Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring. A gold ring composed of a flat circular plaque featuring a black and white enamel skull, leading to rounded shoulders which flow directly through to ...
Tourmaline gold enamel skull ring memento Mori
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull adorned with a crown and deific 10mm x 8mm rubellite tourmaline perched ...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
THEO FENNEL Solid Sterling Silver/Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Theo Fennell Alias Sterling Silver and Enamel Snake Skull Ring. Heavy ring 39.8grams. Big, and bold!
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Theo Fennell Silver and Blue Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Ring by Theo Fennell, designed as a silver skull with a blue enamelled snake Stamped TF for Theo Fennel, English hallmarks Size EU: 56, US: 78 1/4 Circa 2015 Theo Fenn...
Silver
Theo Fennell Silver and Black Enamel Skull Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Ring by Theo Fennell, designed as a silver skull with a black enamelled snake Stamped TF for Theo Fennel, English hallmarks Size EU: 58, US: 8 /1/2 (also available in E...
Silver
925 Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Sapphires Diamonds Guilloche Enamel Skull Ring
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
Skull ring in 925 sterling silver and 18K gold, set with diamonds and sapphires, and decorated with guilloche enamel.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 24kt yellow gold this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull perched atop a signature scrolled William Llewellyn Griffiths split shan...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 24k Gold
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Gold, Enamel and Violet Blue Sapphire
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull adorned with a platinum crown and GIA certified exquisite 7.63mm x 6.52m...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Skull Ring by Codognato
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting the skull with diamond eyes and shell on the side. Size 7 1/2 Signed A. Codoganto Weight: 11,27gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, brilliant cut diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels and rose-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Codognato Enamel Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels.
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
An Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels,rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
An Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels,rose-cut diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES A Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, rose-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Holly Dyment Gold, Enamel and Gemset Skull Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and gemset Skull ring. Holly Dyment. Designed as an white, cream and black enamel skull, against a light blue background, wearing a crown of red flowe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Enamel Diamond Gold Skulls Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 14K Yellow Gold band ring Decorated in Black Enamel and set with 5 round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .30 Carats. Measuring 5/16 inch wide, finger size = 7 1/4
Diamond, 14k Gold
Codognato Enamel Diamonds Gold Skull Poison Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multi colored enamels.With a secret compartment on the skull on the top Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Renaissance Revival Enamel Ruby Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The ruby eye black enamel Memento Mori skull surmounted by a dark green enamel quatrefoil, the shoulders decorated with multi colored enamel scrolls. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Sign...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Crowned Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An enamel and diamond skull ring, the centre crowned skull and cream enamel with diamond-set eyes, to gold split shoulders and twisted designed shank, estimated total diamond weight ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very early ring with black enamel etching along the sides and back and a perfectly shaped skull in intaglio on the front.
Silver
Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Skull Ring with Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
Black enamel head and white enamel bones, 18kt rose gold, ruby and rose cut diamond. Size 7 Weight 20.7 gr.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1980s Attilio Codognato Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Four Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
All the ring decorated with champleve multicolored enamels Mounted in 18Kt gold Signed Codognato Venezia Finger size: 8 3/4 Weight: 15.6 gr
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Enamel Onyx Diamond Skull on Tray Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, a round onyx, and rose cut diamonds Mounted in 18Kt gold Signed A.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Enamel Diamond Ruby gold Skull Shell Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, rose cut diamonds eyes and square shape collet set ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Renaissance Style Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Snake Lizard Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The Renaissance style Memento Mori skull with a snake entering inside and a lizard ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, round cut diamonds eyes and pear cut diamond at ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Bones and Dices Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels and rose cut diamonds eyes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Codognato Enamel Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Codognato Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, diamonds eyes ,round shape collet set ruby, snake and grey mouse on the side.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Codognato Renaissance Style Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The Renaissance style Memento Mori skull with champleve multicolored enamels, round cut cognac diamonds eyes and round cut ruby at the top. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A. Codo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Attilio Codognato Renaissance Style Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Lizard Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The Renaissance style Memento Mori skull with a lizard ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, round cut diamonds eyes and pear cut diamond at the top.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
A.Codognato Small Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Attilio Codognato Renaissance Revival Enamel Ruby Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Memento Mori skull surmounted by a red enamel eye, the shoulders decorated with round rubies and multi colored enamel scrolls. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A. Codognato Vene...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Codognato Renaissance Style Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The Renaissance style Memento Mori skull with champleve multicolored enamels, round cut diamonds eyes and pear cut diamond at the top. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A. Codognato...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Diamond Enamel and Gold Four Headed Skull Ring Circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, diamond, enamel, and 18-karat gold four-headed skull ring by Attilio Codognato, Italy.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
A.Codognato Small Enamel Diamond Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels and old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Attilio Codognato Renaissance Revival Enamel Ruby Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
The ruby eye white enamel Memento Mori skull surmounted by a dark green enamel quatrefoil, the shoulders decorated with small skulls and multi colored enamel scrolls. Mounted ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Skull Memento Mori Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, diamonds eyes and square shape collet set ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Attilio Codognato Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Skull and Crown "Memento Mori" ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Rose-cut diamond accents; signed A. Codognato on the back Mounted in silver and 18Kt yellow gold Weight: 15.6 gr Finger size: 6 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Silver Pirate Skull Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
With an enamelled bandana the skull ring has a full set of Deakin & Francis hallmarks for authenticity and comes packaged in unique ring box and Deakin & Francis gift bag.
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Silver Pirate Skull Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
With an enamelled bandana the skull ring has a full set of Deakin & Francis hallmarks for authenticity and comes packaged in our unique ring box and Deakin & Francis gift bag.
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
An enamel and diamond skull ring, the centre a skull and crossbones set in patchy white and yellow enamel with diamond-set eyes, shoulders set with a silver ball to silver split shou...
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
An enamel and diamond skull ring, the centre a skull and cross bones set in patchy white, yellow and red enamel with diamond-set eyes, to silver split shoulders and twisted designed ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Momento Mori 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Skull Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 22 carat yellow gold and black enamel example.
Gold, Enamel
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel & Rubellite Tourmaline
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull adorned with a crown and deific 10mm x 8mm rubellite tourmaline perched ...
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Catacomb Saint Skull Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Tsavorite Garnet
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Handcrafted in luxurious 22kt yellow gold this stunning ring features a saintly baroque style enamelled skull adorned with a crown and hypnotic 7.4mm x 6.2mm 1.6ct Tsavorite garnet p...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Memento Mori Diamond Skull Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous. The skull is set with Diamond eyes, approx. 0.22ct each Diamond 0.44ct in total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century Memento Mori Garnet Skull Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century memento mori enamel skull garnet and diamond ring. Table cut garnet and rose cut diamonds set in silver on gold settings, with forked shoulder details.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Impressive Momento Mori 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Skull Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 22 carat yellow gold and black enamel example.
Gold, Enamel
Impressive 18 Carat Gold and Enamel Skull Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold and enamel example.
Gold, Enamel
A. Codognato Rock Crystal Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Paris, FR
A rose cut diamonds, rock crystal, cream enamel, 18 k yellow gold and silver ring. Signed A. Codognato.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Alexander McQueen Large Blue Enamel Skull Bracelet
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Delvaux Tempete MM Bag in Black Souple Box Calf Leather with Arizona leather lining. Polished silver tone hardware. Bag comes with dust bag, additional shoulder strap, care cards & l...
Victorian Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Locket Back Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beauty has an incredibly decorative 9ct gold shank and a locket back on the underside of the cluster. Sat on top of the swirling detail is a cluster of five bright turquoise and...
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$3,234
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Surrealist Maison Gripoix Lady Bug Earrings from the 1980's likely for Dominique Aurientis. These are unsigned but we have handled lady bug motifs of hers before. Beautifull...
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vivienne Westwood Bustier top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood bustier in velveteen and wool jersey. This bustier was originally on display at Canada's Museum of Design. There are boning on both front and back. The front length...
Vivienne Westwood cotton jersey mini dress with François Boucher print, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood, cotton jersey mini dress with a print of François Boucher's painting of Daphnis and Chloe. Spring-Summer 1991
1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Blue + White Heart Print Flutter Sleeve 70s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty late 1970s PIERRE CARDIN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue and white heart print flutter sleeve dress! Features a blue background with white hearts printed throughout. Elastic wais...
Vintage Lace Wedding Gown with Scalloped Edges and Long Sleeves Size Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage wedding gown is fabricated from layers of white lace featuring scalloped edges and satin. The scalloped neckline is adorned with sequins and pearl accents. There are cen...
Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, of rectangular form with semi-circular ends, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning w...
Silver
Antique Georgian Gold, Diamond, Seed Pearl, and Blue Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
A true antique Georgian period (late 18th century) 10 karat yellow gold, diamond, seed pearl, and blue enamel mourning ring.The central urn motif set with one pear shaped old mine cu...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Convex Rock Crystal Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period:2-3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 12.82 gr The ring features a gold setting, inset with a convex rock crystal intaglio. The intaglio is engraved ...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian 18K Gold Table Cut Ruby Ring, Late 18th Century, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful example is completely original, it features a lovely flower bow shape with decorat...
Ruby, 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.
Throughout history, people have worn rings as symbols. They represented wealth and power for kings. Rings, whether fine jewelry or vintage fashion rings, have been given as gifts to mark significant occasions and accomplishments in life. They are also seen as a sign of love when worn on a certain finger.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
Signet rings are one of the oldest types of rings. They often have a family crest or seal engraved on the ring that the wearer can imprint into melted wax. Although most people don’t use wax seals anymore, signet rings are an enduring style.
The type of metal chosen for a ring is an important factor in its design. Gold is a classic choice for fine jewelry, and, for costume jewels, gold offers a range of hues that includes yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Platinum is becoming a popular choice for its elegance. For fashion jewelry lovers, silver rings remain a must-have accessory, particularly those embellished with turquoise or coral.
A stone can add a pop of color or allure to a ring. Many people choose to wear rings featuring their birthstone. Diamonds are popular with those seeking the perfect engagement ring (a search that can prove intimidating), and they also make beautiful fashion rings, from solitaire rings with single stones to rings with groups of stones.
Zircon rings are similar to diamonds and come in various colors. Some rings feature a large stone surrounded by smaller stones in a halo. They can all be the same stone, or they can have different stones to include more colors.
Fashion rings are an easy way to add jewelry to any outfit. Find a collection of vintage fashion rings on 1stDibs that have glitz and glamour to match your style.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.