Cartier Love Ring
Sold|$1,200
Cartier Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Cartier Love Ring SIze 57 Metal: PG / Pink Gold /Au750 Weight: 5.4g Naked Slight Signs of use
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Wellendorff Ring 'Caramel'
Sold|$12,339
Wellendorff Ring 'Caramel'
By Wellendorff
Located in Stuttgart, BW
RW (G)/VS1, brown resin, 18K YG, 17 g, ring size: 57, RRP: approx. €13,600, beginning of 21th century, minor signs of wear, with original box, with certificate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Boucheron Quatre Wedding Ring
Sold|$2,290
Boucheron Quatre Wedding Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Weight: 11,40 g Ring size: 57 (diameter 18,20/ US size 8,00). State : very little scratches on the gold parts, visible on the pictures.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wedding Rings
Materials
18k Gold
CARTIER White Gold & Pavé Diamond Ring
Sold|$7,900
CARTIER White Gold & Pavé Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Comes with Cartier ring box. Size 7.75 (European - 57). This ring cannot be re-sized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ceramic Gold Ring
Sold|$1,095
Bulgari B.Zero1 Ceramic Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Naples, FL
Ring is a size 57 (8 U.S.). Ring is 12mm in width and weighs 11.4grams.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Sold|$7,816
Rose Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Preston, GB
Matt finished Rose gold band ring, full set with 2 rows of diamonds total weight 1.84ct and 2 rows of pink sapphires total weight 1.08ct ring size 57 width 10mm depth 4mm.
Category
2010s German Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Modern French work. Weight: 7,00g Ring size: 57 1/2 (diameter 18,25/ US size 8,20).
Category
Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sugarloaf Amethyst Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Hallmarked inside with the purity 750. Weight: 14,99 g. Ring size 57 ( US 7 3/4 ) Resizable.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B.Zero1 Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
New 18k yellow gold B.Zero1 band ring by Bvlgari, in size 57. Retail $2040. Ring size - 7.75, ring is 8mm wide.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Niels Erik From Sterling Silver Ring Onyx
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels Erik From Sterling Silver Ring Onyx. Ring Size 57(US 8) Weight 12.9 gr/0.46 oz.
Category
20th Century More Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady’s Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Sold|$3,400
Lady’s Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Total weight: 7,21 g. Ring size: 57 ( US 8 ) Re-sizable
Category
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18 Carats White Gold Cocktail Bombe Ring
Sold|$3,155
18 Carats White Gold Cocktail Bombe Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Important white gold cocktail bombe ring. Completely repolished and very shiny. Dimensions : 18.30 x 6.06 mm (0.720 x 0.238 inch) Finger size : 57 (US : 8) Ring weight : 27.3 g ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Diamond Ring
Sold|$50,247
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beziers, FR
Circa 1970 Measurements: Coral Cabochon: Approximately 0.83 in ( 21mm ) by 0.65 in ( 16.5mm ) Total weight of the diamonds approximately 4 carats Ring Approximately: Length 1.06 in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Gold Onyx Diamond Ring
Sold|$5,000
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre Gold Onyx Diamond Ring
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hermes Chaine D'Ancre 18K yellow gold onyx ring set with 0.60ctw in VS/F diamonds. Ring size 57 ( US 8) top measures 25mm x 18mm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k yellow gold, Tourmaline and Ruby ring
Sold|$3,155
An 18k yellow gold, Tourmaline and Ruby ring
Located in KERKRADE, NL
Size: 57-58. This ring can be resized. Weight: circa 20.7 grams.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Stylish Vintage 1950s Diamond Bow Ring, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 57 & 18¼ , Size US 8 , Size UK: P½ Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Brilliant Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The center diamond in this beautiful engagement ring is a .57 carat marquise brilliant shape that grades as I/SI2 in quality & has excellent proportions.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 52 with Pearls
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 52 with Pearls. From 1932-1944. Ring Size 57 / US 8).
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau More Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Coral Cameo Ring in 14 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Coral cameo ring 14 carat gold around 1900 angel coral Shrewd hallmarks in the ring rail dimensions: 2,7 x 2,4 cm Ring size: 57 Weight: 12,1 gram Good condition The beautiful gold...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Materials
Coral
Coral Cameo Ring in 14 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Coral cameo ring 14 carat gold around 1900 angel coral Shrewd hallmarks in the ring rail dimensions: 2,7 x 2,4 cm Ring size: 57 Weight: 12,1 gram Good condition The beautiful gold...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Fashion Rings
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1.35 Carats Diamonds and 1.80 Carats Sapphires Antique Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The band dimension of front is 23 mm and 7 mm width. Ring size is 57 or 8 USA. Total weight 4.60 grams
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ceylan Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pompadour Ring
Located in Paris, FR
The central stone is surrounded by 10 brillant cut with diamonds. 18K White Gold ( with eagle's head hallmark). Ideal engagement ring Weight of the sapphire : 1.50 carat Total weigh...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Ring Marked JF Ornamented with Amethyst Stone
Located in Copenhagen, DK
14K Gold Ring Marked JF Ornamented with Amethyst Stone Ring Size 57 - US size 8 Weighs 10 g / 0.45 oz
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Ambercolored Stone No 11A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Ambercolored Stone No 11A. Ring Size 57 / US 8.
Category
20th Century More Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No A 110A with Hematite
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No A 110A with Hematite. Ring Size 57 / 8 US.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern More Rings
Materials
Hematite, Sterling Silver
Gold Platinum and 1.50 Carat Diamonds French Belle Epoque Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dimensions: 32mm * 12 mm from above / the plate. Ring size: 7.75 USA or 57 Europe sizeable Total weight 7.20 grams.
Category
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Hawk's Eye Santos Dumont Men's 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Modern Santos Dumont Ring by Cartier Features Flush Set Custom-Cut Hawk's Eye Cabochon Dimensions of Cabochon = 12.5 mm x 11.5 mm Width of Band = 6 mm Width of Stone Settin...
Category
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Ole Lynggaard 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring with Brilliant 0.03 Carat
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Lynggaard 14K Gold Heart ring with Brilliant 0.03 ct Ring Size 57(US 8) Weight 11.1 gr/ 0.40 oz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Band Rings
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Amber colored Stone No 11A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring with Amber colored Stone No 11A. Ring Size 57 / US 8.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern More Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique "Toi Et Moi" Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Circa 1900. Weight: 3,40g Ring size: 57 (diameter 18/ US size 7,75). State : verry little scratches on the gold parts, visible on the pictures.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18k yellow gold, diamond and Topaz ring by Roberto Legnazzi.
By Roberto Legnazzi
Located in KERKRADE, NL
Origin: Alessandria, Italy. Age: circa 1970. Ring size: 57. Weight: circa 37.2 grams. Marked with the Italian hallmark for 18k gold and the Italian makers mark for Roberto Legnazzi i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Alexandra Mor Cushion-Cut Diamond Feather Ring - 2.51 G SI1 GIA
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
Total Diamond melle weight is .57 carats. Ring is set in platinum on an 18 karat yellow gold Alexandra Mor logo gallery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring No 1 with a Shimmering Blue Stone
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ring Size 57 / US 8. Weighs 4.9 g / 0.17 oz.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau More Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Cartier Trinity Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
The rings is finished in a size 57 (7). The ring include the original box and papers.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Creme Brulee Ring Featuring Nude Diamonds, 14 Karat Strawberry Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Creme Brulee® Ring featuring .57 cts. Nude Diamonds set in 14K Strawberry Gold® Diamonds Breakdown: .57 cts Nude Diamonds Gems Breakdown: None Ring may or may not be sizab...
Category
2010s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Panthere Panther De Ring Box and Service Papers
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Cartier Metal: 18k yellow gold Ring size: EU 57 will fit up to a US 8 Weight: 25.4 g Stamps: Cartier 750 "serial number" 57
Category
2010s More Rings
Materials
Tsavorite, White Gold
An 18k yellow gold, Tiger's Eye Quartz and diamond ring by Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in KERKRADE, NL
Diamonds. Size 57, ring can be resized by a good goldsmith. Made in France, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Aquamarine and 1.96 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
The fire and brilliance of the selected stone can unfold superbly in the handcrafted, lattice-like openwork setting made of high-quality white gold. 18K white gold 1 natural aquam...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Peridot Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Typical of the mature Art Déco period, designed as a balcony holding 2 peridots in brillant-cut and 1 brillant-cut diamond within a star in 585/- white and yellow gold. Handcrafted...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Princess Cut Ring .57 Carat E VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
The diamond is properly laser inscribed with the serial number. In addition the ring is marked with the serial number and diamond size .57 ct. inscribed inside the shank of the ring...
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Enamel Silver Ring
Sold|$2,512
Art Nouveau Enamel Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Total weight: 9,3 grams. Ring size: 57 ( US 8 ). Resizable.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Silver
1900's Enameled Silver Ring
Sold|$980
1900's Enameled Silver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Total weight: 4,08 g. Ring size: 57 ( US 7 3/4 ) Re-sizable Dimensions: 0.67 x 0.79 in ( 1,7 x 2 cm ), Height: ca. 0.28 in ( 0,7 cm )
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese More Rings
Materials
Silver
Antique French Crossover Ring Belle Époque
Sold|$1,402
Antique French Crossover Ring Belle Époque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Quality H/SI1 estimate Ring size: 8 US os 57 europe sizeable This a very nice Belle Epoque ring.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque More Rings
Materials
Diamond
Modern Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Sold|$6,200
Modern Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Total weight: 5,59 g. Ring size: 57 ( US 7 3/4 ). Resizable Measurements: Width: 0.91 in ( 2,3 cm ), Length: 0.47 in ( 1,2 cm ), Height: 0.28 in ( 0,7 cm )
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Exceptional Coral Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Measurements: 1.38 x 0.98 in ( 3,5 x 2,5 cm ), Height: ( 3,3 cm ) Ring size: 57 ( 73/4 US )
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Entrelaces Ring
By Cartier
Located in Nashua, NH
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Entrelaces Ring. Size 57, U.S. size 7 1/4, ID2001, without original box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Golden Tiger Eye Stone Stone Ring in 14 Karat Gold Filled Ring by the Artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
Collection: Conversation Pieces Technique: Embrace Gemstone: Tiger Eye, polished Metal: 14k Yellow Gold-filled Ring Size: mm 18.2 US 8 UK Q FR 57 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Retro 1950s Amethyst Ring White and Rose Gold 14 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Ring size: 17 Europe/ 57 American
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Braid and Rope Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Braid and Rope Band Ring Ring Size: 57, UK P, US 8 Gold: 18K 8.528g.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
22ct Gold Vintage Artisan Ring With Two Repousse Images Of Lions
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
Ring size is: P (UK), 57 (EU), 8 (US), 17.9mm (inside ring diameter), 56.3mm (finger circumference).
Category
Antique 1880s Greek Hellenistic Dome Rings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Platinum Lady Di Engagement Ring with Brilliant and Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring) Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 57 & 18¼ , Size US 8 , Size UK: P½ - Free resizing (only f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Large Tsavorite Garnet, Black Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
786,482,8100 Designer: Cartier Collection: Panthere de Cartier Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 2 Pear Shaped Tsavorite Garnet Stones (eyes) 1 Opaque Sugarloaf Blac...
Category
2010s More Rings
Materials
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French "Toi Et Moi" Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
French work, circa 1900. sold with its original box. Weight: 5,10g Ring size: 57 (diameter 18/ US size 7,75). State : verry little scratches on the gold and platinium parts, visib...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.53 Carat Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Emerald weight: 1.90 CARAT Emerald shape: emerald Side diamonds weight: 0.63 CARAT Side diamonds shape: round/ pear/ marquises Side diamonds colour: F Side diamonds clarity: VS2 Go...
Category
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
French toi et moi Old Cut Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
France circa 1930 The ring size is 57 (FR) / 8 (US) Dimensions: Height - 7.2mm (0.928 in) Length - 11 mm (0.43in) Width - 11mm (0.43 in) Total weight: 4 gr
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Three Stone Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Harem Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Hallmarks: none, acid test shows 14ct gold; Crown central stones: 1 ruby, 2 diamonds of 0.15ct in total; Ring Size: 18, 57 or US size 8; Ring Weight: 1.7 grams;
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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Ring 57 For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the ring 57 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 134 vintage editions and 301 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a ring 57 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing ring 57 — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany & Co. and Mark Broumand each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a ring 57 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a ring 57, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Ring 57?
Prices for a ring 57 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $130 and can go as high as $725,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,667.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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.
Questions About Ring 57
- What is a size 57 ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021In the USA, a ring with 57 mm circumference is considered to be an 8.5 size ring. On the other hand, in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand it is Q 1/2. Find a variety of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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