Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.zero1 Pave Diamond Multi-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An iconic and bold creation from the legendary Italian jewelry house, this Bvlgari B.zero1 ring masterfully blends architectural inspiration with contemporary luxury.
Bvlgari Vintage 18K White Gold Half-Pavé Diamond Ring Size 50
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Bvlgari Vintage 18K White Gold Half-Pavé Diamond Ring Timeless vintage allure.
White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring in 18kt Rose Gold with Black Enamel
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking Bvlgari B.Zero1 Rock four-band ring is crafted in 18kt rose gold and features the collection’s signature studded spiral design with bold black ceramic inserts along the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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
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
Bvlgari Parentesi Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with Amethyst and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful cocktail ring by Bvlgari from the Parentesi collection is crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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 Zero 1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Introducing the iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring, featuring a distinctive four-band design.
Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Dedicata a Venezia Torcello Round Diamond 0.30 Tcw Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Dedicata A Venezia Torcello Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Torcello Ref. number: 343642 S49 GIA: 5191167378 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.75 Main Diamond: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Italian Design, 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...
Yellow 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
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring BV04-122225
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari Serpenti ring is instantly alluring. Set in 18K White Gold, sparkling Diamonds and dazzling Sapphire eyes add elegance to the timeless snake motif.
Sapphire, Diamond
Bvlgari b.Zero1 Diamond Rock Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted B.Zero1 ring from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring #5084
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
In estate condition, this Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring comes with a gift box.
Onyx, Diamond
Bvlgari 18K Gold Blue Topaz Pyramid Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A stunning Bvlgari pyramid ring featuring a captivating blue topaz gemstone, measuring 12x15 mm.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Star Of David Shape Citrine Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Star Of David Shape Citrine Bombe Ring By Bulgari. The Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Star of David Shape Citrine Bombe Ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that c...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 53 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring comes complete with a Bvlgari presentation box, Bvlgari certificate and GIA diamond report dated December 2003.
Diamond, White 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
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 B Zero1 Rose Gold & Ceramic Band
By Bulgari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bold expression of Bvlgari’s innovative spirit, the B.zero1 ring redefines traditional jewelry design with its contemporary and architectural form.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
BVLGARI Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is 1970s Bvlgari. The yellow sapphire is marked 13.2 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Exciting and young this diamond and mother of pearl ring by Bvlgari will remain timeless and elegant.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Ring 18K White Gold US 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari.
18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Alveare Yellow & White Two-Tone Gold Coil Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bvlgari ring from the Alveare collection features a coiled design composed of geometric links crafted in 18k white and yellow gold.
White Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Diamond, Platinum
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
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.00ct F VS1, Size H½
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring comes complete with a Bvlgari presentation box and our own certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Milano Movable Kinetic Astrale Cocktail Ring in 18Kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Astrale ring designed by Bvlgari. One of the ultimate creations by the Italian jewelry house of Bulgari.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Trombino cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is an extraordinary cocktail ring from the celebrated Trombino collection, created in Milan, Italy, by the renowned jewelry house of...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
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 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 18ct White, Rose & Yellow Gold B.Zero1 4 Band Ring 14g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Accompanied by: This Bvlgari 4 Band Ring accompanied by the invoice dated 14/7/2018, certificate of authenticity #352352, original Bvlgari ring box (inner and outer), and branded bag.
18k Gold, White Gold, Rose 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 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
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
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Milano Signature Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With Round Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Signature cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful signature ring created in Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, between the 1990 and 2000.
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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
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 Zero-1 18kt white Gold 4 Band Ring size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
This contemporary Bulgari B.Zero1 ring is expertly crafted in 18k white gold and features the collection’s distinctive four-band design, inspired by the architectural grandeur of Rom...
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 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 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 Viper 18K Gold Diamond & White Mother of Pearl Ring #5086
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The open-ended silhouette suggests movement, transforming the symbolic serpent into a contemporary jewel.In estate condition, this Bvlgari Serpenti Viper 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and ...
Diamond
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic design from the house of Bvlgari, this B.Zero1 4-band ring is crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,371Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare Parentesi 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Bvlgari Alveare 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Spring Snake Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Bulgari 18K White Gold Ring. Half Moon Round Cut Diamond Dome Ring 1965 Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy circa 1965, the ring is signed BVLGARI on the interior and can be resized.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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
Bvlgari Onyx Spinning Optical 18k White Gold Steel Ring with Box Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: Onyx Spinning Optical Ring Material: 18k white gold, stainless steel, and black onyx Hallmarks: Bvlgari Gold & Steel 750, Made in Italy Gemstones...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Onyx Spinning Optical 18k White Gold Steel Ring with Box Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k white gold, stainless steel, and black onyx inlay Design: Spinning optical ring featuring a rotating circular top with sleek black onyx inlay Top Meas...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel
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
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.