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
$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
Set in 18K Gold, Pink Kunzite, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Kunzite & Mother of Pearl Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ring with Solitaire Amethyst and Pearl
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ring with Solitaire Amethyst and Pearl Size 9.5. Round amethyst and cultured pearl 6.00 mm diameter. The amethyst is set with white gold prongs. 5 gra...
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Black Pearl Solitaire With Diamond Accents Size 7. 9 mm diameter pearl 0.18 total diamond weight 3.4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 1.25" x 0.80" Condition: ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and refined statement ring centered by a luminous golden South Sea pearl of impressive scale, set in polished 14K yellow gold and framed by pavé diamond shoulders. The scu...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This elegant ring by Yoko London features a lustrous pink Freshwater pearl at its centre, with a delicate diamond halo surrounding it. Set in 18 Karat white gold to enrich the specta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...
Mings Large Marquise Shaped Akoya Pearl Cluster Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.4 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls Ring Size: 7.5 (resizable) Ring Measurements: ~34 mm x 20 mm Stamped...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salvini Pearl & Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K White Gold Size US 6.5-8
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Salvini spiral wrap ring crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a luminous white round pearl accented with round brilliant cut diamonds along the band.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Colored Jade Flower and Pearl Center Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Diameter: 21 mm x 20 mm Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Gemstone S...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay 18k Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay South Sea pearl and diamond ring with the 'Sabi' finish. Set with one South Sea cultured pearl measuring 13.25mm. One side of the mounting is pave-set with 68 round bri...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round White Pearl Saturn Floral Flower Motif 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated and elegant ring featuring a lustrous pearl at its center. The pearl is encased in an intricate rose gold wire design, creating a captivating and modern aesthetic. 14...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline, Freshwater Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline & Freshwater Pearls Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl Illusion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Matching ring to the pair of earrings from our stock. This is a ring from Bvlgari, encrusted with diamonds, mounted with grey mother of pearl makes a perfect gift for a mother, anniv...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
12-13mm South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ombré Pavé, 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
Mings Marquise Cabochon Double Jade and Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls and Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: 17 mm x 7.5 mm x 5 mm Ring Size: ...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.56ctw Diamond Pearl Pink Sapphire Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ladies cocktail ring. This ring is centered by a beautiful round white pearl. Accentuated with round cut diamonds in a flower pattern weighing 0.56 carat with round cut p...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Trio 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
Diamond Topaz Sapphire Mother of Pearl White Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NATKINA embraces the principles of modern Feminism — meaning, we believe a woman’s virtue is more than her external beauty. We believe that women deserve to feel proud of their achie...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Ring with pearls, brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with pearls, brilliant-cut diamonds, and a single-cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU 16(50) Detailed description: The top of ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Ring with Graduated 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 Dual Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Accent 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
Ring with pearls and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour ring set with pearl and old mine cut diamond total 0.46ct - H/I - SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide by ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
16.4 Carat South Sea Pearl Golden Beryl Tsavorite Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
South Sea Pearl, Golden Beryl, Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, In Stock. This cocktail ring has 16.44 carats of cultured South Sea Pearl, a 3-carat total weight of gol...
Beryl, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tsavorite, Yellow Beryl, South Se...
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 4.80 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.75 CTW round natural diamonds F-G VS Pearl: 7m...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 18 carat white gold cluster ring features a gorgeous south sea pearl measuring 10.8mm, beautifully surrounded by 18 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds. The wond...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Collar Ring with 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
$4,400Sale Price|26% Off
Chanel Comète Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A sculptural and highly elegant design from Chanel, this Comète-inspired ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a luminous Tahitian pearl as its focal point. The design ...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Solitaire Tahitian Cultured Pearl Ring with Bypass Shank 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...
Pearl, Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 4.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central pearl surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: The top of t...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Cultured Pearl Charm Ring 70s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rope Flex Band Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cultured pearl charm ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Two cultured pearls each measure 8mm. The flexible rope band highlights two cultured ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pearl and diamond ring by Yoko London features a spectacular 15.8mm South Sea pearl, surrounded by scintillating diamond petals. Set in 18ct white gold, this one of a ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Seed Pearl Vintage Ring, Size 7, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a rich garnet center stone accented by two delicate seed pearls. Weight: 3.0 grams. Ring Size: 7. The setting showcases cl...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Hedgehog Ring 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Eyes Sz 4.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Hedgehog ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). One small 3mm cultured pearl adorns the nose, and two cabochon cut black star sapphires measure 3mm...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Mid-Century Jones & Woodland 14K Gold, Garnet, and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed American Mid-Century gold, garnet, and seed pearl cluster cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Jones & Woodland of Newark, NJ (active ca. 1930 - 1950). With a ...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage White Pearl and Orange Sapphire Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! With an 8.80mm White freshwater Pearl below with top of Ring Hand set with 23 Diamond-Cut 1.9mm Round Natural Orange Sapphires; weighing approx. 0.70tctw. 925 Ster...
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Whit...
13.7 MM South Sea Pearl 2 Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: 13.7 mm Pearl Count: 1 south sea pearl Diamond Count: 2 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Di...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Amethyst Mother Of Pearl Doublet Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sophisticated, this Roberto Coin Cocktail Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold and features a captivating amethyst over mother-of-pearl doublet m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Swirl Shoulders Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Pearl Diameter: 12.9 mm Pearl Type: South Sea Pearl Diamond Count: 50 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamo...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Tiffany and Co. Sapphire Pearl Ring. 18k Gold Tiffany Sapphire Eternity band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Pearl and Sapphire Eternity Band. 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent condition. Details: Size 5.25 3.5mm pearls and 3mm Sapphires 1.9 grams
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Halo Vintage Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 8.3 grams Ring Size: US 6 Pearl Diameter: 11 mm Diamond Specifications: Shape: Round Brilliant cut Color: H-I Clarity:...
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mings Large Silver Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Cultured Silver Pearls Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 13.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brutalist Organic Cocktail Ring with Pearls and Diamond
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring with cultivated pearls and a diamond. The ring features a textured organic golden frame with trapped irregular shaped pearls and a diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). Large freeform cultured pearl measures 18mm x 14.5mm. The pearl is lustrous with rose/green overton...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Ring with Pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.09ct 14k gold 4.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with a baroque pearl and single-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.09 ct – G/H – SI/piqué) – ring size US 4.5 - EU 15.25 (48) Detailed description The top of ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Yvel Satin Sea Baroque Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 6
By Yvel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the elegance of Yvel's craftsmanship with this exquisite Satin Sea Baroque Freshwater Pearl Ring, set in 18k yellow gold. The lustrous pearl, known for its unique organic ...
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 5.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.30 ct) - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The front of the ring is ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with 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...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Swirl 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...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold
18 kt. Pink Gold Ring & Beautiful Tahitian Pearl and 0.96 ct. Diamonds
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Pink Gold Ring With Beautiful Tahitian Pearl & 0.96 ct. Diamonds Tahitian Pearl: diameter pearl is 12.9 mm Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds, together 0.96 ct. G VS...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1.77Ctw Tahitian Pearl And 0.35Ctw Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful fancy cocktail ring is crafted in fine 14K yellow. It features center round Tahitian pearl weighing 1.77 carats with prong set round cut diamonds weighing 0.35 carat. ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Olive Leaf Vine 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
Morganite, Pink Sapphires, Mother of Pearls & Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite, Pink Sapphires & Mother of Pearls Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
11.5mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 11.5mm South Sea Pearl, enhanced with Hand set Diamonds, wei...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,904Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Natural Pearl and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Uniquely stunning, this gemstone ring showcases a vibrant, high quality 8-9mm round pearl and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold. Specifications: Natural Round Pearl...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.55ct 18k gold 7.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with a pearl and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.55 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is ...
Diamond, Pearl, 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.