0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted upper branch the mount total diamond weight is 0.15 carat, the centre ston...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Rubellite Three-Stone Ring - 14k Emerald & Rnd 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): 3.32ctw Cut: Emerald & Round Color...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
BVLGARI Green 18K YG & Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bvlgari ring showcases a vibrant green tourmaline set in 18k yellow gold. The design emphasizes the stone's natural beauty, with the gold setting providing a warm contra...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,038 / item
Minimal Heart 14K (18K Custom) Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Minimal Heart Pink Sapphire Ring features a delicate heart-shaped pink sapphire set into a smooth, polished 14K gold band, creating a refined and understated expression of elega...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, the ring features a stunning array of fancy diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, blue sapphires, and emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Floral Pink Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Floral Pink Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring beautifully blends elegance and uniqueness.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,939Sale Price|20% Off
French Cocktail Ring Emerald Cabochon Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
French Cocktail Ring Emerald Cabochon Set with Diamonds Pink Gold Discover our beautiful French cocktail ring that is sure to captivate all eyes.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,363Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, the Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring features a breathtaking combination of natural fancy diamonds, vibrant emeralds, and pink s...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald-Cut Royal Blue 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring is the epitome of refined luxury. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, this striking piece features a seamless band of emerald-cut roya...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eternal Heart Pink 14K Gold (18K Custom) Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eternal Heart Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring showcases a radiant heart-shaped pink sapphire set at the center of a shimmering diamond pavé design, beautifully crafted in solid 14K go...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Multi-Color Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring is all handmade with a Byzantine Granulation Workmanship and a unique velvet background. This gorgeous band features in the ce...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapph...
$78,383 / item
Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate your love with the stunning Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, a symbol of timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Multi-Color Pink Sapphire Halo 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the vivid beauty of the Multi-Color Sapphire Halo 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring. This stunning piece features a bold, oval-cut ruby at its center, surrounded by a radiant halo o...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Band Ring 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 14K yellow gold, this stunning piece showcases the brilliance of natural diamonds paired with vibrant blue sapphires and delicate pink sapphires, totaling 3.01 carats. Perfect...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Open-Style Pink Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Gold Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This open-style ring features two pink sapphires set in a balanced, modern design—one emerald-cut and one pear-cut—mounted on a slim 14K gold band.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Pink Sapphire Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning Eternity Band Ring, crafted in 14K (18K Custom) Gold. Featuring a captivating row of carefully set pink sapphire gemstones, complem...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ombre Pink Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 14K (18K Custom) Rose Gold eternity band ring features a mesmerizing gradient of pink sapphires, seamlessly transitioning from light pink to deep rose hues. The delicat...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Blush Signature Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 18K Gold Color : Yellow Gold Weight : 3.081g Pink Sapphire Weight : 2.560ttcw Diamond Carat Weight : 0.070ttcw Lead Time : 4-8 ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart-Cut Pink Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined band ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, with an 18K gold option available by custom order. At the center, a heart-cut pink sapphire is flush-set into the smooth g...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity. The ring is all handmade and has Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.40 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine-style bead granulation and a unique velvet background. This gorgeous band ring featu...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Chain Pink Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined blend of classic design and vibrant color, the Classic Pink Sapphire Emerald Solitaire Ring features a beautiful natural pink sapphire, set in lustrous 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Emerald Triple Band Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ring features an open wrap design adorned with 0.61 carats of diamonds and 0.38 carats of emeralds, complemented by the beautiful pink sapphires.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,260Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, the Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring features a breathtaking combination of natural fancy diamonds, vibrant emeralds, and pink s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pink Sapphire 14K (or 18K upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a captivating fusion of elegance and color.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Lips Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intricate combination of rich gemstones and brilliant diamonds makes this signet ring a timeless and regal piece. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,034Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Vintage Style Dinner Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Topaz Color: Blue Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 6 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx.)
Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Enamel Open 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ring features a stunning open design adorned with 0.07 carats of diamonds, 0.25 carats of octagonal fancy diamonds, pink enamel, and turquoise.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pink Green Gemstones 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Joint Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a modern take on timeless elegance. Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this open wrap design features two ends adorned with shimmeri...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Great for birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Octagon Dark Pink Rhodolite & Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring features an elegant form, a perfect balance of stone and metal. The long shape of the setting is classic, allowing the ring to be set with the finest of emerald cut juicy sc...
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Ideal for engagement or dress ring, great for birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Great for birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.37 carat Umbalite Garnet and Diamond Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold garnet and diamond ring featuring a raspberry colored umbalite garnet weighing 2.37 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Diamonds Malachite 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pink Quartz Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Diamonds Malachite 14K Yellow Gold Pink Quartz Signet Ring features a blend of luxurious stones and fine craftsmanship. Set in 14K yellow gold, it showcases full-cut d...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made from 14K yellow gold, the Baby Pink Enamel Diamond Eternity Ring showcases a delicate balance of natural diamonds and unique enamel accents. With 0.15 CT of diamonds set alongsi...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Blue Topaz 3.13 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design 18 Karat white gold ring with 3.13 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G-H and eye clean clarity VS-SI natural diamon...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted upper branch the mount total diamond weight is 0.18 carat, the centre ston...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full eternity ring is the ultimate stunning symbol of everlasting love and exceptional c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
French Retro 1950s 11.29 Carats Kunzite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. A magnificent retro ring, its top is adorned with 4 large flat claws and a degree-cut kunzite. On either side,...
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
GIA 8.20 Carat Certified Blue Sapphire 2.13 Carat White Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Great for a birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customizing.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Blue Topaz 3 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Halo Bespoke Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design platinum ring with 3.00 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G/H and eye clean clarity VS/SI natural diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 3.46 carat total gem weight, 2.46 carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 0.99 carat white col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Great for birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Great for birthstones gift idea. Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total Gem weight: 0.80 Carat Diamond weight: 0.30Carat Ruby weight: 0.50 Carat Length: 11 mm top of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Ring has a total weight of 6.16 carats. With a quality grading of H-SI, the weight of the Ring is 4.9 grams.
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
7.47 Carat Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 7.47 Carats of Multi Colored Sapphires and 0.76 Carats Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total Gem weight: 1.60 Carat Diamond weight: 0.60 Carat Ruby weight: 1.00 Carat Length: 12.70 mm to...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color G-H clarity VS - SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This ring has a total Diamond weight of 1.00 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
We offer a wide range of gemstones including diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire (blue, pink, yellow, green, orange), amethyst, garnet, and tourmaline, ideal for custom engagement rings...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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.
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