GIA 0.90ct Diamond Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Ring 18k White Gold IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.90 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Charm, Eternity, Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 0.60 Grams Approx Certifica...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Gold Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 16K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The amethyst is accented by a small round diamond set at the center, adding a subtle point of sparkle and visual interest. The stone is secured in a sculptural prong setting with an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Guard 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Halo Ring Enhancer Diamond Ring Guard 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Guard Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl 10mm Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearls are especially prized for their impressive size, luminous surface, and luxurious presence, making them some of the most desirable cultured pearls in fine jewelry. Th...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Octagon Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Main Stone Color: No Stone Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: No Stone Oc...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Double Band Lovers Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight:0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Color: H-I Style: Bezel Certification:...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.79ct Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by 0.31 carats total weight of diamonds, the ring has added brilliance that enhances the richness of the center stone without overwhelming it.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The clean geometric cut contrasts beautifully with the organic setting. The stone is framed by an intricately textured gold mounting, featuring a sculptural, almost nugget-like surf...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: Blue Diamond Weight: 0.45 Cts Approx MetalYellow Gold SizableYes M...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.3ct Tanzanite and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive and expressive, this is a striking tanzanite and diamond ring with strong color and statement appeal. Weight: 5.4 Grams Stone: 3.30ct Vivid Purple Tanzanite, 0.58ctw Dia...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring Guard Round Classic Halo Ring Enhance 14k Gold Stack Bands
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Handmade: Yes Model: Ring Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Rose Gold Gender:...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 10.88ct Oval Rhodolite Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 10.88ct Oval Rhodolite Garnet Cocktail Ring Material:18k Yellow Gold Style: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Rhodolite Garnet Cocktail Ring with Filigree Shank Center ...
Rhodolite, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Amethyst Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The gold band is slightly tapered and polished, emphasizing the contrast between metal and stone without unnecessary ornamentation.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Ring. 0.90ct Round Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.90 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Peridot Ring. 3.40ct Oval Cut Peridot Cluster Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.40ct Total Center Peridot Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Peridot and diamonds Diamond Weight: ~0.05ct Total Diamond ...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s 18KT Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: Weight: 10 grams Ring Size: UK I / US 4.25 / EU 48 Specifications: Era / Period: Vintage, 1970s Metal: 18KT Gold Main stones: Natural aquamarine, diamonds Other details:...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Kunzite and Diamond Ring, 6.76 Carats
Located in Austin, TX
Details Center Stone: Kunzite Kunzite Weight: Approximately 6.76 carats, measured in setting Cut: Emerald cut Color: Lilac-pink / lavender-pink Accent Stones: Round brilliant di...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
Vintage White Gold Neon Chartreuse Chrysoberyl & Diamond Openwork Ring
Located in New York, NY
The diamond accents add bright contrast and polished brilliance, beautifully framing the chrysoberyl without taking away from its unusual color. Crafted in 18k white gold, the settin...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Sh...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Set to command attention, the antique-cut diamond offers distinctive faceting and a warm, lively presence that is beautifully complemented by the rich tone of 18k yellow gold. Small...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.64c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Amethyst Ring 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Shank
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Six-prong setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Solitaire Desig...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Oval Citrine Ring. 2.90ct Natural Citrine Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: Approximately 2.90 carats Center Citrine Type: Natural Center Citrine Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Part of our Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, the design for this 18k gold ring began with this stunning modified hexagonal brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Curved Wedding Band White Gold Chevron Diamond Ring 14k Gold N8
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved Wedding Band White Gold Band Unique Chevron Band Diamond Ring 14k Gold N8 Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.66 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.66 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring – 18K Gold, 4.29g / 0.14 t oz Pure, confident, and endlessly elegant, this solitaire diamond ring presents a single stone in a settin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 3.65ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 3.65ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Ring Material:18k White Gold Style: 18k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring Diamond Details: Approximately 3.65...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Dome Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Simple Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Dome Gold Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Ring Simple Gold Ring Stackable Rounded Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
White Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring – 1.00 Carat Total Weight, 18k Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
These finely set accent diamonds decorate the shank and enhance the ring’s three-dimensional character, adding subtle radiance without overpowering the center stone.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.52tcw H Si Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 13k white gold, the setting enhances the crisp brilliance of the stones and reinforces the icy, geometric character of the design.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 31.25ct Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the setting brings warmth and richness that perfectly complement the gemstone and reinforce the ring’s luxurious vintage character.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sapphires bring rich blue color and strong visual presence, while the diamonds add bright brilliance that beautifully enhances the flower form without overpowering it. Crafted in...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Ruby Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
When worn there is not a spot on this band without a diamond showing. CONDITION: Excellent METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Ruby 1.10 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
White 1.0ct Opal & 0.75ct Diamond 14K Gold Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 14K yellow gold mount is finished with pierced, openwork shoulders, a period detail that lightens the ring's profile and lets light reach the setting from multiple angles.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Geometric Design Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cut 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Engagement Style Ring — Art Deco Inspired Metal: 14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Weigh...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Wrap Ring 14k Gold Spiral Handmade NS22
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enha...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Cabochon Ring — Size 7
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Oval Amethyst Cabochon, approx. 14 × 10mm Setting: Bezel Shoulder Detail: Gold granulation bead clusters Shank: 2mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 3.3 d...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Star Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purity: 14k Diamond Weight: 0.3...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring 0.88 Carats in 14K White Gold engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in 14-karat white gold, the polished setting provides a bright and durable framework that complements the diamonds without overwhelming them.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Two Finger Ring 14k Gold Bridal
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Certification: BIS Hallmark, IGI Main Stone Color: White Diamond Weight: 0.35 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizabl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cocktail Solid 14k Gold Engagement Ring Genuine Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.15 Cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Fine_Fashion: Fine Occasion...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Champagne Diamond Gradient Bar 14k Gold Horizontal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Sizabl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold and Yellow Gold 3-4ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Pavé Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Every millimeter of this 14k white gold ring is covered in hand-set round brilliant diamonds, approximately 3 to 4 carats total, each stone nestled flush in tiny prong-and-bead setti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 18KT Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Eagle Hallmark
Located in Braintree, GB
The eagle head is the French guarantee mark for 18KT gold, struck at assay since 1838 and still in use, so the ring can be placed to French manufacture without reference to any maker...
18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.93ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.93ct Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Checkerboard Citrine and Diamond Square Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Good value for the look. Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 14KT White Gold Primary Stone: Citrine Stone Shape: Cushion Checkerboard Cut Primary Stone Weight: 1.38 CT Accent Stones: Round Br...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow gold Alexandrite Purple Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
The setting of these stones on a black rhodiumplated yellow gold base creates a contrasting dark background, enhancing the colors of each gemstone.
Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold; part of our internationally made jewelry and estate jewelry collections This s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Vintage Pearl and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-proportioned vintage halo that works as an everyday ring or a right-hand statement piece. Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 14KT White Gold Primary Stone: Cultured Pearl Pearl Size: ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond D Shape Stackable Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable Base Metal: Rose Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.15 Cts Approx Metal: Rose Gold Sizable: Yes Main Ston...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Pear & Marquise Diamond Scatter Bypass Wrap Ring 1.62 Ct 18K Gold Open Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code: SER-210219A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 3.81 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 1.62 Carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Diamond and 1.54ct Emerald Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive and highly wearable, this is a refined vintage gemstone ring with strong color and decorative appeal. Weight: 6.7 Grams Stone: 1.54ct Emerald Cabochon Stone: 0.12ctw Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.
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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