Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1969, this delightful Fede ring is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The hand clasping
Vintage 1960s Unknown Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Fede Ring, hallmarked 1969
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1969, this delightful Fede ring is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The hand clasping
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing
18k Gold
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fede ring featuring a trio of a ruby, diamond and an emerald. A Fede
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Extremely Rare, Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Fede Ring, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
Extremely Rare, Georgian turquoise and diamond fede ring. Composed of two joined hands set with
Diamond, Turquoise
Medieval Sapphire Fede Ring, circa 14th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Medieval sapphire fede ring. Centrally set with one oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in a
Sapphire, 18k Gold
High Carat Gold Fede Ring. England or Western Europe, 17th–18th century.
Located in London, GB
High Carat Gold Fede Ring. England or Western Europe, 17th–18th century. Ring size R 1/2 UK
C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a bejeweled heart
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1790 ca Provenance: Italy Finger size: 7 ¼ Weight: 5.30 gr The ring, dated around 1790
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian Gimmel/Fede Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gimmel Fede RIng with two heart Probably Italy, c. 1800 Gold Weight 1.03 gr., US size 8.25
Gold
English vintage Fede Garnet ring 9 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous vintage fede ring is English origin London 1968 – vintage version with more than 60
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Bourbon Era "Ricordo" Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
An incredibly rare southern Italian Bourbon-era fede ring circa 1790, from what was formerly known
Gold
HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10
Located in Baltimore, MD
and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in
9k Gold
C1910 Irish Claddagh ring with Hands Grasping Heart motif, size 7
Located in Baltimore, MD
and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in
9k Gold
Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italy, 1820 ca With light blue enamel Maker's mark Finger size: 8 Weight: 1.7 gr
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Gold Silver And Diamond Georgian Fede Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A 19th century ring in 585 thousandths gold, enamel and silver set with brilliants, with the
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
18kt Gold and Diamonds Wedding Band
Located in Cattolica, IT
superiore rimanda ai gioielli tipici degli anni '70. Questa tipologia di fede è perfetta per essere
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,911 / item
Sacchi Band 18k Yellow Gold Steps Collection
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
The ring is made of 18-karat satin-finished yellow gold with set by white diamonds, from Sacchi's "Steps" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax cas...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,149 / item
Sacchi Wedding Ring in 18K Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful band ring satin yellow gold, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of Sac...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,088 / item
18k Satin Yellow Gold Sacks Wedding Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Bellissima fede di matrimonio in oro giallo satinato, realizzato a mano con la tecnica della
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hexagonal Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Cattolica, IT
Un anello a fede realizzato in Oro 18 Kt dal design contemporaneo che, allo stesso tempo, strizza
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$348Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Anello a fede lavorata a mano in Italia con un diamante taglio brillante di 0.02 ct. La fede
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 54mm
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, IT
Fede matrimoniale MANO J. anello titanio diamanti bianchi 0.81 carati. Anello fede matrimoniale in
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
Wedding band MANO J ring titanium white diamonds 0.81 carat size 62mm
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, IT
Fede matrimoniale MANO J. anello titanio diamanti bianchi 0.81 carati. Anello fede matrimoniale in
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Titanium
Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Mano or Hand motif jewelry has a rich history. The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Fede ring Western Europe, 16th - 17th century Gold Weight 3.8 gr; Circumference 61.64 mm; US size 9
Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring with Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Organic Fede Ring With Diamonds Ct 1.00. Beautiful All Around Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Fede Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Fede Ring With Australian Pearl Ct 67 And Diamonds Ct 0.46. This Moveable Ring Can
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Located in New York, NY
The two hands of this Victorian ring unclasp into two bands connected by hinge at the bottom. Fede
18k Gold
Unavailable
17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart
Located in Chicago, IL
Fede Ring with Heart England, 17th century Gold, enamel Weight 1.88 gr.; circumference 44.77mm
Gold
Unavailable
Fede Ring, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
The Italian phrase mani in fede means “hands clasped in faith”. The three part design takes in
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
This English ring, made in 18K is a fede-like design. The hands themselves are not clasped but they
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Ruby Gold Opening Fede Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare 18th century ring with clasped hands that open to reveal a heart. It has two small cabochon
Ruby, 15k Gold
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Inlay
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
The Italian phrase mani in fede means “hands clasped in faith”. The three part design takes in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fede Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold with Enamel Inlay
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
The Italian phrase mani in fede means “hands clasped in faith”. The three part design takes in
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold Fede Gimmel Ring with Ruby and Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Gimmel Fede RIng with Inscription "GAGE D'AMITIE" Probably England, c. 1750 Gold, ruby and diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in Sterling Silver & 9kt Rose Gold
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
, loyalty, and friendship. They form part of a group of European finger rings called fede rings deriving
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 9kt White & 9kt Rose Gold
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
friendship. They form part of a group of European finger rings called fede rings deriving from the Italian
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
Anatomical Heart & Claddagh Ring Set in 18kt Yellow, 18kt White & 18kt Rose Gold
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
European finger rings called fede rings deriving from the Italian phrase “mani in fede” meaning hands
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding AIG Certified Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
finger rings called "fede rings". The ring bound all the love secrets and traditions in one piece. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.261 Carat Diamond Brilliant 18 Karat Gold Engagement Solitaire Wedding Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
friendship. The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of European finger rings called "fede rings". The ring bound
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Museum. See for example the fede ring 1961,1202.269; posy AF.1268 with a similar italic script and
Gold
Unavailable
Gold PLated brass statment ring by Vita Fede
Located in Newark, DE
Stunning big statement ring with CZ crystals for any special occasion by Vita Fede. * Size 7&1/2
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable
Lucifer Vir Honestus Fede Diamond Band
Located in Jackson, WY
, handmade metal work that illuminates the oneiric beauty of natural crystals. This ring features a fluid
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Silver Gilt Fede Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Russian "Fede" ring of clasped hands in silver gilt, c. 1880. The fede ring traditionally
Gilt Metal, Silver
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
accents. Weight: 2.5 gr Size: 8 Also called "Fede Ring".The name "fede" comes from the Italian phrase
Yellow Gold
Antique Gold and Hair Fede Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian 18K yellow gold "fede" ring of clasped hands and plaited hair. The clasped hands are a
18k Gold
Victorian Fede Ring of 9ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A beautifully symbolic antique fede ring dating from 1880–1900, featuring joined hands crafted in
9k Gold
Antique Gentlemen's Gold Fede Ring, Size 15
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful 9K rose gold Fede ring with two hands clasped in friendship or betrothal. Fede, Italian
10k Gold
Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold gimmel or fede ring with three hinged parts, each set with a
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Designed as the traditional Aretinian so called “Fede
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
crystal table cut. The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K/10K Yellow Gold Engraved Fede Hands Ring. This pristine fede ring
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful 18K hand over heart fede ring. - the word fede means faithful. The Victorians were fond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring. This
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Gimmel Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
rings like the fede rings.) Each is topped with a diamond-set motif. Outwardly rotating the individual
Antique 18K Pearl Forget Me Not Hand Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique circa 1830 18K fede ring, a ring with hands that come together with a gift offering of a
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Fede Gimmel Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage fede gimmel ring. The ring is comprised of three separate 18ct yellow gold
Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
. One ring is set with a rose-cut diamond. Finger size: 6 1/4 - Gross weight: 7.57 g The fede design
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold "Fede", Clasped Hand, Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Open this striking ring to reveal the heart being clasped by the two hands. These rings, also
18k Gold
Italian Gimmel/Fede Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Italy, 1820 ca With blue and light blue enamel Maker's mark Finger size: 8 1/2
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Gimmel Ring Opens 14k Yellow Gold Heart Friendship Band 6 Fede Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Gimmal ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Gimmel rings have been popular for
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hands and Heart Ring with Star Diamond
Located in Baltimore, MD
15K gold fede or love ring with two hands coming together to enclose a gold heart with a single
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Located in New York, NY
clasped in friendship, reminiscent of a fede gimmel ring. A shining symbol of love from one of Europe’s
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hendrik Soorbeek 17th Century Fede Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold fede ring with two hands holding a ribbon or a Lemniscaat (symbol for eternity or eternal
18k Gold
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
This fede ring is composed of three rings, two of which are decorated with intertwining hands
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare European 14th/15th Century 22/24 Kt Fede Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Possibly English late 14th/15th century 22/24 Kt solid gold Fede ring from a private Italian
22k Gold
Georgian 18k yellow gold with enamel forget me nots clasped Fede ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian 18k yellow gold Fede ring features enamel forget-me-not motifs and a clasped hands
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century Gimmel Fede Ring Italian 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
fullest in this sumptuous ring composed of symbolically rich elements: Fede hands, connected bands and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
crystal table cut. The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian
Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
blue enamel at the sides Also called "Fede Ring".The name "fede" comes from the Italian phrase mani
Yellow Gold
Classic Claddagh Crowned Heart in Hands, Fede 14k Yellow Gold Ring, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
tradition known as Fede rings, hands joined in faith, from the Italian Mani in Fede. When worn in certain
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Irish Claddagh 18 Karat Gold Hands and Heart Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
and part of a group of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in
18k Gold
C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9
Located in Baltimore, MD
Galway in Ireland and are among a genre of Fede rings, Italian for "hands joined in faith". The hands
9k Gold
Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
dissimilar to the earlier Fede style often found in rings of betrothal. We can see that each hand has a
Georgian Fedé and Gimmel Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian fedé and gimmel ring, consisting of two outer flat and one middle ridged yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Gold Fede Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century gold Fede ring. Originally part of the Louis De Clerq Collection. Circa 1760, French
Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Fede Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful rare antique Silver Fede ring is
Silver
Georgian Yellow Gold Gimmel Fede Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Georgian c.1790s 18 Carat Gold Gimmel Fede ring with beautiful details on the cuffs
18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Divine 1970s Jean Muir Pleated Chiffon Ivory Black Dots Layered dress
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The self-taught Jean Muir made her name in the 1960s, creating a reputation for exquisitely tailored timeless, feminine clothing. Having previously worked as a designer for the famou...
NALLY GIA Fancy Pink Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural GIA Certified Fancy Light Purplish Pink Diamond Ring This rectangular mixed cut diamond weighs 4.03 carat (Color: Fancy Light Purplish Pink, Clarity: SI1, GIA# ) set in 18k...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Harry Winston Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning sapphire and diamond ring by Harry Winston. Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring crafted by the renowned jeweler Harry Winston. This lovely piece is co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vivienne Westwood pink striped cotton 3-piece suit, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood 3-piece suit ▪ Constructed from salmon pink cotton with burgundy, lilac and white stripes ▪ Oversized shirt with signature embroidered orb ▪ Fitted waistcoat wi...
Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Corset With Macandreas Plaid & Rhinestone 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic vintage Vivienne Westwood Gold Label "Anglomania" collection corset top featuring iconic MacAndreas plaid overlay with rhinestones,...
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Extremely rare original Vivienne Westwood corset. Spring Summer Collection 1992. Worn on the runway as well as seen on Susie Cave. Black lace mesh corset with signature A...
Sold|$5,081
Size: 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
Iconic Tartan skirt-suit with " faux-cul" on the skirt Vivienne Westwood
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic Tartan skirt-suit with " faux-cul" on the skirt . Main fabric: 100% wool. Velvet collar. Lining: 54% acetate, 46% rayon. Branded button and buttonhole closure. Pocket on bot...
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,906
Size: approx. IT44 - FR40 - UK12 - US8
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
NWT Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Backless Semi Sheer Lace Ivory Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
NWT Gianni Versace S/S 2002 Plunging Neckline Halter Backless Semi Sheer Corset Style Lace Up Ivory Dress Gown IT 44
$5,270
Size: See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Purple Ruffled Lace-Up Back Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: The lace back design makes bust and waist flexible (not limited to the laid-flat measurements) to adjust...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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