$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Three Stone Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Cushion Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Old Mine Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
The entire ring is meticulously crafted in PLATINUM ( stamped ), a choice metal for durability and enduring beauty during the Art Deco period. • Era: Art Deco • Metal: Platinum (PLAT...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Flower Natural Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting 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 is a beautifully intricate filigree diamond ring. Its floral motif is craf...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Morganite Ring – 15mm Round Faceted Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring showcases a striking 15.0mm round morganite in a beautiful medium pink hue. The gemstone is faceted and set in a distinctive half-bezel setting, all...
Morganite, Yellow Gold
$1,849Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Ring Art Deco Style Circa 1950s White Quartz Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent retro ring, a true treasure from the Art Deco era of the 1950s.
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco German Ring Diamonds solid 14K White Gold Ø US5 / 1.55 gr
Located in SE
German ring , Art - Deco period, hand - made ca. 1920s- 1930s, hallmarked 585, metal tested solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx 2-Carats Stone Cut: Rose Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Color: K Color Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 5.56 Carat Solitaire Diamond Old European Cut Art-Deco Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The fascinating hammered white gold randalls throughout the ring setting holding the emeralds and diamonds both is art deco style used in the old times for strength and depth highlig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Art Deco Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Gold Highly prized and sought after by kings, emperors, maharajas and sultans, the majestic ...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold
1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone, faceted baguette cut 18 mm x 9 mm / ca. 15 ct .
Jade, 18k Gold
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires. Rubies and Sapphires ca 1.8 mm x 1.5 mm /ca 0.03ct e...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone engagement ring showcases a captivating GIA-certified rose-cut diamond at its center, weighing approx. 2-carats. Graded K in color and VS2 in clarity, this...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Two Stone Engagement Ring. 0.50 TCW Old Euro Cut Diamond Geometric Platinum JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Center Diamond Weight: Approx 0.55 Carats Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Additional Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.18 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
An elegant expression of vintage sophistication, this Art Deco engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.18 carat diamond, certified by EGL for its quality and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Teal Sapphire Three-Stone White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.40 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.40-carat pear-cut Tanzanian teal sapphire has remarkable color depth, shifting between blue and green depending on the light and angle. The saturation is strong without being ...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. 3.40TCW Amethyst Diamond Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Ring...
Amethyst, Yellow 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
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Old European Diamond 3 Stone Vintage Style White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing an exquisite piece of history reborn: the Vintage Style Diamond Engagement Ring. Featuring a dazzling 1 carat trio of old European cut diamonds set in lustrous 14k white ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Thee Stone Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.3gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring, a fine example of early XX-century taste. Platinum on Gold openwork crown, band tested solid 14K Yellow Gold, hallmarked 585. The Crown is 13 mm x 7.5 mm at axes ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This design not only emphasizes the center gem but also reflects the grace and sophistication reminiscent of Art Deco-inspired jewelry. The exquisite craftsmanship ensures each diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Emerald Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This design not only emphasizes the center gem but also reflects the grace and sophistication reminiscent of Art Deco-inspired jewelry. The exquisite craftsmanship ensures each diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
0.90 ct Oval Diamond Three-Stone Bridal Ring Set with Pave Band 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
An oval diamond anchors the center, flanked by marquise side stones set wing-like along the shoulders, paired with a curved pavé contour band. The oval returns broad brilliant light ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut Diamond : Ø2 mm / ca. 0.04ct / F,G / VS embedded into the center of claw set Black...
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Antique 3 Stone 4 Carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The larger, chunky facets of these old world diamonds, also referred to as "romance stones" sparkle and glow under candlelight given as they were cut without the use of electricity o...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This design not only emphasizes the center gem but also reflects the grace and sophistication reminiscent of Art Deco-inspired jewelry. The exquisite craftsmanship ensures each diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine in Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Round Natural Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite engagement ring showcases a stunning round-cut natural aquamar...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Asscher Cut Aquamarine Ring. 1.20ct Aquamarine Round Diamond Engagement ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Secondary Stones: Diamonds Aquamarine Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.40 Carats Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
5 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Diamond Accent Platinum Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Antique Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 5.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Jewelry Type:...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Emerald Ring. 3.50ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum 1950
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Carat Weight: Approx 3.50 Carats Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.90 Carats Cut: Emerald Cut (Center), Round Brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring. 1TCW Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Secondary Stones: Diamonds Center Emerald Weight: 3.53 Carats Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 1.08 Carats Center Stone Cut: Oval Cut Accen...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite peridot ring is a true statement of elegance, featuring approx. 3.70-carats...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring. 2.40ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The aquamarine is elegantly bezel-set and encircled by a halo of shimmering old European cut diamonds, enhancing its brilliance. Flanking the center stone, tapered baguette-cut diamo...
Aquamarine, Platinum
$11,280Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Prong I VS2
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers a GIA-certified emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, graded I color with VS2 clarity. The clean lines of the emerald cut highlight the di...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of refined simplicity, this Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring embodies the enduring elegance and precision for which the house is celebrated. Designed a...
Diamond, Platinum
4ct Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 4.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: En...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Emerald Ring. Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.08 Carats Total Secondary Stone C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 0.50 Carats Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Accent Details: Calibre ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Secondary Stone Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum LSI1 Engraved
Located in New York, NY
"Radiating antique charm and refined craftsmanship, this elegant engagement ring centers a 1.50 carat old European cut diamond displaying L color and SI1 clarity. Measuring approxima...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cluster Engagement Ring. 0.50ct TCW Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI1 Clarity Secondary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Cluster Diamond Ring. 0.50TCW Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI1 Clarity Secondary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: G Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite halo-styl...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Old Euro Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 1.30ct Diamond with Accent Ring Platinum K SI1
Located in New York, NY
A refined balance of antique charm and tailored sophistication, this GIA-certified old European cut diamond Wellington ring captures the enduring allure of early diamond cutting trad...
Diamond
Oval Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.10ct Amethyst Diamond Accent Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Amethyst Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Additional Stones: Diamonds Gemstone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Gemstone Ring Style: Prong Set Ring, D...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Kunzite Ring. 2.80ct Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite gemstone ring showcases a vibrant, emerald-cut natural kunzite as its centerpiece, weighing approximately 2.80-carats. With its lively pink hue and refined clarity, th...
Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
$880Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum, 18K White Gold Ri...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Secondary Stone Cu...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Additional Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Carats Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 0.05 Carats Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.08 Carats Total Secondary ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Natural Emerald Diamond Accent Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant gemstone ring centers on a 1.35-carat emerald-cut emerald, prized for its rich green depth and refined step-cut faceting. The elongated rectangular shape showcases the s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Old Euro Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum ring features a GIA-certified Old European cut diamond at its center, weighing approximately 1.10 carats with a J color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is s...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Shank
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum, 18K White Gold Ri...
Amethyst, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: Approx 18.90 Carats Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Elongated Design, Prong Setting, Split Shank Era: Vintage (Cir...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 1.20ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"This stunning convertible ring-to-pendant centers on a approx 1.80-carat pear-shaped aquamarine, bezel-set to highlight its icy-blue hue and elegant elongated silhouette. The pear s...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
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.