14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Yel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Statement Ring 14K Solid Gold Stacking ring Women ring Gift For Birthday
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Statement Ring 14K Solid Gold Stacking ring Women ring Gift For Birthday Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Gold Band Width 12 mm Main Stone Diamond Metal Yello...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Platinum 2.28tgw Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
The diamonds are bright, white, sparkly and well-matched with one another, their icy-white accentuated by the cool tone of the platinum. A statement Art Deco piece. The ring is in go...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Handcrafted 14KT Gold Multi-Gemstone Frog Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary statement ring is a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, featuring a whimsical frog silhouette entirely encrusted with a vibrant mosaic of natural gemstones. Th...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.88 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This statement Art Deco diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Free-Form Scalloped Statement Ring - Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This spectacular ladies' statement ring features a bold, organic design crafted from highly polished 14K yellow gold. The artistic, free-formed silhouette showcases flowing, sculptur...
Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Yellow Gold Band Width...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cocktail Ring Natural Emerald Statement Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
A striking expression of modern geometry and timeless craftsmanship, this 14K Yellow Gold emerald and sapphire ring is designed to command attention. Clean architectural lines are el...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This statement Art Deco diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centered on an emerald-cut sapphire, this Ceylon Sapphire Ring is surrounded by brilliant diamonds and French cut sapphires in 18K white gold. The striking Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ri...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Purity 14k Main Stone Diamond Metal ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.97 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Dove Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.97 Carat Natural Diamond Peace Dove Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will e...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Jadeite Jade & Diamond Halo Platinum 900 Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning antique ring features a richly saturated old mine Jadeite Jade cabochon framed by 22 bright round diamonds in a classic halo design. Crafted in platinum 900 with a stra...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone Diamond, White/Precious O...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece wil...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond 1.04 carat & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring (#26)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 2.76 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.76 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece wil...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.94 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.94 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds totaling 2.94 carats. Designe...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 3.46 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.46 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds totaling 3.46 carats. Designe...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.65 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds totaling 5.65 carats. Designe...
Diamond, Gold
Yellow Diamond 0.71 Red Ruby Gold Art Deco Vintage Ring 18K
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless brilliance of natural diamonds totaling 6.05 carats. Designe...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 10.02 Carat Natural Tanzanite Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 10.02 Carat Natural Tanzanite Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece...
Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Luxury Black Diamond Connected Link Statement Ring In SIlver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A bold and contemporary design featuring interconnected Spinelli links fully set with striking black diamonds. This statement ring offers a unique edge while maintaining refined craf...
Black Diamond, Silver
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a vibrant combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and multicolo...
Diamond, Ruby
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Star Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Star Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Yel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond 1.21 carat & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring (#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Crisscross Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.00 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring, 1.51 Carat Natural Diamonds, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This design features 1.51 carat of VS white untreated natural diamonds, the perfect contrast to the translucent purple of this 16.00 carat natural Amethyst statement ring. The smooth...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
9.85 Carat Natural Aquamarine Statement Ring with 1.35 Carat Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
One-of-a-Kind 9.85 Carat Natural Aquamarine Statement Ring with 1.35 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold Designed to make a lasting impression, this extraordinary statement ring featur...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.18 Carat Diamond Butterfly and Floral Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.18 Carat Natural Diamond and Multicolor Gemstone Butterfly and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-ki...
Diamond, Gold
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Statement Ring Diamond And Opal Wedding Ring Women Ring Jewelry. Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Purity 14k Diamond Weight 0.06 Cts Approx Total Weight 1.572 grams ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
6.31tcw 18K Natural Black Opal & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a ravishing, Australian black opal and diamond right hand ring. This piece is as chic as it is beautiful. The focal point of the ring is a solid black opal displaying be...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
14k Solid Gold Dainty Skinny Mini Statement Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Skinny Mini Statement Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification IGI Band Width 1 m...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Natural Pearl Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Natural Pearl Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece will...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.13 Carat Natural Diamond Kremlin Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.13 Carat Natural Diamond Kremlin Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design wil...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will ...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.60 Carat Natural Diamond Mosque Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.60 Carat Natural Diamond Mosque Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will...
Diamond, Gold Plate
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
6.00 Carat Natural Emerald Ring, 1.24 Carat Natural Diamonds, Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This large natural emerald diamond ring brings a lush touch of color to your fine jewelry collection. The generously-sized 13mm X 11mm central gemstone features the compelling green ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
25.60 carat oval sapphire ring 1.30 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous blue sapphire ring will impress everyone around you. It features a large oval 25.60 carat gemstone, adorned with 1.30 carat natural diamonds. Diffused Sapphire Shape: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Mosque Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will ever be reproduced. Inspired by the historic beauty and architectura...
Diamond, Gold Plate
French Art Deco Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A refined French Art Deco ring crafted in 18-karat white gold and centered with a striking elongated hexagonal synthetic sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
13.70 carat emerald sapphire ring 1.20 carat natural diamonds, Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous blue sapphire ring will impress everyone around you. It features a large emerald 13.70 carat gemstone, adorned with 1.20 carat natural diamonds. Diffused Sapphire Mine...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Three Ball Open Stacking Statement Ring Minimalist Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Material Yellow Gold Band Width 1 mm A P P R O X T I M E All...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Criss cross Diamond Statement Ring Wedding Crossover ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Criss cross Diamond Statement Ring Wedding Crossover ring Band Diamond Weight 0.65- 0.71 cts Approx Main Stone Diamond Metal Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight 4.95 Grams App...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Diamond Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Twist Open Diamond Statement Ring Minimalist Delicate Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Number of Diamonds 4 Base Metal Gold Band Width...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond Hamsa Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond Hamsa Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will ...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 5.88 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.88 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Pomegranate Abundance Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
$14,816Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.53 Carat Natural Diamond Multi Band Statement Ring 18K Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Bold, luxurious, and unmistakably distinctive, this multi-band diamond ring combines modern design with exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring pear-shaped natural diamonds and sparklin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Art Deco Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Overall Aesthetic: Exuding pure Art Deco opulence, this statement cocktail ring boasts an impressive, elongated silhouette that beautifully flatters the finger, making it a show-stop...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$8,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Lace Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Command attention with the Diamond Lace Statement Ring. This opulent design features a central, structured band of refined baguette-cut diamonds, serving as a geometric anchor for th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.40 carat Tourmaline ring 1.85 carat natural diamonds D VVS statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 8.40 carat (10.5mmX10.5mm) natural central tourmaline surrounded by 1.85 carat sparkling natural diamonds D- F ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
13.50 carat oval sapphire ring 1.20 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous blue sapphire ring will impress everyone around you. It features a large oval 13.50 carat gemstone, adorned with 1.01 carat natural diamonds. Diffused Sapphire Oval Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Statement Ring Graduation Gift Gold Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Statement Ring Graduation Gift Gold Ring. Number of Diamonds 30 Flower Size 4.75- 6.5mm Approx Shape Flower Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.