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.
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,800 / item
BVLGARI Green 18K YG & Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bvlgari ring showcases a vibrant green tourmaline set in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, Platinum Pearl Diamond Trombino Ring, GIA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Stamp: "Bvlgari", with Italian assay mark. Weight: 27.0g
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 - 7 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring size: 7.5 Width: 9mm Weight: 6.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Bvlgari, PT950, 7142744945, 2.08ct *Free Shipping within the United States* T3326hamdd
Diamond, Platinum
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...
10.64 Carat Certified Colombian Emerald Ring by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Fine 10.64 carat Certified Colombian Emerald Ring By Bulgari Oval-shaped emerald set with round diamonds in platinum, signed BVLGARI SSEF Certification: Colombian, moderate amount ...
Emerald, Platinum
Bvlgari Chandra Porcelain Rubellite Ring, circa 1990.
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The word “Chandra” literally means “bright, shining or glittering” and is used for the “Moon” in Sanskrit and other Indian languages. Hello 90s! A beautiful ring in 18kt yellow gold...
Rubelite
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.
Rose Gold
BVLGARI Fedi Wedding Band Ring 2.7 MM Wide
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Designer: BVLGARI Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Band Width: 2.7 mm Band Thickness: 1.7 mm thick Ring Size: US 7.5, EU 56 Total Weight: 4.7 Grams...
Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari Parentesi 18k Gold Steel Flex Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari ring from the 1980s is part of the brand's Parentesi collection, a design inspired by architectural motifs and Roman heritage.
18k Gold, Steel
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI ZERO Emerald Band
Located in Sausalito, CA
A 10.5mm yellow gold Zero band with 96 round cut emeralds. consisting of: Approximately 2 cttw. of emeralds 18k 12.3 grams Size 7 1/2
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of Italian luxury, this authentic BVLGARI statement ring is masterfully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases the brand’s bold yet timeless design langu...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari B.Zero1 in ring in 18 karat white gold, circa 2015.
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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 finger in pure luxury!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari White Gold B.Zero1 Ring Size 64 336034
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection. The Bvlgari signature is engraved around the outer edge of the ring.
18k Gold, White Gold
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 Bulgari Gemstone 18k Gold Ring circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bulgari ring features a geometric arrangement of citrine, tourmaline, and peridot gemstones set in 18k yellow gold. The design is built around a series of lozenge-shaped stones ...
Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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 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 18k White Gold Diamond Parentesi Ring, 1.14ct, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k white gold Parentesi Revolution ring by Bvlgari. The ring comprises of the Parentesi motif with diamonds in a pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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. Details: Size: 6.5 Weight: 13.6 grams...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 18k Rose Gold B.zero1 0.28ctw Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Bvlgari 18k Rose Gold 0.28ctw Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Tronchetto Vintage Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari Tronchetto vintage carnelian 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 2000.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k 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
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
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 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring Details: Composed of a mother-of-pearl tablet with a gold overlay, designed to spin.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti L 18K Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of Bvlgari’s legendary design language, this Serpenti Tubogas ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with diamonds for added brilliance and sensual elegan...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Sz 7
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly blends modern elegance with luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Elisia Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Cabochon Blue Topaz weighing approximately 2.50 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.75 carats. Size 5
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Ring with Citrine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite Bvlgari ring, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold, showcases a stunning rectangular citrine gemstone.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 3 mm W Weight: 4.5 g Hallmarks: Bvlgari, 950 P, reference numbers All our measurements are approximate.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Ring, 1.74ct Diamond, 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing the BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Pavé Ring, a symbol of strength, beauty, and transformation.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pavé Diamond Set RingBvlgari Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted diamond ring from the world renowned luxury Italian jewellery designer, Bvlgari.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k & Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Natural Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k & Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold B-Zero Size 5 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The contemporary Bvlgari ring embodies a blend of modern elegance and simplicity.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Full Eternity Ring Set in Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bvlgari diamond full eternity ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
BVLGARI Tronchetto Fluted Tourmaline Yellow Gold.Ring Sz 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tronchetto collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a fluted green tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
BZero1 Ring with Serpentine in Red Gold by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
The Bvlgari BZero1 Ring with Serpentine in 18 Karat Red Gold is a stunning reinterpretation of one of the brand's most iconic designs.
Diamond, Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One-Band Ring Size L (51)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 7.1 grams Ring Size: L (51) Band Width: 4.5mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.45ct RRP: £5,900 Marke...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bzero1 Ceramic Diamond Studded Band 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ceramic Diamond Band Ring, showcasing bold architectural design and refined luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Black Ceramic B.zero Ring Size L (52)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an iconic piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This piece forms part of the B.zero collection and showcases two black ceramic bands amidst a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 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
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 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 GIA Sapphire & Diamond Bulgari Three-Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
n exquisite and rare creation by Bvlgari, this exceptional three-stone ring features a stunning GIA-certified royal blue sapphire as its centerpiece, flanked by two brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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 Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cicladi Ring, 0.45ct, Italy, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Cicladi collection. The dress ring is composed of a cluster of 5 circular spinning discs, each alternating in size.
Diamond, 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
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.