Mings Double Jade Ball and Pearl Leaf Design Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 30 mm x 20 mm Condition: Pr...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10kt Yellow Gold Double Pearl Ring, Size 6.5, Circa 1980
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
10 KT Double Pearl Ring Vintage This beautiful ring has two round pearls set in 10 kt. gold. Would make a beautiful right hand ring or engagement ring. The front measures 10.1 mm an...
10k Gold
14K White Gold Round Pearl and 1/3 Cttw Diamond Openwork Flower Blossom Ring
Located in New York, NY
The timeless style of this stunning 14k white gold ring will always be in season. In a floral motif, this ring features an elegant 11mm round pearl at its center. The precious metal ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.86ct Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 0.86ct Natural Conch Pearl Accent Stone: 6 Round Diamonds with approx. 0.18cttw Accent Stone: 4 Marquise Diamonds with approx. 0.24cttw Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Bubble Freshwater Pearls 14K (or18kuponrequest) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gold Bubble Freshwater Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is a masterpiece of elegance, combining the radiant beauty of natural diamonds with the soft luster of pearls. Crafte...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Real 3.86 Carat Pearl 3.90 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.86 carats Pearl and 3.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt Gold Marbe Pearl, Diamonds & Heart Shaped Sapphires Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
BEAUTIFUL RING WITH LARGE MARBE PEARL, HEART SHAPED SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 12.6 grams / 0,445 oz / 8.1 dwt SIZE: EU 58 / US 8.5 DIAMOND: 13 bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Designer Slice Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond and Pearls Set in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Slice Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond and Pearls set in Gold and silver is stunning and can be worn for any ocassion. 18kt gold:1.44gms Diamond:0.86cts Silver:4.38gms Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black 11.6-11.9 mm pearl at the ends of a ring adorned with 4.32 cts tw of round diamonds. Diana M. is a leading supp...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mings Green Pear Shaped Jade and Pearl Leaf Design Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 21 mm x 21 mm Condition: Pre...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M.18 kt yellow gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a 13.5 mm yellow pear
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a 13.5 mm yellow pearl surrounded by 3.05 cts tw of round diamonds in a sun-like design. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-qual...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 16--0,3ct- VS1 A Ruby 16 - Round-0.45ct T (4) / 3C Emerald 18 - Round-0.45ct 3 / (5) Z1C Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 18 K Gold It is our honour to create fine jewelry, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
12 mm White South Sea Pearl & 1.80 CTW Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Elevate your collection with this magnificent 12 mm South Sea pearl and diamond statement ring, an epitome of mid-century-inspired glamour and high-end craftsmanship.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ippolita Rock Candy Mother of Pearl/ Multi Stones Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold sz 7
By Ippolita
Located in beverly hills, CA
Such a fun and bold statement piece, Rock Candy dome ring features multi gemstones - mother of pearl, smokey quartz, and onyx. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, marked Ippolita...
Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl and Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Sophisticated enough for evening glamour yet versatile enough for luxury fashion styling, this mother of pearl and natural diamond ring embodies modern femininity, couture craftsmans...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Midnight Mother Of Pearl Clover Natural Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold midnight mother of pearl clover design diamond ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly blends elegance with a touch of whimsy. Crafted from high-quality...
18k Gold
Round White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: 7 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-I Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Double Cabochon Pear Shaped Jade and Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Pearl and Jade Jade Measurements: ~12.6 mm x 10 mm x 6 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.2 Grams Ring Height: 1.2" tall R...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamonds 18 kt Gold Crown
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold with a large pearl surrounded by a diamonds crown. pearl (2.70 gr) diamonds (0.79 kt) tot. weight 13.60 gr RF G IROH RK.AIFA108 For any enquires...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Mother of Pearl Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 7.93 carats mother of pearl, .80 carats emerald & .38 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available ma...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$14,240Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl (14mm) and Diamond Ring, Wearable as Pendant, Japan PEPCA Cert.
Located in Irvine, CA
💎 Luxurious Details: ✔ Certified 14mm South Sea pearl with Japanese PEPCA certificate ✔ Surrounded by marquise-cut diamonds for brilliant sparkle ✔ 18k white gold setting ✔ Conver...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Rose Gold Diamond Trio Ring Set with Lapis, Pearl, and Coral
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Three matching ring that gives you lots of styling options. One, two or all three at once. 1. Diamond ring in 18 kt rose gold, adorned with three rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, to...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
80s Portuguese Ring Diamond Fluted Mother of Pearl 19k Yellow Gold Jewelry 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & fluted mother of pearl ring crafted in 19k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Crafted in Portuguese 19k yellow gold, the ring features shimmering diamonds to the ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
From $1,622 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a beautifully sculpted flower motif—each petal outlined in warm gold and inlaid with mothe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
From $2,028 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a beautifully sculpted flower motif—each petal outlined in warm gold and inlaid with mothe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
18KT Rose Gold, 14.35Ct. Amethyst & 8.07Ct Mother of Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Sofragem
Located in New York, NY
The 14.35 carat faceted cabochon amethyst is backed by an 8.07 carat natural mother of pearl, giving the amethyst its unusual yet stunning luster. The amethyst is set in 18 karat ros...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl and 0.41 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring showcases an exquisite golden South Sea pearl nestled within a tiered halo of 0.41 carats of brilliant white diamonds.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktailring with Southsea pearl and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.80ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a South Sea pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.80 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) Detailed description: The top of the ring measur...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Kabana Onyx & Mother of Pearl Diamond Wavy Wedding Band
By Kabana
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Kabana does something no one else does quite as well: takes the graphic contrast of black onyx and creamy mother of pearl and turns it into wearable sculpture. This wide, wavy 14 kar...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mother of Pearl SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Soft iridescence meets the lively brilliance of natural diamonds in this sculptural bypass ring. Pear-shaped mother of pearl elements create visual harmony, while the surrounding dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Knife Edge Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 10.5mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Knife Edge Diamond ring, with 2 diamonds of very fine quality weighing .32pts. This ring is a size 5 but we will size to fi...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$353Sale Price / item|40% Off
Ring with round amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring with round amethysts. Metal stamp: 925 silver Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gemstones: 3 amethysts, color - purple, round cut, weight - approx 0.28 ct in total. ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Asch Grossbardt 18 KT Yellow Gold, 1.00 CT Diamond and Mother of Pearl Dome Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Asch Grossbardt ring in 18 karat yellow gold. The stunning dome shaped ring is set with geometric shapes of mother of pearl. The mother of pearl are soft shades of yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-century, 18 karat Tahitian 12 mm pearl with 1.50 carat diamonds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A captivating mid-century inspired statement ring centering a magnificent, high-luster black Tahitian 12 mm pearl. The dark pearl showcases rich, deep overtones and sits perfectly ba...
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold, Genuine Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire ring in 14k gold. Genuine sapphire gold ring Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Ring has a free size and can be worn with finger size from 17.2 - 18.5...
Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ksenia Podnebesnaya Tahitian Pearl Malaya Garnet Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Rin
Located in Bangkok, TH
From the “Spheres” collection by Ksenia Podnebesnaya, this ring explores the dialogue between perfect curves and precise structure. At its center rests a remarkable 14 mm Tahitian p...
Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$353Sale Price / item|40% Off
Ring with round citrines
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver ring with round citrines. Metal stamp: 925 silver Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gemstones: 3 citrines, color - yellow, round cut, weight - approx 0.28 ct in total. Cl...
Citrine, Pearl, Silver
Tortoise White Shell 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoise White Shell 18K Rose Gold Ring 28 Diamonds 0.30CT 2 Rubies 0.03CT 7 White Pearls 2.45CT 18 K Rose Gold 5.42GM The pearl meaning is centered around purity, balance, and inn...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval tanzanite 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tanzanite 14 karat gold ring. Tanzanite, pearls and diamonds gold ring. Genuine tanzanite gold ring. Floral ring with oval tanzanite, diamonds and pearls. Weight: 2.2 g. - depends...
Tanzanite, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K White Gold Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Black Enamel, Pearl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cocktail ring was developed for the rebellious twenties flapper. Deliberately bold and eye-catching, it was designed to attract attention to the drink in her hand during prohibit...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, E...
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold bird on branch ring with natural sapphires and carved mother of pearl flowers. September birthstone. Metal: 14k solid gold (gold color you can choose) Weight: 2.2 g...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
$1,898Sale Price|22% Off
Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Diamond Setting
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 12mm Grey "South Sea Tahitian" in Modern Diamond ring, with 12 graduating diamonds of very fine quality weighing .18pts. This ring is a size 6 but we will size to fit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Pearl Halo 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Statement Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless elegance meets modern luxury in these stunning pearl halo statement earrings, crafted in solid 14K white gold. At the center of each earring sits a luminous, high-quality fr...
14k Gold, White Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round amethysts. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Purple gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gem...
Pearl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gemstone...
Pearl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round topazes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round topazes. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Blue gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Gemston...
Topaz, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Yoko London South Sea, Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
The rich colour of Emeralds is combined with an Australian South Sea pearl and diamonds in this Yoko London ring. A unique design that is somewhat reminiscent of leaves is the perfec...
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond,...
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size Gemstones...
Pearl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round sapphires. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Blue gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size Gemsto...
Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round citrines
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round citrines. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Yellow gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gems...
Pearl, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bird on branch 14k gold ring with garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 g depends from size. Gemstone...
Pearl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Black Mabe Peal Ring Tear Shaped in Gold and Sterling Silver
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning large black mabe pearl ring is naturally formed in a tear drop fashion from the black lipped oyster. With a slight gradient from the tip to the base this pearl glows in...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.60 Grams Ring Height: 11.5 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamond Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold White Shell & Fancy Diamond Tortoise Ring 44 Fancy Diamonds 0.14 CT 4 Rubies 0.02 CT 14 White Pearls 0.65 CT 18 K Rose Gold 4.33 GM The pearl meaning is centered ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Brilliant Ring Platinum 1 ct W VS perfect Brilliance great V Design
Located in Viena, Viena
.this great platinum ring is very noble worked, in V-shape set 10 full cut diamonds total approx. 1 ct, W ( white) / VS-SI (very small-small inclusions), approx. 4 grams heavy, Rw 55...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING- Coral, Saphire and Diamonds in 14kt Rose Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
The heart of this dramatic design is an oval natural coral cabochon measuring an imposing 19.5 x 14.00 mm. The coral displays a highly coveted, uniform salmon-orange hue with a glass...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Statement Band Ring, 1.20 CTW
Located in Wailea, HI
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Statement Band Ring, 1.20 CTW A striking fusion of classic luxury and dynamic design, this wide diamond band ring features a rich tapestry of brilliant s...
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Huge Vintage Blue Enamel Cocktail Ring Sz 7.5 14k Yellow Gold Fleur de Lis
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage enamel cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Small 2mm seed pearl adorns the mount. Large in scale the ring makes a wonderful statement on the hand! Orn...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds, by Carl Bucherer
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Berlin, DE
Original 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds, by BUCHERER Diamonds, very good quality, total weight 0.81 ct. (Wesselton, VSI 1) Akoya pearls diameter 9mm (0.35 inch) each. US r...
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.
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The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.