Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stone sardonyx cameo ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning ring is crafted in 18k yellow
1880s Victorian Antique Sardonyx Ring
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stone sardonyx cameo ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning ring is crafted in 18k yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sardonyx and 15 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb signet ring, set with a sardonyx stone and modelled in 15 carat yellow gold. The shoulders
Gold
Antique Sardonyx Signet 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1910
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique Sardonyx Signet 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1910. The Antique Sardonyx signet ring made in
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sardonyx 18 Carat Gold Masonic Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb masonic signet ring, set with a brilliant shield cut sardonyx and modelled in 18carat
Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sardonyx Seal Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique ‘ in memory of’ Pearl Halo Sardonyx Flower 18ct Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique ‘ in memory of’ Pearl Halo Sardonyx Flower 18ct Ring so many beautiful details within
Pearl
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx
Agate, 18k Gold
$2,375Sale 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
A 19th Cent. Gold Chiseled Ring set with a Roman Sardonyx Intaglio. Sphinx
Located in London, GB
remains highly desirable today. The ring features a banded sardonyx intaglio measuring 10 × 14 mm, with
Agate, Gold
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman. Roman, 3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman. Roman, 3rd century AD. Measurements
Sardonyx cameo of John Milton mounted in English, circa 1901.
Located in London, GB
Stuart sardonyx cameo of John Milton mounted in a Victorian gold ring. Set with an oval sardonyx
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1820. Georgian sardonyx cameo ring. The carving was done in three strata. The carver has utilized
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Renaissance Rose Gold Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring with Renaissance cameo Probably Northern Italy, cameo late 16th-early 17th century; ring
Agate, Rose Gold
A Victorian Sardonyx Gold Cameo depicting John Locke
Located in London, GB
The black and white Cameo is set in a substantial 18k Gold Ring mount, hallmarked for 1881. John
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage Cameo Round Gold Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold sardonyx cameo ring depicting a woman in the gothic revival style Cameo circa 1880
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Sardonyx Rhombus Beads with 24k Granulated Gold Ring Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty-five rhomboid tabular sardonyx/agate beads alternating with pairs of granulated gold ring
Agate, 24k Gold
Gentleman's Antique Gold Sardonyx Ring, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique gold sardonyx ring, circa 1890. Wonderful engraved coat of arms and coronet above
Gold
18th Century Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1750 High Karat Gold and Carved Sardonyx cameo ring, somewhat crude, ancient in form, with
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian Oval Shaped Signet Ring
Gold, 18k Gold
Gentleman's Antique Sardonyx Gold Signet Ring, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Gents Signet Ring, Sardonyx, Austria C.1890. Nice large size, un engraved sardonyx
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Shield Sardonyx Signet Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring Circa 1900 18ct Gold Makers Mark HC A classic signet ring set with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 9 Karat Yellow Gold Sardonyx Signet Ring, Dainty
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet, Dainty vintage 9kt yellow gold, Sardonyx signet ring. It is a delicate take on the signet
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold Ring Set with a 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo of Medusa.
Located in London, GB
Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of Medusa. The cameo 19th century, the ring later
Victorian Blue Sardonyx 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an octagonal-shaped blue sardonyx tablet measuring 10.5 x 14.0 mm Opaque with a top layer
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Deco Men’s Sardonyx Cameo Ring Triple Profile 10 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage men's hardstone cameo ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10 karat white gold
Agate, 10k Gold, White Gold
18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a spectacular, one of a kind, cameo portrait signet ring collector's item made of sardonyx
18k Gold
Antique Deco Men's Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era men's ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Belle Époque 3rd Republic Banded Agate Signet Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Sardonyx (Banded Agate) Ring Face: 14.3mm x 12.7mm Rise Above Finger: 4mm Ring Size: 11 Ring Weight
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Gentleman's Signet Ring, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique gold gents signet ring, Sardonyx, Austria, circa 1890. Nice large size, unengaged sardonyx
Gentleman's Antique Gold Sardonyx Ring C. 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Sardonyx Ring, C.1890. Wonderful engraved coat of arms and coronet above
Gold
Antique Sardonyx Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian sardonyx ring set in 14K gold with a beaded flank. Sardonyx is a type of banded
Agate, 14k Gold
1920s Sardonyx Intaglio Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold estate sardonyx intaglio ring with male and female carving. The top of the
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neoclassical Large Sardonyx Cameo Jupiter Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval sardonyx plaque, depicting Jupiter in profile facing right, early 19th century mounted in
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold Sardonyx signet ring, pinky ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
This handsome antique, Art Deco era 9kt gold and Sardonyx signet ring is a real treat. It has an
Onyx, 9k Gold
Edwardian Sardonyx and 12 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat upon delicately ornate shoulders is a gorgeous sardonyx stone with a deep burnt orange
Gold
Edwardian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat upon a super ornate gallery and shoulders is a gorgeous sardonyx stone with a deep burnt orange
Gold
19th Century Engraved Sardonyx Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold. This superb antique ring is composed of flat gold bands that hold a
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Psyche Raised in a Sardonyx Cameo Ring
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Visually striking on the finger, this fine cameo is set in 18kt gold bezel with a 9kt shank. Psyche is finely carved from the white of the onyx and rises from the black background. T...
Agate, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Masonic Carved Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Yellow Gold Masonic Carved Sardonyx Signet Ring beautifully detailed engraved shoulders
Yellow Gold
Victorian Octagonal Sardonyx 15 Karat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb late Victorian signet ring, set with a brilliant octagonal cut sardonyx and modelled in 15
15k Gold
Art Deco Sardonyx 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb signet ring, set with a brilliant shield cut sardonyx and modelled in 18carat yellow gold
15k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat upon simple ridged shoulders is a gorgeous sardonyx stone with a deep burnt orange underside
Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Gents Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1860s 14k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring, the top of the ring measures 13/16 X 13/16 inch and is set
Agate
Art Deco 1920s Sardonyx Intaglio Gentleman’s Gold Signet Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco 1920s Sardonyx Intaglio Gentlemans Gold Ring Art Deco 1920s sardonyx intaglio and gold
Onyx, 14k Gold
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
Roman Emperor Augustus Georgian Period Sardonyx Cameo 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Superbly carved Georgian period sardonyx cameo signet ring depicting Roman Emperor Augustus in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bague ancienne camée sur sardonyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne ornée d'un camée sur sardonyx représentant une tête de soldat casqué dans un
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
This ring has a sardonyx stone set in the 9carat gold which is surrounded by pearls. The stone has
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 Signet Intaglio Ring Sardonyx solid 18K Gold ØUS3.5 / 7.1gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring, hand-made ca.1900s -1920s in solid 18K Gold featuring natural, banded / two-layered
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold & Sardonyx Carved Shield Signet Ring with Seed Pearl Halo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, sardonyx, and seed pearl ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a carved
Pearl, 14k Gold
French 1880 Victorian Geometric Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Sardonyx
Located in Miami, FL
French antique signet ring. Very unusual signet ring, created in Paris France around the 1880
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Sardonyx Cameo Depicting a Gryllus
Located in Firenze, IT
An 18th century sardonyx cameo depicting a gryllus, the conjoined heads of a bearded Zeus Ammon, a
Agate, Gold
Antique Sardonyx Agate Roman Gem Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Ship with Sails and Oars
Located in Munich, Bavaria
19th century and has had a new shank int the 20th century. Ring head measures 1.4 x 1.1 cm
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
reveal a secret compartment behind the oval sardonyx panel. It's also a Rosary ring, with studs all
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Navette Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique navette signet ring with a single sardonyx panel set into the head. It's modelled in
Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Nicolo Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. STONES Sardonyx RING SIZE 4 US MEASUREMENTS Head: 13.5 x 10.9mm Width of band: 3.5mm WEIGHT 11.2g
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian "Thessalonike of Macedon" Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
DESCRIPTION Cameo: Georgian, c.1820 A stunning Georgian sardonyx cameo ring dating from the early
Agate, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian Sardonyx Intaglio Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Sardonyx intaglio stone set in a vintage 10kt yellow gold mounting. Circa 1850
Sardonyx Gold Armorial Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Signet ring with armorial intaglio set in 14ct Gold Finger size R
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Shield Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A large scale Victorian signet ring with an uncarved shield-shaped sardonyx panel. The shoulders
9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Blue Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
... or simply wear it as is. STONES Sardonyx Panel RING SIZE 7.75 US MEASUREMENTS Head: 16.4 x
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Round Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool and unusual antique signet ring. The round head is set with a sardonyx panel, and features a
18k Gold
Late Victorian Angular Sardonyx Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique signet ring dating from the late Victorian era. The rectangular sardonyx panel is
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Crowned Lion Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
the 1880s. STONES Sardonyx Panel RING SIZE 5.5 US MEASUREMENTS Head: 1.3 x 1.0cm Width of band
18k Gold
Victorian Sardonyx Diamond "EL" Monogram Gold Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This attractive Victorian Signet Ring is set with two old cut diamonds in the shoulders, and
White Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The lapis stone has the 'all seeing eye" engraved into it. The smooth cut of the stone goes perfectly with the chunky engraved gold ring. Above and below the lapis stone is a row of ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
Rose Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 14x11mm Weight: 5.1g
Carnelian, Gold
9ct Yellow Gold London Marked 1971 Oval Shaped Star & Crescent Crest Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark W W Ld This vintage 9ct yellow gold, oval seal signet ring is truly one-of-a-kind. The family crest on thi...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1860 Green Chalcedony 18K Gold Antique Heraldry Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an inverted chalcedony cabochon measuring 16.0 mm round Translucent pastel green and white with intaglio carving Depicting a heraldic crest with winged an flaming heart Abo...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engravi...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The initials on the front of the ring read 'IO'. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Face Diameter: 12x10mm Weight: 3.6g
Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Stratified Onyx 14.5*11.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, stratified onxy 14.5 x 11.0 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ele...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$75,347Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct yellow gold.. The initials read 'RJB'. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1950. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Face Dimensions: 13x10.5mm Weight: 4.1g
Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design on the front of this signet is the coat of arms worn by the Scottish Clan Lindsay. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4 Face Dimensions: 19x14mm Weight:...
Gold
14k Gold Oval Carnelian Greco-Roman Solider Intaglio Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This attractive oval carnelian intaglio ring features a handsome figure of a Greco-Roman soldier, facing to the right and set with off by simple shoulders. Marks: None...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic cres...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
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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