Vintage Platinum Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in platinum and centers a luminous pearl with a soft, natural glow. The pearl is flanked by sparkling old-cut diamonds set in tapered, milgrain-d...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Eostre Akoya Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 8 mm Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold It consists of a Round Shape Akoya Pearl with Very Good Lustre and Smooth Surface The Pearl is white in Colour with pink over t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ring - Round Brilliant .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
9mm Akoya Pearl Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Ring featuring a 9mm Akoya Pearl and a captivating design with a 1.16 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Snake/Swirl pattern.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Akoya Pearl and Double Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 Total Weight: 5.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.5 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: 40 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Akoya Pearl Cluster Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~4.5 mm - 4.9 mm Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing S...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Cut: Bead Color: White Natural Diamonds Carat(s): ....
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Sakura Floral Akoya Pearl Sapphire Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Shimmering sapphires reflect light on the lustrous Akoya pearls, mimicking enormous brilliance and freshening their scintillation, harmoniously uniting gemstones with pearls. 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique cocktail ring featuring 13 extremely fine Japanese Akoya pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be combined with other Almond Blossom flower collection ring. 18K Gold Ring, Weight 4.70 g, Size 16.5mm (D), 1 -Akoya Pearl AA 0.73 g 3 -Diamond 0.06 ct 2 -Ruby 0.07 ct P...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage pearl cluster ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring an abundant dome of luminous cultured pearls arranged in a sculptural, mid-century cocktail silhouette. The ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Sakura Floral Akoya Pearl Sapphire Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Shimmering sapphires reflect light on the lustrous Akoya pearls, mimicking enormous brilliance and freshening their scintillation, harmoniously uniting gemstones with pearls. 1...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be combined with other Almond Blossom flower collection ring. 18K Gold Ring, 3.95g Size 16.5 mm (US 6) 1 Akoya Pearls, 7.78 mm, 0.67 gr. 3 Diamond, 0.06 ct. 2 Ruby, 0.06 ct...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Victorian Akoya Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980s, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in enduring platinum, this elegant ring showcases a luminous 10mm white Akoya pearl as its captivating centerpiece.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
TASAKI Ring. Genuine 18k 750 Pearl Cluster. Akoya pearls and diamond Bouquet
By TASAKI
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Tasaki ring 18k Yellow Gold with Pearl and diamond cluster set into a flower bouquet.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum Akoya Pearl and Marquise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Platinum Akoya Pearl and Marquise Diamond Ring Elegant Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in platinum, weighing 7.4 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Akoya Pearl and Sapphire Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Pearl Count: 12 pearls Pearl Diameter: ~6 mm Sapphire Count: 9 sapphires Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) p...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Akoya Pearl Round Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 5.5 Grams Pearl Diameter: 7.9 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: 20 round single cut Diamond Color: G-I ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto 18K White Gold Silver Akoya Pearl And Diamond Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Henderson, NV
Mikimoto 18K white gold ring featuring a perfectly round gray Akoya cultured pearl as the centerpiece.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Single Akoya Pearl Two Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Stone: Akoya Pearl and Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 round brilliant Diamond Color: H Di...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 4
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Mikimoto Diamond: : 0.83ct Pearl: Akoya 15.6mm long x 11mm wide Hallmark: M K18 0.83ct Material: 18k yellow gold Measurements: top: 19.5mm across x 15.1mm wide Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Ring Height: 1.25" tall x 0.75" wide Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Flower Cocktail Solitaire Ring 18k Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Style: Cocktail Solitaire Theme: Flower, Blossom Meas...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17 Grams Ring Size: 7.75 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Akoya Pearl Diamond Shaped Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.8 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: ~70 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Di...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearls Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s)...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Vintage Ring - 18k .24ctw Feathers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Size: 9.3mm x 9.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity:...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Edwardian Solitaire Ring - 14k GIA Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White wi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It can be combined with other Almond Blossom flower collection ring. 18K White Gold Ring, 4.12 gr.Size 17.0mm (US 6.5) , 1 Akoya Pearls, 7.82 mm, 0.68 gr. 3 Diamond, 0.06 ct. 2 Ru...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $70 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 8.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .55c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Pearl (8mm) and Diamond Solitaire ring. 14k White gold Filigree ring AKOYA
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Akoya pearl set in between two wonderful diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mings Multicolored Jade and Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls and Multicolored Jade spheres Jade Measurements: ~6-7 mm Ring Size...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Stylizing a flake, this yellow gold ring features a round, pearly-white Akoya cultured pearl in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price / item|36% Off
Crocodile Ring with Australian Akoya Pearl in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pearl perched between the lips, the sleeping croc embodies the beauty of the sea. The Australian Akoya pearl has a rich history, birthed in the pristine waters off the East Coast ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 3.25 grams Pearl: 9.5mm cultured white pearl with creamy luster Diamonds: 2 ta...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 4 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 1.25" x 0.80" Condition: ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting Akoya pearl, ruby, and diamond ring is a lush and romantic cluster piece that blooms with the warmth of a garden in full color, combining the soft, luminous glow of w...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,669Sale Price|20% Off
Utopia 18kt. White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Utopia 18kt. white gold Akoya cultured pearl cocktail ring. Designer: Utopia Made in Italy, after 2000 Hallmarked with 750 mark and Brand's logo and Italian hallmarks.
18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Grape Twist Ring Akoya White Pearl Grape Luxury Cocktail Pave Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Ring This collection of rich and tempting orbs comes to life with...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,070Sale Price|40% Off
Modern Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Modern akoya cultured pearl and diamond ring with a twist!
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Akoya 9 Millimeter Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Designed by award-winning artist Brenda Smith, this size 7 Akoya cultured pearl ring has one 9-millimeter pearl and two 6-millimeter pearls hand cast and finished in 18-karat white g...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
7.4 Mm White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Pearl Diameter: 7.4 mm Pearl Count: 1 white akoya pearl Diamond Count: 26 round brilliant cut Diamond Color:...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya White Pearl Diamond Luxury Cocktail Tiara Crown 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Crown Ring Akoya White Pearl Diamond Luxury Cocktail Tiara Crown 18 Karat White Gold Ring Each pearl is hand- picked and matched to ensure perfect harmony in...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl and Diamond Open-Work Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterclass in mid-century elegance, this vintage statement ring centres a magnificent, high-luster Akoya pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These round diamonds are prong-set in a graduating pattern and dazzle endlessly on this 14k yellow gold pearl ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya Cultured Pearl is the June bi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya Cultured Pearl is the June birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 3rd, 30th, 46th, 50th & 52nd wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Floral Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya Cultured Pearl is the June birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 3rd, 30th, 46th, 50th & 52nd wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Vintage 14K Gold GIA Cultured Saltwater Akoya Pearl Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.5") (top of the ring - north to south), 18.2mm (0.7") (east to west - pearl to pearl) Ring Height: 10.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage cocktail ring i...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Trio Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Peg-set round Akoya cultured pearl in pristine white is the centre of attention in this pearl solitaire ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Collar Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya Cultured Pearl is the June birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 3rd, 30th, 46th, 50th & 52nd wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Beautiful Australian Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 14K Yellow
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Solid Opal with Akoya Pearl Open Adjustable Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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