Antique 18K Rose Gold Diamond Dome Ring, 2 Ct, Italy Circa 1930-40
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat rose gold ring with brilliant diamonds in old cut for a total of 2 carats / Made in Italy 1930-40s Ring size US 10
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930-1935 era is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Antique Art Deco White Gold and Rose Gold Mens Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style band ring has been crafted in 9k white gold and 9k rose gold.
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.64 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat diamond and 14 karat rose gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$705Sale Price|67% Off
Art Deco 1930 Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930 era is crafted in 18K gold with platinum accents and features Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,085Sale Price|25% Off
1930s Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Details: • Period: Art Deco, circa 1930 • Gold: 9K • Total weight: approx. 5 g • Diamonds: Rose-cut, approx. 3*0.45 ct total (estimated) • Condition: Antique, original patina preserv...
Diamond, 9k Gold
Art Deco pearl diamond ring in 18k gold, circular ring, Rose cut diamond, certif
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco pearl diamond ring in 18k gold. Circular ring centered with a 7mm pearl, surrounded by 16 rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 6.06 Carat Coral and 2.86 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 6.06 carat coral and 2.86 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14K Rose Gold 1.13ctw Round & Oval Cut Red Garnet Stone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite antique ring is beautifully crafted in 14k rose gold, showcasing timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. At its heart lies a striking 0.65 carat oval-cut garnet, ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art-Deco c1930's 18K Rose Gold & Old-European Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This delightful original Art-Deco piece of jewellery is crafted in 18K Rose Gold & Platinum with remarkable attention to details: Designed as a flower-shaped cluster with “openwork...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 22ct Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring 2mm Size M
Located in London, GB
This is an unembellished court shaped wedding band ring crafted in 22ct rose gold and hallmarked to the year 1932. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3. 8 grams Size: M Band Width...
Gold, Rose Gold
28+ Carat Natural Aquamarine and 18k Rose Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful aquamarine ring is made with 18k rose gold and is from the Art Deco period. This ring features an unbelievable 28+ carat emerald cut aquamarine that has an enchanting ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Diamond Paving 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. Important Art Deco ring, its signet-style setting is set on its top, in a square decoration, with a set of antique cushion-cut and rose-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1930s 18K Rose Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring, Size 9.5
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 18K Rose Gold ring with diamond center flanked by white gold. Diamond is approximately .18 points. Ring is hallmarked 750 and is a size 9.5. Ring can be sized by us or your ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald solid 18K Rose Gold Ø4US / 2.88 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with band in solid 18K Rose Gold with claw set natural bright Green Emerald 5.5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.45 ct with open back .
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco 3 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. The top of this sublime art deco ring has a step-cut emerald set on both sides with double claws. Two arrowheads, set on scrolls, are adorned with rose-cu...
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14kThe ring features a red ruby princess cut weighting approx 0.44 carat and a single diamond weighting approx 0.06 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
Polish Art -Deco period cocktail ring. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel set natural Citrine or Smokey Quartz/variety of Quartz stone measuring 25 mm x 17 mm x 11 ...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco 11.70 Carats Cushion Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and platinum. Splendid Art Deco ring its setting presents a geometrical basket decorated with an important cushion- cut tourmaline rubellite. The beginnin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds : largest is bezel set old European oval cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.66 mm deep...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art-Deco Nine-Stone Grain Set Rose Cut Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisitely crafted original Art-Deco 1930’s band is grain set in platinum with 9 Rose Cut Diamonds of good colour & clarity, totalling 0.25ct approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Circa 1930s Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 carat. Totally is brilliant cut 0.10 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Signet Hawk Ring Unisex solid 14K Rose Green Gold Ø US7.5 US/ 8.2gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring for Men or Women adorned with sawn, soldered, and engraved silhouette of a Hawk. Metal is solid 14 Rose Gold plated with a layer of 14K Green Gold over. Ca. early 20th....
18k Gold
Antique German Ring natural Emeralds Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Ø US 5.5/4.6g
Located in SE
Art - Deco period natural Emeralds and Diamonds Ring hand- made in Gemany, ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band tested solid 14K Rose Gold, parts of crown and shoulders in Silver. Crown : 20 m...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold. This size 5 ring features a captivating sapphire center...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Retro 14K Gold 3.65ct Bezel GIA Cushion Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly unique antique cocktail ring from the early Retro era, very well crafted in solid 14k rose and white gold. The ring features a magnificent, GIA certified, old cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K gold and features rose-cut diamonds. It weighs 4.18 grams and is sized ES 14 / EU 54 / US 6.75 / 17 mm. The ring includes 30 rose-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,679Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14k Rise-Cut Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your collection with this exquisite rose-cut diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14k gold. The design showcases a luminous central rose-cut diamond, framed in a scalloped flor...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Lavender Star Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Cocktail Ring in 14K Tri-Color Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A stunning Art Deco filigree cocktail ring, circa 1935, from our antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers. It features an incredible lavender star sapphire, weighing appro...
Star Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Black Onyx Diamond Filigree Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic filigree 14k white gold ring with pink and yellow gold flowers and jet black Onyx with a white gold diamond center strip. Circa 1930-1940. 7 single cut diamonds, approx. tot...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS 7.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made between ca. 1920 - 1940s. No hallmarks,metal tested solid 18K Gold. Crown is 10 mm x 9.6 mm x 4.25 mm deep with top in White Gold ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1932 Nordic Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6.75 / 3.96gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond ring with navette or boat shaped openwork crown with Silver clusters melted into solid 18K Yellow Gold base. Nine rose cut Diamonds, central stone is Ø 3mm / ca.0.11ct. A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum Topped Diamond and Sapphire Ring with 14K Gold Shank
Located in Venice, CA
The ring has a platinum top that emphasizes its crisp sparkle, and a 14k rose gold shank that brings a bit of softness and retro beauty to the piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art-Déco-Ring in 14k Gold Tri color with a big amethyst
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a journey of timeless elegance with this stunning Art Deco ring, a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship adorned with lavish details in 14k yellow, white, and rose gold. T...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 3.00 Carat Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring showcasing a vibrant green peridot at the centre, expertly cut to catch the light. Surrounding this radiant principal stone is a frame of shimmer...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Art-Deco 12-Stone Grain Set Old Cut Diamond (0.50ct) Band in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisitely crafted original Art-Deco 1930’s band is grain set in platinum (top only) with 12 Old-European Cut Diamonds of good colour & clarity, totalling 0.50ct approx. ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1935 Retro Ruby and Transitional Cut Diamond Two Tone Ring 18k/Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A fine example of a retro era ring with a bold, sculptural design and two tone platinum with rose gold. The glamorous and dramatic style is further accented by some of the finest sy...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Round shape, this charming Art Deco ring is decorated with an antique- cut diamond in the center, t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent authentic Art Deco example richly set with Diamonds, exquisitely crafted of solid Platinum and 18KT rose gold -not marked Striking net design slightly bombe centring a la...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring circa 1925-1930
Located in Paris, FR
Delicate 18kt gold and platinium Art Déco cluster ring (quality mark: head of eagle and dog) set with a dark blue cushion-cut sapphire typical from this period, weighting apx 6,50 ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1930s Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond 0.10ct Rose Gold 18K and Pt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Art Deco 1930s ring made of 18 Karat rose gold and seen in platinum with central old mine cut diamond 0.10 carats and 16 rose and holland cut diamonds from 1 to 2.5 millime...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Rose Gold 5 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Stunningly beautiful antique c1930s Russian Art Nouveau 14K rose gold 6 carat amethyst cabochon navette ring. Size 7.75, can be resized by a jeweler. Russian hallmarks on outer bac...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco 1930s 12.86 Carat Jade 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous antique vintage Art Deco era circa 1930s nephrite jade 12.86 carat oval cabochon cocktail ring in 14K rose gold. Size 6, can be resized by a jeweler. In very good condition....
Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Edwardian Half Full Cut Diamond Half Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Full cut Diamond 47Pcs .615 Rose cut Diamond 47Pcs .53 Size #53 US Size 6.5
Art Deco Cozzolino Orientalist Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning unique ring with an Orientalist design in 18K gold and silver with rose cut diamonds. Handmade by the Italian master goldsmith COZZOLINO, from Uruguay who worked i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Art Deco Diamond 9 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
An art deco diamond and 9 Karat yellow and white gold ring, the design is high art deco and a bow motif was typical of the period. The ring has no hallmark but has been acid tested a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Report 3.43 Carat Natural Brown Hexagonal Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This uniquely striking and impressive dazzler features a rare and wonderful elongated hexagonal-cut diamond, weighing 3.43 carats, suffused with a fascinating cognac colored glow. Me...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Moderne 14K Rose Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring Circa 1930's
Located in Cape May, NJ
Retro Moderne 14K Rose Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring Circa 1930's. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Shuttle Ring 1930's Natural Diamond Rose and Holland Cut Gold 18 kts & Platinum
Located in MADRID, ES
Stylized Art Deco 1930 Shuttle Ring, made of 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Beautiful setting with hinged gallery with a central diamond in Dutch cut and 16 pink cut diamonds tot...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
c.1930's Large Teardrop Opal Ruby Rose Gold 14 KT Ring Size 6.75 - 7
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1930-1940's rose gold 14 kt large teardrop opal ruby ring.
Opal, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930's Opal Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Vintage 1930's opal and diamond ring set in 14K yellow gold! The full spectrum opal measures 12.5mm x 10.5mm, and has blues, greens, pinks and yellows. There are two 1...
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k rose gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Vintage Estate Old Miner Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Antique Vintage Estate 18k Rose Gold 4ct Total Weight Old Miner Diamond Ring. Authentic antique vintage 18k rose gold ring. Center stone is old miner cut diamond est 0.80ct. Accente...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This ring boasts an Art Deco design from the 1930-1935 period, crafted in 18K gold with platinum accents and featuring antique-cut and rose-cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1930s French Art deco Platinium and Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat rose gold,owl and grotesque hallmarks. Hexagonal, this splendid art deco ring is set closed in the center of a round diamond old brilliant cut surr...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
10k Yellow and Rose Gold Synthetic Spinel Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This quintessentially 1930s ring features a uniquely-colored 2.01 lemon-lime synthetic spinel cut with a high crown like old-cut diamonds. Surrounding this stone is an alternating pa...
Spinel, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Amethyst, Tsavorite, Topaz 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Particular fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure with the shape of a fly. It has two yellow topaz as eyes and one tsavorite on the neck. The body is studded with amethy...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Single-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A rose-cut diamond single-stone ring The rose-cut diamond in closed back setting to openwork gallery and decorated hoop Size 7 Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, Peridots, Amethysts, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique retrò fashion ring realized with fly movable shape in 9K rose gold and silver structure. It has 2 peridots as eyes, and 1.93 ct of ruby on the neck, it is studded with amethys...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring. This beautiful ring features a synthetic red ruby in a beautiful mountings with rose cut diamonds covering th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Garnet Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Garnet and Rose-Cut Diamond Art Deco Halo Ring A rich Merlot colored garnet within a halo of rose-cut diamonds lends a princely air to this extremely well preserved Art Deco ring.
Antique 10.05Ct Aquamarine and Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 10.05 carat aquamarine and 0.08 carat diamond, 14 karat rose gold and white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 22ct Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring 2mm Size M
Located in London, GB
This is an unembellished court shaped wedding band ring crafted in 22ct rose gold and hallmarked to the year 1932. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3. 8 grams Size: M Band Width...
Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heirloom diamond mounted in an Art Deco band - diamond quality is consistent with age Featuring a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat - I color with SI clarity Mount...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Madeira Citrine & Rose Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large faceted Madeira Citrine in elaborate 18ky yellow & white gold filigree Mounting. Shank adorned on either side with rose diamonds and the pierced gallery set with six bezel set...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Silver and Rose Gold Signet Man Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Signet ring in silver and rose gold. A large and majestic antique silver signet ring with a smooth surface that can be engraved. Height: 2,2 cm, Width: 1,9 cm, Thickness: 5 mm...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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