Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
Located in SE
Late XIX - early XX century. European Ring with Silver on 18K Gold openwork crown with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, band tested solid 18K . Medium...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1906 Ring natural 0.35ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross-haired bezel in Platinum featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.15 mm x 2.2 mm deep / ca 0.35 ct , ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1901 British 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Carving 1/2 Carat TDW Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1901 British 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Carving 1/2 Carat TDW Diamond Ring Finger Size 6.5 Hallmarks Crown, 18, Chester, fancy A, all translates to; 1901, made in U K Condition Ring l...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.91ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five, graduating old European cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period Swedish Toi et Moi Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted frame with claw set two old oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphires of Cornflower /Light Blue color 3 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with three size-matching natural Blue Turquoise stones flanked with 6 gradually sized Seed Pearls set into leaf-shaped clusters. The backs of the stones a...
Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
antique sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Antique gold 18 Karat ring circa 1900/ 1910. The ring is set with a round deep blue Ceylon sapphire of approximately 0.80 Carats and two old European cut diamonds for a total of ap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring hand - made between late 19th - early 20 centuries. Floral ornament with rose cut Diamonds attached over translucent and speckled Red Enamel background. From 1775, G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Ring 3 Diamonds 1ctw. solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5 US /2.9gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) with Silver clusters. No hallmarks made ca. 1900s -1920s Largest central oval cut Diamond 5 mm x 4...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau 0.70ct Diamond Cluster Unisex Ring in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A chunky yet artful diamond cluster ring studded with 10 rose cut diamonds centering on an ever-so-stunning old mine cut diamond. This gorgeous cocktail ring is an antique treasure w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian 1908 1.74 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.21 carats - K color with VS2 clarity Flush set in a highly rendered platinum gallery with pierced floral motifs through...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Blue Ribbon 0.7ctw Diamonds Enamel 18K solid Gold ØUS6.5 /2.74gr
Located in SE
Cobalt Blue Enamel, Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold. Reminds closely ' Bagues de Firmament ' or " Rings of the Heavens" as the diamonds represent celestial bodies in the deep blue night ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Imperial Russian Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Imperial period Russian Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds. All stones have open backs. Note that this design was mad...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
3 Carats Green sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900 - 1910
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire cluster ring circa 1910. Bicolor 18 Karat white gold on top and yellow gold for the body of the ring. The ring is set with a Ceylon green sapphire of approximately 3 Cara...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 7.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A truly remarkable certified old cut diamond single solitaire ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is solely set with an outstanding 7.01 carat round old cut diamond. The diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
EDWARDIAN 1905 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 14.16 Ctw Turquoise & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian cocktail ring with American turquoise. This is a stunning large cocktail ring created in America during the Edwardian period, back in 1900's. The ring has been crafted wit...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
An original Edwardian Natural Ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond cluster toi et moi ring set into 18ct yellow gold. A pretty 18carat gold Edwardian double heart ring that has been ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Two Tone Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Repousse Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - White Nice Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.10 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ White ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Two Tone Gold Old European Five Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Two Tone Gold Old European Five Diamond Wedding Band Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian old European five diamond band is crafted in 18k yellow and white g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Green Agate Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and silver, swan hallmark. Pompadour ring style, this antique ring is closed- set in the center with a green agate cabochon on a paillon in a...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, composed of 18k rose gold & platinum. The 2.40 carat Oval Cabochon blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$13,440Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Dress Cocktail Ring, circa 1905
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold platinum sapphire diamond dress cocktail ring, circa 1905. This fairy-tale jewel is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with platinum and features a marquis...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian diamond Toi et Moi ring of bypass design set with diamonds and a pearl, in platinum and 18k gold. Atw 1.10 ct. Face-up vertical measurement from diamond to pearl: 21mm...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French Plat 18k Gold 1.7ct GIA European Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, all original, antique diamond engagement ring was crafted in France from solid 18k white gold and platinum during the Edwardian period. It features a gorgeous, GIA...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold European Diamond Filigree Engraved 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding antique band ring was crafted during the Edwardian period in solid 14k yellow gold with a white gold top that carries three very fine quality diamonds. These stunnin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring. This beautiful Edwardian old mine diamond three stone filigree ring is crafted in platinum. This gorg...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Button Angel Skin Coral w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum during the Edwardian era. It features a 9.7mm button shape coral stone that is neatly set at t...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.55 carat Diamond and 0.80 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold three stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collect...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 9pts. The central diamond measures 8pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Height Off F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal, Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, rose cut diamond, natural diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Gold
0.57 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Ring
Located in London, GB
A classic 18 carat yellow gold antique ring centred with a beautiful old mine cut diamond weighing 0.57ct, mounted in a raised eight claw, open back setting. Tested 18 carat gold. UK...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Edwardian Opal and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold, and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.65 grams Diamond Details: .60ct total weight, old...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.80 Carat TDW Solitaire Round Center Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
0.8 Carat Total Diamond weight with 0.20 carat Solitaire Round Center Diamond Engagement 14 White Gold Ring + Band Prong set 14 K gold Stamped Diamond VS2 quality and G color. Very...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with the mesmerising beauty of this authentic Edwardian Toi et Moi engagement ring, dating back to the 1900s - a romantic design that symbolises two souls c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian era 2color 14 caret gold ring marked 585 and "AF" with a large citrine
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian era 2 color 14K ring marked 585 and AF with a large citrine. Curlicues decorate the 14 caret 2 color gold setting and surround the citrine. In addition to the stamped 585...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Platinum + 14K Yellow Gold Ring ca. 1900's
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring, handcrafted in Platinum and 14K yellow gold, features exceptional deep blue sapphires and old mine-cut diamonds in a low-profile setting designed for both comfort ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
No Oil Edwardian Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
No Oil Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a drop shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and no clarity enhancement i...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian Five-Stone 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Five old cut diamonds sparkle side by side in pierced platinum galleries atop an 18 carat yellow gold band at the heart of this late Victorian era ring. The diamonds, which are old c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
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. 6 ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
100 Year Old Antique Edwardian Era Opal and Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
This antique ring was made during the beginning of the 1900's and is estimated to be over 100 years old. It features a stunning opal with beautiful yellow orange and blue hues. Aroun...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Authentic antique ring, asymmetrical setting with 2 ribbon motifs knotted at the front and extending to the start of the band. Each motif i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece is extremely rare as it is a Ladies Head, Face and Flowing hair ring. This was done by a master in the Art Nouveau period. It is not signed and RB in script is all that i...
Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Alliance Ring Sapphire & Diamonds In Rose Gold, Vienna c1900
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant band ring in 14k red gold, reinforced at the top and set in the center with an inlaid sapphire, approx. 0.40 ct, flanked by two old-cut diamonds, together approx. 0.50 ct. Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely German or Danish. No hallmarks, band tested solid 14K Rose Gold. Crown with top in White Gold or Silver holding 11 old diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
Halo ring with Silver crown on 18K Rose Gold plain band with natural light Blue Sapphire accented with rose cut Diamonds. Made in Sweden band hallmarked 18K , maker's hallmarks. Dat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
AGL Certified Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Ring A yellow gold ring centering a round-cut ruby flanked by two old mine cut diamonds. Accompanied by an AGL certificate stating ruby is o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Edwardian Cluster Ring 18k Mine .36ctw Stripe Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum clusters. Worn Swedish hallmarks: 18K, 3 crowns , maker's , year combination C7 = hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring - VEG#2029a Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 4.25 (Sizeable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tes...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures approx 50pts. Sat either side it are three bright shimmering old mine cut diamonds each measuring approx 7pts. The ring is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique toi et moi ring with diamonds and cabochon-cut sapphire, early 20th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring of the "Toi et Moi" type with a diamond and a sapphire, girdled with a ribbon of diamonds. The name "toi et moi" refers to the characteristic setting of the stones used...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Edwardian Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k 10k Rose .30ctw Snowflake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 4 sizes for $40 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Metal Note: (10k gold top with 14k gold shank) Stone I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful antique Halo Ring hand-made in Europe ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Not hallmarked. The crown of two tiers is composite / with clusters in Silver on a solid 14K Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds a central diamond set in a star and two rose cut diamonds either side. The central diamond measures 5pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1906. Ring S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA. This incredible Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. The ring hol...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Ca. 1900s -1910s, no hallmarks. Band and bridge in solid 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Located in SE
Beautiful ca. XIX -early XX-century antique Halo type ring. Band in tested 18K Rose Gold. The Crown's top in Silver decorated with natural oval diamond cut Sapphire of medium Blue co...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G-H, Clarity: SI Hallmarked: 18ct Chester 1909 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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