French 1950s Colorness Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Colorness Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French, 1970s, White Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Interlaced Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Curved Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Modern 10 Carat Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KT Gold Carved Coral and Diamond Ring, French Marks
Located in Braintree, GB
Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, and struck with the French eagle head for 18KT gold. Dimensions Ring size: UK L Weight: 9.2 g Metal: 18KT gold Signature: Van Cleef & Ar...
18k Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece 18 karat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This sublime ring was inspired by the clean cut modern lines of the Art Deco movement.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.60 Carat Sapphire & 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1970's cocktail ring is hallmarked to the outer shank with the French mark for 18ct gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s 21 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,834Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of diamonds and gemstones in their pieces and this ring is no exception. The ring is signed VCA with serial number...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Diamonds with Claws 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Red Gems Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Ring
By A. Augis
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Diamond Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both diamonds measure approx. 5x3mm each. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Unheted Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 5x3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald & Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Cartier craftsmanship is clearly visible in this piece. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French gold eagle hallmark.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Has been professionally polished and cleaned. The ring is signed Cartier Paris 750 with serial number and French gold eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$16,574Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
The pattern of ruby and diamonds alternates in each flower with the central stones measuring 3.6mm and surrounding stones measuring 3mm. The ring is signed VCA 18KT with serial numb...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Cultured Pearl White Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bezel/rubover set in this fine vintage solitaire ring. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring EU49
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed VCA 18kt with serial number and French eagle gold hallmark.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,758Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Style Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Still in good condition considering the ring is 30 years old. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Large Size Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 6x4mm - the larger variant Cartier made of this design. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle gold hallmark.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Mauboussin PARIS 18KTS with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern 1, 02 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Princess-Cut Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
A piece of Van Cleef history, showing off why they are considered one of the most exquisite fine jewellery makers in the world. The ring is signed 'VCA NY 750' with serial numbers a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 2.01 Carat Ruby 1.35 Carat Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer surface of the ring shank is hallmarked with the French maker's mark and 18k gold mark (eagle's head); the ring has been independently tested using state of the art technol...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$53,033Sale Price|20% Off
French 1960s No Heat 7.42 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. An attractive daisy ring with a claw set exceptional oval Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style French 5 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18K white gold ring, eagle's head hallmark. This splendid rectangular shaped sapphire and white gold ring boasts a cushion cut Ceylan Blue sapphire held by 4 claws surrounded by bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bezel/rubover set in this fine vintage solitaire ring. The ring is signed VCA 18kt with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones. The ring is signed VCA 18ktwith serial numbers and a French eagle gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed Van Cleef & Ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of gemstones and diamonds in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 18kt with seria...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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