$3,020Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Jade Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
This antique 14K yellow gold ring features a bright green cabochon of natural and untreated apple green jadeite jade.
Jade, 14k Gold
Jade & 1.0ct Ruby 18K Gold Ring, Retro, Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A substantial oval cabochon green jade anchors this bold Retro ring, its smooth polished surface bezel-set within a heavily textured 18K gold mount that contrasts matte and high-poli...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 4.90ctw Apple Green Jade in Sea of Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Includes approx. 1.0ctw of total diamonds) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.28 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inq...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in warm yellow gold, the ring features three oval green cabochon Jade arranged horizontally across the top.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade and Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.975 grams Natural Jade: 3.75 ctw Natural Diamonds: .75 ctw Diamond cuts: Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond color: G-H Diamond clar...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Treebark Textured Green Jade Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Jade and White Topaz Yellow Gold Classic Cocktail Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant CLASSIC Cocktail Ring with large cabochon White Jade center surrounded by 18 oval faceted White Topaz adding some classic sparkle to your evening! the ring measures approxim...
Jade, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Jade Diamond Halo Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jade...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Phoenix on Marquise Mutton Fat Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Stones: Marquise Cabochon Motten Fat Jade Jade Measurements: 25.5 mm x 14.5 mm x 4.9 mm Rin...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Fine Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Chinese Apple Green Jade 14K yellow gold Arts & Crafts period saddle ring Early 20th Century Proveneance: Private East Coast collection, descendants of King George ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with two natural Burmese Jadeite Jade cabochons weighing 6.54 carats in total.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
ART & CRAFT 1890 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jade Rubies & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Art & Craft, 1890-1900. Materials: Yellow gold of 18Kt, green jadeite jade, red rubies and natural seed pearls.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with two natural Burmese Jadeite Jade cabochons weighing 6.54 carats in total.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Lavender Jadeite Jade Ring features a GIA certified Oval Cabochon Lavender Jade weighing 55.41 car...
Garnet, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Green Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Circa 1970 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, stamped 750 / 18K Stone: Green Jade Cabochon Jade Measurements: Approx. 20 x 15 mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.70 carat total weight ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,920Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral, Jade and Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold jade and coral ring by David Webb. Features an oval polished piece of jade in the center. Black enamel highlights the coral and jade. The base of the ring is a single...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamonds And A Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of this Vintage David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, and Ruby Ring. This extraordinary piece features a beautifully carved round...
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Canary Diamond Jade Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Canary Diamond Jade Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with a hint of Rose gold.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's jade and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified oval center jade with an outer halo of twenty round diamonds in an 18k yellow gold setting. 1 oval cabochon green jadei...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Cabochon Dyed Jadeite Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Embrace the allure of exotic elegance with this stunning pear-shaped dyed jadeite ring, a masterpiece of nature's beauty and refined craftsmanship. Set in luxurious ...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.70ct GIA Certified Jadeite A Grade Jade Untreated Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Jadeite 9k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring. A stunning 5.70 carat untreated green jadeite jade set in a fine 9k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring.
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Apple Jade Diamond ring. Jade Cabochon Prong set ring. Accented with Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Jade Gem color: Green Style: Minimalist Magnificent find. High quality Cabochon Green Apple Jade center with Diamo...
GIA Certified Jadeite A Grade Jade Green Oval 9k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Light Green Jadeite 9k Yellow Gold Signet Ring. A stunning 1.78 carat untreated light green jadeite jade set in a fine 9k yellow gold rubover bezel signet ring...
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.15ct Jadeite AGrade Jade Green Round 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Round Cabochon Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Signet Ring.
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Jade Pearl Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
A rare Ming's Jade Ring with a fabulous Pearl Halo in 14 Karat Gold. The vintage Ming's of Hawaii jade and pearl ring is just exquisite. The color of the Jade cabochon surrounded b...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade, Lapis Lazuli & Diamond 14K Gold Cocktail Ring, 25ct, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 25 carat oval cabochon lavender jade centers this bold 1960s cocktail ring, its soft purple tone and smooth, even translucence giving the stone a gentle glow rather than sharp bril...
Blue Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Oval Green Water Jade and 6 Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Green Water Jadeite Jade and 6 Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a one-of-a-kind color with beautiful translucency.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Lavender Jade Marquise Cabochon, Fourteen Round Rubies, 2.35mm Design: Cocktail Ring Finish: High Polish Dimensions: Jade = 2.11...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Natural Oval Green Jade Vintage-inspired Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate everyday elegance with this captivating natural green jade solitaire ring, handcrafted in solid 14k yellow gold.
Jade, Yellow Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade & Amethyst Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade & Amethyst Ring - Beautiful Jade Cabochon ring set in 18K Yellow gold.
11 Carat Jade Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Antique Cocktail Ring Retro Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB NATURAL 11 CARAT LAVENDER JADE AND SAPPHIRE RING IN 14K GOLD. THE ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO RING IS CENTERED WITH A STUNNING 11 CT LAVENDER JADE CABOCHON OF GREA...
Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold "A" Jade Solitaire Ring 14k Oval 2.15ct Knife-Edge Etched Miligrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural "A" Jade Treatment: Not Treated Carat(s): 2.15ct Cut: Oval Cabochon...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Era Amazonite Cabochon Ring, Handmade 14K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A fantastic example of Arts & Crafts period jewelry, this ring is handmade from 14K yellow gold and features a cabochon amazonite gemstone in a bezel mounting.
Amazonite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Multicolored Cabochon Gemstone Dome Ring
Located in Studio City, CA
18K Yellow Gold Jade Chrysoprase Blue Onyx Lavender Amethyst Carnelian Rose Quartz Citrine Garnet Milky Quartz Dome Size: 0.98" Diameter x 0.52" Depth Size: 8" Metal Weight: 0.31 oz ...
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gump's White Jade Ring
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly unisex and exceedingly rare, this is an original Gump's San Francisco jade ring featuring an oval cabochon of natural and untreated white jadeite jade set into a hand-craft...
Jade, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Gold Saddle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s GIA certified natural untreated Jadeite Jade solid 18k yellow gold saddle ring. 1 oval green arc shape cabochon untreated Jadeite Jade, 25.03 x 7.94 x 5.54mm, GIA certificate ...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.30ct Jadeite A Grade Jade Green Oval 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Oval Cabochon Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Signet Ring.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.09ct Jadeite A Grade Jade Green Oval 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Round Cabochon Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Signet Ring.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
SGL Certified Natural Jadeite Jade And Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pasadena, CA
Featuring a natural bright green oval cabochon of jadeite jade, this piece is beautifully framed by 20 natural round diamonds set in yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Certified Type A Natural Nephrite Jade and ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This asymmetrical design adds a unique and artistic touch to the ring. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, a warm and luxurious metal that complements the color of the jade and s...
Jade, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Halo Dark Green Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
10 Carat Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade in Carved 18K Gold Oval Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.01 Carat Natural jadeite jade ring featuring large oval cabochon in 18K yellow gold four-prong setting.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Stunning Natural Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's natural green Jadeite Jade in 18k yellow gold with diamond halo. The beautiful High polished green oval cabochon Jadeite jade has a beautiful color, that contrasts gracefully w...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring - 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a unique Bright light green color .
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Pearls: Cultured, Pinkish Luster, 8 stones, 2.25mm each Jade: Oval...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 16.31ct Jadeite Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring showcases a substantial 16.31ct jadeite jade cabochon, valued for its smooth polish and rich presence.
$13,577Sale Price|40% Off
Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight - 19.6 carats stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.59 х 0.87 in / 9 х 15 х 22 mm ring size ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,577Sale Price|40% Off
Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Moss Green
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight - 19.6 carats stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.59 х 0.87 in / 9 х 15 х 22 mm ring size ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 13.32 Carat Type A Jadeite Jade Gold Wire Floral Ring From France
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage ring showcases a lush green jade cabochon, elegantly framed by an intricate 18K yellow gold woven design.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,577Sale Price|40% Off
Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Art Nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
A dense, sculpted piece of natural green nephrite/jade, polished to a high gloss to reveal the cat’s eye effect - a sharp light line that moves across the stone as it catches light. ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Horizontal Bezel Set Jadeite Jade & Diamond "W" Motif Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold "W" motif ring featuring a 20.6 x 7.93mm jadeite jade center stone and 14 round cut diamond accents of 0.10CTW.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Burmese jade locket ring, circa 1870.
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese jade locket ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese jade in an openback rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4.00 carats, to a...
Jade, 15k Gold
Vintage Grade A Jadeite Jade Gump's San Francisco Bezel Set Ring in 18K Gold
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
This ring boasts a beautiful cabochon cut, oval-shaped grade "A" jadeite jade center stone. 18k solid gold mounting and bezel set with a wide face.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jade Diamond Platinum Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Platinum atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Green Jade Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with 1 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Tustin, CA
Elaborate side detail features 5 ropes of 14 karat yellow gold, alternating with 4 insets of 5 pave set round brilliant diamonds on both sides, which come together in an inverted "V"...
White Diamond, Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Jadeite There is 1.00 Carats in Purple Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Lavender Jade Ring Circa 1970s Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This lavender jade ring from the 1970s features an oval cabochon of translucent pale violet jade measuring 25mm x 118.8mm x 9.04mm.
Jade, 14k Gold
Rutilated Quartz Turban Fashion Ring Amethyst Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Rutilated Quartz Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Amethist cabochon of 4mm. in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold is mounted on t...
Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 19.50ct Jade Cocktail Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Claw set in an intricately carved collet and sat on a simple band of 18 carat rose gold this jade ring is truly beautiful. Gemstone: Jade Stone Shape: Cabochon Carat Weight: 19.50ct...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Natural Jade Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Gold Ring Setting
Located in Miami, FL
This ring centers a 4-carat Jadeite Jade with natural diamond side stones. This ring has a dainty and delicate flair design that gives the optics of an elongated Jade center stone. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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