Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
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, Gold
Large Extra Platinum 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring - Size 8
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your accessory collection with this elegant Platinum Large 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, available in size 8. The exquisite blend of natural pearls, sparkl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Emerald Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This unique ring by Yoko London features a striking 17.3mm Tahitian pearl set amongst glittering Emeralds. Bold and striking, this one of a kind ring will add a touch of drama to any...
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Mother Of Pearl And Diamond 0.60Cttw Spiral Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond quality: G-H color and VS-SI clarity. Ring size: 6 and above (the ring is adjustable and fits all sizes above 6).
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17 Grams Ring Size: 7.75 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18K Yellow Gold Ring Cultured Pearl and 0.32 Carat Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite ring is a celebration of natural elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Bubble Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in London, England
A playful vintage Mikimoto Bubble Akoya pearl and diamond ring set in 18k white gold.
This piece features Mikimoto's finest Akoya cultured pearls and diamonds clustered togeth...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century White Pearl Diamond Platinum Portuguese 1950s-1960s Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Portuguese, 1950s-1960s. Two luminous cultured pearls rest side by side within a sculpted surround of round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Natural Diamond Statement Signet Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the timeless symbol of protection and positivity, this elegant Evil Eye ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and adorned with natural diamonds surrounding a lumin...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Fashion Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Emeralds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Eye-catching, solid designer ring in 18 Karat gold with emeralds and a pearl. Hallmarked: 750. US Ring size 7
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Rhodium White Gold Pearl Tsavorite and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
The darkened metal provides striking contrast, intensifying the vivid green of the tsavorites and the radiance of the pearl. Bold yet refined, this ring is a sophisticated statement ...
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Beautiful Unique Black Pearl and Pink Sapphire Runway Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
With a white freshwater pearl below; top of ring enhanced with Pink Sapphires; approx. .70tctw; Sterling Silver Tarnish-resistant Rhodium mounting; Size 7; we offer complimentary ri...
Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
0.38cttw Round Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful fancy cocktail ring is crafted in fine 14K yellow and white gold. It features center round Tahitian pearl with prong set round cut diamonds in a floral pattern. Total ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Japanese Designer Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond floral cocktail ring, beautifully crafted in 18K white gold and showcasing the exceptional elegance and craftsmanship for which Mikim...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Blue Sapphire Engagement 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...
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K rose gold floral ring featuring a luminous conch pearl weighing 1.74 carats, accented by pink sapphires totaling 1.30 Carat Total Weight and rubies totaling 0.20 Carat T...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mings Three Silver Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 31mm x 19mm Condition: Preow...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amazing gold ring by Claude Wesel set with pearl and diamond
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Claude Wesel (Belgium 1942-2014) 18ct gold, pearl and diamond ring Model #4140 and #4168 1983 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ L...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
White Akoya Pearl Diamond Shaped Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.8 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: ~70 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Di...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Floral Halo 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...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring Size 7. 0.12 total diamond weight. 6 mm diameter cultured pearl 4 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at you...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring. This striking square-top ring features a pave-set diamond surface, with the spotlight on a captivating Baroque pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Diamond & Pearl Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Crossover Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.31 Carats of natural, round Diamonds. Diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Halo Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
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
One of a Kind White Pearl and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Effortlessly elegant and one-of-a-kind, this minimal ring has been hand-crafted in our London atelier. It features a large white pearl at its centre, offering a striking contrast to ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown Tahitian Pearl Peacock Hues Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.2 mm Tahitian Pearl Color: brown pearl with peacock hues Diamond Count: 18 Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Infinity Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
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
Tahitian Pearl and Pavé Diamond Bypass Style Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring features a lustrous Tahitian pearl nestled beneath a sculptural diamond-covered crest, creating a bold yet elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen 18K Gold & Pearl Ring No. 1105A
By Georg Jensen and Nanna Ditzel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Mid-Century ring. By Georg Jensen. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a prong-set pearl in the center of a gold bowl. Designed by Nanna Ditzel. Model no. 1105A. Marked...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This delicate ring by Yoko London features a lustrous Tahitian pearl at the forefront of its design. The spectacular hues of the pearl are perfectly accentuated by the 18 Karat yello...
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold,...
South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This handmade dress ring features a beautiful cultured white South Sea pearl measuring 14.5mm in the center accompanied by a trilogy of diamonds hugging the pearl on either side. The...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold, White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring by Tara & Sons
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Make a sophisticated statement with this exquisite Tara & Sons ring, featuring a magnificent 16–17mm White South Sea Pearl as its captivating centerpiece. Known for their excepti...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in London, GB
14 carat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Estate Jewelry. The pearl is surrounded by a sparkling halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a classic cluster ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
17.5 mm Pearl South Sea Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Ring, circa 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ring, 1970 Massive 17.5 mm South Sea Pearl masterfully rolled into a Yellow Gold leaf with a line of round-cut Diamonds. 1970es ...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
White Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Ring Height: 14 mm Pearl Specifications...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
An elegant ring featuring a lustrous 9.5-10mm Tahitian pearl, all set in 18K white gold and accentuated by sparkling white diamonds. Perfect for daily use, the beauty of this ring li...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
Marquise Angel Skin Coral and Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Gemstone: Angelskin Coral Coral Measure...
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13–14mm White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
About SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER At SEVENERA GEM-LUSTER, every piece begins with the pearl. We exclusively work with carefully selected sea pearls that meet our strict “gem-luster” standar...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Pearl and Diamond 18k Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Paloma Picasso's 1980s Tiffany collaboration produced some of the most collectible signed jewelry of the 20th century, and this mabé pearl and diamond dome ring is a prime example—co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
11.80 MM South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 11.80 mm, Japanese Akoya Pearl and 0.60 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired Pearls for thousands of years. It was Koki...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Angara Double Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Accents 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
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Cluster. Vines Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls MIKIMOTO Grape Motif Details: Size 6.5 Akoya pearls range from 5.5 to 6.5mm 3.1grams total
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Pave Diamonds 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, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Cluster Diamonds 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, 14k Gold, Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow 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 10-11mm Australian South Sea pearl, accented by scinti...
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold...
Kai "On My Heart" Garnet Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The "On My Heart" Garnet Cocktail Ring is all about passion and vintage charm. A deep red heart-shaped garnet takes center stage, glowing with warmth and richness. It's framed by spa...
Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Baguette Diamond Halo Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~12.5 mm Pearl Count: 1 south sea pearl Diamond Count: 54 baguette Diamond Color: G-H Diam...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.49 Carat Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage openwork cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1960. The piece features: - 1 cultured pearl - 28 diamonds, RBC-17, TW 0.42ct, RW-W, VS-SI - 6 diamonds, rectang...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K White Gold, Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold, diamonds and South Sea pearl cocktail ring. It depicts a round luminous blue grey pearl supported by a white gold wide ring base enhanced by diamonds in pav...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Olive Leaf 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, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Mings Multicolored Jade and Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.6 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls and Multicolored Jade spheres Jade Measurements: ~6-7 mm Ring Size...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Black Pearl & Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a sleek and contemporary pearl statement ring with a modern, architectural design.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Toi & Moi Pearl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1996
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Contemporary and nice Band Ring from Timeless Ellipse Collection. Elegant and timeless, this iconic Toi & Moi ring by Cartier features two luminous cultured pearls set in 18 karat y...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Snake Mother of Pearl & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti Viper ring crafted in luxurious 18K gold and accented with luminous mother-of-pearl and brilliant natural diamonds. Inspired by the iconic serpent motif that has bec...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
White and Grey Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with a grey and white pearl surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 1.38 ct Grey Pearl 1.10 gr - 9 mm White Pearl 1.60 gr - 11 mm Tot...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
It doesn't get any more classic than the elegant and sophisticated combination of diamonds and pearls! This charming cocktail ring, finely crafted from high polish 18 carat white gol...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New South Sea Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. This imposing pearl ring is set with a Pearl of the South Seas orient light pink shouldered on either side of a line of 9 brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.2mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined golden South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring, sourced in Italy. The ring is centred on a round golden South Sea cultured pearl measuring approximately 11.2mm, displayi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k 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.