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Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Weave Band - VHK#729A
Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Weave Band - VHK#729A

Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Weave Band - VHK#729A

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Weave Band - VHK#729A Item Details: Year: 1970s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Weave Band
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Weave Band

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Weave Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 45 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vitau 18 Karat White Gold Basket Weave Band Ring
Jean Vitau 18 Karat White Gold Basket Weave Band Ring

Jean Vitau 18 Karat White Gold Basket Weave Band Ring

By Jean Vitau

Located in Troy, MI

This beautiful ring is designed by Jean Vitau for Gemlok of New York. Their motto is " European design, American made". Ring features the iconic basket weave design and is crafted in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 7.8mm Wide Multi Interlocking Wire Weave Band Ring
18k Yellow Gold 7.8mm Wide Multi Interlocking Wire Weave Band Ring

18k Yellow Gold 7.8mm Wide Multi Interlocking Wire Weave Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.35 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We CANNOT custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 7.8mm (0.30") (north to south) Ring Height: 3.8mm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Pave Diamond Matte Finish Braided Basket Weave Band Ring
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Matte Finish Braided Basket Weave Band Ring

14k White Gold Pave Diamond Matte Finish Braided Basket Weave Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.06 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold - Stamped 14k We...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder in 18K White Gold Band Ring
Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder in 18K White Gold Band Ring

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder in 18K White Gold Band Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

With its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design, this Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder in 18K White Gold Band Ring is a truly remarkable piece that will elevate any o...

Category

1990s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Vannerie Basket Weave 18K Gold 0.56ctw F VS Diamond Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Vannerie Basket Weave 18K Gold 0.56ctw F VS Diamond Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Vannerie Basket Weave 18K Gold 0.56ctw F VS Diamond Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

Stones 14 Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Top Quality White Bright Diamonds - F/G Color - VS Clarity - 0.56ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Wei...

Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Rose Gold Basket Weave Ring
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Rose Gold Basket Weave Ring

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Rose Gold Basket Weave Ring

By Jean Vitau

Located in Troy, MI

Gemlok was founded in New York city by noted designer, Jean Vitau. Their motto is " European design, American made". Ring features the iconic basket weave design and is crafted in so...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Weaved Basket Texture 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Ring
Weaved Basket Texture 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Ring

Weaved Basket Texture 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this distinctive ring features a finely woven basket motif that wraps gracefully around the band, showcasing expert metalwork and textural detail. At its ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

0.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Twist Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
0.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Twist Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold

0.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Twist Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant handmade eternity band is crafted from 18k yellow gold. The band features a weaving design adorned with colorless round brilliant cut diamonds that wrap around the entir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.87CT Hinged Flex Grill Weave Cross Hatch Deco Diamonds Ring 18KT Blacken*
2.87CT Hinged Flex Grill Weave Cross Hatch Deco Diamonds Ring 18KT Blacken*

2.87CT Hinged Flex Grill Weave Cross Hatch Deco Diamonds Ring 18KT Blacken*

Located in New York, NY

Hinged Flexible Ribbed Grill Crosshatch 3D Deco Ring Diamonds mounted bead set pave 2.87ct. Rounds & Full cuts F/G-color Vs-2 clarity. 18Kt Blackened Gold 20.5 Grams O...

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Basket Weave Statement Band 14k Knot Ring
Yellow Gold Basket Weave Statement Band 14k Knot Ring

Yellow Gold Basket Weave Statement Band 14k Knot Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Basket Weave, Knot Measurements Face Height (north to south):...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Basket Weave Wide Band Cocktail Ring
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Basket Weave Wide Band Cocktail Ring

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Basket Weave Wide Band Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (7) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color  - 1.75ctw (approx.) (26) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - H-J Color - S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring with 0.46 Carat Round F-VS Diamonds
Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring with 0.46 Carat Round F-VS Diamonds

Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring with 0.46 Carat Round F-VS Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in luxurious 18 Karat tri-color gold, its elegant bands weave together, symbolizing unity and love.

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch
Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch

Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage 18k gold ladies wrist watch, square face with gold weave chain band with diamond and ceylon sapphire encrusted details, clasp closure with security chain, stamped and numbere...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Roberto Coin Diamond Weave Flexible 18k White Gold Band
Roberto Coin Diamond Weave Flexible 18k White Gold Band

Roberto Coin Diamond Weave Flexible 18k White Gold Band

By Roberto Coin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Roberto Coin Diamond Weave Flexible Band in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.70 carat total weight, G-H in color and VS in clarity are expertly set.

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Gold and Steel Basket Weave Dome Band Ring
Cartier Gold and Steel Basket Weave Dome Band Ring

Cartier Gold and Steel Basket Weave Dome Band Ring

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

This ring has a unique basket weave design showing four stainless steel wires around the entire band with yellow gold intertwined in between the steel wires.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K White Gold Band Ring
Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K White Gold Band Ring

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K White Gold Band Ring

By BOON

Located in Bangkok, TH

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K White Gold Band Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond: round brilliant, 0.47 carat Ring size: US 6.5 For the rose gold ring, please see L...

Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K Rose Gold Band Ring

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K Rose Gold Band Ring

By BOON

Located in Bangkok, TH

Stackable Diamond Tabby Weave All Rounder 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Metal: 18K Rose Gold Diamond: round brilliant, 0.47 carat Ring size: US 6.5 For the white gold ring, please see LU...

Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dutch Weave Mesh Velvety Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Dutch Weave Mesh Velvety Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring

Dutch Weave Mesh Velvety Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring

By BOON

Located in Bangkok, TH

Dutch Weave Mesh Velvety Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring Sapphire: Square, 1.88 ct Diamond: Brilliant, 0.30 ct Gold: 18K Yellow Gold, 6.27 g Ring size: 54 Please ...

Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Eternity Ring with Weave Pattern in White Gold
Diamond Eternity Ring with Weave Pattern in White Gold

Diamond Eternity Ring with Weave Pattern in White Gold

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Diamond eternity ring with weave pattern micro-set with 0.41ct total diamonds, F/G colour and VS/SI1 clarity. Ring setting in 18kt white gold. Ring 6.

Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Two-Tone 3-Row Weaved Diamond Ring
Roberto Coin Appassionata Two-Tone 3-Row Weaved Diamond Ring

Roberto Coin Appassionata Two-Tone 3-Row Weaved Diamond Ring

By Roberto Coin

Located in Warrington, PA

The flexibility of Roberto Coin's Appassionata collection make sensuous beauty comfortable. This amazing ring, crafted in 18kt white gold, has three rows of woven threads with the ce...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Scalloped Weave White Gold Diamond Pave Band
Scalloped Weave White Gold Diamond Pave Band

Scalloped Weave White Gold Diamond Pave Band

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Intricate diamond pave band with a fusion of geometric and traditional motifs, created by New York bridal designer Gabriel Co. Band contains 0.45 ctw of fine white round diamonds, H ...

Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gabriel and Co Open Weave White Gold Diamond Band
Gabriel and Co Open Weave White Gold Diamond Band

Gabriel and Co Open Weave White Gold Diamond Band

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Intricate design with a lot of detail and open space make this band truly one of a kind. Band contains 0.45 ctw of fine white round diamonds, H color, SI clarity, set in 14k white go...

Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gabriel and Co Scalloped White Gold Diamond Band with Open Weave
Gabriel and Co Scalloped White Gold Diamond Band with Open Weave

Gabriel and Co Scalloped White Gold Diamond Band with Open Weave

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Band contains 0.33 ctw of fine white round diamonds, H color, SI clarity set in 14k white gold.

Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Curved Weave Hidden Heart Eternity Band, Natural Diamond, 'SI'
14k Yellow Gold Curved Weave Hidden Heart Eternity Band, Natural Diamond, 'SI'

14k Yellow Gold Curved Weave Hidden Heart Eternity Band, Natural Diamond, 'SI'

Located in Toronto, ON

- Made in 14k solid gold, set with conflict-free and socially responsible diamonds. - Natural diamonds: round brilliant cut, 1.5mm 11pcs, SI clarity, G-H color, .165t.c.w. - Band: ...

Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Weave Chevron Wedding Band, Rose Cut Diamond & Black Diamond
14k Rose Gold Weave Chevron Wedding Band, Rose Cut Diamond & Black Diamond

14k Rose Gold Weave Chevron Wedding Band, Rose Cut Diamond & Black Diamond

Located in Toronto, ON

Weave Chevron Wedding Band is designed to nest with your bellisa engagement ring, especially for Rose Blossom Engagement Ring, Oval Sapphire.

Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring
24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring

24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring

By Serhat Design

Located in Istanbul, Fatih

24K Fine gold Handcrafted solitaire ring decorated with twisted wires and a round cut diamond. Size : 7 US Standards Weight of Gold : 18.70 gr Weight of Diamond : 0.46 ct

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Basket Weave Design Band Ring
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Basket Weave Design Band Ring

Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Basket Weave Design Band Ring

By Charles Krypell

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Krypell 18K yellow gold basket weave design band ring set with 42 baguette diamonds weighing 3.56cts, G-H color, VS clarity Finger size 6.5, may be sized

Category

1990s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

24 Karat Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring
24 Karat Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring

24 Karat Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring

By Serhat Design

Located in Istanbul, Fatih

A timeless design, inspired by classical Greel Period. Completely hand-fabricated in our atelier by experienced craftsmen. 24K fine gold with radiant cut diamond ring. Size : 7 U.S....

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Susan Lister Locke 3.79 Carat Fine Blue Zircon Ring set in 18 Karat Gold
Susan Lister Locke 3.79 Carat Fine Blue Zircon Ring set in 18 Karat Gold

Susan Lister Locke 3.79 Carat Fine Blue Zircon Ring set in 18 Karat Gold

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

An emerald cut Fine Blue Zircon is set in an 18 Karat Gold basket weave design band. Blue Zircon: 3.79 Carat

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Weave Pattern Gold Band
Tiffany & Co. Weave Pattern Gold Band

Tiffany & Co. Weave Pattern Gold Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Weave Pattern Band Circa 2005 Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.1 grams

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Two Tone Weave Band
14 Karat Two Tone Weave Band

14 Karat Two Tone Weave Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K white and yellow gold Size: 10 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top measures 7.5mm in width Weight: 10.64 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Band
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Band

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Band

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Basket Weave Band This authentic Carrera Y Carrera band is a size 7.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Basket Weave Yellow Gold Band Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Basket Weave Yellow Gold Band Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Basket Weave Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Basket Weave Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Width: 15mm Weight: 9.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: VCA, 18k, B5609R15 *Free Shipping within ...

Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Weave Somerset Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Weave Somerset Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Weave Somerset Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring is designed as flexible woven mesh fully around. With high polished gold finish. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 21st century from the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Diamond “Weave” Style Cigar Band
18 Karat Yellow Diamond “Weave” Style Cigar Band

18 Karat Yellow Diamond “Weave” Style Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 69 round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 10 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1995 Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring, Size 8
1995 Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring, Size 8

1995 Tiffany & Co. Basket Weave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring, Size 8

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Company vintage band ring features a unique basket weave design that adds texture and dimension to the band.

Category

1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 2.40ctw Basket Weave Baguette & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
14K White Gold 2.40ctw Basket Weave Baguette & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring

14K White Gold 2.40ctw Basket Weave Baguette & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Prong Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguette Cut - Prong...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Gold Primavera Basket Weave Band 1 Diamond Station Ring
Roberto Coin 18 Karat Gold Primavera Basket Weave Band 1 Diamond Station Ring

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Gold Primavera Basket Weave Band 1 Diamond Station Ring

By Roberto Coin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Primavera Diamond Basket Weave Band Size 6.5 This beautiful cable band is set in yellow gold and has one square diamond station.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Basket Weave Ring Sz 7 Vintage 14k Gold Dome Band Jewelry
Sapphire Diamond Basket Weave Ring Sz 7 Vintage 14k Gold Dome Band Jewelry

Sapphire Diamond Basket Weave Ring Sz 7 Vintage 14k Gold Dome Band Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage sapphire & diamond basket weave ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

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Gold Weave Band For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold weave band you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect gold weave band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a gold weave band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roberto Coin, Thomas Kurilla and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A gold weave band of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 20, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and radiant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our gold weave band for sale are for women, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Weave Band?

The price for a gold weave band starts at $570 and tops out at $11,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,138.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.