Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring Size H (46.5)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled trinity diamond band ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Diamond Amethyst White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Caresse D'orchidées Orchid Flower Ring by Cartier.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Cartier "Love" Ring with Three Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold - Size 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): - Stone Grading: - Origin: Natural - Color: White - Cut: Brilliant - Clarity: VVS2 - Color Grade:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Signature Script 18k White Gold Band Ring Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Signature Script Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 CY1047 Design: Cartier engraved script signature band Measurements...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model Paved With 6 Diamonds 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Above and beyond its design, LOVE is a collection, a physical embodiment of feelings. Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Love Ring Classic Model Size: 50 Material: 18K White Gold (750/1...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond 18k Pink Gold Ring w/Papers Size 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Agrafe Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 47 AYR017 Au 750 Gemstones: Round brilliant diamonds Design: Buckle-inspired Agrafe motif accented with d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Ring Size 53 EU
By Cartier
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: A magnificent Panthere ring by Cartier, expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Authentic 18 kt white gold "C de Cartier" ring with diamonds
By Cartier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition: A classic C de Cartier diamond ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is handcrafted in solid 18k gold and is designed to be brushed gold in the centre with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Mimi Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier Tank 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 4.75 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Tank Style: Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: 1 natural princess-cut diamond, approximately 0.25 carat Top Measurements: Approximately ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Circa 1996 Love Band Ring in 18k White Gold 5 mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Circa 1996 Love Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: M 68404 Metal: 18k White Gold Size: 54 - 7 US Measurements: 5 MM Hallmark: Cartier © 1996 750 M 68404 54 Includes: C...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Grooved Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide band featuring deeply grooved segments Alternating pattern of yellow, rose, and white gold Completed by high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Dinh Van 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Wrap Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double wrapped coiled bypass style ring Terminating as an abstracted spiraling ankh motif With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully signed Dinh Van...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 7.51 Carat GIA Certified Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire and diamond ring, set with an emerald-cut, non heat treated Burma sapphire, with an estimated weight of 7.51 carats, in an 18ct yellow gold four claw setting, with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Bombe Ring with Hematite and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A striking creation from Cartier, this iconic Bombe ring showcases the maison’s mastery of bold yet elegant design.
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Nail Ring Small Model Size 50 Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Juste Un Clou Ring Model: Small Model Material: Yellow gold (750/1000) Size: 50 Width: 1.8 mm Scope of Delivery: Box and Papers Theme: Romantic, Love Oc...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Trinity Wedding Band White Gold Size 62 Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Vendome Louis Cartier Wedding Band, white gold (750/1000). Width: 4.8 mm (for size 62 and US size 10). Details: Brand: Cartier Style: Vendome Louis Band Material: White Gold...
White Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Large yellow Gold and Tiger Eye Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier "Le Baiser Du Dragon" 18k Yellow Gold Ring, the Tigers Eye Domed top of the ring measures 3/4 x 3/4 inch, weighs 26 Grams and is a finger size 6 1/2.
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Paved Diamond Ring SM in White Gold, Size 56
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Panthère de Cartier pavé diamond ring small model set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold and approx 2.5 Carat Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Dated 1993
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The deep blue of the tanzanite is accentuated by the rich yellow gold. Marked with its production date 1993 and maker's mark Cartier it is a chunky ring at a smaller size of US5.25 s...
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Dinh Van 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double wrapped coiled bypass style ring Terminating as a spiraling ankh motif With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Dinh Van for Cartier Circ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage 18K White Gold Band Ring Size 7.5 with 0.53ct Round Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: This vintage Cartier band ring showcases the exquisite craftsmanship synonymous with the renowned designer.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring Yellow Gold Classic Model Size 58 Engagement Band
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The screw motifs, ideal oval shape, and undeniable elegance establish the piece as a timeless tribute to passionate romance. how far would you go for love? Details: Brand: Cartier T...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring Classic Model Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The screw motifs, ideal oval shape, and undeniable elegance establish the piece as a timeless tribute to passionate romance. how far would you go for love? Details: Brand: Cartier T...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Black Onyx Unisex Ring 18K White Gold Size 50 US 5.75
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank black onyx unisex ring crafted in 18k white gold.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier La Dona Diamond and Peridot 18 Carat White Gold Dress Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of colour to your jewellery collection with this rare cocktail ring from the Cartier La Luna Collection, masterfully crafted from high polish 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Ref. number: CRB4221053 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: Cartier Size 53 - US 6.25 Measurements: 2.5 MM TCW: 12 Round Brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Stella 1992 18k Yellow Gold Burnish Diamond Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.95 Grams Ring Size: Size 52. Will fit a 5.5 finger.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1997 18k White Gold Cabochon Channel Set Amethyst Solitaire Ring sz 53
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8mm (0.31") (top of the ring) - 4.7mm (Bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.4mm rise off the finger Stamp: 53 ©Cartier 1997 - 750 Cartier F74511 Condition: Amethyst shows ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Collection Small Model Pavé Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic Cartier Love Collection ring is made of polished 18 karat white gold and features 8 screw motifs evenly spaced apart throughout the band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Santos De Cartier 18k Gold & Steel 12mm Wide Band Ring sz 57 Discontinued
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Stainless Steel Total Weight: 20.64 Grams Overall Width: 12mm (0.47") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 3.4mm rise off the finger...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rare Vintage Cartier 1.36ct Baguette Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Baguette And Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring. 1.36 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 9.5 EU 62
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 9.5 / EU 62 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.7 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 62 WL9988 Includes: Original Ca...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 5.5 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 5.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 IR5472 Includes: Cartier cer...
18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage Cartier Six Stone Diamond Love Heart Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier six stone diamond love heart ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring 11.7 Grams Size 10
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Style, Size 10 In the quiet elegance of a vintage era, this 18 Karat White Gold band ring tells a story of ti...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 2.25ct Cabochon Ruby 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful French Cartier Ruby, Diamond, Gold Ring The ring features an oval-shaped ruby cabochon measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm and weighing approximately 2.25 carats Enhanced by fu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Just un Clou Ring in 18k yellow gold with box & papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Cartier Juste un Clou ring, the iconic Love ring younger and easier-to-remove sister, was inspired by the humble nail.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère De Cartier Half-Paved Onyx Emeralds Diamond Ring Small Model
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The panther can be fierce, playful, or lovable, displaying all the facets of its liberated personality from one collection to the next. Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Panthère De Car...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Rolling Ring Size 52 (US 6) Vintage 1990
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cartier Trinity rolling ring crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, featuring three interlocking bands that move fluidly together on the finger.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Geometric Lapis Lazuli Ring, Size 4.5 - 10.8g
By Cartier
Located in Providence, RI
This is a rare vintage Cartier 18k gold ring with a geometric design. The ring features two rectangular squares with lapis lazuli as the main stones.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5.75 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band Width: 5.5 mm Ring Size: 5.75 / EU 52 Weight: 6.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 52 763064 Includes: Cartier cer...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 AB09939 51 1996 Includes: Cartier ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Rose Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 4.75 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 4.75 / EU 49 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.1 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 49 MB2616 Includes: Cartier authen...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 5.25 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5.25 / EU 51 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 5.6 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 51 G56101 Includes: Cartier s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 7 EU 55
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 7 / EU 55 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.4 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 55 CH5557 Includes: Cartier certi...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7.5 / EU 56 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 8.1 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 56 F34676 Includes: Cartier ce...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1993 Cartier Mimi Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Mimi ruby and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tri Color Gold Band Ring Classic Model Size 49 (5)
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Trinity Medium Model Ring, an iconic design composed of three smoothly interlocking bands crafted in 18K yellow, rose, and white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 8.75 EU 59
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: US 8.75 / EU 59 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 7.5 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 59 FP 4476 Includes: Cartier s...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier ‘C Heart’ Diamond Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This piece can not be resized. This ring would make a great gift! Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.08 Total Colour: F Clarity: VS Designer: Cartier Met...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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CARTIER Paris Maillon Panthère Cocktail Ring In 18Kts Gold With 2.65 Cwt Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier Maillon Panthère ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Round Emerald Shelly Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 5 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pink Heart Diamond Dinner Engagement Ring 2.02ct
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Color/Clarity: Fancy Purple Pink, SI1 Certifications: GIA Size: 5.75 Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 2.90 grams Period: Contemporary Condition: Used - Previously owne...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Classic 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/ Paper Size 5.75 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5.75 / EU 52 Band Width: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier 750 52 946991 Includes: Cartier ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love ring Men's 5.5mm 18K Yellow Gold Classic Model size 67 US 12
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A men's Love ring by Cartier, the Classic model, executed in 18 karat yellow gold with the collection's signature screw-motif detailing engraved around the band.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Love Me Ring. Cartier Stacking Wedding Band 18k Yellow and White Band.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Cartier Love Me Band. Genuine Cartier with Certification and Original Box. Condition: Little to no signs of wear. Details: 6.6grams total Size 5 or 48
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.