Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals.
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful colour. The diamond halo totals approx 32pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Citrine Cabochon and Green Enamel Roberto Legnazzi Ring
By Legnazzi
Located in Venice, CA
This colorful vintage 18k gold ring is a Roberto Legnazzi piece, with a citrine cabochon and green enamel in what appears to be an animal motif.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds garnets measuring 20pts each and 10pts each. In between the garnets there is an opal halo with the opals measuring 15pts each and a larger opal at the centre...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds a garnet measuring 15pts and opals surrounding it. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Full hallmarked London 1975. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster Diam...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy and bright purple amethyst stone is surrounded by a delicate frame of soft tone rose gold. Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Stone Dimensions: 17x6mm Height ...
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Oval Aquamarine Cabochon Bezel Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural stone color and inclusions vary between individual rings. US sizes 3–9 are available; other sizes can be requested.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Weight: 3.70 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones Type: Moonstone Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 9 x 7 mm.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Initial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a rectangular onyx stone which has the letter 'D' which lays over the top. The shoulders have classic art deco style to them. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: Q 1...
Onyx, Gold
Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off...
Opal, Gold
Vintage 1.80ct White Opal Cabochon Ring in 9k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, and impressive vintage 1.80 carat opal and 9 karat yellow gold ring; part of our diverse 1950s gemstone ring collection.
Opal, Yellow Gold
10.89 ctw Diamond & Tanzanian Cabochon Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Mid-Century jewel offers both rarity and timeless appeal. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Setting Style: Prong Band Style: Plain Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Cabochon Statement Cocktail Brutalist Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 9.2 grams Ring size: 9 (sizable) Ring Length: 22.75mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 16mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 8.75mm (rise off fing...
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This tigers eye stone is truly mesmerising. They give the classic brown colour with fine stripes of darker brown running through it. The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Size: Y or...
Tiger's Eye, Gold
Lucky 9-Gemstone Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
9-Gems (Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Blue Zircon, Moon Stone, Garnet) 1.42 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: Mid-20th Century MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: Sapphire , Diamond WEIGHT: 15.7 Grams MEASUREMENT: Sapphire - 3/8" x 5/16" RING SIZE: 9 - 9.25
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This tigers eye stone is truly mesmerising. They give the classic brown colour with fine stripes of darker brown running through it. The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked L...
Tiger's Eye, Gold
Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This tigers eye stone is truly mesmerising. They give the classic brown colour with fine stripes of darker brown running through it. The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked L...
Tiger's Eye, Gold
Vintage Garnet and Moonstone 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 1.5ct and a moonstone at the centre. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cluster Diameter: 1...
Garnet, Moonstone, Gold
Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This tigers eye stone is truly mesmerising. They give the classic brown colour with fine stripes of darker brown running through it. The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked C...
Tiger's Eye, Gold
Vintage Estate 10K Rose Gold Cabochon Garnet Flush Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2254 Metal: 10K Rose Gold Weight: 9.1 Grams Ring Size: 9 1/4 Garnet: Approximately 6 cts Measurements: Top of the ring measures 19.11 mm wide and band measures 3.82 mm wi...
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 60pts and a shimmering opal at the centre. All the stones sit in open 9carat gold claws. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster ...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold, Cabochon Ruby Heart-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring sits 8.1mm off the finger. UK Size S US Size 9 1/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~9 carats Jade Measurements: 16.6 mm x 12.8 mm x 4.8 mm Ring Size: 8.5 (resizable) Stamp...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Lavender Star Sapphire & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 10.6 grams Ring size: 9 (sizable) Ring Length: 18mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 15.70mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 11.30mm (rise off fi...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Green Jade 9 Karat Rose Gold Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Handcrafted in: 9 karat rose gold. Natural cabochon jade size: 18x14 mm / 0.708x0.551 inches.
Jade, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Italian Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Size 9
Located in Miami, FL
Its refined aesthetic, quality materials, and bold silhouette make it a collectible treasure for those drawn to vintage Italian design and rare natural coral. – Origin: Italy – Perio...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Initial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a rectangular onyx stone which has the letter 'B' which lays over the top. The shoulders have classic art deco style to them. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: U ...
Onyx, Gold
$5,716Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 18kt White Gold Jade Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Chinese 18kt white gold cluster ring, featuring a vibrant natural jade cabochon, framed by a dazzling array of baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Moss Agate and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful moss agate stone has marbling of deep green and amber colour running through. Surrounding the stone there is a simple frame and simple setting. Fully hallmarked Birmin...
Agate, Gold
Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold /Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A VERY lively and vibrant 9 x 11 mm cabochon pink tourmaline rests horizontally in a thick 18K gold "cupped" bezel setting with large gold "jawan" granulation accents at the ends.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets totalling approx 50pts and a shimmering opal at the centre. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster Dimens...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
9 Carat Star Sapphire Gold Rope Bezel Retro Vintage 1960s Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage 1960s Retro Star Sapphire Gold Rope Bezel Ring Gold Rope Bezel Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 9 Carat Star Sapphire. Hand crafted in 12...
Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful cluster ring holds six bright turquoise and in the middle sits a sweet pearl. The ring is modelled out of 9ct gold. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Cluster Diameter: 10mm Wei...
Turquoise, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Pink Coral Cabochon Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 17 grams Ring size: 9 (sizeable) Approximate Ring Length: 28.60mm (east to west - cluster) Ring Width: 32.70mm (north to south - cluster) Ring Height: 15mm (rise off finger) ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold 'P' Initial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a rectangular onyx stone which has the letter 'P' which lays over the top. The shoulders have classic art deco style to them. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: U o...
Onyx, Gold
Vintage Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking ring holds round cut garnets which measure approx 20pts each and an opal measuring approx 4ct. All the stones sit in 9carat gold claws. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Clu...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
2.6Ct Star Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Sapphire Treatment: Diffused Weight: 2.63cts Head Size: 8.2x7.2mm Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Sri Lanka Metal: 14k-2....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Australian Cabochon Opal, Naturally Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Australian Cabochon Opal, 11mm x 9mm Design: Signet Ring with Natural Detailing FInish: High Polish Total Weight: 13.86 Grams Co...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960’s 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Era: 1960s * Metal: 18K yellow and white gold * Gemstone: Natural pink coral cabochon * Diamond Weight: Approximately .50 carat total weight * Diamond Color: ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Amethyst Cabochon Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Dome Ring features a 33.42 carat Natural Oval Cabochon Amethyst set in an 18k Yellow Gold setting with ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings. Ring Size: S or 9 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off Fi...
Opal, Gold
Super Fit Large Square Cabochon Blue Topaz Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Currently sized at 9, this substantial ring carries a weight of 28.2 grams.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Jade Yellow Gold Ring Natural Nephrite Cat's Eye Effect Cabochon
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural green Jade (fine quality green Nephrite) nephrite origin - Ural Mountains stone weight - 9 carats stone measurements - 0.31 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 8 х 1...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Brown Mottled Oval Cabochon Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
**Ring is on middle finger in hand photo** Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~12 carats Jade Measurements: 20.2 mm x 14.7 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 10 mm round pink tourmaline is surrounded by handmade "jawan" gold granulation and 18K wire wire work atop a sterling silver shank in this elegant and classic design. Th...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic gent's ring designed in an 18 karat brushed gold finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R0847 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Diamond: Approximately .30 ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 Weight: 8.3 Grams Ring Size: 9 Measurements: 24.40 mm wide Measurement f...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Superb art deco opal is set flush in this 9ct yellow gold band. The glossy and colourful stone is set in a square setting and the rose cut diamonds are set either side. The diam...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond Point 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are pale but throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 9ct gold claws, there are also diamond points between each one. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 F...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring made of 14k gold, with coral and diamonds. The coral of a salmon pinkish hue is staged surrounded by a white gold circle frame that is embellished with diam...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
17.64 Carat Oval Cabochon Lavender Jadeite Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Style: Solitaire Metal: 14 Yellow Gold Ring size: 9 Weight: 16.3 grams Natural Jadeite: 17.64 carats approximately (calculated by formula) Length: 21.92 mm Cabochon length: 19....
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Warm, dramatic, and one of a kind, it’s a true conversation piece. "Star ruby cabochon and diamonds in warm 14K rose gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Ruby Treatment: Fissu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents 0.25 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 18K Gold Matt Finish Cocktail Ring With 9 Carat Emerald
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A natural cushion-cab Zambian emerald in a sugarloaf shape, weighing 9.60 carats, sits at the heart of thi...
Emerald, 18k Gold
7.8Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A six-rayed Madagascar star ruby in 14K yellow gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Ruby Treatment: Fissure Filled Weight: 7.87cts Head Size: 11x9mm Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,193Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24ct Oval Emerald Cabochon and Natural Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A natural emerald cabochon and natural diamond halo engagement ring handcrafted to order in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Green Emerald Diamond 18k White Gold Leaf Feather Bypass Ring L / 5.75
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Beautifully crafted in 18ct white gold, this gorgeous ring features a pear shaped, cabochon cut natural emerald with vivid green colour, in a leaf / feather design setting and accent...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.5Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Ruby Treatment: Fissure Filled Weight: 12.57cts Head Size: 13x11mm Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Madagascar Metal: 14k-...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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