Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary gold ring featuring a 15.5mm Tahitian pearl, as large as the come.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Ruby Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18k yellow gold ring is designed as a broad, slightly curved gold form with a polished surface and a structured, symmetrical composition. The band remains open at one side, crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
One of a Kind hand carved fist ring featuring a miniature 10 karat yellow gold crown ring. This sculptural ring makes a bold statement and is a wearable work of art. If you like this...
Category
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Spinel, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold,...
2.04 Carat Reclaimed Natural Diamond Men's Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The vintage natural diamonds in this expertly crafted signet ring were reclaimed from estate jewellery and reset into this new 10 karat yellow gold ring. The primary diamond is frame...
Category
2010s Canadian Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire and Blue Sapphire 10 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Crown Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
One of a Kind Crown Ring encrusted with blue sapphires and topped with Black Star Sapphires. This sculptural ring makes a bold statement and is a wearable work of art. If you like th...
Category
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.74 Carat Oval White Quartz Black Diamond and Spinel Gold and Silver Men's Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
The unique cut of the 7.74 carat oval White Quartz gemstone was the inspiration for this one of a kind ring. A mix of black Diamonds and black Spinels surround the blackened sterling...
Category
2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Spinel, Spinel, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, ...
Commission a Personalized Monogram Signet Ring
$5,800 / item
Commission a Personalized Monogram Signet Ring
By Ring Reno
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
When you commission a personalized monogram signet ring we create a modern heirloom made-to-order just for you. We start by discussing what you would like to express through your s...
Category
2010s Canadian Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Open Ring with Cabochon Iolite and Rhodolite Garnet
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 7.65 g - Gemstones: 1 Iolite cabochon 1 Rhodolite garnet cabochon - Height: 9 mm - Condition: Excellent iolite ring, rhodolite garnet ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Iolite, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Sunrise Colours Ring in Noble Gold with Quartz, Diamond and Sapphire
By H. Stern
Located in BILBAO, ES
Stern - Collection: Sunrise Colours - Year: 2006 - Metal: 18K Noble Gold - Gold Weight: 10.2 grams - Gemstones - 1 Cushion-Cut Smoky Quartz — 15.26 ct - 1 Brilliant-Cut Dia...
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is visually appealing due to its square cross-section and is made of 14 karat yellow gold. It is also available to be ordered in white, rose, yellow, or black gold. To se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Wedding Rings
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, contemporary 0.55 carat princess cut diamond, 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry/jewelry collection.
Category
Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary diamond mosaic 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling contemporary ring designed with a striking mosaic of diamonds that creates a seamless surface of brilliance.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
$2,145Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds.
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 0.50 carat Gold Fashion Ring
$3,404Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 0.50 carat Gold Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features a total of seven diamonds.
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K white gold - .50 tw = 22 Single Cut Diamonds - SI1 clarity G color - Size 8.75 This contemporary diamond ring, made in 14k white gold, is a stunning copy of an original 1...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Ct Zambian Emerald Channel Set Band 14K Gold Emerald Band Wide Gold Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
**14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald Asscher Cut Channel Set Ring – 1.80 Carat Natural Emerald Unique Designer Band** Crafted for collectors of distinctive fine jewelry, this striking ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Amethyst Sapphires White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This contemporary amethyst and sapphires white gold ring is a bold expression of sculptural design and vibrant color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Ring in Textured Gold Vermeil
$135Sale Price|60% Off
Contemporary Ring in Textured Gold Vermeil
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex band ring in yellow gold vermeil. Perfect worn solo or horizontally stacked with multiple rings from the collection. This unique piece has cut-outs in an abstract fishbone pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
$1,165Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th Century is crafted in 18K gold and features brilliant-cut Diamonds.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Ruby Emerald Toi etMoi Ring 1.01 Ct Ruby 0.95 Ct Emerald 14KGold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.95 Carats Emerald Size: 5 x 7 mm Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Gemstone 2: Natural Mozambique Rub...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings
Materials
Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Gold Symmetrical Recycled Gold Contemporary Eboris Corset Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Corset Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: L 1.3 x W 1 cm Materials: 5.7 g of recycled gold 750/1000 Ring featuring a two-tone gold symmetrical motif. About: F...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is in 18 karat white gold with natural blue cushion sapphire, 4,32 carats, 12,8x8,5mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary bypass ring is a bold and elegant jewel from the 2010’s, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a refined combination of diamond and sapphire.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Gold Micro Pave Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful crossover ring features approximately 1 carat of diamonds that are micro pave across four interwoven 14k gold bands. The bands create a sculptural, undulating effect; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set with 9 baguette cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.00 carats in a hand made 18K yellow gold mounting weighing 5.40 dwt.
Ring Size: 9
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary Design 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
$1,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Design 20th Century Diamond Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This ring showcases a contemporary design from the 20th Century, crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with princess-cut Diamonds totaling 0.80 carats.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond 18K Gold Ring
$3,973Sale Price|27% Off
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features brilliant-cut diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds.
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary White Gold Diamonds and Onyx Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Classic contemporary ring, with a diamonds flower design that's embellished a onyx hexagon.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Gold Pink Tourmaline .74ct & Diamond Ring, Unisex
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual 14K gold ring featuring an offset, beveled emerald-cut pink tourmaline gemstone at the center with a round, brilliant cut diamond next to it.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Contemporary White Gold Diamond Ring by Leitão & Irmão
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Leitão and Irmão diamond white gold ring is a striking example of contemporary Portuguese jewelry design, defined by its bold scale and intricate openwork composition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Paraiba Tourmalines Contemporary Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary artisan cocktail ring is made of 18 karat white gold and features a stunning copper-bearing paraiba tourmaline.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Supple Recycled Yellow Gold Contemporary Minimalist Eboris Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Gold Eboris Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: - Materials: 4.5 g of recycled gold 750/1000 Available in yellow, white and pink gold. A ring surrounding the finger with a supple l...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold contemporary Ring with Natural Mint Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring features a natural mint emerald set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18kt Yellow and Rose, New, 10.8g
$1,900Sale Price|24% Off
Three-Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18kt Yellow and Rose, New, 10.8g
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Three Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18tk Yellow Gold and 18kt Rose Gold Round Diamond.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Contemporary Diamonds and Tanzanite 18K Gold Ring
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Diamonds and Tanzanite 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A modern design featuring a stunning combination of diamonds and tanzanite set in 18K gold. Perfect for those who appreciate refined elegance. Key Features: Metal: 18K Gold Main St...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Contemporary 36.10 carat amethyst diamond 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking contemporary amethyst ring is a bold and glamorous statement piece, centered by an impressive 36.10 carat square faceted cut amethyst.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Symmetrical Recycled Gold Diamond Contemporary Corset Paved Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Corset Paved Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: W 1.3 x L 1 cm. Materials: 5.7 of recycled yellow gold 750/1000 and diamonds. Ring featuring a symmetrical moti...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Contemporary 3.00 carat sapphire diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking contemporary sapphire and diamond ring is a bold and beautifully detailed design from the 2010’s, featuring 188 round brilliant cut sapphires weighing approximately 3.0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This contemporary emerald diamond yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a bold and refined design defined by its distinctive rounded triangular shape.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Contemporary Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Contemporary Ring. Size 11.5 10.9 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Ruby & Diamonds ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Ruby of 4,00, spectacular vivid color , in perfect oval cut, and dazzlig Natural Diamonds of 1,34 carats, F-G color VS clarity, ver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Jeevan Gold Ring Set, Contemporary Design, Kahana Jewels, India
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeevan Gold Ring Set by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.3 / 1.8 x H 2.3 / 1.8 cm Materials: Gold The Jeevan (life) ring set features two rings, a fiesty caterpillar and a dazzling bu...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Unisex 18K Gold and Sterling Silver Aquamarine Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic with a twist, a large cabochon aquamarine set with a weighted (as in not plated) 18K gold Fleur de Lis bezel and same gold accents along the top. Otherwise, the band is in st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Curved Yellow Gold Diamond Contemporary Eboris Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Diamond Ring by MAZARIN Dimensions: Materials: 4.8 g of recycled yellow gold 750/1000. 1 pear-cut diamond of 0.5 carat Solo clip forming a motif made up...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Free Form Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ring. Size 7.75 4 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
14k White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Contemporary Cocktail Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This 14k white gold aquamarine and diamond contemporary cocktail ring is spectacular.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Italian Fashion Diamond Ring 18 karat Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The contemporary Italian fashion diamond ring features an 18kt yellow and white gold crossover band with a claw setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ring with Morganite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning and sizable cold pink morganite. The impressive size of the gem immediately captures the attention, furth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Beryl, Emerald, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Heart Shaped Garnet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k white gold ring features a beautifully colored heart-shaped garnet. The garnet is a saturated deep magenta, with facets that sparkle in many different hues of pink and red. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Experience a perfect blend of modern architecture and classic sparkle with this stunning illusion-set diamond ring. At the center, a brilliant oval-cut diamond is nestled within a po...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold ring featuring sixteen channel-set baguette blue sapphires and thirty-eight round brilliant diamonds, a masterfully designed piece that balances architectural...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trama Viva 18k Gold Contemporary Ring by Capucine H
$5,502 / item
Trama Viva 18k Gold Contemporary Ring by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Trama Viva Gold Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold This circular ring is an ode to the balance of life. Seven species from Costa Rican biodiver...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds and a sapphire.
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18k White Gold Stalactites Ring by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Stalactites White Gold Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled white gold Inspired by the stalactites found in the polar regions, this ring is a metapho...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary - Size 6.5 4.49 Grams The is an absolutely stunning contemporary ring made in 14k ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Ring with Dark Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary men ring is in 14 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Fashion Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Contemporary Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of contemporary gold rings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 3030 vintage examples as well as 16935 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of contemporary gold rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Alberto, Mousson Atelier and Sunita Nahata are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 14717 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut contemporary gold rings for sale. Most of our contemporary gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 5954 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Contemporary Gold Rings?
Prices for contemporary gold rings start at $89 and top out at $4,695,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,234.
A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry 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 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.
Questions About Contemporary Gold Rings
- Can wedding rings be gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, wedding rings can be gold. Your options also aren't limited to the traditional warm-glowing yellow, as many makers offer wedding rings in white gold and rose gold as well. Most wedding rings feature 14-karat or 18-karat gold rather than pure 24-karat gold because alloys are stronger and more resistant to breakage and scratching. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold wedding rings.
- Can engagement rings be gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Engagement rings can be gold. However, because gold is a softer metal than other metals, such as platinum, making it less popular.
- Are all Cartier rings gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, not all Cartier rings are gold. Although the luxury jewelry maker produces many white, rose and yellow gold pieces, some rings are platinum. The French jewelry house, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier rings.
- What is a gold signet ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023No, most gold wedding rings aren't pure gold. Pure or 24-karat gold is a malleable material and generally isn't a good choice for making jewelry intended to be worn every day. As a result, most wedding rings are made of a gold alloy, such as 18-karat or 14-karat gold. Find a large selection of gold wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether or not gold engagement rings are outdated is a matter of opinion. Yellow gold has been used to produce rings for centuries. However, white gold and rose gold can be appealing for those who want something different for an engagement ring. Because you'll likely wear your engagement ring for years to come, it's a good idea to choose pieces that appeal to you rather than following trends that change from season to season. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of engagement rings.
- Are Swarovski rings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Swarovski rings are made from palladium and gold-plated metals, rather than 18 carat gold. As a result they are more suited to handling wear and tear.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, gold wedding rings are not out of style. While the circle shape has always symbolized an unending pledge of love to one's partner, preferred materials in the production of wedding bands have changed over time. Metals such as iron in early Rome replaced the wedding rings of bone and ivory that came before them. These days, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best gold ring to buy is really a matter of preference. Shop from a selection of antique, vintage and contemporary gold rings of 1stDibs.
- What does a gold lion ring mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.
- Is a Cartier ring real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Whether a Cartier ring is real gold depends on the piece. Cartier only uses genuine 18-karat white gold, yellow gold and rose gold for rings labeled as "gold rings." However, Cartier also offers rings crafted out of materials like platinum, so not all pieces produced by the French luxury jewelry maker are gold. Shop a large selection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.
- How much does a gold ring weigh?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024How much a gold ring weighs varies. Generally, most gold rings weigh 3.5 to 5.3 grams. The diameter measurement and thickness of the ring will largely determine how much it weighs. Gemstones and other embellishments will increase the weight. Find a diverse assortment of gold rings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be rose gold. In fact, many people love the warm pinkish glow of the precious metal and choose it for their engagement rings. In addition, rose gold doesn't tarnish and is highly resistant to scratches. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of rose gold engagement rings.
- Can wedding rings be white gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, white gold can be used in wedding rings. In fact, the precious metal offers distinctive benefits because it doesn't tarnish and resists corrosion. The metal is also relatively malleable, allowing it to be adorned with intricate details and engravings. Shop a range of white gold wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Since 24k gold is too soft, jewelry made with this kind of gold tends to bend easily. It is preferable to use 10k, 14k or 18k gold for rings. Find a collection of vintage and antique gold rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Gold nugget rings became popular during the time of the California gold rush during the mid 19th century. At the time, people associated the rings with wealth, power and good fortune. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of gold nugget rings.
- Is a Cartier ring solid gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a Cartier ring is not usually solid gold. Typically, the French luxury jewelry maker uses 18-karat gold to craft jewelry. An 18-karat gold ring is 75 percent gold and 25 percent metal alloy. Shop a collection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Your silver ring is likely turning gold due to a chemical process known as tarnishing. It occurs when sulfuric compounds and other substances in the air react with silver, causing it to change color. You can reduce the risk of tarnishing by following the storage, cleaning and care instructions provided by the jewelry maker. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of silver rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How much a small gold ring is worth will vary. One major factor in determining the price is the type of gold. Most gold rings are made of alloys, meaning they consist of gold and other metals. Generally, the more gold is present in the alloy, the more the ring may be worth when sold for scrap. For example, 18-karat gold, which is 75% pure gold, tends to be more valuable than 14-karat gold, which is only 58.3% pure gold. The thickness and diameter of the ring will also impact its potential value. Some rings may be worth more than the going rate for gold due to their age, maker, style and other factors. A jeweler or certified appraiser can tell you how much your ring may be worth. Explore a diverse assortment of gold rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, yellow gold engagement rings are not out of style. In fact, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. It's important to note that while current trends with respect to engagement rings may seem to ebb and flow more quickly than those of days gone by, couples don't get engaged the moment a trend emerges. Whatever may be trending now with respect to engagement rings may be a style or cut that has been popular for years. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether yellow gold engagement rings are out of style depends largely on who you ask. To many individuals, yellow gold is a timeless precious metal that remains appealing despite changing trends. That's part of the reason why brides in the British royal family, from Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton to Princess Diana, all received yellow gold engagement rings. Find a diverse assortment of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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