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Antique 10k Yellow Gold Carved Oval Coral Cameo w/ Flower Details Cocktail Ring
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Carved Oval Coral Cameo w/ Flower Details Cocktail Ring

Antique 10k Yellow Gold Carved Oval Coral Cameo w/ Flower Details Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Carved Cameo - Prong Set - Gorgeous Rich Orange Color - mm (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.93 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry
Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry

Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Moi et Toi is a French term for "Me and You" The jade is carved in the form of a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and spiritual enlightenment.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Flower and Leaf Carved Stackable Wedding Band

Located in Addison, TX

This petit floral band has a timeless floral repeating pattern. Crafted in 14K yellow gold this band is in outstanding condition for its age. With a delicate milgrain outlining the r...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Georgian Flower and Rose Diamond Ring, circa 1830
18 Karat Georgian Flower and Rose Diamond Ring, circa 1830

18 Karat Georgian Flower and Rose Diamond Ring, circa 1830

Located in Baltimore, MD

Naturalistically sculpted late Georgian figural flower ring carved in 18K. This ring enchants with its petals and leaves carved in gold and a perfect rose cut diamond set at the cent...

Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Flower Design Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Flower Design Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Flower Design Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Towson, MD

One 18 karat yellow gold (stamped 18K) carved flower design dome ring set with four (4) modern round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.70 carat total weight with matching I/J c...

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1990s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO c. 1984 Sterling Silver Wrapped Tulip Flower Motif Sculpted Ring
TIFFANY & CO c. 1984 Sterling Silver Wrapped Tulip Flower Motif Sculpted Ring

TIFFANY & CO c. 1984 Sterling Silver Wrapped Tulip Flower Motif Sculpted Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Thiensville, WI

Sculpted bending tulip stem leaves wrapping up over tulip flower detail at top of the ring. Detailed carved flower petals; detailed carved stem leaf.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Chanel Camellia Agate Gold Ring
Chanel Camellia Agate Gold Ring

Chanel Camellia Agate Gold Ring

By Chanel

Located in Feasterville, PA

Beauty, and elegance are wrapped around this Camellia ring by Chanel. The centerpiece is a White Agate stone carved to a Camellia flower.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Towson, MD

One 18 karat white gold Art Deco carved flower black onyx ring featuring three (3) single cut diamonds, approximately 0.10-carat total weight with matching H/I color and SI1 clarity.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Carved Tanzanite Flower 18K Gold Ring
Fine Carved Tanzanite Flower 18K Gold Ring

Fine Carved Tanzanite Flower 18K Gold Ring

By Thomas Leyser

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k white gold is set with a Tanzanite carved and engr...

Category

2010s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Flower Carved Green Jade Ring
Antique 14 Karat Gold Flower Carved Green Jade Ring

Antique 14 Karat Gold Flower Carved Green Jade Ring

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This antique 14 karat gold ring has a beautiful green jade gemstone. The jade is beautifully engraved into a flower.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carved Jade Flower Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Carved Jade Flower Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry

Carved Jade Flower Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage carved jade ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Lotus Flower Cinnabar Ring Carved Silver Gilt Chinese Export
Antique Chinese Lotus Flower Cinnabar Ring Carved Silver Gilt Chinese Export

Antique Chinese Lotus Flower Cinnabar Ring Carved Silver Gilt Chinese Export

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Chinese Cinnabar Ring with a central carved Lotus flower motif. The silver gilt setting is an ornate filigree design.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring, 14k Flower, Birds, & Fish
Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring, 14k Flower, Birds, & Fish

Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring, 14k Flower, Birds, & Fish

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Can be re-sized up 2 sizes for $35 or down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Carved Jadeite Treatment: Routin...

Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Coral Carved Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Coral Carved Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Coral Carved Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Retro c. 1970s Composition: 14K yellow gold Primary Stone: Coral Ring Face: 24mm wide x 36mm high Rise Above Finger: 16 mm Ring Size: 7 Ring Weight: 15.1 grams Ring Condi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade Lotus Flower Carved Ring with Pink Accent Stones 1.40" Length
Lavender Jade Lotus Flower Carved Ring with Pink Accent Stones 1.40" Length

Lavender Jade Lotus Flower Carved Ring with Pink Accent Stones 1.40" Length

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Lavender Jade Lotus Flower Carved Ring The vintage ring displays a large, carved lavender-colored jade gemstone. the Jade is colored in a soft purple with accents of brownish tinting.

Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Carved Jade Ring
Carved Jade Ring

Carved Jade Ring

Sold|$2,500

Carved Jade Ring

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a carved Jade ring with flowers resembling roses. Ring size is 9.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Jade

Retro Red Coral Cocktail Ring Statement Rose Carved Peony Flower Yellow Gold
Retro Red Coral Cocktail Ring Statement Rose Carved Peony Flower Yellow Gold

Retro Red Coral Cocktail Ring Statement Rose Carved Peony Flower Yellow Gold

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Centering on a finely carved natural coral rose or peony, this bold, Retro statement ring will surely elicit gasps from admirers. Coral of this color is scarce and will only increase...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Stellar Cut Blue Topaz Ring with Carved Flowers Setting 18K White Gold
Stellar Cut Blue Topaz Ring with Carved Flowers Setting 18K White Gold

Stellar Cut Blue Topaz Ring with Carved Flowers Setting 18K White Gold

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Beautiful Cocktail Ring Set With Stellar Cut Blue Topaz, Colored Stones, Diamonds. The Stellar Cut Gives You a One of a Kind Look. It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G. Total Carat ...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring with Sapphires and Carved Mother of Pearl Flowers
14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring with Sapphires and Carved Mother of Pearl Flowers

14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring with Sapphires and Carved Mother of Pearl Flowers

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold bird on branch ring with natural sapphires and carved mother of pearl flowers.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Exquisite Art Deco 12 Carat Jade Carved Flower Apple Green Jade 22 Karat Ring
Exquisite Art Deco 12 Carat Jade Carved Flower Apple Green Jade 22 Karat Ring

Exquisite Art Deco 12 Carat Jade Carved Flower Apple Green Jade 22 Karat Ring

Located in Tustin, CA

Beautifully detailed, estate, 22 karat heavy yellow gold ring features a bezel-set, variegated, apple green, richly carved, natural jade flower.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Aquamarine Ring in Yellow Gold
Carved Aquamarine Ring in Yellow Gold

Carved Aquamarine Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Flower Carved square shape Aquamarine Ring set in Yellow Gold is an elegant ring to wear with your favorite denims.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire 14k gold ring.
Sapphire 14k gold ring.

Sapphire 14k gold ring.

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring

Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The stone has a detailed forget me not flower motif carved into it. Ring size: O or 7 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 11.5x 9.5mm Weight: 2g

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring
Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring

Victorian Sardonyx and 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The stone has a detailed forget me not flower motif carved into it. Ring size: M or 6 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 5.5x4mm Weight: 2.1g

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rectangle Cut Yellow Citrine with Floral Details Ring
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rectangle Cut Yellow Citrine with Floral Details Ring

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rectangle Cut Yellow Citrine with Floral Details Ring

Located in Addison, TX

On either side of the gem are hand carved flowers that give the overall ring a more feminine feel.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Flower Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Carved Coral Flower Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Carved Coral Flower Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Naples, FL

We are pleased to offer this beautiful ring with a coral piece carved into a flower bloom with diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. 8 round diamonds weigh approximately .75 total carats.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail Ring Carved Pink Rubelite Flower Carved Emerald Leaves Diamonds
Cocktail Ring Carved Pink Rubelite Flower Carved Emerald Leaves Diamonds

Cocktail Ring Carved Pink Rubelite Flower Carved Emerald Leaves Diamonds

Located in Milan, IT

Almost a methaphysical flower for this ring realized in white gold, carved pink rubelite flower, carved emerald leaves, round brilliant cut diamonds and pink sapphires and green ena...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Rainbow Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Flower Power Ring
Carved Rainbow Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Flower Power Ring

Carved Rainbow Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Flower Power Ring

Located in Sonoma, CA

A statement ring offering major finger coverage, sparkle, and excellent labradorescence in this flower power find.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Flower Pink Cameo Cocktail Dress Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Flower Pink Cameo Cocktail Dress Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Flower Pink Cameo Cocktail Dress Ring

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A pretty carved 14 karat yellow gold claw set pink cameo ring in the design of a chrysanthemum flower.

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid century 9k Gold Carved Jadeite Flower Head Ring Circa 1960
Mid century 9k Gold Carved Jadeite Flower Head Ring Circa 1960

Mid century 9k Gold Carved Jadeite Flower Head Ring Circa 1960

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A pretty, 9ct bicolour gold carved jadeite floral cabochon statement ring. The ring dating from circa 1960 has a masterfully carved, claw set deep green jadeite flower head at its ce...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring
Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring

Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Astonishing and delicate 6.5 ct rock crystal daisy flower ring. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look enriched with 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring
Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring

Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Astonishing and delicate 3.5 ct rock crystal flower. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look enriched with 18 karat yel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 18K Yellow Gold Rose Agate Spring Chic Fashion Ring Intini Jewels
Carved Flower 18K Yellow Gold Rose Agate Spring Chic Fashion Ring Intini Jewels

Carved Flower 18K Yellow Gold Rose Agate Spring Chic Fashion Ring Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Go Floral for Spring with a unique handmade Fashion Ring. • 18 Karat Yellow Gold • Brown Agate flower, 2.6 cm diameter • Yellow Agate flower, 1.2 cm diameter • Total weight 2.8 g • ...

Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Pair of Carved Bakelite Rings, Art Deco
Pair of Carved Bakelite Rings, Art Deco

Pair of Carved Bakelite Rings, Art Deco

Located in Winnetka, IL

Two carved bakelite rings of stylized flowers from the 1930s, one red and the other black.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Fashion Rings

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Located in Istanbul, TR

Adjustable ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Located in Istanbul, TR

Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Located in Istanbul, TR

Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones

Located in Istanbul, TR

Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Darkened Silver and 18K Gold Flower Ring with Carved Carnelian Center Diamonds
Darkened Silver and 18K Gold Flower Ring with Carved Carnelian Center Diamonds

Darkened Silver and 18K Gold Flower Ring with Carved Carnelian Center Diamonds

By Stambolian

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Aged Darkened Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Floral Ring with Carved Carnelian Center and Diamonds by Stambolian This state of the art ring by Stambolian features three diamond flower...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Flower Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels
Carved Flower Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels

Carved Flower Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Marvellous flower ring. A unique design for an outstanding Spring look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 18K Gold Rock Crystal Rose Agate Spring Chic Ring Intini Jewels
Carved Flower 18K Gold Rock Crystal Rose Agate Spring Chic Ring Intini Jewels

Carved Flower 18K Gold Rock Crystal Rose Agate Spring Chic Ring Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Go Floral for Spring with a unique handmade Fashion Ring. • 18 Karat Yellow Gold • Green Agate flower, 2.2 cm diameter • Rock Crystal flower, 1.0 cm diameter • All sizes • Total w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paraiba gold ring.
Paraiba gold ring.

Paraiba gold ring.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst gold ring.
Amethyst gold ring.

Amethyst gold ring.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Open ended ring. Carved mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian .50 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Edwardian .50 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

Edwardian .50 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Boston, MA

Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful original Edwardian period diamond engagement ring in platinum and 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring a yellow gold body accented by hand ca...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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Carved Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carved flower ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect carved flower ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carved flower ring over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, Meghna Jewels and Alberto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A carved flower ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 15, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a carved flower ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Carved Flower Ring?

Prices for a carved flower ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $144 and can go as high as $8,453, while this accessory, on average, fetches $920.

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.

Questions About Carved Flower Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What flower rings symbolize depends on the floral motif. The rings came into popularity during the Victorian age when people associated different species with certain sentiments. For example, a red chrysanthemum represented love. If a man presented a woman with a flower ring with a red chrysanthemum on it, he was telling her he loved her. On 1stDibs, shop a range of flower rings.