18K White Gold Black Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features: Material: 18K White Gold Gemstones: 96 White & Black Diamonds (1 ct total) Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Band Width: 4 mm Weight: 6.2 grams Perfect For: Weddings, anniversar...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Crystal Quartz Ring Gold Cabochon Black Diamond Star Cocktail Ring High Dome
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Quartz Ring Gold Cabochon Black Diamond Star Cocktail Ring High Dome Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery.
Crystal, Quartz, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Double Buddha & Lotus Chain Ring
By Borgioni
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Double Buddha & Lotus Chain Ring .37 cts.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$5,637Sale Price|50% Off
Black Opal Gold Ring Natural Australian gemstone Engagement ring Partner special
Located in Berlin, DE
Black Opal gold ring in 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.08 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 2 х 5 х 9 mm opal weight - 0.75 carat ring weight - 2.07 grams ring size ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Black Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Black diamond pave ring 5 mm diameter approx.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,995Sale Price|28% Off
Boucheron Quarte White Gold Black Edition Ring
By Boucheron
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
White gold 750/1000 13,05g and black PVD Ring size - L.5
White Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
10K White Gold Pave Black Diamond Leaf Heart Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features & Specs: Material: 10K White Gold Diamonds: Brilliant round white and black diamonds (1mm each) Total Diamond Weight: 1 carat Diamond Quality: H color, SI1 clarity Ring ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Black Hills Gold ring. 10k Black Hill TAG Band. Black Hills Gold BAND
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This ring is somewhere before half of century. 7mm Wide top Details 10k Gold.
Gold
Ruby Diamond Black Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful cocktail ring centered with a large near-round carved ruby weighing an estimated 17.61 carats, clustered with concentric rings of channel-set rectangular shape r...
Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maria Canale Gold Pyramide Black Onyx Ring
By Maria Canale
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning María Canalé “Gold Pyramide” ring crafted in 18kt gold, with a total weight of 17.90 grams.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, .20 total carats, J to K color, Si clarity. T...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Black Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstones: 31 Round Brilliant White Diamonds White Diamond Total Weight: 0.56 carats Black Diamonds: 60 Round Brilliant Black Diamonds Black Diam...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Smoky Quartz Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smoky Quartz Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Star Cocktail Ring Smoky quartz cocktail ring in 14k gold plated brass, a smoky quartz cabochon set in a smooth gold bezel on a wide tapered ...
Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Dalben Black and White Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Romantic Gothic band ring mounted in 18-karat rhodium plated engraved white gold with 40 round brillant cut black diamonds total weight 0,48 carats and 10 round brillan...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cross Ring Moon Star Heart Cocktail Ring Black Diamond Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Ring Moon Star Heart Cocktail Ring Black Diamond 14K Gold "King of Kings" Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid 14k gold, this heavy statement cocktail ring centers on a com...
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Gibeon Meteorite Black Diamond 18K Gold/ Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
In the center, a 4.5 mm rose cut black diamond is set in a heavy 18K gold bezel surrounded by 4 "jawan' granulation and an "x pattern" in flat 18K gold wire.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond 18K Gold Trillion-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a dense black diamond, weighing approximately around 2.5cts, surrounded by round diamonds and enhanced by two, trillion-cut side diamonds, each weighing approximat...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Black Pearl Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
The pearl's deep silvery-black tone and subtle iridescence provide a striking contrast against the warmth of the polished gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond Black Rodhium 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 52 black diamonds weighing in total 0.32 carats.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Black Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extending this narrative of strength and grace, this ring, crafted in 18K white gold, transforms the floral motif into a bolder, more contemporary expression. 0.7ct diamond-cut rubie...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with black and white diamonds, 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with black brilliant cut diamosnd and white single cut diamonds up to 0.85ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(58) Detailed description: The top of ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design statement ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Black and White natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Black Gold Apple Design Ring, Large Flower/Apple Style Approx weight 18.0 grams 18k Gold & with Black Rhodium Approx size 25mm wide, and 15mm Hight.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond Black Rodhium Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat Yellow gold eternity band ring, set with 52 black diamonds weighing in total 0.32 carats.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black and White Diamond Gold Swirl Circle Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Black and White Diamond Gold Swirl Circle Ring. Centering securely Hand set Round Black Diamonds Surrounded by White and Black Diamonds, weighing approx. .80tcw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.13 Carat Black Diamond Love White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds that sparkle and catch the light, making them the perfect choice for special occasions, as well as everyday wear. This ri...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Black and White natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New 18k designer Ring Large Wing Style Approx weight 12.0 grams Approx size 35 x 20 mm Finger size 7 Natural Black and White Diamonds approx 1.25 carat GH-SI Gift Box & Appraisal (#o...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Ruby Black Diamond Gold Flexible Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique piece featuring 1.22 carats of round cut rubies and 2.05 carats of black diamonds. The two colors of the gems contrast from one another and are set on a long ring that bends...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Full Whisper Black Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Th Full Whisper fine Black Diamond Ring is an 18K White Gold full eternity-style ring set with 59 Black Diamond stones by Barbara Harris Water Jewels.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$503Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Bezel Black Opal Ring for Men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Signet Ring with Black Opal Cabochon for Men silver, gold.
Black Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Moonstone Ring Black Enamel Coctail Ring Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Moonstone Black Enamel Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Plated Statement Ring Designer: J Dauphin The Moonstone Ring is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated bra...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Diamond Ring Antique Black Enamel
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique 18K Gold Diamond Ring Antique Black Enamel This antique ring is made in 18K yellow gold and centers on an oval old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$650Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Black Onyx Handmade Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 4 3/4 US Total weight: 0.99 grams Set with: - Onyx Cut: Cabochon Color: Black
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Black Diamonds. (Size 7.00)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18K White Gold Ring with Black Diamonds. (Size 7.00) New Gender: Ladies.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Papillon Large Black Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14k Gold
By Julia Post Jewelry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Details * Style Name: Papillon * Butterfly Statement Ring * Pavé Black Diamonds * White Diamond Accents * Solid 14k Gold * Oversized Statement Silhouette * Nature-Inspired Fine Jewelry
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,872Sale Price|20% Off
Black & White Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Black & White Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a round black diamond center framed by a halo of round white diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,576Sale Price|30% Off
Black Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Pear shaped cocktail ring, pavé set with brilliant cut black diamonds, total weight 3.68 carats.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Starfish Ring Moonstones Black Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold Starfish Ring featuring 16 Moonstone Cabochons weighing 5.13 ct, framed by 134 black Diamonds with a tortal weight of 1.51 ct.
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.98 Carat Black White Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 2.5 grams The ring is a size 7 1/4 and can be re-sized if needed at no additional cost.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Black Hills Gold Ring. Marquise Diamond Anniversary Ring. 10k Multi-Tone Gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 5 1/2 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Yellow Adjustable Style: Mid-century Vintage and an easily recognizable Black Hills ...
Gold
Black Opal Gold Ring 18K Natural Australian stone Engagement ring lotr style
Located in Berlin, DE
Black opal 18K gold ring opal origin - Australia stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.31 х 0.43 in / 3 х 8 х 11 mm opal weight - 1.65 carats ring weight - 2.72 grams ring size - US 8 / EU ...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.07 Carat Black Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.07 Carat Black Diamond Rose Gold Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design statement ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold
18K Gold Black Onyx Gemstone & Diamond Ring
Located in Ridgefield, CT
This bold 18K yellow gold ring features a striking black onyx centerpiece, framed with a unique open geometric design that makes an elegant yet contemporary statement.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 6.90 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 17.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Black Hills Gold Ring. 10k Multi-Tone Gold. Black Hills Gold Design Tricolor Lea
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 9 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Yellow Adjustable Style: Mid-century Vintage and an easily recognizable Black Hills Mult...
Gold
Twist Reflection Emerald, Black Diamond, Black Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Twist Reflection Emerald 0.19 carats, Black Diamond 0.08 carat and Black Sapphire 0.78 carat Ring in 18K Gold Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.1 cm Welcome to TWIST Reflection, where the a...
Black Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Black Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Black Pearl Ring with Diamonds 1 Black Pearl (12-13mm) 8 Fancy Diamonds - 1.310CT 131 Diamonds - 1.310CT 18K White Gold - 5.170GM This exquisite ring features a capt...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
14K White Gold Black Diamond Disc Floating Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Beautiful 14K White Gold Black Diamond Floating Ring This striking 14K white gold floating ring features a captivating arrangement of 38 single cut round diamonds, totaling 0.3 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Enamel Ring Diamond Star Ball Coktail Ring Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Ring Diamond Star Ball Coktail Ring Gold Plated J Dauphin Handcrafted in 14-karat gold-plate, the Black & White Diamond Sphere Ring by J Dauphin embodies celestial ...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold dome ring is set with black and white diamonds in an abstract pattern.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.22 Carat Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.22 Carat Black Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This stunning statement ring by Roshé Jewels features a 2.83-carat round-cut black diamond.
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Go...
$320Sale Price|39% Off
Contemporary Ring in Gold Vermeil with Black Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex band ring in 18k yellow gold vermeil, set with black diamonds pave.
Black Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Australian Black Opal 1.188 Carat Ring, 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
14k solid yellow gold with Australian black opal. Stone weight: 1.188 carat opal Cabochon-cut 20 - 1.6mm diamonds pavè setting on halo Bezel set 9x7 Black Australian opal center sto...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 11.9 mm Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Carat Weight: 0.04 carats Total Weight:...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 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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