1960s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Badge Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A magnificent signet ring, consisting of a wide band that is slightly convex on either side of the head and set in the center with a medallion featuring...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This stunning ring features a central cabochon cut natural lapis lazuli weighing 23.16 cara...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Sterling Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 925 Triangular Cabochon SZ 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Date: May 7, 2026 Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Lapis Lazuli Cut: Triangular Cabochon Style: Cocktail Solitaire Measurements Face Height (no...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Lapis Lazuli Dome and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Gold Dome Rope 1960s Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Handcrafted Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Handcrafted Cocktail Ring. Etruscan revival timeless ring in 18k yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Free-Form Cocktail Ring Gena Rowlands
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and expressive, this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a striking pairing of natural turquoise and deep lapis lazuli in a flat, free-form composition.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 14kt Yellow Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A piece that beautifully combines craftsmanship, style, and timeless charm. Ring total weight 17.40 grams Turquoise and Lapis lazuli total weight 3 grams Ring size 15 ITA - 7.15 USA...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring. The top of the ring forms a flower.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinctive 1960s lapis lazuli and diamond ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold with a bold, gold nugget style mount, evoking a naturalistic charm.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This sophisticated piece features a striking round lapis lazuli set at the center of a matte finish sterling silver band.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Ptolemaic Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Gold Ring 3rd-2nd Century BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 3rd-2nd Century BC Dimensions: 20 x 17 mm (intaglio: 0,8 x 0,6 mm) Ring size: 5 ½ Weight: 14,27 gr The ring is composed of a 22 carats gold setting from the early XX centur...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold
Pradera Ring in 18K White Gold and Natural Lapis Lazuli
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Ring in 18k white gold and natural la...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with lapis lazuli and diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Beading Work Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Deep Navy Blue Color w/ Gold Flecks - 11.6 x 9.6mm (approx.)
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Greek Key Ring Size 8.5 #22443
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Greek Key Ring Size 8.5 Bold and refined, this 14K yellow gold ring features a striking oval cut lapis lazuli stone (14 mm x 10 mm) in a beautifully...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Oval Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.6 Grams Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli Measurements: ~20.8 mm x 15.2 mm x 5.5 mm Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Colo...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cocktail Ring is an extraordinary testament to the allure and grandeur of vintage jewelry design.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cts 0.79 Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An 18K yellow gold lapis diamond engagement ring centers a velvety blue lapis sourced from Afghanistan and sparkling diamonds totaling 0.79 cts. Lapis has been prized as a symbol o...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with lapis lazuli and diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.87 Carat Lapis Lazuli Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Navajo Native American Lapis Lazuli Shadow Box Sterling silver Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing piece of Navajo Jewelry! Lapis lazuli Shadow Box Sterling silver Ring. Large Lapis stone inset in a shadow box of sterling Matching earrings and squash blossom ...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and 1.35ctw Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural vintage navette ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, centered with a richly saturated lapis lazuli panel cut in an elongated oval.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22.35 Carat Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Pear Cut Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 22.35 Carat Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Pear Cut Cocktail Ring 14k Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Lapis Lazuli 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 a crazy cut Quartz over Lapis Lazuli, weighing 7.18 carats.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Floral Engraved Square Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural lapis lazuli square tablet is bezel-set in an 18K yellow gold men's signet ring featuring deeply hand-engraved floral and foliate scrollwork across the full tapered shoulders...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Coral Ring, Retro Design
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This design symbolizes a harmonious duality, representing two separate entities that approach, touch, and complement each other without losing their distinct individuality, signifyin...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Lapis Lazuli Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
For a a personalgift or a thoughtful gift, this Lapis-lazuli Platinum ring embodies timeless elegance and strength.
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Lapis Lazuli 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301259 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Date 2018 Model B.Zero1 Serial Number A7**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Stones Lapis Lazuli Weight Approximately 7.07 g Ri...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with a squared flat cut Lapis Lazuli. Size US 6 , can be sized to any specification.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian 18K Gold Bombe Ring with Carved 12ct Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
An example of 1970s Italian sculptural jewelry, this bold bombe ring is crafted in richly polished 18K yellow gold and crowned with a beautifully carved lapis lazuli dome weighing ap...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum Sugarloaf Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Rubies Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Castle of Italy collection, Platinum, Pyramid Cut Lapis lazuli and rock crystal, red Rubies Ring .
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Massive Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Massive Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1930 A striking and highly distinctive cocktail ring dating to the 1930s, beautifully crafted in rich yellow Gold and...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet Lapislazuli Ring in Silver 925 & Lapis Lazuli by Alejandra Campos Taylor
Located in Geneve, CH
Signet Lapislazuli Ring in Silver 925 & Lapis Lazuli by Alejandra Campos Taylor.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by corals and a frame of diamonds and sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt g...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Italian 18K Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Bombe Ring, 1970s Modernist Statement Desig
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian Modernist ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a beautifully carved lapis lazuli dome.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Coral Diamonds Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
At its center, the star gem is a beautifully vibrant pink coral, framed by intensely blue lapis lazuli petals. The ring is further embellished with a halo of brilliant diamonds that ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Jade Lapis Lazuli Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
It has five carved green jades cabochon with its smooth, tranquil presence, surrounded by three richly hued lapis lazuli, lustrous white pearl, and three shimmering diamonds carefull...
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Band Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
At the top, a flat surface presents rectangular panels of vibrant turquoise, deep lapis lazuli, and medium green jade, each stone offering its own natural texture and hue.
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Roman Style Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lapis Lazuli Roman Style Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Men's 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis-Lazuli Cabochon Signet Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very substantial early to Mid-20th Century signet ring, crafted from 18K yellow gold, is fashioned with one central 20mm by 16mm bezel set medium high dome natural Lapis-Lazuli ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Lapis Lazuli Chiseled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lovely signet ring, it is closed set on its top with a flat cabochon lapis lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sleek 1960s cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold features a round, royal blue lapis lazuli centerpiece surrounded by intricate gold beaded detailing.
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli, Persian Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Era: 1970s Origin: Most likely Italy Materials: 18 karat yellow gold, lapis lazuli, Persian turquoise, and diamonds Hallmarks: Marked 18kt Dimensions: • Ring top measures approx....
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
French Retro 1950s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A sublime antique men's signet ring adorned with flat, matte, close-set lapis lazuli.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Lapis Lazuli Star Galaxy Celestial Constellation Zodiac Yellow Gold Ring 18K Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Gemstone in a handcut, unique Star Shape Ring Size 7 - Resiz...
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Southwestern Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Raised Inlay Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with genuine turquoise and lapis lazuli inlay.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Hand Etched Scalloped Flower Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Marbled Blue Color - 12x9.2mm (approx.)
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cushion Special Cut Lapis Lazuli La Vallette Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt-hued lapis lazuli is amplified by the glimmer of 18k yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vhernier 2000's Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eclisse Bypass Ring
By Vhernier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style ring terminating flush set navette shaped lapis lazuli cabochons Measuring 21.0 x 5.7 mm - opaque ultramarine blue in color with subtle gold pyrite fleckin...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sommets Bleus Lapis Lazuli and Silver Mont Kirkjufell Ring by Karl Mazlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Sommets Bleus Lapis Lazuli and Silver Mont Kirkjufell Ring by Karl Mazlo Dimensions: W 2.7 x D 2.2 x H 1.6 cm Materials: 18k yellow gold 5.8 gr / Silver 1.3 gr / Lapis lazuli 17 cara...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Sommets Bleus Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Mont Everest Ring by Karl Mazlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Sommets Bleus Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Mont Everest Ring by Karl Mazlo Dimensions: W 3 x D 2.7 x H 2.1 cm Materials: 18k yellow gold 4.8 g / Lapis lazuli 5 g / Diamond 0.07 carats.
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage American 10 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Eagle Ring
Located in New York, NY
At the center rests a vivid square-cut lapis lazuli panel displaying the gemstone’s characteristic deep royal blue tone with natural golden pyrite inclusions.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Monumental Scale Handmade Vintage 18k Gold Lapis-Lazuli & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An enormous Lapis-Lazuli cabochon, measuring approximately 24mm long by 15mm wide by 12mm high is set at the center of the ring and sits atop a base of hand pulled and detailed 18k y...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Engraved Rectangular Shape Turquoise Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Lapis Lazuli ,measuring 20 mm. x 25 mm x 10mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Turquoise Pyramid measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in 1...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 14kt Bi-Color Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring, 0.47ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The color combination of the blue lapis, green malachite, and sparkling diamonds makes this ring truly one of a kind.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White 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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