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 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 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 Rose Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the B.Zero1 collection. Set to the centre of the ring is a 0.30ct round brilliant cut diamond in a tension setting, F in colour and VVS2 in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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...
GIA Certified Bvlgari Platinum Diamond Corona Ring 0.33ct D/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Corona collection. The ring is set to the centre in a raised four claw mount with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.33ct, ...
Diamond, 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, 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bvlgari 18 Karat Rose Gold Shell and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
The ring showcases Bvlgari’s signature Italian aesthetic through its fluid architectural lines and harmonious balance of contrasting materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 8.21 grams Size: 54 (7 US) Width: 5mm NTD F35002581
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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero 1 3 Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Bvlgari Model: Bvlgari B.Zero 1 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K, 750 Ring Width: 8-9 mm wide, 1.1 and 2.6mm thick Size: Euro 55, US 7 Total Weight:...
Gold, 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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18k Gold Single Coiled Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bvlgari CIRCA: 2010- MATERIALS: 18K Gold WEIGHT: 7.2 Grams RING SIZE: 6.25 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750, serial number, Made in Italy
18k Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Parentesi Size 52 Ring 0.56ct TDW
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond set Parentesi ring by Bvlgari. The ring features 4 lozenge-shaped panels set to the outer edge, each pavé set round with brilliant cut diamonds, with a tota...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Head Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Experience the elegance of Italian craftsmanship with our Bvlgari Diamond Ring, crafted in 1980. Made from 18K gold, this exquisite piece features a striking 0.54-carat pear-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Cabochon Certified Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Bvlgari Cabochon Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s A striking and highly collectible Bvlgari “Trombino” ring from the 1970s, masterfully crafted in Rome and embodying...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,995Sale Price|24% Off
Bvlgari B.zero1 18ct White Gold 4-Band Ring 12.78g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Accompanied by: This Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring is accompanied by original Bvlgari certificate (#AN191028 323581 dated 05/11/2010) and Bvlgari inner and outer box.
White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold B. Zero 1 Four Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bvlgari Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: 5.5 Weight: 11.7 grams
18k Gold, White Gold
$2,195Sale Price|21% Off
Bvlgari B.zero1 18ct White Gold Diamond Ring 0.04ct 7g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Accompanied by: This Bvlgari B.zero1 ring is accompanied by original Bvlgari inner and outer boxes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved BVLGARI B.zero1 three-band ring in 18k white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Single Coil Pave Diamond Ring - Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a single coil wrap that is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi 18K White Gold 0.72ct Diamond Ring BV10-012226
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Parentesi ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a 14mm wide-band form.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring, 18kt Rose Gold, Pavé Diamonds, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring in 18kt rose gold with full pavé diamonds coils sensually around the finger, summoning the power and mystique of a venomous snake.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI B.zero1 White Gold Pave' Diamond Ring SIZE 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI B.zero1 White Gold Pavé Diamond Ring (Wide Version) is an iconic statement of modern luxury and timeless Roman design.
Diamond, White Gold
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Parentesi Revolution 18k White Gold 1.10ctw Diamond Covered Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Dimensions: 13.1mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger Stamp: Bvlgari 750 Condition: Shows some light su...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Industrial Icon Ring Design by Anish Kapoor
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A modern marvel of form and function. From Bvlgari’s celebrated B.zero1 collection, this 2020 design is a study in sleek, industrial elegance—crafted from a harmonious blend of 18k ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Allegra Aquamarine Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking Bvlgari Allegra ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a luminous mix of aquamarine, amethyst, and pink tourmaline for a bold splash of color and personality.
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari Parentesi 18K YG and Steel Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: US 7 Approximate Weight: 17.4 grams Approximate Measurement: Band width - 9.4mm Hallmarks: BVLGARI, 750, Serial number and Italian maker’s mark
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper L 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Contemporary • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Stones: Natural Diamonds • Designer: Bvlgari • Ring Size: EU 54-55 US 6¾ - 7¼ • Hallmarks: "Au750", "Bvlgari" • Total weight: 5.9...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k White Gold Five Band Vintage Ring, Size 8.5
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Bvlgari ring from the 1990s is crafted in 18k white gold, showcasing the house's signature bold and refined aesthetic.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Celtaura Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring US 6
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24471230 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: BVLGARI ■ Product Name: Celtaura Pink Tourmaline ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Pink Tourmaline / 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■ ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold White Ceramic Designer B.Zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Bulgari (Bvlgari) 18K rose gold and white ceramic band designer B.Zero1 ring, made in Italy.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold B.Zero1 Four-Band Ring 12.32g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Inspired by the iconic Colosseum, the Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring is a testament to Bvlgari’s bold and innovative design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Yellow Sapphire Ring Gold Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vintage Bvlgari ring weighs 17.5 grams. The ring is size 6, and it can be sized a little bit close to its original size.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Three Band Diamond Ring Size I (48)
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) - Professionally polished to appear brand new Weight: 11.5 grams Ring Size: I (48) Band Width: 10mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.80ct RRP: £14,400 Mark...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Unisex Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This unisex ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features the single band design engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides crafted in 18k white gold and set with round b...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size: 7.25 ( sizable) Accompanied by Bvlgari Gem Report.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ring with Heart Shaped Diamond in Platinum 950 by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This enchanting Bvlgari ring, crafted entirely in platinum 950, is a true symbol of timeless love and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Gold & Steel Optical Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring Size 51
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold and stainless steel ring by Bvlgari from the Optical Illusion collection.
Gold, Steel
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
By Bvlgari, this floral ring centers a 3.26 carat unheated Burmese sapphire, richly saturated and oval cut, framed by vivid turquoise petals and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Bulgari BVLGARI Fedi Wedding Band - Platinum 950 Knife-Edge Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1650 Size: 7 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Brand: Bulgari BVLGARI Collection: Fedi Metal Content: 950 Platinum Style: Wedding Band without Sto...
Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold B.Zero 1 Four-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
A Bvlgari B.zero1 ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, Mid-20th Century, 1.25ct
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated creation that epitomizes the maison's mastery of volume, contrast, and enduring glamour. Brand: Bvlgari Diamond: 1.25ct Ring Size:6 Weight: 10.7 grams Stamp: "Bvlga...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156413 Listing Title: BVLGARI White Gold Mother Of Pearl and Diamond Diva's Dream Ring Conditio...
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.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Marquise Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful vintage Bvlgari marquise diamond bombe ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Diamond Five-Stone and Platinum Thin Wedding Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A classic and elegant diamond band ring by Italian luxury fashion house, Bvlgari masterfully crafted from fine quality polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
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 Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Band Ring 54
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features a wide band design crafted in 18k white gold, engraved with the Bvlgari logo on both sides and pave-set with bril...
Diamond, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct Yellow Gold Serpenti Scaglie Viper Diamond Ring 0.53ct 6.63g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A striking Bvlgari Serpenti Scaglie Viper ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring the collection's distinctive sculptural scale design wrapped around the finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Sapphire Flower High-end Colored Gem Diamond Ring Size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Sapphire Flower Collection High-end Natural Colored Gemstone & Diamond Ring (Limited Edition)Material: Natural colored gemstone + diamond inlaySize: Ring size 53 (EU), ma...
Bvlgari Optical Black Onyx Diamond Spinning Ring 18k White Gold Steel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Weight 25.4g Designer Bvlgari Exterior Material 18K Gold&Steel
Bvlgari B.zero1 18kt Rose Gold Band Ring, Contemporary Italian Design
By Bulgari
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bvlgari B.zero1 rose gold band ring crafted in 18 kt rose gold and defined by the sculptural, architectural form of the Maison’s iconic B.zero1 collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating expression of Bulgari’s iconic design heritage, this Serpenti Viper Band Ring is exquisitely crafted in 18K rose gold and showcases the Maison’s legendary serpent motif...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Designer Bvlgari Bzero1 One Band Ring 18kt White Gold Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer Bvlgari B.zero1 One Band ring is crafted in luxurious 18kt white gold and showcases one of the brand's most iconic and recognizable designs.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.35ct G/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond single stone ring in platinum by Bvlgari. The ring is set to the centre with an approximately 0.35ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised four claw compass sett...
Diamond, Platinum
BVLGARI 18k Rose Gold B.zero1 Four-Band Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
BVLGARI B.zero1 four-band ring, a modern design classic first launched in 1999 to celebrate the millennium.
18k Gold
BVLGARI Venezia Platinum Solitaire Ring, 1.15ct Diamond, G-VS2 - US 3.75
By Bulgari
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24350917 ■Brand: BVLGARI ■Collection / Model: Dedicata a Venezia Solitaire Ring ■Model / Reference No.: – ■Material: Platinum (Pt950) ■Main Stone: 1 Brilliant-Cut Diamo...
Diamond, 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.