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Egyptian Scarab Ring

18K Yellow Gold, Red Jasper & Diamond Egypt Scarab Ring by Silvia Furmanovich
18K Yellow Gold, Red Jasper & Diamond Egypt Scarab Ring by Silvia Furmanovich

18K Yellow Gold, Red Jasper & Diamond Egypt Scarab Ring by Silvia Furmanovich

By Silvia Furmanovich

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Inspired by ancient Egyptian motifs, the “Egypt Scarab Ring” features a richly colored red jasper scarab, expertly set in 18K yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr
Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr

Vintage Egyptian Scarab Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.4 gr

Located in SE

A Ring decorated with Egyptian Scarab Beetle accented with lotus leaves on the shoulders in solid 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18K Gold Egyptian Micro Mosaic Scarab Ring, Circa 1820-1829
Antique 18K Gold Egyptian Micro Mosaic Scarab Ring, Circa 1820-1829

Antique 18K Gold Egyptian Micro Mosaic Scarab Ring, Circa 1820-1829

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Egyptian Scarab Ring is special because all the small mosaics are intact not a stone missing which is rare.

Category

Antique 1820s American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Tiffany Red Favrile Glass Scarab 14K Yellow Gold Swivel Ring
Egyptian Revival Tiffany Red Favrile Glass Scarab 14K Yellow Gold Swivel Ring

Egyptian Revival Tiffany Red Favrile Glass Scarab 14K Yellow Gold Swivel Ring

Located in New York, NY

Ancient Egyptian scarab rings on which this ring is modelled, were made up of two distinct parts- the hoop and the bezel.

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20th Century Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Egyptian Gold & Faience Pottery Scarab Ring
Antique Egyptian Gold & Faience Pottery Scarab Ring

Antique Egyptian Gold & Faience Pottery Scarab Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Egyptian gold & faience pottery ring. With an old tag attached identifying the scarab as ancient.

Category

20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique 16k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Swivel Ring
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Swivel Ring

Antique 16k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Swivel Ring

Located in New York, NY

This antique swivel ring is crafted in 16k yellow gold and features an Egyptian Revival scarab beetle motif.

Category

20th Century Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI ring features an egyptian faience scarab set in 18K yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is a museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring is adorned with a central Scarab carved in Banded Agate of great beauty.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jones Woodland Art Deco Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14K Gold Antique Scarab Ring
Jones Woodland Art Deco Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14K Gold Antique Scarab Ring

Jones Woodland Art Deco Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14K Gold Antique Scarab Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval-shaped hardstone cabochon measuring 8.5 x 11.0 mm Opaque dark green in color with light bluish green mottling Carved to depict an Egyptian scarab and bezel set Flan...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring
Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring

Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm for everyone.

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Early 2000s German Egyptian Revival More Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

The Rebirth Scarab Ring in Polished Sterling Silver
The Rebirth Scarab Ring in Polished Sterling Silver

The Rebirth Scarab Ring in Polished Sterling Silver

Located in London, GB

This hand made scarab ring represent rebirth in Egyptian mythology, a constant reminder of life's transformative moments.

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2010s British Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms since ancient Egyptian times.

Category

2010s German Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pat de Verre Scarab in Massive 14kt Yellow Gold Mounting
Pat de Verre Scarab in Massive 14kt Yellow Gold Mounting

Pat de Verre Scarab in Massive 14kt Yellow Gold Mounting

Located in New York, NY

Scarab dating to the 1920's - Ring to the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival
Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival

Located in New York, NY

A museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring with a central Scarab carved in Green Chrysoprase of great beauty.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold

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Egyptian Scarab Ring with Opal Inlay and Diamonds
Egyptian Scarab Ring with Opal Inlay and Diamonds

Egyptian Scarab Ring with Opal Inlay and Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k Opal Egyptian Scarab Ring with Diamonds OPAL SCARAB LOTUS RING The Scarab is an ancient symbol found on some of the most highest Queens and Pharaohs in Egypt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Orange Glass Scarab Vermeil Ring
PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Orange Glass Scarab Vermeil Ring

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Orange Glass Scarab Vermeil Ring

By PONTIEL Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

This Scarab ring is made from orange molded glass. The glass was made in the 1950s in Japan.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Vermeil

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Carnelian Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Carnelian Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Carnelian Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring

By PONTIEL Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble carnelian.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Blue Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring
PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Blue Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring

PONTIEL Egyptian Revival Blue Glass Scarab Sterling Silver Ring

By PONTIEL Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

This Scarab ring is made from molded glass that is expertly crafted to resemble lapis lazuli.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

750 yellow gold ring with Egyptian scarab
750 yellow gold ring with Egyptian scarab

750 yellow gold ring with Egyptian scarab

Located in Berlin, DE

Details at a glance: Condition: Pre-owned – Good Seller’s note: Very good condition, minor signs of wear Brand: Unbranded Product type: Ring Purity: 18 karat Metal: Yellow gold...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring
Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring

Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

Beautiful vintage c1990s Egyptian revival, rich root beer hued Baltic amber carved scarab beetle ring in 14K yellow gold.

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1990s American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 800 Silver Mid Victorian Egyptian Revival Carved Blue Quarts Scarab Ring
Antique 800 Silver Mid Victorian Egyptian Revival Carved Blue Quarts Scarab Ring

Antique 800 Silver Mid Victorian Egyptian Revival Carved Blue Quarts Scarab Ring

Located in Champions State Gate, FL

This antique scarab ring was crafted with 800 silver in the mid to late 1800s and features a detailed scarab beetle design carved in blue quartz (otherwise known as hawk eye or blue ...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Sterling Silver Mens 3D Scarab Ring
Sterling Silver Mens 3D Scarab Ring

Sterling Silver Mens 3D Scarab Ring

By Azza Fahmy

Located in London, GB

Connecting to the past with this Sterling Silver Scarab ring in a modern three-dimensional form. The sacred beetle was associated with the ideas of existence, development, and growth...

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2010s Egyptian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring
Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring

Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow gold plate, this is surely classic and timeless yet contemporary in style. Stones are ...

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2010s Indian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Scarab Pop Art Ring Diamond

Scarab Pop Art Ring Diamond

By Bibi van der Velden

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Scarab Pop Art Ring is Bibi’s modern take on this sacred amulet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Lapis Scarab Ring
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Lapis Scarab Ring

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Lapis Scarab Ring

By BARE Fine Jewelry

Located in Antwerp, BE

SCARAB RING Redefining Ancient Classics. A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Jasper Scarab Ring
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Jasper Scarab Ring

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Jasper Scarab Ring

By BARE Fine Jewelry

Located in Antwerp, BE

SCARAB RING Redefining Ancient Classics. A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring
18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring

18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring

By Katherine Parr

Located in Manalapan, FL

This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow gold plate, this is surely classic and timeless yet contemporary in style. Stones are ...

Category

2010s Indian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

24K Gold Plated on Brass Cleopatra King Ring
24K Gold Plated on Brass Cleopatra King Ring

24K Gold Plated on Brass Cleopatra King Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The ultimate power cocktail ring represents Egypt’s scarabs and king lion signifying strength and ultimate luxury.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold, 24k Gold, Brass

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Black Enamel Scarab Ring
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Black Enamel Scarab Ring

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Black Enamel Scarab Ring

By BARE Fine Jewelry

Located in Antwerp, BE

SCARAB RING Redefining Ancient Classics. A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Unisex Scarab Ring
Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Unisex Scarab Ring

Egyptian Revival Hardstone 14 Karat Gold Unisex Scarab Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a carved scarab hardstone measuring approximately 18.8 x 13.3 mm Opaque brownish yellow in color with remnants of turquoise faience Scarab motif is very worn while back d...

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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Gold Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Gold Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Gold Ring. Crafted in yellow gold, with Austro-Hungarian hallmark.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Egyptian Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Hardstone Scarab Antique 18 Karat Gold Egyptian Revival Ring
Tiffany & Co. Hardstone Scarab Antique 18 Karat Gold Egyptian Revival Ring

Tiffany & Co. Hardstone Scarab Antique 18 Karat Gold Egyptian Revival Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Handwrought ring centering an oval hardstone cabochon Deeply carved to depict a scarab motif while underside depicts hieroglyphics Opaque bluish green with remnants of yellow and r...

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Antique 1890s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.
Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.

Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.

Located in London, GB

Egyptian scarab swivel ring. Set to centre with a finely modeled blue faience scarab bead, threaded through with a fine gold wire and positioned between two spherical terminals, proc...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Poison Swivel Scarab Motif Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Poison Swivel Scarab Motif Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Poison Swivel Scarab Motif Ring

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco Egyptian Revival poison swivel ring in the form of a scarab, in 18k gold.

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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Scarab Gold Ring, 664-332 B.C
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Scarab Gold Ring, 664-332 B.C

Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Scarab Gold Ring, 664-332 B.C

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Egyptian lapis lazuli scarab late period, 664-332 B.C.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Thomas Brogan Egyptian Revival Sapphire Gold Scarab Ring
Thomas Brogan Egyptian Revival Sapphire Gold Scarab Ring

Thomas Brogan Egyptian Revival Sapphire Gold Scarab Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 14 carat gold Egyptian Revival ring set with a Ceylon sapphire carved in the shape of a scarab, the inside decorated with hieroglyph inspired carvings, the shank decorated with pa...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Favrille Scarab in Later Egyptian Style Mounting
Tiffany & Co. Favrille Scarab in Later Egyptian Style Mounting

Tiffany & Co. Favrille Scarab in Later Egyptian Style Mounting

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Scarab ring mounted in handmade Mounting. Hand set Iridescent Scarab which pivots and one can see Hieroglyphs on the reverse. Set in 14kt Yellow Gold. Scarab ca 1920-30 - after t...

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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scarab Beetle Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Egyptian Jewelry
Scarab Beetle Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Egyptian Jewelry

Scarab Beetle Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Egyptian Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage scarab beetle ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The nicely detailed scarab beetle sits perched on the mount. The scarab represents the cy...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Egyptian Scarab Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the egyptian scarab ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect egyptian scarab ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A egyptian scarab ring from Colleen B. Rosenblat, Tiffany & Co. and Katherine Parr — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a egyptian scarab ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. Most of our egyptian scarab ring for sale are for women, but there are 36 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Egyptian Scarab Ring?

On average, a egyptian scarab ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,833, while they’re typically $281 on the low end and $23,222 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage 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.