IGI Certified 11.67 Carat Ruby, Citrine and Black Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a dramatic combination of vivid natural rubies, golden citrines, and striking black diamonds totaling 11.67 carats. Designed with bold art...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Solitaie Natural Diamond Broad 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 pear bypass diamond ring features two pear-shaped natural diamonds positio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Spiral 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 displays concentric layers of natural diamonds set in a circular spir...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Distinguished by its clean geometry and brilliant fire, this 2.57tcw natural diamond men’s signet ring is a modern heirloom infused with the spirit of Art Deco elegance.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut 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 wide rectangular frame surrounds the center emerald-cut diamonds with a doubl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Cluster 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 dazzling gold ring, adorned with a cluster of natural diamonds, radiates o...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
4.61 Carats Statement Red Garnet Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Christmas Gifts
Located in New York, NY
4.61 Carats Statement Garnet Cluster Ring for Mom in sterling silver. You shall need these cluster ring to make a statement with your look. These cluster ring create a sparkling, lux...
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
HRD Certified 1.84 Ct Pear Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
HRD Certified 1.84 Ct Pear Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Statement Ring This designed features multiple curved rows of shimmering pear-shaped diamonds, this ring creates a dramatic,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Ct Pear SI/H Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.84 Ct Pear SI/H Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Statement Ring This designed features multiple curved rows of shimmering pear-shaped diamonds, this ring creates a dramatic, cascadin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.77 Carat Diamond Emerald Ring 8K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.50 carat natural emerald green, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1.75tcw 14K Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Floral Pave Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning cocktail statement ring makes its grand appearance. A remarkable Colombian emerald weighing a little over a carat in size displays a ravishing, vivacious, medium emerald g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.72 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.72 Carat Diamond Emerald Ring 8K Gold
This ring combines diamond, emerald for a total gemstone weight of 0.72 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 0.72 carats, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 2 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring combines diamond, sapphire for a total gemstone weight of 2 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 2 carats, the pie...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Pave Dome 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 bold dome ring is sculpted in 14k solid gold and finished with a seamless ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.7 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance. The center stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 11. Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Solid Gold Broad Band Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds (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 wide band ring features an open lattice pattern of navette-shaped gold fra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Peacock Ring with Diamond and Enamel Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful cocktail ring with a Rosecut Diamond in the centre and intricate enamel all over the ring. Holding the beautiful Diamond are 2 peacocks also handcrafted in gold with blue...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pearl Halo 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 single round pearl sits at the center of this openwork band ring, framed by t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Natural Diamond Floral Statement Ring In 14kt 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. Citrine Diamond Ring, is a stunning piece crafted in 14k solid gold with natura...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement ring with Uncut diamond, Mother of pearl handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A statement ring with Mother of Pearl and a shiny uncut diamond in the centre. You will notice black enamel work all around the border of the ring, this work is called "Partaash" in ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,791Sale Price|20% Off
Statement 5cts Zambian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 14k gold ring showcasing a 5.09-carat pear-shaped Zambian emerald (14.2x8.9mm), enhanced with traditional oil treatment to enrich its vivid green hue. Accented by 10 brillia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion London Blue Topaz & Diamond Double Halo Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in pure luxury with this London Blue Topaz ring. Weighting in at an impressive 3 carats, the stunning gemstones emits an unparalleled brilliance that is simply breathtaking. ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Pear Halo 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 cocktail ring features an elaborate cluster of pear-shaped natural diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Emerald-Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exude timeless sophistication with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring. This magnificent design features a substantial 2.50-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, celebrated ...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable impression with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This extraordinary statement piece is anchored by a magnificent 5.55-carat emerald-cut emerald, admi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.65 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.65 Carat Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.53 carat natural garnet red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.6...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.88 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.88 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.80 carat natural rhodolite garnet, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemsto...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.00 carat natural ruby, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.15 carats...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.78 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.78 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.70 carat natural rhodolite garnet, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemsto...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.83 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.83 Carat Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.81 carat natural garnet red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.8...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.31 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.31 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.16 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.31 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.15 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.23 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.23 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.28 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.86 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.73 carat natural rhodolite garnet burgundy-purple, complemented by diamond accents fo...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.49 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Beautifully Created for any occasion. Astounding elegance and astonishing shine emanate from every facet of this incredibly beautiful. Fashioned in a fabulous 2 Multi Shape cluster ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring centers a 0.95 carat natural ruby, a gemstone prized for its deep red saturation and association with passion and vit...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.27 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.27 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.27 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.54 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.54 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.54 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.68 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.68 Carat Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, garnet for a total gemstone weight of 0.68 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 0.68 carats, t...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 2.67 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.67 Carat Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 2.67 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.78 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.78 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.78 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.17 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.17 Carat Diamond Garnet Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.17 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.17 carats, t...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 0.95 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 0.95 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.55 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.55 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.55 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.32 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.32 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, rhodolite garnet for a total gemstone weight of 1.32 carats. With a total gemstone weig...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2.29 Carat Marquise Halo Natural Diamond Wide Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This elongated statement ring is composed of repeated marquise-cut natural diamond motifs arranged in a broad lattice across the finger. Each marquise diamond is framed by a round-di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats, the piec...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.99 Carat Natural Garnet and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.99 Carat Garnet Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines baguette diamond, diamond, garnet for a total gemstone weight of 0.99 carats. With a total gemstone weight...
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1.02 Carat Dome Natural Diamond Round & Baguette Statement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This wide statement ring combines alternating rows of round and baguette-cut natural diamonds in a structured, dimensional composition. Raised diamond-set sections and open geometric...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace refined elegance with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring. This beautiful design features a substantial 3.19-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, known for its...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.97 Carat Filigree Natural Diamond Full Finger Statement Ring, 14k Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A wide statement ring designed with an openwork floral lattice of round-cut natural diamonds. Larger prong-set diamonds are arranged throughout repeating circular floral motifs, fram...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiate sophistication with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This timeless design centers on a vibrant 0.96-carat emerald-cut natural Zambian emerald, prized for its lush,...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Hand-Carved Green Jade Statement Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Carved Green Jade Statement Ring. This masterfully crafted piece features a central 7.4-carat jadeite stone, measuring an impressi...
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.