Diamond Baguette Channel Set Twist Waves 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern twist on elegance and form. This striking ring features an intricate design with interwoven bands. The polished metal shank is adorned with a series of baguette-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.37 tcw Emerald Cut Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K white gold statement ring with 3.37 TCW natural diamonds. This beautiful ring is 100% unique and a luxury high-end engagement ring. Specifications: Main stone: 2.00c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
HRD Certified Marquise Diamond Vine 18K White Gold Open Statement Band Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful and striking, this exquisite wrap-style ring is crafted in luxurious 18K gold and adorned with brilliant marquise-cut natural diamonds arranged in an elegant leaf-inspired s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
The warm rose gold setting beautifully complements the brilliance of the diamonds, resulting in a design that is both modern and effortlessly elegant. Whether worn as a signature ev...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.02 Ct. Natural Diamond Flower Ring 18K Rose Gold Designer Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower, this exquisite diamond statement ring is expertly crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold and adorned with a dazzling arrangement of natural d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 2.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every Angle of This Statement-Making White Gold Ring. This design imparts a sinuous shape ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Brilliant Diamond Pave Geometric 14 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant Modern 14K White Gold Multi-Band Ring, with 0.21 CTW G/VS Quality White Diamonds. This striking ring features a contemporary design with multiple parallel bands, creating a l...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.12 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Openwork Style
Located in Deira, AE
This striking statement ring is expertly crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with 2.12 carats of natural diamonds. The design features an elegant marquise-cut center diamond surrou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.02 Ct. Floral Cluster Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Details:- Item Code :- SER-210800B Gross Wt. :- 6.12 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 5.71 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.02 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size availab...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1.67 Ct. Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Wedding Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Make a dazzling statement with this extraordinary natural diamond cocktail ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Featuring an intricate arrangement of marquise, pear, o...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oscar de la Renta Polished Gold Calla Lily Cocktail Statement Ring
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Flower chic statement ring from Oscar de la Renta. A polished golden calla lily. Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5 Gold plated. Get the matching pin! Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la ...
Gold Plate
$21,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Diamond, Black Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the extraordinary with this strikingly sculptural ring by David Webb, a piece that beautifully marries historical inspiration with modern design.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Three-Row Twisted Rope, Mid Size Statement Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A shrimp style 18 karat yellow gold statement ring comprised of three rows of twisted rope design in a high dome. Tapers in width from 7/8 of an inch at the widest point in front dow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Discover the Amara Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14 K white gold. At its heart lies a premium 0.50 ct natural oval emerald, surrounded by 0.25 ctw of brilliant white diamonds—perfectl...
Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, White Gold
$6,590Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Band Emerald White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.29Carats/48 Pcs Emerald 4.20Carats/22 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.63Carats/24 Pcs
18k Gold
Monumental Scale Vintage Persian Turquoise & Gold Statement Ring For Him or Her
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly colossal 18K yellow gold vintage Persian turquoise statement ring is both simple in design and formidable to behold. The center oval, natural Persian Turquoise cabochon w...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
0.98 Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring looks like three rings fused into one - a marquise diamond solitaire rises at the center while a row of bezel-set round diamonds and a delicate pave band run alongside it,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.58 Carat Sapphire and RBC Diamond LUGANO Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Lugano
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Sapphire and Diamond Custom Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled 8.58 Carat Round Sapphire. Surrounded by Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.75tcw ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Floral Ring 18K Rose Gold Bloom Statement Jewelry for Women
Located in Deira, AE
Celebrate the beauty of nature with this breathtaking flower-inspired diamond ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold. Designed with five gracefully curved petals, each met...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 2.6 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Natural Diamond Ring in 18KT White Gold is a stunning cocktail ring that showcases the timeless beauty of diamonds. With its Art Deco inspired design, featuring a cluster of bagu...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Palm Tree Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a dazzling ode to nature's beauty, this 10K Yellow Gold Palm Tree Statement Ring is a captivating piece that will transport you to sun-kissed beaches & gentle ocean breez...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Rainbow Sapphires Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Dome Cluster Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating piece features a dynamic array of multicolored sapphires, each meticulously set to create a lively mosaic of color. The ring's surface is adorned with a harmonious b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.56 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Statement Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the beauty of blooming flowers, this extraordinary diamond cluster ring is expertly handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with an impressive 6.56 carats of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz and Diamond Accent Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K yellow gold setting wraps around the topaz in a split shank design, epitomizing modern elegance and lavish craftsmanship. A statement piece designed to captivate and charm, i...
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,569Sale Price|20% Off
Statement White Diamond Yellow-White Combination 18k Gold Ring for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Same Ring in White Gold Combination Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,04-G/VS1A Size 21 Weight 14 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 5.82 Carat Ruby Cluster Cocktail Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.82 Carat Ruby Cluster Cocktail Statement Ring This stately vermilion ruby oval solitaire ring is a class apart. The elements in this simply turned complex ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.56 cts 18KT White Gold Two Flower Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A flower cluster diamond ring is a timeless and elegant piece of jewelry that is perfect for any young girl. This 18KT white gold petite ring is especially designed to fit the delica...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$258Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Pear Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Pear Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her. 💎 GEMSTO...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.43 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
By LUCEE DAIMONDS
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with our stunning Multi-Row Ring, a piece that flawlessly blends contemporary design with timeless beauty. This ring is expertly crafted in 18KT wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bar Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace elegance with the Bar Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, crafted from luxurious 14K Gold in your choice of Yellow Gold or White Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$244Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Round Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her. 💎 GEMST...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$370Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Pear & Marquise Blue Sapphire Wide Cluster Statement Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent statement ring features 3.41 carats of natural blue sapphires set in 925 sterling silver. The design showcases an exquisite combination of marquise and pear shaped c...
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$311Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Green Emerald Pear Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Pear Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her. 💎 GEMSTO...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.20 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A striking statement diamond ring featuring 1.20 carats of F/VS1 Round Brilliant diamonds. The diamonds showcase exceptional brilliance and scintillation, creating a captivating disp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.64 Carat Kunzite Diamond Gold Statement Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Kunzite and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled 12.64 Carat Kunzite. Enhanced either side of shank with Diamonds, weighing a...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Three Stone Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite 18K White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, designed to showcase exceptional brilliance and refined craftsmanship. At its center is a cap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $5,460 / item
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18 Karat White Gold Designer Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At its heart lies a radiant multi-row display of diamonds, totaling an impressive 0.55 carats. Adding to the ring's allure is a captivating swirl of diamonds delicately nestled in be...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$912Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 5.73 Carat Amethyst Diamond Ring 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Amethyst Ring with Diamonds featuring natural amethyst of 5.73 carats and diamonds of 0.18 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Amethyst helps to rel...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Oval Emerald & Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster halo ring features a 0.86 carat oval-cut emerald set in 14k yellow gold. The emerald measuring 8 x 6 mm, beautifully secured in a classic prong setting and surrounded by...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Wide Statement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A bold and distinctive wide diamond ring featuring 0.70 carats of F/VS1 Round Brilliant diamonds. The diamonds bring refined brilliance and scintillation to the design, creating an e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Statement Ring With 4.29 ct Fancy Vivid Pink Radiant (Treated Color)
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural diamond (earth-mined), certified by GIA/IGI – color permanently enhanced by the HPHT process; not a laboratory-grown diamond. The diamond in this jewelry piece is a natural ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Statement Ring With 7.01 Ct Fancy Vivid Pink Radiant (Treated Color)
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural diamond (earth-mined), certified by GIA/IGI – color permanently enhanced by the HPHT process; not a laboratory-grown diamond. The diamond in this jewelry piece is a natural ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse mounted Mozambique ruby, having a total approximate weight of 2.00ct*. Fine rubies are...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Square Emerald Diamond Cocktail Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Square Emerald Diamond Cocktail Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Style Yellow Gold Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald & Natural Diamonds 19.91 CT Emerald Square Shape Gemstone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 18K White Gold 2.68Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This sleekly styled modern band ring flashes with rows of bright, seamlessly-set square-cut rubies bordered by seamlessly-set vibrant diamonds. A blazingly beautiful and impressive e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.30tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement-Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite oval emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit a genuine, earth-mined, natural emerald with beautiful color and very-good eye clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.39tcw 18K White Gold Emerald & Triple Diamond Halo Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A luxurious emerald and diamond statement ring. This remarkable masterpiece features a large, fine-quality natural Asscher cut emerald from the origin of Zambia. The gemstone showcas...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Double Flower Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K White Gold. Approx. Diamond Weight 1.00 Carat. Diamond quality: G-H and clarity SI. Approx. weight: 6.00 grams. Ring Size: 6.5. All custom size orders are final sal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold. Production Time: 7-10 days. Item rendered in ring size 6.5, adjustable upon request. Thi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.60tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit a fine quality, earth-mined, natural emerald with beautiful vivid green color and good eye ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Statement Gold Links and Pave Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Polished Open Links Ring and alternating Rectangular Open Links, Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.22tcw. Hand crafted in 14K W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.64 Ct Natural Pear Oval Diamond Halo Statement Ring Set, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring is built around a marquise diamond halo statement ring composition, set with 1.64 carats of natural diamonds. The marquise stones are arranged to create movement and propo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.65ct Oval Fancy Pink (Treated Color) In 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural diamond (earth-mined), certified by GIA/IGI – color permanently enhanced by the HPHT process; not a laboratory-grown diamond. The diamond in this jewelry piece is a natural ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Halo Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Halo Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring showcases a breathtaking emerald center stone, crowned by fancy diamonds in a classic 14K yellow gold setting. The perfect ble...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.92 Ct Natural Round & Pear Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring, 18K White Gol
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring is built around a diamond multi-row statement ring composition, set with 1.92 carats of natural diamonds. The round, marquise stones are arranged to create movement and pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.18 carats 18 Karat White Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exquisite ring showcases a mesmerizing starburst flower cluster, meticulously crafted from dazzling round-cut and baguette diamonds. Set in luxurious 18KT white gold, the intric...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Butterfly 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Statement Pave Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself or the ones you love with a Diamond Butterfly Fashion Ring. Perfect gift idea for Birthday, Holiday, Graduation, Anniversary, etc. Ring Information Gold : 14k, 18K (U...
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Pave Double Finger Knuckle 14K Rose White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Modern. Set with Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds. Accented by Rose Gold Detailing and White Gold. 14K Rose & White Gold 0.82 CTW Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.