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.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, Mid-20th Century, 1.25ct
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of Bvlgari's bold Roman aesthetic, this ring centers on a luminous cultured pearl, framed by calibré-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds in sculptural 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Ring 18K WG White Gold US Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2308300004 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Spiga Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Diamonds / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Certica Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Rubellite Pink Purple Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Pink Purple Rubellite Tourmaline Certica Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 5.8 grams. Size 6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 7.2 grams. Size 5.75-6.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Gold Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold ring from the iconic Tubogas collection. Marked: Bvlgari / Made in Italy. It weighs 4.9 grams. Size 6-6.25.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dreams Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold 3.07Ctw Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fall in love with this beautiful Bvlgari Diva's Dreams diamond ring. This ring is crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold and features 117 of the finest diamonds, one prong-set diamond in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero 1 18k Rose Gold Spiral Black Ceramic Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 -Material: 18k Rose Gold with Black Ceramic -Size: 60/9 -Thickness: 12mm -Weight: 11gr Pristine, like-new ring with original Bvlgari box.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Wood 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 57
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701241 Comes With Pouch Only Serial Number AW**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 8.18 g Ring Size 57 (Approximately US: 8 / UK: P) Condition Excellent ____________________________...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Musa Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of their 'Musa' collection and showcases a large gabl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring - Size 5.25
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold BVLGARI B.zero1 movable ring which has a spring-like movement to it.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 0.30ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring BV24-051526
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Colorful Sapphires with a total weight of 3.50 carats come together in a floral motif at the top of this Bvlgari ring. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.30 carats add even more spark...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Dome Ring US5
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Dome Ring.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.The ring is composed of a bold signet-style design, featuring a polished circular onyx centre, encased wi...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Diva's Dream Onyx Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bvlgari ring is crafted in 18k whiet gold and set with black onyx and brilliant-cut round F-E-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper 18k Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Snake Ring M Size
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Accessories Warranty card Weight 6.2g Designer Bvlgari Exterior Material 18K Gold
18k Gold
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 B.Zero1 Ring, 18k Rose Gold & Ceramic, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Ring 18K White Gold US 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in fine 18K white gold. It features a clean modern one band ring engraved with the BVLGARI logo on both sides.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Pavé Diamond 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Bvlgari diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring, with maker’s box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire "USA" Engraved Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Sapphire "USA" Engraved Ring Description: This Bvlgari statement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a prominent rectangular cushion-cut blue sapphire.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Bulgari Mysa Tronchetto 18k Rose Gold Purple Amethyst Dome Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Purple Amethyst Mysa 18k Rose Gold Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.zero1 Ring Size 6 (European 52) #24621
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K White Gold Ring Size 6 (European 52) This elegant 18K white gold B.zero1 band features the iconic BVLGARI engraved edge framing the signature multi-band design.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Blue Topaz Pyramid Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
With an estimated retail value of €4,800, it showcases Bvlgari's commitment to luxury and style. Item Specifications: Brand: Bvlgari Model: Pyramid Gemstone: Topaz Gemstone Dimensio...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Green Tourmaline Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Bzero1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 Band Full Pavè Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari Bulgari BZERO1 Ring 18k Roségold 1 band full pavè diamond Indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the extraordinary Bvlgari BZERO1 ring, a mesmerizing piece crafted in 18k ros...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Bvlgari Amethyst Emerald Cut 18k Yellow Gold Signet Bezel Rubover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Emerald Cut Amethyst 18k Yellow Gold Signet Style Ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Matching ring to the pair of earrings from our stock. This is a ring from Bvlgari, encrusted with diamonds, mounted with grey mother of pearl makes a perfect gift for a mother, anniv...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Elysia 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Onyx Ring BV13-040726
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Elysia ring will always make a subtle statement.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Moneta Coin Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an ancient Roman coin. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1980s Size 7 1/5, resizable
18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Rose Gold Black Ceramic Ring Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301140 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £1,940 Incl. Taxes / €2,300 Incl. Taxes / $2,080 Excl. Taxes Model 345853 Serial Number RT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Band Ring 18k Gold Cabochon Ruby Diamond AGL Certificate
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari band ring made 18k gold, featuring cabochon ruby and diamonds. The ring comes with the AGL and GIA certificates. The band has a smooth and substantial presence wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18K White Gold Ring. Half Moon Round Cut Diamond Dome Ring 1965 Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Origin: Italy Era: Circa 1965 Material: 18k White Gold Signed: BVLGARI This striking vintage Bulgari ring showcases a bold dome-shaped silhouette handcrafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Lapis Lazuli 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301259 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Date 2018 Model B.Zero1 Serial Number A7**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Lapis Lazuli Weight Approximately 7.07 g Ri...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Tourmaline Ring BV41-012826
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Beyond the head, the band continues in smooth, polished rose gold. The ring's top dimensions measure 10mm by 15mm.In estate condition, this Bvlgari Serpenti Seduttori 18K Rose Gold D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Bvlgari Parentesi Ring Size O (56)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, this piece features a bold, geometric design with openwork detail...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Bvlgari Cabochon Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Cabochon Tourmaline. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1960s Size 6, resizable
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Bvlgari Cabochon Amber Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Cabochon Amber. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1960s Size 6, resizable
Amber, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral. One of Bulgari's most iconic and recognizable rings. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 8 and ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18K White Gold, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, White 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 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring, Mid-20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bvlgari ruby and sapphire ring reflects the house’s bold mid-20th-century aesthetic, celebrating vibrant color contrasts and architectural volume. A richly saturated ruby is fla...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Multicolor Stones & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The exquisite piece from the Astrale Collection is crafted from 18K yellow gold and showcases a stunning array of gemstones, including a 0.59-carat heart modified brilliant citrine t...
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 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
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite BVLGARI B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, a stunning piece crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper 18K White Gold & Pavé Diamond 2 Coil Ring Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Bvlgari Collection: Serpenti Viper Period: Contemporary Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: Medium, US 5.75–6.5 / EU 51–53 Ring Width: A...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 141574 Listing Title: BVLGARI B.zero1 Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 0.45 CTW Condition Description: Cre...
White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold Floral Ring with 3.26ct Burmese Sapphire, Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The sculptural composition balances bold color with refined craftsmanship, evoking Mediterranean glamour, botanical elegance, and the maison’s iconic mid-century design language and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Bvlgari Flip Ring Jade and Pave Diamond 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302239 Comes With Box Only RRP €5,550 Incl. Taxes / $5,600 Excl. Taxes Model AN350906 Serial Number FHR7** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Jade, Diamond Weight 6.69 g Width 2 cm Rin...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Doppio Curoe Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.