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Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring

Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring

By Angeletti

Located in Roma, IT

Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. The extraordinary feature of this model is that t...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid Cocktail Ring

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold mounting,including 70 full cut diamon...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style Genuine LapisLazuli Pyramid 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold mounting,including 70 full cut diamon...

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Flower Ring Bracelet
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Flower Ring Bracelet

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Flower Ring Bracelet

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Lapis Lazuli Flower Ring Bracelet Measurements: Medallion to ring chain: 4.13 inches (10.5 cm) Wearable Length: 8.85 inches (18 cm) to 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) ...

Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Lucea New York Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Lucea New York Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring

Lucea New York Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring

By Lucea New York

Located in New York, NY

"Palm Beach Collection" Introducing a work of art that combines the depth of Lapiz, the serenity of Aquamarine, and the brilliance of Diamonds: the Lapiz Aquamarine Diamond Ring in ...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

DILHAN 18k Gold Aquamarine SU Droplet Ring, Modern Design
DILHAN 18k Gold Aquamarine SU Droplet Ring, Modern Design

DILHAN 18k Gold Aquamarine SU Droplet Ring, Modern Design

By DILHAN

Located in London, GB

A sculptural stone emerges from its highly polished gold surround like a droplet of water, with an unforced fluidity that evokes a moment of connection with nature. Simple, organic f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz, Aventurine, 18k Gold

Lapislazuli, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Lapislazuli, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring

Lapislazuli, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring

Located in Napoli, Campania

Beautiful retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with two lapus between white gold structures studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring
22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring

22k Yellow Gold Vermeil Mosaic Inlay Signet Ring

By Chee Lee New York

Located in New York, NY

Adorned with Turquoise, Malachite, Carnelian, Lapis, Jade, and Jasper. All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ...

Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Turquoise, Jasper, Yellow Gold...

Vintage Inlaid Hardstone, Diamond and Gold Ring by Asch Grossbardt
Vintage Inlaid Hardstone, Diamond and Gold Ring by Asch Grossbardt

Vintage Inlaid Hardstone, Diamond and Gold Ring by Asch Grossbardt

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vintage 14K yellow gold ring by Asch Grossbardt is designed in an organic motif, and is masterfully set with inlaid Mother-of-Pearl, Malachite, Coral, Black Onyx and Lapis-lazu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Mottled Pink Angle Skin Color  - 20.15 x 15.32mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Prong Se...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Asch Grossbardt 0.12 Carats Diamond and Gemstone Abstract Yellow Gold Ring
Asch Grossbardt 0.12 Carats Diamond and Gemstone Abstract Yellow Gold Ring

Asch Grossbardt 0.12 Carats Diamond and Gemstone Abstract Yellow Gold Ring

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

The slightly domed ring is embellished by an arabesque of inlaid gemstones including coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, mother of pearl, and onyx, intercepted by solid gold and Diamond-...

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring
Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring

Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring

By Stephen Webster

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular Stephen Webster Crystal Haze 18K white gold diamond ring. Intense sapphire blue lapis and natural clear quartz gemstone in the Crystal Haze technique pioneered by Stephen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid  Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring
Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid  Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring

Asch Grossbardt 18KT YG Diamond 1.00Ct. & Inlaid Semi Precious Stones Dome Ring

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite...

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yell...

Blue Sapphire, Opal, Flat-cut Diamond and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
Blue Sapphire, Opal, Flat-cut Diamond and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

Blue Sapphire, Opal, Flat-cut Diamond and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee

By Austy Lee

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The ring is decorated with flat-cut raw diamonds, lapis lazuli and white diamonds, mounted on blue color-plated 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold

Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Multi Gem Inlay Wide Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, 2 Black Onyx, 1 Malachite, 1 Lapis Lazuli, 1 Spiny Oyster, 2 White Mother of Pearl Diamond Count: 5 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gol...

Unisex Gold Lapislazuli 18 Karat Art Deco Style Handcrafted Modern Design Ring
Unisex Gold Lapislazuli 18 Karat Art Deco Style Handcrafted Modern Design Ring

Unisex Gold Lapislazuli 18 Karat Art Deco Style Handcrafted Modern Design Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Details: Art Deco Style Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Hammered Yellow&White Gold Lapis Lazuli Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Handcrafted Modern Design Ring

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...

Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

Eternelle Ring in Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cabochon
Eternelle Ring in Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cabochon

Eternelle Ring in Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Cabochon

Located in Cattolica, IT

A handcrafted 18 kt yellow gold eternelle band ring. Set with 21 cabochon-cut Lapis lazuli of deep and vivid blue color. This ring is perfect for wearing as a single or paired with o...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings Retro Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings Retro Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings Retro Mid-Century Modern 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

The earrings come from the estate of one of Los Angeles earliest and most prominent families. We also have the Lapis Lazuli diamond ring and necklace that were worn with the earring...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring

4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

This Spectacular GIA Certified 3.16 Carat Yellow Oval Diamond Color N Clarity SI1 which is set in the center with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo f...

Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...

codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code

codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code

By codebyEdge

Located in London, GB

Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...

codebyEdge 18k Yellow  Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V
codebyEdge 18k Yellow  Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V

codebyEdge 18k Yellow Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V

By codebyEdge

Located in London, GB

Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...

codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code

codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code

By codebyEdge

Located in London, GB

The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...

Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...

Lapis Lazuli Hand Constructed Gold Earring and Ring Architectural Dress Set
Lapis Lazuli Hand Constructed Gold Earring and Ring Architectural Dress Set

Lapis Lazuli Hand Constructed Gold Earring and Ring Architectural Dress Set

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid, 14kt. yellow gold hand constructed 1960's earring and ring set. 18 Lapis Lazuli cabochon stones arranged in an exceptional hand constructed pair of earrings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Contemporary, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, Italy
Contemporary, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, Italy

Contemporary, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, Italy

Located in Cattolica, IT

A modern ring design with a nod to the geometric style of the 1970s This ring is made of 18 kt yellow gold. The central part mounts a round-cut Lapis lazuli. the stone is surrounded...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

14 Karat and Madeira Garnet Comet Ring
14 Karat and Madeira Garnet Comet Ring

14 Karat and Madeira Garnet Comet Ring

By Martha Seely

Located in Carlisle, MA

Also available in white gold with sapphire or lapis lazuli. The ring that is available is a size 7, but it can be ordered in other sizes - and gemstones.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Lapis Double Ring Folding Cufflinks
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Lapis Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Lapis Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver double ring folding cufflinks with lapis. Alex Jona cufflinks stand out, not only for their specia...

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Navajo Lapis and Sterling Bracelet and Ring Set
Navajo Lapis and Sterling Bracelet and Ring Set

Navajo Lapis and Sterling Bracelet and Ring Set

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Matching Native American sterling and lapis cuff bracelet and ring. Both stamped "Willford G. Chee Navajo." Each set with oval lapis stone with beaded and rope accents. PERIOD: Afte...

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American More Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified Natural Lapis Diamond Clip Earrings and Ring 18 Karat
GIA Certified Natural Lapis Diamond Clip Earrings and Ring 18 Karat

GIA Certified Natural Lapis Diamond Clip Earrings and Ring 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

GIA Certified Natural Lapis Ring & Earrings. Classic Statement Natural Lapis Lazuli Clip earrings. 14.93mm Gorgeous cabochon brilliance .60ct diamonds on Ring 1.50ct diamo...

Category

2010s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver double ring folding cufflinks with Lapis cabochons. Marked Alex Jona 925. Alex Jona cufflinks stand...

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Double Ring Folding Cufflinks

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver double ring folding cufflinks . Marked Alex Jona 925. Alex Jona cufflinks stand out, not only for ...

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Aletto Brothers Pom Pom Red, Blue and White Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Set
Aletto Brothers Pom Pom Red, Blue and White Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Set

Aletto Brothers Pom Pom Red, Blue and White Earrings, Ring and Bracelet Set

By Aletto Brothers

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical Pom Pom jewelry set by Aletto Brothers features one ring, a pair of ear-clips and a bracelet. Each items consists of vibrant lapis lazuli, as well as red and white aga...

Category

20th Century American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1960s Vintage 4, 76 Carat Lapis Lazuli White Gold ring
1960s Vintage 4, 76 Carat Lapis Lazuli White Gold ring

1960s Vintage 4, 76 Carat Lapis Lazuli White Gold ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karats white gold. Round in shape, it is set with a lapis lazuli cabochon in a closed setting surrounded by a shiny smooth gold circle and a chiseled second circle.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

24.81 Carat Cushion Cab Lapis With Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
24.81 Carat Cushion Cab Lapis With Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring

24.81 Carat Cushion Cab Lapis With Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 18.0 mm Cushion-Cab (1 pcs) 24.81 carat Lapis and Round-...

Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lapis Lazuli Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lapis lazuli ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 894 vintage or 234 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect lapis lazuli ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A lapis lazuli ring from Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lapis lazuli ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lapis Lazuli Ring?

The price for a lapis lazuli ring starts at $111 and tops out at $86,056 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,498.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.