14k Rubellite Diamond Halo Engagement and Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Round and Baguette Color: G-H Clarity: SI
Gucci Classic Iconic Rare Sterling Silver Heart Trademark Modernist Ring
By Gucci
Located in Wokingham, England
Gucci Vintage Iconic Logo Trademark Heart Love Pendant Band Charm Ring, Sterling Silver, Size 10 Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine...
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon 'Sleeping Ring' Small, Sterling Silver 925, Handmade in Italy
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a discreet and humorous sym...
Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline and diamond cluster ring in platinum featuring 0.48 carats of greenish blue Paraiba tourmalines with 0.18 carats of baguette diamonds. Size...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1.20 carat Colombian emerald 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A step-cut Colombian emerald of approximately 1.20 carats glows at the top of this ring, a bright, clear spring green that looks lit from within, its rectangular facets and clipped c...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Platinum Ring with a ball pavé set with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An platinum disco ball ring pavé set with diamonds, France, master mark: weight: 5 g ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#30
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct, total weight Cut: Marquise and Ro...
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
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.39 TCW Certified $5,950 215417 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Sapphire ring has been Certified, Inspected, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire twist ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mappin & Webb Trinity Ring Size J (49)
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Here we have a bi-colour band trinity ring crafted by Mappin & Webb. The design features three interlocking bands, each made from a two types of gold in 18ct yellow and white. The ba...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Garnet 18k Yellow Gold Ring 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Cartier cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a cabochon garnet set in a geometric crown. The 14.7mm x 14.9mm buff-top cushion-shaped garnet has dark...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring - VHK#24
Located in Hicksville, NY
Platinum Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring - VHK#24 Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: W...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1995
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage ring crafted in polished 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a striking oval cabochon-cut sapphire as its centerpiece. The sapphire is bezel set within a bold, sculptura...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Natural Solitaire Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 16.5 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Solitaire Composite Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 16.5 TCW Certified $2,950 310620 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing s...
Sapphire, Gold
Ring, Pomellato Narciso 18KT Rose Gold with Five Faceted Quartz
By Pomellato
Located in Braintree, GB
The stones are a soft greenish grey and sit high on the band, so light passes through them and picks up the warmth of the rose gold beneath. Pomellato, founded in Milan in 1967, buil...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Gypsy Ring, France
By Cartier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Cartier 18K Gold with Diamond and Sapphire Dome or Gypsy Ring. Ring features a dome-form band centered by an approximately 0.16 carat round flush-set diamond flanked by two r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage cocktail ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.61 carats (E-F color, VVS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds. The central diamond measures 4pts and the two outer diamonds measure 2pts each. The stones are set in star settings. Fully hallm...
Diamond, Gold
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring 7.25 55
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring, Circa 1990, 5.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A classic baguette diamond and platinum full eternity ring, set with 36 baguette-cut diamonds, in a channel setting, mounted in platinum, circa 1990. Estimated total diamond weight 5...
Diamond, Platinum
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Extasia Black Glass Intaglio Cameo Adjustable Brass Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
A brilliant statement ring that beautifully merges contemporary upcycling with cult-classic American designer heritage. This striking piece features an authentic vintage late 1990s t...
Brass
Vintage sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage sapphire and diamond band ring is a lovely 1990’s design, offering a refined mix of rich color, sparkle, and everyday elegance. Featuring 3 oval cut sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.04ct Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the heart of this vintage ring sits an oval cut ruby weighing 1.04 carats, its rich red hue radiating warmth from the elongated, faceted cut. Surrounding the ruby, 32 round brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
CHRISTIAN DIOR Mitza Leopard Paw Tail Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Christian Dior ring features a chic leopard paw and tail design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black lacquer spots and claws. Made in France cir...
Yellow Gold
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 52. This stunning ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked...
18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Honolulu, HI
Hermes Hercules Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 52. This stunning ring is masterfully crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is fused together by 4 Hermes hallmarks. The ring is hallmarked...
18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite platinum ring features a natural jadeite cabochon weighing approximately 2.31 carats. The oval cabochon measures 10.00 × 8.14 mm and displays light green color with se...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, onyx and one topaz and diamonds flower. Diamonds 0.45 kt Topaz 4.75 kt Onyx 0.15 gr Tot. Weight 8.40 gr R.F +FORF RK.AFGH90 For ...
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Betony Vernon "Pod Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Being ready to bring joy is a fundamental aspect of the Paradise Found Fine Jewelry Collection and the Pod Massage Ring is crafted to offer two distinct sensations. The smooth pod-sh...
Sterling Silver
GIA 2.10 carat oval cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval sapphire, glowing with deep blue tones and refined brilliance. The center stone is beautifully complemented by half moon cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Leaf Ring Size 4 Sterling Silver 5 Grams Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Ring Size 4 Sterling Silver 5 Grams TIF861 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SH...
Sterling Silver
9.50 carats Diamond Cluster Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate natural diamond cluster cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. this sparkling ring is set with eight pear-cut diamonds, one marquise-shape, and eight baguette-cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings. This stunning, fine a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 90s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.28 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond and estate jewelry collections. This fine and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 90's Diamond Pavé Cable Buckle Ring ~0.76ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
A twisted rope motif in polished yellow gold sweeps into a crossover loop of pavé-set white gold diamonds, the two halves overlapping at the shoulder in a buckle-like knot. The inter...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold Six-Row Rope "X" Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. ring designed by Jean Schlumberger, made from 18k yellow gold. The band is built from six rows of twisted gold rope, bound at three points by smooth polished X mo...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Marquise Opal in 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Marquise Opal in 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring A beautiful vintage 14K yellow gold opal and diamond ring featuring an elongated marquise-shaped natural opal surrounded b...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Vintage [Tahitian] pearl and diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An 11 mm [Tahitian] black pearl with rich [aubergine and peacock-green] overtones sits between two sculpte...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Leaf Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 5 Grams Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 5 Grams TIF864 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SH...
Sterling Silver
18k Chopard Happy Diamond ring. CHOPARD Happy Diamond band
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chopard LUC Happy Diamond Ring 3P Happy diamonds in a Crystal Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold ref 82/3926-20 Condition: Excellent Condition. Comes with Original Chopard Cert...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Squiggle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold band with undulating wave motif With high polish finish throughout Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 5 1/4 - inquire for sizing Measures nort...
Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Leaf Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 5.5 Grams Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 5.5 Grams TIF866 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Leaf Ring Size 4.5 Sterling Silver 5 Grams Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Ring Size 4.5 Sterling Silver 5 Grams TIF863 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE ...
Sterling Silver
Mauboussin 18k White Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Weston, MA
This Mauboussin bombé-form ring is an elegantly simple design that stands on its own or is easily stackable. The white gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Chopard Happy Diamond ring. CHOPARD Happy Diamond band
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chopard LUC Happy Diamond Ring 3P Happy diamonds in a Crystal Diamond Halo with Princess cut accents 18k Yellow Gold ref 3961 Condition: Excellent Condition. Comes with O...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 4.80 carat blue sapphire and 0.15 carat diamond, yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
A striking platinum emerald and diamond ribbon knot ring by celebrated American jewelry designer Charles Krypell. Sculptural and beautifully dimensional, the ring is designed as a s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unheated 2.07ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Beautiful!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum and featuring a stunning Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 2.07ct. The beautifully made r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 0.76ct Ruby and 0.32ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.76 carat ruby and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Leaf Ring Size 4 Sterling Silver 5 Grams Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Ring Size 4 Sterling Silver 5 Grams TIF862 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE S...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 6.5 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring Size 5.5 Silver height 6.5 mm TIF689 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co ring is made of sterling silver and its Height is ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold starburst wide band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wide, domed band of yellow gold is engraved with a quilted lattice of crossing lines, and across its surface seven round brilliant cut diamonds are scattered like stars, each set i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 6.5 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Somerset Heart Ring Size 5.5 Silver height 6.5 mm TIF690 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co ring is made of sterling silver and its Height is ...
Sterling Silver
Gucci Estate Sterling Silver Ring Size 8.5, 15 mm Height 17.9 Grams
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Sterling Silver Ring Size 8.5, 15 mm Height 17.9 Grams G45 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 17.9 grams with an...
Sterling Silver
1990s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 6.15 carat oval cut aquamarine and 0.42 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections. This fi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Amethyst Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, signed Gumps.
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold and Amethyst ring centering an oval shaped carved amethyst. Signed Gumps. Ring size : 6 1/2 Measurements : carved oval amethyst : 19.11mm to 16.24mm. Metal : 18...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Cartier Menotte Onyx Ring 18k White Gold Band Sz0-56 US-7.5 Bypass Motif
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The iconic Cartier ring features a bypass design that ends in two black onyx points. This ring is perfect to wear alone or layer with fine jewelry from any era. Although Cartier no l...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.52 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold twist ring. This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Spessartite "Tapestry" Ring 9.65ct, Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Garnet approx. 9.65ct. & 54 Diamonds approx. 4.50cts Color/Clarity: G-H, VS Certifications: None Size: 8.0 Creator: Tiffany & Co., French Metal: 18K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 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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