$1,995Sale Price|48% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.18ct 3.6g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: Platinum PT950 Carat: 0.18ct Colour: D Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 3.6 grams Engravings/Markings: Signed Tiffany & Co PT950 Size/Measurement: Ring Size...
Diamond, Platinum
An Art-Deco Natural Green Carved & Pierced Jade (19mm) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Art-Deco c1930’s ring is in beautiful condition Set with an oval intricately carved (in floral motif) & pierced Natural Green Jade, measuring 19mm x 13mm of distinctive apple ...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 14mm x 8mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.52ct (0.28ct, 0.12ct, 0.12ct) Diamond De...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
An Art-Deco Willis & Sons 0.60ct Sapphire, Diamond 15K Gold & Platinum Halo Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
surrounded by old cut sparkles, totalling 0.30ct approx. securely set in Platinum halo style setting (nicely complimenting the sapphire) Rising above the finger by 5mm With elegant...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 6.7 grams Ring Size: N (54) - Resizable Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 16.5mm x 15.5mm Centre Diamond Weight: 1.07ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,995Sale Price|30% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.82ct 4.5g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: Platinum PT950 Carat: 0.82ct Colour: F Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Princess Cut Weight: 4.5 grams Engravings/Markings: Signed 27596819 .82ct Tiffany & Co. PT950. Size/Measurement:...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: N (54) - Resizable Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 10.5mm x 6mm Centre Stone Total Weight: 1.10ct, Colour: H, Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 10K Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stones : 6 x natural Australian solid crystal opal, gem weight 1.23ct 5 x natural diamonds, clarity “SI-I1”, colour “G-H”, total gem weight 0.23ct - Metal : 10ct 10k Solid Yell...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Brown and White Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 8.2 grams Ring Size: N (54) - Resizable Band Width: 1.7mm Face Dimensions: 17mm x 17mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.56ct Diamond Details...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster and Enamel Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.0 grams Ring Size: N (54) - Resizable Band Width: 3mm Head Dimensions: 26mm x 20mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.15ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cluster Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: 3,31gr Metal: 18kt white gold Condition: Very Good Stones: 1 Diamond • Cut: Square Cushion • Carat: 0.50ct approximately • Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow • Clarity: VS2 ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.40 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamonds Cluster White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: 9gr Metal: 18kt white gold Stones: Rubellite Tourmaline • Carat: 5.40ct • Cut: Oval Others: 133 Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total carat weight: 1.50ct approximately Condition...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Ring Size: N (53 1/2) - Resizable Band Width: 1.5mm - 1mm Face Dimensions: 9mm x 9mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.10ct Diamond Detai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Champagne Yellow Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones: 1 x natural blue sapphire, gem weight 3.08ct 14 x natural diamonds, clarity "SI1-I1", total gem weight 1.33ct - Metal: 18ct 18k 750 Solid Yellow Gold (Sta...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gol...
$2,743Sale Price|20% Off
2.61ct Bi Colour Green Yellow Australian Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
All with an excellent round brilliant cut. Very sparkly. Ring size N. The ring is re-sizeable. Ring is brand new and never worn.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Art-Deco 0.30ct Diamond Solitaire w Accents Milgrain Finish 18K Gold/Plat Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
., shoulders feature gorgeous milgrain finish Rounded shank is measuring 2mm, performed in 18K Yellow Gold Total item's weight: 2.4gr. Ring's size: N (re-sizable) Impeccable p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage French Lapis Lazuli Chain Link Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 9.7 grams Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 7.5mm Lapis Lazuli Dimensions: 3 (6mm x 4.5mm) Marked: 750 FRANCE Period: Circa. 1970 Box: The Vintage Jew...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.69ct G/H/SI Pear Shape Natural Diamond and 1.48ct Round Ruby in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.69ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI Total Ruby Weight: 1.48ct Total Weight: 5.2g Ring Size: N The Ring is in Excellent Condition
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 9.7 grams Ring Size: N (54) - Resizable Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 20mm x 10mm Total Emerald Weight: Approx. 2.50ct Total Diamond Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Pave Set Diamond Cluster Flower "Rose" Shaped Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Diamond cluster is visually striking, rising above the finger by 5.5mm measuring impressive 10 – 11mm across; Set within slightly raised rounded shoulders of 3mm, tapering down to ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
“C” Logo Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow, White & Rose Gold, Three-Colour Design
Located in London, GB
It sits comfortably on the finger and catches the light beautifully from every angle—sure to draw compliments anywhere you go. UK ring size: N 1/2 (resizing available upon request) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.8 grams Ring Size: N (54) Face Dimensions: 23mm x 11mm Principal Diamonds: Approx. 0.72 carats (0.18 carats each), Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS Furt...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,298Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring 1.15ct 4.65g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The ring weighs 4.65 grams and is a size N. Signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.7 grams Ring Size: N 1/2 (54.5) - Resizable Band Width: 2mm - 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 27mm x 11mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.66ct Total Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.4 grams Ring Size: N 1/2 (55) Face Dimensions: 18mm x 15mm Sapphire Weight: Approx. 1.00ct Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.60 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl shamrock ring, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Total weight: 2.95g. UK/AU ring size N US ring size 6.5 EU / MM ring size 53.16 Any questions or queries please contact us.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
0.25ct Ruby and diamond antique engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
It has a band width of no and is available in ring size N 1/2. The secondary stone is a diamond with a fancy coloured diamond intensity and a very slightly included (VS2) clarity gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
William Drummond & Co Art-Deco 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K/Plat Ring
By William Drummond
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rounded shank is measuring 2mm, performed in 18K Yellow Gold, bearing maker’s mark “W.D.” on inside (for William Drummond) – stamped 18K Plat Total item's weight: 2.2gr. Ring's...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
0.25ct Solitaire with Accents Diamond Engagement Ring in 10K Gold by M. Hill.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Ring's size: N (re-sizable) The ring comes in a box, accompanied by valuation certificate
Diamond, 10k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Diamond (0.60ct) Contour U-Shaped Wishbone Fitted Wedding Band
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold (stamped 750), adorned with 4 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.60ct in total, of G colour, VS clarity Total weight: 5.00gr. Rings' s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The diameter of the cluster measures approximately 8mm Weight 1.8g UK Ring Size N 1/2 US Ring Size 7 1/4 Can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us for more inf...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Marquise Ring 9ct Gold w Silver Arts & Crafts
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stones : 3 x rose cut natural diamonds (approx. 4.5mm & 1.9mm, total gem weight 0.25ct estimated) - Metal : Solid 9ct Rose Gold Band & Silver Top (Tested) - Ring Size :...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage Yellow and White Zircon cluster ring, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
UK/AU ring size N US ring size 6.25 EU ring size 52.50 Total weight 2.15 grams Approx 5.5mm length ring face and 1.6mm band width The ring does not come boxed it is shown in the i...
Zircon, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricate undulating band is performed in gold & etched with 'WM Rudd 13 April 1768, aged 64', Ring’s size: N Total item’s weight: 2.4gr. Dimensions of the oval front: 13mm x 11....
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The diameter of the cluster measures approximately 9mm, the band width measures approximately 1.7mm. Weight 2.5g UK Ring Size N US Ring Size 7 Can be resized using our resizing ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Swarovski Large White Silver Square Crystals Nirvana Cocktail Chunky Ring, 55
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Square Large Crystals Nirvana Cocktail Chunky Ring, Size N, 55, White Silver Tone In excellent condition.
Silver Plate
Antique Amethyst and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, three stone
Located in NEWARK, GB
Marks and era: Stamped 18 for 18ct gold, Early Edwardian era, c1900s Condition: Good used condition overall, some age commensurate surface wear and signs of use. UK/AU ring size N ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Leto Lama IGI Certified 1.3 Ct Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade and One of A Kind IGI Certified 1.35 Ct Emerald from Zambia in Emerald Cut Minor Oil Ring Weight: 4.7 grams Butterfly Dimensions: Width 2.6 x Height 1.46 cm Band Width: 3...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier 18ct Tri-Colour Gold Medium Les Must Ring - Size: US 6 3/4
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold and 18ct Rose Gold Medium Les Must de Cartier Ring Product Details Brand: Cartier Model: Les Must de Cartier Ring Product Title: 18ct White...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique blue enamel star ring, Diamond and pearl, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Marks and era: Stamped 18c to the inner band, Late Victorian era c1890s UK/AU ring size N US ring size 6.5 Condition: Good used condition overall, light surface wear commensurate w...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
0.55ct Marquise Diamond "Love" Solitaire 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Ring’s size: N ½ (re-sizable) Of European provenance, this ring is vintage circa 1950’s The ring comes in a vintage-looking box, accompanied by valuation certificate
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
8.30ct Star Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
- Star Sapphire: 8.30ct, pale blue - Rubies: 2.48ct - Diamonds: 0.12ct - Metal: 14ct yellow gold - Ring Size: N (UK) / ~6.75 (US) Fei Liu Fine Jewellery is an independent jeweller...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Tendrement Wedding Band 2.44g
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Metal: Platinum Carat: N/A Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: N/A Weight: 2.44 grams Engravings/Markings: VCA Pt950 54 JX024015 Size/Measurement: Ring Size N 1/2 Current Condition: Exce...
Platinum
Platinum 13.68ct Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring - Fei Liu
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
- Metal: Platinum with yellow-gold plated claws - Emerald: 13.68ct sugarloaf - Diamonds: 1.50ct of baguette cuts and brilliant cuts - Ring Size: N (UK) / ~ 6.75 (US) Fei Liu Fine ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cabochon Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, with partial British hallmarks and the maker’s mark SDW. Ring size N (US 6.75). Total weight approximately 8.7 grams.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.50ct Princess Cut Amethyst & Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Solid shoulders are adorned with 6 round sparkling diamonds, pave set, of excellent colour & clarity 9K yellow gold shank measures solid 3 – 4mm & is easily re-sizable Yellow gold...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.71ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire, 1.00ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Italian Ring, GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Ring’s size: N ½ (re-sizable) Shoulder measure substantial 11mm, tapering down to solid rounded 6mm shank Natural Ceylon sapphires from Sri Lanka are among the most prized in t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,157Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
• Condition: Good used condition, professionally cleaned and polished • Materials: French platinum and 18ct yellow gold • Weight: 2.5 grams • Ring Size: N (UK) / 9 1/4 (US) • B...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kunzite and Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in Platinum, UK, Circa 1990
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Stamped as 950 for Platinum. Ring size N½ (US size 7). Total weight approximately 6.89 grams.
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Vintage Louis Vuitton Gold Tone Pearl Ring, Early 2000s, Size N
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Portland, England
Details: Era: Early 2000s Brand: Louis Vuitton Materials: Gold-tone metal, pearls Condition: Very good vintage condition Serial number: LE0155, model code: M68069 Weight...
Pearl, Gold Plate
3.76ct Marquise Mandarin Spessartine Garnet, Diamond, 18K Gold Dress Ring + GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
~ The prong setting with an opened back showcase the gem off at its best - crafted with refined elegance in 18K White Gold (stamped 750) It is adorned with sparkling round dia...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 14kt Rose Natural Pink & White Diamond Gold Eternity Ring, Size 4.75
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Additionally, it showcases 25 round brilliant diamonds, with a total weight of 0.38 carats (cttw), graduating in size. The band measures 3mm wide at its widest point, tapering down t...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1.03ct Earth-Mined Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Ring's size: N (re-sizable) or 6 1/2 (US) Fabulous solitaire design celebrates the diamond in its purest form, placing a single stone at the centre without distraction.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Santa Maria Type Aquamarine, Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
. ~~ Designed as a cocktail ring, it’s centrally set with a Natural Aquamarine of splendid and the most desirable medium blue colour (rare & sought-after), which looks even more...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Ring 24 Diamonds .75cttw Size 6, 2.9 g
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring is size 6, 950 platinum, and weighs 2.9g grams.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond 1.23 Carat Ring, Size 5.5, Designer RGC
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Platinum & 14kt White Gold Diamond 1.23cttw Ring by Rock N Gold Creations. High quality pre-owned statement ring in excellent condition designed by Rock N Gold Creations.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1.52ct Cushion Cut Earth-Mined GIA Diamond (E/SI) 18K White Gold Ring by Diamor.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Total item's weight: 6.1gr. Ring's size: N ½ (re-sizable) The ring comes in a box, accompanied by original valuation certificate – valued at $27,400 & dated August 2012 – ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond, Ruby Plaque Ring, Old European Diamond
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details • Platinum (marked 850 Plat) • Old European Cut diamond approximately 0.57 carats (VS1-2, H-J) • Additional diamonds approximately 1.50 carats total • Total Diamond weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$9,520Sale Price|30% Off
Pink Spinel 2.50ct Asscher .97cttw Diamond Platinum Ring, New, 10.4 gr, 6 size
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand New Natural Asscher-cut 2.50 ct Fancy Pink Spinel Ring with .97 cttw Round Brilliant Diamonds in 950 Platinum by designer Rock N Gold Creations. This stunning ring is perfect a...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Mauboussin Chance of Love N°1 White Gold Engagement Ring with Diamonds size 52
By Mauboussin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top : 6x6 mm The Mauboussin Chance of Love N°1 White Gold Engagement Ring is a symbol of elegance and romance. Crafted in 18-karat white gold, this engagement ring features exquisit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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