Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 16th century. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW
Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 16th century. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW
Post Medieval Gold Posy Ring TOVT IOVRS LOIALL
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring '+ TOVT IOVRS LOIALL' ('ever faithful'). A smooth D-shape band
Yellow Gold
18th Century Posy Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We are delighted to have our first 'posy ring' which we sourced locally in Brisbane. The ring is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold posy ring, 'A true Friends gift', 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A true friends gift', English. The slim D-shape band engraved to the interior in
Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge', 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge'. The broad D-shape band engraved to the interior in
Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold
Gold
Post Medieval posy ring, ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’, circa 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’ (‘not value but virtue’). A D-shape band
Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian carved posy ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum'. A yellow gold D-shape band, ornately carved to the
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
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *', circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *'. A smoothly conforming posy ring, engraved
Yellow Gold
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife'. The smooth plain D-shape band engraved to the
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace'. An ornately crafted gold posy ring featuring
Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Posy Ring "True Loue is My Desire" circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian gold posy ring 'True loue is my desire'. A yellow gold band with softly scalloped edging
Yellow Gold
C1690 Seventeenth Century 22K Posy Ring with motto “A Frende's Gifte"
Located in Baltimore, MD
before 1775). Early seventeenth century posy rings have the characteristic hand engraving in Roman
22k Gold
Medieval gold posy ring, 'Love is the bond of peace', circa early 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the
Gold
Gold posy ring with carved detailing, 'It is my love', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring with carved detailing and inscribed 'It is my love'. A lightly rounded conforming
Gold
Late Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love', Circa 15th Century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love'. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior engraved
Gold
Post Medieval posy ring, 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I'.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I' ('be true till death
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse', circa 16th - 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse'. A smoothly conforming D-shape band, inscribed in
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval engraved posy ring 'Let this present my good intent'. A rare ring, the exterior of
Yellow Gold
$5,184Sale Price|36% Off
Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “My Vertuous Choice Makes Me Rejoyce” Posy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
ring is a posy (or poesy) ring, deriving its name from the French ‘poésie’, meaning poem, because of
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval 22K Posy Ring shaped in a Love Knot, I will be Faithful To the End
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare, historic sixteenth century posy (or posey) ring. Posey rings were popular in France and
Gold, 22k Gold
17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"
Located in London, GB
Stuart gold posy ring 'Vertue passeth riches'. A smoothly conforming shallow D-shape band, engraved
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to
Gold, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
enameled foliate decoration on the exterior can be compared with other posy rings of the 17th century, such
Yellow Gold
17th Century 22K Gold “When Love Doth Remayne Parting is in Vayne" Poesy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K
22k Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring “A knote knit in love” England, late 17th century Gold Weight 5 gr; Circumference 57.65
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring ‘Vertue Gaineth Glory’ England, c. 1700 Gold Weight 2 gr.; circumference 46.68 mm.; US
Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “BE TRUE TO ME AS I TO THEE” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.9 gr.; circumference
Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring, "A loving wife during life" England, mid-18th century Gold Weight 4.4 gr
Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “PIETY IS THE BEST MONUMENT” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.5 g.; circumference
Gold
Antique 18th Century Posy Ring "Love The Giver"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fantastic 18th century posy ring featuring the words "Love the Giver" inscribed on the inner band
18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique 18ct White Gold Diamond Posy Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
the Ring which then settles into quite a strong shank. A lovely traditional old 'Posy'Ring Finger
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
18th century solid gold posy ring of a very high grade of gold and a pale lemon colour. Circa 1750
Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique posy ring with the words "Let Virtue be thy guide" inscribed on the inner band
18k Gold
17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Delicate and very attractive 17th century chased posy ring of high grade gold. Maker's mark: R
Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “No riches to content” England, 18th century Gold Weight 2.8 gr.; circumference 60.98
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “I HAVE OBTAINED WHOME GOD ORDAIND” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 58 mm
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. For a list of posies found on rings, see: Evans, 1931 and Anon., A Garland of Love: A Collection of
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold English Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “A true friends gift” England (Plymouth ?), first half of 18th century Gold Weight 4.2
Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “GOD ABOVE INCREASE OUR LOVE” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 57.8 mm.; weight
Gold
Unavailable
17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart
Located in Chicago, IL
.; US size 3,1/4; UK size F 3/4 Elaborately decorated posy ring, with messages of love and affection
Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “LET UARTU BE GIDE TO THE” England, 17th Century Gold Weight 3.1g; circumference
Gold
French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Eyck, Petrus Christus and Giovanni Battista Moroni. The inscription is old English from Posy rings of
Diamond, 18k Gold
French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Eyck, Petrus Christus and Giovanni Battista Moroni. The inscription is old English from Posy rings of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
manuscripts and jewelry, like ring brooches or posy rings with declarations of faith and love, often in
Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, circa 1700
Located in London, GB
17th century engraved gold posy ring, 'Constancy weth affection.' A rare ring, the exterior of the
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold, Diamond & Pearl Posy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful antique posy ring set with a single Akoya pearl and nine old European cut diamonds. The
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold, Diamond & Pearl Posy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful antique posy ring set with a single Akoya pearl and nine old European cut diamonds. The
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, 'Let Reason Rule Affection', circa 1600
Located in London, GB
17th Century engraved gold posy ring, 'Let reason rule affection'. A yellow gold D-shape band, the
Gold
Stuart Gold Posy Ring 'Love Is The Bond Of Peace' Circa 1700
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully rare posy ring dating back to the late 1600s to the early 1700s. The ring is
22k Gold
Museum Quality Antique Gold Posy Ring "My Heart and Eye Until I Die"
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE'. The D-shaped band engraved to the interior 'MY
Yellow Gold
Antique English Posy Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold: Antique Wedding Band
Located in Fairfield, CT
An English posy ring, hailing from a bygone era, carries with it echos of romance and time-honored
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Miniature Gilt Scent Bottle, Posy Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
to a beautiful golden gilt engraved posy ring with two lengths of fancy link chain. It has a lift
Enamelled Gold Posy Ring “thy constancie, my felicitie”. England, 17th century.
Located in London, GB
affectionate declaration characteristic of 17th-century sentimental exchange. Posy rings—named after the “poesy
Nineteenth Century 22 Karat Pictorial Poesy or Posy Ring, HM Sheffield 1855
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this 22K Renaissance revival, hallmarked nineteenth century poesy ring on which is
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Wedding Band Flower Posy Ring Two-Tone 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative wedding band. Great worn alone or
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “As I Crave So Let Me Have” Posy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K
22k Gold
17th Century 22K Gold “When Love Doth Remayne Parting is in Vayne" Poesy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K
22k Gold
Posy Holder of Silver from France
Located in Austin, TX
handle with etched foliate design. Including long pin and ring. The posy holder is a lady's accessory
Silver
Clarice Cliff Posy Ring Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Clarice Cliff posy ring vase. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Late 17th-Early 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A rare antique posy ring crafted around 1680-1720. The inside of the band is engraved with the
18k Gold
1700s "A token of my love" Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A token of my love'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to
Yellow Gold
Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
Gold
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Renaissance era 22ct gold Poesy Ring With Inscription "Yours Till Death"
Located in Baltimore, MD
A renaissance era poesy ring (spelled posy, posie, or posey), the outer ring of our posy has a
22k Gold, Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring “Till deathe noe change” England, late 17th-early 18th century Gold Weight 5.8 gr
Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring, “No Cheigne in Vertues Choyse” (No change in virtue’s choice) England, 16th-17th century
Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “Forget not he who loveth thee” England, 18th century Gold Weight 4.2 gr
Gold
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring “Hearts United Live Contented” England, 17th century Gold Weight 6.9 gr
Gold
17th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Chunky and heavy 17th century gold posy ring made of a very high grade of gold. The exterior is a
Gold
17th Century Gold "Posy" Ring
Located in London, GB
Chunky 17th century gold posy ring made of a very high grade of gold. This ring was probably made
Gold
Gold posy ring circa 1700
Located in London, GB
Very eye-catching, chunky and heavy gold posy ring, circa 1700. Made of a very high grade of gold
Gold
Antique Georgian "A True Friend's Gift" Gold Posy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This cool 18th Century Posy Ring dates to c.1790, with the inscription "A True Friend's Gift" to
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring "In Christ & Thee My Comfort Bee"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet 18th Century Posy ring engraved with the words "In Christ and Thee My Comfort Bee". It's
18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Posy Ring "Not The Value But My Love"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous 18th Century Posy ring with the words "not the value but my love" inscribed to the
18k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Read This Wish Me A Kiss"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet 18th Century Posy Ring modelled in 18k yellow gold. The inscription to the inner band reads
18k Gold
18th Century Georgian Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of
18k Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring “A frend’s gift” England, late 17th-early 18th century Gold, enamel Weight 1.4 gr
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring “Knit in one by christ alone” England, late 17th-early 18th century Gold Weight 5.1 gr
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
delivered when the jeweler added his mark, all of which survives later wear is the letter Q. Posy rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “IN LOVE ABIDE TILL DEATH DEUIDE” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 60 mm.; weight
Gold
Antique Gold English "Posey" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “+ NO CUTTE TO UNKINDNES” England, 17th century Gold Weight 8.1 gr.; circumference
Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.09ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An elegant Edwardian engagement ring featuring a 1.09 carat European cut diamond with G color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is set in a delicate platin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$16,479
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
$15,525
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
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
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Of A Cupid Circa 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 16 mm x 13 mm (intaglio: 14 mm x 10 mm) Ring size: 7 Weight: 12 gr The ring is characterized by a nicolo from the Roman era, dating back to the ...
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.