Natural Colored Tahitian Pearl Tsavorite 3.11 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This gorgeous ring is made of 750/0 yellow gold and features an opulent natural colored Tahitian pearl of 16 mm with excellent luster, surrounded by 12 tsavorites with a total of 3.1...
Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K White & Pink Gold Ring Rough Diamonds Tahitian Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very unusual 18 K blackened white Gold and pink Gold Ring featuring 1 silvery Tahitian Pearl (12.2 mm). The cultured Pearl is accentuated by 6 rough Diamonds with a weight of 5.45 ct...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Gucci 18k Gold Diamond Turquoise Pearl Horsebit Bee Ring Size 6
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Gucci Horsebit Bee Ring is a striking designer creation, crafted in a mix of 18k yellow and white gold. The bold design showcases Gucci’s iconic bee motif accented wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 11mm South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring, 20th Century
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This brilliant 18k gold ring is adorned with a rare and beautiful South Sea pearl! The pearl is almost round and has little visible blemishes- a blemish presented only near top cente...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
14–15mm Australian White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring, 18K White
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
16 Carat Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Surrounding the “floating” 13.26 millimeter cultured South Sea pearl is a ring of round-cut sapphires and VS1, G-H diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cushion Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 10.9 mm Diamond Count: 68 Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Diamond Carat Weight: 2.50 c...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mings Hawaii Two Jade Sphere Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Stones: Akoya Pearl and Jade Jade Count: 2 round pale green jade spheres Jade Diameter: ~10.9 mm Total Jade Carat Weight: ~18...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
OLYMPUS ART Certified, Pink Gold, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Eternity Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, 18K 750 Pink Gold, 2.70 ct. Diamond Round 15.5 mm. South Sea Pearl Eternity Ring
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Ring with pearl, marquise and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.25ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with pearl and marquise-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.25 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Cocktail ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a Tahitian pearl and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 2.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description: The top of the ring is...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Ring with pearl, baguette and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with pearl and brilliant-cut and taper-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.00 ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring in Gold, 2015, Size 5.5
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Ring in Gold, 2015 A superbly designed modern pearl ring showcasing the timeless elegance of two of the world's most coveted pearls.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,803Sale Price|20% Off
Every Day Pearl White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Same Ring with another color of Pearl Available) Diamond 21-0,23 ct Diamond 80-0,24 ct Pearls d 12,5-13,0 1-0 ct Weight 8,04 grams Size US 8 With a heritag...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,613Sale Price|20% Off
Every Day Pearl White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Same Ring with another color of Pearl Available) Diamond 108-0,36 ct Diamond 21-0,21 ct Pearls d 11,5-12,0 1-0 ct Weight 7.8 grams Size US 9 With a heritag...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Cluster. Vines Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer ring. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearl ring. Akoya pearl bypass ring. Pearls have amazing luster. Mixed in round diamonds. Condition: Excellent condition. Comes with ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIT Certified Golden South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring, in modern and elegant design.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified South Sea Pearl Sunflower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our GIA certified South Sea pearl sunflower-shaped ring, a stunning piece that combines luxury and artistry. Crafted from 14k yellow gold, this exquisite rin...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.41ct platinum 8.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring with Pearl and brilliant and triangle cut diamonds total 1.41ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.5 – EU. 16.25(51) detailed description: The top of the ring is oval i...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sicis Jewels 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Nano Mosaic Ring
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Ring 999 Fine Gold Madeira Citrine Mabée Pearl by Marc Wilpert
Located in Berlin, DE
It is more a piece of art than regular jewelry. Magnificent ring made of 24 carat gold by Marc Wilpert. The unique design makes this ring a statement piece. The sparkling navette cu...
Citrine, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold
18K YG and WG GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold and white gold diamond GIA certified natural pearl ring with 30 old European cut, round cut and single cut diamonds approximate 1.44 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring, 15-16mm, 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
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Mother of Pearl "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Vintage Style South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond 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
Ring with Diamonds and Pearl in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Exquisite ring with diamonds epitomizes beauty and luxury, crafted from the finest 18 Karat white gold. Blending classic elegance with a touch of contemporary design, this piece is ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 3.25 grams Pearl: 9.5mm cultured white pearl with creamy luster Diamonds: 2 ta...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Angara Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Tapered Shank 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
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond 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, Gold
Damiani Blue Sapphire, Diamond And Pearl Spiral Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle away with this bold Damiani ladies cocktail ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring showcases prong set round cut blue sapphires with diamonds in a spiral band design highl...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black South Sea Pearl & Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A radiant black south sea pearl sits at the heart of this 18K white gold statement ring, accented with 1.41 carats of diamonds in a dramatic cluster design. The split shank adds an e...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Everyday Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: 1.25ct oval shaped 7mm x 5mm High Quality Conch Pearl Accent Stone: 6 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with approx. 0.18ct Accent Stone: 4 Marquise ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant and taper cut diamonds up to 0.51ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with pearl and taper and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct - F - VS/SI - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) detailed description top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Movado 2000's Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Statement Ring
By Movado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mounted round pearl measuring 6.5 mm round - white with strong iridescence Flanked by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set down shoulders Weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zephyrine 18k Yellow Gold Verde Ring – Mother of Pearl, Malachite & Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
💫 Details: Metal: Solid 18k Yellow Gold ✨ Gemstones: 2.02 ct Mother of Pearl, 1.19 ct Malachite 💚 Diamonds: .36 ct Natural Round Diamonds 💎 Ring Size: 7 (US) – Ready to ship ...
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Color Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels “Kite” ring, from the Maison’s 2015 Cerfs-Volants collection, crafted in 18K rose gold, the ring features luminous mother-of-pearl panels, a graceful sweep...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds, Pearl and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the vivid beauty of the seabed, the 18-carat white gold Anemone Blush ring evokes the agility of sinuous fins in delicate colours. The micromosaic decoration in shades o...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring - Salavetti 18K White Gold Multi-Color Cultured Pearls Diamonds
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
A rare, highly architectural estate statement cocktail ring from the renowned Italian design house Salavetti. Expertly hand-wrought in a massive 37.2-gram frame of solid 18K white go...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with pearl and old mine cut diamond up to 0.20ct – G/H – SI – ring size U.S. 5.5 – EU. 16.25(51) detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.6 mm wide an...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 4 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "Mings" "14...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Opal & Freshwater Pearls Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal cabochon is 12.19 carats. The weight o...
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage !4 Karat White Gold, Pearl, Diamond And Sapphire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and vintage dome cocktail ring features elements of an off gray cultured round pearl, sixteen round cut diamonds and and fifty round mixed sapphires. It is timeless and ...
Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Yellow Sapphire 2-0,46 ct Pearls diameter 7,0-7,5 - 1-2,62ct Red Sapphire 2-...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold, Size 5.75
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a Tahitian pearl and black and white brilliant cut diamonds - ring size US 5.75 - EU 16.25 (51) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wid...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pearl and Taper Baguette Diamond Ring, 0.45ct, Size 6
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and a taper baguette-cut diamond up to 0.45 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.6 cm ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold. At its heart lies a lustrous 5mm cultured freshwater pearl, its ser...
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold White and Black Cultured Pearl Free Form Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold White and Black Pearl Free Form Ring 2 piece cultured pearls 6.00 by 6.00 mm Size 9.5 4 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jeweler.
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Made in Italy Pearl Cosmic Essential Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Made in Italy Pearl Cosmic Essential Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Tauirus ring. Gems and metal are energetically cleansed to emit their best v...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum 21.00cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and South Sea Pearl Bombe Cocktail Ring by David Webb is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication. Made in platinum and mounted with a sing...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Ring with Tahitian pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with Tahitian pearl and brilliant-cut diamond 0.20 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide a...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
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.