14K Yellow Gold Elephant Head Ring with Black Diamonds, Size 6.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a detailed elephant head design, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and good fortune.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Size 7. 9 mm diameter pearl 0.18 total diamond weight 3.4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Ring White Gold White & Black Diamonds Pearls Hand Decorated Nanomosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
White Gold 750‰ White Diamonds 1,93 ct Black Diamonds 2,50 ct Australian Pearl This ring may be adjusted in any size on request.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth mined Colombian Emerald,...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ring with One Brilliant Cut Black Diamond and White Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This white gold ring is a stunning and unique piece of jewelry featuring one brilliant cut black diamond and several white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl 9.3 MM Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Black Tahitian Pearl 9.3 MM Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 A classic, Cocktail ring 9.3 mm Pearl very clean , in round shape , full of luster and shine . 18 Karat Yello...
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, showcasing 24 round cut black diamonds prong-set weighing 1.51 total carats.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.72 Carat Black Diamond Quartz and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.72 Carat Black Diamond and Black Rutilated Quartz White Gold Cocktail Ring An 8.11 Carat Pear Cut Black Rutilated Quartz sits in the center of the ring and is surrounded by 45 B...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Demeglio Black Diamond AURA 18k White Gold Overlay Stretch Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The designer's signature is engraved on the back of the rectangular 18 karat white gold ring. Made in Italy. Ring Size: 7 1/4 Weigh: 16.2G
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Black Opal Emerald Cut Diamonds 18 karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. Elegant and sober, this white gold ring is set with 4 claws of a cabochon opal backed on either side by 2 emerald-cut diamonds. Total weight of the Opal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Pattern Triangle Semi Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Pattern Triangle Semi Black Opal (Lighting Ridge Crystal Opal) Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.94 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.94 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a large 9.45 Carat Cushion Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 22 Pave Set Black Round Cut Diamon...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Black Diamond Dome Ring, 4.08ct
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
17.5mm South Sea Pearl Black & White Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k gold with a chic rhodium plating, the ring showcases a modern metallic aesthetic.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Lagos Meridian 18K Gold Diamond Black Ceramic Ring 0.23ct Size 7
By Lagos
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Lagos Meridian ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented with signature black ceramic detailing.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,590 / item
Diamond Black Onyx Fluted Ring 14K Gold 2.08 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Black Onyx Fluted Ring 14K Gold 2.08 TDW This incredible one of a kind ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring featuring natural black onyx of 4.5 carats and diamonds of 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Black Diamond Spiral 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spiraling Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a bold and elegant piece that combines the timeless allure of Natural Diamonds with the striking contrast of Black Diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,996 / item
Champagne & Black Diamond Petal Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Flower Petal Ring in Champagne Diamond slices with Black Diamonds set in 18k Black and 18k Yellow Gold.
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|26% Off
Chanel Comète Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A sculptural and highly elegant design from Chanel, this Comète-inspired ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a luminous Tahitian pearl as its focal point. The design ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.80 Carat White and Black Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 0.80 Carat White and Black Diamond Ring This ring offers a beautiful combination of brilliance and craftsmanship as you will be astonished to witness this beaut...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Eternity 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14K (18K Custom) White Gold eternity band is set with a stunning row of black diamonds, offering a bold and sophisticated look.
14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 33 black diamonds weighing in total 0.96 carats.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,200 / item
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's Large Black Mottled Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 10 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Lightning Ridge Australian Black Opal Hinged Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Black Opal Hinge Ring showcases a richly colored black opal set in warm 18 karat gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Hills Gold Marquise shaped Ring. FREE RESIZE. 10k Multi-Tone Black Hills
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold, Rose gold, White gold Band color: Rose gold Style: Avant garde Unique Signet ring made by the popular Black Hills Gold franchise.
Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst & Black Onyx Ring Studded In 18K Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ring studded in 18k yellow gold with 1 piece of octagon shaped amethyst weight 5.71 carat surrounded by the frame of black onyx weight 2.32 carat, this entire ring...
Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bespoke Chevron Black Shell Triangle Cabochon Diamond Flexi Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Details of this particular ring DEF VS Clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.514ct 9 Black Shell Triangle Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.35g Stamped: 14K Ring Siz...
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Karat Black Diamonds Cubes Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Contemporary 18 Karats Yellow Gold 1 Karat Black Diamonds Design Ring An amazing design ring handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and adorned with intense 1 karat black diamonds Du...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Star Dust Cocktail Ring, 14k Gold Plated Black Enamel with White Diamonds Designer J DAUPHIN This cocktail ring is handcrafted in brass with 14k gold plating and fini...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Mings Roped Border Design Black Jade Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.9 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~23.5 mm x 17.3 mm x 8.4 mm Ring Size...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Cabochon Black Onyx Heavy Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Stamped 18k Weight: 25.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Three Pyramids in 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Pyramid collection, the Three Pyramid Black Onyx ring in 18k yellow gold, manufactured in New York.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Carats Diamond and Black Enamel Gold Dome Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Modern Dome Cocktail Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The ring has 1.15 Carat in Diamonds F/G VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 carat black and white diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and glamorous, this vintage cocktail ring from the 1980s dazzles with a captivating interplay of black and white brilliance.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,555Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Heritage Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The Sybarite Heritage Collection draws on centuries of tradition and sovereign imagery. Crafted from the finest blackened gold, this piece is set alight with round-cut black diamonds...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
14K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring with Black, Cognac, White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. The ring features black, cognac, and white diamonds; set in a square are princess-cut cognac diamonds then white and black diamonds set round separat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
Natan Colorless Fancy Black Diamond Geometric Articulated Ring White Gold Brazil
Located in Lisbon, PT
Natan colorless diamond and fancy black diamond geometric articulated band ring in 18 karat white and blackened gold, 2000s.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Alex Jona White & Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 37 round cut white diamonds and black diamonds for total carats 0.84.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
de GRISOGONO 11.27ct Black Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A chic cocktail ring set with round black diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 11.27 carats, crafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.35ct Black Diamond & Blue Sapphire Pave Dome 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Emerald Band 14K Yellow Gold Done Ring is a luxurious piece set in 14K gold, available in yellow, rose, or white gold.
Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine Pink Sapphire Black Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking statement ring featuring a large, vibrant orange amber at its center. The ring is adorned with intricate multi-stone detailing along the band, enhancing its bold and luxu...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring set with 3.30 carats of black diamonds and 0.25 carats of white diamonds G color, VVS...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 0.55 Carat Emeralds Black Diamonds Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 0,55 Carat Emeralds 0.59 carat Black Diamonds Band Ring Size 6.
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.11 Australian Black Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1.11 carat Australian black opal is set in 18k white gold with sparkling round brilliant and elegant baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
J. Co. Black Hills Gold Statement Ring - Yellow Gold 10k & 12k Grapevine
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Brand: J. Co. Design: Black Hills Gold Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold, 12k Rose Gold, & 12k Green Gold Style: St...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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1970s Black Onyx and Diamond Dome [KARAT] Gold Ring, Tiered Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Excellent vintage condition: no visible wear, loose stones, or chips to the onyx. Yellow gold, tiered dome setting.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.90 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.90 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a Natural 2.69 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond in the center of the ring which is surrounded by N...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...
$1,432Sale Price|30% Off
Sybarite Classic Band Ring in 18K Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Life is a precious thing, and with Sybarite every day is a celebration. 18K Blackened Gold ring set with 0.91 Carat of round cut black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Black Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with black onyx and about 87 brilliant-cut round D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 3.50 cara...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover refined elegance with this Victorian-inspired Diamond, Semi-Precious Stone, and Pearl Statement Ring, an exceptional piece designed to showcase intricate craftsmanship and l...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori This style are made to order in Gold.
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 18k White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring Material: 18k white gold Gemstone Details: Black Pearl at center Ring Size: 5.5 Ring Measurements: 0.78″ x 0.60″ x 1.30″ Total Weight: 6.2g (...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Effy 14K White Gold Black & White Diamond Ring 8.3g Size 5.75 Designer
By Effy
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Authentic Effy • Solid 14K White Gold • Natural Black & White Diamonds • Pavé Diamond Design • Black Diamond Center Accents • White Diamond Accent Stones • Designer...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, 3.34ct, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14-karat yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon black star sapphire, bezel-set at the center.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Gold Mesh Ring Black with Ruthenium and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Contemporary Gold Mesh Ring Black with Ruthenium and Diamonds The treatment of Gold with Ruthenium gives a Unique Aggressive look in one with Three Black Studs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 4.92ctw Black & White Diamond Large Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 17.03 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
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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