Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.34ct 4.8 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond total approximately 0.34ct - H - SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description: the front of the ring is 7.7 mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic 2ctw Oval Tanzanite Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Romance your loved one with this beautiful clustered vintage band. The ring is outfitted with a bouquet of nine oval-cut tanzanite stones in a pale forget-me-not blue, weighing appro...
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14.6 Ct Sapphire 18K White Gold, 1998
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Certified Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14.6 Carats Sapphire, 18K White Gold A magnificent and important certified natural sapphire and diamond ring, an exceptional example of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,887Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald Bombe Dome Sputnik 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage domed statement ring featuring 3.20 carats of square-cut emeralds set in 18K yellow gold textured basket-weave design. Measuring 24.5 x 19mm with sculptural three-dimensional...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Garnet and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Natural Oval Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage but never used. Mozambique Unheated Untreated Garnet Gemstone With Brilliant Clean Diamonds All Natural Stones 14k White Gold approx 10 grams Vivid Red Garnet Oval Shape 2.34...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
BVLGARI Celtaura Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 6
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24471230 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Celtaura Pink Tourmaline ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Pink Tourmaline / 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.88 carat green sapphire diamond 18k white gold pave ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage ring centered around a beautiful 1.88 carat oval cut green sapphire, whose rich and uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant presence. The vivid gree...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 1.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite engagement ring showcasing a 1.01 carat brilliant-cut diamond, graded G color and VS2 clarity. The white centerpiece is elegantly set in a 14k yellow gold band. Enhanci...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Zorab Creation Lions Lair Double Band Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
For those fiercely protective, we present the double shank Lions Lair ring, a Zorab Creation. While some may settle for a single finger ring, you'll need two to tame this lion's pie...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Pa...
Christian Dior Diamond Flower Tulip Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Tulip Band Ring by Christian Dior. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .25ct Details: Ring Size: Size: 5 3...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,228Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 8k Gold Natural Cabochon Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Totally is emerald 0.70 carat. Acid tested to be 8k real ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous women's ring from Van Cleef and Arpels made in 18k yellow gold and featuring a faceted 7.0mm round sapphire center stone in sparkling bright royal blue color. Completed by a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 We can make any size. Box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14.55 Carat Cushion Peridot & Diamond Split Shank 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14.55 carat cushion checkerboard cut peridot bezel-set in 18K yellow gold with a diamond-lined split shank, totaling 9.03 grams with a clean, modern silhouette. Size 6, adjustable. ...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Men's Wedding Ring, Birmingham 1994, 8mm Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 9 karat yellow gold gent's wedding ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive gentlemen's vintage...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 4.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 1.1 cm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Cornelis Hollander Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 14k Two Tone Gold
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's tanzanite and diamond ring made by famous jeweler Cornelis Hollander. Half of the ring is white gold and the other half is yellow gold. This striking and bold ring would...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Brilliant Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold
FRED Vintage Signet Ring, 18k Two-Tone Gold, Brilliant Diamonds, French Designer
By Fred
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
FRED – Vintage Signet-Style Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold with Diamonds (Circa 1990) A stunning vintage designer ring by FRED, crafted in luxurious two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. Th...
Diamond, Gold
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 5.75 We can...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.8 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, Round Brilliant, Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14k rose gold structure with a unique design, featuring a leaf base of multicolor sapphires where a lovely little frof in yellow gold and diamonds is setted. This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 9K Gold Round Onyx Cameo Ring with Deep Copper-Gold Patina
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare and refined example of early 20th-century Edwardian jewelry, this authentic 9K gold ring features a finely carved perfectly round onyx cameo. Unlike the more common oval shape...
Onyx, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Ring, UK Hallmarked, 1991
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
NOTE: This item contains natural coral. Sale is restricted to UK buyers only. This item will not be shipped internationally due to wildlife trade regulations. A graceful vintage 9c...
Coral, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Bondanza 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum"Heatwave" Dome Ring
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
Michael Bondanza, world renowned for his work in precious metals. Each Michael Bondanza piece is expertly hand crafted in the heart of New York City. This ring is from the Heatwave ...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 18kt Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.96ct, Italy, 1990
Located in Napoli, IT
Contemporary 18 kt rose gold ring with a geometric and elegant design, featuring a prominent 0.96-carat round brilliant-cut natural central diamond set in contrasting white gold sett...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.35 Cts Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 17.35 Cts Certified $2,975 401575 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold
Candy Cane 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring, 2.29ct Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with two rows of alternating baguette cut diamonds and rubies. - Finger size 7.5, can be sized up or down by up to two sizes - Rubies weigh 2.29 carats total we...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 5.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds and single cut diamonds, diameters up to 0.40 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed description: The top ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.58 Carat Pastel Green Colombian Emerald 14K Gold Solitaire Scroll Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 14K yellow gold ring featuring a 3.58 carat emerald cut pastel light green Colombian emerald set in a 4-prong solitaire basket above an open scroll and heart cutout shank, st...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.70 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
3.00 Carat Natural Sapphire and 4.70 Carat Diamond 14K Gold Ring A striking cocktail ring featuring a vivid natural sapphire weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The sapphire, source...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Coomi 20K Yellow Gold Cabochon Citrine & Diamond Wide Sculptural Ring
By Coomi
Located in New York, NY
A signature Coomi creation, this bold and expressive sculptural ring is crafted in richly saturated 20 karat yellow gold, hand-hammered to achieve the brand’s iconic ancient-meets-mo...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,448Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.1 gram. Totally is diamond 0.16 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.35 ct. Ring size is 6 Box is not i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ct 6.80 Diamonds and White Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
An impressive 18 Kt white gold and Diamonds snake ring. A very fine pave setting for ct 6.80 of G color round cut Diamonds. The eyes of the snake are two marquise cut Diamonds. The b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,193Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Round Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Emerald Vivid Green Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a fine vivid green emerald. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only us...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Filigree Citrine Ring Size 6 Art Deco Reproduction
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful ring is a vintage Art Deco reproduction from original molds. It is sterling silver with 2 round 4mm citrine gemstones. The face of this ring measures 13/16 of an inch ...
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.63 carat Zambian emerald and 2.31 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring, 0.65ct Modern Style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage 14k gold ring centered with a 0.65 carat tanzanite, accented by 0.85 carats of sparkling G-H color SI clarity round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Judith Lieber Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, F Color, VS Clarity, Round Brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Zero 1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring, featuring a distinctive four-band design. Drawing inspiration from the world-renowned Colosseum, this ring is a true testament to Bvlgari...
Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Kurt Wayne Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details: .15ct total weight, F-G Color, VS Clarity, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic MICHAEL BEAUDRY Platinum GIA Certified 1.02-ct Diamond Ring
By Michael Beaudry
Located in New York, NY
MICHAEL BEAUDRY 3-Diamond Ring with GIA Certified Center Diamond weighing 1.02 carats in H color & SI clarity. 2 side diamonds & 8 accent diamonds on the shoulders. Filigree motives ...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1990s's Diamond Platinum Open Heart Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced sinuous heart form bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 0.10 carat total Eye clean and bright - set on inner curve Flanked by o...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J-K color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.90 carat. Ring size i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Princess Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Princess Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier 1997 18k White Gold Cabochon Channel Set Amethyst Solitaire Ring sz 53
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Cabochon Cut - Channel Set - Purple Color - 8x7.6mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.12 Grams Ring Size: Size 53 Wil...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing band ring in 14k white gold structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds, This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.68 ct Blue sapphir...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pearl and Taper Baguette Diamond Ring, 0.45ct, Size 6
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and a taper baguette-cut diamond up to 0.45 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.00ctw H-I SI2 Diamond Ring Set In 18K White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
Bold, sculptural, and utterly dazzling, this 5.00 carat total weight H-I SI2 diamond ring is a masterclass in modern luxury. Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, the contemporary silh...
Diamond, White Gold
Large18K Gold and Heliodor Vintage Cocktail Ring by K Karlsson Made 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18-karat gold cocktail ring features a stunning emerald cut heliodor gemstone with a delicate greenish-yellow hue (approx. 26 ct). The stone is beautifully faceted on all sides,...
18k Gold
11 Carat Oval Citrine & Round Citrine Halo 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Vintage Gemstone Ring 14KY Oval Checkerboard Cut Citrine 17x12mm ~11ct) Oval Citrine w/ (18) Round Citrine side stones 14KY Vintage Ring 7.00g size 9.75 (ring: 12x20mm total) Go...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.08 cts F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire 6-Prong Certification: GIA 6223565177 Metal: Platinum PT 950 Size: 7 sizable TCW: 2.08 cts Main Diamond:...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1990s Design, 8.24g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a powerful statement of color and structure. At its center rests an oval cut blue sapphire of impressive size, radiating rich depth and satu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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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