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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian More Rings
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown High Victorian Fashion Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Fashion Rings
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian More Rings
18k Gold
Turkish More Rings
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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- How are micro mosaics made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro mosaics consist of small glass pieces known as tesserae arranged to create beautiful patterns and intricate designs. Handcrafted micro mosaics take hours of painstaking craftsmanship and are highly coveted. Shop a collection of antique micro mosaic goods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To date micro mosaic jewelry, examine the hardware. This style of jewelry first became popular during the 19th century (Italian artist Giacomo Raffaelli, founder of the School of Mosaics in Milan, in 1806, is said to have been the first to incorporate micro mosaics into jewelry). Over time, the types of hardware used in the creation of these accessories changed considerably. For example, brooches from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will often have a “C” clasp, while safety pin-style fasteners became popular in the 1920s. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine the age of a given piece based on the fasteners and clasps on your jewelry. Shop an assortment of micro mosaic jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Micro mosaic jewelry is made with tiny pieces of glass or enamel, which are arranged together to create an image. The glass is usually set in cement or mastic and any gaps delicately filled in with wax. Shop an array of beautiful micro mosaic pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A micro pavé engagement ring setting is a category of pavé engagement ring setting that contains small diamonds set in the ring's shank. Small diamonds are set in small openings in the ring's band in a pavé setting. Small metal pegs hold these small diamonds in place. Shop a range of fashionable vintage micro pavé diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
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