Henry Dunay Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty tourmaline ring set in 18 karat gold by American designer, Henry Dunay. The half round
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Textured 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This very tasteful ring was made by American jeweller, Henry Dunay. Crafted from 18 karat yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Stylized Hammered Yellow Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized hand hammered oblong 18k yellow gold doom ring by Henry Dunay. The ring makes you
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow hammered gold ring by Henry Dunay. Size 7, top is 25mm x 26mm, sits approx. 18mm from
Yellow Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 11.8mm cultured
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Rope-Twist Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold rope-twist motif knot ring in 18k yellow gold by Henry Dunay. The stylized knot measures
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hand-Hammered 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous and bold hallmarked Henry Dunay 18K gold ring is all hand hammered yellow gold. There
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
and VVS1-VVS2 clarity 18K Yellow Gold Weight approximately 20 Grams Ring size 6.5
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Platinum and Diamond Free Form Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring, having a free form flowing design the top
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay 18k Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay South Sea pearl and diamond ring with the 'Sabi' finish. Set with one South Sea
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Singed Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Ribbed Textured Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Dunay signed elevated 19 piece diamond cluster ring, set in 18-karat textured ribbed solid
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Hammered Dome Ring 1 3/8 Inches Long
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing vintage Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold hammered torsade style dome ring measures a full 1
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Cabochon Cat's Eye Sillimanite and Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely gorgeous contemporary cat's eye sillimanite and diamond dome ring made by Henry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Henry Dunay Gold Ring Circa 1990
By Henry Dunay
Located in FR
Henry Dunay Gold Ring Circa 1990
Unavailable
Henry Dunay 18kt Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Henry Dunay 18kt yellow gold twist cocktail ring. Perfect for every occasion, day or night
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Textured Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in DALLAS, TX
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Textured Ring. Size 6.5+
Yellow Gold
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HENRY DUNAY Two Color Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York City, NY
This woven designed 18kt. gold and platinum ring is unique and stylish. This ring exemplifies Henry
18k Gold, Platinum
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HENRY DUNAY Two Color Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York City, NY
intertwined. Wear with confidence, make a bold statement. Size 6 1/4. Signed Henry Dunay.
18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Henry Dunay Black Onyx Gold Cocktail Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
At once fashionable and elegant, this gold and onyx ring by fabled American jeweler Henry Dunay
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Custom Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
18K swirled domed ring with oval sapphire 4.49 ct. added to this ring as custom piece made by Henry
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
1980s Henry Dunay textured Gold Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
1980's DUNAY 18t Yellow Gold textured Knot Ring, size 4 3/4(slightly sizable), chic as crazy pinky
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Henry Dunay dome ring in 18-karat yellow gold with round-cut diamonds. Circa 1980s. Size, 8 Width
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
From designer Henry Dunay, circa 1980s, 18 karat yellow gold diamond knot ring. This ring is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Chrome Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Henry Dunay green tourmaline and diamond ring crafted in 18 karat gold. Size 10. Circa 1970s. The
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Woven Ring with .10 Carat Total Weight
By Henry Dunay
Located in Pikesville, MD
Signed Henry Dunay 18 karat yellow gold woven 4mm band style ring with 6 round diamonds at .10
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 2 Carats of Diamonds Crème de la Crème Gold Hammered Finished Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
magnificent statement 18kt gold and diamond Dunay Signed Hand Hammered ring was made by famous American
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Cultured South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring with Sabi Finish
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
16mm White South Sea Pearl 1.6 ctw. F-G VVS2-VVS1 18K yellow gold Size 6.5
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
DUNAY South Sea Pearl Ring in 18kt Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.75mm Pearl set in 18kt yellow gold, stamped DUNAY with numbers D4865 and A65844. Weight is 17
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Impressive hammered 18 karat gold knot ring by Henry Dunay. Excellent condition. Size 8 1/2; can
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold ring. Henry Dunay. Designed as a fluted and hammered bombe dome. Size 7 1/2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Hammered eighteen karat gold ring by Henry Dunay.The hammering gives the effect of four ribbed
Beautiful Gold Ring by Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
An American Modern 18 karat gold engraved quilted ring by Henry Dunay. Signed, Dunay E084.
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold hand hammered ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
A classic Henry Dunay hammered gold ring. Ring size: 5.5 Marked: Dunay, 18K, 750
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Henry Dunay Material: 18k yellow gold Center Stone: 13.69mm cultured pearl Diamonds: 18
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
This Henry Dunay ring is a minimalist piece with a striking sense of style. It includes 18K Yellow
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Huge Gold Platinum Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
This very large, undulating domed ring by Henry Dunay is from his Sabi collection which combines 18
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Domed Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Domed knot ring in 18 karat gold by Henry Dunay. The alternating smooth and ribbed finishes add to
18k Gold
HENRY DUNAY Diamond Gold Geometric Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold Geometric and Hammered Textured Design. Classic Henry Dunay Style. Size 8.5 (can be sized)
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Huge Hammered Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
This huge hammered 18 karat gold ring is truly a piece of sculpture. The central lobe overlaps the
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Morganite Dome Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lush, peach-hued morganite cabochon is the star of this sleek Henry Dunay ring. The blush-colored
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Henry Dunay Diamond and Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and 18 karat gold square shank ring, by Henry Dunay, c. 1975. Diamond weight is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay Gold and Lapis Cocktail Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Weston, MA
Master jeweler Henry Dunay is known for his intricately worked gold surfaces. This modern take on a
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Henry Dunay Diamond and Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and 18 karat gold square shank ring, by Henry Dunay, c. 1975. Diamond weight is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Hammered Bombe Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
piece that will accentuate your look in an incredibly fashionable manner. The ring is a Henry Dunay
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Tangerine Moonstone Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bethesda, MD
From award winning designer Henry Dunay, this tangerine moonstone and diamonds ring. The 18 karat
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hand Hammered Bold Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
Bold and impressive hand hammered Henry Dunay 18K gold ring. signed. size 7.25
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Sabe Finish Cocktail Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Sabe Brushed finish.In an overlapping Design, measuring 3/4 X
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Large Domed Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Domed Ring with Classic Dunay Hammered Finish. The ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tanzanite, Diamond & Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tanzanite ring originally sold by Henry Dunay for $110,000.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Platinum Ring Band
By Henry Dunay
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Henry Dunay diamond gold and platinum ring band circa 2000. The design is full to capacity with an
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay Stylized Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A work of art by the historic American jeweler, Henry Dunay. This ring has his signature florentine
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond and Gold Modernist Ring, 1970s
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and 18 karat gold square shank ring, by Henry Dunay, c. 1975. Diamond weight is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Citrine Gold Suite
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Suite by Henry Dunay, comprising a large clip brooch with a
Citrine, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
This Henry Dunay ring is made of 18K yellow gold and set with a total of 1.75 carats of diamonds
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi Finish Diamond and Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful work of art by famous designer Henry Dunay using his patented Sabi gold finish. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
HENRY DUNAY Tangerine Moonstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 36.23 carat natural cabochon cut tangerine moonstone is the star of this stunning ring. Although
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Rope-Twist Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold rope-twist motif knot ring in 18k yellow gold by Henry Dunay. The stylized knot measures
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Band Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay tapered wide band ring in 18k yellow gold, featuring pave-set diamonds in a wave design
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Wide Band
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by Henry Dunay, this 18K Yellow Gold, hammered finish, band measures 1/2" wide (12mm). It is
18k Gold
Henry Dunay hand hammered gold large statement dome ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive large 18K hand hammered dome shape gold ring by Henry Dunay. size: 6.5. Top is
18k Gold
HENRY DUNAY Diamond South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & South Sea Pearl Ring by Henry Dunay. With Over 200 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Colossal Turquoise Garnet Diamond Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Giant and impressive, with a gorgeous and unusual combination of gemstones, this Henry Dunay ring
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HENRY DUNAY Cabochon Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Classic Henry Dunay style, with a substantial natural moonstone at the helm. Diamond accents with
Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Sugerloaf Citrine Mens Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Honolulu, HI
Henry Dunay Citrine Gemstone Mens Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This unique ring features a bezel set
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Late-20th Century Tanzanite, Diamond and Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A Late-20th Century 18 karat white gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds by Henry Dunay. The ring
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot & Diamond Ring by Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot & Diamond Ring by Henry Dunay - 29.29 carat fine Peridot, 3.09 carats
Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold
Large and Impressive Henry Dunay 18K hammered Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 18k yellow gold ring by henry Dunay in their signature Hammered design. Finger size = 9
18k Gold
Diamond Cocktail Ring By Henry Dunay, 4.30 Carats
By Henry Dunay
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Henry Dunay diamond cluster cocktail ring centers on a stunning round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Important 39 Carat Henry Dunay Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Important Henry Dunay ring set with a star sapphire weighing 39 carats, exhibiting a strong
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
D The Collection by Henry Dunay Citrine Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
D The Collection by Henry Dunay signed one-of-a-kind 18kt yellow gold sabi ring featuring a 20.19ct
Citrine, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Small Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay 18 karat gold knot earrings that are typical of his design but smaller than his usual size. The earrings measure half an inch wide by 9/16 inch long. They are done with t...
18k Gold
Big and Bold 18K Yellow Gold David Webb Bombe Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
There are not many jewelry designers who have created items that are as iconic, recognizable, and palpable as David Webb. His jewels are always unique, distinctive and most often hav...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Bracelet 18k Rose Gold Curb Link
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage French curb link chain bracelet made of 18k rose gold. Featuring chamfered corners and flat links, this French bracelet checks all the boxes. It's hefty, chunky, and boasts...
Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Braided 18 karat gold bracelet by American designer, Henry Dunay. The bracelet is half an inch tall. When closed, the interior diameter is 2 1/8 inches. The bracelet has an ornamenta...
18k Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Bombe 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold 1970s bombe-style ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a stunning array of 71 pave-set old European and round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds total approxim...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Amethyst, 18k 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
Dalben Magnificent 8.3 Carat Certified Colombian Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a magnificent 8,3 carat bezel-set emerald cut Colombian emerald. The Colombian emerald is accompanied by IGI (I...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set Embrace the captivating artistry of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. w...
Gold, 18k Gold
Jean Dinh Van, Rare Original Edition 18K Gold and Citrine Ring, 1971
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Dinh Van (1927 - 2022) 18K Gold and Citrine ring, 1971, First Edition Wears the Original Jean Dinh Van maker's mark, guarantee of the french master being the manufacturer of the...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Estate Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold. 1940's May be worn as a pendant or a...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 3/4 x 5/8 inch and is set with an elongated Cushion cut Depp Purple Amethyst of approximately ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Woven Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat gold hoop earrings made to look braided. The backs are posts and clips with original rubber pads for comfort. The earrings are 5/8" wide and 15/16" long...
18k Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Henry Dunay is one of the finest goldsmiths and jewelry makers of the 20th century. The seasoned American designer has for decades created exquisite jewelry by hand that is characterized by bold proportions and precise craftsmanship. Dunay’s breathtaking brooches, bracelets, rings and other accessories have garnered worldwide renown and — on the secondary market — are being reappraised by collectors as icons of contemporary design.
Dunay was born Henry Loniewski in Jersey City, New Jersey, and apprenticed for a downtown New York City jeweler named Rudolph Cacioli in his early teens. He spent a little less than seven years working under Cacioli, and set off to open his own business in 1956. He took on his mother's maiden name Dunay, believing his family name would be an obstacle to his success. At first, Dunay secured work designing pieces for other jewelers, including Harry Winston, one of the first figures in the field to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy fine jewelry for red-carpet events. As his skill set broadened, Dunay began handcrafting his own designs and built a name for himself.
Dunay’s business exploded thanks to the publicity around the De Beers Diamonds International Award he won in 1967. From then on, his fame grew and demand increased for his unique adornments, which feature distinctive metal finishes as well as blue sapphires, pavé set diamonds and a range of other gems. Dunay went on to win more awards from De Beers Diamonds and a wealth of other national and international awards throughout his career.
Dunay garnered acclaim for a sophisticated engraved-surface technique he calls Sabi, which draws on the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, and iconic figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Reagan and Princess Diana all wore his elegant pieces for public appearances. At the 2003 Academy Awards, many celebrities donned Dunay’s Dove of Peace pin, commissioned by Global Vision for Peace and inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The designer is a member of the Gemological Institute of America and a past president of the American Jewelry Design Council. In 2009, he sold his company and later established H.D.D., Inc.
Find vintage Henry Dunay necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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