8.61 Carat White Opal and 0.04 Carat Diamond 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 8.61 carat opal and 0.04 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and 15 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique opal jewel...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Gold and Platinum English Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#999
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Gold and Platinum English Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#999 Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and T...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique tank ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats (ICE color, SI2-SI3-I1 clarity). Total weight: 7.9 grams Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian to Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold A stunning antique ring dating from the Victorian to Art Deco period (circa 1870–1920), featuring a beautif...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s 2.59 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline and 1.95 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.59 Ct natural tourmaline and 1.95 Ct diamond, 18k white gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jew...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This five stone ring has 3 beautifully deep blue sapphires, complimented by two lovely old cut diamonds. The sapphires have a combined weight of 1.85 carat, and the diamonds 1.20 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Edwardian 14K Gold .70cttw Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#969
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Gold .70cttw Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#969 Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Top [Hallmarked, and...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.90 Carat Edwardian Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .90ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Dark Blue ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA .82 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231074874 Weight: 82ct total weight Cut...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold GIA 1.09ct Old European Diamond and Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Edwardian 1900s 14K Yellow Gold GIA 1.09ct Old European Diamond and Turquoise Engagement Ring - VEG#12b Item Details: Year:1900s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA 1.56 carat old European cut diamond seed pearl 18k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified old European cut diamond weighing 1.56 carats. Graded I color and VS2 c...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,029Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 8k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.24 carats and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.78 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carats. Total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique caliber ring in silver-topped 14k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold .90ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 4 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Head [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: .90ct, Old European Bri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA .69 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5234076105 Weight: .69ct total weight C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum 1.29 carat Red Spinel and 1.75 carat tw Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Edwardian platinum red spinel and mine cut diamond ring. The oval blood red natural spinel weighs 1.29 carats and measures about 6.5mm x 5.8mm. The spinel is set with 4 new prongs. ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Antique Engraved 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pink Quartz Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Antique engraved floral design ring features a vibrant 12mm x 7mm pink quartz. A lightly treated bright electric teal pink emerald-cut pink quartz is beautifully presented in engrave...
Tourmaline, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Edwardian old European diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive antique Victorian 2 carat Burmese ruby and 0.89 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collect...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque diamond ring bicolore white and yellow gold 18 Karat
Located in Uccle, BE
Bicolore yellow and white gold 18 Karat ring inspired by the Belle époque. Very charming ring with unique old cut diamonds. Suits perfectly on the Hand. The ring is set with an ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful three-stone ring featuring a trio of old mine cut diamonds. Each round faceted diamond has been collectively milgrain set, creating a harmonious and balance...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with a natural old cut diamond of approximately 0.52 carats and natural side old cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.41 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Arts and Crafts Multi-Stone Ring of Amethyst Peridot Tourmaline & Moonstone
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial 14 carat ring with hand-carved stylized gold flower and leaf forms, curlicues and ornamental gold balls arrayed between semi precious gemstones; peridot, moonstone, ameth...
Amethyst, Moonstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Originating in the early 1900s, this late Victorian era ring is grain set within a platinum marquise-shaped bezel with 1.90 carats of old cut diamonds. This handmade antique bezel is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond Point Five-Stone 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful turquoise five stone ring is modelled in 18ct gold and features eight small diamond points that sit between the oval turquoise stone cabochons. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold & Plat GIA European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique solitaire engagement ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and platinum during the Edwardian period and features an outstanding old European cut diamond per...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. Total weight: 4.5 grams Ring size: US 5.5., resizable to any size o...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Edwardian old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.37 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221633021 Weight: 1.37ct Cut: Old European brilliant Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Details: Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl center stones (.50ct each stone) Type: Natural, no treatments. D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 6k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 6k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 carats (H-I-J-L color, SI1-SI2-SI3-I1 clarity) and natural rubies totalin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
lternating cushion cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, claw setting, between scrolled shoulders, mounted in gold, total ruby weight approxiamtely 0.90cts, total diamond weight approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Silver Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring in silver and yellow gold, circa 1900. This remarkable treasure features an elongated oval dark blue sapphire, estimated at 0.9...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian no heat sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k y...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful ca.early 20th. century period ring decorated with natural Sapphire,Pearl and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Swedish customs...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Black Opal Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Black Opal Old Euro Diamond Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian old Euro diamond and black opal cocktail ring is crafted in 14k whit...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian diamond ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top. This ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.90 Carat Pink and Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.90 carat pink and blue sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our diverse collection of twist rings. This stunning, ...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Cl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.07 Carat Diamond In Rectangular Onyx Filigree Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian 0.07 Carat Diamond In Rectangular Onyx Filigree Ring 14k White Gold. The diamond is a rose cut which dates back to Edwardian era and weights approx 0.07 carat. The diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Frank Walter Lawrence No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Halo Ring
By Frank Walter Lawrence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.69 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s GIA 2.87ctw Antique Edwardian OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cluster 14KYG Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian GIA 2.87ctw OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cocktail Cluster 14K Gold Platinum Ring, Circa 1900s. This breathtakingly beautiful, darling, early-twentieth century Edwardian Fl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Engagement Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Navette Platinum 18K Gold H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Edwardian .85 Ct Diamond .35 Ct Sapphire 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming antique ring is Edwardian period Individually hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by Platinum, marked Designed to be elegant and timeless, with a flat head enriched...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Ring Natural Oriental Bouton Pearl 3.47 Ct Plat Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Belle Époque ring was crafted around 1900. It is made from platinum and is set with a beautiful white natural oriental salt water bouton pearl. The bouton pearl has a ba...
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Late Victorian 0.70ct Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1903
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous late Victorian ring features a deep red garnet. It is an old cut garnet, and is 0.70 carat. Twelve 0.05 carat old cut diamonds surround the garnet in a glittering halo....
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German, made ca. 1850s -1920s. The band is hallmarked /tested 18K Yellow Gold, top crown is made of Silver. The flower crown is Ø 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Quartz, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring - 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this stunning Quartz, Diamond, and Onyx Cocktail Ring, a captivating blend of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold, this ring feat...
White Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian 0.60 Carat Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Set in the Victorian era’s favourite combination of 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, this c.1900s ring sparkles with 0.60 carats of old cut diamonds. These antique diamonds, a 0.3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$573Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five old mine cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5 sparkling dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1910s, worn Swedish hallmarks : 18 K, three crow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Ring Gold 585 Diamonds 0.60 Carat Vienna, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Ring of most elegant appearance with many diamonds attached in decorative manner so that impression of stylized flower's blossom arises. GOLD (14 ct / 585) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Two Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old mine brilliant, H ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 18K White Gold Opal and Old Mine Diamond Ring - VEG#20a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s 18K White Gold Opal and Old Mine Diamond Ring - VEG#20a Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Wièse Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Cornflower Motif Cocktail Ring
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 14...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Late Victorian 1.45 Carat Old Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
From the late Victorian years comes this five stone old cut diamond ring centring a 0.45 carat diamond between a pair of 0.30 carat diamonds, with a 0.20 carat diamond set at either ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.50 Carat Emerald and 1.20 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Square cut Emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats and accenting Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
INTAGLIO 1900 Antique Signet Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Brown Agate
Located in Miami, FL
An antique intaglio signet ring. This is a gorgeous antique signet ring, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900. The ring has been crafted with smooth line...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Heart Shaped Ring with Diamond, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked in 1902, thia Victorian ring features a diamond, sapphire and ruby all set to centre. The sapphire and ruby each weigh 0.10 carat, whilst the centre diamond weighs 0.03 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.
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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