Oval Cut Aquamarine East West Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning aquamarine solitaire ring is a study in confident, minimalist luxury — where a single exceptional gemstone does all the talking. A generously sized oval cut aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave & Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.20ct (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Jade and Diamond Halo East West Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent jade and diamond halo ring is a stunning and distinctive piece, featuring a large oval cabochon jadeite jade set in a bold east/west orientation that gives the ring ...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 5 Carat Fire Opal East-West Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Centered by an absolutely amazing, fiery 5 carat Australian opal bursting with a kaleidoscope of flashing colors, this vintage cocktail ring boasts a unique East-West orientation.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
5.52 Carat East West Oval Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 5.52 Carat East West Oval Blue Sapphire, enhanced either side with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.8...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.85 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Platinum East-West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage marquise cut natural diamond cluster east-west set cocktail ring in platinum 900. Set with a stunning handmade two prong setting fastening the diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold GIA 1.79ctw Marquise Diamond East West Wide Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity -1.29ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (20) ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Triangular Citrine Cocktail Ring with Amethyst in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary citrine and amethyst ring is a masterclass in bold, color-forward fine jewelry design that demands to be noticed. Two magnificent triangular checkered cut citrines...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring East West 14k White Gold Sz 5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The amethyst is in very good condition and free of cracks or chips. The east to west setting highlights the beautiful rich royal purple amethyst making this ring a standout!
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
East West Ridged Onyx Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This black onyx and diamond ring makes a bold, dramatic statement with its striking contrast of deep, glossy black onyx and shimmering diamonds. The two large black onyx stones ancho...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This elegant ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a captivating pink oval-cut tourmaline at its center. Framed by sparkling round-cut diamonds, the ric...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Sapphire And Diamond Twin East West Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This ring is a beautiful example of vintage jewellery, featuring a combination of sapphires and diamonds with intricate details. Here’s a detailed description: Ring Design: Style: V...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Kai Bella 1.50ctw Oval Opal East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An oval natural opal is set east–west in a clean, minimal frame, allowing the stone’s shifting fire to take center stage. The horizontal orientation introduces a quiet sense of balan...
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Ocean Wave 2.70ctw Amethyst East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Set in 14K rose gold, this East-West ring features a vibrant pear-cut amethyst, embraced by flowing, wave-like lines that echo the calm rhythm of the sea. The gemstone’s brilliance s...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
de Boulle High Jewelry Collection East-West Ring
By de Boulle Diamond and Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
East-west is when this magnificent ruby is placed in an unusual way- horizontal. This gives the ruby a modern and unique look. Meticulously hand-crafted in 18K yellow gold. The natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B East West Set Citrine Cocktail Ring with Yellow Sapphires 18 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.75 This bold bridge-style cocktail ring by Sonia B features a striking east-west set citrine in a warm, golden hue.
Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Cabochon Rose Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This enchanting ring showcases a luminous cabochon-cut rose quartz at its center, exuding a soft blush hue that feels both romantic and serene. The rose quartz is embra...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Cut East West Black Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 This statement ring showcases a mesmerizing oval-cut opal radiating with captivating flashes of multiple colors, from rich blues and greens to fiery reds. The vibrant ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Bella 2.50ctw Emerald-Cut Peridot East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
With its clean architectural lines and refreshing hue, this East-West ring offers a modern twist on classic elegance. The 2.50ctw emerald-cut peridot is bezel-set horizontally in 14K...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
East-West Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This ring is set in 18K yellow gold and features an elongated, east-west arrangement across the finger. At its center sits a horizontally placed sapphire, its blue tone providing str...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Set Oval Cut Iolite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This striking ring features a violet-blue iolite center stone, its deep, moody color enhanced by the graceful oval cut. The centerpiece is flanked by shimmering round d...
Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Oval Cut Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring with Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This eye-catching ring features a bold oval-cut Swiss blue topaz set horizontally across the finger. The vivid blue gemstone takes center stage, framed by a checkerboar...
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ocean Wave 2.60ctw Citrine East-West Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This East-West ring centers on a glowing citrine, its golden hue reminiscent of sunlight dancing across a tranquil shoreline. Set in 14K yellow gold, the gem is held in a graceful wa...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Green Oval Tourmaline East West Horizontal Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
This elegant ring features a stunning green oval Tourmaline, set in an east-to-west horizontal bezel for a fresh and modern aesthetic. Its sleek design makes it perfect to wear solo ...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
East West Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
East West Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band Description: This breathtaking eternity ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a continuous, shimmering circle of exceptionall...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Satin Oval Amethyst East West Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
The unisex East West Ring is very streamlined and satin finished and has been crafted as a dome.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Amethyst Ring. Elongated Oval Amethyst East West Ring Platinum Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx 5.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stone: Amethysts Secondary Stone ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Kai Contemporary 14K Gold 2.00ct Lab-Grown Emerald East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A refined emerald ring featuring a 2.00 carat emerald-cut lab-grown emerald, set in a distinctive east-west orientation. The horizontal placement introduces a modern, architectural b...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold East-West Oval Pink Tourmaline Bezel Diamond Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
Description A bright pink oval tourmaline is set horizontally in a sleek 14k white gold bezel, giving this ring a distinctly modern, east–west silhouette. Beneath the clean outline o...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.49 Carat East West Green Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed 3.49 Carat East West Green Tourmaline and Diamond Hand-Crafted Show Stopper Platinum Ring. Centering an Awesome 3.49 Carat Green Tourmaline, Hand se...
Diamond, Tourmaline
Kai Snake Protection Emerald-Cut 1.01ctw Aquamarine & Diamond East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Kai Snake Protection Emerald-Cut 1.01ctw Aquamarine & Diamond East-West Ring captures attention with its cool blue aquamarine, set horizontally in an elegant east-west style. The...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Ocean Wave 3.10 ctw Swiss Blue Topaz East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Dive into the calming hues of our 3.10 ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz East-West Ring, set in 14K solid gold. Inspired by the rhythm of ocean waves, the elongated east-west setting sho...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Kai Snake 2.52 ctw London Blue Topaz Sapphire East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Bold, elegant, and timeless—this Kai Snake 2.52 ctw London Blue Topaz Sapphire East-West Ring showcases a natural London blue topaz set in an east-west orientation. The gemstone is a...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Yellow Gold Jadeite & Diamond Ring -18k Saddle Cut 2.34ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Untreated Carat(s): 2.16ct Cut: Saddl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald 1.89ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Date: April 21, 2026 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.79ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Garnet Diamond Ring January East to West 14K Gold Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous east to west garnet is set in a unique setting! There are 10 diamonds that accent the emerald cut garnet. The ring is a solid 14 karat yellow gold setting with gorgeous...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
White Gold Peridot & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 3.10ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 2.80ct Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|28% Off
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$499Sale Price|28% Off
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Amethyst East-West Ring with White Zircon 5.49 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Amethyst = 5.24 Carats Origin: Natural, Cut: Emerald 44 White Zircons = 0.25 Carats Origin: Synthetic, Cut: Round Metal: Rhodium...
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$878Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 0.54ctw Rectangular Emerald Diamond Sides East West Dainty Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Rectangular Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 4.8x3.7mm - 0.36ct (exact) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Bella East-West 2.2 ctw Emerald-Cut AAA-grade Aquamarine Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
At its heart lies a mesmerizing east-west emerald-cut 2.2 ctw aquamarine, radiating serene hues reminiscent of clear skies and tranquil seas. The horizontal setting breathes fresh li...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring - 14k Modified Barrel 8.02ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s)...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.31 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Halo East-West Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A deeply saturated 6.31-carat green tourmaline ring. Set east-west in 14-karat white gold, the cushion-cut gem rules the hand with a verdant, lush, forest-green intensity that comes ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.87ctw GIA Faint Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond East West Bow Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Gorgeous Diamond - Prong Set - Faint Yellow U to V Color - VS2 Clarity -3.0ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Detai...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Blue Green - Clean - 3ctw (exact) ** See Sapphire Certification Details Below ** (2) Natural Genuine Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Snake 1.82 ctw Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover the mesmerizing Kai Snake 1.82 ctw Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold, a perfect blend of vibrant luxury and artistic craftsmanship. The rich natural garnet, with ...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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