Edwardian .65 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.70 Ct. Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A Heart of Love This exquisite Edwardian era heart shaped ring is 1905 ca Beautiful hand crafted as unique of solid 18 kt gold topped by silver Sweet heart as love token, classic, ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Garnet and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Either side of the glittering garnets in this ring are gorgeous and colourful opals. The garnets total 30pts and the opals total approx 45pts. The setting and shoulders of this ring ...
Garnet, Opal, Gold
Edwardian 18KT Gold Natural Ruby Five Stone Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Top: 2.4 x 2.2 cm Weight: 3 grams Ring Size: UK R / US 8.75 / EU 59 Specifications Metal: 18KT gold Era: Edwardian Year: Circa 1910 Type: Five stone ring Main Gemstones: ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, hallmarked 1906
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1906, this wonderful ring features a central ruby flanked by sparkling diamonds. The central ruby is an oval cut stone weighing 0.40 carat. It is a natural u...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Yellow & White Gold Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Circa 1910 Fabulous Faceted Oval Amethyst & Diamond Ring. Set in Both Yellow & White Gold with the Most Beautiful, Floral Filigree ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian White Gold GIA Color Change Bezel Sapphire OldCut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold - We Couldn't Test the Horseshoe It Might be 14k or 18k white gold. Weight: 6.03 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (Please Contact us about sizing inquires) Ring Wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Antique Amethyst Ring. 2.30TWC Two Oval Cut Amethyst Ring Platinum Toi Et Moi
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1900 Primary Stone: Amethyst Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: ...
Amethyst, Platinum
Edwardian Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. The stones has been carved to match the curve of the band in this ring. Fully hallmarked ...
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Peridot and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum ring, a stunning example of Edwardian craftsm...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian trilogy ring features a stunning natural and unheated sapphire in its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise Five Stone Band Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Band Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 Makers Mark W C & Co This exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian Band ring features a striking five-stone design s...
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The vibrant rich red of the rubies is highly complimented by the contrasting bright white sparkle ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Opal & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian opal ring is crafted from 18ct rose gold and boasts a unique boat shape that is sure to turn heads. The...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold GIA Bezel Color Change Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 16k White Gold - Handmade Weight: 4.20 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.1mm (0.63")...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Antique Emerald Diamond Ring Edwardian Platinum Top 18K Yellow Gold F1 Emerald
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Emerald Diamond Ring Edwardian Platinum Top 18K Yellow Gold F1 Emerald This Edwardian ring is made in 18k yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting, a style commonly used i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum 0.52ctw Sapphire Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 2.17 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please let us know prior to purchase for inquiri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Carved Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold Edwardian era opal ring, a true testament to the artistry of its period.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Garnet Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Introducing a stunning 9ct Gold Edwardian Snake Ring, a true testament to intricate design and craftsmanship. This exquisite ...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Edwardian ruby and diamond ring. Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Oval Faceted Total Content 0.95 carat Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Edwardian Total weight: 3.20 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, English, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 18K Gold Opal and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold Edwardian ring features three oval Australian opals prong set with four small diamonds encrusted between them.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oval Emerald in Double Halo Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful ring featuring an oval-shaped emerald center stone showcasing a deep green hue. It is surrounded by a double halo of diamonds set in white gold. The second halo h...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat 1.20 Carat Edwardian Deco*
Located in New York, NY
.60ct Natural Oval emerald ring. 6x4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .60 carat natural marquise & round diamond H-I color Vs-2 Si-1 clarity 14 karat yell...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Oval Opal Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover enchanting elegance with this Oval Opal Vintage-Style Cocktail Ring. The luminous oval opal captivates with its shifting colors and soft glow, embodying a dreamy, ethereal b...
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a navette shaped opal cabochon measuring 5.0 x 15.0 mm White with spectral play-of-color - bead set with halo surround Platinum-topped and prong set with old European cut d...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian no heat sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k y...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vivid emerald at its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Edwardian Ring - 14k Cameo Antique Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Onyx Cut: Cameo Color: Black Style: Solitaire ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian three stone ring features a beautiful natural blue Sapphire at its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 11.05 Ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Rose Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
True love is what you will feel for this ring on the first sight Stunning, mesmerising, top quality, rare era, all facts that will make conscious of having one of the finest ever of ...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.48 Carats No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 1.20 carats - transparent deep blue. Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment. Set with talon prongs with a halo surrou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A bright ruby sits between two contrasting old cut diamonds in this Edwardian engagement ring. The oval ruby has a weight of 0.60ct, creating the perfect visual balance with the diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A lively blue sapphire sits between two charming old cut diamonds. The sapphire is oval in shape and weighs 0.40 carat. The diamonds set to either side are 0.35 carat each and they h...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian cluster ring features an oval cut sapphire at its centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds five bright emeralds and a halo of sparkling diamonds. The emeralds measure approx 15pts and the diamond total is approx 60pts. Modelled in 8 carat go...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Opal Details: Weight: 2.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Mixed colors Side Diamond D...
Yellow Gold
2.00 Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8grams Center Jade Details: Type: Untreated Weight: 2.00ct Cut: Elongated Oval Cabochon Color: Green Measu...
Rose Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
An original Edwardian Natural Ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond cluster toi et moi ring set into 18ct yellow gold. A pretty 18carat gold Edwardian double heart ring that has been ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian period, this stunning three stone ring features a vivid blue sapphire at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of sparkling old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning tribute to timeless elegance, this vintage-style ring features a luminous oval amethyst at its heart — rich in royal purple hues. Nestled above and below are six round ame...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Coral Edwardian Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 10k Carved Cameo Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Carved Cameo Style: Cocktail Solitaire Measurements Face Hei...
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Antique Ruby Belcher Ring – High Carat Gold Edwardian Solitaire – Vintage
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1900s Antique High Carat Gold Ruby Belcher Ring This early 1900s ruby ring is crafted in rich high-carat gold, set in a classic Belcher mount where the prongs are carved directly fr...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Onyx Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A bold oval onyx commands attention at the center of this creative vintage-style cocktail ring, radiating sleek sophistication. The deep black stone creates a dramatic contrast that ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 7.76 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
It's a unique ring with celebrated antique origins. Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum - Weight: 5.78 Grams - Setting: Bezel - Origin: Edwardian, circa 1915-1935 - Size: 5.5 (a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning trilogy ring from the Edwardian period features an oval cut, 0.90 carat, ruby at it’s centre flanked by two 0.20 carat old cut diamonds, all claw set into a platinum mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This jaw dropping ring, an Art Deco design piece of art is made of white gold and features an approx. 0.70 carat central bezel set blue sapphire. The rest of the ring’s top contains ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Style Floral Motif Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement with this Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Motif Dinner Ring. Featuring a vibrant oval sapphire at the center, the ring is surrounded by sparkling dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly radiant, this Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Ring captures timeless elegance with a vibrant, nature-inspired touch. A smooth, luminous peridot cabochon takes center stage, it...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Oval Emerald Diamond Sun Ray Halo Unique Luxury Vintage 18 White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Vivid Oval Emerald Diamond Sun Ray Halo Unique Luxury Vintage Style White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold 10.00 CT Vivid Fancy Intense Green Oval-Shape Emerald Emerald is a very vivid,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Oval Ruby Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features a vibrant oval-shaped ruby as the centerpiece, complemented by two shimmering stones on either side. The elegant vintage-inspired setting highlights the ruby's rich color, ...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating Ceylon sapphire at its center, radiating a deep, rich blue hue. Surrounded by a sparkling diamonds, the design adds a touch of vintage glamour and sophistication. The g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian three stone ring features a natural blue Sapphire at it's centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified Vintage Caged Line Ring Shank with Oval Cabochon Lavender Type A Jade
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of this stunning lavender jade ring. The oval shape cabochon cut jade has been certified as a Type A natural jade by Mason Kay, a respected aut...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Certified 6.35 Ct Imperial Topaz 1.20 CT Diamond three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find Imperial Topaz is also known as “precious Topaz”. It is the most sought after in the Topaz family, considered to be the color of the setting sun, imperial topaz gets its na...
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum
$110 / item
Silver925 Natural Turquoise Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Turquoise, Silver
$70Sale Price / item|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Onyx Vintage Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, highlightin...
Onyx, Silver
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.