18K Gold 1.80tcw Ruby & Diamond Statement Pinky Ring, Blood Red Baguette Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring showcasing timeless beauty. The centerpiece features a captivating baguette-cut ruby, complemented by tapered baguette-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.92 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Statement Ring in Fine 14K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A striking diamond statement ring featuring 0.92 Carats of Round Brilliant diamonds graded F color and VS1 clarity. The diamonds deliver captivating sparkle and a refined brilliance,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzle and drama come together in this stunning Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K gold. This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|60% Off
Emerald Diamond Cocktail Statement Large Unique Luxury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Square Emerald Diamond Cocktail Statement Large Unique Luxury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald & Natural Diamonds 16.05 CT Emerald Gemstone 0.80 CTW Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,575Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement SI/HI Real Diamond Cocktail Wrap Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.61 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $4,784 / item
Statement SI/HI Real Diamond Cocktail Wrap Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.61 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970's Tiger's Eye Quartz 18K Gold Vintage Fluted Statement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering domed tiger's eye quartz carved with fluted twisting motif Opaque brown in color and displaying vibrant orangey chatoyancy Measuring 12.0 x 22.0 mm - set in a rounded and a...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crystal Clear Statement Amethyst Ring in 14k Rose Gold Settings & Halo Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crystal Clear Statement Amethyst Ring with Diamonds is a handcrafted masterpiece set in 14K solid rose gold. Amethyst helps to relieve stress and anxiety in your life. Designed with...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lips Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lips Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is a luxurious blend of vibrant emeralds and diamonds. Crafted from 14K yellow gold, this ring features 1.08CT of diamo...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring w 5.04 TCW Fancy Intense Yellow Natural Diamond
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, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzle and drama come together in this stunning Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K gold. This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzle and drama come together in this stunning Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K gold. This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Solid 18k White Gold 5.09 Carat Multi Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 5.09 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ever...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Diamond and Emerald Floral Statement Ring in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Flower Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring in 18K White gold featuring natural emerald of 1.44 carats and diamonds of 1.55 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.10ct 18K Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Heart Cut Solitaire Gold Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An edgy solitaire heart one of a kind emerald statement ring. This fabulous piece features a natural heart-cut Colombian emerald that showcases a medium vivid green color, with excel...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Green Emerald Cut Emerald 12.59 Ct Statement Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement cocktail ring features one bold emerald-cut natural green emerald weighing approximately 12.59 carats, beautifully set in 18k yellow gold. The emerald measures approxi...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tri-Stone Morganite 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, this Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band radiates regal beauty with its seamless blend of deep blue sapphires and brilliant white d...
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Tanzanite Star Diamond Statement Ring in 18 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Gold ring in 18K which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power . Designed with a Pear Shaped Tanzanite and halo of diamonds on...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Statement Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Ring in 14k Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with pear cut emerald and halo of diamonds tha...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
7.5 Carat Oval Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Solitaire Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oscar Worthy Oval Blue Topaz Solitaire Cocktail Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Impressive Oval Blue Topaz, weighing approx. 7.5 Carats. Ac...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Statement Open Gold Links and Pave Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lock Open Polished Gold Links and Diamond Band Ring. Featuring a link Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.13tcw. Hand crafted in ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold. It features a stunning array of full cut diamonds (0....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.82 ct Cushion Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond in 18k White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
18k white gold cushion shape 3.93 tcw. This beautiful ring is 100% unique and a luxury high-end engagement ring. Ring Specifications: Main stone: 2.82ct cushion cut, fancy yellow co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Full Finger Hand White Brilliant Diamond Knuckle 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This unique piece features a series of interconnected circular shapes, crafted with precision worn on four fingers and the full hand. The accessory showcases a sleek, modern aestheti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.53 carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Flower Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the brilliance of this breathtaking 18KT White Gold ring, where dazzling round-cut and baguette diamonds unite to form a spectacular starburst flower cluster. Boasting a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Statement Ring With 4.10 TCW - Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Main
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A Beautiful 18K White Gold Flower Ring with 7.07 TCW Diamonds This beautiful Ring is 100% Unique and Definitely a LUXURY High-End Engagement Ring. Specifications Main stone: 4.10ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black White Diamonds Pave Set 14K White Gold Statement Cocktail Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Modern. Adorned with Intricate Black and White Diamonds. Crafted with Precision and Care. 14K White Gold 1.50 CTW Natural Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Marquise and Pear-Cut Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a sophisticated statement with the Spectrum Diamond Multi-Row Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold 1.19-Ct Marquise-Cut Diamond Open Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold statement with the Spectrum Marquise-Cut Diamond Open Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $5,408 / item
3.01 Carat SI/H Diamond Statement Wedding Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.01 Carat SI/H Diamond Statement Wedding Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut diamonds row in center with two pear cut rows set on both the sides of the center row mak...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,334Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold 1.19-Ct Marquise-Cut Diamond Open Bypass Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a bold statement with the Spectrum Marquise-Cut Diamond Open Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Statement Ruby Cocktail Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with pear cut ruby in ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold 2-Carat Marquise-Cut Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a sophisticated statement with the Spectrum Diamond Multi-Row Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,150Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold 2-Carat Marquise-Cut Diamond Multi-Row Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a sophisticated statement with the Spectrum Diamond Multi-Row Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Curb Link Ring Sz 7 Yellow Gold Pavé Chain Link Statement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage curb link ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1990s). 50 diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity). A glam interpret...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Agate Cabochon White Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Set with Vertical Cabochon White Agate. Accented by Rows of Sparkling Diamonds G/VS Quality. 18 Karat Rose Gold Band.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
From $4,009Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K Solid White Gold 2.70-Ct Natural Diamond Multi-Stone Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in pure brilliance with the Spectrum Diamond Statement Ring. This magnificent design features a multi-tiered arrangement of round brilliant-cut diamonds and a striking pear-c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Natural Diamond Openwork Statement Ring 1.26 Carat in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
An intricate arrangement of pear-cut diamonds unfolds across the finger in a layered openwork composition defined by movement, depth, and light. The sculptural silhouette creates rem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Link 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Diamond Chain Link 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is an elegant creation in 14K yellow gold, featuring natural diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.40ct. The dome design ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Pear Diamond Open Wrap Ring 1.12 Ct SI Fine Statement Jewelry
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Gracefully designed with a modern open silhouette, this 18K white gold wrap ring features an elegant arrangement of pear-shaped natural diamonds that create a captivating leaf-inspir...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar de la Renta Gold Scarab Faux Pearl Cocktail Ring, Statement Style
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
Oscar de la Renta cocktail ring, featuring a polished gold scarab accented with a single faux pearl. Adjustable sizes 5 to 8.5 Tags, Marks, Hallmarks: Oscar de la Renta, Made in USA
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold 2.46-Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 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...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold 2.46-Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 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...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Silvorra Statement Emerald and Diamond Accent Ring in 925 Silver for Mom's Gift
Located in New York, NY
An elegant emerald and diamond ring featuring a 0.93 carat emerald, set in 925 sterling silver and designed with a refined vintage inspired aesthetic. The ring showcases a single oct...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
10K Yellow Gold 3.0 Cttw Diamond Eight-Row Bypass Crossover Statement Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Multi rows of round, prong-set diamonds in a bypass motif create this exquisitely designed ring of gleaming 10k yellow gold that makes this piece a wardrobe staple for years to come....
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,391Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold 1.94-Ct Marquise-Cut Diamond Leaf Cluster Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace natural elegance with the Spectrum Diamond Leaf Cluster Ring. This artistic creation mimics the delicate beauty of foliage, meticulously crafted with an array of marquise-cut...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18K White Gold Statement Flower
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Statement Ring Tri Split Band Setting 10x Rose Cut Diamonds 64x Round Cut Diamonds Carat 0.75 Clarity I Colour K-N Size P Head 22mm x 18mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,822Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiate timeless elegance with the Spectrum Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. This graceful design centers on a brilliant 0.79-carat oval-cut natural ruby, admired for its passionate crims...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Pear & Marquise Diamond Three-Row Band 2.00 Ct 18K White Gold Statement Ring
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear and marquise-cut diamonds set across three staggered rows generate a continuous, multi-directional light performance that covers the full width of the finger. The alternating or...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo 14K White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring showcases a modern design with three prominent round clusters of sparkling diamonds(1.0 CtW). The clusters are elegantly framed by sleek, curved 14K White Gold ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.14 Carat Oval Deep Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.14 Carat Oval Deep Blue Sapphire & 0.32 CTTW Round Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Ring, Size 6.75. Set with a thin shank and darker tone sapphire center stone. Details: Item Ty...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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
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
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
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
Vintage 1960's 18k Yellow Gold Blue and Green Enamel Dome Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This showstopping cocktail ring is a vibrant and sculptural piece from the 1960s. Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, it features a boldly domed design at the center. The dome is c...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$24,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold 7.11-Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exuding regal elegance, this Spectrum statement ring centers on a breathtaking 7.11-carat natural blue sapphire, celebrated for its deep, saturated, and velvety blue hue. The centerp...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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
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.