$360Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring Style Band, Charm Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Colored Diamond Intensity No Stone Nu...
Gold, 14k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring Style Band, Charm Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Colored Diamond Intensity No Stone Nu...
Gold, 14k Gold
$368Sale Price|20% Off
c. 1920s Art Deco 10K Gold & Sterling Moss Agate Two-Tone Marquise Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite early Art Deco two-tone statement ring from the circa 1920s-1930s, featuring a striking natural bicolor moss agate set in sterling silver with 10K gold accents.
Agate, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Peridot and Diamond Cage Statement Ring Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a bold architectural aesthetic with this captivating peridot and diamond cocktail ring. Expertly crafted in gleaming 18KT gold, this statement piece features a vibrant, oval-...
Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.33 Carat Natural Diamond Ottoman Style Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.33 Carat Natural Diamond Ottoman Style Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring draws inspiration from the grandeur and artistic heritage of the Otto...
Diamond, Gold
$4,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18kt Solid White Gold Statement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.05 carats and diamonds of 1.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.32 Ct Baguette & Pear Diamond Three-Row Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Baguette and pear-cut diamonds alternate across three staggered rows, producing a light performance defined by contrast — the baguettes delivering long, mirror-like step-cut reflecti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$512Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Moon Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Crescent Moon Statement Ring Minimalist Valentines Gift. Moon Height 4mm Approx Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked Metal Yellow Gold Sizable Y...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Diamond and Precious Gemstone Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Diamond and Precious Gemstone Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and precious ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band, Charm Base Metal Gold Certification IGI Material Ye...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 6.00 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Starfish Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.00 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Starfish Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical desi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Sapphire Blue Topaz Pomegranate Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Sapphire and Blue Topaz Pomegranate Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identica...
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bee and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bee and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical des...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Natural Diamond Floral and Horse Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Natural Diamond Floral and Horse Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 10.14 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Rough Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a striking combination of brilliant natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and rare rough diamonds totaling 10.14 carats. Designed for collectors...
Diamond, Ruby
5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A timeless sapphire and diamond engagement ring should exude sparkle and grace from top to bottom: our Renée does so with stunning success. This beautiful ring starts with a limpid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Eros Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Eros Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Hand Cut Onyx Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Pink Rose Gold Center Stone: Natural Emerald-Cut Pink Tourmaline - 1 carat Accent Stones: Hand Cut Onyx - 1.1 carats total; Brilliant Round Diamonds - 0.3 carats total ...
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 6.37 Carat Ruby, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.37 Carat Ruby, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identic...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Butterfly Natural Diamond Statement 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 butterfly diamond ring is designed with pear-shaped and round natural diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women. Band Width: 2 mm Size : 35x19mm Approx Certification: 925 Hallmarked Gross Weight: 5.63 Grams Approx
Diamond, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An absolutely breathtaking ruby and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut rubies that surrounded a central oval one. The sparkle continues to its edges with round diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identic...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
18KT Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline & Rose-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking statement cocktail ring. At the heart of this masterpiece sits a magnificent 13.10-carat pear-shaped pink tourmaline cabochon,...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 3.84 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.84 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 7.10 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.10 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant beauty of natural sapphires and brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 14.46 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.46 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural emerald-cut amethyst co...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.04 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the harmonious beauty of natural diamonds, vivid emeralds,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 7.61 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.61 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid amethyst g...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 8.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 25.67 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 25.67 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a 24.20 carat natural sapphire com...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Diamond and Blue Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Diamond and Blue Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and a vivid blue...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a powerful eagle motif surrounded by natural diamonds and vi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Diamond French Cut Ruby Halo Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.00 g.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 11.53 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brillian...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of vivid natural emeralds and brilliant...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Diamond 0.74 carats 18KT White Gold Exclusive Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The combination of sparkling round diamonds creates a stunning visual impact, while the accented shank adds an extra touch of glamour. Make a bold fashion statement with our Two Clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Rose and Butterfly Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Natural Diamond Swan and Floral Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted swan motif surrounded by 2.20 carats...
Diamond, Gold
2ct Natural Marquise-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Halo Engagement Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Vintage Glamour Meets Modern Brilliance Command attention with a masterpiece of bold femininity and intricate design — this Art Deco-inspired statement ring showcases an extra...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Natural Tourmaline Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 2.34 carat natural tourmaline, complemented by a clean, refined setting. With a total gemstone weight...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 8.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid blue sapphire gemstones totaling 8.80 carats. Designed with refined craftsmanship and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Sunflower Natural Diamond Statement 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. Designed in 14k gold, this round ring features a layered cluster of natural di...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem colour: White 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 1.57 Grams Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.44ctw Old Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Cut Shoulders
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This statement Art Deco ring is set to the centre with an old mine cut diamond, rising above the rest of the ring in a claw setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$442Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted 1.56 CTW Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Statement Ring in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Bold 1.56 carat aquamarine and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver. The elongated baguette cut aquamarine is secured in a classic four prong setting, while a halo of ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Angel Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"IGI Certified 0.10 Carat Diamond Angel Ring 14K Gold
This ring draws its identity from the angel motif — a design that conveys purity, protection, and quiet grace. It is set with...
Diamond, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Diamond Bird and Floral 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 beauty of nature and symbolic ar...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is set with 0.49 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return. With a total gemston...
Diamond, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.47 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural sapphires and diamonds to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.
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.