Cameo Ring
$1,500
Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Agate, 14k Gold
$1,500
Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold
Agate, 14k Gold
$600
Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Ring A carved cameo ring Ring Size: 5.5 Complimentary resizing Approximate Weight: 2.8 grams Metal Type: 10 karat gold
Carnelian, 10k Gold
$950
Cameo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage cameo ring depicting a feminine bust. Weight: 5g Size: 6.75 Materials: 14k yellow gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 4.5 Beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold cameo ring!
Yellow Gold
Diamond Silver Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cameo ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver surrounded by diamonds. diamonds 0.25kt tot weight 9.1gr r.f.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 5.5- This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in classic 10K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 7.25- This lovely cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 3.75- This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring 4.75 #25772
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring - Elegant 14K yellow gold cameo ring featuring a classic carved cameo centerpiece in a timeless setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezeled Cameo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezeled Cameo Ring Size 6.5 6 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler if need.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CNA Sterling Silver Cameo Ring Size 7 #17547
Located in Washington Depot, CT
CNA Sterling Silver Cameo Ring- This elegant cameo ring by CNA is meticulously set in sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 3.75 #15874
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 3.74 Gorgeous cameo ring crafted from 14K yellow gold for a beautiful finish!
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring with Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring with Stones . Size 9 4 grams total weight
14k Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring #17544
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Coral Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Lovely coral stone cameo ring in 10K yellow gold.
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,677
Antique Gold Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Mounted Cameo ring Circa 1890s stamped 9ct with makers initials ?
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6.75- This elegant ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 8.25 #25093
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Timeless and elegant, this 18k yellow gold cameo ring features a beautifully carved profile set in a war, radiant gold frame- perfect for adding vintage c...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl Cameo Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This cool owl cameo ring with diamond and emerald motif around is an oval shape ring with a pretty shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6 #16155
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6 This gorgeous cameo ring is crafted from 10K yellow gold and would look beautiful on anyone!
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring Size 4.75- This elegant black onyx cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 4.5 #25668
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring - Crafted in 10K yellow gold, this elegant cameo ring showcases a beautifully carved cameo with timeless vintage appeal.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 7 #24140
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring A charming 10k yellow gold cameo ring featuring a delicately carved profile set in a warm golden frame.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 7.25 #25762
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring - Elegant genuine cameo ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,375
14 Karat Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricate scroll design on this 14K Gold Cameo Ring. The ring is a size 7 and can be size by us or your jeweler.
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 8.75- This lovely cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile accented with one round single cut diamond and set in classic 14K yel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Framed Cameo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Framed Cameo Ring Size 6.5. 3 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler if need.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Frame Cameo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Frame Cameo Ring Size 7 4 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler if need.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Cameo Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K Yellow Gold Tiger’s Eye Cameo Ring. It depicts a white and yellow gold ring tiger’s eye oval cameo with the profile of a Roman soldier at the top of it.
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring with Round Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
14KT Cameo Ring with Round Diamond. 6.75 size with 6 grams total weight.
Diamond
18k blue mother of pearl classical lady cameo ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K brushed gold cameo ring hand carved on reverse crystal backed with motor of pearl and diamond band
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 5.75 #20578
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 5.75 Blending vintage charm with contemporary sophistication, this elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring 8.22 Grams Total
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Kt Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6 8.22 Grams Total. Fine Victorian Style Cameo Three Dimension Ring.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 5.5 #18973
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 5.5 This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Elongated Cameo Ring Size 6.25 #25670
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Elongated Cameo Ring Elegantly crafted in 14K yellow gold, this cameo ring features a classic carved design that blends vintage charm with timeless sophistication.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring Size 3.25 12 x 16mm oval coral is bezel set.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Designer Shell Cameo Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Swan Shell Cameo Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold covering your 2 fingers is one of our favorite pieces.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$449Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cameo Ring with Intricate Gold Setting – Timeless Elegance
Located in New York, NY
A true statement piece, this cameo ring is a testament to timeless beauty and refined taste.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hand Carved Cameo Ring 10k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This lovely vintage cameo ring features a rectangle shaped hand carved shell cameo of a lovely lady in profile set in classic 10K yellow gold.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold. Ring with an octagonal bezel centered with an antique-style cameo, depicting Eros playing the flute, leaning against a column.
Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Flexible Size 8.25 #18353
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 8.25 This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in classic 18K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18KT Gold Cameo Ring, Circa 1885, UK, 7.1g
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant antique Victorian cameo ring in 18KT gold, set with a finely carved white profile bust against a darker ground.
Stone, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Carved Cherub Shell Cameo Ring, Oval Statement Setting
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage carved shell cameo ring crafted in solid 14K gold and featuring a finely modeled cherub figure in high relief.
14k Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Carved Lady Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Estate vintage split shank gold and shell cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile masterfully carved measuring 20x15mm and presented against a soft pink-orange background.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring, featuring a finely hand-carved lava cameo depicting a classical profile.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 10.25 #19196
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Ring Size 10.25 This gorgeous cameo ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold and features a beautiful single cut diamond that adds the perfect sparkle...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Cameo Ring Size 7.75 #25761
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring - Elegant genuine cameo ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 800 Silver and Shell Cameo Ring with Coral Bead Surround
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 800 silver and shell cameo ring, with rope twist detail and a coral bead surround.
Silver
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cameo Ring #21491
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cameo Ring This 14K yellow and white gold cameo ring features a beautifully detailed carved cameo set on a 14K yellow gold shank, with white gold pron...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s William de Lillo Cameo Ring
By William De Lillo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a beautiful done Cameo Ring with a heavy linked gold-tone chain edge.
Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold and coral cameo ring consisting of one oval coral cameo, frontal view of a Beauty in Profile measuring approximately 13.1, by 9.7mm prong set int a...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Cameo Ring Size 6
Located in Montgomery, AL
Crafted in 14k rose gold, this vintage cameo ring dates from 1840-1900 showcases timeless Victorian craftsmanship.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cupid and Angel Cameo Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds Around
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This lovely hand carved shell cameo ring with diamond and emerald scalloped design can be worn day to night.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 9ct gold , Three Graces cameo ring
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Antique Victorian 9ct gold cameo ring featuring a finely carved shell depicting the Three Graces, a classic motif symbolizing charm, beauty, and creativity.
Gold, 9k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 9 #14879
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Marquis Shape Cameo Ring Size 4.5-4.75 #21241
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Ring Size 4.5-4.75 This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 7 #18972
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Ring Size 7 This elegant 14K white gold cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile and is accented with one round single cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Agate Cameo Ring in 10k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Agate Cameo Ring in 10k Rose Gold This antique ring is crafted in 10k rose gold and features a rectangular black agate cameo depicting a classical woman in profile.
Agate, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Shell Cameo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Retro Shell Cameo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This retro ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval shell cameo carved in a classic profile.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12k Gold Antique Rectangular Cameo Ring, Right Facing Bust
Located in Fairfield, CT
12k rose gold ring. This lovely antique rectangular cameo ring has an orange background with a creamy white foreground of a handsome profile bust, facing to the right, and decorated ...
Gold
Unavailable
Cameo Ring
By Marcella Ciceri
Located in New York City, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold and antique hardstone cameo ring. The black and white hardstone cameo, depicting a woman in profile, and frame are circa 1890.
14k Gold
Unavailable
14 Karat Amethyst Cameo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow gold carved amethyst cameo ring. Stone carat weight not provided due to limitations regarding cut/shape.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Agate Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 carat yellow gold agate cameo ring, carved to depict a classical figure en profile, to a decorated band with foliate motifs.
Agate, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1820. Georgian sardonyx cameo ring. The carving was done in three strata.
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Filigree Cameo Ring with Pearls
Located in Warrington, PA
Victorian Filigree Cameo Ring finished with six Pearls surrounding the center hand carved cameo in 14 karat yellow gold.
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring The Cameo is very beautiful, it represent the prowl of an antique man profile.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Necklace Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring size is 13 with a 25mm cameo.
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring size is available in 13, 16 and 19 with a 12mm cameo.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Unavailable
18ct Yellow Gold Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 19th-century sardonyx cameo ring set in 18ct yellow gold. The cameo, depicting a bearded man with an aquiline nose and short hair, is set in a modern ring shank marked with UK hall...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cameo Ring w/ Mens Profile in 10kt Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Rare Vintage Cameo Ring w/ Men’s Profile in 10kt Rose Gold Rare Right Facing Men’s Face Cameo Ring 10K Rose Gold Ring Size: Carved Agate Male Cameo Measuring Apx 23.5 x 17.5mm Meas...
Rose Gold, 10k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian John Milton Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Georgian cameo ring depicting John Milton. Milton was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant in the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell.
Agate, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite hard stone sardonyx cameo ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stunning ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a central carved cameo, which is held withi...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring size is 16 with a 25mm cameo.
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Cameo Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Romantic ring, antique-style cameo with the profile of Erato, muse of lyrical poetry, entourage of rose-cut diamonds, yellow and pink gold, circa 1820-1840 Note to Customers in Euro...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Coral and Diamond Cameo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Art Nouveau Coral and Diamond Cameo Ring in 14K Art Nouveau Coral and Diamond Cameo Ring 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.06ct Ring Face Dimensions: Approx. 12.0 X 16...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Cameo Ring Gold and Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique cameo ring gold and bronze, the ring in gold 18 karats.
Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Ring, 1881
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian oval onyx cameo ring set in 18ct yellow gold. The cameo, depicting the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) is set in 18ct gold marked with Birmingham hallmarks, 1881
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Vintage 18 Karat Gold and Cameo Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
MATERIALS 18K gold and shell cameo RING SIZE 7 US (resizable)
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Plated 925Sterling Silver SeaShell Cameos Ring Bracelet Set
By Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring size is available in 13, 16 and 19 with a 12mm cameo.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Unavailable
Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENSAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy? 16th century in a 20th century setting Gold and sardonyx Weight 6.5 gr.; bezel 16.1 x 16.9 x 7.4 mm.; circumference 50.3 mm.; US size 5½; UK size L In...
Gold
STUNNING VICTORIAN CARNELIAN HARDSTONE CAMEO RING - Solid 14K Gold + Seed Pearls
Located in Galveston, TX
HARDSTONE (NOT SHELL!) CAMEO RINGS -THE FINEST OF ALL - ARE RAREST OF ALL!!
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian era 18K gold gentleman cameo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a 18th Century 18K gold empire period cameo ring. This rare ring showcases a remarkable white and brown two-colored hard stone cameo portraying the profile of a distinguish...
18k Gold
Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy, cameo: second half of 16th century in a late 18th century ring Gold, agate , black enamel Weight 6.3 gr.; bezel 18.8 x 16.9 x 6.5 mm.; circumference ...
Agate, Gold
Rare Vintage Cameo Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Jewellery
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Exclusive Vintage Cameo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold ✨ Step back into a bygone era with this captivating 18k yellow gold ring, featuring an exquisite cameo centerpiece that reflects...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Amedeo Elephant Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm sardonyx cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated ring with brown diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Amedeo Farfalla Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm sardonyx cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated ring with grey diamonds.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Amedeo "Samurai" Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated ring.
Unavailable
Amedeo "Satyr" Cameo Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
20mm sardonyx shell cameo hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated ring with black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
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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