Antique Napoleon III Toi et Moi Ring, 0.50ct Diamond & Pearl, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Toi et Moi ring in yellow gold 750 thousandths and platinum 850 thousandths, centered on a white button pearl and an old-cut diamond, underlined by scrolls set with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier Round Emerald Shelly Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 5 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare and hard to find piece. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle hallmark.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
The ring weighs 11.8 grams. Marked 750 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Authenticity is guaranteed for every item we sell.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Large Square Cocktail 18k White Gold Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested sta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 62.26 Carat Natural Green Peridot & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Green Peridot — 62.26 carats Diamonds: 5.53 carats total (54 round brilliant-cut) Diamond Quality: F/G color, VS–SI clarity Total Weight:...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
This ring has 750 and Swedish Customs / import hallmarks, European, made in ca.1930s - 1950s.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold Round Brilliant Lemon Lime Citrine and Pebbled Finished Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous ring has a faceted, round faceted, lemon lime color citrine, approximately 3.69 CTS and set upon a matte pebbled finished band ring.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Superb solitaire ring in white gold 750, prong set with 1 emerald cut diamond with following characteristics: Weight: 3.01 ct Colour: G Clarity: vvs2 Fluorescence: medium blue Polis...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Vivid Pink Tourmaline Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Top grade stone measuring just under 6mm. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished and cleaned. in excellent condition.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated 1.12 CT Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
The center stone is surrounded by natural round diamonds forming a delicate bezel and continuing along the shoulders of the band, with forty diamonds in total weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25-7.5 #16115
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Ring Size: 7.25-7.5 Stamped: 750 Weight: 21.3 gr./ 1.3 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 18k White Gold Band Dome Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Approx. 0.80 carat total with excellent cut, clarity and colour. VVS D-F. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number. A rare vintage piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bypass Style Leaf Motif Double Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Design: Openwork leaf / branch motif Metal: 18 Karat Rose gold Gemstones: Diamonds Ring Size: One is a size 6 & other is a size 6.75 Ring Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Ring Band Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ecrou de Cartier Ring in 18K Rose Gold Size 54
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Collection: Ecrou de Cartier Type: Ring Material: Rose Gold (750/1000) Cartier Size: 54 Width: 2.5 mm Theme: Romantic, Love Scope of Delivery: Box and Papers ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18 karat gold and "D.Y" for David Yurman.
Citrine, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring , 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian 16x13 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Signet Ring Cushion Shaped, 750/- YG, Carnelian, 16.0 x 13.0 mm with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 51033/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: C...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Yellow G., Heliotrope 13.3 x 11.5 mm, Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring 13.3 x 11.5 mm in 18k Yellow Gold, Heliotrope/bloodstone with Engraving Signet ring cushion shaped, 750/- YG, heliotrope, 13.3 x 11.5 mm with engraving Re...
Other, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Cornflower Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is hallmarked/stamped Tiffany & Co. 750. Ring has been professionally polished...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2.63 Ct EGL Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
These accent diamonds showcase G-I color and VS-SI clarity. The inside of the ring bears the stamp "750."
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Arno Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.63 Carat Rubellite and Green Tourmaline Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Total stone weight 6.63 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 5-3/4
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A top quality diamond with excellent colour, clarity and cut. Measures 3.4mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial number, diamond carat weight and a French eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette 18k White Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest natural diamonds in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial numb...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold Retro Antique
Located in New York, NY
The ring is hallmarked 750 for 18 Karat Gold with a maker's mark that I cannot decipher.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is stamped 750 for purity. The diamonds are of Vs/Si clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.48ct Diamond Cigar Band Sz 8.25 Ring Mixed Cuts 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested sta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1837 6mm Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collection: Tiffany & Co. 1837 Ring Size: 8 Stamped: Tiffany & Co., 750, 1837, 1997 Ring Graduated Band Width: 6mm Total Weight of Item: 8.30 grams Estat...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briolette Garnet Cluster Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Italy"
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Gold Ribbon Ring with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Total Diamond Weight 3.47 carats Total Blue Sapphire Weight 2.67 carats Ring size 6.5 Stamped KRYPELL 750
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sugarloaf Blue Sapphire & Diamond Mimi 18k Gold Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Has been professionally polished and cleaned. The ring is signed Cartier Paris 750 with serial number and French gold eagle hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Center sapphire 2.30 carats Diamonds 1.50 carat Rubies and sapphires 1.67 carats Finger size 6.5 sizing may be available The ring is stamped 750 18K Italy
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
The ring mount is stamped, 750 for 18k gold. There is a gross weight of 3.3 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Enamel Dome Ring Sz 6 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested standa...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery and this piece is no exception. The ring is signed VCA 750 with serial nu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternating Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.75 CTW Ring Size: 9.5 Graduat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.35ct Aquamarine Diamond Square Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bezel-Set 0.80 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 2000–2025) Style: Solitaire / Bezel-Set Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰) Gemstone: 1 × Brilliant-Cut Diamond, ~0.80 ct (G color, VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Purple Amethyst Rose Cut 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Top grade stone measuring 8.1mm with bezel. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750 France. A rare piece no longer available in stores.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Solo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
A unique and beautiful stone. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers. Ring weighs XXg Ring size UK L1/2 - US 6 - EU52 - The ring is re-sizeable.
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Diamond Dome Ring Sz 5 Wide Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Krementz Heart Cut Tourmaline 18K Ring with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring Size: 6.25 Ring Ornament Dimensions: 11.6mm x 9.6mm Ring Graduated Band Width: 3mm - 3.1mm Ring W...
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has been professionally polished and clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Hematite Dome Ring Vintage Sz 4.5 Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "VCA" along with the serial number.
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.05ct Natural Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 80s Sz 5 Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold “Tank-Style” Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of mid-century French design, this solid 18K yellow gold ring (hallmarked “750”) presents a bold “tank” silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Pear-Shaped Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 1990–2025) Style: Toi et Moi Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Gemstones: 2 Pear-Shaped Emeralds (total approx. 1.00 ct) 10 Baguet...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery. Ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has been professionally polished and clea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Gold Diamond Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Embrace bold elegance with our big dome rings in 750 gold, making a lasting fashion statement Please note that this ring is available exclusively as a made-to-order item, ensuring th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and .25 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight 0.25 carats Stamped 750 Ring size 6.25 sizing options may be available
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Masked Angel Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 6.75 Signed Jewelry
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold in addition to Carrera y Carrera hallmarks and the serial number.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold- Stamped 750 Makers Mark L B Ld Pretty, vintage solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold Contemporary Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Topaz Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1980 A fabulous, contemporary piece.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
90s Cartier Tank Francaise Ring EU 50 Sz 5.25 Band 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K White Gold Diamond 14 Carat Blue Zircon Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Modern Inspired Extremely Vibrant Blue Zircon Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Oval Blue Zircon 14 Carats, 36 Round ...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold, 1970s 6.50 Carat Diamond Pave & Baguette Cut, Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 1970s Prepare to be captivated by this exquisite vintage ring, crafted in 18ct white gold and dating back to the glamorou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
90s Cartier Pave Diamond Heart Ring Sz 5.25 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "Cartier" along with the serial number and the ring size "50"
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Assay mark: 750 Ring size: 50 (EU) / 5 1/4 (US) Weight: 7.42 gr.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère De Cartier Emeralds Onyx 0.75ct Pave Diamond Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Panthère de Cartier ring, white gold 750/1000, set with 81 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, emeralds, and onyx.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Peridot Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring US4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best diamonds and gemstones in their jewellery, this piece is no exception. The ring is signed Tiffany & Co. 750. The ring has b...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage, Gents Signet Ring, Blue Lapis Lazuli in Bimetal 18K White & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
With oval lapis lazuli surrounded by a detailed rope twist border, stamped "CM 750". UK ring size "V" - it can be resized upon request.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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