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Cartier Ring Lapis Lazuli

Cartier Lapis Lazuli and 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking vintage Cartier ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a large lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house Cartier. This vintage
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Nouvelle Vague EU 53 Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Cluster Ring. This ring is not just jewelry; it's a masterpiece of rarity and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Geometric Lapis Lazuli Ring, Size 4.5 - 10.8g
By Cartier
Located in Providence, RI
This is a rare vintage Cartier 18k gold ring with a geometric design. The ring features two
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Cartier Ring Larter & Sons Lapis Lazuli Signet Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier lapis lazuli signet ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt gold lapis lazuli diamond 'Double C' logo ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Cartier 'Double C' logo ring, finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a rich lapis
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Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Lapis Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Gold lapis and diamond ring by Cartier circa 1970. The lapis and the diamonds oppose
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Cartier Lapis Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Made in 18k yellow gold and centered with an oval cut lapis lazuli stone. Originally designed for a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamond and Lapis Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Dome Ring with Lapis and Diamonds, By Cartier. Made in
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1990s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfectly accented with lapis lazuli. Created with the care and excellence Cartier is famous for. Signed
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Mid 20th Century Lapis Lazuli Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid 20th Century 18 karat gold ring with lapis lazuli by Cartier Paris. The ring has 2
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Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Gold, Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold ring with diamonds and lapis lazuli by Cartier. The sizable ring features a
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Cactus De Cartier Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Cactus De Cartier RIng by Cartier. With 55 brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1960s Cartier Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic vintage Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully set with a blue
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Vintage 1960s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage signet ring by Cartier. Made of 18k yellow gold and lapis lazuli. Stamped with Cartier
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Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
sharp angled ring is highlighted with a large east/west set Lapis Lazuli gemstone. The rounded edge
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoises Lapis Ring
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Cartier 70' Ring in yellow gold set with turquoises and lapis-lazuli. Signed. (11,1 grs) Ring
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Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier Amulette Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cartier and numbered, sold with original case and original box. Second- hand Cartier Amulette lapis lazuli
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Asymmetrical Lapis Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A big asymmetrical 18 carat etched gold and lapis - set in white gold - ring, signed and numbered
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier by Aldo Cipullo Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and colorful ring created by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier in 1971. Features a lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A classic 18k yellow gold and lapis ring by Cartier. The polished yellow gold shank holding a 5/8
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American Dome Rings

Cartier 1960 Rare Cubism Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare geometric cocktail ring designed by Cartier. An important and historical piece created in New
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, hallmarked for 18k gold and has a serial number. We have another lapis lazuli, diamond & yellow gold ring
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Cartier 18K and Lapis Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely Cartier ring of 18K yellow gold and Blue Lapis, Signed and Numbered. Lapis Link measures 1/2
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Vintage 1960s French More Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Nouvelle Vogue Ring with Lapis Onyx and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Nouvelle Vague 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Lapis Lazuli and Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Nouvelle Vague” ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with diamonds, a lapis
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Lapis and Diamond Logo Ring Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds Condition: Great Signature: Cartier / serial # / Ring Size
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Dinh Van for Cartier Lapis Set Gold Ring
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
perfect lines. Timelessly marrying tribal to modern, a vibrant lapis infuses the ring with the organic
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Dinh Van Lapis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Statement Ring
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
polished lapis lazuli. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Cartier Dinh Van. Circa 2000s. The ring is a
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Ring Band 18k Gold Estate Jewelry French
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Cartier vintage ring band made of 18k gold, diamond and lapis lazuli. The band has a
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Art Deco ring by Cartier embodies timeless elegance and exceptional design. At its
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20th Century French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, Enamel

1970s Cartier Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The lapis lazuli measures 21.92 x 14.45 x 11.45 mm. The ring measures 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 inches (2.3 x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Condition: Excellent Ring Size: 5.5 Circa 1960s Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli , Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Cartier Green Rhodochrosite Blue Lapis Lazuli Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exotic and alluring, this authentic Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
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1990s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lapis Lazuli and Diamond "Paris Nouvelle Vague" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier "Paris Nouvelle Vague" lapis and diamond ring, designed as a fancy bombé style cluster
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2010s French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Diamond Ring. Set with carved lapis lazuli and onyx, highlighted
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20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

c1970s Cartier Double C Diamond Ring Lapis Lazuli 6.75 Band Fine Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
. Diamonds adorn the 'CC' motif, perched upon rich cobalt blue lapis lazuli. The ring is great worn alone or
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Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

CARTIER France Chrysophrase Lapis Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Signed and Numbered 18K yellow Gold Ring, centrally set with a Cabochon Chrysophrase
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Gents Gold and Lapis Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
very Fine color Lapis Lazuli, finger size 11 1/2. Comes in the original Cartier Presentation box.
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Vintage 1950s American Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Chrysoprase and Lapis Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Lapis lazuli defines this 18K yellow gold ring. For a hint of sparkle, white diamonds frame the
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gold and lapis lazuli ring by Dinh Van for Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
cabochon lapis lazuli set to a collet mount. The ring terminal is designed so as to sit part-way over the
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Vintage 1960s French Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier 18kt Gold & Lapis Modernist Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a stunning modernist design. The face of the ring measures .75"w x .75"h. x 3/8ths"d
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Dinh Van Ring Modern Gold Ring
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a sculptural and beautiful ring Size 4+
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Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Aldo Cipullo Lapis Lazuli Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a blue lapis lazuli. This ring made in France and
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1970s Cartier Lapis Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K yellow gold ring set with lapis (22mm x 15.3mm x 10mm). The ring is a size 4.25, top
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Cartier Lapis Sterling Key Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding quality key ring. Made & signed by Cartier. Very solid and heavy gauge silver. The oval
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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Cartier Ring Lapis Lazuli For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier ring lapis lazuli 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 43 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier ring lapis lazuli may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic cartier ring lapis lazuli over the years, but those made by Cartier, Aldo Cipullo for Cartier and Dinh Van for Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a cartier ring lapis lazuli featuring Lapis Lazuli from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier ring lapis lazuli, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cartier Ring Lapis Lazuli?

On average, a cartier ring lapis lazuli at 1stDibs sells for $4,750, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $83,539 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.