C1880 18K Emerald Five Stone Ring with Fleur De Lis Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K extremely rare Victorian five stone Columbian emerald half hoop ring.
1880s English Victorian Antique 18K Ring
Emerald, 18k Gold
C1880 18K Emerald Five Stone Ring with Fleur De Lis Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K extremely rare Victorian five stone Columbian emerald half hoop ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18K Gold Egyptian Micro Mosaic Scarab Ring, Circa 1820-1829
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is set in yellow gold, 18K and the setting is nice too as it is a double base, maybe this once was a pin, and changed into a ring.
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 18K Gold Antique Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.95 carats H color VS2 clarity Set in an eight talon prong mount with swooping basket Completed by satin finish Tested as 18 karat gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Flexible Band Ring, Size 9.5
Located in Miami, FL
A refined example of Italian craftsmanship, this vintage 18K yellow gold ring features the iconic tubogas design—renowned for its fluidity, comfort, and understated elegance.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 11 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Kunzite Ring Large pink Cocktail 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Large Cocktail Ring Contemporary Brilliant Pink Kunzite ring Natural Gemstone size approx 27 x 17 mm Emerald Cut, very clean may have slight imperfections Finger size 7 18k Yellow Go...
Kunzite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Navette Evil Eye 18k Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915 to 1935 Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: (12) Carat Weight: 0.35 Total Cut: Old Mine Color: G-K Clarity: VS1-SI2 Graded according to GIA sta...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.48ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Yellow & White Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.48 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections This fine and impressive antiq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with single cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold 3.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with single cut diamond 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.75 - EU. 16.25 (51) Detailed description the top of the ring is 9.0 mm wide and 7.0 mm high...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 0.38ct Diamond Buckle Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring in the form of a belt and buckle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K YG and WG GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold and white gold diamond GIA certified natural pearl ring with 30 old European cut, round cut and single cut diamonds approximate 1.44 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Era 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Buckle Band Detailed Hand Engravings 7mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Buckle Ring, Engraved Band Design: Victorian Buckle Design with Intricate Hand Engraving Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1880 Country of Origin: E...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring - GIA.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold & Platinum 0.25ctw Diamond Dainty Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 2.20 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Hand Engraved I & C, Floral Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight : 6,9 gr Ring head height : 1,5 cm Ring size : 9 1/4 US - 61 French Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : none - spectro tested C...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18K Gold Old European cut 1.14ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany & Co Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18K Gold Old European cut 1.14ct This antique ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) and set with genuine Opal and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Sapphire Green Enamel Flowers Flower Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 7 blue sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: ~ 0.15 carats C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chunky Vintage 2 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Eternity Ring Band
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Absolutely stunning vintage 18K white gold, 2 carat baguette diamond band. Major bling in this chunky baguette ring—the diamonds are nice size, and full of sparkle and bling!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Iberian Circa 1780's Garnet Table Cut 18k Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This ring is an exquisite example of 18th-century craftsmanship, showcasing the beauty of garnet and the luxury of 18k gold.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dating back to 1880, this ring is a true survivor of the Victorian era, when jewelry was made to be treasured for generations.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Moon Stone Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Moon Stone Engraved Ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Edwardian period fine natural pearl, diamond and 18K yellow gold snake ring Early 20th Century Featuring a dramatic lustrous natural deep grey pearl 6.5mm in diameter wi...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds and two rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.75ct Old Mine-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
- Victorian antique singular diamond gypsy ring - 0.75ct Old Mine-cut centre diamond (G / SI2) - Antique (Victorian) circa 1837-1901 - 18K yellow gold - Accompanied by lab report (WG...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Ring Size: 10 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~6.24 mm x 5.06 mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.3ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Diamond weight, estimated: 0.3ct Ring size: UK – K US – 5 ¼ EU – 50 mm Gross weight: 11.8g Hallmarks: band with crown standard mark and stamped ’18.C’ (for 18K gold), band tests...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.19 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a five-stone design with round rubies and mine cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k gold and platinum ring with sapphire and diamonds, 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring made of 18-karat yellow gold (0,750) with platinum elements. Set with a central, faceted sapphire of light blue color weighing 0.60ct. Additionally, two diamonds in old br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. The box is n...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.95ct Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian antique ruby & diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.90ct untreated ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin, 7.87x5.09x2.62mm - Twelve Old European Cut diamonds, total approx 0.45c...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveau 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveau 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveau Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.57 ct. Totally is side diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has generally H color and s1 clarity. Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Lotus Ring Platinum 18k Emerald Ruby Diamonds Statement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one-of-a-kind Lotus Flower Ring Excellent condition Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Finger size 7.5 (can be resized by a professional jeweler) Design size approx 37 x 17mm (1.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 8.7 We can make any size. Box is not i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
Located in SE
Noticeable natural patina / tarnish on the band, this ring was not used for many decades. Swedish hallmarks, 18K ,three crowns and maker's, year combination Z5 / hand -made in 1878.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 7.00 carat cabochon cut sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Six single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat, graded H color and VS-SI clarity, add delicate glints of white light around the sapphire, a subtle complement to its rich c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Handcrafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.55gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s -1930s, hallmarked with fragmented Swedish marks, 18K. No year marks. Crown 10 mm x 10 mm x 4.3mm deep.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1.85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
- Five stone diamond engagement ring - 0.65ct Old Mine-cut centre diamond (H-I / SI1) - Four Old Mine-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 1.20ct - 1.85ct approx total - 18K white gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring – French Antique Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic old diamond cut ring. This cushion square shaped ring is made in 18 karat white gold and marked with a French eagle head mark. We adore this small mi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Marquise Shape Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Pinkish Red Stones - Baguette Cut -Channel Set - Pinkish Red Color - 7.1x2.3mm each (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Single Cut - Pave Set - Nic...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 1.23 carat no heat sapphire diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant modern ring showcases a vivid 1.23 carat cushion cut sapphire flanked by two sparkling old European cut diamonds in luminous 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Era Elongated Platinum Ring. Diamond Sapphire Accent 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1900 Material: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.5, resizable at no extra cost.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring in 18k White Gold This Art Deco era ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features an old European cut diamond set at the center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian GIA 2.62 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Encircling the sapphire are 11 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carat, graded I-J color and SI-I clarity, their soft antique sparkle framing the center stone in clas...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k/18k Gold, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted with a 14k gold top and an 18k gold shank, the ring offers tonal warmth and visual contrast, while the ingenious construction—allowing the top to unscrew from the shank—adds ...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage French 18K White Rose Yellow Gold Trinity Russian Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) gold ring designed as three interlocked bands of white gold, rose gold and yellow gold in the trinity or Russian wedding ring style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Garnet and Old-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details Origin: French work Period: 19th century Style: Antique cluster ring, statement ring, cocktail ring Metal: 18K yellow gold, 750 fineness Center stone: Natural garne...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$1,800 / item
Aztec Ring in 18k Gold with Ruby and Two Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The aztec ring is a ring to use normally in the small finger, its a aztec design with a ruby in the middle of 0,40 carat, and two diamonds in each side of 1 point each its weigh is 5...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate and elegant Victorian ring from 1890–1900, centered with a vibrant turquoise cabochon surrounded by a finely proportioned halo of antique diamonds, all set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold 1.04tgw Diamond & Sapphire 5 Stone Ring with Scrolled Gallery
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, sapphire, and yellow gold ring, comprising one larger and two smaller old mine cut diamonds and two oval cut blue sapphires, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a ban...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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