Vintage Bulgari Parentesi Green Quartz and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A striking Bulgari Parentesi green quartz and diamond cocktail ring set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari, Italy rubellite tourmaline, emerald and diamond ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century cocktail ring comprised of a rubellite in a diamond and marquise-cut emerald surround, in 18k.
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Bulgari B-Zero Ring 18kt White Gold, 7mm
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover timeless elegance with this authentic Bulgari B-Zero Ring in 18kt white gold. This iconic design features the signature B-Zero motif, crafted with precision and luxury.
White Gold
BULGARI Amethyst, Emerald & Diamond ‘Carré’ Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This jewel from the 1970s demands attention and celebrates the extraordinary, embodying high drama with a touch of Roman flair. Carré Collection captivates with unapologetic glamour....
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$61,298 / item
Bulgari diamond bombé ring, Italian, circa 1960.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond bombé ring. Set with a round old cut diamond, J colour, VS1 clarity with a weight of 2.26 carats in an open back claw setting, to a impressive bombé design with curv...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Flip Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Flip Band Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. .25ct Details: Ring Size: European 51, US 5 3/4 Weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Diamond Trombino Ring, Italian, circa 1963
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with a drop shape brilliant cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.83 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by two...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond 'Trombino' ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Peridot Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Peridot Ring 18K Yellow Gold This Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic coiled silhouette that has become one of...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Lucea Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Lucea Band Ring by Bulgari. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .20ct.
Diamond, White Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Rubellite, and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Powerful yet refined, this ring embodies BULGARI’s fearless approach to color, scale, and form.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Platinum Old-Cut Diamond Band Ring, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
Bold and highly refined vintage diamond ring by Bulgari, dating to the 1970s, expertly crafted in platinum and set with old-cut diamonds throughout.
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari Spiga Pave Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bvlgari Spiga Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This Bvlgari Spiga ring is made in 18K white gold and features approximately 0.65 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The desig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Cabochon Gold Chain Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s 18k gold chain ring by Bvlgari, with oval ruby cabochon (approx. 2.08ct). Ring size 7.25-7.5, widest point of the ring is 10mm. Marked: Bvlgari. Weight - 7.5 grams.
Ruby, Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Ring 18k Gold Finger size 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Original Bvlgari 18k Yellow & White Gold Ring Band from the iconic Tubogas collection. Made in Italy Weighs 7 grams. Finger Size 6 All marks can be seen in the pictures. Pre-own...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 Full Diamond Rose Gold Ring 11
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Bulgari spiraling ring from the B.zero1 collection features 3-rows of brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds set in an 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari Parentesi Openwork Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Parentesi Openwork ring set in 18k white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Ceramic Rose Gold Rock Ring B.zero1
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Size : 54 Ring width : 1,2cm , height : 0,3cm The Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Ring is a bold and contemporary reinterpretation of Bulgari’s iconic B.zero1 collection, inspired by Rome’s C...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari Piramide 18K TriColor Gold Sculptural Dome Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and highly sculptural vintage “Piramide” ring by Bulgari, crafted in solid 18K multi-tone gold.
18k Gold, Gold
Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Bulgari features a gorgeous oval cabochon rubelite measuring approximately 10.20 x 7.80 x 4.85 mm and weighing 4.15 carats.
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k Gold Dome Cocktail Ring, Italy, Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A chunky pinky ring of dreams by Bulgari. Made in 1990s this 18k gold sculptural ring is both stylish and striking.
18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Parentesi Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and instantly recognizable Bvlgari Parentesi band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with pavé‑set diamonds throughout the iconic openwork Parentesi motif. The bright,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Fancy Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring from Bulgari's Flower collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond center and five petals of natural fancy pear-cut sapphires in beautiful shad...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Set 18ct White Gold Lucéa Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bulgari Diamond Set 18ct White Gold Lucéa Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J646 Brand: Bulgari Model: Lucéa Ring Type: Ring Age: 2000 Material(s): 18ct White Gold Gemstone: Diamond U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Doppio Ring with Tourmaline and Peridot, c. 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A signature design by Bulgari, created in Rome during the 1980s, this ring belongs to the iconic Doppio collection and exemplifies the house’s bold yet sophisticated design language.
Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Bypass White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Bypass Band Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Oval brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Width: 10mm Weight: 5...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ring by Bulgari. With 73 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.25ct Details: Ring Size: 6 Weight: 16.3 grams Width: 2...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Bulgari Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18k yellow Gold Diamond Ring by Bulgari. Set with round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 0.25 ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This design draws inspiration from the feats of ancient Roman architecture: the enduring lines of the Appian Way, the harmonious arches of the Roman Forum, and the majestic dome of t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Bulgari Pyramid Topaz Ring in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning BULGARI Pyramid ring with a big topaz stone of approx 12.3 x 12.3 mm Size: 53 ( can be resized for free) Total weight: 18.1 gram 18 ct. gold
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring, circa 1970s.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 35.72 ct. Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
.; 4.0 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Ceylon No Heat; H-I VS-SI Certifications: SSEF Size: 6.5 Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 25.20 grams Period: 1995 Bulgari 35.72ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari Parentesi 18K YG and Steel Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Bulgari Parentesi wide band ring crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel, showcasing one of Bulgari’s most recognizable architectural designs.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Bulgari Aqua Diamond Ring with Iolite 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Aqua Diamond Ring with Iolite 18K Yellow Gold This Bvlgari ring in 18k yellow gold brings together two ~0.9ct emerald-cut stones: a cool blue gemstone and a deep, purple-ton...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating expression of Bulgari’s iconic design heritage, this Serpenti Viper Band Ring is exquisitely crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent motif...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Rubelite and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti diamond ring set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rubelite, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI B.zero1 Signet Ring - White Gold 18k
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1960 Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Design: B.zero1 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (4.8mm) Rise Above Finge...
18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari one-coil ring from the classic Serpenti Viper collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with brilliant-cut E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds and white Mother-of-Pea...
Diamond, Rose Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Viper Diamond White Gold Medium Ring Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari one-coil ring from the classic Serpenti Viper collection is crafted in 18k white gold and fully pavé set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing an estimated 1.74 ...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Sapphire Ring Gold Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Bulgari yellow sapphire ring, made of 18k gold and accented with aquamarine and diamonds.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Bulgari Celtaura Ring in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari Celtaura ring set in 18k yellow and rose gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Diamond Set Ring in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori diamond, emerald and sapphire ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Trombino ring from the 1970s, designed around a luminous cushion-cut yellow sapphire weighing 31.39 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw Ring Metal - 18k White gold Weight - 6.68 Grams Finger Size - 5.5 US Hallmarks - Bvlgari / 750 / 0.86cts Diamonds -...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing the iconic Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18K White Gold, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies sophistication and luxury.
White Gold
Bulgari Alveare Gold and Diamond Ring Band 18k Gold France
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Alveare Ring 18k Yellow Gold images show all marks Band width 8mm Made in France by Bulgari Round brilliant diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.00 carat Signed Bvlgari ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18k Gold Single Coiled Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An authentic Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring in polished 18k gold.
18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI Onyx Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari BVLGARI BVLGARI onyx ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Pink and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink & Green Tourmaline Bypass Ring By Bulgari. With 1 round bead cut pink tourmaline 7.5mm and 1 round bead cut green tourmaline 7.5mm Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (resi...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI B.Zero1 ring in white gold and diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition. Size: 50. Width: 1.1 cm. Diamond weight: 1.30 carats. Total weight: 11.63 g. Bvlgari signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Custom Cut Amethyst Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.63 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10mm (0.39") (top of the...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Corona Platinum Wedding Ring Set, .52ct VVS2 Diamond, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Queens, NY
Bulgari Corona Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Set, engagement ring and wedding band set, the engagement ring with a round brilliant cut diamond of approximately .52 carats set in a pl...
Diamond, Platinum
An 18k Gold Bulgari Heart Ring with Hematite and Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold ring set with a Ceylon no heat heart shaped cabochon sapphire (weighing 5.32 with the carat weight engraved in the ring and gem certificate) and set with hematite on each...
Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Emerald Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation from BULGARI, this striking bypass ring embodies the house’s distinctive dialogue between strength and sensuality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, Italian, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with one octagonal old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.15 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari 14ct Amethyst Sugarloaf Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Gross weight: 15,5grams. Ring size us 5.5, K½, 50, 16.25, 10
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari 18K White Gold Oval and Round Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Bulgari 18K white gold bypass ring featuring a graceful combination of oval and round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.86 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,597 / item
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 karat Yellow Gold 1 Row
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Bvlgari size 50 Inspired by the monumental Colosseum The Bulgari B.Zero 1 Ring in 18-karat yellow gold is a striking and iconic piece of jewelry from the renowned Italian luxury bra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Ring includes box and associated paperwork. Condition - Excellent Dimensions: 0.31"W Weight: 5.8 g Hallmarks: Bulgari, Made in Italy, Italian Workshop ID, reference numbers, 750, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
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.