Vintage 18 Carat Gold Georgian Sovereign Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky signet is modelled in 9ct gold and holds a rather special Georgian Sovereign. The eaxact date that the sovereign reads is 1817.
Gold
Sovereign 45.00ct Amethyst Cabochon Archangel Secret Compartment Bishop Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sovereign 18K yellow gold secret compartment ring is a masterwork of wearable sculpture and dramatic storytelling.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Sovereign - Rare Tsavorite set in Classic Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Tsavorite Sovereign rules with color.
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Crimson Sovereign - Burma Ruby Ring with Burmese Rubies & Diamonds in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crimson Sovereign Imperial red. Diamond brilliance. A ring where ruby royalty becomes timeless, sovereign luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ocean Sovereign -Natural SriLanka No Heat Sapphire set in Designer Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer with beauty. Ocean Sovereign commands — vast, powerful, and deeply regal, like a jewel sculpted from the heart of the sea.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aqua Sovereign - Designer Old mine Diamond set in top of Aquamarine in 18K Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer. Aqua Sovereign commands. At its heart rises a breathtaking 12.48‑carat Oval Aquamarine — a gem of monumental presence and serene power.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Red Sovereign - Exceptional Jedi Spinel from Tanzania set with Diamonds in Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Sovereign — A Crown of Vivid Pink Fire Some rings sparkle.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Crown II – Sovereign - Natural Burma Ruby Heat Pigeon's Blood Vivid Red Classic
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crown II – Sovereign Imperial red. Diamond authority. A ring where Burmese ruby becomes a sleek, powerful crown of brilliance.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Dazzling 1.04ct Natural Diamond Tiara Detachable Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sovereign 18K white gold detachable ring set is a triumph of romantic storytelling and majestic jewelry engineering.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Sunburst Halo Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The layered gold and diamond architecture creates a luminous aura around the pearl, echoing the brilliance of sunlight. This ring exudes sovereign grandeur and timeless refinement, a...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sovereign or Vesta Case
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the vesta case in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each cover, the sprung sovereign receiver and ring loop attachment are all very cl...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Hannah Martin London Diamond Gold Sculptural "Empty Sovereign" Ring
Located in London, GB
VINCENT’S EMPTY SOVEREIGN RING ROSE This ring is the hero of the Hannah Martin London collection entitled 'Vincent', without doubt a true show stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hannah Martin London Sapphire Gold Sculptural "Empty Sovereign" Ring
Located in London, GB
With a wry sense of humour Hannah set about to re-invent the classic sovereign ring and, seen here in yellow gold and dark blue sapphires, it would certainly seem she has risen to th...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eva Fehren Sovereign Ring in Platinum with White Diamonds
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
Platinum with 1.08 Carats of White Diamond Trillions - Size 6. Handmade in NYC. Additional sizes are available and this ring can be made to order in any size. This ring can be wor...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Hannah Martin London Sapphire Emerald Black Diamond Gold Solaris Sculptural Ring
Located in London, GB
The Solaris Sovereign Ring is a truly classic example of Hannah's signature sculpture for the body.
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
Journey Ring, Your Grace, Platinum, Tsavorite Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The insert boasts hand selected calibrated set rubies, tsavorites and sapphires. hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siâ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Journey Ring, Your Grace, Platinum, Ruby Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Journey Ring, Your Grace, Platinum, Sapphire Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Journey Ring, Your Grace, Platinum, Tsavorite Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The insert boasts hand selected calibrated set rubies, tsavorites and sapphires. hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siâ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Journey Ring, Your Grace 18 karat White Gold, Tsavorite Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The insert boasts hand selected calibrated set rubies, tsavorites and sapphires. hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siâ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Journey Ring, Your Grace, 18 karat White Gold, Sapphire Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The insert boasts hand selected calibrated set rubies, tsavorites and sapphires. hey can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siâ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Journey Ring, The Three Graces, Platinum with Sapphire, Ruby & Tsavorite Inserts
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
They can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
Kaleidoscope Diamond & Rainbow Sapphire 18 karat Gold Eternity Ring-Princess Cut
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The Kaleidoscope Diamond Eternity Ring is a beautiful statement piece available in 18K white, yellow or rose gold, engraved with the iconic Sovereign Stones symbol, signifying its au...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
Journey Ring, the Three Graces, White Gold with Sapphire Ruby &Tsavorite Inserts
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
They can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Journey Ring, the Three Graces-Yellow Gold with Sapphire Ruby &Tsavorite Inserts
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
They can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kaleidoscope 'Build Your Rainbow' Colored Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
The Kaleidoscope 'Build Your Rainbow' rings are designed to be worn singularly or as a collection. This ring is crafted in 18k yellow, white or rose gold with the highest quality col...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
The Three Graces, 18 karat Rose Gold with Sapphire Ruby & Tsavorite Inserts
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
They can also can be worn as stackable rings. The video below has the founder of Sovereign Stones, Siân, demonstrating the versatility of the Journey Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Stephen Webster New Cross 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pin
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
New Cross is the latest edition of Stephen Webster's Cross selections, and is featured on the body of the Flipside Sovereign Ring with a stand out 3D finish elevating the design deta...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parulina Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parulina Couture Fine Jewelry - Duke of Suffolk Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring from the Sovereign Collection. This stunning ring features a 30ct Cushion Cut Amethyst surrounded by brilli...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Parulina Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parulina Couture Fine Jewelry - From the Sovereign Collection this ring features a 32.15ct Amethyst surrounded by 0.45ct of sparkling Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Superstud Cross 18 Carat Gold Long Chain with Black Diamonds
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
The New Cross motif is the latest edition of Stephen Webster's symbolic Cross selection and is seen on the body of the Flipside Sovereign Ring with a stand out 3D finish elevating th...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Superstud 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chain
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
The New Cross motif is the latest edition of Stephen Webster's symbolic Cross selection and is seen on the body of the Flipside Sovereign Ring with a stand out 3D finish elevating th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 22 Karat Gold Sovereign Ring Mounted, 9 Karat Gold Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magnificent antique 22 karat gold George V half Sovereign mounted in a 9 karat gold ring mount. The sovereign faces outwards with the portrait of King George and the reverse...
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
Men's Ring with 1910 Gold Sovereign Edward vii London in a 9 Karat Gold Shank
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique men's ring with 1910 Gold Sovereign Edward VII London in a 9kt yellow gold shank.
22k Gold
1912 King George V "Perth" Mint Gold Sovereign 22K Coin and 18K Gold Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Size (adjustable) ✔ Certificate of appraisal included upon request ✔ Center Stone: Coin ✔ Coin: 1912 "Sovereign" coin issued for Perth, Australia by King George V ✔ Coin Weight: ~3...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Sovereign Case
By Alfred Wigley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Victorian piece is fitted with a hallmarked ring loop attachment. Condition This 19th century sovereign case is an exceptional gauge of gold , exceptional quality...
Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Sovereign Case by Alfred Wigley
By Alfred Wigley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Victorian piece is fitted with a hallmarked ring loop attachment. Condition This 19th century sovereign case is an exceptional gauge of gold , exceptional quality an...
Gold
1913 Gold Sovereign King George V London Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring size 6 1/4. Total weight 5gms. Diameter of coin 19.4mms. Coin electronically tested as 22ct gold. Band electronically tested as 9ct gold.
22k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Coin Ring British Victorian Sovereign solid 14K Gold Ø8.5/ US7gr
Located in SE
Antique Coin Ring skillfully crafted of a copy of 1887 British Gold Half Sovereign coin and wide band.
14k Gold
Fred Paris Gold 1897 British Sovereign Coin Ring
By Fred
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 18k yellow gold Fred Paris coin ring. Ring size - 6, ring top is 19.5mm x 19mm. Marked - 18k,Fred. Weight - 14.2g
18k Gold
Stephen Webster New Cross Single 18 Karat Gold and Black Diamond Earring Charm
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
New Cross is the latest edition of Stephen Webster's religious iconography for men and is featured on the body of the Flipside Sovereign Ring with a stand out 3D finish elevating the...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster New Cross Single 18 Karat Gold and Black Diamond Earring Charm
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
New Cross is the latest edition of Stephen Webster's religious iconography for men and is featured on the body of the Flipside Sovereign Ring with a stand out 3D finish elevating the...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a smooth face. The initials on the face of the ring are tricky to read. The initials on the front reads SH. Hallmarked Birmingham. ...
Gold
Vintage 16.13 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 12.88 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is very soft yellow gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1962. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Face Diameter: 11x10mm Weight:...
Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The initials on the front of the ring read 'IO'. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Face Diameter: 12x10mm Weight: 3.6g
Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 18ct gold and has a smooth face with detailed shoulders.On the back of the face there is evidence of an engraved name, from what we can tell it could...
Gold
3.02 Carat Untreated Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling 3.02-carat untreated ruby radiates at the center of this mesmerizing stone-led design. Two teardrop shaped diamonds are set, one on each side, of the untreated gemstone, w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
25.25 Carat Natural Amethyst and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
25.25 Carats Natural Amethyst and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Shaped Amethyst Weights: 25.00 Carats (VVS) Amethyst Measures: 22.64 x 16.16mm Natural Roun...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,620Sale Price|30% Off
IGI 18k 2.21 Ct Emerald&Tsavorite Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
**IGI 18K White Gold 2.21 ct Emerald&Tsavorites Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring** This ring features a 2.21 ct natural Emerald with an intense luster that is IGI-certifi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Antique elegance, modern intrigue… Crafted in rich 18ct gold with a platinum face, this 1920s Art Deco signet ring is ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Purple Jade Cocktail Ring with Amethyst & Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This is a large oval cabochon of purple jade (treated for color and clarity). The cabochon jade measures 16 x 12.2 x 4.8mm. The diamonds are I1 / I-J color (approx .3ctw). The purple...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
$8,250Sale Price|44% Off
2.53 Carat Gem Tsavorite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring features a fine tsavorite gemstone weighing 2.53 carats. The gemstone is surrounded and accented by 1.30 carats of full-cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold. A ring for some...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 6.80ctw Cabochon Amethyst 0.40ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
Bold and sculptural, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated 6.80 carat cabochon amethyst, bezel-set in warm 18k yellow gold. The deep violet gem is framed on each side by pl...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring is the classic soft octagon shape and is modelled in 9ct gold. The face has initials reading 'MI' or 'MJ'. Made in Birmingham, England. Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face Dime...
Gold
Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (1pcs) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.85Ct (approx) Measurement of ruby - 6.42x5.2mm Cut - mixed (Oval) Clarity - SI (Has Natural Inclusion or minor...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold and has a square face with half of it gently moulded with scroll detail. The initials engraved are 'E.M.K'. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1961...
Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet is modelled in 9ct soft tone rose gold and has the initials 'FAA' engraved onto the face of the ring. Hallmarked Chester 1908. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Face Diameter: ...
Gold
$74,003Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Handmade Hammered Mid-Weight Chain 18K Gold 24 Inch
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique handmade hammered organically textured chain with matt-finish provides a beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.3 mm width. Also available in 18 and 20 inch. ...
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
Rose Gold
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Chri...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Large Silver Signet Crest Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 800 Silver European Signet stamp Ring, the top measures 7/8 X 3/4 inch, the top having deep carved intaglio Crest with the Latin wording: VITAE VIA HONOR, "Honor is the wa...
Silver
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Solid 22K Vintage Ring, from the Petrvs Collection, c 2010
By David Yurman
Located in Aspen, CO
David Yurman 22K solid gold large ring from the David Yurman Petrvs Collection. Yurman got his inspiration for this Collection from ancient coins, intaglios and carvings. Petrvs sym...
22k Gold
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
18ct Gold, Round Engraved Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1915
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bloodstone Engraved Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 A classic signet ring featuring a round bloodstone, finely engraved with a heraldic crest. Th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Engraved Gold Signet Ring with a Gryphon's Head Crest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold signet ring. In 10 karat yellow gold. With an engraved crest of a bird's or gryphon's head. Apparently resized in the past. Simply a wonderful signet ring! D...
Gold, 10k Gold
$111,200Sale Price|20% Off
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Neptune Intaglio 18kt Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Castellani® commissioned to have this 20.64ct sapphire be hand carved as an intaglio of the mythical character Neptune /Poseidon. Neptune was to the Ancient Romans the god that contr...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Floral 18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful signet ring. This 18 Karat handmade stunner is a real sign of nobility and status which is perfect to wear with your favourite statement outfit. Signet rin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917 The ring is cast and chased with floral designs in the Russian Modern style of the 1910s. 14K yellow gold, one antique cushion cut diamond (5.9...
Diamond
“Antique Russian Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1907, 1.3ct”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring in magnificent open work style centered with old mine cut diamond estimate weight 1.3 carats diameter 6.10mm H color white vs clearity hall ...
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Pendant and Brooche with Ten Dollars Coin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Chain not included Bail width : 0.4cm Obverse: Liberty (coronet head) facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with the date below Script: Latin Lettering: LIBERTY 1894 Designer: Christ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.