18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Ring Setting, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring setting is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a refined, contemporary design with black enamel detailing. Measuring approximately 11.5 x 9.5 mm, the setti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum Circle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco period diamond and sapphire Circle ring composed of four diamonds and five blue sapphires set in platinum and 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Sandstone Cabochon Ring, Circa 1980, Size 5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a bold, natural sand-gold stone as its centerpiece. The stone is presented as a flat cabochon measuring appr...
Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Mabe Pearl Ring, Circa 1970, 16.5mm
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this distinctive ring showcases a beautiful 16.5mm round cream-colored Mabe pearl as its centerpiece. The pearl’s soft luster is highlighted by ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Opal Filigree Ring.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Baby Ring Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Diamond Baby Ring Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1920's Features a Genuine Natural .03ct Old Single Cut Diamond Genuine Baby Ring Not Made for Adult Fingers 100%...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco STYLE ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features diamonds and a sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
3 CT Blue Aquamarine Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original Art Deco 14K yellow gold aquamarine filigree engagement ring.
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking Art Deco engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece features a 0.30 carat diamond as the primary stone, set in a hexagonal be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Yellow Citrine Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique Vintage style, Art Deco Style Yellow 8.02cts citrine engagement ring.
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Ring, Size 12, Art Deco Style, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold men’s nugget ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a rugged textured finish that gives the piece a strong and masculine character. Designed with a substantial...
Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant piece, boasting a striking presence and timeless beauty awaits the owner to cherish its charm. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.23 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Three Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.94 g.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.98 g.
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Size 7, Art Deco Style, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this elegant freeform ring showcases a minimalist sculptural design with a refined organic silhouette. Its fluid curves create a modern yet timeless aesth...
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Horse Motif Ring, Art Deco, Size 5, 10.1g, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Distinctive and symbolic, this 14 karat yellow gold horse ring captures the strength, grace, and spirit of one of nature’s most admired animals. Crafted in solid gold with a total we...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Accented Akoya Pearl Ring, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ring combines the timeless elegance of a lustrous white Akoya pearl with the sparkling brilliance of twelve round diamonds. The centerpiece, an 8.92mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 1.86 carats emerald & .30 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Tinted Yellow Diamond 14K White Gold Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 14 karat (14K) white gold ring with geometric black enamel lines surrounding a tinted yellow Old European Cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.45 carats with V colour and VS ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platium & Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art deco diamond platinum and gold ring. Of angular design, the front composed of a rectangular panel pave-set with old-cut diamonds, for a total weight of circa 1.80 carats, mounted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Ring 1900s
Located in Sewickley, PA
Striking and richly detailed, this vintage Art Deco inspired ring showcases a dramatic marquise-shaped design accented with vivid rubies and sparkling diamonds. The elongated navette...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Customizable 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Modern Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Castel Del Monte" Unisex Handcrafted Modern Design Ring available in rose gold, white gold and yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Art Deco Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
4.85 cts Natural Zambian Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Baguette, Round Diamond Art Deco Ring Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1032 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 7.92 gms Gold Wt: 6...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Mosaic Ring Art Deco Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Exquisite 14K yellow gold Art Deco-inspired mosaic ring featuring a dazzling white sapphire at the center, accented by vibrant French-cut tsavorites totaling 0.8 carats and sparkling...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Style 2.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.16 g.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite cocktail ring, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .08carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI Side S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Amethyst Filigree Cocktail Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.51 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The vintage-inspired design features a sparkling cluster of round diamonds encased in a halo of baguette diamonds set in an accented white gold band. The Art Deco-inspired design add...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.8 g.
Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold 3 Diamond Ring Ring Size 6 3.10 Grams
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a beautiful and authentic Art Deco period three-stone diamond ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing classic early 20th-century elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.83 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Art Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian Peridot Ring.
Carnelian, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,098Sale Price|20% Off
Dome Ring 5 Diamonds Art Deco Style Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent dome ring in 18-carat gold, a true masterpiece of Art Deco style, topped with five sparkling diamonds carefully set.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Curlicue Fashion Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Curlicue Style Fashion Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 1950s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1.38 carat ruby and 0.57 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Turquoise Cabochon Ring.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Art Deco 18kt Yellow and White Gold Ring with Diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry that reflects the elegance and geometric aesthetic of the Art Deco movement, which flourishe...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142 Item Details Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,170Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Art Deco Sardonyx Ring, Circa 1940s, Size 9.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Evoking the elegance of a bygone era, this 10 karat gold Art Deco sardonyx ring dates to the 1940s and showcases timeless geometric styling. At its center sits a rectangular sardonyx...
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco emerald, diamond, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising one square cut emerald, and old round cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,750Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Its geometric rectangular form gives the piece a strong Art Deco-inspired character, while the warm yellow gold adds a distinctive vintage presence.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Dancing Satyr Goat Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring Early 20th Century Provenance: Private East Coast Collection Size: 6.25 US Condition...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold art deco ring boasting a captivating tiered geometric design adorned wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925s Art Deco Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum mascaron hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Total weight: 2.37 g.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Dos Pesos Mexican Coin Ring, Art Deco, Size 5.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive ring features an authentic Dos Pesos Mexican coin, beautifully set in a handcrafted 14K yellow gold mounting. Celebrating cultural heritage and timeless design, the ...
Yellow 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
1925s Art Deco Engraved Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An Art Deco jewel, this elegant antique ring features a flat setting adorned on top with an oval jade plaque engraved with a pattern and openwork.
Jade, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.28ct Ruby Eternity Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant eternity ring showcases 2.28 carats of vibrant rubies, meticulously channel-set to create an uninterrupted circle of rich crimson brilliance. Each carefully matched ruby...
Ruby, 14k 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
$878Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Carnelian Initial 1925 Date Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10K Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Stones: Pearls, 1.00 Carat Total Weight, Pinkish Luster Finger to Top of Sto...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k European Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: (reshanked in modern era) Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Inform...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
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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.