Coral Reef Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Golden South Sea Pearl is surrounded with textured Diamond branches in 18k yellow gold in this stunning cocktail ring.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,918Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features a 13.50 millimeter Golden South Sea Pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond North Star Cocktail Halo Ring 18k Celestial
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Figaro Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl – 6.9g
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique Italian ring in Figaro chain style, crafted in 750 (18k) yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Concept Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 5 1/2
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Ring Size: 5 1/2 (Resizable) Weight: 6.5 grams Brand: Chanel Material: 18K White Gold Main Stone: Diamond Gemstone: Pearl Accessories: Our Gift Box Condition: Pre-owned
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yvel Satin Sea Baroque Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 6
By Yvel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the elegance of Yvel's craftsmanship with this exquisite Satin Sea Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring, set in 18k yellow gold. The lustrous pearl, known for its unique organic ...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring with a Yellow Pearl & Channel Set Diamond Accents - 6.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a nice classic style 18k yellow gold ring with diamond accents flanking a central yellow pearl
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn It displays the skilful ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
18K White Gold & Diamonds 15.8 mm South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
HAKIMOTO By Jewel Of Ocean 18K white gold & Diamonds cocktail ring with 0.528 carats of round brilliant diamonds, 15.8mm White South Sea cultured pearl at center.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring parure with matching Ring and Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold. The magni...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BJC Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Scroll Ring Size 8 #23772
By BJC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
BJC Sterling Silver 18k Pearl Cluster Scroll Ring - This elegant BJC sterling silver 18k gold ring features a raised pearl cluster center surrounded by intricate scroll and bead wor...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Salvini Pearl & Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K White Gold Size US 6.5-8
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Salvini spiral wrap ring crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a luminous white round pearl accented with round brilliant cut diamonds along the band.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 2 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, Gray color, Pink...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Vintage 18K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large Australia pearl of 13 mm and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.6 karats, Italy 1950s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morganite, Pink Sapphires, Mother of Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite, Pink Sapphires & Mother of Pearls Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,552Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:3.26g, Silver: Diamond:1.31ct PEARL:2.4Cts Size: 29X17MM"
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elephant Diamonds Pave Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x4.30x4.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Fancy Diamond 1.55 CT 208 Green Garnet 4.31 CT 1 Pearl 19.75 CT (15MM) 4 Ruby 8.67 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.76 CT 1 White S...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Vintage Ring - 18k .24ctw Feathers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Size: 9.3mm x 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity:...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$12,077Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Diamond Yellow Sapphire Precious Tourmaline Incruster 18k Gold Scarab Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
A fabulous interpretation of the most Ancient Egyptian symbol- The Scarab Primarily amulets, Scarabs were inscribed for use as personal seals and incorporated into jewelry. Some sca...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Ring Size 7 #25071
By Lagos
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Ring Size 7- This striking Lagos Caviar ring is crafted in sterling silver with signature beaded detailing and rich 18K yellow...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
GIT Certified South Sea Golden Tahitian Pearls 2.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a 2 pieces of lustrous South Sea Golden Pearl and Tahitian Pearl , 13mm , extra fine quality, spectacular vibrant color, in perfect cut, and Na...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,536Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold South Sea Pearl and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K rose gold ring featuring a South Sea pearl with pavé-set pink round diamonds.
Pink Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,422Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Amethyst Mother Of Pearl Doublet Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sophisticated, this Roberto Coin Cocktail Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold and features a captivating amethyst over mother-of-pearl doublet m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Jade Collection Mather Pearl & 0.14 ct Diamond 18k Gold Triple Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning Roberto Coin triple ring from the Jade Collection features a lustrous mother of pearl and 0.14 ct round diamond set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Chrysoprase Pearl Ring Yellow Gold Cluster Domed Cocktail Size 6.5
Located in Greer, SC
Elegant vintage 18k yellow gold dome ring with a cluster of luscious pronged chrysoprase and pearls.
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef Arpels Aquamarine Ring. 1.50ct Square Aquamarine Pearl Ring 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Van Cleef and Arpels Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Square Cut Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold ...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5mm Pearl & Ruby Floral Cluster 18K Gold Twisted Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage floral cocktail ring showcases three creamy 5mm cultured pearls and five rubies in a textured 18K yellow gold leaf motif.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dilys' Keshi Pearl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made up of pure nacre, keshi pearls are a true luxury. To match the rarity and natural beautiful forms of these unique pearls, Dilys’ design is regal yet refreshing, taking cues from...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18k blue mother of pearl classical lady cameo ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K brushed gold cameo ring hand carved on reverse crystal backed with motor of pearl and diamond band
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
$43,420
Grey Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with one grey pearl and 151 diamonds 3.39 cts. Size 55
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 19th Century
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications Style: Victorian, 19th Century Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Stones: 12 Old Mine Cut Diamonds, approx. 0.52 carat total 1 Central Pearl, likely natural Ring Size...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking vintage statement ring by David Webb is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, exemplifying the bold sculptural design and exceptional craftsmanship for which the Hou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mermaid Eye of Tiger Ring in 18k Gold with River Pearls
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is a rustic design made with 10 grams of solid gold 18k, with a 1 catar eye of tiger in the center and two river pearls in the side the gold its texture with a special tech...
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Mother-Of-Pearl 18K Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an open band terminating with butterfly and alhambra quatrefoil shaped motifs Butterfly is inlaid with turqouise tablet measuring 18.0 x 18.0 mm - opaque robin's egg blue...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl 10-11mm Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K White Gold, Circa 2000
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Halo Ring, 10–11mm Pearl, 0.82ct Diamonds, 18K White Gold, Circa 2000 ⸻ Details • Tahitian cultured pearl, approx. 10–11mm • Diamond total weight approx. 0...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Grape Twist Ring Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Ring This collection of rich and tempting orbs comes to life with...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring A ring set with 1 cultured pearl measuring approximately 7.7 mm, accented by 10 cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.5 mm, and 20 round cut diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
H.Stern Pérolas 18K Noble Gold Rose Pink Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: H.Stern Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 4.75 Width: 7.60 mm Weight: 6.67 grams H.STERN Ladies designer made 18K rose gold, diamond and pearl cocktail...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Gold, Mabé Pearl and Amethyst Ring by Ateljé Stigbert Made 1971
By Atelje Stigbert
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring from 1971 by Ateljé Stigbert is crafted in 18 karat gold and set with a mabe pearl and an amethyst. The ring has a gently rounded shank with softly defined longitud...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
24.32 Carat South Sea Pearl & Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring 18K
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A stunning embodiment of sophistication and opulence, this masterpiece is crafted in lustrous 18K gold, designed to captivate and enchant. At the heart of this unique ring lies a ma...
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Art Deco Pearl Diamond Acorn Flower Ring, 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Antique Victorian - Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Acorn Flower motif Ring in Silver topped 18 Karat Gold. The artistry of this antique jewel is extraordinary. Tw...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.80ct oval shaped High ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.2ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø6.25US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 18 natural Seed Pearls settings.
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage David Yurman 5 Row Cable Pearl Ring 18K Yellow Gold Multi Row
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Multi Row Ring 5 Row Ring with Pearl Material 18K Yellow Gold Width: 16.5mm at widest points Ring Size 6.5 Ring Weight 20.2gr 8 Cultured White South Sea Pearls with ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Accented Akoya Pearl Ring, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ring combines the timeless elegance of a lustrous white Akoya pearl with the sparkling brilliance of twelve round diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 15.05mm Dark Gray Tahitian Pearl w/ Diamond Halo Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 19.16 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18k gold and platinum ring with old-cut diamonds and cultured pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum (0.900 fineness). The ring features a central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 ct (G...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Baguette Diamond South Sea Pearl Large Floral Cocktail Ring 4.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
It is centered by a cream colored 14.75mm south sea pearl. Dimensions/Weight: Ring measures 1.10” in diameter and weighs 22g.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French 18k solid yellow Gold Pearl Ring, Art Nouveau Floral Past Present
Located in Antwerp, BE
This marvellous floral ring is made in 18 K solid yellow gold and decorated with three little pearls and two elegant white coloured leafs.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
18K and Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
It is accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver. This 18K gold and silver ring dates to the mid 19th century .
Diamond, Natural Pearl
New Classic 18k White Gold Pearl 0.40ct Round Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic pearl and diamond flower cluster ring is newly crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Mabe Pearl Ring, Circa 1970, 16.5mm
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this distinctive ring showcases a beautiful 16.5mm round cream-colored Mabe pearl as its centerpiece.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$36,480Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Always a great hit David Webb pearl and black enamel ring with diamonds. It is bold and brave yet has lots of feminine touches to it. Wear it with your favorite black and white outfi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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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