Bvlgari Bvlgari Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
Iconic Bvlgari design in luxurious rose gold. This elegant ring features twelve brilliant diamonds totaling 0.28 carats, expertly set to catch the light from every angle. The signatu...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Fedi Wedding Band Unisex Ring Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Fedi wedding band seals a love bond forever. Crafted in highly polished platinum 950. Ring width: 2.6mm. Ring size: 7.25. Total weight: 4.64 grams. Excellent pre-owned co...
Platinum
Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This fabulous seventies ring features a 1.40-carat heart-shaped sapphire and 1.0 carat of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Beautif...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1.01 Carat Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a highly impressive and rare diamond ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single oval faceted 1.01ct diamond sits proud in a rub-over setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Contraire Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Bvlgari. The ring features two diamond clusters that are set in a crossover style. The three largest pear cut di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage BVLGARI Sugarloaf Blue Topaz 18K Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
The ring is bezel set with a large sugarloaf cut blue topaz, a four sided cabochon rising to a pyramid point, held in a wide mount. The shoulders taper broadly from the bezel to the ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Parentesi Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the Bvlgari 18k white gold Parentesi band ring, composed of sculpted geometric links an iconic piece that marries elegance with modern sophist...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Parentesi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari Parentesi ring is a refined example of the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship and bold architectural design. Fashioned in 18K yellow gold over a polished st...
18k Gold
Bvlgari Cicladi White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari "Cicladi" white gold ring Composed of five moving wheels, this ring is made of 18 karat white gold and small round-cut diamonds; marked Bvlgari, Made in Italy, 750 Size: 3....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157552 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999...
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157552 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold & Bronze Metal B.zero1 Ring Condition Description: Created in 1999...
BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157069 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold & Yellow Gold Alveare Flexible Ring Condition Descriptio...
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat white gold band ring with diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat. Marked: Bvlgari / 750 / Made in Italy. Total weight: 12.5 grams. Size 4.25-4.5. Thickest band w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$42,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Venezia 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Bvlgari Venezia engagement ring is a stunning showcase of Italian craftsmanship, featuring a brilliant, high-quality diamond at its center. This sophisticated piece is...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari B.Zero 1 3 Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
"Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Twin Diamond Contrast Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A bold vision of 1980s luxury, this ring from Bulgari captivates with its architectural duality and dynamic contrast.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari Rose Gold Monologo Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A vintage Blvgari rose gold Monologo ring, circa 1990. Designed as a wide gently curved 18 karat rose gold band, bearing the Bvlgari name in capital letters around the ring. Finish...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Onyx & Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring 345220
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Bvlgari onyx and diamond ring from the Serpenti collection. The ring is in the form of a serpent wrapping around the finger with an onyx head and featuring alternati...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY Amethyst stone silver curved ring
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage BVLGARI JEWELLERY Amethyst stone silver curved ring Reference: EHKO/A00001 Brand: Bulgari Material: Silver Color: Silver, Purple Pattern: Solid Extra Details: Silver with pur...
Silver
BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156982 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring Condition Descript...
BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156982 Listing Title: BVLGARI Rose Gold Tourmaline and Amethyst Roman Sorbet Ring Condition Descript...
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The ring has oval and pear-shaped ruby cabochons with diamonds weighing appx. 1.80 carats (G–H color and VS clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 4 Row Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold. 4 Row model Signed by Bvlgari Size 5 1/2
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold White Ceramic Designer B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Westport, CT
Stamped “Bulgari”, “FC00350”, and “Made in Italy”. Ring size 6.50 US.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This Bvlgari Zero 18ct Rose Gold Ceramic & Gold Ring is the perfect embodiment of a classic design. Crafted from 18ct rose gold and ceramic, this beautiful piece is a perfect choice ...
Rose Gold
BVLGARI Rose Gold Malachite and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman White Gold 8mm Forged Carbon Band PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z154066 Listing Title: David Yurman White Gold 8mm Forged Carbon Band Condition Description: Retails for $3,250...
Bvlgari Yellow Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari eternity ring from the 1980s is crafted in platinum and set with a continuous row of emerald-cut yellow sapphires. The ring showcases a series of sapphires, each...
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bvlgari Venezia Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring Elegant platinum Bvlgari engagement ring featuring a brilliant round center diamond weighing 1.59 carats, graded H color and V...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Gold and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 66 round brilliant cut diamonds. - Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh a total of approximately 1.30 carats - Signed with Bvlgari with serial number - 18 karat yellow gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.40 carats. Signed by Bvlgari, from their B.Zero1 collection Size 54
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond Ring Size T (61)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated statement ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece showcases a modern design with a bold, geometric structure. Crafted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 18K White Gold 3-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This BVLGARI B.Zero1 ring is a highly recognizable and collectible designer piece, celebrated for its bold architectural form and unmistakable modern Italian style. The B.Zero1 colle...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Cicladi Spiral Circles Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Bvlgari Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Size: 6 Width: 25.40mm tapering to 2.20mm Diameter: 14.60 mm Weight: 9.90 Grams One ladies designer made polished rhod...
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring in 18K White Gold Size 7.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
*BVLGARI Pa rentesi Ring -Material 18K White Gold -Condition: Mint *Ring Dimension: -Size: 7.5 -Width: 8mm -Wide: 22.2mm -Thickness: 2.3mm *Weigth: 7.5 grams -Comes with BVLGARI Ri...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
"Bvlgari Bvlgari" white gold diamond ring 18 karat white gold, round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.20 carat; marked Bvlgari Bvlgari, 750, Made in Italy Size: 8 US, expandable; he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari white gold diamond band ring BVLGARI in tiny round-cut diamonds, 18 karat white gold; marked 750, 53, Made in Italy, 1697 AR Size: 6.25 US Total weight: 12.6 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,500 / set
Bvlgari Set of Two Tubogas Rings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Tubogas collection, this set of two Bvlgari rings is made out of three 18 karat gold: yellow, white, and rose. Together, they weigh 13.1 grams. Size 6.5.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500 / set
Bvlgari Set of Two Tubogas Rings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Tubogas collection, this set of two Bvlgari rings is made out of three 18 karat gold: yellow, white, and rose. Together, they weigh 12.3 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, Platinum 5.75ct Colombia no-oil Emerald Diamond Ring, AGL
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Bvlgari Trombino ring showcasing a rare 5.75ct Colombian emerald with no oil enhancement—an ultimate collector’s treasure. The vivid green cushion-cut gem is framed by...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K White Gold Band Ring Size 9.5
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Bvlgari Collection: B.zero1 Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Width: 3.7 mm Ring Thickness: 1.3 mm Ring Size: US 9.5 EU 61 Total Weight: 5.0 Grams Stampe...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi Gem 18k White Gold Ring Size 5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Allegra Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 Made in Italy Gemstones: Natural amethyst, natural peridot, and natural tourmaline Design: Sculptur...
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Zero-1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
The B.Zero1 ring exemplifies Bulgari’s innovative approach to jewelry design and remains one of the brand’s most recognizable icons.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Clean lines and contemporary minimalism make this Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring an iconic piece that will accompany you anywhere. Crafted from 18K White Gold, the collections signature spiral...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi Gem 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Allegra Multi Gem Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 18k Made in Italy Gemstones: Natural amethyst, natural peridot, and natural b...
Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Tri-Color 18k Gold Band Ring Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Tubogas Tri-Color Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 96523 Design: Seamless flexible Tubogas constructio...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chandra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved ceramic sugarloaf measuring 15.0 x 9.0 mm - opaque glossy white Displaying grooved linear waves throughout Bar set in flaring shoulders Completed by high polish fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Alveare 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flexible Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari Alveare ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant cut diamonds set across the front of the band. The design comes from Bvlgari’s Alveare collection, named ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,876Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Enigma Collection Pavé Diamond 18k Rose Gold Lips Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of iconic luxury to your jewelry collection with this exquisite Bvlgari Enigma collection ring, masterfully crafted in rich 18k rose gold. This striking piece features a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari, Platinum Pearl Diamond Trombino Ring, GIA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Cultured pearl measuring approx. 11.7 x 12.2mm, surrounded by round ang baguette diamonds, total approx. 10.85ct, G-H/VS with a few SI. Ring size: 5.75. Accompanied by a GIA certific...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
BVLGARI Serpenti Fashion Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.34 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI Serpenti Fashion Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.34 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 140699 Listing Title: BVLGARI Serpenti Fashion Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.34 CTW Condition Description: BVL...
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chandra Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved ceramic sugarloaf measuring 15.0 x 9.0 mm - opaque glossy white Displaying grooved linear waves throughout Bar set in flaring shoulders Completed by high polish fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This Bvlgari B.Zero1 diamond band ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and set with two sparkling rows of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds with approximately 1.27 carats total weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Sleek and minimalist 18 karat bicolor gold ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari. Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, this attractive vintage ring consists of three ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Dome Ring BV16-040826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A dramatic rounded design makes this Bvlgari ring impossible to ignore. Inset Diamonds on each side of the 18K White Gold setting add contemporary elegance and a touch of sparkle. Id...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Parentesi Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Style: Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k Yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Five-Stone and Platinum Thin Wedding Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Stamped BULGARI, 950. "Bulgari's elegant and inspiring wedding rings for women will capture that most special day." - Bulgari Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer,...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari 18 Karat Rose Gold Shell and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Bvlgari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring a sculptural asymmetrical design set with polished shell and pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds. The rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Trombino cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is an extraordinary cocktail ring from the celebrated Trombino collection, created in Milan, Italy, by the renowned jewelry house of...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bvlgari Parentesi Revolution 18k White Gold 1.10ctw Diamond Covered Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.10ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 10.5 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Tourmaline Peridot and Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Tourmaline, Peridot, Citrine & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Rare Bvlgari ring featuring a collection of stunning natural gemstones. This ring has a centre o...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.