Zorab Creation, the 26.30 Carat Citrine Candy Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Transforming candy to carats, indulge in the Citrine Candy ring, a Zorab Creation. Sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth, this fine jewelry confection features 26.30 carats of tempting...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 11.43 Carat Marquis Citrine and 1.87 Carat Diamond Ring
By Diamrusa
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent statement ring is set with a large vibrant marquis cut Citrine that has been set east west. The detailed setting has round brilliant diamonds around the Citrine, un...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shiny Citrine Emerald 14K Gold (18K Custom) Cushion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive cushion-cut citrine ring showcases a warm golden-hued citrine set in polished 14K gold, accented by subtle emerald details that add a refined pop of green contrast.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara GIA Certified Natural Citrine Ring in 14K Solid Gold with Diamond Accents
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Held in a unique prong setting, the yellowish orange round citrine is encircled by a halo of glittering diamonds. The diamonds are spaced out and bezel set for a scintillating look. ...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine and Peridot Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cushion Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone faceted Cushion Cut Ring with center Citrine and Peridot finished with a tapered split shank. This elegant cocktail ring measures 1 1/4" across the top....
Citrine, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Madeira citrine up to 2.50ct and single cut diamond 18k gold 11.6 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with citrine and single cut diamonds. 0.10ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5(55) detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide by...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
El Dorado Hand Engraved Ring, 18K YG & Oval Light Citrine by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Immerse yourself in the opulent elegance of the El Dorado Hand Engraved Ring, an extraordinary creation by the illustrious designer Michael Bondanza. This stunning ring features a ma...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
29.53 ct Purple Amethyst Citrine Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K Amethyst 1-29,53 2/1A Citrine 15-10,65 3/1A Yellow Sapphire 7-0,39 ct Size 7.5 US NATKINA embraces the principles of modern Feminism — meaning, we believe a wo...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 2.83ct Citrine Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 6.11ct Citrine Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage David Yurman Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Golden Citrine and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In the center. Flanking the citrine on each side is a line of modern round brilliant cut diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire 9.03ct Citrine Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Classic GIA Certified 5.36 ct Citrine Flower Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 12 ct Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Trillion 8.32 ct Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round 9.03 ct Citrine Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 12 ct Citrine Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Square 7.69 ct Citrine & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bar-set baguette diamond accents on the shoulders add to the design's modern appeal.November Birthstone Ring for Women: Citrine is the November birthstone and the traditional gem...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$328Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Citrine Half Eternity Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Citrine Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represen...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Square 7.69 ct Citrine Crossover Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified 4.04 ct Citrine Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Inspired Square 7 ct Citrine Ring with Diamonds 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Louis Feron Citrine Ruby Ring 60s Vintage Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 8.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Louis Feron citrine & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Centrally round citrine measures 12.5mm (estimated at 5 carats). Six cabo...
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Cushion Cut 1.35 ct Citrine Ring With Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Yellow Citrine and 1/3 Cttw Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the epitome of elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold masterpiece, designed to capture hearts and turn heads. At its core, a mesmerizing marquise-cut yellow ...
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6ct Madeira Citrine Signet Ring Sz 8 Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Oval Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Maderia Citrine signet ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Oval faceted mederia citrine measures 14mm x 11mm (estimated at approx. 6 carats). The cit...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Twist Shank Emerald Cut 3.1 ct Citrine Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Citrine Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 2.83 ct Citrine Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine and Pink Topaz Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cushion Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone faceted Cushion Cut Ring with center Citrine and Pink Topaz finished with a tapered split shank. This elegant cocktail ring measures 1 1/4" across the t...
Rock Crystal, Topaz, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Citrine Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Citrine Diamond Ring Square Cocktail 14k White Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage emerald, citrine & diamond square cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. Emerald measures 7mm; four citrines measure 4.5mm eac...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$203Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Blue Aquamarine, Red Garnet & Yellow Citrine Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Icy Blue Aquamarine, Red Garnet and Golden Yellow Citrine Three Stone Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Oval Cut Genuine Gemstones Ring for Engagement, Anniversary, Birthday &...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Three Stones Ring 18Kt Gold Emerald Cut Green Peridot Trillion Citrines Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Three stones ring made of 18Kt yellow gold with center emerald cut green peridot and two trillion citrines elegantly framed by brilliant cut diamonds. The peridot is carefully set am...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Three Stone Emerald-Cut 4.2ct Citrine & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Three Stone GIA Certified Cushion 2.83ct Citrine Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$512Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Citrine Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Citrine Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring. Minimalist Luxury Pinky Ring. Vintage Style Signet Ring for Men with Oval Citrine. Oval Pinky Ring for ...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Angara Natural Three Stone Citrine and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Fenton 18KT Gold and Platinum 6.00ct Natural Citrine and Diamond Three Stone Rin
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold and platinum three stone ring by Fenton, signed and hallmarked in England, designed with a classic and well-balanced oval three stone arrangement. The ring is cen...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Emerald Cut Orange Citrine with Round Cut Diamonds in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
7-carat emerald cut natural Citrine in a 4-prong cathedral ring setting. Mounted with round brilliant cut natural diamonds side stones. The citrine center stone is vibrant, clean, an...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Kite-Shaped 8.78ct Citrine Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
10k Gold Multiple Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...
14k Gold Multiple Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
$9,523
Fractal Sun Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition piece was inspired by the sun star. Using the Thoscene platform developed by John Brevard, this piece was designed based on astrological systems and sacred geome...
Citrine, 18k Gold
14k Gold Oval 9x7 mm Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Multiple Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...
14k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options: Garnet ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
14k Gold Octagon 7x5 mm Octagon Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options: Garnet ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
10k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...
$3,700 / item
14k Gold Bezel Cabochon Gemstone Statement Ring
Located in Missoula, MT
Thoughtfully designed and rich with meaning, this ring is a modern heirloom — a reminder that beauty is found in variety, balance, and the moments that color our lives. ✨ -5mm Sapph...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
3 Stone Semi-Precious Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious citrine ring, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 14-karat cushion cut ring is made from 3.3 grams of gold, 3 citrines totaling 2.38 karats...
White Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold
10k Gold Octagon 7x5 mm Octagon Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
14k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options: Garnet ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
14k Gold Multiple Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
$1,060Sale Price / item|65% Off
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring. 1 ct citrine gold ring. Casual citrine ring. Round citrine ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - c...
Topaz, Citrine, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Gold Cushion 12x10 mm Rectangle Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Gemstone Options:...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
Find a collection of modern watches, bracelets, engagement rings, 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.
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.