 3 South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Fancy Large South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond Ring. This Magnificent Ring is comprised of Rare Fin...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamonds White Gold Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring is made in 18kt white gold and platinum. It has a ravishing twisted design. It is set with a natural creamy (with a touch of pink) pearl of 5,79 mm of diameter, and with 2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tahitian Pearl and Ombre Blue Sapphire Multi Row Coil Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating Tahitian pearl and sapphire ring is a stunning fusion of organic beauty and vivid gemstone color, centered around a lustrous grey Tahitian pearl that glows with a de...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ruby & Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 Elevate your elegance with this breathtaking vintage South Sea pearl cocktail ring, a true statement of timeless luxury. At its heart, a lustrous South Sea pearl ra...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring with 2.20 ct Natural Diamonds with Pearl - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.32 Carat Round Brilliant Flower Diamond Ring with a Gorgeous Pearl This stunning and one of a kind ring features a dazzling 2.32 carat round brilliant diamonds, set in 18K white g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mother of Pearl and Tiger Eye Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 52 diamonds 0.49 cts, one mother of pearl 3.45 cts and one tiger eye 3.42 cts Size 52
Tiger's Eye, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.86 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.99 grams South Sea Pearl: 14 mm "We ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.74 grams South Sea Pearl: 13.1 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.9 cm Length: 2.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.3 grams South Sea Pearl: 14.3 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 4.05 grams South Sea Pearl: 10.4 mm "We first...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 9.8 grams South Sea Pearl: 13.2 mm "We ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Art Deco Ring in 18-Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Vintage art deco ring in 18-carat gold adorned with cultured pearl and marcasite stones. 1920s / 30s. Diameter: 17.5 mm. US size: 7.25. In excellent condition. Stam...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Ring White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Onyx Mother Pearl Decorated Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.38 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.92 grams South Sea Pearl: 12.6 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.97 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.33 grams South Sea Pearl: 14.5 mm "W...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,580Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl, Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and unique multi gemstone floral ring. Center Tahitian pearl surrounded by 4.80ct of round yellow sapphires heat and 0.78ct of round brilliant diamonds. 5.58ct total gemst...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.42 Carat Natural Fancy Pink-Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring With Pearls, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision in a polished 18k Pink gold & 18k white gold mounting, this ring symbolizes true luxury.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Three Row Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring 1.57 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 13MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold ring features one center pearl, 13 mm, flanked with 118 round brilliants weighing 1.57 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural untreated Sapphire Natural Pearl Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Purity & Fidelity This stunning antique ring is from the Victorian period Classy Trilogy design related to sentiment and life together Composed by a selection of three stone for ...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 19th Century Natural Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Lovely antique charm ring, it is made of a flat double ring like a gold ribbon which asymmetrically retains a natural pearl and a cushion-cut sapphire on ...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
ART & CRAFT 1890 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jade Rubies & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An European Art-Craft cocktail ring. This is an amazing cocktail ring created in Europe, back in the 1890-1900. This rare art & craft sculptural ring is a one-of-a-kind piece master...
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,925Sale Price|25% Off
Schoeffel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Ring with Green and Orange Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
A deep passion for pearls and unstoppable commitment to this unique jewel is what characterizes the history of Schoeffel. Since founded in 1921 in Germany, the brand has been devoted...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sybarite Sceptre Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Rubies & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The ultimate symbol of regality crafted in the finest 18ct gold with an accent of rare South Sea pearl, this Sybarite Sceptre ring is fit for a queen. 18K White Gold Pearl Charm Dang...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
18kt Gioielliamo pink Gold Ring with Pearl & Rock Crystal set 3.5ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Gioielliamo pink Gold Ring with Pearl & Rock Crystal set 3.5ct Diamonds Pearl with Rock Crystal on top which gives the ring an amazing and unique look. Diamonds: 150 diamonds ...
Diamond, Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Toi et Moi Akoya Natural Pearl Crossover 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold "Moi & Toi" crossover ring set with two Japanese Akita white natural sea water pearls. US size 7.5, can b...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,735Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $9, 559 18kt Gold Rare Natural Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large South Sea Pearl and Gray Tahitian Pearl Crossover Fancy Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. This...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Topaz, Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2 carats approx. Mother of Pearl 2.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.90 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited Edition About th...
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This scintillating ring by Yoko London showcases a rich Golden South Sea pearl and diamonds. The sumptuous tones of the rare Golden South Sea pearl add an unrivalled touch of eleganc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...
Keshi Pearl, Multi-Color Sapphire and 18 Karat Gold "Biwa Flower" Ring
Located in Miami, FL
"Biwa Flower" ring, designed with large keshi pearl as petals, centered by a cluster of mixed-cut multicolor sapphires, mounted in 18 karat white gold. The ring is Sz-5, weights 30.4...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Three Stone 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Victoriana This superb Victorian period ring is 1870/80 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, marked Bearing beautiful engraving details and unique setting Set in the trilogy man...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped Art Nouveau Diamond & Natural Pearl Peacock Bird Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Bird Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite 18ct gold Art Nouveau bird ring is a true masterpiece. The ring features a beautifully crafted pe...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Price: £1450 This delicate ring by Yoko London features a lustrous Freshwater Pearl set amongst a scintillating row of mixed-cut diamonds. This dainty ring will add an unrivalled tou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Clover Crossover Ruby Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Clover Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian ‘Red, White & Blue’ Clover Ring. Set with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire & a Natural Seed Pearl Crossover. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.99 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 15.5 grams South Sea Pearl: 14.1 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.83 grams South Sea Pearl: 13 mm "We f...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl, Pink Sapphire 3.0 carats and Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 13.82 grams Pearl: 13mm "...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.23 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.82 grams South Sea Pearl: 10 mm "We f...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.38 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.77 grams South Sea Pearl: 13.3 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 28.24 grams South Sea Pearl: 11-13 mm "...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.68 grams South Sea Pearl: 12.5 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.48 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 23.5 grams South Sea Pearl: 15.5 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Pearl and White Diamond .55 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic fashion ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose Gold setting with natural white pearl, pink corralium secundum, and natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl and Round Diamond 'X' Motif Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Shape & Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.16 CTW Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS–SI Pearl Size: 8.45 mm Total Item Weig...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.84 grams South Sea Pearl: 14.6 mm "We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Openwork Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegance, grace, precision and technique are the characteristics of this precious object de art. This ring is the result of realizing an idea through expert technical craftsmanship: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pearl, Diamond, 2.08 Carat Blue Sapphire and Tsavorite Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphires = 2.08 carats Tsavorites = 0.26 carats Diamonds = 0.08 carats Stamped 750 18k Ring size 6.25
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.0 Ct Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An unique Victorian example, 1870 ca Very beautiful, fashioned upon three rare Natural not Nucleated Salt Sea Pearls, the trio inspired the whole unique design 1.0 Full carat of old ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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