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
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
$2,995Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Floral Cluster Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace the elegance of nature with the Spectrum Floral Cluster Bypass Ring. This imaginative piece features an open-shank bypass design, where three meticulously crafted diamond "fl...
Diamond, 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
Estate 26 Carat Lavender & Green Amethyst 2 Stone Statement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Lavender amethyst and mint green prasiolite join forces in this east-west toi et moi ring. Set in 14-karat yellow gold, the pair of emerald step-cut gems lock together, forming a wal...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Spectrum 18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in unparalleled artistry with the Spectrum Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring. This meticulously crafted piece features a dynamic bypass silhouette that artfully weaves ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make an unforgettable impression with the Spectrum Geometric Diamond Bypass Ring. This striking statement piece features two contrasting geometric focal points, each centered with st...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$4,630Sale 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
$7,295Sale 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
18K White Gold 1.17-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an elegant and modern impression with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,564Sale 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
$8,621Sale 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
$2,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.91Carats/65 Pcs
18k Gold
24 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Jade Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24 Karat gold statement ring featuring a substantial cabochon pink tourmaline centerpiece secured by four prominent gold prongs. The dramatic oval-top design measures approximately 3...
Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,327Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 5.88Carats/118 Pcs MQ 1.70Carats/12 Pcs
18k Gold
$5,152Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 1.08Carats/65 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.40Carats/22 Pcs
18k Gold
$10,603Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.07Carats/8 Pcs Tapered Baguette 2.81Carats/96 Pcs
18k Gold
$4,554Sale 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
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
14k White Gold Princess Cut and Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is crafted in polished white gold, enhancing the sparkle of the diamonds and providing a sleek, modern finish. The ring is substantial yet refined, making it a statement pie...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian 6.54ct AAA+ Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring, 18K Gold
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...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Lucious Pearl Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful featuring a white pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Blue Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer compl...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Open Ring
Located in Deira, 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
Platinum Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Natural Fire Opal & Diamond Halo Cocktail Statement Dome Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.89 grams Opal: 10.5 x 6.5 natural fire cabochon opal. No crazing. Height: 11.5mm...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 0.55 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience elegance and sophistication with our 18k white gold diamond halo engagement ring. Meticulously crafted, this ring features a cluster of baguette and round diamonds, exudin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Turquoise and MOP Ring. Turquoise Diamond Mother of Pearl Statement Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring. High Quality Natural Turquoise cabochon with Symmetrical Mother of Pearl Cab. Diamond eternity Center. Condition: No visible signs of wear. Will look great as a pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Statement Ring With 0.36ct Marquise Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A delicate and elegant 18K gold ring featuring a 0.36ct marquise-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarity. Its graceful silhouette and brilliant sparkle make it a timeless piece for ev...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Solitaire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful solitaire ring featuring an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81 Carat; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 9; we offer complimentary ring re-sizing. Classic ...
Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
3.44 tcw Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This beautiful piece is a one-of-a-kind luxury ring! Specifications: 10 beautiful mixed fancy shape diamonds set in a 18k white gold ring. Total weight: 3.44 ct. Color: H+ color Cl...
Diamond, White Gold
1.32tcw 14K Oval Colombian Emerald & Diamond Baguette Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond ring. A fine quality emerald oval is placed in the center of this beautiful ring. The emeralds rich green color and vivaciou...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Round & Princess Diamond Sapphire Bypass Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The sapphires are strategically placed, creating a harmonious blend of colors and textures. The ring's modern design is both bold and refined, making it an ideal statement piece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 3.11-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Radiate sophistication with the Mixed-Cut Diamond Statement Ring. This design masterfully balances high-impact brilliance with a refined, contemporary silhouette. By combining select...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,500 / item
4.33 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Statement Bombe Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 4.33 carats of white glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ammolite & Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold Men's Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold with Ammolite and Diamond Halo Men's Statement Ring in Size 10.5 Details: Item Type: Men's Statement Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 10.5 (adjustable) Weight: 13.7 G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Spiral Waves Sculptural 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The intricate arrangement creates a sense of movement and fluidity, capturing light from every angle. The ring's sculptural form is both modern and timeless, making it a versatile ad...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship. At its heart lies a captivating pear-shaped opal, aliv...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Triangle Checkerboard Tsavorite & Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2.50 Carat Rich Green Trilliant Checkerboard Cut Tsavorite with 23 Round Diamonds and 9 Baguette Diamonds 18K White Gold Statement Ring. Featuring a smooth shank on one end and a rib...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$54,000 / item
8.24 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chevron Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with 8.24 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FO...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.90tcw 18K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a lovely emerald cabochon & diamond ring. The center stone carries a petite 0.70-carats Colombian emerald cabochon, displaying a grogeous green color and very good luster...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional 5.28-Carat Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This masterpiece centers on a lush 5.28-carat oval-cut natural emerald, radiating a vibrant, deep ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 2.54tcw Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cuff Ring, Toi et Moi Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a stunning 14K yellow gold, emerald, and round diamond statement ring or right-hand 2-stone ring. "Toi et moi" translates to "you and me" in French. This romantic expression ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring is designed for the modern connoisseur who seeks a unique balance of architectural form and timeless, sparkling glamour.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,292Sale Price|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Marquise-Cut Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Item Code :- SJER-190A Gross Weight :- 5.56 gm 18k White Gold Weight :- 4.71 gm Natural Diamond Weight :- 4.25 Carat ( AVERA...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pavé Round Diamond Chunky Statement Cocktail Knot Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Each diamond is slightly included (SI2) with an H color grade, enhancing their brilliance and sparkle. The ring's design features an intricate knot pattern, creating a striking stat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.34 Carat Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The distinct contrast between the brilliance of diamonds and the rich green hue of emeralds lends this piece a classic yet modern appeal. This statement ring is an embodiment of lux...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18kt White gold cocktail statement Geometric square ring with Princess diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
One of a kind statement ring in a cool modernist geometric design in different levels. Upper two platforms are set with eight princess-cut diamonds of very high quality (E-F & VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1CT Diamond Ring Swirl Statement 18kt White Gold Circa 2000
Located in Grantham, GB
A spectacular 18ct white gold natural diamond statement ring, featuring an impressive 0.77 carat round brilliant cut centre diamond surrounded by a sweeping wave of additional natura...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twisted Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twisted Gold Statement Ring. The width of the ring on top is 10.3mm and tapers to 4.8mm wide on the bottom. The ring size is 6.5 and it can be sized up...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
30.12 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and OEC Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Sleeping Bea...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 3.29 Carat Pink Sapphire Infinity Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the splendor of the 18 Karat Gold 3.29 Carat Pink Sapphire Infinity Statement Ring, a mesmerizing jewel that captures the heart with its timeless elegance and vibrant allu...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
17.77 Carat Black Opal Multi Diamond Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Black Opal and Diamond Solitaire Platinum Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 17.77 Carat Black Opal.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Green Enamel Statement Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking cocktail ring by David Webb, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and centered with a substantial oval cabochon amethyst of rich purple color. The amethyst is framed by sculptu...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Spectrum 18k White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold and elegant statement with the Spectrum Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Ring. This exquisite piece features a fluid, bypassing silhouette crafted from multiple rows of high-bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.92 carats 18KT White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A trio of baguette Oval Shape clusters are framed by beautiful Halo Setting on this stunning diamond engagement ring, set in gleaming white gold. Ultra-modern and gorgeously glam, v...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.17 Carat Round Cut Peridot & Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 8.17 carat round cut peridot and 1.50 round cut diamond pave 18K two-tone gold statement ring. Size 8, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18KY Gold Size:...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Favero Calla Collection Diamond Halo Statement Ring 1.8ct
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Favero Calla Collection Diamond Halo Statement Ring 1.8ct 18K White Gold Bold, sophisticated, and undeniably luxurious — this Favero Calla Collection halo ring is a striking state...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.52 Carats 18KT White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make a bold fashion statement with our Two Cluster Ring, featuring a captivating blend of baguette and round diamonds set in an elegant accented shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Stone Round Diamond Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a sleek gold band that gracefully wraps around the finger. The design showcases two sparkling round diamonds, each set in a smooth, polished bezel. The o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 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.