Sunita Nahata Pearl 6.05ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Pink Sapphire & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented an exquisite ring of pearls and pink sapphire that perfectly combine appeal and refinement. The opulent 18-karat yellow gold creates this gorgeous combination, with glossy ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Abstract Ring Diamond Red Enamel Cultured Pearl Sz 6 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish abstract diamond and cultured pearl cocktail ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 11.60 mm White Pearl & Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique engagement ring, showcasing a single 11.60 mm pearl elegantly enclosed in a bypass design accented by sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.09 carat total.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Fresh Water Pearl, Blue Sapphire 1.03 Carat Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats Ring in 18 karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.98 grams "We first opened doors i...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Bone 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamonds and Pearl Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft Bone 18 Karat Yellow Gold And Silver Diamonds And Pearl Cocktail Ring Made entirely by hand by our craftsmen. Ring total weight 65 grams Diamonds weight 0.18 karat Ring si...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated cocktail ring features a gorgeous 12mm white South Sea pearl in the centre of a twist cross-over mount, pavè set with round brilliant cut diamonds with an approxi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring Fish Motive South Sea Pearl Diamonds Pink Sapphires 18 Karat Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Pave set with 138 brilliant cut Diamonds of 2.94 ct and 24 pink Sapphires weighing 0.59 ct. In 18 K white Gold with black Rhodium. The ring is currently size 57/17 but can easily be...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rho...
Sunita Nahata Pearl 6.15ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Pink Sapphire & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presented an exquisite ring of pearls and pink sapphire that perfectly combine appeal and refinement. The opulent 18-karat yellow gold creates this gorgeous combination, with glossy ...
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow 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 0.90 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 14.41 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
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 0.82 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamonds White Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Bow Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous 18K white gold fashion ring composed of a 1.90 g of white glossy pearl (11 mm) in the center and two bows on the two sides all studded with 0.63 ct of little white diamonds.
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Mother-of-Pearl Marqueterie Bombe Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial Van Cleef & Arpels ring in 18KT gold, designed as a broad rounded bombe band decorated with mother-of-pearl marqueterie. Repeating polished panels of pale and dark ...
18k Gold
Cultured Akoya Pearl and Baguette Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pearl and Diamonds Pearl Count: 1 Pearl Size: 10.15 - 10.24 mm Pearl Color: White Diamond Count: 35 Diamond Cut: Baguette Diamond Total Carat We...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and Pavé Diamond Open Swirl Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Tahitian pearl and round brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Shape & Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: SI1–SI2 Diamond Tot...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
-9.1mm cultured Australian South Sea Pearl -39 Baguette cut diamonds 0.42ct -44 Round cut diamonds 0.71ct -Total Diamond carat weight: 1.13ct -Ring Size (UK: L 1/2, USA Rings Size...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,390Sale Price|49% Off
NWT $12, 779 18KT Rare South Sea Pearl Tahitian Yellow 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 Yellow Cognac Diamond Ring. This...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite 0.72 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 3.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weigh...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco antique pearl ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18mm South Sea Pearl Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond cocktail ring features a large and beautiful pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a fine nacre and its natural color and luster...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, rubies, and South Sea pearl Diamond Shape: Round and baguette cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with 1.64 Carat Diamonds and a Big Pearl South Sea
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With 1.64 Carat Diamonds and a Big South Sea Pearl A ring who shines royalty ! Diamonds: 1.64 carat brilliant cut diamonds G vs South Sea Pearl: 15.90 mm Ma...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,016Sale Price|44% Off
Baroque South Sea Pearl Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rhodium Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant "Toi Et Moi" ring is an ode to timeless romance and unparalleled craftsmanship. Nestled within the embrace of 18 karat rhodium gold, two resplendent Baroque South Sea Pe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$4,160Sale Price / item|36% Off
Croc Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct Yellow Gold with yellow diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pearl perched between the lips, the sleeping croc embodies the beauty of the sea. The Australian Akoya pearl has a rich history, birthed in the pristine waters off the East Coast o...
Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.14 grams South Sea Pearl: 10.09 mm "W...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,139Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Cultured Pearl Emerald Amethyst Diamonds Ruby White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this remarkable artistic ring, a true masterpiece of jewellery, harmoniously combining the brilliance of emerald, amethyst, diamond and ruby cultured pearls with the timeles...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
$5,651Sale Price|40% Off
$9, 419 18KT Gold Rare Natural Pearl 6.50CT Pink Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold White Fine South Sea Pearl Crossover Ring comprised of Rare Fine Fancy Pink Sapphires and with Gorgeous ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Magnificent 18 Karat White Gold Ring with 14.5 Carat Diamonds and a Big Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt white gold ring with diamonds and a big South Sea 14.3 mm pearl Diamonds: 350 brilliant cut diamonds, Total : Ca. 14.50 Carat of Top color and clarity diamonds. P...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,657Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby 0,55 CTS princess cut. Very modern and essential design. All Giulia Colussi jewelr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mauboussin White Gold and Gray Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with gray Mother of Pearl. Signed by Mauboussin Size 7
18k Gold
Silver Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Wide Band Ring in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Tahitian pearl and diamond Pearl Type: Silver Tahitian pearl Pearl Shape: Round Pearl Size: Approximately 11.85 mm Pearl Overtone: Gr...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Priyashi Nahata Blue Topaz and Mother of Pearl Love Ring V1 in 18KWG
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gemstone: London Blue, Sky Blue Topaz, and White Mother of Pearl. Gemstone weight varies according to ring size.
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Priyashi Nahata Blue Topaz and Mother of Pearl Love Ring V3 in 18KWG
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gemstone: Sky Blue, Swiss Blue Topaz, and White Mother of Pearl. Gemstone weight varies according to ring size.
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Priyashi Nahata Blue Topaz and Mother of Pearl Love Ring V2 in 18KWG
By Priyashi Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gemstone: London Blue, Swiss Blue Topaz, and White Mother of Pearl. Gemstone weight varies according to ring size.
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Fresh Water Pearl and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Fresh Water Pearl & Diamond Ring Size: 5.5 Ring Weight: 10.9 Grams Graduated Band Width: 2.7mm - 5.5mm Ornament Dimensions: 22.2mm x 21.7mm Sta...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Two-Tone South Sea Pearl & Pavé Diamond Star Cutout Statement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This exquisite pearl and diamond geometric cocktail ring is uniquely crafted in both white and yellow gold. At the center of this stunning piece lies a lustrous golde...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Golden South Sea Pearl with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl with Brown Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 21.16 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pearl with Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 23.22 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bluish Grey Mabe Pearl with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mabe Pearl with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Brown Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.6 cm Length: 3.6 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Coral Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified Coral Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring features oval cut coral and pearl set in a cluster with diamonds in a flower shape making a cocktail ri...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pisces Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Pisces ring features an untreated South Sea pearl of 14mm diameter. The pearl displays fine nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way. It is...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold free organic shape diamond pavé ring centering a large Tahiti baroque grey pearl set between two white gold wa...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Double Diamond Halo High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This exquisite ring showcases a luminous cultured pearl, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. The large pearl sits gracefully at the center, embraced by a da...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 11.85ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Pearl and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Designer red garnet ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite, Diamond, Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite 0.28 carat, Diamond 0.06 carat and Black Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Tota...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Kt Yellow Gold Swan Ring with Diamond 0.06cts and Pearl
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Purple Mother of Pearl Enamel Flower Ring Small round-cut bezel-set diamonds of 0.52 carat, purple mother of pearl enamel, set on 18 karat rose gold and sterling silver; m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pink Cultured Pearl Pink and Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
This cocktail ring is made of 18k white gold with black rhodium plating.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
14.5 mm South Sea Pearl With 2.49 carat D Color VVS 1 Clarity Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Indulge in the ultimate expression of timeless luxury with this exquisite ring featuring a 14.5 mm South Sea pearl and a 2.49-carat diamond of exceptional quality.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a 10.5mm Golden South Sea cultured pearl accented by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI2 clarity and H color totaling 0.10 carats. Finger size 6...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Ladies Gold Ring Set with 20 Diamonds and Pearl, by Wempe
By Wempe
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Ladies Gold Ring set with 20 Diamonds and Pearl, by WEMPE. Unique piece of jewelry from the traditional Jewelry Wempe. The ring is set with 20 trapeze cut diamonds, of bes...
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite 1.96 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.50 carats and Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total ...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Lapis Lazuli 8.82ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Pearl and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Designer lapis lazuli ring in 18K white gold with diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 12-13 MM 0.94 CTTW 18KT
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring features: 18K White gold Sapphire weight: 0.48 Carats Diamonds Weight:: 0.46 Carats South Sea Pearl; 12-13 mm Ring size: 6.25
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,721Sale Price|20% Off
Utopia 18kt. White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Utopia 18kt. white gold Akoya cultured pearl cocktail ring. Designer: Utopia Made in Italy, after 2000 Hallmarked with 750 mark and Brand's logo and Italian hallmarks. It was Octobe...
18k Gold, White Gold
GEORGES LE TURCQ Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold Plique-À-Jour Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Japonisme inspired ring The baroque-shaped natural pearl measuring approximately 11.3 x 7.6 mm. Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, ...
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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