Cartier Small LOVE 18k Rose Gold 3.5mm Band Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 48
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Small Band Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Band Width: Approximately 3.6 mm Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 48 Weight: 2.8 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Cartier...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Pave Set Diamond White Gold 3-Row Ring Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic Cartier 3-row full pave band from the iconic Maillon Panthère collection is crafted in 18k white gold and set with 90 brilliant-cut D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds w...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Deux Tetes Croisses Heart Motif Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier, France. This charming diamond ring, with its subtle hearts motif, could only come from Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring with 0.46 Carat Round F-VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: 18K Gold Embrace the eternal allure of the Trinity style with this captivating vintage ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Love Ring in 18k yellow gold with 3 diamonds with box & papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Cartier Love ring , classic, yellow gold 750/1000 with box and papers The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier NY Aquamarine, Sapphires & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate.
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning piece of jewelry showcases exquisite craftsmanship by Cartier, highlighting a large, mesmerizing 26.85-carat blue aquamarine at its center. The aquamarine's vibrant hue...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Classic LOVE 18k Yellow Gold 5.5mm Band Ring w/Cert Size 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic LOVE Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier M17113 47 750 Design: Classic LOVE band with signature screw motifs Measure...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Logo de Cartier Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold. Signed by Cartier Size 53 (US 6 1/2)
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Ring w/Cert Size US 5.5 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring is exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and showcases the Maison's legendary Trinity des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring 3 Round Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold Size 3.75 W/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The height on top is 2.08 MM. Ring Size: 3.75 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond: *Approximately* 0.22 Carat Total Weight of Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cut: Natural Ro...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k White Gold Rolling Band Ring w/Paper Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Style: Rolling Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 51 1999 O0911V Design: Three interlocking rolling bands in polished w...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Band Ring w/ Cert Size 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Diamond & Blue Sapphire Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds and blue sapphires Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.12 carat total weight Blue Sap...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Amour et Trinity Ring c1998 Sz 46 3.75 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier 'Amour et Trinity' ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring Brilliant-Cut Paved Diamond 18k White Gold Small Model Band
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking dress ring from the Caresse d'Orchidées collection by Cartier. The ring features pave diamonds and reverse set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites. The diamonds hav...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Tank Band Solo Ring 48
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring 3 Round Brilliant Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 7.75 Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The height on top is 2.08 MM. Ring Size: 7.75 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond: *Approximately* 0.22 Carat Total Weight of Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Cut: Natural Ro...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Open Love Knot Ring w/Paper Size 6.5 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Open Love Knot Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1 natural diamond, approximately 0.12 carat Top Measurements: Approximately 19.1 mm across × 10.2 mm wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
90s Cartier Tank Francaise Ring EU 50 Sz 5.25 Band 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Small Model Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This iconic Cartier Juste un Clou ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and designed to resemble a nail bent into a circle to form a ring band.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER Paris Geometric Menotte Bypass Ring In 18Kt Gold With Black Onyx Sz 51
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier Menotte ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Cuff 18k White Gold Ring w/Paper Size 6.5 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Double C Diamond Cuff Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 53 GL3243 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.07 carat total weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Falcon's Eye 18k White Gold Men's Ring Size 56 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Bold and enigmatic, the Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Falcon’s Eye Ring reinterprets masculine elegance through the lens of Cartier’s iconic symbolism.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring w/Paper Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: LOVE Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 51 NE3731 Gemstones: Natural blue sapphire Design: Iconic LOVE band with signature scr...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Collection Classic Model Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Size 56
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 56 (EU) and 7.75 (US) This gorgeous Cartier Love ring in 18 karat rose gold is an iconic and timeless piece that epitomizes both elegance and romance.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Paved Diamond Small LOVE Ring Size O (55)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold band ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1998 Cartier Tank Onyx Ring LM, Size 62
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Tank onyx ring large model set in 18k white gold, circa 1998.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panthère de Cartier Diamond Ring – Iconic Maison Creation
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A celebrated symbol of the House of Cartier, this Panthère de Cartier ring captures the spirit of strength, elegance, and sensuality that has defined the maison for over a century. I...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Pasha Citrine & Amethyst 18k Gold Round Ring w/Cert. Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Pasha Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 NT3296 Gemstones: Natural amethyst and natural citrine Design: Bold round Pasha m...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Akoya Pearl Bypass Ring Size 7 EU 54
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Style: Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 54 E07207 Pearls: Two Akoya cultured pearls, approximately 7 mm each Design: Bypass ring...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k White Gold Large Tank Band Solo Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE 3 Diamond 18k White Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 5.25 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: 3 natural diamonds, approximately 0.15ctw Band Width: Approximately 5.5 mm Ring Size: US ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Solid Gold 4.64ctw AGL No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Weight: 11.03 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri Tone Panthere Emerald Onyx Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 51 US 5.5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ring by Cartier from the Panthere De Cartier collection.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring One Diamond Small Model 18K Rose Gold Size 60
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love one diamond ring band in 18K rose gold.
Diamond
Cartier Juste un Clou Classic Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Cert Size 10 EU 62
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Juste un Clou Diamond Ring Classic Model Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 62 DIT845 Au750 Gemstones: diamonds 0.13 carats Design: Iconic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond 150th Anniversary Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition. Ring size is 6.25. Brand: Cartier Collection/Series: 150th Anniversary Metal Type: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18k Ring Size: 6.25 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Ex...
Rose Gold
Etincelle de Cartier Pavé Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Sz 51
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This amazingly beautiful Cartier band ring features approximately .47 carats of bright, icy white round brilliant diamonds prong set in a highly polished 18 karat white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" Boule Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Item #: R-21516 Artist: Cartier Country: France Circa: 2003 Size: 6.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) M...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Classic Model Love Band Ring with 3 Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 54 or 6 3/4 (U.S.) Iconic and timeless, this Cartier LOVE band ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with three round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Small Model Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Size 50
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Size: 50 (U.S 5.25) Ring Weight: 3.3 grams Stamped: © Cartier...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER Paris Panthere Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 4.75 Ctw In VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier panther ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Hindu 18k White Gold & Diamond Floral Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Hindu Floral Diamond Ring is expertly crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and showcases the Maison's refined interpretation of floral eleg...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vendôme Louis 2.5mm 18k Tri-Color Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size 5.75 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Vendôme Louis Cartier Style: Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Band Width: Approximately 2.5 mm Ring Size: US 5.75 / EU 51 Weight: 3.3 g...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.23 Cts In Diamonds & Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring Mini Model Paved Size 56
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
LOVE ring Small model Material: 18K White gold Diamonds approx: 0.19 carats Thickness: 2.7 mm Ring Size 7.5 US (56) Weight: 2.9 grams Condition: New Retail: $5,250
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Cartier Tri-Color Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow, rose, and white gold. Signed by Cartier Circa 1988 Size 6 1/4 Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Nouvelle Vague Diamond Band
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking expression of Cartier’s timeless elegance, this Nouvelle Vague Diamond Band is exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases the Maison’s signature sculptural desig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis 18k Tri-Color Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Vendôme Louis Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 56 IO5339 Design: Iconic polished tri-color band Measu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ecrou Ring Sz 56 7 1/2 18k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry Screw Bolt Band
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier 'Ecrou' ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Trinity 18k Tri Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Ring from the celebrated Vendôme Louis Cartier collection is expertly crafted in luxurious 18k tri-color gold and features three s...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Band Ring with Single Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 (US), 53 (EU) This stunning Cartier Love ring in 18 karat white gold with a singular diamond is a symbol of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis 18k Tri -Color Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size US 8.5 EU 58
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Vendôme Louis Tri-Color Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier Au750 58 IYC265 Design: Classic Cartier tri-color...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring with Diamonds 18k White Gold size 57/ US 8
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring with Diamonds 18k White Gold size 57/ US 8 18k White Gold - 8.3 Grams Diamonds - 22 Stones = 0.13 carats Size - 57 / US 8
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Nouvelle Bague Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.76 Cts in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Nouvelle bague ring designed by Cartier. Beautiful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Pave Love Ring Band Small 18k Rose Gold sz 60 US 9.5 8150
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting an exquisite band ring by Cartier, meticulously crafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold 2.5mm Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, rose, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 49 Au750 AGV580 Design: Three slim flat-profile rolling bands in ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 8 EU 58
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Vendôme Louis Ring Material: 18k pink, yellow, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 58 750 ID8848 Design: Three interlocking tri-color bands...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Cartier ring from the Art Deco period features a bold lapis lazuli accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The centerpiece is a striking sugarloaf-cut lapis lazuli...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1960's 1.22 CTW Oval Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing approximately 1.22 carats - F color with VS2 clarity Flush set with a sinuous oval-shaped face surround With rounded shoulders and profile Test...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.