18K WG David Yurman 3.5MM Wedding Band
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant David Yurman wedding band in 18k white gold. Size/length: 10. Guaranteed authentic; sourced through an established diamond and estate jewelry wholesaler.
18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Crossover Band Ring in Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold, Size 5.75
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: David Yurman *Material: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Ring Dimension: *Size: 5.75 *Width: 5.9mm x 6.5mm *Thickness: 1.6mm *Weigh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cushion On Point Citrine Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 18k .12ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Note: Please contact for a resizing quote Brand: David Yurman Collection: Cushion On Point Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold 925 Sterling Silver Ring Wedding Band Mens Size 9.5
By David Yurman
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Purity: 925 / 750 Hallmarks: DY 750 (Exterior), D.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Men’s David Yurman Beveled 18K Rose Gold 0.87ctw Cognac Diamonds 6MM Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Men’s Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 8 Width: 6.00 mm Weight: 9.77 grams DAVID YURMAN Men's 18K rose gold, diamond wedding, eternity band with...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Labyrinth Pavé Diamond Cable Designer Ring Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold, sculptural, and unmistakably luxurious, this Authentic David Yurman Labyrinth Ring is expertly crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and showcases the designer's iconic cable-inspired des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Citrine & Diamond Cable Wrap Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: citrine, 1 hexagonal 10 mm diamond, 13 round brilliant cut .8 - .9 mm .04 ctw GH color/ SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 5.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 7.6 mm Length: 11.3 mm Weight: 3.4...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Pink Tourmaline, Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
*Designer: David Yurman *Material: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Tourmaline: *Gender: Female Ring Dimension: *Size: 7 *Stone Width: 6.7mm x 8,5 **Thickness: 2....
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
22308 Discontinued David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Quatrefoil Ring Sz 6.25
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Discontinued model Classic vintage Quatrefoil collection 18k yellow gold ring weighs 15.5g 40 round diamonds, total weight 0.55ct All diamonds are G color VS2 clarity Ring measures ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold David Yurman Black Diamond Beveled Band Ring Size 11.5
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 11.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.0 grams Diamond Details: Pavé-set black diamonds, 0.72 total carat ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Men's 18k White Gold 5.5mm Beveled Wedding Band Ring Size 9.5
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection/Style: Men's Beveled Wedding Band Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: D.
18k Gold, White Gold
22245 David Yurman Spider Web 18k White Gold Pave Diamond 30mm Stax Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
David Yurman Stax collection Spider Web look 18k white gold ring weighs 14.6g Pave set round diamonds, total weight 1.21ct Diamond G color VS2 clarity Ring on top measures 30mm x 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Petite X Ring Size 7 #26052
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Petite X Ring Size 7 - A refined take on David Yurman's iconic cable design, this ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman White Gold Forged Carbon Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman White Gold Forged Carbon Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z152883 Listing Title: David Yurman White Gold Forged Carbon Ring Condition Description: Retails for $2,800 USD.
David Yurman 18k Wheaton Ring Faceted Black Onyx Diamonds Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Perry, FL
Authentic Designer David Yurman 18K Wheaton Ring with Stately Black Onyx Stone and Brilliant Fiery Round Diamonds Flanking Each Side.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cable Triple Row 18k Gold Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection/Style: Cable Triple Row Band Ring Material: Sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: D.Y. 925 750 Design: Triple-row cable band with 18k yellow g...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling 18K Yellow Gold Diamond "X" Cable Ring Size 7 #26007
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Diamond "X" Cable Ring Size 7 This elegant ring by David Yurman is crafted in sterling silver with 18K yellow gold details and features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Mosaic Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
Key Features: • Authentic David Yurman piece from the celebrated Mosaic collection • Crafted in premium 18K yellow gold • Features vibrant rhodolite garnet, pink tourmaline, and ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Venetian Quatrefoil Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 6mm Band Ring Size 3
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic David Yurman Quatrefoil Diamond Band Ring is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and beautifully showcases the designer's signature interpre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Albion 18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz Diamond Ring Size 7 #24971
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Albion 18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 7- This extraordinary 18K yellow gold ring by David Yurman features a 14mm cushion cut rutilated quartz st...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Two-Tone 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, Circa 1990, USA
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant David Yurman two-tone pearl and diamond ring highlights the brand’s iconic cable motif with a refined and timeless design. Crafted in sterling silver with 18 karat yello...
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold X Crossover Ring Size 5.75 #19789
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold X Crossover Ring Size 5.75 This elegant David Yurman ring is distinguished by its unique crossover design, where intertwined bands f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage David Yurman 5 Row Cable Pearl Ring 18K Yellow Gold Multi Row
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Multi Row Ring 5 Row Ring with Pearl Material 18K Yellow Gold Width: 16.5mm at widest points Ring Size 6.5 Ring Weight 20.2gr 8 Cultured White South Sea Pearls with ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Albion Split Shank Lemon Quartz Ring Sterling 925 Gold 18k Cushion
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Brand: David Yurman Design: Albion Split Shank Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Lemon Quartz Cut: Cushion Checkerboard ...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18K/14K Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 6 #24619
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18K/14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Heart Ring Size 6 This iconic David Yurman ring features a sculptural puffed heart in sterling silver framed by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Petite Eternity Band
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 95 round cut= 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the rings measures 2.8mm wide Size: 6.5 Weight: 2.27 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring with Diamond Halo Size 9
By David Yurman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Blue Topaz Ring by David Yurman Features Faceted Blue Topaz with Diamond Halo Dimensions of Topaz = 23.54 x 19.63 x 10.15 mm Size 9 Total Mass = 27.6 grams Piece is in Good ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Smoky Quartz Noblesse Ring Size 7 #24094
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Smoky Quartz Noblesse Ring Size 7 This beautiful ring features a brown faceted smoky quartz bezel set in 18K yellow gold, sterling silver cabl...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Amethyst Chiclet Band Ring Size 7 #24095
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Amethyst Chiclet Band Ring Size 7 An eternity-style band of bezel set round dark purple and square light purple stones.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18k Gold Forged Carbon Unisex Band Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The contrast between the deep matte black of the carbon and the warm gleam of the gold is intentionally striking. A fantastic signed David Yurman design, unisex, and perfect as a wed...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Thoroughbred Loop Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-18k Yellow Gold -Diamonds: 0.44 total carat weight -Ring, 4mm -Ring size: 6.5 -Comes with David Yurman Ring Box -Retail: $3300
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Chatelaine Turquoise Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold 18k Sq Cush Cab Sz6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Brand: David Yurman Collection: Chatelaine Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Square Cushion Cabochon ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5 Wide Band
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "D.Y" for David Yurman.
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
26404 David Yurman Eden 18k Yellow Gold 0.40 Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA report # 6431105372 Center cushion diamond weights 0.40ct Diamond laser inscription "GIA 6431105372" (see 3rd pic) Diamond H color VS1 clarity Ring is size 6.25 (resizable at Da...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold 2 Row Diamond Signet Ring Band sz 9 8.2g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite David Yurman signet ring is a rare find. David Yurman crafted signet ring from the 21st century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Pavé diamonds, 0.67 total carat weight Ring, 11mm Ring size: 7.5 David Yurman box included Crafted in such way that takes ones eyes and heart.
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Ring Band Domed Curve 18k Yellow Gold 12.8g sz 7.25
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Its substantial build and seamless finish reflect the meticulous craftsmanship associated with David Yurman. More details: Ring size: 7.25, 17mm wide, 9mm tall Metal: 18k yellow gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Golden Citrine and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold David Yurman cocktail ring is set with one large, faceted golden citrine weighing approximately 19.00ct.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Albion Ring with Amethyst and Diamonds in 18k Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
- 18-karat yellow gold - Faceted amethyst, 17x17mm - Pave diamonds, 0.42 total carat weight - Ring, 5-21mm wide - Ring size: 7.5 New without Tags (never worn) *David Yurman pouch,bo...
26700 David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Stax 3 Row Ring CR3190 88ADI
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Style #CR3190 88ADI 18k yellow gold, 13.7 grams All diamonds, total weight 3.00ct Diamonds are G-H color VS2 clarity Ring measures 15.5mm wide at the top, 9.5mm at the bottom Ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Faceted Wedding Band Ring Size 11
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Faceted Wedding Band Ring Material: Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Band Width: Approximately 7 mm Band Thickness: Approximately 3 mm Ring Size: US 11 ...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Triple Loop Labyrinth Ring Box
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Triple Loop Labyrinth Diamond Band This stunning David Yurman ring is set in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver White pave diamonds are set in white gold in front of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Metro Cable Ring Size 6.75 Pave Diamond 8mm Wide Band 18K Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Material: 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Type Ring Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Width: 8mm Ring Hight: 3.5mm Shank of the ring is 6mm Ring weight: 10.7gr Total carat weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold 12mm Pearl Ring size 8.25 12.9g Cable Split Open
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite David Yurman ring features a captivating design centered around a lustrous pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Golden yellow rope wraps around your finger with pave diamond balls on the end. An artistic piece made by David Yurman. There is movement and allure with this classic piece. The text...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22318 David Yurman Metro 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cable Ring Band Size 4.5
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold ring weighs 9.5g 38 round diamonds, total weight 0.58ct Diamonds G color VS2-SI1 clarity Ring on top measures 8.2mm wide Shank measures 6mm wide at the bottom Size 4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Chatelaine Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the iconic Chatelaine Collection by renowned designer David Yurman, this elegant ring is beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. It features a striking checkerboard-cut pin...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Châtelaine Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 0.16 ct. t.w. 18K yellow gold 0.3"W Ring size:8 Comes with David Yurman box Retail: $1350
David Yurman 18 Karat Rose Gold Sculpted Cable Band Ring 3mm
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K rose gold Ring Size: 6.75 Dimensions: ring measures 3mm wide Weight: 5.12 grams
18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Yellow Gold Streamline Band
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 7. Brand: David Yurman Collection/Series: Streamline Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Ring Size: 7 Pre-Owned Jewel...
Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold X Diamond Crossover Ring Band sz 6 10.8g Open Shank
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
This ring is a creation by David Yurman. Crafted with precision, it features a twisted band design in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Cushion Cut Garnet
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: sterling silver and 18K yellow gold Garnet: 1 checkerboard cushion cut= 7.00ct Diamonds: 33 round cut= 0.19cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Size: 5.5 Dimen...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Crossover Wide Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Size 4.5
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The Crossover Collection -18 k Yellow Gold -Ring size: 4.5 -Ring width: 0.3-0.7” -Diamond: 0.67 ct *New, no tags Comes with David Yurman box Retail: $5200
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Vintage David Yurman 18K .70 ctw Diamond Cross Over Pavé Ring Size 5.75
By David Yurman
Located in Conroe, TX
An iconic expression of David Yurman's celebrated artistry, this exquisite 18K Gold Sculpted Cable Crossover Ring features approximately 0.70 carats of shimmering pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Lexington Barrel Black Onyx and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Size: 7 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Ring Weight: 6.2 Grams of 18K White Gold Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Retail for $4,975.00 David Yurman black onyx and diamond Lexin...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Noblesse Sterling Silver & Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Noblesse Sterling Silver & Gold Pave Natural Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Metal: Sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 10.77 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.,75 CTE G-H...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
DAVID YURMAN Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -18k Yellow Gold & Sterling silver -Ring size: 6 -Diamonds & Pearl -Diamonds: 0.66 ct.
Designer David Yurman Signet Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Size 5 With Pouch
By David Yurman
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This designer David Yurman signet ring is crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold and showcases the brand’s timeless approach to bold yet refined jewelry design. The classic signet sil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate David Yurman Chatelaine Pave Bezel Ring - VHK#494A
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate David Yurman Chatelaine Pave Bezel Ring - VHK#494A Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.9 grams Dia...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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David Yurman Ladies Eden Eternity 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Band
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's DAVID YURMAN made polished 18K Rose gold, diamond contemporary-style wedding band with a half-round shank. Engraved with "750". The "David Yurman" trademark (or hallmark) can ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.
When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.
Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.
Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.
A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.
Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.
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.