Round Petrol Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 57 diamonds total 0.42ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Petrol Blue Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Ring Artemis, 18k White Gold, 57 diamonds total 0.42ct About Victor Mayer VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Round Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Collection Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank. VICTOR MAYER is a fine...
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Round Pink Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Pink Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds total 0.55 ct, G VS About Victor Mayer Sensual, exotic, urbane and confident, Victor Mayer continues a 130 y...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Red Enamel Cocktail Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Bold 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring with amethyst and red enamel by Rossella Ugolini, handmade in Italy. This cocktail ring is handmade in 18-karat yellow gold. At its center is ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Yellow Sapphire & Black Enamel Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the un-even shaped, Yellow Sapphire Ros...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring Blue Ribbon 0.7ctw Diamonds Enamel 18K solid Gold ØUS6.5 /2.74gr
Located in SE
Cobalt Blue Enamel, Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold. Reminds closely ' Bagues de Firmament ' or " Rings of the Heavens" as the diamonds represent celestial bodies in the deep blue night ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$16,480Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Twin Panthers Ring Tsavorite Black Enamel Signed
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
"Radiating iconic French elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, this vintage Cartier Panther ring showcases the unmistakable artistry of Cartier France. Expertly crafted in 18k yell...
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Man Bold Unisex 14K Gold Moonstone Ring with Black Enamel River Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the exquisite Rossella Ugolini Design Unisex Ring, handcrafted in Italy with utmost attention to detail. This bold and striking ring features a 14K gold oval cabochon ado...
Moonstone, Enamel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Natural Diamond Enamel Halo Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This marquise diamond enamel ring features a natural marquise-cut diamond set v...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
4.88tcw 18K Men's Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Green Enamel Cocktail Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's dark Colombian emerald cocktail ring. This superior ring features a top-quality, natural, emerald. The emerald has the most desirable color, known to be the "Drop of Oil" hue...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Set in 18K white Gold, Ruby, Tourmaline, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby, Tourmaline & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Turquoise Light Blue Enamel Eternity Band Unique Stretch 18K Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Mixing an art deco aesthetic with contemporary flair, the hand-made rings in pink, white and yellow 18k gold are versatile and feature a unique stretch mechanism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Navy Blue Enamel Flexible Italian Eternity Band Unique White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Mixing an art deco aesthetic with contemporary flair, the hand-made rings in pink, white and yellow 18k gold are versatile and feature a unique stretch mechanism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 12MM Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This sophisticated 14K yellow gold ring is a true statement piece, featuring a stunning 12MM turquoise gemstone as its centerpiece. The vibrant turquoise cabochon is elegantly surro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$5,400Sale Price|25% Off
Cocktail Ring with 0.85 Carats Diamond and Fine Enamel Work Handcrafted in Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A statement ring with a large 0.85 carats flat diamond called "Polki" handcrafted in 18K Gold. You will notice fine enamel work on the whole ring inspired the painting on old Indian ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$4,575Sale Price|25% Off
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Enamel Japanese Scenery Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.20 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, E...
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Black Diamond Green Enamel Eternity Band 18 Karat White Gold Unique Italian Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Mixing an art deco aesthetic with contemporary flair, the hand-made rings in pink, white and yellow 18k gold are versatile and feature a unique stretch mechanism.
Black Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Amethyst White Sapphire and Black Enamel Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect for special occasions or turning everyday moments into something extraordinary. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K White Gold Total weight: 6.80 g.
Amethyst, Sapphire, Onyx, Enamel, 9k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.28 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Set with Black Enamel in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and chic natural emerald ring set in 18k white gold with black enamel and diamonds. The Natural emerald originates from Zambia, Emerald weight is 2.28 carats and natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond White Beige Cream Ivory Enamel Eternity Band Unique 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Mixing an art deco aesthetic with contemporary flair, the hand-made rings in pink, white and yellow 18k gold are versatile and feature a unique stretch mechanism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Natural SI/H Diamond Dome Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Natural SI/H Diamond Dome Band Ring features a dome band with diamond studded in center and turquoise color enamel on side of the diamond. Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$2,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Red Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Heart Diamond Solitaire Red Enamel Promise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features red enamel band ring with hear cut diamond set in the center of it making a minimalist diamond ring...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Large Enameled Alligator Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Rubies, Rare, 1960s
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare Vintage enamel large double Alligator ring from the 1960's. This gorgeous figural ring features beautifully enameled Alligators in vibrant green & orange enamel, the two Alligat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Enamel Red Coral Glaze Ring Diamond Red Coral Enamel Flexible Eternity Band Unique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Mixing an art deco aesthetic with contemporary flair, the hand-...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Blue Enamel Ring The ornate bezel encases an oval cabochon lapis lazuli that elegantly curves close to your finger. Engraved down either s...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian blue guilloche enamel ring centered with diamond diameter of 5mm estimate weight of 0.50 carats brownish colour ring head diameter 9mm ring size 6.5 us chart hall ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold
A one of a kind 18k Solid Yellow Gold Ring with Black Enamel Piping
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cassandre Ring : Sleek, sculptural, and bold, this unisex band is a study in subtle contrasts and refined texture. Crafted in 18k solid yellow gold, the ring features sandblasted...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,352Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Tourmaline Ring WIth Pink Enamel & Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.240g,D:0.13ct, Tour:3.51ct,Enam:0.06g, US-7
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 18k YG, Platinum and Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Naples, FL
David Webb Pearl And Diamond Dome Shaped Ring. This Ring Features A 16MM Pearl And Round Diamonds in Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold And Black Enamel.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,624Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.45 Carat SI/H Diamond Evil Eye Shaped Black Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.45 Carat SI/H Diamond Evil Eye Shaped Black Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold features marquise shape black enamel ring with marquise cut diamond set in center of it making a evil eye sh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Amber Yellow Enamel Ring 18k White Gold 72 diamonds 0.53 ct 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
VICTOR MAYER Artemis Collection Amber Yellow Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds 72 diamonds 0.53 ct Ø 27 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer i...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm surrounded by 16 full cut brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 1,06 Carat...In the o...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
$1,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Triangle Cut Two Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band with Black Enamel
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Marquise Triangle Cut Diamond Two Stone Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring features a striking geometric contrast, combining a marquise cut diamond and a triangle cut diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural SI/H Diamond Black Enamel Wide Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Black Enamel Wide Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold features triple band style, with center row having diamond pave and top and bottom row having emerald cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural SI/H Diamond Red Enamel Wide Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Red Enamel Wide Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold features triple band style, with center row having diamond pave and top and bottom row having emerald cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back. These Flat Diamonds are called "Polki". The diamonds are set in the piece using "Kund...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Scroll Ring with 3.90CTW of Diamonds in 18K YG Platinum and Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Naples, FL
David Webb Scroll Ring With 88 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3.90 CTW, Set In 18K Yellow Gold With The Diamonds Set In Platinum And White Enamel On The Top Of The Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,985Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds & Enamel Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.759g,D:0.32ct, Sapp:1.27ct,Enam:0.08g, US-7
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm surrounded by 16 full cut brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 1,06 Carat...In the o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
10 Carat Oval Ruby Cab 1 Carat Diamonds Red Enamel 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 10 Carats Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 9x11 mm surrounded by 16 full cut brilliant cut diamonds fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Multi Color CZ Enamel Band Ring in Rose Gold Finish
Located in New York, NY
This bold 925 sterling silver band ring, finished in warm rose gold and detailed with smooth white enamel. At the center, a vivid oval blue cubic zirconia is flanked by two rich pink...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Red Enamel Crystals Flower Ribbon Bow Ring, Size 55
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Nirvana Cocktail Red Enamel Crystals Flower Ribbon Bow Ring, Size 55 Very excellent condition. Light scratches or colour loss. Come with original box and certificate, howe...
Silver
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Black Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.12g,D:1.42ct,SI:7.78g RUBY:0.65ct,Enam:0.55g, Size: 26X17MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set cluster in Silver featuring trillion rose cut Diamond 5 mm x 5 mm x 5mm / ca. 0.5ct. The ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
18k Rose Gold & Enamel Band with 1.60 Carat Diamond & 0.28 Carat Ruby
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique and Stylish 18k Rose Gold Band with Red Oriental Style Enamel and Diamond Inlay & Border containing Natural Rubies Total Carat Weight: 1.32 Carats White Diamonds: 1.32 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,240Sale Price|20% Off
6.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Teal Enamel Marquise & Round Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A spectacular New Design Luxury Ring high-jewelry creation, this 6.00-carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond & Teal Enamel 3-Dimensional Cocktail Ring is crafted in solid 18K white gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Rotaling "No Stress" Enameld Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"No Stress" rotating band ring in 18k yellow gold with orange "Hermes color" enamel and turquoise color by Rossella Ugolini, size 8.5 US, polished finish. Resizable to order. Handcr...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
$16,352Sale Price|34% Off
3.23 Ct Diamonds, 1.33 Ct Oval Emerald, Gold and BlackEnamel cocktail ring
Located in BARI, IT
This fascinating ring is a pleasure for the eyes and for the touch. In fact, it has a wonderful design and perfect manufacturing. When you look at it, you enter in a whirlwind of lig...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Ruby Rose Cut Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k gold vintage mens royal ceremonial ring inspired piece. Set with rose cut diamonds, checkerboard cut star ruby center stone, and bezel set turquoise. A truly unique, one of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rossella Ugolini 18 karat Yellow Gold Turquoise White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.23 carats White Diamonds orange enamel in a "Hermes-colored" hue Cocktail Bold Ring. Size ring: 6,5 USA / 53 FR/ 13 IT Any size available...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring & Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Jewelry set in 14K Gold captures the essence of a blossom in full bloom. Featuring a radiant emerald surrounded by dazzling diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring & Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Whether worn as a statement or a keepsake, it’s a piece that resonates with the harmony of opposites—a true reflection of your unique style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total we...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Saturn Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
American art deco chrome and black enamel ringed Saturn desk lamp.
Metal, Chrome
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
By David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen. The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
By David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen. The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum 7.80ctw GIA Burma Jade & Diamond Black Enamel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique and stunning antique art deco period cocktail ring crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking, GIA certified, natural jade stone that displays very rich ...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Enamel
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.