$394Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ribbed Pave Round Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The fluid, wrap-around silhouette and contrasting white-and-yellow tone details make it a bold modern statement piece, perfect for everyday wear or stacking. Style Name : Contempora...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$633Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Open Heart Pave Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sweet, modern interpretation of a classic love motif, making it an ideal romantic gift, anniversary band, or everyday statement ring. Style Name : Romantic Ring type : Fashion rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$513Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 37 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
A versatile piece of fine jewelry that adds subtle glamour to everyday looks and special occasions. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cocktail ring. Material : 14KT White Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$513Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 37 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
A versatile piece of fine jewelry that adds subtle glamour to everyday looks and special occasions. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cocktail ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$485Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined, graceful design blending rich color with sparkling detail, perfect as an anniversary gift or birthstone statement ring. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Fashion Ring...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$412Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Curved Leaf Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A versatile luxury accent for special occasions and elevated everyday styling. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.42 Gram R...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Bella Knot – 1.24ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Key Details Ring Name: The Bella Knot Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Weight: 1.24 cts Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Total Diamond Weight: 1.586 cts Diamond Type: Mixed-Cu...
Diamond, Emerald
$559Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Diamond Halo Cluster Ring (Contemporary)
Located in Antwerp, BE
A versatile fine jewelry piece for celebrations, evening wear and thoughtful gifting. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cluster ring. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$605Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Seven Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant choice for stacking, occasion dressing or adding a touch of sparkle to everyday fine jewelry. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cluster ring. Material : 14KT White G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$605Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Seven Stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant choice for stacking, occasion dressing or adding a touch of sparkle to everyday fine jewelry. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cluster ring. Material : 14KT Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$366Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Diamond 0.05 Cts Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : solitaire ring. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.38 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 1 N...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$366Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 14KT Yellow Gold 0.05ct Round Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : solitaire ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.38 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 1 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$449Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Star Ring with 15 Natural Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Modern Ring type : fashion ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.5 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 15 Natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$550Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond 0.22Cts Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant as wedding jewelry or a sophisticated everyday band, it also pairs beautifully with other rings. Style Name : Modern Ring type : wedding ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$485Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Geometric Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Modern Ring type : band ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.46 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 4 Natural Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$485Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Geometric Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Modern Ring type : band ring. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.46 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 4 Natural Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$477Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Cushion with Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made for those who prefer sophisticated jewelry that can move easily between day and evening. Style Name : Modern Ring type : Cluster ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Ring Size : E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$476Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Eternity-Style Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A natural choice for a meaningful milestone, from an anniversary to a personal celebration. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Band ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$338Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Round Cut Star Accent Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ideal as an anniversary gift or an elegant finishing touch for a special evening. Style Name : Modern Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.11 Grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$614Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Diamond Square Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant enough for wedding jewelry and refined enough for future everyday wear, it makes a sophisticated choice for a meaningful occasion. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : enga...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$614Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Square Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant enough for wedding jewelry and refined enough for future everyday wear, it makes a sophisticated choice for a meaningful occasion. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : enga...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,377 / item
14k gold ring with 5 river pearls
By Lera Treyger
Located in Antwerpen, BE
N 18, named Anna, is a sculptural ring inspired by the ethereal grace of Anna Pavlova and the rich visual language of the Russian Seasons ballets.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Papillon Large Black Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14k Gold
By Julia Post Jewelry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Details * Style Name: Papillon * Butterfly Statement Ring * Pavé Black Diamonds * White Diamond Accents * Solid 14k Gold * Oversized Statement Silhouette * Nature-Inspired Fine Jewelry
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Cluster Split-Shank Gold Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The split-shank band adds a refined, modern silhouette, making it a sophisticated piece for both everyday wear and special occasions. 14KT Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Cluster Spli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.77ct Ruby heart engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
The ring is certified and bears the brand name of Ruby Heart Ring.
Ruby, Platinum
$1,891 / item
Solid Gold Alis Volat Motivational Ring
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Dartmouth, England
A celebration or a new start in life. Posy rings derive their name from the word “posy” or “poesy” – a derivative of poetry meaning short rhyme.
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A graceful statement piece suitable as a cluster engagement ring, promise ring, or sophisticated fashion ring. 14KT Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Halo Cluster Ring Style Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Clover Round Diamond 0.10 Cts Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Combining iconic geometric style with radiant brilliance, it is a versatile piece perfect for everyday elegance or stackable wear. 14KT Yellow Gold Clover Diamond Band Ring Style Na...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this modern bypass ring features an asymmetric open-wrap design. One band is set with crisp baguette-cut diamonds, while the opposing band feature...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Square Shape Round Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perfect as a chic stackable piece, fashion ring, or subtle promise ring. 14KT Yellow Gold Square Diamond Pave Cluster Ring Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Cluster ring Materia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Sunburst Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Radiating diamond-accented loops and smooth polished yellow gold spokes frame the center stone, set upon a slender gold band for a regal, vintage-inspired look. 14K Yellow Gold Oval...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Square Cushion Diamond Double Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Heavily paved with round brilliant-cut stones. A modern statement ring ideal as a cluster engagement ring, anniversary ring, or elegant fashion piece. 14KT Yellow Gold Square Cushio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Star Round Diamond 0.09 Cts Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming yet sophisticated, its delicate design adds a subtle touch of sparkle, making it perfect for stacking or standalone daily wear. 14KT Yellow Gold Star Diamond Band Ring Styl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond 0.12 Cts Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a slender, highly polished band, its charming and minimalist design makes it an ideal piece for daily wear, stacking, or a thoughtful gift of love. 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond 0.09 Cts Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed with a sleek, polished band stamped with a 585 hallmark, it offers a timeless, sparkling look perfect for everyday luxury or special occasions 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Clus...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold 0.13 Cts Floral Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A thin, delicate beaded (per lee) white gold band that adds a textured, modern touch. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Multi-Row Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Additional diamond accents extend onto the shoulders, creating a luxurious and textured statement piece perfect for everyday elegance or special occasions 14KT Yellow Gold Multi-Row...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Oval Shape Round Diamond Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a slim band with delicate beaded accents at the shoulders, it offers a sophisticated, modern design ideal for any occasion. 14KT Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Swirl Cluster Ring S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond 0.08 Cts Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The contrast between the two-tone gold accents and the brilliant diamond center gives this piece a timeless, sophisticated appeal, perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.42 Cts Round Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The intricate design adds a romantic and elegant touch, making it ideal for everyday wear or special occasions. Style Name : Romantic Ring type : Cluster Ring Material : 14KT Yello...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Cluster 0.31 Cts Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The simple, elegant design is perfect for everyday wear or a refined minimalist look. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Fashion Ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.66...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Geometric 0.12 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful for occasion dressing, yet restrained enough to become part of an everyday rotation. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$412Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond-Kite Ring 12 Natural Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
The sharp, modern lines and subtle sparkle make it ideal for minimalist everyday wear or layered with other bands. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14K...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$550Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Modern Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 0.22ct
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant as wedding jewelry or a sophisticated everyday band, it also pairs beautifully with other rings. Style Name : Modern Ring type : wedding ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 14K White Gold Crossover Diamond Band Ring, 0.35 Carats
Located in Antwerp, BE
A natural choice for a meaningful milestone, from an anniversary to a personal celebration. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Band ring Material : 14KT White Gold Ring Size : EU-5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric 0.11 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Art Deco Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.82 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 15 Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
A versatile fine jewelry piece for celebrations, evening wear and thoughtful gifting. Style Name : Contemporary Ring type : cluster ring. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 2.50Cts Natural Diamond Pear-Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Natural Diamonds with G-H Color and SI Clarity make this luxury jewelry piece a timeless choice for an anniversary, wedding, engagement-inspired styling, stacking or a mean...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$449Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Star Motif Ring with 15 Natural Diamonds.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Modern Ring type : fashion ring. Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.5 g Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 15 Natural D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Band Ring, Size 60, Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
For its first seventy-three years, this design didn't have a name. Cartier called it the three-band, three-gold ring, and only named it Trinity in 1997.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 14K Yellow Gold Crossover Diamond Band Ring, 0.35 Carats
Located in Antwerp, BE
A natural choice for a meaningful milestone, from an anniversary to a personal celebration. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Band ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Ring Size : EU-...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric 0.12 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful for occasion dressing, yet restrained enough to become part of an everyday rotation. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$577Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Twisted Round Diamond 0.32 Cts Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
An appealing option for modern jewelry lovers who appreciate delicate luxury with character. Style Name : Modernist Ring type : Band ring Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diagonal Bypass Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Enhanced by diamond-accented shoulders, it offers a modern, geometric look with eye-catching brilliance. 14KT Yellow Gold Diagonal Bypass Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent Band Style...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Cross-Motif Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent Band
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flanked by twinkling diamond accents along the band, it delivers a brilliant, meaningful aesthetic with a modern touch. 14KT Yellow Gold Cross-Motif Diamond Cluster Ring with Accent...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ribbed Pave 0.21 Cts Round Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The fluid, wrap-around silhouette and contrasting white-and-white tone details make it a bold modern statement piece, perfect for everyday wear or stacking. Style Name : Contemporar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,479Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold 2.10Cts Natural Diamond Seven-Stone Round Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Natural Diamonds with G-H Color and SI Clarity make this luxury jewelry piece a timeless choice for an anniversary, wedding, engagement-inspired styling, stacking or a mean...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,478Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold 2.10Cts Natural Diamond Seven-Stone Round Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Natural Diamonds with G-H Color and SI Clarity make this luxury jewelry piece a timeless choice for an anniversary, wedding, engagement-inspired styling, stacking or a mean...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold 2.11Cts Natural Diamond Pear-Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Natural Diamonds with G-H Color and SI Clarity make this luxury jewelry piece a timeless choice for an anniversary, wedding, engagement-inspired styling, stacking or a mean...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 2.11Cts Natural Diamond Pear-Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Natural Diamonds with G-H Color and SI Clarity make this luxury jewelry piece a timeless choice for an anniversary, wedding, engagement-inspired styling, stacking or a mean...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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