Antique French 18Kt Gold Chalcedony Cameo Ring, Circa 1870s
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt gold ring set with a cameo on lavender chalcedony stylizing a profile of a man with a waving beard, the setting on five wires and openwork hearts. Top size is 23mm x 21mm Finger...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 1.80 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The eternity ring is hallmarked to the side of the setting with the French maker's mark and the 18k gold mark (eagle's head).
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold, French Marguerite Design
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant diamond flower cluster ring crafted in solid 18-karat white gold, featuring a refined French marguerite design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s 18 Carat Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s White Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A quality setting for this vintage rose gold ring in an original design.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary French Cut Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Chevron Contour Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent medium blue in color and channel set to front Diamonds are round brilliant cut and bead set Weighing approximately 0.15 carat total G/H color with VS clarity Accented by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1990's French 1.32 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collectio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 3.96 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 3.96 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Solid Well Made French Ring ** --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Large Rectangular Step Cut - Bezel/Channel Set - Yellow Color - Strong Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 7ct (...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French, 1970s, White Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French 2.06 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baccarat Crystal and 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring, France, 1980s–1990s
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek, sculptural, and unmistakably refined, this bold ring by Baccarat pairs the house’s signature crystal artistry with the warmth of 18K yellow gold.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curved Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French Mid Century emerald pearl 18K yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French Mid Century ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1950’s, centered by an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.40 carat.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18kt Gold Asymmetrical Tiger's Eye Ring, French Hallmark
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Fortunately, it also gave us rings like this. A beautifully sculptural design where a polished tiger's eye follows one side of the ring's sweeping curve, balanced by a bold gadroone...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque diamond 18k white gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is Belle Époque design at its most characteristic — a small old European cut diamond centered within an intricately pierced platinum-topped mounting, the openwork so fine it rea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French 20th Century Australian Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime antique ring, it is formed by three flat rings which support on the top of a rectangular shaped opal cabochon.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond Lapis 18K Yellow Gold Checkered Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating ring featuring round-cut diamonds totaling 0.30 carats. The diamonds, with their brilliant white hue, are set against rich blue lapis lazuli. Crafted in 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold French, 1940s Peridot and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Peridot Ring 18ct Two Colour Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Step into a world of elegance with this stunning 18ct gold ring from the 1940s.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
French 11.91 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An impressive French emerald and diamond statement ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Paris Ring Blue and Green Enamel Handmade 18k yellow Gold RIng France 1960
By Fred Paris
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring features a prominent gold patina to accent your 18k gold vintage jewelry perfectly.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, France, Circa 1987
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The diamonds are not used as decoration so much as highlights, catching the light between sweeping gold surfaces and emphasizing the ring's architectural form.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and platinum ring with diamonds, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A diamond-cut flower ring crafted from 18-karat white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1940s French Zircon Diamond Emerald and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 5.35 carat high zircon and 0.25 carat diamond, 0.24 carat emerald and 18 karat white gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelr...
Diamond, Emerald, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Belle Epoque diamond 18k white gold target ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The combination of old European and rose cuts brings depth, texture, and a subtle play of light throughout the design, capturing the feminine elegance of the Belle Époque era. Crafte...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horsehead hallmark. Marquise ring, this elegant antique ring is set with faceted garnets in a closed-back setting.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horsehead hallmark. This feminine antique marquise ring is set with round rose-purple cut garnets and a navette-cut intense red garnet in the center.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. This charming antique ring has an openwork oval motif on the front, adorned with intertwined gold rings.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Interlaced Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A full-turn diamond wedding band that can be matched to a yellow gold engagement ring or another diamond wedding...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18K White Rose Yellow Gold Trinity Russian Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) gold ring designed as three interlocked bands of white gold, rose gold and yellow gold in the trinity or Russian wedding ring style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century French diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The clustered design creates a subtle yet eye-catching presence, enhanced by the cool luster of polished 18k white gold. Reflecting the graceful styling of the 1950s, the ring balanc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THE RING HAS FRENCH HALLMARKS AND IS 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold French Ring with Pink Topaz and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring with an oval-cut pink topaz in a closed setting with a border of rose cut diamonds and flowers with rose cut diamonds on the side, French assay mark and French ...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
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18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 0.51 Carat, Artisan Style, France
Located in Vannes, FR
0.51 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring This sumptuous 18-carat Yellow gold ring is set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds in F color and GVS clarity, totaling 0.51 carat. Weighing 8.82 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Retro Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
M. Gérard 14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, France
By M. Gérard
Located in New York, NY
After many years with Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Gérard founded M. Gerard in 1968, opening his first boutique on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Motivated by a passion to create the wo...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Modern Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Diamond White Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.55 carat diamond and 18k white gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 5.5mm (approx.) - 0.55ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Platinum Bas...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1950s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Twist Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A refined French 19th-century ring crafted in solid 18-karat gold and centered with a natural oval-cut pink sapphire.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A distinctive French antique marquise ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and set with a graduated line of natural blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Eternity Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Alliance ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear French hallmarks to the outer surface of the shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French 18k gold fineness mark (eagle's head) and the platinum mark (dog's head).
Diamond, White Gold
Antique French Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 0.68 carat diamond solitaire ring in 18 karat white gold; part of our antique engagament ring collections.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
18 Carat Gold French Ring Set with Step Cut Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A simple and clean 18 carat gold ring with an step cut diamond (2.00 carat, J, VS2) set in a box setting with prongs, France.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Domed Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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