Victorian Pearl and Enamel 'Forget Me Not' Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold pearl cluster ring. The ring features a forget me not motif
19th Century Victorian Antique Forget Me Not Ring
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 'Forget Me Not' Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold pearl cluster ring. The ring features a forget me not motif
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Pietra Dura Flower Forget Me Not Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
creating a mosaic image of Turquoise Blue Forget-me-not flowers. The ring is a masterpiece of Pietra Dura
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic 19th century Rococo Revival “forget-me-not” remembrance ring, 18k gold
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
1835 Rococo Revival style “forget-me-not” ring, 18k gold, engraved and enamel decoration, hidden
18k Gold
C1820 18K Onyx Forget Me Not Mourning Ring w Intricately Carved Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
A c1850 18ct gold ring set with an onyx that has a finely carved intaglio of a pansy. Victorian's
Onyx, 18k Gold
$2,338Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1850 Eglomese Octagon Shaped Silver Enamel Ring with Paste Forget Me Not Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Victorian polished silver paste eglomise ring (a decorative technique where gold or silver
Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
Georgian 'Forget Me Not' Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty late Georgian Forget Me Not ring with beautiful engravings. The flower is set with
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Unavailable
Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Located in New York, NY
rings have been popular for centuries, symbolizing both love and friendship. This ring has white forget
18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Band Ring 18 Carat Gold Forget Me Not, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand Antique Edwardian band ring modelled in solid 18ct Yellow Gold and engraved with detailed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Mourning Ring, Circa 1869
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty Victorian 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond and black enamel mourning ring dating
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
flowers (forget-me-nots, carnations, and daisies). The ring was originally enameled, and traces of black
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15K Turquoise Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sweet classic Victorian turquoise forget me not ring with 5 turquoise stones surrounding a central
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Turquoise and Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bright and beautiful Victorian Forget Me Not ring 15K set with six turquoise stones and a center
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Enamel Forget-Me-Not Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Forget-Me-Not Ring in 14k Gold, Circa 1910-1920 A refined treasure
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
gold ring features a stylized forget-me-not set with cabochon cut turquoise, two old cushion cut
Diamond, Turquoise
Antique Enamel, Pearl Cluster, Diamond and Gold Memorial Forget-Me-Not Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful 18K early Victorian enamel, pearl cluster and gold memorial ring set with 6 pearls and a
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Gold, Pearl and Diamond Forget-Me-Not Ring, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
A Georgian period 18K cluster ring in the form of a daisy with 5 seed pearls and a single cushion
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
C1860 Turquoise Forget-Me-Not Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian Forget Me Not ring 15K set with six turquoise stones surrounding a single diamond at the
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Pearl Forget Me Not 18K Ring with Pink Sapphire Center, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K pearl forget me not ring with five well matched natural white pearls in a forget-me-not
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Romantic 19th century Rococo Revival “forget-me-not” remembrance ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
19th century Rococo Revival style “forget-me-not” ring, 18k gold, engraved and enamel decoration
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Turquoise 'Forget Me Not' Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold turquoise cluster ring. The ring features 7 well-matched
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
forget-me-not. With its forget-me-not pearls and emerald center, the ring symbolizes faith and friendship
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 15 Karat Gold Victorian Forget-Me-Not Regard Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This circa 1880 Victorian Regard ring with 5 stones set in radially around the face, the first
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold “Forget Me Not” Band Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Decorated with an enamel black letters, weight 2,7 gr, si...
Gold
Victorian Sardonyx and Enamel 'Forget Me Not' 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is a wonderful example of a Victorian mourning ring. The 'forget me not' flower id
9k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring features a panel decorated with pearls and a small diamond which shape a sweet forget me not
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18kt Gold, Forget Me Not
Located in NEWARK, GB
ring features beautiful turquoise cabochons in an array of greens arranged as a forget me not flower
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-me-not Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spectral play-of-color. Bezel set in a highly rendered foliate surround. Flanked by forget-me-not motif
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Topaz Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Forget Me Not Flower
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique early Victorian era Topaz cluster ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A very pretty
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Forget Me Not 0.52ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gol
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A delightful floral theme engagement ring featuring die struck
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This forget me not mourning ring has so much lovely detail and even has a locket back. The shield
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Regency Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning antique, late Regency era, forget me not mourning ring. Buttery rich 18
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Ring in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Ring in Gold most charming black enamel
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Diamond Green Guilloche Enamel 18K Gold Forget-Me-Not Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Not ring. Circa 1820 The center design of a forget-me-not flower flanked by stylized diamond leaves on
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver
C1830 Onyx White Relief "forget me not" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian memorial or love onyx ring with fancy scrolled shoulders set in black and white onyx with
Onyx, 18k Gold
Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring has a sardonyx stone set in the 9carat gold. The stone has a detailed forget me not
Gold
Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
a detailed forget me not flower motif carved into it. Ring size: M or 6 1/4 Stone Dimensions
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Carved Sardonyx Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful antique ring from the Victorian period. Fronted with a oval sardonyx hand-carved into a
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Regency Turquoise and Diamond forget me not ring, 15k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Regency era forget me not flower ring. A gift for a lover, a promise to return
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Forget Me Not Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18k Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian forget-me-not ring set with old mine cut diamonds (circa 1880s to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Forget Me Not Sardonyx Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This special antique mid-19th century mourning ring is set with a oval sardonyx carved with a
9k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring features a panel decorated with pearls and a small diamond which shape a sweet forget me not
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian 18k yellow gold Fede ring features enamel forget-me-not motifs and a clasped hands
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Mourning Ring, 15k Gold and Black Enamel, Agate Forget Me Not, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian mourning ring. If you are looking for a mourning ring that is filled
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamonds which add real sparkle to the forget me not detail. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: N or
Diamond, 15k Gold
C.1910 Sterling Citrine Arts and Crafts Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely Arts and Crafts ring is believed to be a Sibyl Dunlop design, but the absence of a
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning antique, late Georgian, forget me not locket back ring. Such an unusual
Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Clasped Hands and Forget-me-not Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Georgian era sentimental ring. 6 rose cut diamonds form a forget-me-not flower clasped by
Diamond, 15k Gold
Georgian Forget Me Not Turquoise and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A lovely Georgian period forget me not ring. SIZE ; L UK, 5 3/4 US Beautiful cluster head set with
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Georgian Forget Me Not Diamond Pearl and Turquoise 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A lovely Georgian period forget me not ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 1/2 US Beautiful cluster head set with
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Blue Forget Me Not Pearl Diamond Ring Dated 1801
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Georgian Blue Enamel forget me not ring is fully hallmarked and dated London
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond "Forget-Me-Not" Heart Locket Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Victorian mourning ring, the head modelled as a heart with hinged top allowing the front to
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Forget Me Not Turquoise and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Georgian period cluster ring. SIZE ; M 1/2 UK, 6 1/2 US 18 carat yellow gold example
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Forget Me Not Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A pretty Edwardian 9ct rose gold Forget Me Not engraved wedding band 8mm wide, hand crafted in
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Turquoise Diamond Ring, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
. Turquoise is also a symbol of Forget me not. The 18ct yellow gold ring has beautiful engraving around the
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Turquoise Diamond Ring Locket Back, circa 1830
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
not. This ring represents the Forget Me Not. Forget me not, O Lord! is what a poor German knight
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Heart Dropper Ring Turquoise in a Heart Box, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
symbol of forget me not. The Georgian ring is in its original sweet heart Georgian heart box, sadly its
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Forget Me Not Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Victorian 15 Carat Gold, Turquoise and Diamond "Forget Me Not" ring. The face of the ring
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 15ct Gold, Turquoise and Garnet Forget me Not Ring, Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A pretty and dainty 15ct gold, turquoise and garnet Forget me Not ring that was hand made circa
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Turquoise Forget-Me-Not Memorial Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A weird and wonderful antique memorial ring dating from the mid Victorian era. Behind a glass panel
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Flat Cut Garnet Love Token Ring Forget-Me-Not Turquoise Flower Buckle
Located in London, GB
This pretty ring is full of romance and meaning. The buckle design of the band denotes eternity
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Early 19th-Century Enameled Gold Ring with Flowers and Concealed Compartment
Located in Chicago, IL
loose) and floral ornaments (pansy, forget-me-not, myrtle). The ring is in good wearable condition. On
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$2,280Sale Price|23% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Hand Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a rare and absolutely incredible antique engagement ring that was crafted during the art nouveau period from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a fine diamond with a uni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Georgian Emerald & Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1825 This exquisite 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring features a stunning seven stone design with alternating natural emeralds and diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower...
Garnet, Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band engraved to the interior 'Rather die then faith deny' in elegant script, approximately 6....
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Large Chinese Carved Jade, Natural Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Edwardian period natural carved reticulated apple green Chinese jade ring with a Laurel leaf gold crest surrounded by natural seed pearls and a beautifully engraved 14K ...
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Cupid Eros God of Love Intaglio Ring Agate Gold Neoclassical Victorian 1890
By Esemco
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a superb museum quality Victorian - Belle Epoque hand carved Agate Intaglio Ring depicting an image of the god of love, Cupid or Eros and set in a beautiful and elegant se...
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold French Edwardian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1900 This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy ring is a true vintage gem. Its beautiful design dates back to the early 1900s, making ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Pink Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring, English, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Victorian pink topaz and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced pink topaz in an open back cut down setting with an approximate weight of...
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k 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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