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Cartier Ring 14k

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k" and "Cartier" along with the serial number.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 0.73 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Cartier 0.73 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring

Cartier 0.73 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.61 carat - H color with SI1 clarity Prong set in a square form head and flanked by platinum-topped cathedral shoulders B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Panther Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Gold Silver Lion Leopard Cartier Style
Panther Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Gold Silver Lion Leopard Cartier Style

Panther Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Gold Silver Lion Leopard Cartier Style

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful Diamond and Enamel Panther, Lion, or Leopard ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver. The stunning ring is in the style of the Cartier panther jewels.

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Gold and Diamond Cartier Band
Gold and Diamond Cartier Band

Gold and Diamond Cartier Band

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful three-stone vintage ring. Made and signed by CARTIER. Very heavy gauge 14K yellow gold; set with three perfectly matched brilliant diamonds, each approximately .25 ct.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier 14k Gold Dome Ring
Cartier 14k Gold Dome Ring

Cartier 14k Gold Dome Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Cartier CIRCA: 1940 MATERIALS: 14k Rose Gold WEIGHT: 9.9 grams RING SIZE: 5 MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" x 1 1/8" Height - 1/2" HALLMARKS: Cartier, 14K A Retro 14k Cartier rose gold...

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Vintage 1930s Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Cigarette Holder Ring
Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Cigarette Holder Ring

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold Cigarette Holder Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A rare and collectible Cartier 14K gold cigarette holder ring from the 1940s, crafted with Cartier’s signature elegance and refined minimalism.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Cartier 14K Gold, Garnet & Diamond Ring
Signed Cartier 14K Gold, Garnet & Diamond Ring

Signed Cartier 14K Gold, Garnet & Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marked 14k / Cartier to the shank. Accompanied by a GEMLAB (Gemological Appraisal Laboratory) report no.

Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Cartier Double Knot 14K Yellow & Rose Gold Ring
Cartier Double Knot 14K Yellow & Rose Gold Ring

Cartier Double Knot 14K Yellow & Rose Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The ring is a creation by Cartier. Ring size 3.75, resizable.

Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring
Cartier Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring

Cartier Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Minimalist but far from demure, this elegant diamond solitaire from Cartier shines with sleek design in 14K matte finished gold. An incredible quality 1 carat emerald cut diamond gra...

Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum Emerald Cut Citrine Diamond Large Ring
Cartier Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum Emerald Cut Citrine Diamond Large Ring

Cartier Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum Emerald Cut Citrine Diamond Large Ring

By Cartier

Located in Montclair, NJ

Total Carat Weight: 31.33 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Sides Weight: 16.92 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, we can custom size this ring) Ring...

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Gold Arches Ring
Cartier Gold Arches Ring

Cartier Gold Arches Ring

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Stylish, unusual ring by Cartier consisting of five rows of arched bands of gold. The arches are of alternating heights. The ring is size 5. It can easily be sized up or down.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1942 Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage Circa 1942 Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage Circa 1942 Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Cartier Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Shank Maximum Width: 7.40 mm tapering to 2.10 mm Weight: 7.67 Grams Ladies 14K Yellow Gold two-across, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ring
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ring

Cartier Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond Cartier dress ring. The ring is set to the centre with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.10ct. Set to either side of the d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Midcentury Gold Heart-Shaped Ring
Cartier Midcentury Gold Heart-Shaped Ring

Cartier Midcentury Gold Heart-Shaped Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold band ring in the form of a heart, in 14k. Cartier. Approximately 4mm wide.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies 14k White Gold Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring
Ladies 14k White Gold Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring

Ladies 14k White Gold Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Gender: Ladies Material: 14K White Gold Size: 8.5 Width: 15.30 mm tapering to 3.15 mm Weight: 5.30Grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond cocktail ring with a tapered, comfort-fit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Ring
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Ring

Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The Cartier “Trinity” ring is made out of 18K yellow, white and rose gold and weighs 21.2 grams, boasting band thickness of 10 mm. The ring is offered in estate condition and incl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat
1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat

1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 1960's Cartier 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring This authentic Cartier engagement ring is set with a round brilliant solitaire diamond 1.08 carats in weight.

Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat
1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat

1960s Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat

By Cartier

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 1960's Cartier 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring This authentic Cartier engagement ring is set with a round brilliant solitaire diamond 1.08 carats in weight.

Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Retro Citrine Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Cartier Retro Citrine Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring

Cartier Retro Citrine Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an emerald cut citrine measuring approximately 14.0 x 11.8 mm Transparent with strong brownish orange color Set in a stylized basket with scrolled volute shoulders Accen...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 22.58 Ct Citrine & 0.57 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 7.75
Cartier 22.58 Ct Citrine & 0.57 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 7.75

Cartier 22.58 Ct Citrine & 0.57 TCW Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 7.75

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 9.8 Grams Stone: 22.58 Ct (20.5x16.3x10.2 mm) Citrine & Approx 0.57 TCW (6x3.75x2x1.8 mm) Diamonds Face of Ring: 20.5 x 19.6 x 11.0 mm Ring Size: 7.75 Hallmark: Cartier. 14K ...

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cartier Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Fox Essex Crystal Ring
Antique Cartier Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Fox Essex Crystal Ring

Antique Cartier Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Fox Essex Crystal Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a 13.5 mm round and domed rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved to depict a dimensional rendering of a fox - hand painted in high detail And backed by white mother-...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1940's Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Retro Adjustable Buckle Ring
Cartier 1940's Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Retro Adjustable Buckle Ring

Cartier 1940's Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Retro Adjustable Buckle Ring

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring is comprised of malleable brick links - polished yellow gold Terminating as white gold buckle mechanisms - functional Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mariner Motif Brooch W/Box Retro
Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mariner Motif Brooch W/Box Retro

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mariner Motif Brooch W/Box Retro

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Weight: 3.8 grams Dimensions: 1 3/8" (length) Condition: Great Signature: Cartier NY / 14k Ring Size: n/a Stones: 6 old mine cut diamonds, natural

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Brass Diamond Deck of Cards Key Pendant Rare
Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Brass Diamond Deck of Cards Key Pendant Rare

Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Brass Diamond Deck of Cards Key Pendant Rare

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Weight: 5 grams Condition: Great Signature: Cartier / 14k Ring Size: n/a Stones: n/a The length is 2.25 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Brass

Cartier Rose Gold Ring 14k
Cartier Rose Gold Ring 14k

Cartier Rose Gold Ring 14k

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Cartier CIRCA: 1940 MATERIALS: 14k Rose Gold WEIGHT: 9.9 grams RING SIZE: 5 MEASUREMENTS: 3/4" x 1 1/8" Height - 1/2" HALLMARKS: Cartier, 14K A Retro 14k Cartier rose gold...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 1920s 14k Gold Ribbed Band Ring
Cartier 1920s 14k Gold Ribbed Band Ring

Cartier 1920s 14k Gold Ribbed Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous Cartier 14k Gold ring from the 1920s. Band features a simple ribbed design.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Reeded Dome Ring
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Reeded Dome Ring

Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Reeded Dome Ring

By Cartier

Located in Weston, MA

Size 5.75 14K yellow gold Signed Cartier 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold Signet Ring
Cartier Gold Signet Ring

Cartier Gold Signet Ring

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k, Cartier, New York. This classic signet ring by Cartier is set with a fine intaglio-cut carnelian seal decorated with a coat of arms emblazoned with the motto “Semp...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring
Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring

Cartier Diamond Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1968, 14k, Cartier, New York. Set with a superb 1.02 carat diamond ( F color and SI1 clarity), this lovely Sixties engagement ring is so very Cartier.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Fifties Shrimp Ring
Cartier Fifties Shrimp Ring

Cartier Fifties Shrimp Ring

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k, by Cartier, New York. Celebrated for design excellence, Cartier is known for yellow gold that pops!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Enamel Gold Dome Ring
Vintage Cartier Enamel Gold Dome Ring

Vintage Cartier Enamel Gold Dome Ring

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Enamel Gold Dome Ring. Crafted in yellow gold and enamel. Signed Cartier, #36658, with purity mark. Circa 1970s. The ring is a size 5 3/4 and may be resized. Ab...

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Cartier Ring 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier ring 14k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 28 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier ring 14k from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic cartier ring 14k over the years, but those made by Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a cartier ring 14k featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and princess cut versions for sale. Finding a cartier ring 14k for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Ring 14k?

On average, a cartier ring 14k at 1stDibs sells for $2,913, while they’re typically $699 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.