Bronze Cross set in 21K Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine Bronze Cross, from between the IV and VI centuries, set in 21 Karat Matte Gold as a Fashion Ring. The Byzantine Era ran from the 300s to the fall of Constantinople and th...
Gold, Bronze
Bronze Roman Ring w 21 K accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A formidable bronze ring from the Roman Empire, circa IV to VI century, with eye-catching rope style trim in 21 karat gold accent. This geometric patterned ring would make a statemen...
18k Gold, Bronze
A bronze Roman ring w 21K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze ring from the Ancient Roman Empire trimmed with 21K gold accents.
Gold, Bronze
Vintage 21k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in rich 21k yellow gold and features jadeite jade.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Bronze Ring w/ 21K Gold Rope Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine Bronze Ring w/ 21 Karat Gold Rope Square Trim and hand chiseled decorative accents from Byzantine era. The Byzantine Era ran from the 300s to the fall of Constantinople a...
Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Coin Ring w 21K Matte Gold Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 21 karat gold ring with a Byzantine bronze coin. This bronze coin was minted between IV and IX century, and depicts a figure standing. The coin is placed on a 21 karat gold matte c...
Gold, Bronze
21K 2000s Gold 3.58cts Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified, 21K Gold Pure color. Absolute presence.
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21k Yellow Gold Etched Bismarck Link Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is made of 21k yellow gold, which makes it look rich and warm.
Yellow Gold
Antique 21k Yellow Gold Brown Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A richly detailed antique ring crafted in high-karat 21k yellow gold, showcasing the warm, mellow tone and soft luster characteristic of traditional goldsmithing.
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese 21k Yellow Gold Enamel R Initial Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in rich 21k yellow gold and features an enameled initial “R” at its center.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 21K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage ring is crafted in 21K yellow gold and features a richly hued ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,595 / item
Roman Mosaic Glass & 21k Ring, Size 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic ancient Roman mosaic glass (4th to 6th century AD) custom mounted within a 21k gold band and squared/rope bezel. The coloration of this ancient Roman glass is cobalt/nav...
22k Gold
Byzantine Bronze Ring w 21K Square Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine bronze ring with dynamic diagonal line patterns and square edge accent. This bronze coin was minted between the IV and VI century, and demonstrates a masculine flair. Thi...
Gold, Bronze
Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring, 12 Carat, 21K Gold UK Circa 1950s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
This mid-century Amethyst and gold ring is built around a medium purple step-cut amethyst, a 14 × 12 mm stone, estimated 12 carat weight, with strong saturation and clear architectur...
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage 21k Yellow Gold 4.12tcw Star Ruby Cluster Floral Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in 21k yellow gold and showcases a cluster of star rubies arranged in a delicate floral motif.
Star Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
A Bronze Roman Coin as ring w 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze coin from the Ancient Roman Empire fashioned into an attractive ring trimmed with 21K gold accents. There is a marvelous patina that demonstrates the coin's age.
Gold, Bronze
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 21k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs1 clarity. Totally is emerald 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Majestic noble Emerald gold ring with diamonds in 21k Gold (900er)
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the exquisite elegance of this stunning 21.6k (900er) yellow gold ring, a true masterpiece crafted by a skilled old German goldsmith. Adorned with a resplendent o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring in 21k Gold with Two Pear-Shaped Diamonds, GIA Certified
By Jaqueline Powers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This exceptional Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 21k gold and set with two antique pear-shaped diamonds, each independently certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Black Onyx Grape Vine Shoulders Heavy Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Square Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 11.65 x 11.89mm (approx.) Material: 21k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.16 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finge...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Gre...
Carnelian, Gold
4.6 Carat Tanzanite Solitaire Yellow Diamonds Handmade 22K-21K Gold Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bridal 21K gold ring featuring 4.6Ct Tanzanite solitaire surrounded by a melee of six yellow free-form rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k G...
Blue Purple Tanzanite Solitaire 4.6Ct Yellow Diamonds 22K-21K Gold Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Engagement or cocktail 21K gold ring featuring 4.6Ct Tanzanite solitaire surrounded by a melee of six yellow free-form rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold,...
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21K white Gold Ocean Ring
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
21K Exclusive Collection Expertly crafted in exclusive 21K white gold Constructed through micro setting with high quality diamonds Micro setting done by master setters Complimented b...
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable
21K Gold Fancy Green Diamond Coral Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring is crafted from luxurious 21-karat yellow gold, showcasing a stunning 5.50-carat natural coral with a smooth, rounded cut at its center. Surrounding the coral are...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21 K Gold Coin Ring Senator Robert F. Kennedy 1968
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage coin ring with a collectible 21K gold medal honoured Robert F.
Gold
Unavailable
Amethyst Ring in 21k and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Amethyst Ring in 21K and 18K Yellow Gold. The Ring measures 3/8 inch in width at the widest point.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline Ring in 21k and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Green Tourmaline Ring in 21K and 18K Yellow Gold. The Ring measures 3/8 inch in width at the widest point.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Demantoid Garnet Zircon 22 Karat-21 Karat Solid Gold Bezel Bridal Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Bezel bridal fashion ring is a one-of-a-kind 21k gold ring set with natural blue zircons and green demantoid garnets.
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs 21K Gold Coin Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Discover the elegance of history with our exquisite 1818 Louis XVIII 20 Francs coin ring. Crafted from premium 21K gold, this remarkable piece of jewelry is not only a testament to f...
Gold
Yellow Diamond White Sapphire Tsavorite 21k - 22k Gold Cluster Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
When ordering please specify your ring size ---21k recycled gold *** I always start out with pure 24k recycled gold.
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Multi-gemst...
9ct Russian Demantoid Garnet Solitaire Yellow Diamonds 21k Gold Cocktail Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail ring featuring 9ct Russian demantoid garnet solitaire set in a 21k solid gold bezel mounted on an 18k solid gold rounded shank.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold...
Blue Topaz Amethyst Diamond 21K Yellow Gold Contrarié Ring Band
By Ansuini
Located in Roma, IT
As fresh as a summer breeze, this stunning ring band in yellow gold is a must have if you love classic yet cheerful jewels. The contrarié ring, with two stones set face to face, is...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 24k Gold
Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic
Located in Geneva, CH
This timeless piece, set in lustrous 21K gold, marries history with luxury. Highlights: • Genuine Roman coin with Alexander the Great’s portrait • Crafted in high-purity 21K gold •...
Gold
Unavailable
Fancy Green Diamonds Coral Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful ladies cocktail ring. 21k yellow gold is traditionally worn in the middle east/Arab community.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Baroque Turquoise Gold Bow Ring Antique 18th Century Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring is unmarked but tests as high-karat gold (21K) and silver.
Turquoise, Gold
Color Diamond 21-22k Gold Band Wedding Ring More Fashion Stacking Bridal Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Simplicity Small wedding Band ring with 9 diamonds. For sale here is one handmade wedding band ring in 21k gold set with 9 diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Opal 22 Karat-21 Karat Gold Bezel Band Fashion Ring One-Of-A-Kind
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
When ordering please specify your ring size. ---21K gold *** I always start out with pure 24k gold.
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Diamond 21k Gold Estate Wide Cigar Band Donut Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Estate contemporary Year: 21st century Metal: 21k gold Diamonds: Carat Weight: 1.00 total Cut: Round brilliant & rose Color: Multi (some are treated) Clari...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan Skittle Emerald Engagement Ring, 21k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5, Dainty
By Gurhan
Located in McLeansville, NC
Celebrate understated elegance with this authentic Gurhan Skittle emerald engagement ring, crafted in luxurious 21k yellow gold. Featuring a vibrant emerald center stone, this size 5...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 3.71ct Jadeite and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 21k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 3.71ct Jadeite and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 21k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 21k yellow gold cluster ring features a captivating 2.70-carat oval jadeite stone...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
0.36Ct Burmese Unheated Ruby Ring with natural diamonds in 21K solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Vivid Red Burmese Unheated Ruby in 21k solid gold Features : Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Main Gemstone Weight - 0.36 Ct Measurement of ruby - 4.2x4.1 mm Cut - Mixed (off round...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unusual Large 21k Nail Motif Modern Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Nail Motif 21K substantial gold ring weighing 27.28 grams.
22k Gold
Signet Ring Helios Ancient Intaglio Jasper solid 21K Gold Ø US7.75/ 6.4gr
Located in SE
Ancient Red Jasper stone with finely rendered intaglio of ancient Greek / Roman god Helios driving the quadriga mounted in 21ct /high carat Gold later setting. This jasper setting d...
Jasper, 22k Gold
Vintage Linda Lee Johnson 21 Karat Gold OM Ring
By Linda Lee Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1990s. The ring is a size 6. About this Item: Embody the meaning of OM when you wear this Vintage Linda Lee Johnson 21K Gold OM Ring.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Located in London, GB
This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty.
Gold
Demantoid Garnet Zircon 22 Karat-21 Karat Solid Gold Bezel Bridal Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Bezel bridal fashion ring is a one-of-a-kind 21k gold ring set with natural blue zircons and green demantoid garnets.
Garnet, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Cab Blue Black Diamonds 21K-18K Gold Cocktail Dome Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Lotus Flower Ring. An exotic stackable cocktail ring featuring Blue Sapphire Cabochon dome set in a 21k solid gold bezel mounted on 18k solid gold rounded shank.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sap...
4.6 Carat Peach Tourmaline, 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Rhododendron Ring. This one of a kind handmade 21k solid yellow gold ring features a beautiful 4.6 Ct peach tourmaline surrounded by colored stones, conjuring a vision of a flower ne...
Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, G...
Diamond Sapphire Garnet 18K 22K Gold Silver Enamel Fashion Wedding Ring Gift
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pictured: a stack of Baby Breath Bezel ring 21k Gold + 22K Gold Large Disk with flush set pink sapphires + 3 silver enameled rings This set is made to order.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, ...
Diamond Sapphire 18K, 22K Gold Silver Ring Stack Fashion Wedding Gift for Her
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pictured: a stack of Baby Breath Bezel ring 21k Gold + 22K Gold Large Disk with flush set pink sapphires + 3 silver enameled rings This set is made to order.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, ...
Versace 21 Greek Mythology Medusa Yellow Gold 21 Karat
By Atelier Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
An iconic Versace ring, this beautiful ring crafted in 21 K yellow gold.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Turquoise Solitaire 21K Gold Ring, Geometric Square Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
will look amazing when stacked. Hallmarks: 21k gold purity marks, acid test shows 21ct gold; Crown stone: oval turquoise cabochon 0.25 x 0.15 inch; Size: US 7.5, EU 17.75 or 56; Wei...
Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold
22k-21k Gold Ring Stackable Bridal Wedding Band More Contemporary Fashion Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A unisex wedding band ring in recycled 21k gold. Simplicity Small band contemporary unisex design.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarce Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of NIKE and Warriors in 21k Gold Signet
Located in London, GB
UK size S 1/2, US size 9.5, oval bezel measures 22mm x 18mm. The heavy, solid 21K gold ring has a fantastic smooth silk-like texture and weighs an impressive 18 grams.
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Wedding 22k-21k Gold Small Band Ring More Contemporary Fashion Stacking Bridal
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
This listing is one Small Wedding Band Ring in 21k gold. Can also be worn as a stacking ring.
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Late Roman Gold Ring Double Carnelian Intaglio Twin Ring 1st - 3rd c.
Located in London, GB
A hoard of very similar Romano-British carnelian intaglios from the same period was found in Snettisham Village (known as the Snettisham Roman jeweller's hoard), and is now on displa...
Carnelian, Gold
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22K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Handmade Dangle Hoop Earrings, AB Jewelry
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A mass of thin oxidized sterling circles is contrasted by a 21k gold thick ring. Other 21k details add more contrast.
22k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this exquisite ring features a beautifully carved carnelian intaglio stone set in a classi...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva, circa 2nd - 3rd century
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman gold ring with agate intaglio of Minerva. Set with an oval banded agate intaglio to centre of the standing goddess Minerva with long robes and helmet, holding a winged ...
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Post Medieval Sapphire Gold Fleur-de-lis Ring, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval sapphire fleur-de-lis ring. An impressive and extremely rare ring, set with two kite shape rose cut natural unenhanced sapphires in closed back rubover settings with a ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
$6,477Sale Price|20% Off
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The intaglio is set in a 22kt gold shank, and the shank of the ring dates to the 19th cent...
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold bezel. Ring is approximately size 7. Square ring top measures 0.57 inches (14....
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Small Ancient Roman Medusa Carved Cameo Gold Ring 2nd Century Gem Carving
Located in London, GB
A scarce and small ancient Roman gold Medusa cameo ring, circa 2nd to 3rd century AD. The carved layered onyx gemstone is white in colour and depicts the bust of Medusa engraved wit...
Onyx, Gold
Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Gemstone Ring 14k Yellow Gold 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct antique Victorian 'Man in the Moon" moonstone ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Carved moonstone measures 12.5mm, accented with small 2mm gemstones (...
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel. The intaglio is engraved with the Roman goddess Minerva. She...
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient 22k Gold Roman Jasper Intaglio Signet Ring, 2nd Century Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 9 x 13 mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,30 gr The intaglio of the second century of Roman production, depicts the profile of a male figure wearing a radiate...
Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
Medieval Sapphire Love Ring, English, circa 1350-1550
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire love ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in a closed back claw setting, flanked by two heart shape red stones, possibly garnets, in clos...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
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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