Brutalist Style Ruby Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist style ring features 19 rubies set in floral dome shaped ring.
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Style Ruby Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist style ring features 19 rubies set in floral dome shaped ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500Sale Price|33% Off
Mid Century Brutalist Red Coral 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Excellent Era: Mid Century Brutalist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Coral Ring Size: 6, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 10mm Ring Face: 20mm L x 17mm ...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
HandMade Laser Textured 14k Yellow Gold Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25.. I just love the laser textured design and the simplicity an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist 14k Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Cocktail Ring, 1960s Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Brutalist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Boulder Opal Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 5.75, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 7mm Rin...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold .90 Carat Sapphire Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
They measure 4 x 2 mm. They are set in a 14k Yellow Gold Brutalist/Modernist setting. It's a very unique ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Era 2.25 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist diamond ring is a true statement piece. The beautiful and fun setting showcases 19 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in various sizes. The total weight of diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Cabochon Statement Cocktail Brutalist Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The stone, with its rich brown hue, is set in a 14k yellow gold band, accentuated by intricate antiquing detailing.
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
HandMade Heirloom 14k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Opal Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.25.. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold & Pearl B W Bjorn Wechstrom Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! It is a rare vintage find. The ring has a split in the band so it will fit a 5.5 to a 6.5 size ring finger It has a 5 mm multi-color pearl as th...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Brutalist Carved Emerald, Baroque Pearl, and 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Brutalist cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Brutalist Opal & Diamond Ring 9.96g Size 6.5 10×7mm Opal
Located in Media, PA
A striking mid-century Brutalist-design 14K yellow gold ring, featuring a vivid natural opal at its center, framed by ten sparkling accent diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Letter L Diamond Initial Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Brutalist Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is partially hallmarked "14k" (also acid tested positive for 14k gold)
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Ring Color Change Sapphire Purple Brutalist Freeform Size 6.75
Located in Greer, SC
Statement vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring with an eye catching color changing sapphire.
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Brutalist Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Emerald and Diamond Ring A Brutalist style yellow gold ring set with square cut emeralds and a pear shape, oval and round cut diamond. Approximate Emerald Weight: 2.33 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Brutalist Yellow Gold Emerald European Cut Diamond Fingermate Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Shape - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 2.0ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pro...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapponia Calcite Ring 14 Karat Gold Finland Mid-Century Scandinavian Brutalist
By Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Modernist Ring by Finnish jewelry designer Lapponia in 14 Karat Gold with a fabulous natural Calcite and a claw motif. It is a beautiful piece of Scandinavian Mid-Cen...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brutalist Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Baroque Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Brutalist cocktail ring. In 14k yellow gold. Set with a large grey baroque pearl in shaped & textured Modernist setting.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s VVS 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Florentine Brutalist Dome Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Vintage estate, two tone, 14 karat gold dome ring from the 1960s features a prong set, emerald cut diamond center stone flanked by 2 prong set round brilliant diamonds set on a diago...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Brutalist Ring with Citrine and Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Brutalist ring with oval Citrine and 3 diamond accents crafted of 14 karat yellow gold. Circa 1970s. Size 9.5. Citrine, 9.5mm x 8mm. Weight, 10.7 grams. Previously owned, in...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Baguette Cut Diamond Open Wide Band Brutalist Ring, 1.12 Ct. White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Architecture-inspired Baguette Diamond Ring. Baguette-Cut Diamonds: 0.90 Carat Weight Round Cut Diamonds: 0.22 Carat Weight Diamonds Color: E Clarity: VS 14 Karat White Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brutalist 14k Gold Mid-Century Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Brutalist / Modernist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 7, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 3mm Ring Face: 14mm L ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Jade Brutalist Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Nothing could be more quintessentially 1970s than this heavily textured brutalist ring. The dimensionality and texture are reminiscent of a coral reef with spires reaching upwards li...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Brutalist High Dome Jade & Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Brutalist High Dome Jade & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brutalist 1 Carat TW Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A glamorous, vintage 14 karat gold nugget diamond cluster ring, with brutalist thematics and old world charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Malachite Brutalist Ring High Dome Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Brutalist Turquoise Lapis Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Fine Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Brutalist turquoise & lapis cocktail ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage MidCentury Carnelian Signet Ring, Brutalist Statement 14K Yellow 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A solid signet ring ready to make a statement, this vintage ring turns the signet ring tradition on its head, adding a twist to the centuries-old style by setting the center gemstone...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 14 Karat Gold Modern Brutalist Textured Wide Band Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14K gold wide band ring with bark like texture, circa 1960's. Ring measures just over 1/2" wide and is a finger size 6.5. It could be resized if need be by a competent jeweler of yo...
14k Gold, Gold
14kt 10.49ct Smoky Quartz Brutalist Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold approximately 10.49ct Smoky Quartz Brutalist ring. This ring made in the circa 1970's. Smoky Quartz is what most people call "Smoky topaz." That's a misnomer. It's...
Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage Björn Weckström Lapponia Brutalist Cocktail Ring
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Finnish designer Björn Weckström utilizes a raw gemstone rarely seen in fine jewelry called Spectrolite which displays a wide array of iridescent colors and a prominent flash. The br...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Brutalist 3.65 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Richly textured, 14 karat yellow gold, Brutalist design, mid century 1970s estate cocktail ring features 17 prong set, marquise-cut dark green tourmalines and 7 prong set, round bril...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Brutalist Triple Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Unleash your bold side with this extraordinary Retro Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Triple Pearl, Diamond, and Sapphire Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Fred Leighton Brutalist 4 Carat Emerald Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Brutalist Year: 1970s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Signed Fred Leighton with purity mark.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brutalist Amethyst & Peridot Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: Very Good Era: Brutalist Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Marquise Cut Amethyst & Peridot Ring Size: ...
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Australian Opal Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional opal with wonderful fire proudly set in a brutalist-era 14k yellow gold ring, size 8. The opal is of Australian origin and weighs approximately 1.11 carats (measured i...
Opal, 14k Gold
Men's Brushed 14kt Yellow Gold, Black Onyx Brutalist Ring w/ 3 pt. White Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern men's ring was realized in the United States circa 1970. It features a three point white diamond in the center surrounded by an oval cut black onyx. T...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
14k Gold Brutalist Textured and Polished Ring, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible fine jewelry piece from the '70s - Size 6.5 (US) - 5.5 grams - Solid 14 karat yellow gold (electronic tested) - Circa 1970s - Estate Acquired - Ex...
14k Gold
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold .30 Carat Diamond Brutalist Modernist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! The ring is a size 6.5. It has 1 brilliant cut diamond measuring 4.045 mm and to my best estimate total .30 carats. It appears to be a very nice...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
HandMade 14k Yellow Gold .25 Carat Diamond Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 7. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped "14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
HandMade 14k Yellow Gold .25 Carat Diamond Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is handmade so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 7. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped "14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold Modernist Brutalist Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! It is custom made so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.75. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. It is stamped "14k...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Brutalist Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking vintage cocktail ring is crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and features a bold Brutalist-inspired design that reflects the artistic jewelry trends of the mid-20th century...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Custom Made 14k Yellow Gold .24 Carat Ruby & Diamond Modernist Brutalist Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! The ring is Vintage and is custom made so it truly is a one-of-a-kind ring. It is a size 6.5. I just love the asymmetrical design it has. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold .03 Carat Diamond & Pearl Modernist/Brutalist Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
What a cool looking ring! Very unique. There is a 7 mm white freshwater pearl in the center, and it is accented by a 2 mm brilliant cut diamond. They are set in a 14k yellow textu...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New JCM Italy 14k White Gold Over Sterling Silver 925 Brutalist Ring Size 8
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is!! I just love the asymmetrical design it has and it is so comfortable on the finger. It has shiny specs all over which really adds to its a...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold
Signed Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Brutalist opal and diamond ring. With a large oval opal cabochon prong set in an organic, cast 14k gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Amethyst Druzy Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist 14K gold with dark amethyst druzy cocktail ring, circa 1970's.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Brutalist Bark Finish Open Circle Band with Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k gold ring. This striking yellow gold ring is a graduated, mod open circle band, with a bark finish, decorated with white gold horizontal bands set with single cut diamonds, appro...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lee Peck Signed Modernist / Brutalist 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Lee Peck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lee Peck band ring with openwork. Lee Barnes Peck was a distinguished Professor of Metal and Jewelry at Northern Illinois for decades. His work is held in important public a...
14k Gold
Vintage Brutalist Grey Baroque Pearl, Diamond & 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Brutalist Baroque pearl, diamond and 14k gold ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Brutalist-Style "Nest" Ring for 15mm Tahitian Black-Green Pearl in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
When the owner of a neighboring jewelry store retired in the 1990s, he gave us a pile of old metal samples, most from the 1960s and 1970s. The 1970's were a transitional period for ...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brutalist Style Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.75 Shown here is an absolutely fabulous gold cocktail ring bursting with sparkle! The unique design fills the finger from edge to edge with massive shine. This stunni...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.11 Ctw Star Ruby Brutalist Era Cocktail Ring Dome Diamond Midcentury Gemstone
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A blazing 5.61 carat star ruby nestled in a dome setting adorned with 24 sparkling diamonds make this Brutalist era cocktail ring really pop. The wide band featuring a ruffled cowl o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2000's 18k Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2000's 18K Yellow Gold Triple Cable Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .25 inches wide and 7.25 inches long and features a spring ring clasp. The bracelet is stamped 18K, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Never Used Black and White Clutch Bag by Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking black-and-white geometric-patterned bag by Emilio Pucci, exemplifying modern sophistication and artistic design. Crafted in the 21st century and in never-used cond...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
5.35 Ct Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Impressive Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring The opal has beautiful fire, pictures don't show the whole beauty of the opal! Total Natural Op...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas RASPAIL MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Raspail MM tote bag in brown Monogram canvas featuring cowhide leather trim. Opens with a zipper on top and is lined in burgundy canvas with a large zipp...
1930 Art Deco Platinum flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the Deco Platinum Ring, a dazzling piece of jewelry that epitomizes the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco era. This ring is adorned with a combination of full cu...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf leather trimmed with golden brass hardware in classic mangeoire holey bucket bag style. T...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring An exceptional vintage three-stone diamond ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing an architectural design that merges elegance wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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