Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G-H, Clarity: SI Hallmarked: 18ct Chester 1909 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.45 carat (total) trilogy/three stone diamond and contemporary platinum ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This beautiful antique Edwardian old Euro diamond and pearl three stone ring is crafted in plati...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three vibrant rose cut rubies are the feature of this fine Edwardian period eighteen karat 18k yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer free resizing) W...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
Fine ring of design that was very popular in Europe in the late 19 - early 20 century period.Combination of Gold, Silver, and Diamonds of old European Diamond cut. Custom hand - mad...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 1900s 2.00 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European Cut Diamond in the center weighing approximately 1.00 carat, G color, VS clarity, accented by a pair of Old European cut Diamonds weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Ring, British Hallmarked Chester 1902, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique Diamond Ring, British Hallmarked Chester 1902, 18K Yellow Gold A beautiful antique diamond ring, fully British hallmarked in Chester in 1902, sponsor mark "AI". Crafted in r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.73 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.73 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This impressive trilog...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Band Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds and has scroll detail. The diamond total of this ring is 21pts. Hallmarked Chester 1905. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm He...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring. This beautiful Edwardian old mine diamond three stone ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.85ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat diamond and 18 Karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive v...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Natural Unenhanced Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire to centre in an open back rubover millegrain setting with an approximate weight of 3...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 18K Gold Opal and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Edwardian ring features three oval Australian opals prong set with four small diamonds encrusted between them. The opals have gorgeous color play, with flashes of pinks...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,547Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sparkling Edwardian diamond three stone holds three old mine cut diamonds totalling 45pts and smaller diamonds in-between measuring 3pts each. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 2.23 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.23 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set three stone ring; part of our diverse vintage diamond jewellery collections. This stu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This edwardian diamond three stone holds three diamonds totalling 75pts and modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 4g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of this ring is a timeless classic. The three diamonds total approx 50pts and are all set within the ornate setting. The diamonds are bright and wonderfully sparkly and th...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 4.76 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 4.76 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold three stone ring; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond & Emerald 3-Stone Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A mesmerizing trio of diamonds and an emerald form this fabulous 3 stone antique Edwardian engagement ring. The vertical orientation maximizes your finger length along with a dramati...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting late Victorian era ring is set in 18 carat yellow gold with a pleasing combination of antique opals and rose cut diamonds. Graduating from the ring’s centre, three l...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.10 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 14 karat yellow gold three-stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection. This impressive ant...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.55 karat sapphire and 0.20 karat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collect...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 3.02 Ct Old Cut Diamond Three Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
For Ever Breathtaking, original Edwardian period three stone Diamond ring, 1900/09 ca Superbly hand crafted mounting finely executed of solid 18 Kt white gold, detailed with leaf wor...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian three stone ring is crafted in platinum. This ring features a bright red natu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three stones in this ring are set in illusion settings which make the diamonds appear larger. The diamonds total 20pts. The stones are set in platinum and the rest is made with 1...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
0.96 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.80 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.96 carat pink sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set trilogy ring; part of our collection of gemstone engage...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian old European diamond and Pearl three stone ring is crafted in 18k ye...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an square cut sapphire measuring 35pts at the centre and either side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.94 carats, furth...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures approx 65pts. Sat either side it are two bright shimmering diamonds each measuring approx 35pts each. The ring is modelled...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is a turquoise cabochon and either side it sit two old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds total approx 50pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring is modelled i...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Share Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Band Ring C churoazr
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This edwardain ring is set with two diamonds and three rubies. The diamonds measure approximately 4 points each. The central ruby measures 10 points and the smaller ones measure 5pts...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures approx 25pts. Sat either side it are two bright shimmering old mine cut diamonds each measuring approx 5pts. The ring is m...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The shimmering old European cut diamonds are set flush within the 18carat gold cross over band. Ring Size: W or 11 Width: 6mm Weight: 2.69g
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The shimmering old European cut diamonds total 35pts and are set in platinum and sit flush within the 18carat gold cross over band. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Width: 6mm Weight: 2.45g
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Stone Old Mine Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight, old mine brilliant, G Color, VS...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring. This incredible Edwardian three stone ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Triple Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique 18ct gold triple pearl cluster ring made in Birmingham c.1900. The ring is made from 18ct antique gold and has a wonderful soft butt...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1900s 1.25cttw Old European Brilliant Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25ct total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.26 Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A stunning vividly blue cushion cut sapphire features pride of place in this three stone from the Victorian period. Weighing 3.26 carat the sapphire has been certified as natural and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Belle Époque Platinum Three-Stone Ring with 1.2ct Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
The polylobed top bears three brilliant-cut (old-cut) oval diamonds in a surround of rose-cut diamonds. Set in platinum. Gross weight: 4.39 g. Size 7 Top dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 cm. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite three-stone ring set with beautiful square cut emeralds which total 30pts. Surrounding the bright emeralds there is a halo of diamonds. The diamonds total 48pts and the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 3.80ct Ceylon Sapphire and Natural Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and natural pearl, 18k yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse untreated sapphire ring collections. This st...
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Two Gold Tone Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period (1900-1920). The setting features an 18K gold shank with a platinum head and gallery. Setting diamonds ...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Pigeon's blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's Blood Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful vintage three-stone ring. Centrally set with a stunning round emerald measuring approximately 70 points, flanked either side by 10 point round cut diamonds. The stones an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Three-Stone Ring Art Nouveau Gold 585 Diamonds 1.0 Carat Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Gorgeous so-said Alliance Ring or Three Stone Ring. GOLD (14 ct / 585) & THREE DIAMONDS (VINTAGE CUTS / 1.0 Carat in total) Most elegant ring: One lar...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Dates to ca. 19th - early 20th century. Perfect for everyday wear. Band is solid 23 ct Gold with distorted hallmarks. Crown's bac...
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 1.28 Ct Oval Cut Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.28 carat Burmese pink sapphire and 0.76 carat diamond, 22 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry coll...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903
Located in London, GB
This antique Edwardian carved ring features five old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.20ct, all securely claw set in an open back 18 carat yellow gold setting. Five...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond three stone ring is beautiful and the diamonds are bright and sparkly. The central stone measures 15pts and the two smaller stones measure 8pts each. The ring is modelle...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Vintage Wedding Band w/ Floral Designs - VHK#6
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7.5/7.75 Metal Type: 14k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Band Width: 6.75 mm Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: .6 mm Cond...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and Gold Inlay Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: 8 Karat Platinum & Gold Inlay Weight: 3.5 grams Engraving: "Junne & Puban June 9th 1903" Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2.11mm Width: 2...
Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Double Row Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This double row band holds a total of 50pts worth of bright glistening diamonds. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Panel Dimensions: 15x6mm Weight: 2.1g
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2 mm Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold
Circa 1902 Platinum & Gold Engraved Edwardian Wedding Band - VHK#26
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1902 Platinum & Gold Engraved Edwardian Wedding Band - VHK#26 Item Details: Year: 1902 (Engraved) Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, an...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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