Vintage Geometric 1.00ctw Diamonds and Pearls Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Ten diamonds, each approximately 3mm (~0.10ct), total an estimated ~1.00 carat weight, arranged in precise linear rows that frame the pearls with radiant sparkle. The interplay of lu...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold South Sea Golden Pearl Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Head Width: 15.3mm Head Height: 12.6mm Shank Width: 2.1mm Weight: 5.3 Grams Finger Size: 6 1/2 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Ring MF14-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
At the center of the 14K White Gold setting, a breathtaking 13.4mm Pearl serves as stunning focal point.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl & 1.38ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Pearl & 1.38ct Diamonds Pearl: 11.9 mm Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.38ct Material: 18kt yellow gold Ring size: 53.1 EU / 6.5 US...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1876 Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Natural 5.45mm Pearl Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
The ring features a 5.45mm natural round pearl that can be seen from all sides, due to the 18k yellow gold prong setting.
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Gold Diamond & Mother-of-Pearl Wide Statement Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Brand Roberto Coin Material: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Gender: Female Stones: White Diamonds Cut: Round Mother-of-Pearl Cut: Marquise 128pc Diamonds: 1.30ctw Clarity: V...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and .06 CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
18k yellow gold Tahitian pearl and .06 CTW diamond ring. This ring has three round diamonds to the side of the pearl, the diameter of the pearl is 8 mm, the size of the ring is a 6 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,035Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Modern Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Classically inspired with a fusion of Art Deco and ancient Greek elements. Rendered in 18k gold, with white pearls and accented with two rows of diamonds Materials: 18 Karat Gold, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,036Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Modern Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Classically inspired with a fusion of Art Deco and ancient Greek elements. Rendered in 18k gold, with white pearls and accented with two rows of diamonds Materials: 18 Karat Gold, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1.02 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with platinum settings.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,562Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Pearl diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,65 ct Sapphire 4-Oval-0,86ct Sapphire 2-Oval-0,44ct Weight 2.51 grams Si...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Marquise Cut Rubies & Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Marquise Cut Rubies & Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, a timeless piece that combines classic charm with graceful elegance.
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Pink South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 14.6 Grams Stone: 14.51mm Pink South Sea Pearl Stone: 0.40ctw H SI1 Diamond Measurements: 32.3 x 20.7 x 12.81mm Size: 5.5 Metal: 18k White Gold and Yellow Gold Item #: BR-19...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed 14K Gold, Turquoise, and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, antique gold, turquoise, and pearl cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Exclusive cultured pearl ring with diamonds in 18K white gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exclusive pearl ring in 18K white gold is an elegant statement piece with timeless charm.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Smoky Quartz and Pearl Floral Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz and Pearl Floral Cocktail Ring.
Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Natural Pearl Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Natural Pearl Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece will...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Brown Pearl and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold, circa 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
A sophisticated Diamrusa ring crafted in rose gold, centered by a striking 12 mm brown pearl with a warm, luminous nacre.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Custom-Made Vintade Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Vintage Ring *Material: 14K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Mother of Pearl *Old-Minor 4 Diamonds: 0.32ctw *Clarity: VS *Color: F *Dimension: *This Ring ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom-Made Golden Blossom Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Gender: Female Mother of Pearl: 12 Diamonds: 0.32 ctw Clarity: VS Color: F Dimension: This Ring Resizable Size: 11 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Tanzanite Pearl Halo Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Pink Tourmaline Ring features a pink tourmaline center surrounded by tanzanite, creating an elegant contrast of pink and violet-blue tones. A pearl accent adds a distinctive tou...
Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat white Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
All mounted in 18ct white gold, stamped 750, D 1.70ct. UK finger size 'O'.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold with South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in Macau, MO
The elegant ring centering on a fabulous South Sea Golden Pearl 13 mm, is surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.88 carats, mounted in 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very nice heavy ring featuring a center real Pearl measuring 8.5mm and 0.25 total carat weight of Ruby gemstones channel set wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1910 Art Nouveau Pearl Ring - 18k Gold / Platinum
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Art Nouveau (Circa 1910) Metals: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Hallmarks: French Eagle's head (Gold) & Dog's head (Platinum) Weight: 4.8 g Size: 54 FR / 7 US / N 1/2 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Garnet & Seed Pearl Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham- No Date Letter This exquisite Victorian five stone ring is crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a stunning arrangement o...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
15MM South Sea Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 1.15 carats of fancy and round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the ring and creating two delicate butterflies on the sides of the pearl. Made in 18k white gol...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.1 Mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.8 Grams Pearl Type: South Sea Pearl Pearl Diameter: 11.1 mm Pearl Count: 1 South Sea Pearl Diamond Count: 18 roun...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring and Matching Earrings Set 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 13 mm Earring Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 9.3 mm Diamond Count: 14 on ring, + 28 on earrings= 42 diamonds total...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 7. 5 mm diameter pearl. 1.8 grams total weight.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold, Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, platinum, pearl, and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Mabe Pearl and 0.25ct Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring shows light surface wear to the gold consistent with age, with the pearl and diamonds intact and securely set.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Mabe Pearl and 0.25ct Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring shows light surface wear to the gold consistent with age, with the pearl and diamonds intact and securely set.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous South Sea Pearl of 11mm, extra fine quality, in perfect shape and surface, spectacular pure white color, and 134 pieces of Natural D...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Golden Salt Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A magnificent round golden salt sea pearl of generous proportions sits proudly atop a delicate 18 karat yellow gold band, its warm, luminous surface radiating a deep, honeyed glow th...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with micro pearls, sapphires, diamonds and topaz.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth mined Colombian Emerald,...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18 carat gold and black enamel ring has the words 'in memory of' across the front of it and is set with 9 pearls.
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
$413Sale Price / item|40% Off
Gold fish Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Goldfish Ring Mother of Pearl - 14k Gold Plated 925 Silver - Russian Pushkin Fairytale ring - Painted Signet Ring - Make a wish jewelry - Zolotaya Rybka Ring - Personalized Ring.
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 8.5 6 mm diameter pearl 2.4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique pearl ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,985Sale Price|35% Off
12.90mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These diamonds, boasting a premium F color and VS clarity, weigh in at a total of 1.29 carats, casting a sparkling halo that perfectly accentuates the pearl's purity. The ring's des...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 10 #18350
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 10 This elegant ring features one black pearl (12 mm) set in classic 14K white gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Danish Goldsmith, Modernist Gold Ring with a Cultured Pearl
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish goldsmith, modernist gold ring adorned with a cultured pearl. Marked with the goldsmith's initials "JCT".
Cultured Pearl, Gold
GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a luxurious South Sea Pearl of 15,5mm, extra fine quality, perfect shape and surface, spectacular pure white color, and 66 pieces of Natural Di...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Certified, Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Tahiti Pearl, Purple Violet Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, Unique Art, One of a Kind 18K 750 White Gold 1.28 ct. Diamond Round 2.60 ct. Ruby 12.8 mm Tahiti Pearl
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Almandine Garnet & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring features stunning oval-shaped almandine garnets that exude a rich, pinky hue, perfectly complemented by delicate natural seed pearls that adorn the design. The yellow gold...
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 17.8mm Mabe Pearl Leaf Detailed Prongs Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Mabe Pearl - Large Round Shape - Prong Set - White Pearl w/ Light Pink Overtone Color - Nice Luster - 17.8mm (approx.)
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Olympus Art Certified, Diamond, White Gold and Pearl Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified Ring 4.19 Carat G/H VS Diamond, White Gold 18 Carat, South Sea & Tahiti Pearl 5mm/Pc Diamond, White Gold and Pearl Combination, Unique Design Flower Ring
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Na Hoku Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By NA HOKU
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: NaHoku Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 9.3 mm Diamond Count: 1 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2-i1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.07 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Ring Size: 7.75 (resizable) Ring Measurements: 17 mm x 17 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condit...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.9 Grams Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Ring Measurements: 22 mm x 22 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Conditi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl and Sapphire Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Pearl Count: 12 pearls Pearl Diameter: ~6 mm Sapphire Count: 9 sapphires Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) p...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ring with Pearl and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This delicate 18K gold ring features a pearl beautifully set at the center, framed by two clusters of old-cut diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Old Cut Diamond Pearl Ring 0.20 ct Yellow Gold about 1910 fine white/pink Pearl
Located in Viena, Viena
timeless and beautiful the pearl ring with two fine old European cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct, W/SI-P1, 3 mm diameter, great brilliance, a white cultured pearl of 5 mm diameter...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle Baroque Pearl Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very large and lustrous 30mm + fresh water white baroque pearl is held in a tall and irregular 18K bezel surrounded by hammered texture bezel accent in this organic design. The ha...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Gray Pearls Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 12.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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.
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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