Vintage Statement Pearl Cocktail Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite Vintage Statement Pearl Ring dating to 1980s. Crafted in glass simulated pearl and gold plated metal.
Vintage Statement Pearl Cocktail Ring 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite Vintage Statement Pearl Ring dating to 1980s. Crafted in glass simulated pearl and gold plated metal.
Vintage 1980s Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a South Sea Pearl measuring 13.74mm, and Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats. Circa 1980s S...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Platinum Victorian Akoya Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980s, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in enduring platinum, this elegant ring showcases a luminous 10mm white Akoya pearl as its captivating centerpiece. The pearl displays soft white and cream tones with a beaut...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Golden Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
Located in Napoli, NA
Striking yet wearable, this piece perfectly captures the glamorous and sophisticated aesthetic of 1980s Italian jewelry design. * Ring size: 7 * Total weight: 7.40 grams * Pearl: Au...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make any size. Box is not inclu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a South Sea Pearl and pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats. Circa 1980s Size 8, resizable
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is not i...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Jade Pearl Navette Cocktail Ring, USA, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and distinctive, this vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Navette Ring showcases a striking elongated design centered around a vivid green jade cabochon. The natural ...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,650Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 16.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 13mm Pearl Cocktail Ring, Size 3.25, Circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a nice, simple, but eye catching ring made of 18k yellow gold and a 13mm round pearl. - Stone Info - Pearl 13mm Ring Size - ~3.25 Total Weight - 12.45g A80
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ring with South Sea Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: South Sea pearls (white & black), diamonds approx. 0.20 carats Weight: 7.73 grams Ring Size: 7 Origin: Italy Period: 1980s Style: Cocktail / Modern...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Two-Tone Gold Natural Diamond & South Sea Pearl Statement Ring Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The yellow gold band has a beautiful hammered texture and measures 9.5 mm in width. The ring weighs 11.2 grams and is a size 5.25. Circa 1980s.
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Luigi Quaglia 1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Ring, Unique Piece
Located in Cosenza, Italia
This elegant Natural Pearl ring set in 18K Yellow Gold - Etruscan finish - accented by bars featuring diamonds brilliant-cut is a Unique Piece. Diamond brilliant-cut total carats 1,0...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Sculptural South Sea Pearl with Diamonds Large Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dome Ring Is Centering A Large Beautiful Color And Luster High Quality 17MM White South Sea Pearl.Designed In The 1980's in Italy.Current Ring Size 7 , May Easily Be Resized To any S...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Australian 25 Carat Pearl White Gold Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring, 1980s
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
18 Karat white gold ring with large Australian 25 Carat central pearl. The pearl is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.50 Carat. Ring size Italian 18 please see the conv...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Australian 25 Carat Pearl White Gold Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring, 1980s
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
18 Karat white gold ring with large Australian 25 Carat central pearl. The pearl is surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.50 Carat. Ring size Italian 18 please see the conv...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
R.Stone 1980s Pear Shaped Pearl with Diamonds Ridged Gold Design Cocktail Ring
By R. Stone
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring Is Further Embellished With Numerous High Quality Full Cut Diamonds Weighing Approximately .75cts, Signed R.Stone And Created In The 1980's.
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
French 1980s Button Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1980s. Our opinion : a "must have" gold pearl ring in a timeless jewelry box.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Platinum Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Pearl Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating ballerina cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and weighs approximately 19.1 grams. It is centered with a lustrous south-sea pearl approx. 14mm in diameter, of...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Leo De Vroomen Mabé Pearl Enamel Gold Ring
By De Vroomen
Located in Bethesda, MD
Leo De Vroomen is world renowned for his vividly colored enameling and stunning designs. This ring features a 15mm mabé pear framed by French red enamel. The 18 karat gold ring bear...
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Trillion Diamond Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond ring (circa 1980s), crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 11.63mm Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18k White Gold, 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold ring showcases a lustrous 11.63mm Tahitian pearl, exuding timeless elegance and refined sophistication.
Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Large Bypass Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Something to match the "Little Black Dress" This very large, vibrant and flashy stylish ring is sure to dazzle. Inspired in a Bypass design, the ring features 2 large Pearls rest...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s David Webb 18 carat gold, enamel, pearl and diamond cocktail ring
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
This 1980s David Webb design 18 carat gold, enamel, pearl and diamond cocktail ring is a strikingly beautiful piece.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian 1980s Onyx & Mother-of-Pearl Puzzle Dome Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating symphony of contrast and curve, this sculptural 1980s Italian ring weaves together glossy black onyx and luminous mother-of-pearl in a bold, interlocking mosaic.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Baroque Pearl & Diamond Ring, 1970s–1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Its distinctive presence and luxurious materials capture the essence of Retro Glam Italian jewelry from the 1970s–1980s. Origin: Italy (hallmarked 750) Period: Late 20th Century, 197...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilt Double Pearl Ring with Rhinestone Crystals (Size 6) by Nolan Miller, 1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Size 6 - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Faux pearl - By Nolan Miller (signed on interior) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage con...
Mabe Pearl Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage mabe pearl ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arnold Scassi Faux Gold-tone Pearl & Rhinestone Earrings/Ring 1980s
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arnold Scassi Faux Gold-tone Pearl & Rhinestone Earrings/Ring 1980s. In excellent condition
Pearl
1980s Boucheron Diamond Ruby Onyx Pearl Set Earrings Ring Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Geneva, CH
This Glamour Indian style set by Boucheron Paris is both impressive and easy to wear. Earrings, Ring and Necklace are in yellow gold, Diamond, cabochon Ruby and Onyx with cultured P...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Stephen Dweck Mabe Pearl Bronze Ring New, Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large center Pearl on the Dweck Ring. Size 6-3/4 in Top of ring is .86 in in diameter. Color on the pearl closer to purple. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navaj...
Cultured Pearl
Zangara 1980s Tahitian Black Pearl Hammered Yellow Gold Abstract Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
One-of-a-kind Tahitian Black Cultured Pearl Abstract Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Hammered Yellow Gold, made by the celebrated Zangara Gioielli Milano workshop for a Portuguese (Oporto)...
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Pearl and Gold Ring by Poiray Paris
By Poiray
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Poiray Jewelers Paris cultured pearl and gold ring. The 3/8" w 18k yellow gold ring with undulating shoulders nestling a 9.5mm round creamy white cultured pearl with very good luster...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Jean Mahie Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
By Jean Mahie
Located in London, GB
A handmade pinky ring by Jean Mahie in 22 carat yellow gold finished with pearls and diamonds, circa 1980. This ring is designed as an organic flow of metal around the finger. At o...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.7 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 (We offer free resizing) We ca...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s 14K Gold Plated Synthetic Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with our 1980s 14K Gold Plated Synthetic Pearl Ring, a captivating and luxurious statement piece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
1980s 18kt gold ring with pearl and 6 small diamonds
Located in Capri, IT
1980s 18kt gold ring with pearl and small 6 diamonds size italian sizing is 18 usa sizing is 8 As ou can imagine this ring can be made smaller.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This enchanting cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold and is centered by a beautiful genuine Baroque Pearl of approximately 15mm. It is furthermore embellished with 28 g...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Mauboussin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring with Rubies
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Oval South Sea Pearl measuring 18.50 x 13.88mm. The ring features Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total o...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Bulgari Pearl Hematite Yellow Gold Earrings and Ring Set
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and chic set consisting of a ring and a pair of earrings. Created by Bulgari in Italy in the 1980's.
Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Geometric Mabe Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings and Ring Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning 18k yellow and white gold mabe pearl and diamond earrings and ring. The mabe pearls in the earrings are 18 mm and in the ring 16mm. Around each mabe pearl, there are twelve ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Bulgari Gold Pearl Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage circa 1980s Bulgari ring with 7.3mm pearls. Ring size 5.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Brilliant Diamond Twisted Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in platinum, this enchanting vintage ring, circa 1980s, features a flat band with a twisting ribbon band encrusted on one side with round brilliant cut diamonds and ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980's Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Band Style Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Made In France In The 1980's By Van Cleef & Arpels.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage circa 1980s 14 Carat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Leaf Setting Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this darling vintage ring, circa 1980s, features a lustrous mabe pearl on a graceful basket setting, holding two shoulder-set small pearls, that wrap...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s White and Tahitian Pearl Double Crossover Bypass Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearls Are both Beautifully Set In with a Unique Crown White Gold And diamond Setting.Made In The 1980's In america.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage circa 1980s 14 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire White Akoya Pearl Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this darling vintage ring features a lovely claw set Akoya pearl atop split shoulders on a high polish band. We have named her The Siobhan Ring. She ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1980s Blue Grey Mabe Pearl Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this darling vintage ring features an alluring mabe pearl in a minimalistic rub over setting. We have named her The Elenore Ring. Her endearing design ...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1980s Teardrop Shape Mabe Pearl Vintage 14 Carat Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage ring features an opulent mabe pearl in a graceful teardrop-shaped basket setting that cradles and overlaps the pearl in three e...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Square Smoky Quartz & Seed Pearl Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Nellie Ring, crafted in 9 carat gold, is a charming offset square design that provides it an eccentric twist. Scrolls of ribbon embellished with a single quartz on either side ri...
Quartz, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels France Mother of Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold vintage circa 190s Van Clef & Arpels ring with mother of pearl. Ring size - 5 1/4, ring top - 11.6mm wide. Weight is 8.9 grams. Marked VCA , 750 , Made in France / french go...
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Large Faux Pearl Fun Rin
Located in New York, NY
This ring certainly makes a statement while having fun wearing it. It’s in a gold tone finish with a large round faux pearl that is connected to a triangular shaped ring. The faux ...
1980s Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with a 16mm pearl and a G/VS diamond weighing approximately 0.20ct. The ring is a size 6, top measures 23.5mm in diameter. The weight of the ring is 26....
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Elegant Cultured Pearl with Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed In The United States Of America In The 1980's. NOTE:Current Ring Size 6 May Easily Be Resized.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2.68 Carat Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal with Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. This Earring is made up of 9x7 mm Oval - Cab (2pcs) 2.68 carat Ethiopian O...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,751Sale Price|44% Off
Australian South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold cocktail ring featuring one Australian South Sea Pearl measuring 11-11.5 mm flanked with 9 oval diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats. Gem South Sea Pearl!
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$10,342Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.63 in W 0.56 in D 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in L 18.04 in
Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Tiffany & Co platinum diamond and pearl pendant necklace A truly stunn...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose & White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Introducing a stunning 1940s 18ct gold cocktail ring that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum Art Deco style ring features a stunning E/C diamond weighing 0.82 carats certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity. Adorned with smaller round diamonds totaling 0.15 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Splendid Natural Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid Natural 13mm Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,000.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Pearl Measures: 13mm Total Natural Ro...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,625Sale Price|50% Off
Akoya Pearl Ring, Edwardian, 18K, Platinum, Diamonds, GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This graceful and perfectly proportioned 18K yellow gold, platinum, and diamond ring hosts a pair of luminous cultured saltwater Akoya pearls. The pearls measure 7.54mm and 7.64mm, s...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Platinum Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.95 grams Diamond Details: .20ct total weight, antique cut diamonds, G Color, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Bulgari Burma Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Bulgari "Toi et Moi" ring, meaning "you and me" in French, displays both the finest gemstones and the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned jeweler. The bypass rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 4.04 Carat Fancy Light Pink Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Pink Diamond
1.16 Carats Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Custom One-of-Kind Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The pearl is 18MM South Sea Pearl There are 1.16 Carats in Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 6.5, sizable The ring weighs 14.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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