Vintage Louis Vuitton Thick Statement Gold Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Louis Vuitton Thick Statement Gold Ring - This is a beautiful 10mm wide gold band in a finger size 7. The ring is stamped with the Louis Vuitton trademark on one of the raise...
Gold, 18k Gold
Statement Ring with Diamonds in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
Unveil daring style with our bold diamond ring in finest platinum. This bright masterpiece features 10 exquisite rose-cut diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, each framed and encircled by...
Diamond, Platinum
Roberto Coin Diamond Statement Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This Roberto Coin statement ring is crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold. The center piece is studded with a halo of pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds offering a refined sparkling l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tower 18K White Gold and Rhodium Statement Ring
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Details: Statement Ring 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium Finish Ring Thickness = 10mm Fine Jewelry Handcrafted in Brazil
White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Diamond V Shaped Chain Statement Chevron 18 Karat White Gold Pave Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Modern Triple Geometric Triangle Chain Ring Set with Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 0.60 CTW G/VS Quality Diamonds Crafted in a Chevron Design - 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Oval Opal and Diamond Gold Mid Century Modern 1960s Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Solitaire Oval Opal and Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. Hand set with a securely nestled 7 Carat Oval Opal Doublet surrounded by .42tcw...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$784Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Ring Curved Diamond Ring Thin Minimalist Statement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Curved Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$904Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Ring Curved Diamond Ring Thin Minimalist Statement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Curved Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Yellow Gold 0.7ct Natural Green Emerald Statement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern yellow gold statement band set with 9 natural green emeralds weighing approximately 0.7 carat.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant 13 Carat Kunzite Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in GOES, NL
**13 Carat Sparkling Kunzite Ring in 14K White Gold** Make an unforgettable impression with this extraordinary **13-carat Kunzite ring**, a masterpiece of elegance and refined luxur...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Open Irregular Abstract Statement Ring 14kt Gold 44224*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unique Modernist Abstract Ring 14kt Yellow Gold 6.4 Grams Size 5 17mm wide Depth: 5.2mm
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Statement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking expression of Cartier’s iconic Panthère aesthetic, this Cartier Panthère ring is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with an exceptional array of natural diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Architectural Statement Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible, striking example of late 20th-century American designer jewelry, this sculptural ring by renowned jewelry designer Henry Dunay showcases the bold archi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,021Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Italian Rococo Baroque Style Yellow Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Gold 14 K Zirconia 184-1,45 ct Current US size 7 (can be modified) Weight 5.92 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Ge...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.19 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Open Statement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal for those who appreciate jewelry with personality, this ring stands alone as a statement or pairs beautifully with complementary bands for a stacked look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Carnelian & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K white gold and features a bold square-cut carnelian center stone with a rich, murky red-brown hue. Ring Size: 4.75. Total Weight: 3.4 grams....
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire And Diamond Statement 4.83ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.43ct F SI Natural Round Diamond • 1.25ct F VS Baguette Diamond ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,159Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.16 Ct Modern Blue Sapphire & 0.30 Ct Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-4556 Gross Wt. :- 2.53 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.24 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.30 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt....
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Baguette Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Designed to capture attention, this contemporary cocktail ring blends modern artistry with timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring. The width of the ring on top is 13mm wide and tapers to 5mm on the side and 2.3mm on the bottom. The finger size is 6.25 and it can be ...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
5 Carat Yellow Diamond Bezel Mosaic Statement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers a 5.01-carat Light Yellow elongated cushion-cut diamond in the U–V range, GIA certified and graded VS1 for exceptional clarity. The elongated silhouette enh...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,797 / item
Oversized 18K White Gold Micro Pave statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make an unforgettable statement with this Oversized Micro Pave Ring, exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold. Designed for bold elegance, the dome silhouette is fully encrusted with me...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Organic Amber 14K (18K Custom) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This statement ring features a freeform natural amber centerpiece secured with minimalist prongs in solid 14K yellow gold. The amber displays layered tones of honey and cognac with n...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,424Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and diamonds of 1.51 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Meghna Jewels Kaleidoscope Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is handset with 2.89 carat multi gemstone and 1.88 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.35tcw AAA+ Cushion Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exceptional Colombian emerald & diamond statement/anniversary ring. This fine-quality ring is captivating from every angle. Incredible diamonds highlight the emerald, shank, and g...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pave Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement ring crafted in 14k white gold, centered by a luminous pearl with a smooth, high-polish surface and soft natural luster.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colorful Baguette Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Colorful Baguette Sapphire Ring, set in 14K (18K Custom) Gold, features a vibrant spectrum of sapphires arranged in a chic baguette cut. The blend of hues, from warm or...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Zig Zag Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
This striking baguette diamond ring crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold. Designed as a wide band, it features a rhythmic zig-zag formation of vertically set baguette-cut diamonds, each ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring GIA report number: 2231868942 Emerald: 8.91 x 8.14 x 5.66mm (approx. 2.75 carats) natural Columbian emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster 14K (Custom 18K) White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for those who appreciate refined luxury, this Diamond Cluster Statement Ring is crafted in genuine 14K Fancy white gold, with the option to customize in 18K gold for an elev...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Bold Settings Baguette Diamonds White Gold Ring, a designer exclusive piece that effortlessly captivates with its unparalleled elegance and timeless sophistication. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.60 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Bold Settings Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring, a designer exclusive piece that effortlessly captivates with its unparalleled elegance and timeless sophistication. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a one of a kind, emerald and diamond statement ring. The center stone, carries a full 0.85-carats, of pure green beauty. Sourced from the famous mines of Muzo, Colom...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Checkerboard Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 Carat total Asscher Cut natural Emerald and Diamond Checkerboard Style Statement Ring, Size 7. Set in platinum 900. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural diamond Ring 0.55 cts 18KT Yellow Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the extraordinary allure of our Dazzling Baguette and Round-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. This magnificent piece is crafted in stunning white gold, featuring two spectacular c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.33 Carat Citrine and Sapphire Solitaire Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful ring featuring a 2.33 Carat oval Citrine in center enhanced with Sapphires; approx. 0.07tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 8, we offer ring re-s...
Citrine, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Bubbles Diamond Studded Statement Band Ring features yellow gold bubble type structures combined in a linear and in ascending order towards the front and diamonds stu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Statement Ring 14K Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Ring, complemented by vibrant lapis, coral, and malachite stones. This unique piece includes 0.10ct of full-cut diamonds and 2.06...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 0.43 cts 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of this mesmerizing ring lies a cluster of scintillating diamonds, meticulously arranged in a captivating baguette and round formation. The inclusion of a 0.43-carat d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Wide Band Ring 9 ct Yellow Gold Baguette and Pavé Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
This striking diamond ring is a bold expression of modern elegance, crafted in 9 ct gold with a sculptural two-tone design.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
O’Gem Gold Rutile Quartz Smoky Quartz Geometric Statement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
O’Gem Rutile Quartz Smoky Quartz geometric gold ceramic statement ring, handcrafted in Amsterdam. This one-of-a-kind ring features a natural Rutile Quartz within Smoky Quartz, cut in...
Quartz
$10,699Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Rose 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamonds 0.43 Cts/92 Pcs Tapered Baguette 3.36 Cts/207 Pcs
18k Gold
$1,550,000 / item
Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring 18K in Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a luminous entrance with this Yellow Diamond Pear Statement Ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. The elegant pear-shaped yellow diamond sits center stage, catching and reflecti...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Vintage 1970's Diamond Onyx 18K Gold Dome Statement Ring forged in 18K Yellow gold with black enamel inlay dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pink Sapphire, Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Ring, 2 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire 2.50 ct 1 Baguette Cut Diamond 0.35 ct H-I VS2,18K Yellow Gold 8.60g. Size 7 Jewelry Type : Ring Metal Type : 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight :...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16tcw 14K Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Solitaire with Accents Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 5.2 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 0.96-Carats Clarity: Translucent Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 3.00 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern yet timeless, this statement ring transitions effortlessly from day to evening wear and serves as a sophisticated addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Multi-Gemstone 18K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring, Aquamarine Peridot Amethyst
Located in Plainview, NY
Modern Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Peridot, Amethyst & Citrine Statement Ring This exceptional modern cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in 18K ye...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
A captivating expression of elegance and sophistication, this fine jewelry ring showcases a remarkable natural emerald as its centerpiece, beautifully set in 18 Karat White Gold. The...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.42 Carat Fancy Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Fancy Aquamarine Gemstone and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Fancy Aquamarine, weighing approx. 3.42 Carats. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Open Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Graceful and contemporary, this open-style diamond ring showcases a striking arrangement of marquise-cut natural diamonds that create a flowing leaf-inspired silhouette. Crafted in l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 1.13Carats/145 Pcs
18k Gold
$7,436Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.93Carats/214 Pcs Tapered Baguette 1.24Carats/80 Pcs
18k Gold
$9,749Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.73Carats/42 Pcs Tapered Baguette 2.41Carats/116 Pcs
18k Gold
$4,643Sale Price|20% Off
Statement White Diamond White 18k Gold Ring for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Same Ring in White-Yellow Gold Combination Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,04-G/VS1A Size 20 Weight 13,55 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,788Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold MQ 2.24Carats/17 Pcs
18k 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.