Vintage 18K Gold & Natural Emerald Figural Flower Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage floriform gold and emerald cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a bezel
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Natural Emerald Figural Flower Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage floriform gold and emerald cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a bezel
Emerald, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Figure 8 Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 78 round cut = 0.47cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Figural Diamond Set Rose Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This charming ring is a figural rose motif, set in the center with a round
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Figural Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.714g,D:0.16ct, RUBY:0.32ct,
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Opal and Diamond Figural Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A poetic and highly expressive Art Nouveau ring (circa 1910), featuring a finely modeled figural
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Figural Nude Woman Ooak Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Figural Nude Woman OOAK holding a aquamarine stone. The Ring is a size 6 and
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Diamond Full Finger Figural Branch 'Coral' Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage yellow gold and diamond ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of branches of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Figure Eight Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian up-finger
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Modernist Hand Made 18K Gold & Gem-Set Figural Cicada / Insect Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine bench made ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. Comprised of spun & textured layers of gold
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Victorian 24k Renaissance Revival Enamel Figural Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
15th-17th century styles. A spectacular and very unusual set of figural rings from the Renaissance
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Virgo Male Figure White Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Figure White Enamel Ring. This unique piece is not just jewelry; it's a work of art that tells a story
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Ruby & Diamond Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.185g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.80ct,
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cherub Figural Solitaire Ring with Rose Cut Sapphire in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The ring weighs 17.4 grams. The 18 karat gold weight is just under 12 grams.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Figural Aquamarine Frog Ring with Diamonds, App. 0.60 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
This magnificent ring features a carved, pale greenish blue color aquamarine carved in the shape of
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb’s Aquarius Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Ring, 1970s
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Aquarius Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Green enamel Vintage Ring signed by David Webb. Circa 1970s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Arlety Key Ring Bag Charm
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage figural ARLETY gold toned key ring / bag charm. Embossed CL Made in
Gilt Metal
Unavailable
14 Karat Human Figural Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow gold Abstract cocktail ring featuring human figure motifs. Ring Size: 4, Tension
14k Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline 14k Gold Ring with Muse Figure by Franny E
By Franny E Fine Jewelry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This one-of-a-kind 14k gold ring features a stunning Paraiba tourmaline with a secret Muse figure
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Reclining Woman. Aquamarine & Diamond Ring Ca 1900
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Figural Art Nouveau Gold Ring An extremely fine aquamarine and diamond, Art Nouveau period
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Art Nouveau Carved Jet Figural Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful carved Jet ring in 14 karat yellow gold dating to the art nouveau period. Featuring a
Yellow Gold
Medusa Head Figural Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Medusa head figural gold ring circa 1970. The fantastic design comprises a three-dimensional
14k Gold
David Webb Gold Figural Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold figural ring. Signed David Webb.
King Pakal Figural Carving Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mayan king Pakal figural carving and yellow gold ring circa 1940. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ71F
Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Figural Leopard Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
18K White Gold Diamond & Emerald Figural Leopard / Jaguar Ring. The piece is in excellent
Black Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Figural Signet Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique 10k gold ring (circa 1890) features two fish on the shoulders of the band and a signet
10k Gold
Amethyst Gold Figural Gothic Curled Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
14K Gold & Amethyst Figural Gothic Curled Coiled Snake Ring. The ring is in excellent estate
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Rare Walter Schluep Figural Face Gold Silver Ring
By Walter Schluep
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Edgy Walter Schluep Figural 18k yellow gold and Sterling Silver Face Ring; eyes set
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Figural Sapphire Woman Face Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous antique Art Nouveau gold ring was made in the Netherlands and dates to the first half
Sapphire, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 16 Karat Yellow Gold Medusa Figural Signet Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Art Nouveau era yellow gold ring, dated inside 1900, is a fine example of the period's
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Matte Figural Frog Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful ring is a figural frog, matte finished with high polished
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Gold Agate Cameo Ring with Beautiful Figural Maiden Head
Located in London, GB
ring features a dark blue agate cameo that is mounted in a solid 9K gold setting. The central
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Emerald & Ruby Double Snake Figural Ring in 18K Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Fairfield, CT
This unique vintage Ilias Lalaounis 18k yellow gold emerald & ruby double snake figural ring is a
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Ring Made in 18K Gold with Diamond Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Ring Made in 18K Gold with Diamond Center This exquisite statement ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nude Figural Ring Vintage Amethyst Ruby Flower 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted oval faceted
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Mermaid Figural Coral Ring ~12.8ct Coral with Rubies in 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate Mermaid Figural Coral Ring ~12.8ct Coral with Rubies in 14K Gold This exquisite piece is a
Coral, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nude Figural Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond nude figural ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Natural Moonstone and Gold Figural Ring, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
from Burma or Ceylon.This high cabochon weighs approximately 8 cts. The ring itself, probably American
Moonstone, 14k Gold
18k Gold 9.50ctw GIA Large Cushion Tanzanite & Diamond Figure "X" Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold. This special ring features a GIA certified natural tanzanite that is perfectly accented with
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18k Gold 9.50ctw GIA Large Cushion Tanzanite & Diamond Figure "X" Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold. This special ring features a GIA certified natural tanzanite that is perfectly accented with
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl 18 Karat Gold Unisex Figural Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank - male and female Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures
Chrysoberyl, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Signet Ring Letter D 14k Yellow Gold Nymph Figure Goddess
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Art Nouveau signet ring (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique roman intaglio ring on agate figuring Athena
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique yellow gold ring set with a roman intaglio on agate, probably depicting Athena in profile
Agate, 18k Gold
Lion Head Ring 18K Gold with Enamel Art Deco Figural Sz 6.5 1960s Rare
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a cool vintage lion head ring, most likely made in the 1960s. Made from 18 carat gold, this
18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Devil Carved Figural Ring With Moonstone
Located in Fairfield, CT
This is an exquisite piece of Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically an 18-karat gold ring that
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Figural Embrace Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Carrera y Carrera figural tender embrace diamond and yellow gold, ring band. * ABOUT THIS ITEM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18K and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring in Figural Diamond Shape c1810
Located in Baltimore, MD
An early rare diamond cluster ring ring from C1810, in an unusual triangular format. In the centre
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unique Double Ruby Oval Cabochon Figure 8 "XO" Hug and Kisses Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
A pair of vivid red ruby oval cabochons are bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold and accented by 22
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Heavy 18K Gold Ethereal Figural 0.35ct Old European Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
and dates to circa 1900. This unusual figural ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features two
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lalaounis, Yellow Gold Ram's Head Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold ring figuring two slightly crossed rams' heads decorated with gadroons
Yellow Gold
Edwardian White Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) white gold ring figuring a dome with floral patterns set with rose-cut diamonds
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Jasper Intaglio '1st cent. BC' 18 Karat Gold Ring Depicting Fortune
Located in Roma, IT
The figure, in this gold ring , is a Fortuna that has a Cornucopia in the right hand, while holding
Gold, 18k Gold
Carrara Y Carrara Yellow Gold Figural Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Carrera y Carrera sensual embrace figural gold ring circa 2000. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ47A
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Gold Figural Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Carrera y Carrera Figural Ring Ternura, that's Spanish for tenderness. This outstanding
18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Matte Figural Frog Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This charming ring is a figural frog, matte finished with high polished
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Germano 18k Yellow Gold "Toro" Figure Ring
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical and artistic ring by Germano is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and features two
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Gold Full-Bodied Figure Devil Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring depicting a grimacing devilish face, hooded and with horns, incredibly detailed
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Figural Monkey Ring with Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
14K yellow gold ring. Wrapping around the finger is a charming little monkey with diamond set eyes
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pave Set Topaz Patterned Figural Giraffe Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This lovely and endearing ring is a yellow gold center figural giraffe head
Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12k Burnished Yellow Gold Figural Rams Head Ring with Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
2k yellow gold ring. This impactful, burnished yellow gold ring has a center, figural rams head
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Style Female Figure Openwork Ring Yellow Gold Signed
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Female Figure Ring in 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold, Signed, Portugal, 1980s
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ethereal Figural Kissing Ring c.1910
Located in London, GB
and dates to circa 1910. This unusual figural ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features two
18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Ring Sz 4.75 Nude Figural Vintage 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Art Nouveau moonstone nude figural ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Figural Lover's Knot and Heart Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, HM 1902
Located in Baltimore, MD
a two-fer here; the classic lover's knot and a sweet gold heart both in one ring. This ring was made
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Retro Signed 14K Gold, Diamond & Star Sapphire Owl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural cocktail ring. In 14k gold. In the shape of an owl. Pave set with small round
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Tone Figural Key Ring Bag Charm
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX gorgeous vintage figural gold tone key ring / bag charm. Embossed CL Made in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Figural Key Ring Bag Charm
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage figural gold toned key ring/bag charm. Embossed CL on the bag (see last
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Figural Key Ring Bag Charm
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX gorgeous vintage figural gold toned key ring / bag charm. Embossed CL Made in
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W 0.12 in D 0.12 in L 27.96 in
Opera-Length Fancy Figure 8 Chain with Swivel Bolt Ring Closure in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The gorgeous and versatile solid 10k gold chain with its boxy figure 8 links feels great against
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.25 in
Bosse Baller Ring Holder Mouse Animal Figure Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Baller ring holder in the form of a Mouse. Nice addition to your room
Bronze
Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond Gold Figural Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed figural Art Nouveau ring of 18K gold comprised of a maiden holding a half
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jean Mahie Gold Figural Ring
By Jean Mahie
Located in Lambertville, NJ
22k gold unusual Jean Mahie ring. Ring size - 3, ring top is 12mm x 24mm, weighs 18.3 grams. Marked
22k Gold
Jean Mahie Gold Sculpted Figure Ring
By Jean Mahie
Located in Lambertville, NJ
22k gold figural ring, designed by Jean Mahie. Ring size 3, ring top is 30mm x 20mm, weighs 23.1
22k Gold
English Diamond Emerald And Gold Figural Owl Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt and platinum and diamond beautiful craftsmanship and workmanship figural owl ring consisting
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Emerald and Rose Diamond Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 An elegant late Victorian ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, centring a vibrant emerald of approximately 1.20 carats. The cushion-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Early Victorian Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Step back in time to the elegance of the Early Victorian era with this exquisite 18ct gold square cluster ring. At its cen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian diamond daisy ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The ring features a beautiful dai...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One opal measures 7mm x 5mm, accented with 14 estimated 0.02 carat old rose cut diamonds....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Marquise Diamond & Calibrated Sapphire, Art Deco-Style Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 Discover the elegance of this stunning Art Deco-inspired platinum ring, crafted to the highest quality standards. The centrepie...
Diamond, Sapphire
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Peony flower ring with opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Peony flower ring with opal. Silver flower ring with opal. Opal cabochon ring. Nature inspired jewelry. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 3.5 gr depends from size G...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunning square...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
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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