Three Stone Aquamarine Ring. 2.90TCW Aquamarine with Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.85 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Step Cut Secondary Stones: Aquamarines and Diamonds Aquamarine Weight: 1.05 car...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Linear Grace - GIA Certified Long Baguette set in Art Deco Handmade Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring continues that lineage, blending Deco inspiration with contemporary minimalism.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.70ct Emerald Cut Three Stone Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Tra...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring. 2.90TCW with Diamond Ring Three Stone Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Step Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Saturation Secondary Stones: Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$1,846Sale 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
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
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
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
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. GIA Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant fine jewelry ring features a stunning 0.4-carat oval-cut purple amethyst gemstone as its main centerpiece. The vibrant center stone measures exactly 6x4mm and is securel...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50ct Round Brilliant Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Tapered Stone Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Band Five Stone Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold 1.90 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Octagon Statement Ring This sophisticated 14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Ring showcases a striking arrangement of richly ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
$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
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 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
Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring Set 0.90 ct 18k White Gold Engagement Gift for her
Located in Deira, AE
An oval diamond sits at center, its long facets returning bright, even light, flanked by two tapered side stones that widen the face and draw the eye outward. A curved pavé band arcs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White 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, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K White 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, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 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
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Emerald 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
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White 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, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 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
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, Yellow 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
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
2.75 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Halo Old Euro Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.75 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 S...
Diamond, Platinum
Important Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum engagement ring, handcrafted, set with a 6.03ct. cushion cut diamond graded D/VVS2 and GIA certified #:14474309.
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.10 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Elongated Cushion Cut Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Secondary Stones: Diamonds Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
6ct Pear Shape Engagement Ring. Rose Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 6.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut, Pear-Shaped Center Diamond Color: K-L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum LSI1 Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: A...
Diamond, Platinum
1.70 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.70 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pink Kunzite Ring. 2.80ct Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: Approximately 2.80 Carats Center Kunzite Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.40 Carat...
Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
Gubelin 0.95 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.50ct Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Leaf Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Natural Cushion Aquamarine Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Color: Lively, De...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Round Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.10 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. 2.80ct Diamond Engagement Ring Bow Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 5.60ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 5.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Oval Rose Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Oval Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Six-Prong Setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagemen...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Cluster Halo Ring Platinum I VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Elongated Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA 1.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Currently sized at 5.75, it can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Carat Amethyst Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1960
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 18 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Elongated Engagement Ring, Prong-Set Ring Design...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Engagement Ring. 3ct Round Transitional Cut Diamond Ring Platinum L VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: Approximately L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Platinum
0.55 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
0.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Circa 1920 Platinum 8 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring, circa 1920, beautifully executed in platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, Gübelin Certified
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Jacob & Co. platinum ring showcases a Gübelin-certified Colombian emerald of remarkable presence, complemented by an exquisite diamond setting that reflects the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.