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 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 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 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
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
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold 1895 Wedding Band 5.11g
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The band measures 4mm in width and weighs 5.11 grams. Ring size P 1/2. Signed Cartier 57 CHT239. Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: N/A Weight: 5.11g...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Ring with 0.31 Carat Round F VS Diamonds Size 5.25
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18 Karat yellow gold, this Love ring is adorned with 88 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.31 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paved Diamond Small LOVE Ring Size M (53)
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, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Paved Diamond Ring 1.93ct 18k Rose White Yellow Gold sz 52 US 6
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
The Cartier Trinity Ring Set showcases an intertwined band design crafted from 18k gold, rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Cartier Trinity Bombay Ring, c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Bombay ring, comes from Cartier’s trinity collection. A discontinued design, this wonderful ring is composed of three bands of 18 carat rose, white and yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring 18k Tri-Color Gold Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 993646 Gemstones: Natural round ruby, be...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Ring Paved in 18K White Gold with Diamonds 4mm 5.25 US / 50 EU
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This original Cartier Love Ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features pavé-set diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring Small Model, 18K White Gold Band with 1 Diamond, Size 9
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
With a comfortable 4 mm width and size 60 EU / US 9, it’s perfect for everyday wear or as a meaningful wedding band. Details: Maker: Cartier Collection: LOVE Metal: 18K White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier LOVE 1 Black Sapphire 18k White Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 48
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Classic Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Gemstone: 1 black sapphire Band Width: Approximately 5.5mm Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 48 Weight: 9.4 gra...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Me Pavé Diamond 18k Tri-Gold Three Band Ring w/Papers Size US 5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Me Pavé Diamond Interlocking Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 E1285 Gemstones: Natural pavé-se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Ring, Small Model, 18K White Gold Wedding Band, Size 63 US 10
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
An enduring icon of modern romance, the Cartier LOVE collection was born in the vibrant spirit of 1970s New York and remains a symbol of commitment without limits. This small model L...
White Gold
Cartier Dinh Van 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ankh Ring
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Dinh Van Ankh ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, designed with a sculptural spiral that wraps around the finger.
18k Gold
Cartier Small LOVE 1 Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size 4.5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: LOVE Style: Small Band Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstones: 1 diamond Band Width: Approximately 4 mm Ring Size: US 4.5 / EU 49 Weight: 4.3 grams Hallm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Nail Ring 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Size 6 (52) With Box
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Juste Un Clou Classic Nail Ring 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Size 6 (52) With Original Cartier box This authentic Cartier Juste Un Clou ring is crafted in solid 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1895 3.5mm Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Serial: HU7900 Dimensions: the ring measures 3.5mm wide Size: 59 (9.0) Weight: 5.15 grams Guaranteed authentic by seller.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 4 mm Love Band Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold Size 50
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Type: Wedding band ring Designer: Cartier Collection: Love Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemsto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Ring in 18Kt Gold with 1.78 Ctw in VS Diamonds and Citrine
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Cartier. Very cute piece hand crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and mounted with gemstones.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthère 3-Row Half Pavé Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301859 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2012 RRP £8,550 Incl. Taxes / €9,850 Incl. Taxes / $10,000 Excl. Taxes Model B4127257 Serial Number PU**** Metal 18k White Gold Sto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately 24.08 carat. flanked by 2 cut- cor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Ring with 0.42 Carat Round F VS Diamonds Size 4.5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Size 4.5 Style: Love Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.42 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 6 Color: F Clarity: VS Shape: Round Brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C Hearts Pink Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Ring w/Papers Size US 4.5 / EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: C Hearts Ring Material: 18k rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 OV6445 Gemstones: Natural pink sapphire Measurements: Front approximately 0.38" acros...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring with 0.22 Carat 3 Brilliant Cut Diamonds In White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE ring, white gold (750/1000), set with 3 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Classic Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold, 56
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 56 / 7.5 US This Cartier Juste un Clou Classic ring captures bold elegance with an iconic nail-inspired design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthère Tsavorite and Onyx Geometric Ring, Size 67
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Cartier Panthère ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Panthère de Cartier Double Headed Panther Ring, Size 54
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A striking vintage Panthère de Cartier double-headed panther ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier La Dona Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/Papers Size EU 51 / US 5.5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier La Dona band ring is expertly crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and showcases a vibrant natural citrine at its center.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 5.50 Carat Diamond Nigeria Ring Size L (51)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pave diamond ring from the luxury jewellery designer Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love 3 Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection/Style: Love 3 Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 49 L98347 1998 Gemstones: Natural diamonds approximately 0.22ct total weight Design: C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Mini LOVE Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Mini LOVE Band Ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features one natural diamond weighing approximately 0.03 carat set within the i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Mini Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: LOVE Mini Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 PQ5262 Gemstones: Natural brilliant-cut diamond Design: Mini LOV...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, 1952, French.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier La Dona Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 5.5 EU 51
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier La Dona Ring is exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and showcases the collection's distinctive sculptural silhouette with gra...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Three Diamond LOVE Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ring from the world the renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
The Ultimate Romantic Gesture: 2.00tcw Cartier Heart Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover a truly rare and spectacular expression of love from the legendary House of Cartier. This exquisite "Ballerine" ring is centered around an incredibly scarce find: a GIA Cert...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pink Sapphire Love Ring Sz 53 6 1/4 18k Rose Gold Fine Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
An stylish variation of the iconic Love collection, the Cartier pink sapphire LOVE ring is crafted in 18k rose gold (circa 2000s).
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Smoky Quartz Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring w/Box Size US 6 EU 53
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Smoky Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring Material: 18k white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 53 AX3538 Gemstones: Natural smoky quartz cabochon approximate...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Tri-Color Trinity Band Ring Size 53/6.25 #26762
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Tri-Color Trinity Band Ring Classic Cartier 18K tri-color gold Trinity band featuring three interlocking bands in yellow, white, and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1.76tcw Diamond Crossover Eternity Double Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier ring features a distinctive double band design with a crossover pattern, elegantly set with 1.76 carats of E color, VVS diamonds. The precise arrangement of ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Vendôme Louis 18k Tri-Color Gold 4.8mm Band Ring w/Cert Size US 6.5 EU 5
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Vendôme Louis Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, rose, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 54 GV3343 Design: Iconic tri-color rolling band Measur...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri Color 18K Yellow White & Rose Trinity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Trinity Collection Material: 18K Yellow White & Rose Gold Ring Size: 10.75 Ring Width: 9mm Each Band Measures: 3mm width Weight:10.5 gm Condition: Excellent Comes ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Classic Model Three Diamond LOVE Ring Size Q (58)
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, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,840Sale Price|30% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond And Sapphire Dove Les Oiseaux Libérés EU 55 Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step into the enchanting world of Cartier with the exquisite Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés Diamond Ring, a rare treasure that captures the essence of elegance and grace.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct White Gold Love Band
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 3 Diamond 18ct White Gold Love Band Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J679 Brand: Cartier Model: 3 Diamond Love Band Ring Type: Ring Serial Number: A***** RRP: £4,200 Accompan...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed 'Monture Cartier', makers mark for Cartier, numbered 'HGS3', engraved 'Cts 4.56', English, circa 1970, accompanied by Gemmological Certification S...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tri-Color Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990 9mm wide Size 6 1/4
18k Gold
Cartier Six Diamond LOVE Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold ring from the world the renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER 1970 Roger Lucas Sculptural Cocktail Ring With Diamonds & Pearls
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier ring by Roger Lucas is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Himalia Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring w/Cert & Box Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Himalia Style: Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: Approximately 0.30 carat total weight Design: Wide polished band ring featuring a refin...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Pavé Diamond Ring Size M (52)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Menotte Onyx Ring 18k White Gold Band Sz 53 US 6 1/4 Bypass Motif
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Out of production vintage Cartier 'Menotte' ring crafted in 18k white gold (circa 2000).
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love 6 Pink Sapphire 18k Pink Gold Band Ring w/Paper Size US 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Love Pink Sapphire Band Ring Material: 18k pink gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 52 OH2148 Gemstones: Six natural pink sapphires approximately 2mm eac...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4mm Cartier 1895 Wedding Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Cartier Model: 1895 Wedding Band Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Ring Width: 4 mm Size: US 10 Total Weight: 7.5 Grams Stamped: "Au 750" "Carti...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier France Diamond and Colored Diamond Bombe Ring, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier France Diamond and Colored Diamond Bombe Ring made in 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k 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.