【Crown Radiance】Convertible Emerald & South Sea Pearl Statement Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter Approx. 2.8 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Qualit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Petal-Edge Diamond South Sea Pearl Convertible Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The pearl is framed by a floral-inspired setting crafted in 18K white gold, adorned with 0.97 carats of natural white diamonds in a mix of tapered baguette and round cuts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Aurora Bloom South Sea Pearl & Diamond Leaf Ring — 15-16 mm
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 15-16 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Whi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Regal Halo Diamond South Sea Pearl Convertible Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions Diameter Approx, 2.4cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 13-14 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: V...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Diamond-Encased Aurora South Sea Pearl Gala Statement 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: 13-14 mm Quali...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Celestial Splash Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond 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: 14-15 mm Quali...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Midnight Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material White South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 15-16mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color:...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Lightning Grace Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement 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: 13-14 mm Quali...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Floral Vine Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Whit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Spiral Orbit Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Dust Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Whi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Leopard Embrace Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thi...
Diamond, Agate, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Akoya Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearls Pearl Shape: Near Round Pearl Size: 6.23 x 6.46 mm Pearl Luster: Excellent Pearl Overtone: Pinkish Pearl Count: 12 Ruby Var...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Convertible Sapphire Diamond Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
With its bold contrast of deep sapphire blue and pristine pearl, this design captures a regal, commanding presence.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Botanic Muse Aurora South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond 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, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13 ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Convertible South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring/Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, the design captures the timeless allure of regal elegance, blending soft radiance with bold architectural form.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Celestial Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl & Diamond Firework Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin South Sea Pearl Processed Jewelry in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, Natural White Sapphire, and Natural Diamond Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Rou...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Celestial Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond 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, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter Approx. 2.5 cm Pearl...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Baby Akoya Pearl & Diamond Balance Ring in Platinum
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearl, 18k White Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 3-3.5 mm Quality: AAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Wh...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
【Conchéa】Natural Conch Pearl & Diamond Ring — Flamingo Pink Flame Pattern
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamond Dimensions - Conch Pearl Shaped: Natural Round Size: 0.87ct Color: Flamingo Pink with Strong Fla...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
【Vine Symphony】Convertible Blossom Trio South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Jewelry
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, Natural Diamond, and Pink Sapphire Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 1...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
【Conchéa】Conch Pearl Platinum Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring — 0.57ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, 18k Gold, and Platinum Dimensions - Conch Pearl Shaped: Natural Oval Size: 0.57ct Color: Deep Flamingo Pink Luster: Very High ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
【Crown Radiance】Crown-Inspired South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Turquois
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A delicate halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.69 carats) encircles the pearl, resting atop a boldly sculpted 18K yellow gold band.
Turquoise, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
【Lustre Arc】Aurora South Sea Pearl and Royal Blue Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, Blue Tanzanite, Natural Diamond, and 18K Gold Dimensions - Pearl Shape: Round Size: 12-13mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Ombre Blue Sapphire Multi Row Coil Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Pearl Type: Grey Tahitian Pearl Pearl Shape: Round Pearl Size: 10.52 mm Approx.
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Ring with Graduated Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These diamonds are held in a prong setting and dazzle endlessly on this 14k white gold pearl ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women: South Sea Cultured Pearl is the June birthstone and ...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Conch Pearl Diamond Calla Lily Ring in Platinum — 1.47ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Conch Pearl Shape: Natural Drop Size: 1.47ct Color: Flamingo Pink with Moterate F...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Angara Vintage Style South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
To complete the romantic allure of this 14k yellow gold pearl ring, the edges are finished with milgrain.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold
1950s 0, 30 Diamond 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On both sides, on the edge and on the start of the ring, an arrow pattern separating two volutes is finished with white gold pearls giving the impression of a fleur de lys.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These round diamonds are prong-set in a graduating pattern and dazzle endlessly on this 14k yellow gold pearl ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women: Akoya Cultured Pearl is the June bi...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold
9.18 Carat Hessonite Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The split shank is also hand engraved with an exquisite leaf design and embellished with 18k rose gold "pearl" accents. Hand crafted by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles using old-w...
Garnet, Hessonite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,045 / item
Pearl Ring, 18K Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ring is set with five lustrous mini pearls, in an array of sizes (ranging from 4 to 5mm) in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,500
Cultured Pearl Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cultured pearl gold ring Set with a semi-baroque cultured pearl measuring approximately 12.5 x 14 mm, 18 karat yellow gold Ring size: 5.5 US Total weight: 6.3 grams
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Armor Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels "Armor" Ring Gold, Pearls, Diamonds Circa 2001 Designed as a pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds band centering an undulating wave motif set with marquise-shaped and b...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Gray Pearl Ring 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Two Tone Gold and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Bold and Elegant look Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold approx 14 grams Hight Quality workmanship - well made ring Two tone...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigreed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A yellow gold ring, wider at the top and decorated with openwork arabesque motifs, fleurs-de-lis, and gold pearls.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K white gold ring centered by a cultured pearl surrounded by round-cut white stones.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white Mabe (or Mobe) pearl and gold cocktail ring with a twisted coral-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary gold ring featuring a 15.5mm Tahitian pearl, as large as the come.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Misani 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring Luxury Designer Pearl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring by Misani is a sophisticated Italian-made designer piece that pairs luxurious 18K yellow gold with the exotic beauty of a Tahitian...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This characterful ring features a 12mm South Sea pearl in the center of a concave oval shape of this 18K white gold ring.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Diamond ring 18KT gold modern pearl ring ivory freshwater pearl ring large
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning freshwater pearl ring in 18KT yellow gold, so modern and bold!
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 6.4 grams Gemstone: Diamond 0.80cttw G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity Cultured Pearl 8.6mm R-96 Beautiful pearl and diamond ring set in 14k yel...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floating Pearl 14k Gold Ring
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Pearl 14k Gold Ring is a luxurious fine jewelry piece made of solid 14k gold with 10mm freshwater pearl.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Violet Pearls Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Modern ring in 18k yellow gold composed by oval gold detailes, gold spheres and violet pearls.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Pearl & Diamond halo ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Central Pearl 11.35 carat and Diamond estimated 0.75 carat H color and Vs clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The stunning darkness and immaculately gleaming surface of the gorgeous 13.70mm Tahitian pearl brilliantly contrast the bright sparkling diamonds weighing in total 0.75ct to create a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 15 pearls 4.00 cts and 2 colored stones 3.76 cts Size 56
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent 18k white Gold ring set with a South Sea Pearl 13mm and Sparkling round brilliant cut Diamonds 1.25 cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two Tone approx 14 grams Hight Quality - well made Tahitian Pearl Ring Two tone Yellow &a...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfectly round South Sea pearl sits in the center of this concave 18K white gold ring.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This classic design ring features an 11.5mm cultured pearl flanked by six round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .30 carat set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$743Sale Price / item|60% Off
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - pearl, button shape, white color, 4.5 mm, cultivated, freshw...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century 14K Rose Gold Duo Pearl Ring, Unisex, 6.4mm Pearls
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fashioned in warm 14K rose gold, the design features two beautifully matched round pearls, each measuring approximately 6.4mm.
Pearl, Rose Gold
1960s Cultured Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond shape Ring with hand sewn pearls with pear shape Ice Diamond in center. The back of the ring also has a gorgeous gold cut work.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This gleaming ring is set in 18K white gold. Ring Size 6.5 (Sizable)
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An astounding lustrous blemish free 17.5mm-18.0mm South Sea pearl sitting high in an 18K white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Gold Beaded Freshwater Pearl Open Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: FT-0001 Material 18K Gold Vermeil and Freshwater Pearl Diameter approx. 20mm Ring Width approx. 8mm Freshwater Pearl beads approx. 4mm; gold vermeil beads approx. 4mm
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
Claude Wesel gold and pearls Ring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18 ct gold and pearls Model #3620 1979 7,7 gr Size 52 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ La Cambre visual arts school.
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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