$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Emerald, Pearls and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald, pearls and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, pearls and rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Angara 14K Gold Freshwater Pearl Dual Shank Ring with Diamonds
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
While the Freshwater pearl is mounted on a plain band, the pave-set diamonds embellish the other band on this 14k yellow gold ring.
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
It is crafted in 14k gold and is the perfect ring to dazzle on every occasion, Pearl 14.6 mm Diamond weight: 4.5 carats approximately Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1 Measure...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SALAVATTI 18K Gold Turquoise Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold cocktail ring by Salavetti, crafted in 18K blackened gold. The design features a large oval turquoise cabochon set above carved mother-of-pearl petals.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Pearls Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.0 grams Center: Hair Side Stone Details: Shape: Natural Seed Pearls Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carat total...
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Button Shaped Cultured Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Stone: Cultured Pearl and Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Robin Rotenier Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
Robin Rotenier solid 18k yellow gold ring with brush finish, set with black diamonds and a center faceted black Tahitian cultured pearl. 1 black Tahitian faceted pearl 12 round bla...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Mabe Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Weight: 13.54 grams Dimensions: ring top measures 17mm wide Size: 7.75 (complimentary sizing available)
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 2.35ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our 18ct white gold ring, showcasing a lustrous white pearl surrounded by 32 baguette diamonds in a captivating floating ballerina setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$5,094 / item
Round Pearl & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring is a sophisticated blend of classic elegance and modern luxury.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Garnet and pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are two larger garnet stones measuring 10pts each and a further two smaller stones. The face of the ring also has seed pearls set within it. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face Width...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Cut: Bead Color: White Natural Diamonds Carat(s): ....
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold and Pearl Ring Size 5.5 #23392
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold and Pearl Ring Size 5.5 Elegant and timeless, this lovely ring features a luminous cultured pearl (7 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K rose gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s pearl and diamonds ring gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
Highlights: - 18ct Gold and platinum - Cultured japanese pearl 7mm - Old cut diamonds 0.40ct total c.a.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
ALESSANDRA DONA Tahiti Pearl Ring with Rhodolite pink gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ALESSANDRA DONA Tahiti Pearl ring with rhodolite in pink gold. This Tahiti pearl ring demonstrates the out-of-the-box thinking of Italian jewellery designer Alessandra Donà.
Rhodolite, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,000
Pearl Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Geometric Ring. A sculptural geometric ring featuring a black cultured pearl with round cut bezel set diamonds at the edge.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Two White Akoya Pearls Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~7.5 mm Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "K18...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Triple Leaf Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.8 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~6.8 mm Ring Size: 6.25 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Coral and Cultured Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The contrasting sizes create a dimensional cluster, pairing the coral’s smooth polish with the pearls’ lustrous surfaces. Scalloped gold cups support the coral beads, while slender s...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Cluster Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~4.5 mm - 4.9 mm Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing S...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. You and Me ring features a duo of pinkish orient cultured pearls set in a quinquonce pattern.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's 14K Gold Double Baroque Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed baroque pearl ring. In 14k yellow gold. By the renowned Ming's Jewelry Company of Honolulu, Hawaii, San Francisco, and New York.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Moonstone Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late Victorian moonstone and pearl twin heart ring, the ring comprising two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre with a moonstone to a perl border, with gold ribbow surmount...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Twin Pearl & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant 18K yellow gold bypass ring featuring two luminous cultured pearls measuring 8.6mm and 8.25mm.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Floral Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
Crafted from warm yellow 14k gold, the design features small round natural diamonds and intricate leaf details that gracefully cradle the pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid Century amethyst seed pearl 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The gemstone creates a striking focal point against the warm glow of the gold setting. Surrounding the amethyst are luminous seed pearls that add a soft, elegant contrast to the deep...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Slim Slice Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold. Ring Size 6.75
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Silver Alloy Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in a white gold–silver alloy and features a luminous pearl accented by diamonds totaling approximately 0.52 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Silver
Victorian pearl diamond 18k yellow gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the center rests an approximately 6.40mm pearl, giving the ring a graceful, luminous focal point with the delicate glow that makes antique pearl jewelry so beloved.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the extraordinary 18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring, a truly unique and special piece that embodies elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring Details: Composed of a mother-of-pearl tablet with a gold overlay, designed to spin.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Crossover Ring with Pearls & Diamonds, Europe
Located in Portland, England
An elegant crossover ring in 9ct gold, set with two creamy pearls at its centre, a classic toi et moi design, symbolising “you and me.”
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
The body is mounted with a pearl surrounded by rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisticated design.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500 / item
23.64 Carat Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 23.64 carat pearl and .50 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring Ring size: 4.5 14k yellow gold 1 = .02 carat, round cut, VS2 clarity, F/G color diamond 6 = Akoya pearls
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Faceted Amethyst & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with a large, oval, faceted amethyst & a border of beautiful, milky seed pearls. Mounted on a fancy shouldered, yellow gold shank.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Ladies Vintage Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A elegant vintage ladies ring in 14K white gold, set with a natural 9mm saltwater pearl in a classic cream color.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Cultured Pearl Cut: Bead Color: White Natural Diamonds Car...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yvel 18K Gold Baroque Pearl Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 6.5
By Yvel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Yvel 18K Gold Baroque Sea Pearls Ring Yvel's signature, handmade 18k yellow gold, polished-finish is combined with a beautiful four baroque pearls and one gold in the shape of a fift...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
There are five larger garnet stones measuring 5pts each and 8 pearls. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1884. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Face Width: 9mm Weight: 1.2g
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Vintage cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl in the centre (13mm), surrounded by 30 little diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Amethyst Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A lovely antique ring, it is set in the center of an amethyst in a circle of half cultured pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold ring Art Deco style diamonds and pearls
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring in 14K yellow gold, executed in the Art Deco style. Set with two natural pearls and two old-cut diamonds, total weight approx. 0.10 ct.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Mabe Pearl & Diamond Ring, Size 7
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage Italian classic large mabe pearl ring crafted of 14k gold features a central 14mm mabe pearl surrounded by a halo of small dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stone: Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Diamond Count: 6 round brilliant Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Cl...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Mother of Pearl Signet Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking Danish Modernist ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold rectangular black Mother of Pearl shell inlay with natural iridescent tones.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.0 - 5.8 mm Ring Size: 8 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The chunky gold band holds three turquoise stones and three pearls.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
KABANA 14k Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Solitaire Ring Size 7.75
By Kabana
Located in Miami, FL
The Kabana Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Solitaire Ring (Size 7.75) is a refined piece of jewelry that embodies elegance and simplicity.
Pearl, Rose Gold
French 1950s Turquoise Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Thin antique ring, its ring is joined retaining in its center a cultured pearl shouldered by 2 pearls of tinted turquoise.
Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage pearl diamond 18k white gold pave cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pearl and diamond pavé cocktail ring is a striking statement of elegance and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Pearl Sapphire Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
White Pearl & Sapphire Ring in 14k Rose Gold. The center of this beautiful ring features a white akoya pearl, 8.4 mm in diameter and the band is bezel set with 8 deep blue round sapp...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 18K White Gold Emerald, Pearl & Black Onyx Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, black onyx & pearl gemstone.
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Ruby Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1874 Makers Mark W G This exquisite Victorian ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features six lustrous se...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Turquoise, Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct 750 Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Turquoise Cabochons either side with Old Mine Cut diamonds in between each diamond measures approx. 1,5 mm Diameter amounting to 10...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Vintage [Tahitian] pearl and diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.
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