1.81tcw 14K Natural Emerald & Diamond Accent Statement Ring Two Toned Gold 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond accent ring. The center stone features a 1.74-carat, natural Zambian emerald, cut into the shape of an oval and displaying remarkable characteristics; ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Pear-Cut Diamond Floral Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in the regal beauty of the Spectrum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Ring. This striking piece is anchored by a deep, 2.28-carat oval blue sapphire that radiates timeless sop...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.10 ct Cushion Y-Z Color Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K white gold statement ring with 2.69 TCW natural diamonds. The center stone is 2.10 carat, cushion cut, light (Y-Z) color, SI1 clarity. This beautiful ring is 100% uni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The polished, sleek band completes this sophisticated design, making it not just a ring, but a symbol of elegance intertwined with modern allure.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
1.33tcw Kite Shape Natural Diamond in a 18k Rose Gold Statement Ring, Main Stone
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18k Rose Gold Statement Ring With 1.33 TCW Diamonds This beautiful Ring is 100% Unique and Definitely a LUXURY High-End Ring. Specifications: Main stone: Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Round Diamond Tension Set Flush Set Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern twist on elegance and form. This striking ring features a unique, asymmetrical design. Two sleek bands of gold wrap around the finger, each adorned with a sparkling diamond....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Double Pavé Band Ring 2.4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Statement Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A masterpiece of modern elegance, this stunning pear-shaped diamond ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and designed to captivate from every angle. The dazzling pear-cut natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.37 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Statement Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Elegant in its simplicity, this handcrafted open wrap ring showcases a contemporary silhouette accented with sparkling pear-shaped natural diamonds. A single larger pear diamond is g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Marquise Shape Diamond Pave Set 14K White Gold Statement Band Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a wide band encrusted with shimmering sapphires & diamonds. The surface is adorned with a multitude of sparkling gems, creating a dazzling effect. Surro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow gold green tourmaline Pomellato statement
By Pomellato
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique and handmade 18k yellow gold ring, horizontal set with a large oval cabochon cut green tourmaline. There are Italian hallmarks present, and signed 'Pomellato' on the outside...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking statement ring features two captivating oval-cut blue sapphires set vertically at the center, symbolizing harmony and elegance.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Statement 11 Carat Natural Sky Blue Topaz Ring Set in 9K White Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
9ct White Gold Large Statement 11 Carat Sky Blue Topaz Ring 1x Extra Large 11.15 Carat Sky Blue Oval Topaz 12mm x 18mm Size O 2mm Band 17mm x 21mm Head 7.10 Grams Full UK Assay H...
Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed and Elegant Mid Century Modern Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a Luminous 3.00 Carat Pear-cut Opal, surrounded by 0.95tcw of Glittering Marquise Diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Smile Smiley Face Emoji White Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Fun Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking piece features a minimalist design with a smiley face motif. The ring is crafted in sleek white gold, with a circular open face adorned with small, sparkling diamonds o...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.1 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Toi et Moi ring showcases a 4.1 carats pair of natural blue sapphires set in 18k white gold. The 7.4 mm pear-cut sapphire and a 9 x 6.8 mm cushion-cut sapphire in classi...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,184Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 0.66 Ct Statement Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,976Sale Price|20% Off
Statement 14. 72 ct Amethyst Diamond Band Yellow 18k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 18K Ring Diamond 44-0,23 ct Amethyst 17-14,72 ct Amethyst 1-5,18 ct Size 7.5 Weight 22,66 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Enamel 5/8 Carat Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Love to stand out when it comes to your fashion choices? Look no further than this remarkable statement ring made of fine .925 sterling silver with turquoise enamel. Straight lines t...
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Emerald-Cut Ruby Pink Sapphire 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, radiant, and unforgettable — the Emerald-Cut Ruby and Pink Sapphire Statement Ring is a masterpiece of color and craftsmanship. Set in solid 14K yellow gold, this eye-catching ...
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Jumbo Statement Cocktail Rose Gold Ring 18K Rose Gold 2.50 cts Diamonds Beautiful Buttery Rose Gold and Hefty Crafted Ring Geometric and Freefor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Statement Jewelry Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Solid Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1020 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 2.95 Grams Net Weight - 2.8...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Heart-Shaped Cut 2.54cts Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.54 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.8Ct Red Ru3.8Ct Red Ruby Solitaire Statement Ring in Solid 14K Gold, Round 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.8 carat round ruby gemstone all set in solid 14K gold. This solitaire ring can be a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones! Bold, fiery, an...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold 1.8 Ct Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable statement with the Spectrum Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.65 Ct Pear Shape Natural Diamond Double Duo Open Cuff Statement Ring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Bold, architectural, and strikingly modern — this four-stone pear-cut natural diamond open cuff ring is a genuine statement piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Curb Cuban Link Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Rose Gold 1.50 cts of a Variety of Fancy Colored and Silvery Tinted Diamonds Diamonds look white/colorless in bright lighting conditions Very Good Weight & Heft to the ring A ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold 3.07-Ct Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable impression with the Spectrum Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring. This refined design is centered on a substantial 3.07-carat oval-cut natural ruby, admired for its...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,872Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold 3.44-Ct Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its classic, high-impact design makes it a quintessential choice for those who appreciate heritage-inspired luxury that balances elegance with masterful modern craftsmanship. Desig...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$34,733Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond White 1 Carat Elegant Statement 18K Gold Fashion Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold Diamond 4-RND57-1-4/6A Diamond 112-RND57-0,78ct Weight 10,03 grams Size 6,5 US It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold 3.64-Ct Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Discover the allure of the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This sophisticated design showcases a prominent 3.64-carat oval-cut emerald, celebrated for its deep, vibrant verda...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,097Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold 3.44-Ct Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This stunning piece is anchored by a magnificent 3.44-carat oval-cut emerald, celebrated for its rich...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Three Stone Marquise Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful and timeless, this elegant three-stone ring showcases a trio of sparkling marquise-cut natural diamonds beautifully arranged across a refined 18K white gold band. The elonga...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald 18k White Gold Toi Et Moi Oval Pavé Statement Dome Bombé Style Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Prominent Statement Ding made of 18k Solid White gold (750 Hallmark). The prestigious Ring features a twin pair of oval-shaped Natural Zambian Emeralds of a Beautiful, grassy green c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.15Ct SI/HI Color Baguette Cut Diamond Leaf Statement Ring 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.15Ct SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring features different cuts of diamonds set in a cluster making a marquise shape set on one end of the r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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...
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Wide Line Chunky Statement Cocktail Ring Cigar Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Diamonds 0.40 CTW Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon request Designed & Handmade in Washington, D.C. USA
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,205Sale Price|20% Off
Statement Emerald White Diamond Band Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,14 ct Emerald 0,12 ct Weight 12 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
$4,205Sale Price|20% Off
Statement Ruby White Diamond Band Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,14 ct Ruby 0,12 ct Weight 12 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and con...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Free form Pink Blue Sapphire Statement Ring 10.8 Gram Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat White Gold Free form Pink Sapphire Statement Ring Weighting 10.8 Gram Finger Size 7 Measurements 1 inch top span on vertical direction Condition good condition, no evidence ...
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
0.8 Carat Round F-G/SI1SI2 Channel Set Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A modern and sleek 14K yellow gold ring featuring 0.80 carats of natural diamonds in a striking channel setting, perfect for everyday elegance. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: 14K Y...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Scribble Flower Statement Ring in Silver, US Sz 4-8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Inspired by Oscar de la Renta's runway prints, this bold cocktail ring is molded into a gunmetal botanical scribble, in a modernist silver tone. • Motif 1.7 " x 1.7 ", ring size US ...
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Scribble Flower Statement Ring in Gold, US Sizes 4-8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Inspired by Oscar de la Renta's runway prints, this bold cocktail ring is molded into a gunmetal botanical scribble, plated in 22K yellow gold. • Motif 1.7 " x 1.7 ", ring size US 4...
22k Gold, Gold Plate
14K White Gold 1-1/3 Ct White & Blue Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous 14K white gold blue and white diamond cocktail ring features 1.34 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 67 individual stones. The fashion...
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Garnet Fancy Quartz Yellow Gold 18 Karat Three-Stone Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 10-Round 57-0,1-5/6A Quartz 1-Oval-4,1 3/1A Garnet 2-Oval-1,1 2/3A Quartz 2-Oval-1,1 3/1A Quartz 1-Oval-4,1 3/1A Weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5 Size 6.5 Center Opal 5mm by 7mm, sides 4.5 mm round sides 11mm wide & 21 mm long on top 14K yellow gol...
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.24ct Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Modern Design
Located in Edina, MN
Set in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the warm tones of the metal beautifully enhance the sparkle of each diamond, creating a look that is both timeless and strikingly modern. This ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl Halo 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Statement Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless elegance meets modern luxury in these stunning pearl halo statement earrings, crafted in solid 14K white gold. At the center of each earring sits a luminous, high-quality fr...
14k Gold, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
3.30 Ct Sapphire Statement Band 14K Gold Sapphire Engagement Band Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
Designed as a contemporary emerald engagement band, this ring can also be worn as an anniversary ring, wedding band, or statement piece.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Cluster Statement Band
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its balanced, substantial design makes it an ideal choice for a modern bridal stack, a commemorative anniversary gift, or a standout statement piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.92 Ct Emerald Statement Band 14K Gold Zambian Emerald Engagement Band Channel
Located in Jaipur, IN
Designed as a contemporary emerald engagement band, this ring can also be worn as an anniversary ring, wedding band, or statement piece.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.11tcw Natural Large Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Statement
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in the allure of sophistication with this exquisite ladies' sapphire and diamond ring. A mesmerizing 3.51-carat oval-cut sapphire takes the spotlight, boasting an intense dar...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
Modern 18K White Gold with Natural Opals & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A captivating and elegantly fluid modern fine statement ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Luxe Turquoise Diamond Toi et Moi Open Ring 1.62ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Style it solo for a chic modern statement look. This ring are a perfect gift for Anniversary Gift, Birthday Gift, Mothers Day Gift, Christmas Gift, ThanksGiving Gift, New Year Gift,...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern 1.5 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Wave Ring in 18K White Gold Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern wave-design solitaire ring features 1 pear cut diamond totaling 1.5 carats, set in rich 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 1.5 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Wave Ring in 14K White Gold Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern wave-design solitaire ring features 1 pear cut diamond totaling 1.5 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Dome Cabochon Ring Gold Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold-plated 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Aquamarine dome oval cabochons Color: Gold, Blue Design: Open double bypass ring featuring a pair of dome oval aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
High Dome Aquamarine Ring Cabochon Cocktail Ring Gold Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Gold plated brass Gemstone: Aquamarine, black diamond Color: Gold, seafoam blue, black Design: Wide band with high dome cabochon aquamarine and back-set black diamond s...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Pear Cut Natural Diamond Open Ring 1.62 Carats 18K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This luxury diamond ring combines the appeal of a pear diamond ring, open ring, Toi et Moi ring, modern engagement ring, statement diamond ring, and contemporary fine jewelry design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$815Sale Price|40% Off
0.50ctw Natural Diamond Wavy Ring 14K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Weighing 2.6 grams, the ring is lightweight and comfortable for daily wear. 14K white gold 0.50ctw natural round single cut and baguette cut diamonds GH color SI2–I1 clarity Wavy sta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring 0.10 Ct GH VS Diamond Signet Ring by Juhi Jewels
Located in Jaipur, IN
The heart-shaped diamond adds a subtle expression of love, making it especially suitable as an anniversary, Valentine's Day, birthday, or special occasion gift. Available in all rin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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.