Cartier Ellipse Yellow Gold Ring Two Crossed Heads with Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size 51 Original Box This exceptional Cartier Ellipse ring is a refined example of the Maison’s timeless elegance and masterful design. Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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-sh...
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold Size 6 Diamond Panther Wrap Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Cartier Lakarda panther ring crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing the Maison's celebrated feline motif in a striking combination of sculptural design and fine diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. The Cartier Panther Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring showca...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Trinity Spinner Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rose Gold Signed and numbered and made in 1990 and in original Cartier box.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous pave diamond ring by Cartier. The ring features 75 high quality round brilliant cut diamonds graded E-F color and VVS clarity. The 4.25 carat of shimmering diamonds are pave...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white gold Cartier diamond ring from the Juste Un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 53 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white 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. A size 53, this ring has a gros...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 57 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white 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. A size 57, this ring has a gros...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 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 50 and has a gross...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring Size 52 B4094800
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k rose gold Cartier diamond ring from the Juste Un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and ti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage Cartier ring featuring the iconic Deux Têtes Croisées motif, designed with two elegant pear-shaped diamond terminals accented by brilliant-cut diamonds for added sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 58 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and a nail end at the other tip. A size 58, this ring has a gross wei...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Signed Art Deco Colombian Emerald Onyx & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage original, Cartier signed. Comes with Cartier Box. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, bearing the French HP hallmark, centering an exceptional 4.50-carat center Colombian emera...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Rose & White Gold Double Pave Love Ring Size 53 B4094300
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k bi-colour gold double pavé ring by Cartier from the iconic Love collection. Crafted in white and rose gold, the ring features Cartier’s signature screw motif, with 4 round bri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring, 18K White, Rose, Yellow Gold, Diamonds, 2014
By Cartier
Located in Lisboa, PT
An authentic Cartier Trinity diamond ring crafted in 18 kt white gold, rose gold and yellow gold (750‰), featuring the maison’s iconic three interlocking bands pave-set with brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Destinee Solitaire 0.41 Carat Halo Diamond Ring Pt 53
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier DESTINÉE Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond ( center stone 0.41ct ) Color: G Clarity:VS1 Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Metal: P...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Love Ring Wedding Band Size 63 Box and Papers B4085363
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The Cartier LOVE collection is one of the Maison’s most iconic jewellery designs, celebrated for its timeless aesthetic and distinctive screw motif. Originally conceived in New York ...
Platinum
Vintage Cartier Lanieres Signature 18K White Gold Block Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier band ring from the Lanieres collection finely crafted in 18 karat white gold in a block all the way around design. Fully hallmarked with assay marks, logo , serial nu...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Contessa Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number and French gold hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier circa 1930 Cocktail Ring w/ GIA 5ct D/VS1 Old European-Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 5.02 Carat D/VS1 Old European-Cut Diamond Ring A magnificent and exceptionally rare diamond ring centered by a 5.02-carat natural old European-cut diamond, graded D color and...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste un Clou Ring Size 52 B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Juste un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head and tip with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Collection Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A timeless Love ring by Cartier, expertly crafted in solid 18K rose gold. This elegant design from the iconic Love collection is adorned with brilliant pavé-set diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier French diamond 18k yellow gold Entrelacés C band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Cartier Center stone: 162 round brilliant cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 1.20 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Moonstone 18k White Gold Ring Size 6.75 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Style: Moonstone Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: Natural cabochon moonstone Moonstone Measurements: Approximately 8 mm × 8 mm Top Measurement...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Maillon Panthère Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 0.53ct Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Maillon Panthère ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Condition: very good. Size: 56. Width: 7.8 mm. Diamond weight: 0.53 carats. Total weight: 11.56 g. Signed Cartier and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum 0.51 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ballerine Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier diamond engagement ring from the Ballerine collection is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from platinum and mounted with a 0.51ct round diamond (F-G color, VS1-VS2 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste un Clou Ring Size 51 B4092700
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Juste un Clou collection. The ring is in the style of a nail and has 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in the head and tip with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage C de Cartier Double C Diamond Open Band Ring LM
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage C de Cartier double C diamond band ring, large model, set in 18k white gold.
From the iconic C de Cartier collection, the piece features an open doubl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Etincelle 18ct White Gold 2mm Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Etincelle 18ct White Gold 2mm Wedding Band Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1587 Brand: Cartier Model: Etincelle Wedding Band Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: G****...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Love Band Ring 3 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Love Band Ring 3 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Love Ring set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.22 carats, in 18 karat white gold. Includes original Cartier ring box an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 1996 G61970 Includes: Cartier b...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier "Double C" Diamond &18K White Gold Black Open Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Double C Diamond 18K Titanium/White Gold Crafted in solid 18K white gold, is enclosed within a frame of 80 round cut Diamond E-F color, VVS clarity, prong set. 10.0 mm width...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Claw Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Panther Panthere Claw Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with Cartier box. With 145 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Cartier Secret Love Ring Pendant in 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible Cartier Secret Love ring, crafted in a striking combination of 18K white and rose gold. This ingenious design features two interlocking rotating bands. The inn...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Heart Ring 18K White & Rose Gold Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302145 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2005 Model B4063952 Serial Number FG56** Metal 18k Rose Gold, 18k White Gold Weight 4.9 g Ring Size 52 Condition Excellent Other I...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 5.5ct Pave Diamond Wave Ring 18k WG SZ 7 US
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Wave Ring - Approx 5.5 Carats of Natural Brilliant Cut Diamonds - Pave Set in 18k White Gold Size 7 US 18.5 Grams Signed and Stamped Any questions please DM us
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Cartier's celebrated Rouleaux collection, this 18K white gold ring showcases the maison's mastery of geometric design and exceptional gemstone craftsmanship.
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Diamond Ceramic EU 49 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of the Cartier 18K White Gold Love Ring, featuring striking black ceramic accents. Sized at EU 49 (US 5.25), this iconic piece from Cartier’s renowned ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Ring 18K White Gold Size US 7.5 Cert 2007
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: TMR2609020013 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Tank Francaise Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 9....
18k Gold, White Gold
$22,360Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER London 1960 Gipsy Ring In Platinum With Burmese Ruby & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A platinum ring with ruby designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful and very rare vintage ring created in London England by the French jewelry house of Cartier, between the 1955 and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Lanieres 18k White Gold 3mm Band Ring Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Lanieres Style: Geometric Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Band Width: Approximately 3 mm Ring Size: US 5 / EU 49 Weight: 5.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Ca...
White Gold
Cartier Anniversary Band Ring 18 karat White Gold with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Cartier Anniversary Band Ring is a true masterpiece, showcasing the renowned craftsmanship and timeless elegance synonymous with the Cartier brand. Meticulously crafted from lus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon 18 Karat White Gold 1.45 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Cartier Maillon Diamond Three-Row Ring, a masterpiece crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with round-cut diamonds. This ring from Cartier co...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire 1895 Ring 0.30ct H/VS2
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier from the Solitaire 1895 collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a four prong setting weighing 0.30ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18k White Gold Diamant Leger De Diamond Cluster Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier 18K white gold diamond ring from the Leger Diamant De collection is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's commitment to excellence and luxury. The ring i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$31,188Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Cartier 1895 Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier 1895 solitaire engagement ring features a stunning natural round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1 carat, securely set in a luxurious platinum ban...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier, Solitaire "Etincelle" Round Cut GIA 0.22 Carat E/VVS2 Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier, Solitaire "Etincelle, Round Brilliant Cut GIA certified 0,22 Carat, E Color and VVS2 Clarity and Triple X quality. Mounted in Platinum 950/1000 and ring also set with a bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold 1895 3.5mm Width, 6 Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Estate Cartier six diamond 18K white gold 3.5mm width 1895 ring 20th Century An iconic, timeless classic 18K white gold six diamond 1895 ring by Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier open C Collection Ring 18 karat White Gold - size 58
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier C Collection Ring in 18-karat white gold is a stylish and contemporary piece of jewelry designed by Cartier, the renowned French luxury brand.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 4.80 Carat Aquamarine 0.20 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the Cartier maker's mark (Cartier), in addition to the 18k gold fineness mark ( 750 ), serial number (M42787) and...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond ‘Nigeria’ Eternity Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Summary: - Opulent eternity ring from Cartier Nigeria collection makes a glamorous statement - Timelessly elegant design and superior craftsmanship by iconic Cartier - Showcasing ap...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier Panthère Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A bold reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic panther, this ring blends sculptural elegance with striking detail. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the design is brought to life with a p...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire With Large Tahitian Pearl Ring by Cartier. With1 Tahitian pearl 12.5mm 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight app...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Cartier LOVE 18k Pink Gold Band Ring Size US 4.5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: LOVE Band Ring Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 MB2616 Design: Iconic LOVE collection screw motif Measurements: Band approximat...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Maillon Panthere Three Diamond Row Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A 3-row band inspired by feline allure. This famous Maillon panther design by Cartier features all round 18k white gold links pave-set with 1.53 carats of sparkling diamonds. This ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Oval Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Measures 6x4mm approx. 0.65ct. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Puff Dome 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 5.75 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Puff Dome Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Top Measurements: Approximately 21.1 mm across × 12.4 mm wide Ring Size: US 5.75 / EU 51 Weight: 10.9 grams Hallma...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.