Citrine & Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Citrine & Diamond Enamel Harlequin Ring 18 karat gold ring with green enamel set with
Diamond, Citrine, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,979Sale Price|35% Off
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
3.48 Carat Black Harlequin Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Cocktail Ring, center securely nestled with a Black Harlequin
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$4,046Sale Price|39% Off
Doublet Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Polar Lights Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
4.78Ct. Pink Sapphire and 1.20Ct. Diamond Harlequin Pattern 18Kt Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds, this vintage ring remains timeless. Set in 18 karat yellow gold, the stone portion of
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone Wide Ring with Round Diamonds. (Size 7.0)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
vintage-style wide multi-gemstone band, often referred to as a "Harlequin" or "Dearest" style ring due to
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rodney Rayner 18KT Gold Ring 9.27 Carat Yellow Sapphires and .85 Carat Diamonds
By Rodney Rayner
Located in New York, NY
Rodney Rayner is well known for his unique style. This ring is the perfect example. Crafted
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$258Sale Price|31% Off
H 7 in Dm 11 in
Art Deco Ashtray/Ring Tray with Female Harlequin Dancer Statue by Frankart
By Frankart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marble ashtray/ring tray with a female Harlequin dancer spelter metal female statue, circa 1920.
Metal
Sabine Getty Blue Sapphire Emerald Gold Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with blue sapphire and green emerald. Available
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabine Getty White Gold Yellow Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with yellow sapphire and white diamond. Size: 7 US
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Blue and Pink Sapphire Emerald Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with blue and pink sapphire and emerald. Pink
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Yellow Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin pinky ring set with yellow sapphire and white diamond. Size
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
English Diamond Enameled 18k Gold Harlequin Ring, circa 1890
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the late 19th century, the top decorated in vibrant deep cobalt blue enamel enhanced with five graduated rose diamonds, set in lozenge-shaped bezels, mounted in 18k yellow gold....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Sabine Getty Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
*MADE TO ORDER - 5 WEEK LEAD TIME* 18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with blue
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Harlequin Pink Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty 18kt white gold Harlequin ring with pink sapphire, blue sapphire, and white diamond
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Wh...
Sabine Getty Harlequin Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring Pendant
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin ring/pendant in 18k white gold set with white diamonds, blue sapphires and
Amber, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel...
Unavailable
Harlequin Pink Green Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The stones mounted in a Harlequin pattern and is, I am told, the heraldic crest of an Italian Count
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Mauboussin Harlequin Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage yellow gold ring signed Mauboussin Paris and numbered, the full band enamelled in shades of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alexandra Mor 13.07 Carat Checkerboard - Harlequin Opal and Diamond Ring
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
An Alexandra Mor ring featuring a *Checkerboard- Harlequin Opal & Diamonds detailed with Alexandra
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Harlequin Pattern Solid Semi Black Opal Diamond Ring 9ct Gold Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Rare Solid Semi Black Harlequin Opal Ring This beautiful, retro style ring features a 1.21ct solid
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Youmna 18 Karat White Gold and Rubies Detachable Drop Earrings Necklace Suite
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
matched with a necklace and earrings from her Harlequin Collection. The Ballet Russes Ring was inspired by
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Youmna 18 Karat White Gold and Rubies Detachable Drop Earrings Necklace Suite
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
matched with a necklace and earrings from her Harlequin Collection. The Ballet Russes Ring was inspired by
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Harlequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful little example of harlequin jewelry set with a foiled back diamond, emerald, topaz, and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Five-Stone Harlequin Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
With its harlequin colors, our chunky 18K five stone ring makes quite the statement. The stones
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Harlequin Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Georgian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Harlequin Ring. Featuring one old
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
14kt Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx and Diamond Harlequin Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, mother of pearl, black onyx and diamond harlequin ring. A tapered design
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Period large sized 15K Harlequin Multi Stone Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
European comedy actors known as ‘harlequins’. Harlequin rings, like the costumes, are also vibrant and
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Multi-Stone Half Hoop Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
with other bands. These multi-stone rings are also called Harlequin rings and are set with a variety of
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Mid Century Harlequin Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
charming harlequin motif. This ring is truly one of a kind. This ring is currently a size 7 1/4
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
all the rage for women and men in ready-to-wear and accessories. The Harlequin Skull ring, a Zorab
Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium
Rare Harlequin Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A harlequin pattern is rarely found in opal and is highly prized in the opal community from dealers
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Walton & Company Harlequin Black Opal Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Australian Black Opal- 23-14mm Bezel set in etched platinum diamond deco ring 20 round old mine
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1970s Enamel Rubies Gold Venetian Harlequin Mask Ring
Located in New York, NY
A peculiar Venetian Mask ring, representing Arlequin, in 18kt yellow gold, rubies and blue and
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Era 18kt. Gold & Harlequin Black Opal Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An extraordinary and utterly unique ring featuring an enthralling, fiery and exotic black opal
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Harlequin Precious Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Australian Lightning Ridge Harlequin precious black opal and baguette-cut diamond
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
14K Harlequin Multi-Stone Garnet and Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this 1960's sinuous cocktail ring. With its 2 hessonite, 2 red garnets 2 blue topaz stones
Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Amethyst Peridot Ring Harlequin Band Estate 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Cabochon Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
harlequin pattern, the semi-precious gemstones are a bright and vibrant mix of colors. Cut en cabochon in a
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
An impressive Art Deco harlequin black opal and diamond ring in platinum, circa 1935. The ring is
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
An impressive Art Deco harlequin black opal and diamond ring in platinum, circa 1935. The ring is
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Dior Fine Jewelry Gold Fashion Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Dior, France. This exceptionally stylish ring is transcendent - it brings Dior
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Harlequin Black Opal Victorian Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely unique Victorian black opal and diamond ring featuring an elongated cabochon opal
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Harlequin Australian Black Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully designed and beautifully hand-crafted this Edwardian 18 Karat gold and diamond ring
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Amethyst and Topaz 9 Carat Gold Harlequin Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in this ring are absolutely stunning, they are the most wonderful shades of blue and
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold
Vintage Emerald Diamond Enamel Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Dome Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. The stylish vintage ring features a harlequin style design rendered in green enamel, framing the
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabine Getty Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with yellow sapphire and white diamond. Size: M
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Blue Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with blue sapphire and white diamond. Diamond:0.15
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin ring in 18k white gold set with white diamonds and blue, yellow and white
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin ring in 18k white gold set with white diamonds and green, blue and white
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
*MADE TO ORDER - 5 WEEK LEAD TIME* 18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with blue
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...
Sabine Getty Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring Pendant
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin ring/pendant 18k white gold set with white diamonds, pink sapphires and
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold,...
Sabine Getty Harlequin Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Harlequin Ring in 18kt White Gold Set with White Diamonds and Emeralds. Diamond: 0.40 Ct of
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Diamond Enamel Harlequin Gold Platinum Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
David Webb 18k gold and platinum dome Harlequin ring, set with blue and white enamel and approx
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Sabine Getty Sapphire Diamond Gold Harlequin Pinky Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with yellow sapphire and white diamond. Size: 7 US
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Harlequin Five-Stone Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A beautiful combination of colours in this multi-gem (harlequin) 5-stone ring. It dates to the late
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Bespoke Italian Ruby and Diamond Harlequin 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Ruby and Diamond 18k Gold Ring - 18k Gold band - solid weight - Ruby and Diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bespoke Italian Ruby and Diamond Harlequin 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Ruby and Diamond 18k Gold Ring - 18k Gold band - solid weight - Ruby and Diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Red Enamel Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Vail, CO
Red enamel and diamond harlequin patterned dome ring in 18k yellow gold, style number P16456, with
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabine Getty Pink Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with pink sapphire and white diamond. Diamond
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Harlequin Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
*MADE TO ORDER - 5 WEEK LEAD TIME* 18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin ring set with pink
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Sabine Getty Emerald Diamond Harlequin Pinky Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt white gold Sabine Getty Harlequin pinky ring set with emerald and white diamond. Size: 8 US
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
An incredible, 19th century, natural opal (harlequin coloured) and diamond ring, circa 1880. Set to
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Silver Harlequin Key Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
"Harlequin" Circus figurine key ring in sterling silver and bright enamel. Made and signed by
Sterling Silver
$10,560Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 4.47 Ct Natural Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 4.47 Ct Natural Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural intense bluish-green emerald weighing 4.47 ct set on a 14K white gold luxury table design...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice 18 x 29 mm oval harlequin Koroit boulder opal with nearly every rainbow color displayed is highlighted in a double line texture handmade 18K gold setting with similar wide bai...
Opal, 18k Gold
David Webb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Wrap Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous David Webb platinum wrap coil ring with two turquoise cabochons (measuring 15mm x 10mm and 20mm x 13.5mm), surrounded with a total of approx. 7.00ctw H-SI1 diamonds. Ring si...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
$18,950
H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$112,500Sale Price|25% Off
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an important and substantial piece! 6 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A STUNNING red ruby diamond ring! GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring 1 carats of white side diamonds. Custom platinum and 18k yellow gold mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 1970 Classic Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Lapis and Coral
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Boucheron. A classic colorful ring crafted in Paris France by the jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 1960's &-1970"s. This classic piece has been made...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Coat Red Black Angora Jacket Leather
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Couture coat. FW 2001 Collection. Pure angora coat, pointy black leather details. Femme fatale - elegant and sexy unique statement piece. Spectacular vi...
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,623 / item
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch dates back to the 1870s. The circular disk is styled as a flower head with a garnet in the centre, surrounded with white enamel beads an...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Chanel Vanity Case Pink Leather Handbag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The Chanel Classique Vanity Case Medium Bag is a versatile and practical accessory suitable for any occasion. With enough space to store all daily essentials, it can be worn comforta...
AUSTRIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Pink & Blue Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian modernist geometric cocktail ring A statement geometric cocktail ring, created in Vienna Austria, back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted as a kind of toi et moi wi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Thierry Mugler FW 2001 Bombshell Silk Runway Jacket with Scarf
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite Thierry Mugler silk jacket, from his amazing FW 2001 Collection, is a statement piece embodyingMugler's iconic bold architectural aesthetic. Rendered in a vibrant purp...
Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A green, red, and blue, flashing 10 mm round cabochon Ethiopian opal from the famous Welo mine, is set in an artisan crafted 18K good bezel surrounded by ancient-inspired "bun and ja...
Opal, 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.
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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