Vintage 9 Carat Gold Sapphire Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These are set in star settings. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 6.5mm Height off finger: 2mm Weight: 2.5g
Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds a central diamond set in a star and trios either side. The central diamond measures 5pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1882. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds and has scroll detail. The diamond total of this ring is 21pts. Hallmarked Chester 1905. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm He...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 17 pts. The central diamond measures 15pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Height Of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 9pts. The central diamond measures 15pts. Hallmarked Chester 1902. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Band ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Garnet 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The garnet stones in this ring are deep red in colour and when they hit the sunlight they glow bright red. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: Q or 8 Head Width: 8mm Height From Fi...
Garnet, Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Sapphire Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1988 Ring Size: W or 11 Band Width: 9mm Height off finger: 3.5mm Weight: 2.9g
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked London 1968. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 9mm Height Off Finger: 2.5mm Weight: 8g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds measure 4pts each and the sapphire 10pts. These are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked London 1977. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: 7mm Height off finger: 2mm W...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 5pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 10pts each. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central rose cut diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 2pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Ring Size: J 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 15pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 8pts each. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 8mm Weight: 3.3g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1.38 Carat Oval Shape Diamond in JB Star Diamond Halo Platinum Setting
By JB Star
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 1.38 Carat Oval Shape Diamond Halo Ring by JB Star in Platinum Oval Shape Diamond Halo Ring by JB Star features one Oval Brilliant Diamond in the center weighing 1.38 carats acc...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 18.15 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 27.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 2.78 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 6.52 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.58 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Star Sapphire with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 5.61 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.0 carats with Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 4.43 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 1.53 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 6.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 10.05 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 7.95 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Prehnite, Black Star Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Prehnite, Black Star Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 7.53 grams *Please note that the silver sett...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Silver
Star Sapphire with Diamond Rings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 18.30 carats with Diamond 0.53 carat rings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store w...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Star Sapphires with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Star Sapphire 2.13 carats, Blue Star Sapphire 1.71 carats and Purple Star Sapphire 2.05 carat with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 2.70 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.32 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.60 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.38 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.51 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.83 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 9.38 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.38 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 12.76 carats with Diamond 0.49 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 23.32grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.71 carats with Diamond 0.85 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.63 carats with Diamond 1.30 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.12 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.31 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.41 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 3.21 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.70 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Sapphire 4.64 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.09 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 48.18 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.73 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.51 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.36 carats Ring in 18 karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.8 cm Ri...
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 11.51 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.51 carats and Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.06...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 6.30 carats with Diamond 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.78 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.48 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.24 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.72 grams ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 7.01 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.13 carats and Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.25 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 2.63 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.57 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Pink Sapphire 3.08 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.65 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Large 31.52ct Blue Star Sapphire Platinum Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large 31.52 ct Blue Star Sapphire in Platinum Diamond Ballerina Setting Star Sapphire Ring features high domed Natural Blue Star Sapphire, weighing 31.52 carats, with a very clear A...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Diamond total 13pts. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 2.6g
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1912.
Diamond, Gold
Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Gold Three Star Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.25 cts Approx Handmade: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Star Set Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
At the centre sits a single old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.0ct, star set into the gold within a finely engraved setting that flows into a broad polished face.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,650 / item
Garland Collection Zodiac Signet Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Available in every sign, the Zodiac Signet rings are designed with the same motif as their corresponding Garland Collection Zodiac Medallions, including the raised sign, rope border ...
Diamond, 14k 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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