1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca 1920s -1930s with natural beautifully Purple natural Star Ruby stone 8.75mm x 7.75mm x 6mm /ca. 5 ct with minor flaws accented with 4 Diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three natural River Pearls. Crown : 7.5 mm in diameter x 2.7 mm deep. Larger pearl is Ø 2.25 m...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald and Trapezoid Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7x5mm...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Three Stones Ring featuring solid 14K Gold band holding three natural Emeralds set in Platinum or White gold clusters.
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Oval Teal Montana Sapphire Ring with Pear Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Teal Montana SapphireMain Stone Color: Medium Greenish BlueMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Siz...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
Note: We will not be responsible for any physical/color changes that may occur as a result of heating of the stones during the process of resizing. We will not be responsible if in t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1ctw Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US/4.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Three - Stone Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow and White Gold frame holding 3 gem stones, period ca.1920s -1940s.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Solid Silver Dainty Lemon Quartz with Cubic Zirconia Gemstone Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Lemon Quartz with Cubic Zirconia Gemstone Ring in sterling silver you shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zi...
Quartz, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 1.5ctw White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 / 2.5 g
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s - 1930s Renaissance styled Three Stones Ring handmade with carved band in solid 18K Orange Gold and clusters in Silver.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 2.45 ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Blue SapphireMain Stone Color: Dark to Medium BlueMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Siz...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.5 ct Aquamarine and Round Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AquamarineMain Stone Color: Swiss BlueMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x7mmMain Stone Ca...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
CERTIFIED 1.80CT Pear Cut Emerald And 0.48CT Diamond Tria Ring Solid 18kt Gold
Located in Fatih, 34
The Symbolize your everlasting love with this one-of-a-kind, bold and luxurious Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring! With its beautiful emerald gemstone and surrounding sparkling dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with three stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural old European cut Sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
Not hallmarked ,metal tested solid 18K. The crown with stones is 10 mm x 7 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or Silver clusters.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.1 ct Opal and Half Moon Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with high Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 9x7m...
Opal, Diamond, Gold
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond cut Diamonds. Largest in the center Ø 3.5 mm / 0.17 ct and two on its flanks Ø 3.2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933. Larger Old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.56 ct. + 2 minors Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct. each of the same c...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
A ring from 1920s - 1930s, Art - Deco period, very likely German. Band hallmarked 585. Crown is 17 mm x 12 mm long x 7 mm deep. Top of crown in 14K White Gold or Platinum. Large ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Trendy Crossover Diamond Ring Natural Stone Solid Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Unique Trendy Artistic Crossover style Gold Ring 14k White Solid Gold approx 4.70 grams Finger size 7 Natural Diamonds approx 1.10 carat H-SI gift box and appraisal included (gm...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,313Sale Price|30% Off
Amethyst Quartz Solid Stone Ring Purple Crystals Raw Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Ring made of natural Solid Quartz Stone with Amethyst Crystals gemstone origin - Brazil ring weight - 15.7 grams ring size - 9 US / diameter 19 / N 20 / circumference 60 stone measur...
Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz
Dual Birthday Stone Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Dual Birthday Stone Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Promise Ring His And Her Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Three Stone Wedding Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Three Stone Wedding Anniversary Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$492Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring July Birth Stone Ring Zodiac July Stone Ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Garnet Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This garnet vintage-style three stone ring glows with creative romance, featuring a rich garnet at the center as the heart of the design.
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$544Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings. This eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Two stone diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This two stone ring is made in 18 karat yellow gold and set with two small but very pretty brilliant cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three-Stone Style 18k Solid White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three-Stone Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.1 carats and diamonds of 2.03 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,644Sale Price|30% Off
Large Solid Quartz Ring Raw Uncut Stone Unisex healing jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Large ring made of Solid Quartz quartz origin - Brazil gemstone carving - Idar Oberstein, Germany stone measurements - 0.98 х 1.57 in / 25 х 40 mm ring weight - 17.46 grams ring size...
Quartz, Crystal
$3,470Sale Price|30% Off
Black Agate Crystals Solid Ring hand made black stone gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Large statement ring made from natural black Agate with crystals Agate origin - Brazil measurements - 0.39 х 1.57 in / 10 х 40 mm weight of the ring - 13.25 grams ring size - 8.5 US...
Agate, Crystal
$3,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.77 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Pearl Victorian Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.88 carat.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich with Victorian era romance, this vintage-inspired five stone band ring features a graceful row of luminous amethysts glowing in regal violet hues.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant look with this Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring, designed to showcase elegance in perfect harmony.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Turquoise w/ Green Stone & Citrine Hand Sculpted Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 13.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.6mm (a...
Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchantingly elegant, this Natural Emerald Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring blends vibrant color with luminous beauty.
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pave Brilliant Yellow & Green Stones Wavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Yellow & Green Stones - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Brilliant Yellow & Vivid Green Stones Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.86 Grams Ring...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Solitaire Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A refined choice for engagements, proposals, anniversaries, or meaningful everyday wear. ★MATERIALS★ ♥ Centre Stone: Natural Diamond Shape - Round Weight - 1 ct Clarity: SI Color:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Three Stone Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This bypass ring features three marquise-cut natural diamonds aligned across tw...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Pearl Three Stone Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully composed around three natural emeralds, this Emerald Three Stone Ring is framed with luminous pearls in a romantic Victorian-inspired design.
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$760Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Off-Center Set Multi Stone Stackable Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Multi Stone Gemstone Weight - 0.77 cts Gemstone pcs - 7 Gemstone shape - Baguette, Pear, Round Gemstone size - 4 x 2, ...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity Seven Stone Aquamarine Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AquamarineMain Stone Color: Swiss BlueMain Stone Grade: AAAAMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone S...
Aquamarine, Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Diamond Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the timeless romance of the Victorian era, this vintage-style five stone band ring showcases vivid green emeralds set in a graceful curved row across warm yellow gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$312Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Two Stone Tourmaline and Diamond Stackable Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Tourmaline and Diamond Stackable Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.05 carats and diamonds of 0.03 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Blue Topaz Victorian Style Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 4.40 carat.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 3 Stone Ring Past Present Future Solid Gold princess cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
3 Stone Ring - Past Present Future Three Natural Princess cut Diamonds Pre-Owned - Great Condition 14k White Gold approx 4.2 grams Finger size 6 Diamonds size 1 center square/princ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.99 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3 Stone Natural Diamond Solitaire Proposal Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★MATERIALS★ ♥ Centre Stone: Natural Diamond Shape - Round Weight - 1.30ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone - Natural Diamond (Accent/Side) Diamond Shape - Round Diamond Weight - 0...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures 11mm x 10.5mm x 2.7mm deep / ca. 5ct ...
Other, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Radiant Cut Three Stone Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring features a radiant-cut lab-grown diamond in the center, flanked by tw...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Emerald Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.14 carat.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Five Stone Natural Diamond Stacking Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This five-stone diamond ring features a seamless mix of marquise and pear-shap...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Two Stone Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with a ring that speaks to the heart. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold (oxidized) Ring Si...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Five Stone Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Ideal for festive events, evening gatherings, or standout gifting. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 2.19 ct Color: Pink ♥ Stone: Natural Diamo...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
Blue Topaz Vintage Style Five Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.64 carat.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 Solid Rose Gold Pink Baguette Cut Stone and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Solid Rose Gold Pink Stone and Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14K Solid Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 1.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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