Luscious Chocolate Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful ring featuring a 10mm Chinese freshwater Chocolate Pearl held in center by a 14K pin; enhanced with diamonds, approx. .10tctw; satin finish Sterling Silver Tarnish-resista...
Diamond, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Mabè Pearl & Diamond Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Kabra 14K Gold Mabè Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Ring features a Mabè Pearl approx. 16 mm in diameter. Mabè pearls are cultured against the shell of an oyster, producing ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Prong Set White Akoya Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: 9.0 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Ring Size: 7.25 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE...
Pearl, Platinum
Italian Modern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a white pearl of 11mm. Modern classic piece, crafted in Italy in solid yellow gold of 18 karat and finished with high polish.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Tiffany & Co. pearl and diamond ring crafted in platinum. The design features a luminous 12 mm pearl set at the center, surrounded by a delicate halo of brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Pearl And Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Pearl And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 round brilliant cut diamond. WEIGHT: .02 Ct. Approx. Rated SI in clarity and H-I in color. One 7.00 mm cultured pearl is ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, this vintage Mikimoto pearl ring embodies classic luxury with understated modern refinement, making it a versatile and enduring addition to any fine jewelry col...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$441Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Your portrait Painted Cameo Jewelry - Miniature portrait with woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with woman port...
Pearl, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the timeless elegance of this magnificent Tiffany & Co. pearl ring, expertly crafted in 14k yellow gold. This exquisite piece showcases the superior design and meticulou...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$756Sale Price / item|60% Off
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - pearl, button shape, white color, 4.5 mm, cultivated, freshw...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern White and Tahiti Pearl Diamond Garnet Emerald Designer 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K Diamond 16-Round 57-0,3-3/7A Garnet 16-Round-1,1 Т(4)/3C Emerald 18-Round-0,45 3/(5)З₁C Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 Weight 18,96 gram Size 17 With a heritag...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Pearl Diameter: 9.2 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamond ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$765Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pear moissanite and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Moissanite engagement ring. Pear moissanite ring. Moissanite vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with colorless moissanite. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr- ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Autore Pearl & Diamond Ring Circa 1990s
By Autore
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
An Autore designer ring featuring a golden South Sea pearl with pave' set champagne coloured diamonds on a off-set rounded rose gold band. Stamped with 750 hallmark and the Autore ma...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear amethyst and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst engagement ring. Pear amethyst ring. Amethyst vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with amethyst. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size....
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring. Pear ruby ring. Ruby vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with ruby. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Central gemsto...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear emerald and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald engagement ring. Pear emerald ring. Emerald vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with emerald. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Ce...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear sapphire and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire engagement ring. Pear sapphire ring. Sapphire vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with sapphire. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size....
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear topaz and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Topaz engagement ring. Pear topaz ring. Topaz vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with topaz. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Central ge...
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
$885Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear citrine and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine engagement ring. Pear citrine ring. Citrine vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with citrine. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Ce...
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,417 / 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. Its form echoes the flowing movemen...
Pearl, 14k Gold
$4,095 / item
Moi Ira Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.95g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.51ct Gemstones : Cultured Pearl Symbolic of dreamy romance, this handcrafted Ira Ring is worked in gold and ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Spinning Tension Set Fresh Water Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Tension Set Pearl Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The pearl is 8.3mm Fresh Water Cultured The ring is a size 6.5, NOT SIZABLE. The ring weighs 13.1 grams.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Assael 18k White Gold Pearl Bubble Cocktail Ring
By Assael
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Assael "Bubble" pearl cocktail ring, featuring two larger South Sea cultured pearls and six Japanese Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Handmade in an 18k white gold setting. South p...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Pearl And Diamond 0.92ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Round diamond • 0.55ct Green Tourmaline • Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$441Sale Price / item|44% Off
Custom Portrait Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring, Personalized signet Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Your portrait Painted Cameo Jewelry - Miniature portrait with woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with woman port...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,075Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Mabe Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold 12.4mm Statement Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking and elegant vintage 1980s Old Money Mabe pearl and diamond statement ring, masterfully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing bold proportions and luxurious mid-late...
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gol...
14K Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Gold band cabochon set pear form Amethyst Ring, Size 5.. Stone is approximately 15mm x 10mm, above a band of seed pearls. Marked 14k. Approximately 6 grams TW.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,432Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold Openwork Cocktail Ring with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully crafted Tiffany & Co. pearl ring showcasing the House’s renowned elegance and timeless design. Fashioned in rich 14 karat yellow gold, this distinctive ring feature...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$425Sale Price / item|40% Off
Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Mother of pearl ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
4k Gold Plated 925 Silver Ring with Carved Mother of Pearl – Greek Goddess Painted Cameo Jewelry - Miniature portrait with antique woman ring - Antique, victorian style ring with wom...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Italian Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring is an elegant piece crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a stunning prong-set white pearl at its center. Designed with a delicate flower moti...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,057 / item
9k Gold Double Row Pearl Waterfall Ring
Located in London, GB
A bold organic style Waterfall 9k white gold ring, with thirteen small white pearls in two rows of dots between three Ripple style outer bands. The ring is designed to evoke the puri...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,315Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Ring with Pink Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold Ring with Pink Pearl and Diamonds French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps. Ring in 18 Carat white gold surmounted by a 9.5/10 pink pearl accompanied by 24 brilliant-...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 11.9 mm Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Carat Weight: 0.04 carats Total Weight:...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$389Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage Style Ruby and pearl Silver, Gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and pearl ring. Cabochon ruby ring. Vintage style/Old Style ruby, pearl ring. Genuine ruby ring. Weight: 4 gr (depends from size) Central gemstone: ruby, round cabochon cut, ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
$389Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage Style Garnet and pearl Silver, Gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and pearl ring. Cabochon spesartine garnet ring. Vintage style/Old Style garnet, pearl ring. Genuine garnet ring. Weight: 4 gr (depends from size) Central gemstone:spesartin...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Modern flower ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl and diamonds. Diamonds 0.06 ct Pearl 0.50 gr - 8 mm Total Weight 3.90 gr RF G UUUR RK.AGAA130 Italian ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mabé Pearl Pink Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious ring made of 18 carat white gold, a large mabé pearl 19,40 mm / 0.764 inches surrounded by 26 pink Saphires with a total of 1.92 carats. The huge mabé pearl with a very goo...
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Mabe Pearl 2 Carat 21 Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Midcentury Modern
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Mabe Pearl Cocktail Fashion Ring with a Halo of 21 Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold. The ring is a Diamond and Pearl ext...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Interconnected Double Pearl Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: 2 Akoya Pearls Pearl Diameter: 6.7 mm Condit...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Black Peacock Pearl and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
With a Black Peacock freshwater pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Pink Sapphires; approx. 0.70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 8, we offer ring re-...
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Pearl Diamond ring Floral diamond cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
NATURAL DIAMOND -center Cut: Old Mine Color: F Clarity: VS2 Carat: 0.55ct NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G (average) Clarity: SI (averge) Carat: 0.10ct NATURAL PEARL...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Platinum, Pearl, Emerald, & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century pearl, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring. In .900 platinum. With a high-set central cultured pearl surrounded by a prong-set emerald and multiple prong-set dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
18k White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring 40 Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.30 CT 18 K Rose Gold 3.54GM The pearl meaning is centered around purity, balance, an...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,058 / item
Moi Audrey Gold and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 7.40g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.32ct Gemstones : Cultured Pearl India Life is movement! Building on this truth we worked on the concept of m...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.45 carats Total We...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with pearl, ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby ring. Ruby and pearl open ended ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Main stone - cultured Pearl White color...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, 10.5mm Silver White Pearl, .65cttw, 9.25 Sz
Located in San Diego, CA
This exquisite 18kt yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 10.5mm silver-white pearl, surrounded by a glorious array of diamonds. The ring features a total of 22 baguette-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval cabochon ruby and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.50 g. Depends from size Gemstones: Natural ruby, color - red Weight: appro...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid yellow gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring. Flower gold ring. Sun flower ring. Summer ring. Red ruby ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 3 g. De...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The setting of this second-hand yellow gold ring is formed of 2 rings that are adorned on the front center with a square sapphire shouldered on either side with 2x2 modern brilliant-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring Cultured Pearl Curve 14K Gold MADE TO ORDER LR51058
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely white cultured pearl on one side, and a swirl of diamonds on the other side, looks fabulous on any finger. This negative space open wrap design is a perfect gift for any age...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Pearl 2.35ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in London, GB
Discover the elegance of our 18ct white gold ring, showcasing a lustrous white pearl surrounded by 32 baguette diamonds in a captivating floating ballerina setting. In the Victorian ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural pearl, garnet and diamonds. Open enged ring. Adjustable ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.6 g. depends from size Gemstones: 1. Natural garnet: red ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Ring Measurements: ~20 mm x 20 mm Stamped:...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Centrally mounted cultured Tahitian South Sea black pearl measures 11mm, accented with an estimated 0.10 carats of di...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Akoya Pearl Pearl Diameter: 5.6 mm Di...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds and Pearls, Flower Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and pearls. September birthstone. Central stone: Natural sapphire Cut: Oval Weight: approx 0.60 ct. Colo...
Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Silver Baroque Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diameter: 10.7 mm x 11.3 mm Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Ring Size: 4.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" Condit...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.