Signed Vintage Cartier 18K White Gold Script Logo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: Marked to the interior of the ring for 51 / Copyright / 750 / French hallmark / Cartier / CX5857.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Platinum Diamond Ballerine Solitaire Ring 0.9ct D/IF XXX
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A captivating platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Ballerine Solitaire collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four prong setting weighin...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Trinity 18k Multitone Gold 6 Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier ring from the iconic Trinity collection features 6 interconnected bands crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and set with 30 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum and Chanel set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, the 3.5 m.m wide Ring is Chanel set with 22 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2.64 Carats and Grading as G in Color a...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panthere Claws Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier dome ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k white gold, accented with black onyx, and pave-set with round brilliant D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diam...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 54 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature ring from the Love collection by Cartier in rose gold. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic Cartier screws...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring – Mini Model, Paved Diamonds, White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
An iconic emblem of enduring passion, the Cartier LOVE collection has captivated hearts since its creation in 1970s New York. This elegant small model ring is crafted in luminous 18K...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Size Diamond Walking Panthere Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An emerald eye and onyx nose complete the design. Signed Cartier and marked 750. French hallmarks. Serial numbers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Basier Du Dragon Diamond Enamel and Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Cartier • Model : Baiser du Dragon • Period : Modern • Ring size : 51 or 5.25 US • Resizing : Impossible • Matierial :enamel ,18k white gold • Gemstone type : Diamond • ...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Cartier Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.51ct D/VVS2 GIA Certified
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier. The solitaire ring features a round brilliant cut diamond set in a classic 4 prong mount weighing 1.51ct, D colour and VVS2 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Vintage Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 142078 Listing Title: Cartier Vintage Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold 3.5 CTW Condition Description: Retai...
White Gold
Cartier yellow gold full diamond set Love ring 4mm wide
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier diamond Love ring in 18ct yellow gold. The band diamond set throughout with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.31ct punctuated by screw motifs, Cartie...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$26,388Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1.2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 1895 Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and timeless engagement ring is an authentic Cartier 1895 Solitaire piece, showcasing a stunning round brilliant-cut diamond as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Mini Love ring in rose gold and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Love mini ring in 18k rose gold and diamonds. Original price: €5,450. Condition: like new. Size: 50. Width: 2.6 mm. Diamond weight: 0.19 carats. Total weight: 1.92 g. Signed...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Gold Stackable Trinity Band Ring Set
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French made Cartier original, these bands are of the highest quality make. One in each color of 18K gold, rose white and yellow, the white gold band is studded with diamonds. Signe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lanières 18 Carat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Discover Cartier’s exquisite craftsmanship with this stunning wedding band from the now-discontinued Lanières collection, beautifully crafted in cool 18 carat white gold and finished...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 63 B4032500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the iconic Love collection by Cartier. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub-over setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont Bull's Eye Quartz Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Bull's Eye Quartz Santos Dumont Ring by Cartier. With 1 Bull's Eye Quartz The Cartier Santos Dumont Bull Eye ring is a striking piece of jewelry, crafted from luxurio...
Quartz, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond & Ceramic Love Ring Size 51 B4207600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond Love ring by Cartier. The ring features the iconic Cartier screws featuring a ceramic inlay and has 66 pave set, round brilliant cut diamonds set between ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 53 B4032500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the iconic Love collection by Cartier. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub-over setting totalling 0.23ct, alternating between the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 54 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier. Set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between Cartier's iconic screw m...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Ring Size 53 B4025900
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier. The ring comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting evenly placed throughout the outer edge. The ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold EU 55 Trinity Diamond Roller Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Cartier Trinity ring crafted in 18K white gold, circa 1999, offering a contemporary interpretation of the Maison's iconic interlocking design. Composed of three intertwine...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Gold Ring with Siamese Ruby & Diamonds, c. 2005
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Haute Joaillerie Precious Gold Ring with Siamese Ruby & Diamonds by Cartier, c. 2005 The workshops of the Maison Cartier create pieces of jewellery of very different kinds. Ther...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 6 Diamond Love Ring Size 58 B4025900
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier ring from the Love collection. The ring comprises of 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.46ct, in a rubover setting, eve...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Ring Size: European 49, US 4 3/4 Width: 19mm Weight: 13.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 448XXX(serial number omitted) French Hallmarks *Free Shipping within the U...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Cartier Meli Melo Chalcedony Tourmaline Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Meli Melo Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Ring by Cartier. With 3 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx .24 ct 3 pick sapphires (Oval, pear shape...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Diamond 18k Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring Size 4
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Bypass Ring Material: 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamonds: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.05ctw Top Measurements: Approximately 13 mm across × 9 mm wide × 6 m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tsavorite Lacquer Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of the "Panthere" collection. With 1 Pear Shape Tsavorite Garnet Stone 58 Round Brillliant Cut diamonds VS1 ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
The Ultimate Romantic Gesture: 2.00tcw Cartier Heart Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a truly rare and spectacular expression of love from the legendary House of Cartier. This exquisite "Ballerine" ring is centered around an incredibly scarce find: a GIA Cert...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier yellow gold full diamond set Love ring 4mm wide
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier diamond Love ring in 18ct yellow gold. The band diamond set throughout with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.31ct punctuated by screw motifs, Cartie...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 50 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the ic...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 50 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection, by Cartier. Set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic screw ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Double Headed Panther Ring, Size 54
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Panthère de Cartier double-headed panther ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is designed as two opposing panther heads wrapping around the finger, s...
Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 49 B4032500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the iconic Love collection by Cartier. The ring is set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rub-over setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Beautés Du Monde White Gold Diamond Rubellite Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A rare and dramatic creation from Cartier’s Beautés du Monde collection, this exceptional ring is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a captivating combination of hig...
Diamond, Onyx, Rubelite, White Gold
CARTIER Double C Diamond Tri-Color Gold Ring 55 COA
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier open ring features a 3-band design crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and completed with the iconic Double C ends set with brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage Mimi Star Ring, 18K Gold & Diamonds, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Mimi Star ring in 18k three-tone gold and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model 18K White Gold Size 56
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model The ring is 18K White Gold The ring is size 56 or 7.75 US The ring is 5.5 mm wide The ring weighs 6.48 grams The serial number has been blocked out fo...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond And Onyx Menotte Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Menotte Ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold with a high-polish finish, showcasing Cartier's timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The ring features a st...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement/Cocktail/Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier diamond ring from the Collection Diadea showcases diamonds of the finest quality in an opulent 18-karat white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Diamond Set Honeycomb Ring by Cartier, Paris, circa 1944
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed 'Cartier', French, circa 1944, authenticated by Cartier, accompanied by Cartier pouch.UK ring size F1/2 US ring size 3 1/4.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier LOVE Platinum 5.5mm Band Ring Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Band Width: Approximately 5.5 mm Ring Size: US 6 / EU 52 Weight: 9.3 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cart...
Platinum
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
Cartier Diamond and White Gold Band Ring, 1.70 Carats
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
In the ateliers of Cartier, where tradition meets innovation, this exquisite diamond and white gold band ring was conceived. Showcasing Cartier's legacy of elegance, the ring feature...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from the Trinity de Cartier collection features 3 interconnected bands, crafted in 950 platinum, 18k white gold and black ceramic.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Rose Gold Coloured Stones Love Ring Size 51 B4087800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold coloured stones ring by Cartier from their Love collection. The ring features 1 pink sapphire, 1 blue sapphire, 1 yellow sapphire, 1 green garnet, 1 orange garnet an...
Amethyst, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Cartier 5 Row Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier 5-row wide band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 2.0 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold, Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Cartier "Les Délices de Goa" Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 2003. This stunning ring is a beautiful piece from Cartier's "Les Délices de Goa" collection—a stunning ring featu...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague Diamond Yellow Gold Fan Ring Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Fan ring from the chic Paris Nouvelle Vague collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with D-F VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum 2mm Domed Wedding Band Ring Size 8 EU 57
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Domed Wedding Band Ring Material: Platinum (PT950) Band Width: Approximately 2 mm Ring Size: US 8 / EU 57 Weight: 3.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier PT950 57 ...
Platinum
Cartier Pasha Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Garnet Tourmaline Large Pasha Ring by Cartier. With 2 amethysts, 2 garnets, 2 citrine stones, 2 yellow tourmalines, 1 pink tourmaline. Details: Siz...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthère Tsavorite and Onyx Geometric Ring, Size 67
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Cartier Panthère ring set in 18k yellow gold.
The ring is designed as a bold geometric interpretation of the iconic panther head, featuring an openwork...
Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Tankissi Diamond Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring Paper
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Tankissi Large Ring by Cartier. With 2 baguette cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color 1 Oval Amethyst 12mm x 10mm Details: Size: European 52, US 6 Weigh...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Platinum Asscher-Cut Diamond Halo Ring, 1.94 Carats Total
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and substantial Cartier diamond ring, crafted in solid platinum and showcasing the refined geometry of an Asscher-cut diamond as its centerpiece. The ring centers on a na...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Meli Melo Chalcedony Tourmaline Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Meli Melo Diamond Aquamarine Tourmaline Garnet Chalcedony Ring by Cartier. With 3 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx .20 ctw 1 tear-shap...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Ring Size 64 B4092600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one tip and a nail end at the other tip. This ring is a size 64 and has a g...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Juste un Clou Ring Size 52 B4092600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k yellow gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and nail end at the other tip. The ring is a size 52 and has ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ruby, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one tip and a nail end at the other tip. A size UK K½ - EU 50, this ring has a gross...
18k Gold, White Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.