$889Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats (H color, VS-SI1 clarity). Total weight: 2.6 grams Ring size: US 6.5, resizable...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Platinum Vintage Forever Wedding Band Unisex Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Featuring a high polish finish Stamped for platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s: from the Forever collection Ring Size: 6...
Platinum
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...
Vintage 0.95ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive unusual dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Wave Ring By Elsa Peretti Size 6 Sterling SIlver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Wave Ring By Elsa Peretti Size 6 Sterling SIlver TIF567 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Crafted in 1990, this bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking multi-band design set with vivid rubies and structured diamond rows. Two parallel bands feature 18 square-c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large Center Carved Lapis Stone dominates this Dweck Ring. The Stone is set in Sterling Silver. Dated 1992 inside the shank of Ring. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck / 925. Measures 1.10 ...
Sterling Silver
Estate Vintage Cartier Enterlaces 18K White Gold Band Ring - VHK#669B
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Cartier Enterlaces 18K White Gold Band Ring - VHK#669B Item Details Year: 1990s Ring Size: 9.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. This luxurious piece features a wide band made of 18 karat gold, adorned wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Marquise & Baguette Diamond Vivid Ruby Circular Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a beautifully arranged floral design with exceptional color and brilliance. A brilliant ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous has a very dark blue sapphire measuring 60pts at the centre of the sparkling diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is approx 30pts. Modelled in 9 carat white...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
0.90Ct Stunning Natural Ruby & Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $2,500.00 Total Natural Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.30 Carats Total Natural R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage solitaire ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with a natural diamond of approximately 0.45 carats (G color, VS1 clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats (F color, VVS1 clarity). Total weight: 7.5 grams Ring size: US 6, resizable to any s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pomellato 18k Yellow Gold Griffe Cobochon Citrin and Diamond Ring
By Pomellato
Located in istanbul, TR
Creator: Pomellato Ring Size: 6.5 US or 54 EU Metal: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond,Citrin Stone Cut: Cabochon Weight: 23.72 g Style: Modernist Period: 1990-1999 Date of Manufac...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Ring. Sterling Silver Mikimoto Sapphire Twin Pearl Bypass band.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring Sterling Silver Twin Akoya pearls set in a Bypass design Details: Size 7.5 is resizable 2.4grams total 7mm pearls
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
10k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.75ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.75 ct - I/J - pique - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide by 1.0 cm high...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 17.70 carat kunzite diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cushion cut kunzite of approximately 17.70 carats dominates this ring, its broad crown cut into stepped, crisscrossing facets that catch the light in soft flashes of orchid pink an...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .65pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bar-Set Band Ring .80 TCW Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
At 3mm wide, with nearly a carat of gems between seven stones, the ring has more presence than a typical half circle band, and it works as an anniversary band, a wedding band, or a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a floral cluster of round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold with Natural White Spinel Solitaire Ring ca. 2000
Located in Heemstede, NL
A refined 18K white gold solitaire ring set with a round faceted white spinel. The clear, bright stone takes centre stage in a classic prong setting, while the softly tapered white g...
Spinel, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Heart Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage heart design ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats. Total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Art Deco, Size 6, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This refined freeform ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a sleek and understated design that highlights modern simplicity with an organic, sculptural feel. The fluid conto...
Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Band Featuring 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.35 Carats. 2.8mm Wide At Top With Slightly Tapered Design At Back. F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.39 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 1997
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage bezel set 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.42 carat emerald and 0.40 carat baguette diamond, platinum engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of emerald jewellery. This stunning, fin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Buccellati 6.85ct Diamond 18K Gold Statement Dome Engagement Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional creation from the legendary Italian house Buccellati, this dome ring showcases the brand’s signature artistry and intricate detailing. At its center is a magnificent J...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin diamond flanked engagement ring, French, 1995.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut diamond in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.68 carats, flanked by si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.15 carat emerald cut diamond and platinum eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, Platinum
Green Jadeite Jade White Gold Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Portland, OR
This one-of-a-kind cocktail ring features natural jadeite jade, untreated and polished to a silky smooth finish. Beautifully accented with garnet, emerald, ruby, and diamond, this ex...
Jade, Ruby, White Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage engagement band ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats (G color, VVS-VS clarity). Total weight: 3.7 grams Ring size: US 6, resizabl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.73Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1990's 2.73 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impress...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA 2.00 carat diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the heart of this ring is a substantial round brilliant cut diamond weighing a full 2.00 carats, GIA-certified in E color — among the most coveted grades on the color scale for it...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
30 Ct Aquamarine and 3 Ct Sapphires Diamond Ring, Circa 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamond Ring with a 30Ct Aquamarine and 3Ct Sapphires. Massive and fine ring perfectly representing the 1990es. The color of the Aquamarine is just mesmerizing. It is an oversized st...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Carinated Sterling Silver Blue Spinel Ring Size 5.5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage, carinated solitaire is sterling silver with a stunning 6mm blue spinel gemstone. The band on this ring measures 6mm wide with a rise of 4mm off the finger. Si...
Spinel, Sterling Silver
1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive vintage 1.28Ct diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond engagement ring collections. This impressive diamond solitaire ring h...
Diamond, Platinum
An Impressive Unheated 7.52ct Light Blue Sapphire Platinum & Diamond Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply gorgeous Estate ring set in solid Platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated pastel light Blue Sapphire probably from Sri Lanka weighing an absolutely impressive 7.52ct. The...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 2.40 carat diamond 18K yellow gold Dome ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage diamond dome ring is a glamorous 1990’s design, set with 59 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats in total. Graded G-H color and VS cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Onyx Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage design in 18k yellow gold, featuring polished onyx plaques set against approximately 39 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an estimated 2.25–2.50 carats. The i...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.33 Carat Aquamarine and 1.55 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.33 carat aquamarine and 1.55 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse aquamarine jewellery collections. This stunning...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Size 6.5, Art Deco Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant freeform ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a sleek and minimalist design that highlights clean lines and understated sophistication. Its organic, freeform sh...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.72 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold and 14 karat yellow gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified Italian Band Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Width: 0,3cm Top Length: 2,3cm Top Height: 0,2cm Band Width: 0,2cm This HRD Certified Italian Band Ring is an elegant expression of refined Italian jewelry craftsmanship, beauti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0 grams Diamond Details: .30ct, total weight. Round Brilliant. Natural Diamon...
White Gold
East to West Iolite Ring by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fun and funky Chanel ring featuring an approx 1 carat Purple-Blue Iolite stone in a square cut. The stone is set east to west in an 18 karat white gold bezel setting. The band on thi...
Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats. Total weight: 10.5 gram...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold Unique Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage flower-style ring is crafted in 18k two-tone gold, featuring round brilliant diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.50 carats. The diamonds are graded J-...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 1.87 TCW Certified $2,690 221292 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” mor...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1.70 carat diamond 18k white gold floral ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage diamond floral ring is a charming 1990’s design, crafted in 18k white gold and set with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats in t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.51 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This striking ballerina statement ring features a 5.51 carat emerald cabochon surrounded by 1.83 carats of diamonds in a platinum setting. A bold design with a split shank and tiered...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco style diamond sapphire platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco-style platinum ring from the 1990s showcases a striking marquise cut diamond, framed by deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds for a vintage-inspired elegance. Cen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1997 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1837 Ring w/ Pouch #23807
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1837 Ring w/ Pouch Timeless and refined, this 1997 Tiffany & Co. sterling silver band embodies classic elegance with its sleek, minimalistic desig...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 0.82 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.82 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine marquise cut diamond ring has be...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ellipse Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size US 6.5 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Ellipse Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Emerald, Oval-Cut Emerald Measurements: 5 mm × 4 mm Band Measurements: 4 mm W × 3.5 mm Thick Ring Size: US 6.5 ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cluster ring by Kurt Wayne contains 22 round brilliant cut and 28 straight and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats total. This ring is eleg...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.50ctw Measurements: Weight: 9.8 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Citrine Guilloché Enamel Statement Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
There is something exceptionally chic about a jewel that refuses to look like everything else. This estate ring is crafted in substantial 18 karat yellow gold and wrapped in deep ora...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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