IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the dramatic beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.37 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.37 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identica...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.87 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Citrine Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.87 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Citrine Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no ident...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds, vivid sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 22.52 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural star sapphire complemented...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Pavé Shield Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking shield-style statement ring is a masterclass in geometric contrast and modern sculptural form. Forged in high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark), the design features ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.90 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly and Tree Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a beautifully sculpted blue butterfly motif surrounded b...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Crown 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 ring features pear-shaped diamond clusters in a cascading layout across a ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Gold 3.13cts Cabochon Emerald Solitaire Ring, Yellow Gold Pinky Statement
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a cabochon cut, chunky oval-shaped emerald solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 3.13-carat emerald in a unique four-prong setti...
Emerald, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.23 Carat Natural Diamond Jesus and Cross Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical de...
Diamond, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Fish Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2.79 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Garnet Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a sophisticated combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and deep red garnets totaling 2.79 carats. Designed with refined craftsmans...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Floral 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. A floral-inspired diamond ring featuring a brilliant cluster of natural diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 5.15-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiate unparalleled brilliance with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring. This artisanal masterpiece features a complex, floral-inspired cluster of natural diamonds totaling an impr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composit...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Diamond Seven-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This seven-stone ring arranges 0.12 carats of diamonds in a sequential setting, producing a flowing, multi-faceted brilli...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.06 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.06 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compos...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.1 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.1 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composit...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.32 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 1.38ct Aquamarine & Diamond Statement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a 1.38 carat of oval aquamarine set 14k white gold. The center stone measuring 8 x 6 mm, beautifully secured in a classic prong setting and surrounded by a...
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.15 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.45 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compos...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.18 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Diamond Trio Ring 8K Gold
This trio ring places 0.26 carats of diamonds in a three-stone arrangement, a classic configuration that amplifies sparkle and s...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.05 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.05 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Style Oval Diamond & Blue Sapphire Halo Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful ring is a vintage inspired style, the popular halo ring features oval G color VS clarity diamond for its center, surrounded by French cut blue sapphire and round diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 13.32 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 13.32 Carat Diamond and Blue Topaz Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and blue topaz gemsto...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.49 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
Broad 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. Crafted in 14k gold, this wide band ring features rows of alternating pear and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring is set with 0.94 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return. With a total gemstone weight o...
Diamond, Gold
$1,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Statement Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.16 carats and diamonds of 0.26 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Unisex Statement Ring with Green and White Cubic Zirconia
Located in New York, NY
This bold unisex statement ring by Silvorra is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring a standout emerald-cut green cubic zirconia as its centerpiece. Radiant baguette and round ...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Marquise 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 with alternating rows of round diamonds, this wide band ring is struct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$145Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver 7.91CT Bold Statement Black Star & Zircon Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Bold contemporary cocktail ring features a 7.91 Carat black star and three zircon stones and is crafted in 925 sterling silver designed to make a striking statement. The round B...
Zircon, Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)0.49
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless elegance of a 3.60 carat natural ruby surrounded b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9.50 Carat Cubic Zirconia Emerald Cut Statement Engagement Cocktail Promise Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Part of our Deco Collection and inspired by the roaring twenties, this ring demonstrates a timeless elegance. Featuring an impressive 9.05 carat centre emerald cut cubic zirconia f...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold Plate
Crown 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. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this crown-inspired ring features an intricate arran...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Ring Crafted in premium 14K white gold, this open band ring curves around the finger like a delicate vine....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.23tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Floral Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This magnificent emerald and diamond ring commands attention with a 2.87-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, elegantly bezel-set to showcase its vibrant beauty. Surrounding the eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Black opal doublet and diamond ring featuring a 15.2 x 9.2mm oval opal doublet with vibrant blue, red, and green color play, accented by 0.20 carats of diamonds in 14K white gold twi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Statement Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This enchanting ring, crafted in radiant gold and adorned with natural diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Ring Crafted in premium 14K white gold, this open band ring curves around the finger like a delicate vine....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Seconda...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional 14.88-Carat Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Command attention with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This breathtaking masterpiece centers on an impressive 14.88-carat oval-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, v...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art Deco Plaque Ring, a true statement piece for any jewellery lover.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold 3.51-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiate unparalleled brilliance with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring. This artisanal masterpiece features a complex, floral-inspired cluster of natural diamonds totaling an impr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Red Carpet Diamond and Sapphire Surround White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Octagon Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, weighing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Nature Cute Schnauzer Statement Open Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Smile Cute Schnauzer Hug Open Ring -Dog Fever sterling silver Hug ring faithfully portrays the iconic dog breed. -Cute, fun and versatile -925 St...
Sterling Silver
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Heirloom 3.7cts Statement Madagascar Ruby Ring: Natural Diamonds, 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 14k gold ring featuring a stunning 3.68-carat oval Madagascar ruby (10x8mm), enhanced with fissure filling for added brilliance. The vibrant ruby, known for its exceptional h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring carries 0.32 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.29 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
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.
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.