Pear Shaped Multi Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating diamond ring is designed as a pear-shaped cluster that immediately commands attention. At the center, an invisible-set arrangement of diamonds creates a seamless sur...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Natural Imperial Green Jadeite Cocktail Ring
Located in Macau, MO
This exquisite natural jadeite ring showcases a premium-quality gemstone of fine jade ,surrounded by multi-colored gems and exquisite metal inlay, presenting a magnificent and elega...
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Citrine Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Citrine Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Citrine 12 Carats Natural Sapphires 3 Carat Natural Ruby and Mix Gems 2 Carat Sig...
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Magnificent 1.98ct Natural Diamond Multi-Row Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bold brilliance, layered luxury. This Larry Jewellery ring in 18K yellow gold features 18 princess-cut diamonds (0.98ct) and 22 round brilliant diamonds (1.00ct), all graded G–H colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Basaltic Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Basaltic sapphire and diamond ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 19 Carat Ruby, Multi Sapphire & Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and captivating statement ring from Bochic’s iconic “Capri” Traveling Collection, ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.50 carat sapphire and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.54ct Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring, 1931 England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique George V cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant and highly expressive statement ring from Bochic’s celebrated “Capri” Traveling C...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Asprey & Co. 18k Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Asprey
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This piece falls within the category of vintage Asprey cocktail rings, where bold gold work is balanced with structured gemstone layouts.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage turquoise and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Amethyst, Diamonds and Multi-Colored Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Turn heads with this stunning statement piece, expertly crafted in 14k yellow gold. At its center sits a breathtaking 8.12 carat oval-cut natural amethyst, radiating rich purple hues...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s Chrysoprase and Sodalite Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The unusual cocktail ring with diamonds is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the marks for 18k gold (750 18C).
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Yellow Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experien...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Yellow Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experien...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row Cocktail Ring. Offering texture, multiple layers of brilliance, and excellent covera...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 3.77 Carat Amethyst and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 3.77 carat amethyst and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse amethyst jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Emerald White Yellow 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Rose Gold 14 K Green Sapphire 2-1,3 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Red Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Emerald 1-0,06 ct Blue Sapphire 1-0,65 ct Yellow Sapphire Weight 5,41 grams Size 6...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2.5 Carat Diamond Flair 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Presenting over 2.5 carats total weight, this stunning cocktail ring dazzles with three distinctive multi-dimensional flairs of sparkling emerald cut diamonds set in bright 18 karat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Multi Tone Gold Female Portrait w/ Diamond Necklace Carved Cameo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Cameo Shell - Caved - Bezel Set - Salmon Base Color w/ White Carving - 15.007 x 11.57mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.99ct Multi-Coloured Sapphire 0.34ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this stunning multi colored sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Orange Opal & Multi Peridot Ring 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal & Multi Peridot Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Center Orange Opal - 5.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Multi Peridot - 3.00 Carat Signed ...
Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver
Oval Milky White Cabochon Agate Chalcedony Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
At its heart lies a mesmerizing white chalcedony, expertly cut in a cabochon style, radiating a soft, ethereal glow. The stone is elegantly framed by intricate gold detailing, enhanc...
Agate, Opal, Gold
Antique 1920s 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.42 carat emerald and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Le Vian 14K Rose Gold Opal Diamond Ring Halo Cocktail Ring Size 6.75
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Le Vian Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.7 grams Center Stone: Natural Oval Cabochon Opal Opal Color: Multi-Color Play-of-Color (Green, Orange, ...
Amber, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring, 1.30ctw Opals, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a vibrant combination of opals and rubies in a striking multi-stone design.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.16 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
10.16 Carats IGI Certified 18k White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Make an unforgettable impression of royal elegance with this striking 10.16-carat sapphire and diamond maste...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.28 Carat Natural Pear & Emerald-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-210443 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Multi-Row Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 5.034 Grams Gross We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$717Sale Price|40% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring 10kt Yellow Gold Five Stone Size 6 New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 10kt yellow gold and features five vibrant 4x3mm oval cut green emeralds arranged in an elegant multi stone design. The rich green gemston...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Asymmetric Wide 9 Row Multi Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking diamond cluster ring is a spectacular tour de force of diamond craftsmanship and sheer brilliance that represents the very pinnacle of fine jewelry ambition. One hu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Emerald — 6 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Emerald • Saturated Green luminous, glowing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Amethyst & Spinel Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed – Certified Natural Amethyst 7.50 carats Multi-color Fancy Sapphires 4.00 carats...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Multi Shade Color Oval Citrine & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Citrine/Quartz - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Varying Light Yellow to Orange Colors - 6.50 x 4.75mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant ...
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.71 Ct Diamond and 18 Ct White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.7 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural — 2 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Emerald • Saturated Wine luminous, glowing depth Sides...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning multi stone diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond gradin...
Diamond, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural — 2 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Emerald • Saturated Wine luminous, glowing depth Sides Natural...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2.16 Carat Rubellite & Mutual Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold, 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This 2.16 Carat Rubellite and Mutual Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a vibrant and sophisticated multi-stone design that combines rich color gemstones with c...
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstone Bombe Ring in Platinum and Gold, 11ct Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elaborate, multi-gemstone bombe ring from the 1960s is a glorious display of color and craftsmanship, masterfully set in platinum and gold. At its heart lies a magnificent 11-ca...
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a beautiful 3.17 Carat Oval Cut Natural Orange Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surround...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Vintage 1950s 0.53ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1950s diamond cocktail ring in white gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond gradi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 3.51-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Deira, AE
From your first inquiry to the moment this ring is placed on a finger for the first time, we are dedicated to making your 1stDibs experience as exceptional as the piece itself — beca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Fancy Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Natural Ruby - 7 Carat Natural Multi Fancy ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sap...
Genuine Baguette Diamond Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Fine Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1030 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 8.47 gms Gold Wt: 6.74 gms Diamond Wt:...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
BOCHIC “Orient” Green Emerald & Pinksapphire Cocktail Ring, 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Emerald & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 22K Gold &Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Green Emerald from Zambia - 7 carats Natural Pink Sapphir...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Modernist Ring Item Type: Fine Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18k White Gold (750/1000) ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,816Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 55ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications Style: Contemporary High Jewelry Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 18kt White Gold (Solid) Total Weight: 25.30 Grams Central Gemstone: 1 Natural Marquise-Cut Brazilia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Fancy Yellow Diamond 9.38ct Cocktail Ring & Earrings Set 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18K solid gold Zambian emerald and diamond cluster ring is a striking heirloom-style jewel showcasing bold color, dimensional design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Vintage 4.07Ct Moonstone and 5.95Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning fine and impressive vintage cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
Emerald Diamond 4.10ct, Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18K solid gold Zambian emerald and diamond cluster ring is a striking heirloom-style jewel showcasing bold color, dimensional design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Large High Profile Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Shaped w/ Carving - Multi Prong Set - White Carving on Peachy Field - 21 x 15mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.1 ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Sapphire and 1.67 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with an 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22 Carat Multi-Color Rose Cut & Round Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Other Important Details: Total Diamond Count: ~111 stones Total Diamond Weight: ~20 carats (approximate) Setting Style: Multi-row cluster dome / cocktail Shank: Two-tone, white gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Color Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, White Diamonds Pave 14K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Blue Sapphire Multi-Stone Ring, featuring an exquisite Oval Blue Topazes set in 14K White Gold, adorned with additional Blue Sapphires and White Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 2.21 Carat Natural Multi-Color Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Treat yourself to this stunning 2.21 ct diamond ring, crafted from 18k white gold and showcasing a breathtaking mix of natural brown, yellow, pink, and white diamonds. The vibrant pa...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
3.57 Carat Oval Teal Sapphire Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 3.57 carat oval teal sapphire platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring. The c...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
4.04 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Handmade in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely handmade 18k white and yellow gold ring features a gem 4.04 carat tanzanite in a multi-layered, hand engraved 18k yellow gold bezel. The cushion-shaped tanzanite cen...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,207Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Peridot Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver Natural Center Ruby 5.00 Carat Origin Africa Natural Round Brilliant Multi Peridot 3.00 Carat Origin A...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.78ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Gold, 1880, England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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