Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914
Located in London, GB
With hallmarks dating to 1914, this mourning ring features a unique chalcedony central stone. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the band features a checkerboard motif created with bla...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartme...
Gold, Enamel
Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an old cut Diamond in a border of black enamel, the engraved shoulders decorated with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.02 carat surrounded by four seed pearls set in a forget-me-not design. Handcrafted...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
c1864 9K Gold, Black Enamel & Garnet Victorian Memento Mori Mourning Ring, FW.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Mourning Jewellery has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, nowadays these pieces are exceptionally rare, unrivalled in value & highly collectable T...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Carved Bog Oak 9ct Gold Mourning Ring Portrait Sculpture Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautifully preserved example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this rare bog oak ring dates from the mid-to-late 19th century (c.1850s–1890s). Bog oak – fossilised ancient wood pre...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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White Enamel Mourning Ring, circa 1768
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This white Enamel Mourning Ring records the death of a 17 day old baby .The circular bezel contains a image of an urn made from snippets of the hair of the baby. The band of the ring...
15k Gold
Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device.
Located in London, GB
Early Eighteenth-Century Gold Mourning Ring with Monogram and Vanitas Device England, dated 1725. Measurements Ring size: O UK / 7.25 US / 55 EU. Bezel (including setting): 0.83 × ...
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Signet Mourning Ring O 7.25 585 Purity Domed
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 14CT GOLD UNUSUAL OX BONE TWIST SIGNET BAND RING DETAILS Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold and ox bone Style: Victorian mourning style but would ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Banded Agate Mourning Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central banded agate that has been cut in a shield shape and each shoulder features beautifully p...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian English 15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English15K Yellow Gold Enamel Hair Signet Mourning Ring. This incredible mourning ring is in exceptionally great condition and is fully hallmarked.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Black Onyx 14k White Gold Victorian Mourning Pinky Signet Ring
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Lovely antique Victorian-era mourning ring in 14k white gold, circa the late 1800s. The face of the ring is a rectangular black onyx with angled corners set with ornate prongs. The o...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Riker Brother Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Mourning Cross Unisex Signet Ring
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an octagonal shaped signet face centering a cross form appliqué Bead set with 1.0 mm iridescent cream seed pearls throughout Depicted with staff and atop opaque glossy blac...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual mourning ring is not only unique, but in really lovely condition for its age. The elongated octagonal fronted ring has a frame of 9 karat yellow gold which encloses a fi...
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Georgian Garnet Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Garnet Mourning Ring: This antique mourning ring dates to the Georgian era and features a large garnet cabochon set in 18k gold. The band is adorned with white and black enam...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Hair & Enamel "Sacred to Affection" Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A truly sentimental memento mori authentic antique Victorian mourning ring with the words "Sacred to Affection" encircling a lock of hair encased in glass. This ancient heirloom is f...
10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.13 carat diamond and black enamel, 18 karat yellow gold mourning ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An ancient relic of Memento Mori jewelry celebrating the romance of the Georgian era, this sentimental heirloom features a miniature portrait of a reclining woman encased in glass an...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres on a piece of likely Essex crystal which sits atop of the letters 'WF' cut from gold...
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rounded rectangular polished onyx Accented with an applied rose gold "E" set with old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total, G to J color and VS to S...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel and hand painted dedication. This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly on...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late George Gem-Set Mourning Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring size 5 1/2. Total weight 4.1gms.
Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Diamond and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 - 1890 14k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring, the top measuring 5/8 X 1/2 inch, Black Enamel with a cross set with old mixed cut Diamonds. Nice solid construction and weighing 8....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Mourning Ring with Diamond Lantern to Light the Darkness
Located in Northampton, MA
Queen Victoria was famously in love with her husband, Prince Albert. When he died, she entered a period of mourning that lasted for the next forty years, wearing black dresses and bl...
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Spinner Pearl Hairwork Mourning Ring, James Platt Esq
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising one pearl, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with panels of plaited hairwork. This curious mourning ring is unlike any othe...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Agate and Braided Hair 9 Carat Gold Mourning Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare Victorian period mourning ring. 9 carat rose gold shank with a fine hand engraved pattern throughout the full shank. 7.5mm x 9mm banded agate to centre with four panels of ...
Agate, 9k Gold
1860 Victorian 18ct Gold Enamel Pearl & Hair Mourning Signet Ring with Engraving
Located in St Helens, GB
A true mid Victorian period mourning ring. SIZE ; P UK, 7 3/4 US Solid 18 carat yellow gold band with black enamelling to front and shoulders. Three seed pearls to the shoulders and ...
Yellow Gold
Georgian 12 Carat Gold Pearl Blue White Enamel Panel Mourning Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine Georgian period ring. Circa 1790. Designed with a rectangular head of low profile. Set with a pearl to the centre of a blue enamel surround and white enamel border. Pierc...
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Mourning Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
This lovely Victorian mourning ring dates from London 1846 and is set with a black enamel shield on the front with an Old Mine cut diamond in the centre. The shoulders are scrolled ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Flower Mourning 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This pretty antique ring has been crafted in the Early Victorian era. Featuring a small circle panel with platted hair surrounded in a flower 15ct yellow gold setting and band, it si...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1834 William IV 18 Carat Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A true William IV period mourning ring. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example, English made. Designed with a braided hair section to the centre with full seed pearl border surround a...
18k Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Onyx and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period cluster ring. SIZE ; O 1/2 UK, 7 1/2 US Solid 18 carat yellow gold example. Set with a single onyx to the centre, 7.5mm x 10.5mm with three bezel set seed pearls ...
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1797 Georgian 18 Carat Rose Gold Black and White Enamel Mourning Panel Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian period mourning cluster ring. 18 carat rose gold example. A large circular head. Attractive lilac purple colour to centre. Surrounded by two rows of white and black enamel...
Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Malachite and Enamel Mourning Signet Ring 1815
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian era mourning ring. 18 carat yellow gold example. Set with a malachite to the centre with black enamelling surrounding and throughout the eternity. Engraved to the reverse ...
Malachite, Gold, Enamel
Unusual Victorian Chalcedony and Black Enamel Locket Mourning Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb mourning signet ring, chalcedony seal set with a monogram of the letters CSN, the hinged top opens to reveal a locket compartment with a small oval portrait photograph.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in CA, CA
Late Georgian enamel gold and enamel mourning ring In the late 18th century mourning rings featuring neoclassical sepia miniatures like this became extremely popular. These tiny pain...
18k Gold
1890 Victorian 18 Carat Gold Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Locket Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Victorian period mourning ring. 18 carat gold example. Designed with an oval head with flower design in gold set with seed pearls and black enamel surrounding. Further enamel is to...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,170Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Art Deco Sardonyx Ring, Circa 1940s, Size 9.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Evoking the elegance of a bygone era, this 10 karat gold Art Deco sardonyx ring dates to the 1940s and showcases timeless geometric styling. At its center sits a rectangular sardonyx...
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Neo Renaissance Gold And Sapphire Ring, Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Finger Size: 7 Weight: 13,70 gr The ring, dated to the late 19th century, is characterised by a sumptuous 22-karat yellow gold setting i...
Sapphire, Gold
Dramatic Large and Impressive Circa 1930 Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a remarkable black onyx diamond ring from the 1930s, crafted from 14kt yellow gold. The ring boasts an impressive size of 1 1/2" length x 1" at its widest part. It features a...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 12k Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls, Circa 1835
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive enamel and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Fine Pearls Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Badge Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This authentic 19th-century ring features a crest-like motif adorned with 6 pearly white oriental half-pearls and a small rose-cut diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony White Diamond 18k Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A cabochon cut blue chalcedony is featured in this classic archaic style ring. The chalcedony measures 10 x 10 millimeters and is well cut and polished to a glassy finish. The gem ...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 2.00 carats, decorated throughout with eighteen ro...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Victorian English Mourning Enamel & Hair Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed English Vintage Victorian Mourning Enamel and Hair Gold Ring. Ring size 6, we offer ring re-sizing. Hand crafted in 17K Yellow Gold. Measuring appro...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel 10k Rose Gold Signet Pinky 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond & pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. 21 small pearls are set into the mount. One small 0.02 carat old rose ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver cutdown settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.10 carats, decorating an intri...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Navette Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Navette shape is distinctive, sometimes referred as marquise shape. its proportions are pleasing to the eye and elongate the finger, Centered vertically within the Navette profile a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This superb antique Victorian ring is embossed with a fine shield motif at its front, and around the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculate sections of black...
10k Gold
1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of fancy cabochon cut. The color is medium Blue, with tiny inclusions inside visible...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A dramatic antique ring dating (circa 1900), centered with a richly saturated pear-shaped almandine garnet carbuncle, accented by two old European cut diamonds set in 14 karat gold. ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Gemstone Giardinetti Flower Basket Conversion Necklace
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This remarkable giardinetti or “little garden” pendant (circa 1820–1850) exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Georgian to early Victorian era. The jewel depicts an urn over...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Ring size: 8 Dimension: 28 x 22 mm Weight: 15,7 gr The ring, made in Italy and dating back to the 1970s, consists of an 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an exce...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,144Sale Price|60% Off
'Luscious Lilac', a 2.93 Carat, Three-Stone Pinkish Purple Spinel Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark's: Luscious Lilac. This exquisite 950 Platinum Ring showcases a mesmerizing 'Lilac' purple Spinel, radiating a soft, enchanting hue. Flanking this central gem are t...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Art Deco Watch Ring
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Watch Ring with a pink crystal. Set in sterling silver with pastes detailing with faceted pink crystal. Made by Lotos, Swiss made. Watch runs when wound, 1920's USA...
Sterling Silver
Vivienne Westwood Gold Metallic Lace Corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...
18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with a gorgeous, rectangular, natural aquamarine. Mounted in gorgeous, rose gold...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Roman Ring with Nicolo Intaglio of Minerva 1st Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st – 2nd century A.D. Top size: 14,5 mm Ring size: 7 Weight: 5,2 gr The intaglio, dated to the Roman era of the 1st century AD, features an engraved depiction of Minerv...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ladybug Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Italy Circa 1980s A charming ladybird brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy 18ct, dating to circa 1980. The domed shell is ado...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
An 18k gold and Citrine Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold swivel ring set with a cabochon-cut citrine, signed: Bulgari, master mark: *150 ROMA, 750. weight: 8.26 g ring size: 17 mm / 6.5 US / 53
Citrine, 18k Gold
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D. Top size: 17 mm x 15 mm Size:8 1/4 Weight: 16.67 gr The Roman carving, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Gold and Garnet Snake Ring circa 1st century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Roman ring, dated around the 1st-3rd century, with a garnet cabochon in the center. A fine filigree motif adorns the frame of the sash and two snakes at the top complete it, which ...
Garnet, Gold
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.
Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.
Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.
These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously.
In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.
And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.
Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.