Antique French gold ring with rose cut diamonds and a pearl
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring made of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, set with 2 main rose-cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.14 ct and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Carvin French Enamel Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stunning Carvin ring features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats, set in 18k white gold, enhanced by green enamel applied on 18k yellow gold, maker's...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Carvin French Blue Enamel Bombe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Bombe Ring with blue enamel top by Carvin French in 18 Karat yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carvin French Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Carvin French
Located in New York, NY
Details Designer: Carvin French Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Prongs Gemstones: Emerald: Cabochon-cut, approx. 3.50 carats Diamonds: Ring Size: 6
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Carvin French Patterned Owl Emerald and Yellow Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The sculptural construction gives the piece a strong presence while maintaining a refined, elegant profile. Combining French enamel artistry, expressive animal imagery, and luxuriou...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French vintage dome ring in 18 karat gold, gold ring, textured gold ring
Located in PARIS, FR
French vintage dome ring in 18-karat gold. This 1960s ring features textured gold work.
Gold
French Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 20th Century's design this lovely Oval Ruby centers a yellow gold 18k 750 ring surrounded by diamond. French marks.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold signet ring with a beautiful floral engraved shank, France, with French assay mark and master mark.
18k Gold
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring with large central swirl.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Bombe Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage bombe ring set in 18k yellow gold.The ring is composed of a classic bombe-style dome, creating a bold and elegant silhouette on the finger.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Turquoise Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional ring made in France featuring a large piece of sky-blue turquoise in a kite shape.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960S French Coral Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Circa 1960. French assay marks. Ring size: 5 1/2.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
O.J. Perin Gold Ring 18k France
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by O.J. Perin, Paris, France. This stylish French ring is incredibly wearable and beautifully made. Breezily going from heels and jeans to cocktail dresses, this lu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro French Solitaire Gold Ring with Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Retro French Solitaire Gold Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines classic elegance with intricate design elements.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold ring features a distinctive wave motif set with tapered baguette diamonds at the center and channel-set baguette citrines along the outer curves.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
French Made 4.75 Carat Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
French made vintage 18k gold hand hammered ring, set in the center with a pear shaped approx. 4.75ct emerald ( stone measures 17.6 x 10.4 x 5.2mm).
Emerald, Gold
Midcentury France South Sea Pearl Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made in France, 18k yellow gold woven ring, featuring 14mm South Sea pearl.
Pearl, 18k Gold
French 1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18k Gold Art Nouveau floral pearl Ring - French horse hallmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 1,3 gr Ringhead width : 0,7 cm Ring size : 7 3/4 US - 56,5 FR Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : French horse head Condition...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
French Cocktail Ring Pink Sapphire White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
French Cocktail Ring Pink Sapphire White Gold Want an 18-carat white gold ring that changes from the ordinary?
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring with Laurels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold signet ring with three laurels on each side, France with French makers mark and French export marks weight: 4.6 g ring size: 20.25 mm / 10 1/2 US
Gold, 18k Gold
French Cultured Pearls Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
French cultured pearls diamond gold ring, circa 1970s Seventeen cultured pearls of varying sizes, round-cut diamonds, set on 18 karat yellow gold Size: 6.5 US; top width 0.75 inch ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage 18k gold cocktail ring featuring gemstones. The ring’s shape is reminiscent of a fortune cookie, with its top edge adorned in an array of sapphires, diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Ball Ring 14K White Gold 0.40Cttw
Located in New York, NY
A round ball shaped ring, crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with diamonds for maximum shine. The thin shank makes this ring dainty, yet elegant. Add this stunning accessory to yo...
Diamond, White Gold
French Turquoise Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the blue gems are 1.25 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which add sparkle and brilliance to the piece. Made in France, this 18k white gold ring will surely impress.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer shank of this impressive half eternity ring is struck with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage 1980s Mediterranean Coral Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat yellow gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This splendid gold coral ring is made of a gold dome perforated and set on the top of a cabochon of natural Mediterranean coral.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond and Yellow Gold Intertwined Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A French 18k gold and Coral Dress Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold ring with a square sugarloaf cabochon cut coral, France, with a worn maker's mark.
Coral, 18k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white golds, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French sapphire diamond cluster ring in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Sapphire diamond cluster ring in 18 karat gold. Cluster ring centered with a sapphire surrounded by 12 diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 1960s Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cord Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our oupinion : The aquamarine set in this vintage yellow gold ring is exceptionally clear and features beautiful faceting.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 0.80 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Antique French 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: 18ct Gold Origin: France Date of Manufacture: 1900s Era: Edwardian (1901-1914) Ruby: * 3mm x 3mm Garnet: * 3mm x 3mm Hallmarks: Half worn eviden...
18k Gold
French Signet Ring Yellow Gold and Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Measurements: Ring width : 1.6cm, height : 0.9cm, size : 48 This elegant French signet ring is a refined example of timeless craftsmanship, fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold and de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern French Yellow Gold Ring with White Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Ideal for special occasions or as a meaningful gift, this Modern French Yellow Gold Ring with White Pearl is a testament to the artistry and heritage of fine French jewelry-making.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th French Antique Gold Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
French antique gold and garnet harem ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian garnet and gold harem-style ring, comprised of four, half-bands centered by bezel-set, foiled garnets, giving way to a tapering shank, in 18k.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique French 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Floral Engraving
Located in London, England
A beautiful 18ct gold ring, typical of French jewels dating to the 1890s–1900s, and a lovely example of the period’s attention to detail and craftsmanship.
18k Gold
French Antique Duchesse Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A charming French antique Duchesse ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and set with a distinctive arrangement of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,599Sale Price|20% Off
French Engagement Ring Green Sapphire Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
French Engagement Ring in Rose Gold with a Green Sapphire and Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Diamond Ring 18KT gold Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Rare Find
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Well crafted diamond ring, was popular in France as an engagement ring, the ring is made with two gold 18KT yellow gold and 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of pear-shaped natural rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large french Retro dome ring in 18k gold, gadroons, 1950's ring, large ring
Located in PARIS, FR
French dome ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring with a voluminous design, formed by gadroons that fan out in the center, on the sides, and on the shoulders.
18k Gold
French 1960s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant vintage signet ring is set with an onyx stone in a closed setting on the top.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Red Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The exterior of the shank of this white gold engagement ring is hallmarked with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French dome croissant ring in solid 18k gold, gadroon ring, 1980's
Located in PARIS, FR
Dome croissant ring in 18 karat gold. Vintage domed crescent ring, formed by overlapping and intersecting gadroons.
18k Gold
Retro French Yellow Gold Ring with Agate Cameo
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Retro French Yellow Gold Ring with Agate Cameo is a striking piece that captures the elegance and refinement of vintage jewelry.
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,819Sale Price|20% Off
French Cocktail Ring Emerald Cabochon Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
French Cocktail Ring Emerald Cabochon Set with Diamonds Pink Gold Discover our beautiful French cocktail ring that is sure to captivate all eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Ruby Constellation Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A distinctive French constellation ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and set with seven natural round rubies.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mellerio French Retro Gold Sapphire Wide Band Ring
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
The architectural, wide 18kt yellow gold band decorated across the front with a horizontal row of five circular-cut sapphires in platinum prongs, signed MELLERIO DITS MELLER, numbere...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds features a captivating blend of timeless design and luxurious materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
French Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Modern French work. Weight: 6,50 g Ring size: 54 1/2 (diameter 17,40/ US size 7,00).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Carvin French Blue Agate, Diamond and Gold Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Agate and Diamond Ring by Carvin French • Marked 750 with makers mark for Carvin French • 9 round diamonds approximately 1.35 carats • Size 5 3/4, gross ...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Diamond White Gold French Ring
Located in Paris, FR
The ring has fabulous design and brilliance. French modern work with an Art Deco inspiration.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Midcentury French Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Spectacular French mid-century amethyst cocktail ring; this ring is a real statement piece and was made by the French jeweller Raymond Dubois in the 1950s.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Ring Beautiful ring, made in France circa 1950.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
French Retro Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning retro ring in pink and yellow 18 kt gold with a cluster of 7 mine cut diamonds
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Retro Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely retro ring, made in France circa 1950. Made in yellow gold 18k, platinum and set with diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Tank Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very lovely ring, made in France circa 1940. Made in white gold and platinum, hallmarked.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One very lovely retro ring, made in France circa 1950. Made in yellow gold 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Tank Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One very lovely ring, made in France circa 1940. Made in yellow gold 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage French Gold Diamond Chalcedony Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size 6 1/2 , top is 17mm wide. Marked: French gold marks.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold French Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ART NOUVEAU OPHELIA RING France, 1909 Gold Weight 11.5 gr., US size 7.25, UK size O ½ This sculptural ring is made of cast and finely chased gold.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Retro Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One lovely French tank ring, made circa 1940. Made in yellow gold and platinum and set with transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Retro Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely vintage ring, made in France circa 1940. Made in yellow gold 18k and platinum.
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
French Emerald Diamond Gold Navette Ring
Located in Paris, FR
French work, circa 1980. Weight: 9,40g Ring size: 57 (diameter 18,20/ US size 8,00).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable
1900s French Antique Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18k gold ring with set in its middle an approximately 1.70 carats old cut diamond and two brillant cut diamonds of an approximately 0.50 carats total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Diamonds French Tank Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One lovely French tank ring, made circa 1940. Made in yellow gold and platinum and set with transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
French Diamonds Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Paris, FR
18kt yellow gold "flower" ring (quality mark: eagle's head) set with modern cut and pear shape diamonds, which total weight is estimated around 2,45 cts. Circa 2010. W...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamonds and Sapphires French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very lovely ring, made circa 1935. Made in white gold 18k, set with old European cut diamonds and French cut sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Diamonds and Citrine French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very lovely vintage ring, made in France circa 1950. Made in yellow gold 18k and platinum.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold Diamonds and Citrine French Retro Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very lovely ring, made in France circa 1955. Made in yellow gold 18k.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Diamonds and Citrine French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One lovely vintage ring, made in France circa 1955. Made in yellow gold 18k (Owl Hallmark) and platinum (old man hallmark).
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Piaget Gold and Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very lovely ring, made by Piaget (Signed with number, Hallmarked 1996 for the year). Made in yellow gold 18k and set with diamonds. Dimensions: 24*13mm for the front Ring size: 52 ...
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
French White Gold Citrine, and Diamonds Ring
Located in Paris, FR
18kt white gold ring (quality mark: eagle's head) set with a central citrine, weighting apx 5.00 Cts, and modern round cut diamonds, which total weight is apx 1.25 Cts.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Gold Diamonds and Rubies French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One lovely vintage ring, made circa 1960. Made in yellow gold 18k, set with round diamonds and rubies. The diamonds weights 1.20 carats approximately. Ring size is 6.75 USA or 54 Eur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Pearl Gold Ring, Antique French Gold Enamel Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
The ring is hallmarked with an "Owl" - a French stamp for imported 18K gold.
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Estate French Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful retro French ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with 14 diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
French 18 Carat Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
The ring is on a gold wirework mount and a 5 banded shank graduating to 4 stems holding the diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k 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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