Grey Pearl Ring
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Bridal Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Black Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Silver
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Cluster Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swedish Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl
Late 20th Century German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Pearl
2010s Belgian Modern Fashion Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Fashion Rings
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, Diamond, Rhodium, White Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pearls are good for engagement rings. Pearls symbolize loyalty, integrity, generosity, and purity which makes them a fitting choice for an engagement. However, pearls have a hardness of 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale, meaning they are easily scratched and not ideal for everyday wear.
- How long does a pearl ring last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How long a pearl ring lasts depends on how well you care for it. Protecting your ring from chemicals and taking it off before you perform tasks like house cleaning can help to extend its life. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pearl rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023What pearls symbolize in a wedding ring is a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate pearls with sincerity, so a wedding ring that features them may mean a person takes their vows seriously. Others believe pearls are a symbol of purity and innocence. Pearls may also represent being loyal to one's spouse or promising to live harmoniously with them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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