Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Seal Hardstone Nugget Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 18.71 Grams Ring Size: 3.0 ( fitted on finger, we can NOT size this Ring) Ring Width: 21.5mm (0.84") (top of the ring - north to south) - 6.8m...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Artcarved 14k Gold Carved Black Onyx Initial UT School Signet Ring
By Artcarved
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Measured on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Aquamarine with Morganite Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Aquamarine 2.82 carats with Morganite 3.95 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 61 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our s...
Aquamarine, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Hardstone Banded Agate Victorian Men's Ring 14k Carved Cameo Warrior
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $60 Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Hardstone Band...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Carved Pierced Jade w/ Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.3mm (0.76") (top of the...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Multi Tone Gold Female Portrait w/ Diamond Necklace Carved Cameo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Cameo Shell - Caved - Bezel Set - Salmon Base Color w/ White Carving - 15.007 x 11.57mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bird Carved Coral Knuckle Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Long and attractive this Bird Carved Coral Knuckle Ring with diamonds and emerald is beautiful looking. Ring size: 7 ( can be sized ) 18Kt: 2.49g Diamond:1.91Ct Silver: 8.56g EMERA...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,954Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural & Diamond Coral Rose Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications Style: Contemporary High Jewelry / Cocktail Ring / Toi et Moi Metal: 18kt White Gold (Solid) Total Weight: 18.20 Grams Central Ruby: 1 Natural Carved Ruby (19.00 C...
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring by Kurtulan of Istanbul, This ring is made-to-order.
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring by Kurtulan of Istanbul, This ring is made-to-order.
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Hand-Carved 18K Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring with Diamond, USA, 1990
By Incogem
Located in Palm Desert, CA
White gold reins provide a refined contrast, enhancing the dimensional character of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,197Sale Price|20% Off
24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th century 24kt. yellow gold carved amethyst intaglio ring with a woman's portrait.
Yellow Gold
10 Carat Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade in Carved 18K Gold Oval Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.01 Carat Natural jadeite jade ring featuring large oval cabochon in 18K yellow gold four-prong setting. Translucent green jade with natural color variations, signed with Chinese c...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Lady Carved Coral Cameo Diamond Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5 Grams Overall Width: 22mm (0.86") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 6.4mm rise off the ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring With Pretty Carved Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Gorgeous Victorian Ring.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Lizard / Salamander Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.28 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Bog Oak 9ct Gold Mourning Ring Portrait Sculpture Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
It is attached to a solid 9ct yellow gold band, hallmarked “9ct” and “GWW”. - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size : Q (AU/UK), 8 (US/CA) - Weight: 12.7 gram ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an 14k Yellow gold Lapis lazuli and diamond ring. The main stone has the beautiful carved Lapis lazuli and is 28.60 carat weight.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intricate Natural Diamond and Carved Imperial Jade Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This incredibly creative statement ring features a focal hand-carved green jade, a traditional symbol of wealth and protection, set in a fluid 18K white gold mounting.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Carved Mogul Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped emerald cabochon weighing approximately 3.76 carats total Transparent medium green in color and carved 'Mogul' style with flower motif Prong set in platinum ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$479Sale Price|20% Off
H. Rosenthal 10K Gold Carved Jade Ring, Modern Unisex Design, 3.6g
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 10K gold ring by H. Rosenthal showcases a beautifully hand-carved jade centerpiece.
Jade, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand-Carved Onyx
Located in Milano, MI
Charming late 19th-century signet ring, crafted in 9ct gold and set with a finely hand-carved onyx, depicting a detailed scene of a horseman beneath a tree.
Onyx, Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Rose Flower Angel Skin Coral High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Angel Skin Coral - Rose Flower Carving - Prong Set - Angel Skin Pink Color - 12.7x11.3mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.2 Gram...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Amazing GIA Certified 14K Yellow Gold Carved Green Beryl & Diamond Ring 6.5
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a GIA-certified 14K yellow gold beryl and diamond ring, featuring a striking freeform carved green beryl that closely resembles a carved emerald in appearance and sty...
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Unisex Black Carved Horse 18 Karat Gold Tourmaline Onyx Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
One of a Kind Rossella Ugolini Design Collection hand carved Black Onyx and White Agate Handcrafted Horse ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and two Red cabochon round cut Rubellite, ...
Agate, Onyx, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Unique Unisex Carnelian Carved Horse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
One-of-a-kind Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a perfectly hand carved Carnelian ring Handcrafted in yellow gold embellish with two yellow Citrine cabochon cut .
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby, weighing 4.34 carat and Diamond weighing 0.35 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring – a masterpiece of timeless elegance an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.70 carats, hand-carved Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Net 18K White Gold weight is 4.84 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is 7.04 grams.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
George Weil 18K Gold Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Ring, ca 1970.
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A ring set with carved rock crystal and numerous brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k gold and white gold.
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Green Carved Jade (Jadeite) Buddha & 14k Gold Dragon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese ring. In 14k gold. Consisting of a twin band ring prong-set with a carved jade cabochon in the form of the Buddha in a 14k gold mount with applied gol...
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Fish Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & unique carved opal fish ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Carved Amethyst Citrine Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful ring cast in 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 6.89 carats carved amethyst, .13 carats citrine & .11 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,238Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style 4.20 Carats Carved Red Carnelian Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has a 4.20 Carats Oval Cut Carved Red Carnelian.
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47 Carat Carved Zambian Emerald & Cluster Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant emerald & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 1 piece of Carved Zambian emerald weight 2.47 carat which is surrounded by 32 pieces of weight 0.67 carat, this ent...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Lapis 14K Gold Ring with Moonstone and Diamond, 24.56 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Carved Lapis Ring is special and it matches another of my listings for Earrings. This is a beautiful blue with no pyrite just very clean. This ring has a large Lapis stone whi...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Fashion Ring, Circa 1960, Size 3.5
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our Fashion Ring, featuring a stunning oval jade pendant adorned with luxurious 14k yellow gold accents.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1900 A classic five-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, set with a graduated row of old-cut diamonds in open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold and Silver Ring with Diamonds and carved Sapphires
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K yellow gold an...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely cocktail ring features a large, elongated shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved in Italy.
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Jewelry Sz 4
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage carved tourmaline ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Carved Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian trilogy ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Carved Tanzanite Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Leaf Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 5.51 carats tanzanite, 4.93 carats moonstone, .95 carats onyx and .68 carats of sparkling dia...
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Carved Shell and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive carved shell and 18 karat yellow gold cameo cocktail ring; part of our cameo jewellery collections.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Carved Coral Cabochon Handmade Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Angel Skin Pink Color - 21.1 x 13.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.4 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Diamonds weight is 0.82 carats. Net 18K White Gold weight is 6.62 grams. The Gross weight of the Ring is 8.65 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & gorgeous, Art deco style, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the carved Emerald is 9.83 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
12k Gold Trojan Carved Carnelian Hand Engraved Etched Signet Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Square Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Brown Color - 20x19.2mm (approx.) Material: Solid 12k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.6 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 (Fit...
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Malachite w/ Diamond & Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.74 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Cluster Rose Style Ring with Carved Gold Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
31 round-cut natural Rubies set in 5 symmetrical lines with separating carved gold flowers. A vintage Art Nouveau-inspired twist on a traditional dome cluster ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Emerald Cabochon Cocktail ring with hand carved aquamarine and diamonds in Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
The ring is made in 14K yellow gold and is an interesting mix of colors.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, and Carved Coral Buddha Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 single cut = 0.05cttw Ruby: 8 round cut = 0.60cttw Sapphire: 8 round cut = 0.60cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 14K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating and vibrant vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed as an overlapping double floral motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, 33.00 carats carved Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Tourmaline is 33.00 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Cabochon Open Work Beading Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Light Green Color - 17.6 x 12.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.52 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fi...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Oval Signet Ring Hand Carved Shoulders Hallmarked Chester 1916
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1916 Makers Mark H G & S Lovely, plain, oval signet ring.
Gold, 18k Gold
ART DECO 1925 Chinoiserie Oval Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Jade
Located in Miami, FL
Note: The piece of carved jade displayed in this Art-Deco ring is not treated or dyed.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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