18K White Gold Spiral Diamond Ring, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central brilliant diamond of 0.90 carats and smaller diamonds of 0.6 carats on the spiral outline / Made in Italy 1950s Ring size US 6.75
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Rivier Ring, 0.70ct, Italy, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold rivier ring with 5 central diamonds for a total of 0.70 carats plus small diamonds around in wire setting / Made in Italy 1950s Ring size US 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Diamond and Mabel Pearl Cocktail Ring, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring with a Mabel pearl and surrounding diamonds / Made in Italy 1950s Ring size US 6.5
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.5ct Total, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat white gold ring, with a central large brilliant diamond of 1 karat, surrounded by tapered diamonds for a total of 2.5 karats, Italy 1950s Ring size US 9
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large Australia pearl of 13 mm and brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.6 karats, Italy 1950s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Fan Ring, 2.5ct Baguette & Round Cut, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring in fan motif, with diamonds in round and baguette cut for a total of 2.5 carats / Made in Italy 1950s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Contrarie Ring, 2 x 1.1ct Diamonds, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold contrarie ring with two large central diamonds of 1.1 karats each, and brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 0.4 karats / Italy 1950s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An unusual and impressive vintage Italian 1.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Dome Ring with 2.5ct Diamonds, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold dome ring with brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 karats and twisted wire, Italy 1950-1960s Ring size US 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring, 0.5ct Brilliant Cut, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central diamond of 0.5 karats and small brilliant diamonds on the stem / Italy 1950-1960s Ring size US 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Daisy Ring with 1.3ct Diamond, Italy Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold daisy ring with 0.8 karats of brilliant diamonds on the stem and a large central diamond of 1.3 karats, Italy 1950-1960s Ring size US 6.75
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Aquamarine Cabochon Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Napoli, NA
A refined vintage ring from the 1950s, crafted in 18 karat white gold, embodying the elegant and feminine aesthetic of the mid-century period. At its center, the ring features a bea...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Vintage 1950s White Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Antique and harmonious diamond solitaire engagement ring dating back to the 1950s in 18 carat white gold with a round brilliant diamond 0.60 carat, IGI certified, color K/L clarity SI.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage 10.50 ctw Ruby Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold and 800 Silver
Located in Marcianise, IT
Embodying the bold and dramatic elegance of mid-century Italian design, this magnificent 1950s vintage cocktail ring is a true masterpiece.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond Gold Ring, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Centered by a 0.60 ct, brilliant-cut diamond. Ring face 9.8 mm. Size US 11 1⁄4. Weight 9.7 gr. Italian assay mark 750. Item condition grading: **** good - Ce.S.Ar. Certificate.
Diamond, Gold
1950s Italian 18K Gold Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage 1950s Italian 18K Gold Turquoise and Diamond Navette Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s CJ Auger Carved Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
1950's Carved Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring, signed CJ Auger. Ruby is approximately 9ct accentuated with brilliant cut and baguette shaped diamonds, approx 2cts. Set in 14k yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Platinum
1950s Illario Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Natural Sapphires Ring
By Illario
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely elegant Illario geometric Ring finely crafted in Italy in 1956 in rich 18 karat polished Yellow Gold and brilliant cut Diamonds set in Platinum and baguette cut Sapphires.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s 18 Karat Gold Buccellati Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Certified by SSEF
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
The oval yellow sapphire set within a sculptural mount accented with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, signed Buccellati, size 49 1/2. circa 1950's SSEF cert 72237 dated 14 Jan 20...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Engagement Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Roma, IT
1950's 18k gold engagement retro ring with 1 sapphire 4.20 carats and 6 tapered cut diamonds 0.50 carats.
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
1950s Buccellati Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white and yellow gold, sapphire and diamond ring by Buccellati, circa 1950, designed as an elongated floral motif centering a cabochon sapphire weighing approximately 5.5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Fascinating Ring in Silver and 9 Kt Gold with Diamond Rosettes from the 1950s
Located in roma, IT
Fascinating ring in silver and 9 kt gold with diamond rosettes from the 1950s. Ring with a rounded shape, of great effect when worn, embellished with diamonds and is very bright. The...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Berca Terrier Motif Reverse Crystal Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind 1950s Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex Glasses or Reverse Painting Under Crystal featuring a Fox Terrier in a 0.22Kt diamond and yellow gold signet or cocktail ring setting. The multicolor, vivid painting creates an...
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Berca Original 1950s Yellow Beryl Champaigne Diamond Crown Shaped Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of a-kind, Original 1950's, Natural Oval Yellow Beryl in a Champaigne Diamond Hand Inlaid Reconstituted Mother-of-Pearl, Crown Shaped 18 Carat Rose Gold Setting Awesome Cocktail ...
Beryl, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Angel Skin Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Necklace Ring Earring Set
Located in London, GB
Date and Origin: Circa 1940/1950 Italy. Weights: Pendant 17 grams. Ring 10 grams.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian 6.54 Carat Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s Italian 6.54 carat coral and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Natural Oxblood Coral Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy circa 1950s. Measurements: 1.10" (28mm) width.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 18kt Gold Rubies Ring
Located in Capri, IT
1950s 18kt Gold Rubies Ring 18kt white gold ring weight 18.9 diamonds and rubies size 15 on the top size : 2.789 x 2.724 cm
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Italian 6.54 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s Italian 6.54 carat coral and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mario Buccellati Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent cocktail ring created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1950s.
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mario Buccellati Diamond Gold Open-Work Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely signature Buccellati band ring created by Mario Buccellati in the 1950's. The ring is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow and white gold and encrusted with single cut diamonds....
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s-1960s Italian Burma No Heat Rubies and Diamond Flower Crossover Gold Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
This stunning ring is made up of two flower-shaped clusters. The lovely rubies are the petals around the diamond centres and give the impression of a little posy on your finger. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Cazzaniga Stunning White and Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cazzaniga, Italy. This exquisite diamond ring by the renowned Roman firm Cazzaniga is an appealing confection, visually suggestive of a flower garden.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Claw-set with a marquise shape mixed-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 25 cts, to an high carved gallery set with brilliant cut diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian 2.5 carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.5 c tapered baguette diamond ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1950s 18 carat gold Italian ring has a Ceylon Sapphire centre stone of approximately 2.5 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Serpent Pear Shape Diamond Gold Tube Coil Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Classic Italian made 18kt gold and .40 carat old cut pear shape snake tube ring. Classic revival ring inspired by the early 20th century gas carrier pipes of the deco period. Serpent...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in Zurich, CH
Charming 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise Cocktail ring, circa 1950s.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Rose Gold Rubies Dome Engraved Little Finger 18 Carat Ring
Located in Milano, IT
An astonishing style bombe ring in solid 18K yellow gold dating to the early 1950s handmade in Italy.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Manufacture Yellow Gold and Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
This Mid-Century Modern, 1950 cica, gold and coral cocktail ring is a work of art of the most fine Florentine goldsmith jewelry, 18KT Yellow Gold With Oval, Coral Cabochon Grid Ring....
Coral, Gold
1950s Italian Yellow Gold and Coral Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
A work of art of the most fine Florentine goldsmith jewelery, 18KT Yellow Gold With Oval, Coral Cabochon Ring, Circa 1950s. Buccellati Style. Wide selection of fine 1950s Florentine...
Coral, Yellow Gold
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H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Salviati Murano, 1950s Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ring Bowl Dishes
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Beautiful set of Murano handblown gold flecks over purple / lavender art glass ring or trinket bowls / dishes. Documented t...
Gold Leaf
Salviati Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Star Design Italian Art Glass Ring Bowls
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown gold flecks, pink, blue, white and orange star design ring or trinket dish set.
Gold Leaf
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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
Salviati Murano 1950s White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ring Bowl and Basket
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
FREE Shipping Worldwide! See details below description. Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Gold Flecks over White Art Glass Ring or Trinket Dish and Basket Set. Documented to the Salviat...
Gold Leaf
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H 6.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Salviati Murano 1950s Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ring Bowl Basket
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown gold flecks over orange Italian art glass ring or trinket bowl, and basket.
Gold Leaf
1950s Mario Buccellati Sapphire and Gold Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white and yellow gold and sapphire ring by Mario Buccellati, circa 1950, the slightly tapered brushed yellow gold band set in the center with a cabochon sapphire weighing...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweet 1950s Mario Buccellati Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white and yellow gold, amethyst and diamond ring by Mario Buccellati, circa 1950, of bombe design set in the center with a cabochon amethyst weighing approximately 1.50 c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mario Buccellati Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat white and yellow gold, pink sapphire and diamond ring by Mario Buccellati, Italy, circa 1950, set in the center with an oval pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 car...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White G...
1950s-1960s Vintage Corletto Signed Enameled Bee 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage ring is from the 1950's-1960's. It is a signed Corletto piece. It is a fun bumble bee which is made of 18 karat yellow Gold and is accented with beautiful enamel work ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Chain Ring, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian craftsmanship explains itself in this spectacular 1950's creation!
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Minotto Chalcedony Pearl Gold Brooch and Ring Set
Located in Cremona, Lombardia
1950s Marcello Minotto set consisting of brooch and ring in engraved and segrinato gold with chalcedony and pearls.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1950s sapphire ring
Located in Florence, IT
beautiful ring made in gold , set with two mine cut diamonds , total weight ct. 0.50 circa and natural sapphire ct. 4.50 circa
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Original 1950s 12.10 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Original 1950's 12.10 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Rose Gold Setting Chic Cocktail Ring. US size 7.5, French size 55 We offer complimentary resizing on this piece
Citrine, 18k Gold
Original Poodle Motif Essex Glasses Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind 1950s Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex Glasses or Reverse Painting Under Crystal featuring a black poodle motif in a diamond and yellow gold signet ring setting. The multicolor painting creates an unusual three-dime...
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Original Hounds Motif Essex Glasses Diamond Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind 1950s Ring
By BERCA
Located in Valenza, IT
Essex Glasses or Reverse Painting Under Crystal featuring two hounds in a diamond and yellow gold signet ring setting. The multicolor painting creates an unusual three-dimensional ef...
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Top color ruby with romantic heart shape to make you want to call the dibs! The glorious ruby is surrounded by tapered baguette and brilliant diamonds split on either side making 2 s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Star of David 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful dainty and yet weighty Star of David pendant necklace. A gorgeous 3.5mm white diamond center stone. Sits nicely below clavicle. The Star of David was hand carved from wax ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque 14K Yellow Gold 1.5ct Diamond Bouquet Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Belle Époque ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed as a beautiful, stylized bouquet of flowers, adorned with four chunky old cut diamonds, approx. 1.50 ct in total. Diamonds cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon No-Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This substantial cabochon blue sapphire and diamond ring is a beautiful example of Art Deco opulence. Elegantly proportioned and reminiscent of architectural splendor, the graceful g...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Special!!! NWT $7, 789 18KT Magnificent Fancy Triple Tri Color Leaf Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Tri Color Yellow, Rose and White Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Large Diamond Statement Leaf Crossover Ring. Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 38cttw Round Cut Diamond Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a statement piece of unparalleled elegance: This wide estate 18K Yellow Gold Tapered Cuff Bangle. Measuring an impressive 3 inches in width, this exquisite bangle feature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating natural diamond centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.50Ct Natural Ceylon Alexandrite Ring Accented With Side Diamonds
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a custom one of a kind Platinum and 18K Gold Ring. It is set with a beautiful Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut Natural Alexandrite with a GIA report. It is transparent with a ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
18k Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from luxurious 18k white gold, this stunning ring boasts a 6.25 size. Adorned with a sparkling 0.48 carat Marquise Cut diamond center and 0.95 carats of diamond accents, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This stunning vintage diamond engagement ring will absolutely take your breath away. Exquisitely designed with multiple shapes of diamonds in a luxurious platinum se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$5,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $11, 000 18KT Magnificent Yellow Diamond White Diamond Flower Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond White Diamond Floral Flower Crossover Ring. Ring is comprised ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Russian 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russia era 1900s 14k gold cluster ring centered with old mine cut diaminds estimate weight of 3 carats H/I color excellent cut and spark ring is unisex in style hall...
Vintage 18ct White Gold French Stamped, 2 Carat Marquise/Navette Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped Circa 1980s Behold this exquisite vintage 1980s French diamond ring! The marquise/navette-shaped beauty is adorned w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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