Cassis white pearl and diamond cocktail ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ring With Pearl and Diamonds Material 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Dimension: 17.3mm Ring Wide: 23.6mm Base of Shank: 5mm Ring Size: 9.5 Diamonds: .30 ct Clarity: VS Color Grade: G...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Chocolate Pearl Diamond Ring Satin Finish 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Pearl: 11.2 mm chocolate Tahitian pearl with beautiful peacock hues Diamond Count: 10 brilliant cut white Total Diamond Carat Weight:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Silver Tahitian Pearl and Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
14 MM Silver Tahitian Pearl and Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 14 Karat White Gold Pearl: Measurement - 14mm Color - Silver Grey Quality - Very Good Minimal Blemishes Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl & Diamond You And Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond You And Me Ring. A ring featuring 2 baroque pearls and 2 round cut diamonds set in yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl
13K White Gold Vintage Pearl and Diamond Ring 5.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage 13k white gold pearl and diamond ring, Tests 53.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Pearl and Turquoise bombe Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pearl and Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring darling turquoise and pearl small stones, so sweet The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gift box ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$2,372Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearls Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold Pearls and Turquoises dome cocktail ring. Its weight is 9.9 grams.
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mings Large Pearl and Jade Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 15 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Silver Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Cultured Silver Pearls Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 13.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 10mm Pearl Ring Size 7.25 #24459
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Ring Size 7.25 This elegant ring features a luminous round white pearl (10 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear Freshwater Pearl 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection: HardWear Style: Pearl Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Pearl: Freshwater pearl, approximately 8 mm Ring Size: US 5 Weight: 3.2 grams Hallmarks: Stamped Tiffany & Co.
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Pearl Diamond Ring, 0.30ct, Unisex, USA, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring. This tapered band features a 7mm pearl and ten 2mm bead-set diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid-Century Gold, Onyx, and Pearl Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold, pearl, and onyx bombé style ring, one half set with pavé pearls, the other half set with pavé onyx, completed by a tapering ribbed shank, in 18k gold.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Fascination Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Drop Charm Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fascination ring features a polished yellow gold band accented with a luminous cultured pearl drop.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl and 0.62 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French cultured pearl and 0.62 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewellery coll...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Organo Chic 22k Pearl Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
A spectacular one-of-a-kind, this ring features flowing Organo chic lines and detail. The hi-karat gold flatters the pearl and the tiny gold pearls complete the visual narrative.
Pearl, 22k Gold
Cocktail Pearl Ring with White Diamonds and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
At its heart, a mesmerizing Australian gold pearl, encircled by two saturnesque rings adorned with intricate micromosaics.
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Mabe Pearl Ring, Circa 1970s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural Mabe pearl ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and dating to the late 1960s–1970s.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bypass Pearl Ring in Two Tone 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant bypass ring features two lustrous 8mm pearls set in a sophisticated two-tone 18K gold design.
Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Sapphire Bamboo Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bamboo Shank that crosses over on both sides of the Mabe pearl Set in 14K gold. Pearl measures 9.27 x 8.66.
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a superb 18ct gold pearl and diamond cluster ring. Set upon a platinum head, the central natural pearl possesses a wonderful lustre whilst the encompassing stones which circu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Round South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wearing this ring, you will shine as a prima star. 18K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Nickel Free Gold 18 K, Weight 7.12 g, Size 17 (mm diameter) 1-Pearl south seas (SSP) 1.86g...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a luminous pearl centerpiece accented with vibrant sapphires.
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sybarite Sceptre Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Rubies & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The ultimate symbol of regality crafted in the finest 18ct gold with an accent of rare South Sea pearl, this Sybarite Sceptre ring is fit for a queen. 18K White Gold Pearl Charm Dang...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Cocktail Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely exquisite is the only way to describe this estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pearl And Diamond Ring. With a captivating combination of 9.00 carats of round-cut ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Cultured Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.41 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat White Gold Cultured Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This white gold pearl solitaire is set with a pearly white orient cultured pearl framed on either side by the ring.
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded by four large natural half pearls which themselves are flanked by an additional sin...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Sybarite Sceptre Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearl
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Symbolic of power and strength, this ring has been crafted in 18 karat gold, with each element perfectly set with round cut pavé diamonds and South Sea pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl,...
9.50mm Black Tahitian Round Pearl on 2.6mm 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This simple, but beautiful ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and accented with a singular pearl in the center.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl 18k White Yellow Diamond Australian Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An extraordinary Cocktail Ring with delightful Golden South Sea Pearls, set in 18k Tri-color gold, this special piece is made with four large 10mm each High Luster Australian South S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl
Italian Golden South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Blackened 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian South Sea pearl, ruby and diamond ring, crafted in blackened 18k gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Amazing gold ring by Claude Wesel set with pearl and diamond
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Claude Wesel (Belgium 1942-2014) 18ct gold, pearl and diamond ring Model #4140 and #4168 1983 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ L...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mikimoto cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centered on a 9mm Tahitian black pearl. The pearl carries the high luster the house is known for, a dark body with the light movin...
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Sculptural Cocktail Ring, 1975
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich yellow gold, the ring features a luminous South Sea pearl embraced by sweeping ribbed gold forms that create a dramatic architectural silhouette.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Three White Tahitian Pearls Diagonally Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a ladies' thing band made in 14 karat yellow gold with three pearls on an angled bridge at the center top of the ring.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1910 Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Long 3 Stone Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Quintessentially Art Nouveau, this lively, elongated yellow gold pearl ring erupts into an asymmetric cascade of hand-sculpted, sinuous scrolls, whiplash curves, and unfurling leaves.
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】White South Sea Pearl Baby Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin: Japan Material: South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond and Baby Pearl Dimensions: - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 11–12 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thic...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels White Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring EU49
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Flower Ring. A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a classic flower motif typical of VCA designs and featuring a...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Cultured Drop Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The ring boasts a bouquet of lustrous white cultured drop-shaped pearls gracefully nestled in a captivating setting of luxurious yellow gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Grey Pearl, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scallop Ring Design, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a ladies cascading scallop design pearl ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. In the center of this ring is a round grey tahitian pearl measuring 6.5mm in diameter.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This fabulous oval shaped ring dating from the late 1800s, features a central bright-white .20ct. antique old European cut diamond sparkling amidst an interlacing design of bright gl...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Double Akoya Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 8-8.5mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: White Luste...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Cluster Rose Akoya Pearl & Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 5-8mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Rose Overtone...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Noir Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K Black Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material Tahitian Pearl, 18k Gold and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Quality:...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Baby Akoya Pearl & Diamond Lattice Ring in 18k Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions 13.3g Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 3-4.5mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: White L...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Pavé Diamond Bypass Style Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The pearl’s deep, moody hue is enhanced by subtle greenish undertones that glow beautifully against the warm gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Caelmare】Aquamarine Halo South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin: Japan Material: South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Aquamarine, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions: - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Tahitian White Pearl with 0.10ct Diamonds, Size 5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a ladies pearl ring made in 18 karat white gold. In the center of the ring is a round Tahitian white pearl measuring 7mm in diameter.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Golden Orchid Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Brushed Gold Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material Tahitian Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 11-12 mm Quality...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Set Large Mabe Cream Pearl, Size 5.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a vintage style large pearl ring with intricate gold swirl detailing around the bezel.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater White Pearl Grouping with Floral Design Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Outlining this group of pearls are two gold leaves, bordered by thin golden "vines" wrapping around and under towards the band.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Lustre Arc】Akoya Rose Overtone Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 18k Gold Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 3-4 mm & 7-8 mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Whi...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Textured Gold Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin South Sea Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 11-12 mm Qualit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Ribbon Diamond South Sea Pearl Ring with 18K White Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, Natural Diamonds, and 18K White Gold Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 13-14 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Colo...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Estate 14K South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring 12.30mm Sz 8.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold, it is topped with two lustrous Tahitian South Sea pearls measuring an impressive average of 12.30 mm each.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Erwin Pearl Asymmetrical Modernist 18 Karat Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold and lapis cocktail ring by designer Erwin Pearl.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage Erwin Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring, Size 8.25 - 10.1g
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage asymmetrical ring is crafted by the fine jewelry designer Erwin Pearl. Crafted in a rich 18k gold, the ring features Erwin Pearl’s known textured gold designs accenting ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Baroque Leaf South Sea Pearl Ring in Sculpted 18k Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamond Dimensions Top Approx. 3.0 x 2.7 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Ve...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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