TASAKI Ring. Genuine Platinum Tahitian Pearl Solitaire. PT900 Large Tahitian.
By TASAKI
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Tasaki ring PT900 Platinum with Tahitian Pearl Solitaire. Details: Size 5 Can be resized 7.3grams total 11.5mm Gray Tahitian Pearl.
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Large Vintage Pearl Cluster 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: 11.3 Grams Ring Height: 1.10" Gemstone Specification...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified, Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Tahiti Pearl, Purple Violet Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, Unique Art, One of a Kind 18K 750 White Gold 1.28 ct. Diamond Round 2.60 ct. Ruby 12.8 mm Tahiti Pearl
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Ring Size: 7.75 (resizable) Ring Measurements: 17 mm x 17 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condit...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.9 Grams Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Ring Measurements: 22 mm x 22 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Conditi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with South Sea Cultured Pearl in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your elegance with the Pearl Ring by Joop. Crafted in 18 Karat red gold, this exquisite piece features a lustrous South Sea cultural pearl, embodying timeless sophistication....
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Akoya Pearl and Sapphire Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Pearl Count: 12 pearls Pearl Diameter: ~6 mm Sapphire Count: 9 sapphires Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) p...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Enamel Pearl Emerald Sapphire 3D Flower Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearl: 1 akoya pearl 5.9 mm Emerald and Sapphire Count: 3 emeralds and 3 sapphires Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 (resizabl...
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mings Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Ring Size: 5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid Century pearl diamond platinum Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century ring from the 1950s features two cultured golden pearls measuring approximately 11.60mm and 11.38mm. Accented by six single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Champagne Color Double Pearl Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our breathtaking Champagne South Sea Pearl Ring, an epitome of elegance and sophistication. This exquisite ring showcases two champagne-colored South Sea pearls, ranging ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 8.5 6 mm diameter pearl 2.4 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in platinum 950 features a fine Tahitian cultured pearl of 14.0 mm in diameter. Round and clean, this mesmerising cultured pearl shows a unique pistache color wit...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Pearl Ring with Diamonds Size 7. 5 mm diameter pearl. 1.8 grams total weight.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,620Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Pearl diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,65 ct Sapphire 4-Oval-0,86ct Sapphire 2-Oval-0,44ct Weight 2.51 grams Si...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
13 MM Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.1 Grams Pearl Diameter: 13 mm Pearl Count: 1 gold pearl Diamond Count: 10 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamo...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Na Hoku Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By NA HOKU
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: NaHoku Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 9.3 mm Diamond Count: 1 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2-i1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.07 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 39 Green Garnets - 0.36 CT 7 Diamonds - 0.14 CT 18K Rose Gold - 9.20 GM Capt...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Mikimoto Sapphire Pearl Ring. 14k Mikimoto Sapphire Twin Pearl Bypass band.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 14k White gold Twin Akoya pearls set in a Bypass design with Sapphire accents. Details: Size 5 is resizable 3.5grams total 7.5mm pearls
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Ring with White South Sea Pearl and Diamonds by Tara & Sons Pearls
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This luxurious 18K Rose Gold ring by Tara & Sons Pearls is a true showstopper, centered with a magnificent White South Sea Pearl measuring approximately 18mm–19mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tahitian Pearl Mermaid Diamond Eye Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Measurements: 14.4 mm x 14.4 mm x 4.5 mm Diamond Count: 1 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Carat Weight: 0.01 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Gold 38.78 Carats Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A magnificent 38.78-carat pearl crowns this 18 Karat Gold cocktail ring, embodying a timeless blend of elegance and grandeur.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring 50 piece of round diamonds with 1.00 total diamond weight. 7.00 by 7.00 mm Round Pearl. Size 7 5.40 grams total weight....
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Claude Wesel gold ring set with diamond and Tahiti pearl
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18 ct gold, diamond (0,19ct SI) and Tahiti pearl Model #5862 1993 18,3 gr Size 56 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ La Cambre vi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$982Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Floral Ring with Oval Apatite, Diamonds and Pearls
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval apatite, diamonds and pearls. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural apatite Cut: Oval Weight: ...
Diamond, Pearl, Apatite, 14k Gold
White Akoya Pearl Round Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 5.5 Grams Pearl Diameter: 7.9 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: 20 round single cut Diamond Color: G-I ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
TASAKI Ring. Genuine Tahitian Pearl Solitaire and Diamond. PT900 Large Tahitian.
By TASAKI
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Tasaki ring PT900 Platinum with Tahitian Pearl Solitaire. Diamond Accents. Details: Size 7.25 Can be resized 7.2grams total 11mm Gray Tahitian Pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 4
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring in size 4 is a luxurious fine jewelry piece crafted in Japan. Signed by the renowned brand, this ring features a stunning combination ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accent Ring Size 7.25. 14 mm diameter 0.01 total diamond weight. 2.27 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local je...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Solitaire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold 28.72 Carats Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisitely crafted to evoke timeless elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 28.72 Carat Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring is a masterpiece of design and luxury. Meticulously handcrafted, this pi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$542Sale Price / item|44% Off
Wave Design White Freshwater Pearl and Topaz Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design creates a soft wave-like silhouette, balancing classic elegance with a modern, refined line. Crafted in silver with gold plating, the ring highlights the gentle glow of th...
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Each piece in our Classic collection is designed to be cherished for generations to come. This elegant ring features a lustrous 10-10.5mm cultured Freshwater pearl, accented by scint...
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White G...
Sicis Jewels White Gold Micromosaic Ring with Diamonds & Pearl
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micromosaic ring in white gold, diamonds and cultured pearl.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14mm Tahitian Pearl & 1.09 Carats diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a magnificent Tahitian pearl as its centerpiece. The pearl, measuring an impressive 14mm in diameter, showcases a deep, alluring black or peacock green c...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Pearl and Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 14.3mm Pearl, artfully surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.45 total ca...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Height: 10 mm Pearl Specifications: S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Single Akoya Pearl Two Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.0 Grams Stone: Akoya Pearl and Diamonds Diamond Count: 2 round brilliant Diamond Color: H Di...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$168 / item
14k Gold Filled Mini Pearl Ring
By Mona Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 14/20 yellow gold-filled ring, made from round wire, features a 3mm round white simulated pearl. It looks great on its own or stacked with other rings. Attributes: Metal Type:...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
$14,312Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Pearls White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Weight 17,5 grams Size US 7,2 Diamond 228-RND57-0,86-3/5A Pearls d 5,0-5,5 1-1,28 ct Pearls d 4,0-4,5 4-2,07 ct It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Chanel Vintage Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring a lustrous pearl framed by 1.72 carats of round diamonds, set in 18k white gold. Ring size US 6 / EU 52 Brand: Chanel Hal...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful modern ring in 18 karat rose gold mounted with a south-sea pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat white Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This impressive cocktail ring features two 13.2mm cultured pearls in the centre of a cross-over mount, pavè set with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.70 carats. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Lucious Pearl Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful featuring a white pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Blue Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer compl...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian South Seas Black Pearl Ring with Diamond Surround
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tahitian South Sea Black Pearl ring weighs 12.9 grams and the Pearl is 14.33 mm round. The Diamond surround makes this ring 20.37 mm round. There are 21 Diamonds totaling 1.05...
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Kt Big Baroque 14.8mm Pearl & Pavé set Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Big Baroque Pearl & Pavé set Diamonds Ring Pearl : Big 14.8 mm Baroque Pearl Diamonds : 2.06 Ct Size : 53 EU / 6 1/2 US ( can be resized for free) Weight : 11.5 Gram
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ornate Pearl Ring Size 7 #19292
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ornate Pearl Ring Size 7 This beautiful ornate ring features a stunning pearl in the center, set in 14K yellow gold! Ring size: 7 Shank: 4mm Front: 26.8mm X 21...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luscious Chocolate Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous ring featuring a 10mm freshwater Luscious Chocolate Pearl in center enhanced with a round brilliant cut diamond either side; approx. .10tctw; Sterling Silver Rhodium Tarnish...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Saltwater Fancy Color Pearls and Fine White Diamond Modernist Ring.
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural color, natural pearl and diamond unusual modernist ring, circa 2000, with French marks. Set in 18K white gold, this large well hand crafted ring appears to be gradually open...
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Ring Height: 1.25" tall x 0.75" wide Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Classic Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14mm Pearl with Baguette and Round Diamonds in Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14mm cultured white pearl, beautifully accented by 0.84 carats of baguette and round-cut diamonds, set in Platinum 900 cocktail ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Cocktail Ring Met...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Large South Sea Baroque White Pearl Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This cocktail ring boasts one large spectacular 22 mm x 19 mm white saltwater pearl set in eight Weight: 22.2 Grams. Size: 7.75 Measurements:21mm x 17mm Metal: Platinum Gemsto...
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Embrace Rose Gold with Cabochon Mother Pearl Cocktail Ring 'Thin Model'
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Wave Rose Gold With Cabochon Mother Pearl Cocktail Ring. Thin version New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. The extraordinary feature of this model is that t...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Three Hanging Tahitian Gray Pearls Ring with 1.74 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Affinity Ring set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with three hanging Tahitian 56.55-carat Gray Pearls and 1.74-carat Diamonds. This is a special ring because it comes with three yellow gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. Flame is a major characteristic of Conch Pearls. You can "Zoom In" the picture and take a closer of the pearl, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold “Mountain” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pearl mountain! This modern designed ring features a baroque South Sea pearl which has grown in the shape of a cascading mountain.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k 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.