Bulgari Vintage Gold Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold “Spiga” ring by Bulgari. The ring is composed of a series of interlocking
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Gold Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold “Spiga” ring by Bulgari. The ring is composed of a series of interlocking
Gold, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band is a flexible and stylish piece that wraps your
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Bulgari Gold Spiga Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari spiga snake ring. Ring is 18KT yellow gold with a pear shaped diamond with
Bulgari Tourmaline Diamond Gold Spiga Snake Wedding Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari spiga snake ring. Ring is 18KT rose gold with diamonds and tourmalines. Ring
Bulgari Gold Spiga Fancy Design Dome Band Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bvlgari Bulgari Spiga Collection Flexible Featuring an Open band ring hand cast in 18K yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Ring Gold Diamond Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Spiga ring, with diamonds and a heart-shaped sapphire. A glossy, three rows wrap
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Snake Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A chic Bulgari Spiga Ring in the design of a snake in 18k yellow gold. The design makes the ring
18k Gold
Bulgari Topaz Spiga 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The iconic Bulgari Spiga ring with beautiful blue topaz and diamonds. Featuring a heart shaped blue
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
symbol for the brand. Designed in rolling contours of glistening 18k gold. Signed Bvgalri. Ring size 6
18k Gold
Bulgari Three Tones Gold Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Iconic ring in 18kt yellow, white and rose gold. Signed Bulgari, from the “Spiga” collection, Made
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari “Spiga” Diamond-Set Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, by Bulgari, Italy. The very embodiment of chic, this Bulgari snake ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari “Spiga” Diamond-Set Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, by Bulgari, Italy. The very embodiment of chic, this Bulgari snake ring
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Owing to its clever, imaginative design, this beautiful ring from Bulgari boasts a dynamic
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold body of this astonishing ring from Bulgari creates an almost hypnotic allure enhanced by the
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Peridot Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
0.25ct embellish the upper part of this charming ring from Bulgari. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Gold Spiga Snake Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Gold and Steel Spiga Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
A vintage and quite rare Bulgari Spiga triple wrap ring, finished in Bulgari's signature
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
Bulgari Spiga Collection Two Tone Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18K Gold WEIGHT: 19.3 grams RING SIZE: 7 HALLMARKS
18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 10 Diamonds Weighing 0.10cts With G
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Amethyst Diamond Gold Spiga Snake Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold and Tourmaline Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with a tourmaline. The ring weighs
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold in this stunning ring from Bulgari. The ring is set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, this wonderful ring from Bulgari is embellished with a scintillating arrangement of diamonds weighing
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in the renowned Bvlgari style of pure excellence and refinement, this splendid ring boasts
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in the renowned Bvlgari style of pure excellence and refinement, this splendid ring boasts
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and White Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fashionable diamond and 18K white gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Invisible Set Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Gorgeously designed and beautifully decorated, this 18K yellow gold ring by Bulgari boasts an
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K yellow gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K yellow gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Heart Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with an amethyst and a total of
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Spiga Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring by Bulgari is from their Spiga collection and features 42 round brilliant cut Diamonds of
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Bulgari Italy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Spiga Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic Bulgari style in a fabulous bypass ring with diamonds and the iconic sectioned gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiga Tubogas Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring comprised of segmented chevron motif 'Spiga' tubogas With
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga 0.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold body of this astonishing ring from Bulgari creates an almost hypnotic allure enhanced by the
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga 0.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold body of this astonishing ring from Bulgari creates an almost hypnotic allure enhanced by the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga 0.60 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold body of this astonishing ring from Bulgari creates an almost hypnotic allure enhanced by the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Bulgari Spiga Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Ring Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Bulgari 'Spiga' diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Round
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Blue Topaz and 18 Karat Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond, blue topaz, and 18K yellow gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Spiga Diamond Coil Ring 18k Yellow Gold size 6 11.5g
By Bulgari
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a striking Bvlgari Spiga ring, expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold. This exquisite piece
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Ruby Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiga Tubogas Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring comprised of segmented chevron motif 'Spiga' tubogas With
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
this enchanting ring which is made of neatly designed 18K yellow gold and lustrous diamonds weighing in
Diamond, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Spiga 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bvlgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row geometric
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Tourmaline Peridot Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
This exquisite vintage Bvlgari Spiga ring is a masterful blend of luxurious materials and iconic
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Spiga Triple Coil Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
iconic Spiga collection. The ring is detailed with Bvlgari’s signature chevron pattern, symbolizing the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Sipga 18K White Gold Spiga Diamond Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Sipga 18K White Gold Spiga Diamond Wrap Ring. Finely detailed pre owned Bvlgari 'Spiga
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Snake Ring Spiga Collection 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This popular diamond ring by Bvlgari is part of the Spiga Collection. The flexible ring will fit
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made of 18K rose gold and embellished with diamonds. The ring weighs
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
sublime ring from Bvlgari. Ring Top Dimensions: 13mm x 11mm Ring Size: 7.0
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 11.6 grams. The
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Topaz Heart Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Stealing your attention with its stunning serpenti design, this exceptional ring by Bulgari from
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in the renowned Bvlgari style of pure excellence and refinement, this splendid ring boasts
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Topaz and Iolite Hearts Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, the glorious Serpenti design from Bvlgari is brilliantly employed in this fascinating ring which is
Iolite, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Aquamarine Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is made of 18K yellow gold and embellished with diamonds and an aquamarine. The
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 11.7 grams, boasting band thickness of
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds and a pink tourmaline
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Sculpted Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful vintage ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1970. The cocktail ring was craf...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
BULGARI 'Divas Dream' Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Subsumed Multiple Fan-Shaped Icons Inspired by the Curved Mosaics on the Marble Floors of the Caracalla Baths in Rome. Each Fan-Shaped Motif is Embellished with Petite Round Diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Bulgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Earrings 2.06 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold pair of diamond earrings by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The earrings are in the shape of the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti snake set with pave round brilliant cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$617Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Iconic Wool Tartan Plaid Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage iconic wool tartan plaid double-breasted jacket. This jacket features : - Lapel collar. - Black velvet on collar and cuffs. - Gold toned buttons. - Fully lined. - ...
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
By Ocimar Versolato
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 10mm Hematite Bead Collar 16.5 Inches Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking and bold creation from the late 1980s, this Bvlgari "Ganico" necklace is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and features 10mm high polished hematite beads. Weighing an i...
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Important Bvlgari Diamond Earrings A pair of Bulgari diamond earrings set with 92 marquise cut and 60 round cut diamonds. The round diamond at the center of the earrings weighs2.93...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size 55 353288
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sophisticated 18k rose gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The Serpenti Viper ring coils around the finger, comprising of alternating stations of 6 high poli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$5,717
BULGARI Serpenti ring
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Serpenti ring in 18k yellow gold and mother-of-pearl. Condition: excellent condition. Size: S (48-49-50). Width of motif: 14 mm. Weight: 10.31 g. Bvlgari signature and hallma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
Vintage Tiffany & Co Quilt Ring Dome Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Quilt' dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). The domed band features a visually striking textured quilt style design and makes a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthere Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece of jewelry features a striking design of two panthers facing each other, expertly crafted to capture their fierce elegance. The panthers are adorned with pavé-se...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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.