Late Georgian 9 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian ring holds a lock of hair behind glazing.
1810s British Georgian Antique Georgian Ring
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Late Georgian 9 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian ring holds a lock of hair behind glazing.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Georgian Foiled Crystal 5 Stone Ring in Gold the most wonderful Georgian ring with sweet crystal shoulders!
Crystal, Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful, elegant Georgian ring centers a fabulous 7.10 TCW Royal Purple amethyst attractively set in a reeded and reticulated 14K Rose gold setting to perfectly complement the...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 18k Gold & Silver Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1830
Located in Altrincham, GB
This gorgeous Georgian ring features a cluster of old cut diamonds, set across a diamond shaped head.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Smoky Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Dating to the early 1800s, this authentic Georgian ring showcases exceptional hand engraving, with intricate floral and foliate motifs worked into every millimeter of the band.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.40 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Georgian ring is 1790 ca. Made of 18 Kt gold with silver potions Round head overwhelmed by antique Flemish cut Diamonds for a total estimate of 2.40 Ct full of sparkle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late Georgian 1.10 carat Emerald and Ruby Ring, c.1820s
Located in London, GB
Exquisitely carved 18 carat yellow gold is adorned with emeralds and rubies in this beautiful Late Georgian ring. To the centre sits the largest of the emeralds at 0.50 carat, with f...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Georgian ring is dated 1820/1835 ca. Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt except the Diamond housing made of Silver as for the period.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 10k Yellow Gold Sepia Memorial Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dating to the late 18th century, this evocative Georgian mourning ring reflects the refined sentimentality of the era.
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
A fine and rare Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring, English, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
UK finger size L. This Georgian ring is a particularly fine and rare example of a memorial ring, in exceptional condition.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.08 Total Carat Weight Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is made of Platinum and 18 karat gold Very rare ring and highly sought after Edwardian Georgian ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
C1820 Emerald and Diamond Paste Basket Set Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side.
18k Gold
Georgian Garnet and Diamond Ring. 15K Yellow Gold Engagement Engraved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Garnet, Diamonds Center Stone: Oval Cut Garnet Accent Stones: Pear Shaped Garnets, Rose Cut Diamonds Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Georgian Ring, Three S...
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Located in New York, NY
This is one of my favorite antique Georgian rings of all time with sparkling antique gems with wonderful romance, warmth and character and the finest quality.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring (Europe Ca. 1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
LATE GEORGIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (Europe Ca. 1830) Wheel of fire!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
C1780 Georgian Almandine Garnet Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Eternity bands can be worn alone or stacked with other rings. This Georgian ring is a perfect example of a Georgian era ring using a Georgian era stone and Georgian goldsmithing tec...
Garnet, 15k Gold
Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling
Located in Northampton, MA
Authentic Georgian ring head, handmade between 1780 and 1820.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian 15K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Cluster Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This arresting Georgian ring is set to the centre with an exquisite Peruzzi cut diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This lovely Georgian ring is set to the centre with a cushion-shaped ruby.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Gold & Silver Diamond & Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This beguiling Georgian ring centres around a panel of Bristol blue glass, of a luxurious cobalt blue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
C1750 18K Neoclassical Iberian Rosette Shaped Ring w Fleur De Lis Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian ring Spanish ring made in the Iberian Peninsula in the shape of a rosette with 15 carved table cut deep red Burma rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,600
Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820s, 14k, and Silver. This evocative example of Georgian-era jewelry is set with .75 carats of diamonds in a classic Fleurette motif that remains fashionably relevant two ce...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.6 grams Face Dimensions: 15mm x 15mm Band Width: 5mm Ring Size: Q 1/2 (58) Tested As: 15ct Gold Period: Georgian Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring...
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$11,188Sale Price|20% Off
English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 18th century georgian ring with mythological scene. Gorgeous piece of art, created in England back in the 18th century, circa 1780 during the British Georgian period.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring. GIA 1.2ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire Ring Silver
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Georgian Era, Circa 1815 Certification: GIA Certified Country of Origin: French Jewelry Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.2-Carats Primary St...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,100
Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly rare jewel has been converted to be a ring from what was an 18th century Georgian diamond button.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Garnet Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming eternity ring originally dating back to the Georgian period.
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Sapphire and Topaz Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820s, 15k, Possibly England. Rife with Georgian charm and displaying patina that only two centuries can bring, the elegant floral motif of this ring is underscored by sublime ...
Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821
Located in London, GB
This mourning ring is an unusual and rare piece of history from the Georgian period.
18k Gold
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring sweet carnelian ring which swivels round!
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian Period cluster ring containing approximately 1.55 carats total weight old mine and rose cut diamonds and approximately 1.50 carats total weight emeralds set in 14K gold to...
Georgian rose-cut diamond plaque ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique navette-shaped rose-diamond plaque ring in silver and 18k gold. France. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not hesitate ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.3 grams Ring Size: N Face Dimensions: 18mm x 18mm Tested As: Gold & Silver Period: Georgian Box: Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded by four large natural half pearls which themselves are flanked by an additional sin...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning cluster dating back to the Georgian period. At the centre of the face, a large rose-cut diamond takes prominence.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful pear shaped cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Georgian diamond ring. The ring features 12 rose cut diamonds that are set in silver in a typical Georgian style.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Brown and White Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully rare Georgian cluster ring. This antique piece piece features a central arrangement of natural brown old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds. Shoulders are ornately carved with floral and natural motifs. R...
Diamond, Rose Gold
C1700 18K Tudor Period Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This hand carved detail of the back of the ring is known as a "pillow back" and is as much a feature of this Georgian ring as the diamond ring face.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: K Face Dimensions: 18mm x 8.5mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.30 carat Tested As: Yellow Gold & Silver Period: Georgi...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Garnet Seal Ring, c.1800s
Located in London, GB
A true piece of history, this extraordinary ring dates back to the early 1800s in the Georgian period.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderfully handcrafted Georgian cluster ring. This oversized antique piece focuses on intricate design with a centralised bright white old mine cut diamond being surrou...
Diamond, Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring in Original Box, Circa 1760
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and evocative Georgian mourning ring (circa 1760–1780), featuring a finely rendered figural scene of a woman leaning on a pedestal—a classical allegory of grief and remembranc...
Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre which is circulated by a slightly s...
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Gold Enamel Diamond Watch Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian period 18k yellow gold watch ring. Featuring blue enamel with rose cut diamonds, porcelain dial with Arabic numerals.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST
Located in New York, NY
A rare early 19th Century Georgian Acrostic ring featuring precious stones, circa 1820.
18k Gold
Georgian Enamel Mourning Ring, English, circa 1781
Located in London, GB
Georgian 'urn' blue enamel mourning ring. Set centrally with a crystal covered rounded marquise shape plaque in a closed back rubover setting, encompassing fine hairwork beneath feat...
Enamel
Antique 1850s Georgian Mourning Braided Hair Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique Georgian mourning ring, circa 1850, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous Georgian cluster ring, meticulously crafted from 18ct yellow gold and silver.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful Georgian diamond ring. The ring features five chunky rose cut diamonds that graduate in size with the largest in the centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 15k Gold Turquoise Giardinetti Ring, Circa 1820
Located in Altrincham, GB
A perfectly formed antique Giardinetti (flower basket) ring, dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820.
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring Circa 1900s, ring size 7.75 (US size), Weight 7.5 grams Length 1.02" In excellent condition
Diamond, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming band ring featuring a single row of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,481
Georgian Rose-Cut Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
18th century rose cut diamond cluster ring in silver . Most likely English. This Ring have approximately 2.20c Rose-Cut Diamond .
Pink Diamond, Silver
Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This Georgian double-row diamond ring is a refined and beautifully constructed example of late 18th to early 19th-century jewellery, crafted in yellow gold with a silver-topped setti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Georgian Year: Early 1800s Metal: 18k Rose Gold Diamonds: 10 Carat Weight: 0.55 Total Cut: Rose Color: Champagne Clarity: I1-3 Ring Size: 8 Sizing available Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a wonderful hair work urn which sits underneath a willow tree and is set on an ivory plaque.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
Rose cut diamond Georgian ring
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A unique Georgian ring, featuring a rose cut diamond with diamond set surround and shoulders, mounted in silver and 18ct yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Ring Pearl 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Georgian ring is Circa 1800. Due to its age, Georgian jewellery is quite rare, with some pieces alm...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Ring Set with 15.50 Carat Aquamarine and 0.66 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
Georgian Ring in 14 karat rose gold with silver top set with 15.50 carat emerald cut natural Aquamarine Beryl.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Rose Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Gold Silver Gardinetti Georgian Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian 1800c gold on silver rose diamond Emeralds and rubies ring
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Georgian Ring 18 Karat Gold Turquoise Eternity Band Half Hoop Collet
Located in London, GB
This delicate half eternity band ring is a lovely example that dates from the Georgian era.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Georgian Ring as a Token of Love with Seed Pearls and Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
RING AS TOKEN OF LOVE England or America, about 1800-1820 Rose gold, pearls Weight 3 gr.; circumference: 56.45 mm.; US size 7.75; UK size P 1/2 The expression of love and friendship...
Pearl, Rose Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
A single row of rubies accentuates two rows of diamonds set in silver. Georgian rings have become quite rare. Ring size 5.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Georgian Citrine gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian citrine ring, in gold setting. It has a closed back style setting which is typical for Georgian ring.
Citrine, Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Almandine Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare example of an early Georgian ring which has been set with almandine garnets and old mine cut diamonds.It was made circa 1750 and has a lovely gold shell design back.
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Georgian era large-scale diamond ring, circa 1800-1820.
Diamond, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Antique English Georgian Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A splendid example of an English Georgian Ring in very good condition. The rectangular cushion cut old European Diamond weighting approximately 80 points and most likely of Golconda ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Emerald Garnet Pearl Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This adorable Georgian ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1800.
Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Georgian Paste Stone Gold Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Georgian ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold with a fabulous 0.80ct old cushion cut Paste Stone.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Georgian 10k Onyx Mourning Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful gold mourning ring from the late Georgian (ca1812) era! This lovely ring is crafted in 10k gold, and features a central glass locket window.
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Amethyst Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique Georgian ring, known as a Bishop’s Ring, is modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and features a beautiful central Amethyst weighing 3ct.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Georgian Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This outstanding three stone Georgian ring dates to the late 18th century. The vibrant blue oval sapphire at center is flanked by rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand antique Georgian cluster ring adorned with eight old cut white Paste Stones which are all 0.50ct and halo a larger central Paste which is approx. 2.80ct.
18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Pink Topaz and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A Georgian ring that is as much a piece of history as it is an item of jewellery.
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
1840s Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made in the style of Georgian rings, but the stones are set with open backs.
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Diamond Ring Signed Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Kendal, GB
Here we have an incredibly rare antique Georgian ring featuring a detailed eye miniature in the centre hand painted by none other than Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, a renowned British ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Cluster Ring 9 Carat Gold Georgian Face, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
giving the flowers their name and a long lasting symbolism of love and remembrance. The rings face and stones are Circa 1800 and have been recovered from an 18ct Yellow Gold Georgi...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
An Antique Gold and Black Hardstone Greco-Roman Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
There is a small chip on the side of the stone which does not affect the Intaglio and the Ring tests for 18k Gold. Dimensions: 1.4cm wide x 1.5 cm long Condition: Good (one small c...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Unavailable
18th Century Diamond Giardinetti Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This covetable Georgian ring is known as a giardinetto/giardinetti (Italian for "little garden(s)").
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Georgian Regard Ring
Located in London, GB
A good example of a late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond – the first letter of each stone spelling “Regard”.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Era Paste Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful over sized Georgian Era paste ring. Circa 1800, English in origin.
Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Georgian Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1820. Georgian sardonyx cameo ring. The carving was done in three strata.
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1750. A Georgian foiled-back amethyst ring set in 15k yellow gold.
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Era Giardinetti Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Mid 18th century giardinetti ring. Of unusual design mounted with a central collet set diamond and variously mounted throughout with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Of asymmetric des...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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.