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
$2,369Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Temple St. Clair Diamond Flower Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wide band ring by Temple St. Clair is handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold. The design features signature granulation details and stylized flower motifs, each centered wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this Edwardian ring (circa 1900s) is beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold with platinum accents. The ring features a center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Important 17 Carat GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
An impressive oval Ceylon sapphire weighing 17.18 carats surrounded by 12 fine brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25. The sapphire a boasts a rich blue fully saturated color. The sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K YG Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sculptural cocktail ring crowned by an impressive South Sea baroque cultured pearl, framed by a vibrant floral cluster of diamonds and richly colored gemstones cabocho...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Designer Custom Made Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Designer Custom Made Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring. A ring unlike no other, very special piece. To get started there are mixed coloured stones including green, yellow, red and...
14k Gold
Unique Diamonds 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Diamonds 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring 14k White Gold. Beautiful ring made by designer UD (Unique Diamonds) featuring many diamonds totaling approx 1.50 carats. The ring weights ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Southwestern Sterling Turquoise Spiny Oyster Inlay Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with a combination of turquoise, spiny oyster and jet inlay. The face of this ring measures 7/16 of an inch north to sout...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Romain Saide 18K Rose Gold Steel Pink Natural Diamonds and Ceramic Starfish Ring
By Romain Saide
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18k rose gold, steel and ceramic ring featuring pink and natural diamond encrusted starfish motif. Piece is designed and created by Romain Saide and manufactured by Arnould Edition ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel
1990s 1.05 Carat Garnet and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.05 carat garnet and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and rose diamonds totaling 0.20ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.5 mm wide by 6.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Twisted Knot Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a twisted knot motif weighing 5.4 Grams. Size 5
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mediterranean Angel's Skin (Pelle d'Angelo) Oval Coral Ring in 14K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Retro pieces of Natural Mediterranean Coral jewellery such as this particular example are rarely encountered & highly prized by many, boasting the best quality materials & skilled...
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 4.56ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 4.56 carat aquamarine and 0.42 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jew...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,413Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Tanzanite Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is tanzanite 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 7 We c...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k gold Natural Diamond And Aquamarine Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs . Totally is aquamarine 1 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,940Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 ct. The diamond is has E color and vvs1 clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.43ct 18k gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold entourage ring set with a sapphire up to 0.50 ct and an entourage single-cut diamond up to 0.43 ct - K/L - VS/SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60) Detailed description: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Oval Bezel Sapphire Pave Diamond Covered Milgrain Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum, and features a large oval platter design that is completely covered with incredible pave work and set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
Cartier Diamond and White Gold Band Ring, 1.70 Carats
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
In the ateliers of Cartier, where tradition meets innovation, this exquisite diamond and white gold band ring was conceived. Showcasing Cartier's legacy of elegance, the ring feature...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
9.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.05 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 9.20 carat Ceylon sapphire and 2.05 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring made by Wempe; part of our diverse vintage sapphire jewelry and e...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Three Row Invisibly Set 2.10 Carats Princess Cut Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold ring with 3 rows of princess cut diamonds. The 30 princess cut diamonds are invisibly set and weigh a total of 2.10 carats: G/H color, VS clarity. Finger size is 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Retro Chrysoprase Diamond Cocktail Ring, United States, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant platinum chrysoprase and diamond ring showcases a vibrant and refined design. At its center is a striking round cabochon chrysoprase, measuring approximately 9.4mm, disp...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Platinum
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage Platinum Mikimoto Diamond Bezel set band. Mikimoto PT950
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring PT950 Platinum with three Diamonds bezel set. Perfect Wedding band. Details: Size 4.75. Can be sized. 0.10ctw Diamonds 5.2grams total
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$3,291Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Marquise Cut And Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 grams. Totally is marquise cut diamond 0.93 ct. Totally is baguette cut diamond 0.92 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-Light yellow c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald and oval cut diamond up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central oval-cut diamond up to 0.50ct – F/G – Pique1 and emerald up to 1.20ct - ring size U.S. 3.75 - EU 14.75 (45) detailed description: The top of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.93ct Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 3.93 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Leopard Jaguar Cheetah Platinum ring. Diamond Encrusted Head band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful encrusted Panther Leopard or Cheetah with Diamonds Platinum PT900 Setting. 10.6grams total weight 1.10 CTW of Diamonds. SI Clarity with H-I color Details: Size 6 Wonderf...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with emerald and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25(54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.0 mm wid...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
RIng with brilliant and baguette shaped diamonds up to 3.40ct 18k gold 6.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.20 ct - N/O - VS/SI - and taper and baguette-cut diamonds up to 1.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Retro Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 10.41ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring Elevate your style with this stunning platinum ring featuring a central round-cut 1.50 total carat weight (TCW) diamond, encircled by a mesm...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 18k white gold 4.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central black brilliant-cut diamond of 1.00ct and surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.50ct - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed descripti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet "Lien" Link Diamonds White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring from Chaumet is made in 18kt gold. It is from the collection called “Lien”. It features a link with 5 small diamonds that links and closes the ring. “Lien” means ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
LEVIAN 18K Yellow Gold Emerald .25cttw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990 Item Details: LEVIAN Designer Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details Emerald: Natural Emeralds 1.00cttw Square...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ring with enamel and brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with enamel and brilliant and single cut diamond up to 0.23ct/0.27ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold, Portugal, 1990s. A classic and elegant three-stone ring centering a richly saturated emerald-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 4.40 Carat Marquise Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Cartier eternity wedding band ring is a refined expression of timeless luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, the ring is set with a c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ring with Old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring with old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25(54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 12.16ct AGL Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent and truly jaw dropping emerald and diamond fancy cocktail statement ring crafted in solid platinum, featuring a large, emerald cut, genuine emerald s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18.06 Carat AAAA Tanzanite 18K White Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A show-stopping cocktail ring featuring an 18.06 carat vivid AAAA grade tanzanite in a bold oval cut. Framed by 2.5 carats of dazzling diamonds and set in sculptural 18K white gold w...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive cultured pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct 18k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a ruby and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.51 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Wendy Yue Opal & Sapphire Dragonfly 18K White Gold Dome Ring
By Wendy Yue
Located in Miami, FL
This Wendy Yue signed designer ring features a sculpted cabochon opal dome crowned with a vibrant pink sapphire dragonfly, set in 18K white gold. Its bold profile and wide tapered sh...
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.12 carat. Totally is ruby 0.10 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$757Sale Price|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Vintage Looking Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding vintage looking ring, containing 1 old euro cut diamond weighing .25pts. and 2 triangle cut sapphires weighing .10tps. This ring is a size 5.5 bu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.62 carat emerald and 0.14 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Snowflake 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features with 50 round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.0 carat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yin Yang Peridot Gold Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous handmade Moi et Toi Ring intertwined in the Yin and Yang form; in brushed 14k yellow gold, set with a checkerboard-cut Peridot, measuring approx. 11mm x 11mm and wei...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with chrysophrase and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold 5.1 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with chrysophrase and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.50ct - F - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1....
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Tourmaline Gold Ring Natural Pink Gemstone cabochon 18 Karat two tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Diamond 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Diamond 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Multi tone gold ring set with a natural round brilliant cut diamond. Fine jewellery houses like Cart...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Tourmaline Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 Totally is tourmaline 0.60 ct. The box...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$1,987Sale Price|29% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round full cut and 9 baguette diamonds weighing of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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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