5.2 Carat Diamond and Ruby Mens Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Make a statement with this one of a kind 5.2 carat VS quality White Diamond and 0.83 carat Ruby ring. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Men's Ring. Square Shaped Inlay Onyx Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Onyx Stone Cut: Square Cut Jewelry Type: Men’s Ring Style: Signet Style Ring, Onyx Ring, Minimalist Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band Width: Appro...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is made to order. Carat and gram weights are subject to a slight variance. Please note: The emerald pictured is from a previously sold item; your center stone will be simil...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2 Paired Love Heart Butterfly Rings For Women Men Valentines Day Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
2 Paired Love Heart Butterfly Rings For Women Men Valentines Day Ring Gift. Base Metal Sterling Silver Metal Sterling Silver Band Width 5mm Ring Size 7 Metal Purity 925 A P P R O X ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Solid Gold Light Fancy Yellow Men's Ring with Independent Appraisal
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's CENTER STONE / WEIGHT: .8 Cts. SIZE: 8 1/4 This is a sophisticated unisex 14Kt. white gold ring...
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring 2.50 Carat Natural Ruby Handmade Ring Mens
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking cocktail ring from Jewellery From Jaipur features a dynamic, undulating wave design that captures the light from every angle. Expertly crafted in solid 14K yellow gold,...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Gold Weight 0.50 Grams Approx Certification BIS H...
Gold, 14k Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Florentine Diamond Ring, Circa 1980, 0.20ct SI1
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this men’s ring features a timeless and refined design. At its center is a single round diamond, bezel-set in an oval-shaped plate for a sleek, secure set...
Diamond
1.56ct Asscher Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This astonishing Asscher cut diamond ring is bold! The 1.56ct Asscher cut center diamond is elegantly set in a two-tone 18k white and yellow gold setting. The ring showcases an art d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 2.73tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Men's Ring, Dark Green Vertical
Located in Jupiter, FL
Make a bold statement with this emerald and diamond men's ring. The centerpiece features a captivating 2.70-carat emerald cut emerald from Zambia, exhibiting a dark green color, semi...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Men Ring with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring exudes an art deco aesthetic and is suitable for both women and men, drawing inspiration from architects and designers.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Men Ring with Smoky Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It has been featured in both Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. The ring's design reflects the Art Deco style and can be worn by both men and women.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow White Gold Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.91 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. April birthstone diamond brings love, f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.90ct PLAT Colombian Asscher Emerald Solitaire Ring for Men or Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking emerald solitaire ring, designed with a bold masculine aesthetic yet perfectly unisex, features a remarkable Asscher-cut Colombian emerald. Showcasing a vivid medium gr...
Emerald, Platinum
Men's 10K Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Ring, Satin Finish, Size 14
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men's ring features a sleek and modern design, showcasing a 6mm round cubic zirconia securely set in a four-prong setting. The band has a refined satin finish, adding a subtle t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.26 Cts Approx Secondary Stone Diamond Metal Purity 14k Diamond Weight 0.26 cts A...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Men's Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Ring with Red-Pink Stone, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage men’s Masonic ring is expertly crafted in 10K yellow gold, showcasing the distinguished lids style that exudes both tradition and character. At the heart of the design i...
10k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mens Wide Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire checkerboard style wide band ring. The gemstones are bezel-set stones in a classic men's pinky ring symmetrical pattern. 14k solid gold with a shiny...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2.20 Ct Natural Tourmaline Mens Band 14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Wave Ring – 2.20 Carat Natural Tourmaline Channel Set Designer Band A vibrant celebration of color and contemporary design, this 14K Yellow Gold Mul...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Men Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This piece can be personally signed for the same price. The ring reflects the art deco spirit and fits to women and men.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2.66ct Natural Emerald Cut Bluish Green Bezel Set Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This bold solitaire ring showcases a striking over 2.66-carat Zambian emerald-cut emerald, known for its exceptional eye clarity and remarkable luster. Set in a hefty 10-gram 14K yel...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.23 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified natural 8.23 carat emerald cut emerald in 18K white gold bezel setting with diamond halo and yellow gold claw-shaped prongs and wide band design mens ring. Emerald meas...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carat Oval Checkerboard Red Garnet Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Deep red oval checkerboard cut 7.50 carat red garnet bezel-set in a bold 14K yellow gold stepped signet mounting, weighing 10 grams with a wide high-polish shank designed for men. Si...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Art-Deco Gents’ Ring is meticulousl...
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold 20.80 Grams Men’s Large Oval Cabochon Bloodstone Ring Size 14.5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Men’s Large Bloodstone Ring – 14K Yellow Gold – 20.80 Grams – Size 14.5 🡆 Description: Large custom men’s signet-style ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, bezel-set with one (1)...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Distinguished by its clean geometry and brilliant fire, this 2.57tcw natural diamond men’s signet ring is a modern heirloom infused with the spirit of Art Deco elegance.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold 1.15tcw Emerald & Diamond Men's Signet Ring, Bezel Set Green Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our distinguished Men's Emerald and Diamond Ring, a bold and captivating statement piece that embodies sophistication and strength. Featuring an off-set emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures 11mm x 10.5mm x 2.7mm deep / ca. 5ct ...
Other, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 13.89 Carat Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Mens 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye men's ring in 18k solid yellow gold elevated setting. The center stone is a natural mined Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, cabochon cut and displaying a wid...
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.7 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
GIA Certified 0.45ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of geometric precision and refined masculinity, this 18K White Gold Men’s Signet Ring channels the architectural glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold-Plated Men's Ring with Smoky Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of Yellow Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm smoky quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaa...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
$8,250Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 1ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Men’s Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of bold geometry and refined masculinity, this 18K White Gold Men’s Engagement Ring channels the architectural glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White and Yellow Gold Striped Round Diamond Cluster Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural round cut diamonds set in a 14k solid white gold ring setting. The ring shank is lined with 14k yellow gold stripes that give excellent contrast and symmetry to the clustered...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Grid Men's Natural Diamond 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 square grid diamond ring features a bold rectangular face set with a clust...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring 14k Gold. The ring is very well made design, structure and creativity brought to life. The center tourma...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 2.03tcw Emerald Cut Duo Men's Ring, Chunky Bezel Vertically Set Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our luxurious Emerald Men's Ring, boasting a stunning design featuring two vertically set emerald-cut emeralds. Their captivating lush medium green hue, paire...
Emerald, 14k Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Round Diamond Yellow Gold Fleur-de-Lis Men's Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Treat the special man in your life to this diamond ring. These band ring are studded with 93 round diamonds in prong setting in 14KT yellow gold. The white diamonds are graded as H-I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.11 carats and diamond of 0.3 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every st...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
He'll appreciate the timeless look of this wedding band. These band ring are studded with 22 brilliant cut natural diamonds in pave setting in 18KT yellow gold. The white diamonds ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
He'll appreciate the timeless look of this wedding band. These band ring are studded with 22 brilliant cut natural diamonds in pave setting in 14KT yellow gold. The white diamonds ar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 4.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Mens Matte Finish Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 4.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Men's Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Matte Finish. The center stone is a magnificent blue sapphire with no treatment and is of Ce...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 2.05 carat and diamonds of 0.45 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Eternity Princess Cut Ruby Men's Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 8 Princess Cut Natural Rubies, 1.60 Carats. Size-7-13 Entirely Handmade Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Set on a sleek, tapered 3mm band, the ring exudes power and precision—perfectly blending Art Deco inspiration with minimalist masculinity.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 5.6 carats and diamonds of 0.6 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ever...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold and refined, this one-of-a-kind men’s signet ring is a powerful expression of modern luxury and timeless design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 4ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The clean lines and architectural elegance of the Asscher cut are perfectly complemented by the classic signet silhouette, making this piece a masterful blend of Art Deco inspiration...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Designed as a solitaire, this ring is the perfect expression of Art Deco symmetry and modern luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.60 Ct Natural Ruby Cluster Mens Ring 14K Gold Ruby Emerald Band Unique Design
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Mozambique Ruby and Zambian Emerald Cluster Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Ruby Emerald Statement Ring** A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted 1...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Round Solitaire Natural Diamond Men 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 geometric diamond ring showcases a round natural diamond bezel set at the ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Nordic Men Unisex Twisted Snakes Ring solid 18K Gold Ø US9.75 / 11.56 gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring for Men or Women Designed as Interweaving Snakes in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Cast bodies of reptiles with detailed scales, eyes, and teeth. The design of this ring is uni...
18k Gold
IGI-Certified 1ct Rose-Cut Trillion Diamond Mens Iced-Out Signet Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Diamond & Certification Details: Main Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.08ct Main Stone Type: Natural Rose-Cut Trillion Diamond Color & Clarity: G Color, VS Clarity Side Ston...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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.