Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four other charms are gold octagons with cabochon emeralds set in the corners and a cabochon ruby in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vintage Webb bangle is made of 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, cabochon rubies (approximately 0.75 carat total), emeralds (approximately 0.65 carat total), round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.49 Carat Natural Alexandrite and Diamond Bracelet Made in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous bracelet featuring 0.49 Carats, Natural Alexandrite and 0.38 Carats of Diamond Accents made in 18K Yellow Gold. Alexandrites produce a natural color-change phenomenon as t...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. There are many types of opal found in deposits around the world.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN OPAL VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD PENDANT! BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SOLID OPAL. AUTHENTIC HUGE ANTIQ IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Julia-Plana won his first Diamonds International Awards in 1965, for a ‘V’ shaped bracelet of structured gold links decorated with diamonds, and won the award a second time in 1967, ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Top Made in 18K Gold & PLAT
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant top featuring a Australian Boulder Opal and Diamonds made in 18 Karat Gold and Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibiting...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 18k Gold
SALAVETTI Pearls Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 108 Ctw Aquamarines And Beryls
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
Salavetti offers a wide range of jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, which are crafted from gold, platinum, and precious stones such as diamonds, rub...
Pearl, Green Beryl, Aquamarine, Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold...
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Necklace: 5 Oval Cabochon Natural Rubies equal 15.75ct. 5 Cabochon Natural Sapphires total 13.75 carats. 3 Oval Cabochon Natural Emeralds equal 6.60 carats. 150 Round Brilliant Natur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Coral Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
Key Features: 18K white gold band ring Carved coral flower centerpiece Sapphires, rubies, and emeralds (cabochon cut) Natural white diamonds: brilliant cut Total weight: 22.2 grams ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Clustered 39.39 Carat Cabochon Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby Ring in 18K White Gold Setting Embellished with Cabochon Emerald, Cabochon Rubies, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamonds We offer a one-time complimentary resizing service fo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
3.48 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring with Diamond, Emerald, Rubies
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.48 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Emerald, Rubies Please let us know upon checkout should you wish to have the ring resized.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat ring consist of 2 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, J /K in color and SI in clarity. The ruby and emerald have an approximate total weight of .75 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Paris Craft House 13.51 Carat Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Flower Ring
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 13.51ct Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Unavailable|$2,145
Ring, Emerald and Ruby, 18 Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
Antique ring in moghol style. The ring has a center cabochon cut emerald set with two marquise cut rubies. Unique piece. US size : 5,5 UK size : L FR size : 50 Brand : 5 OCTOBRE D...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,564
Seaman Schepps Yellow Gold, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Torino, IT
Glamourous Tutti Frutti Ring in Yellow Gold with 3 cabochon cut gems: Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,175
1990s Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Gemstone Gumdrop Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handmade 18kt. yellow gold cabochon gemstone ring. The center is set with a cabochon emerald weighing approx .40cts. surrounded in white gold with 10 bead set round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,000
David Webb Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large and impressive David Webb ring, crafted in 18k gold and platinum, set with approx. 0.90ctw in diamonds, as well as ruby, sapphire and emerald cabochons.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$53,101
1970s Boucheron Oval Pink Coral Emerald Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Boucheron engraved yellow gold ring with one oval pink coral peau d'ange, 3 cabochon emerald drops, 10 cabochon ruby and 3 brilliant-cut diamond.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A ring composed of 3 components. The base of the ring is a flower. It consists of treated ruby petals, Diamonds, emeralds and enamel on the border of the ring and below as well. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k yellow gold ladies cast multi gemstone & diamond ring with a bright finish.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$28,950
Andreoli Emerald Ruby Diamond Cabochon Bead Art Deco Style 18 Karat Cocktail
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Emerald Ruby Dome Diamond Cabochon Bead Art Deco Style 18KT Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$25,000
8.3 Carat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Multicolored Gems Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a rare 8.3-carat Burmese ruby cabochon, beautifully complemented by diamonds, sapphires, amethyst, and emeralds, which orbit the center like plane...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k...
Unavailable|$12,000 / item
Antique Burma Ruby Diamond Emerald Wedding Band, Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Halo Ruby Statement Ring, 18K Gold Ruby Wedding Ring, Antique Ruby Diamond Promise Ring, Art Deco Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring For Her Item Description → Handmade, Made to order ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Cabochon Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.55 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.08 Carat of Diamond Accents ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$25,500
An Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Gold 'Secret' Ring by Monica Rich Kosann
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind "Secret" Ring set with a carved emerald accented by cabochon rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$299,999
Bayco 11.28 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
A unique 18kt yellow gold and oxidized silver ring centered upon a superb 11.28 carat sugarloaf Colombian emerald, certified by AGL and C.Dunaigre, set atop a pillow of pavé colorles...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$42,481
David Webb Sapphires, Ruby, Emeralds and Diamonds Fruit Salad Ring
By David Webb
Located in Torino, IT
David Webb dramatic color contrast cocktail ring in18 karat yellow gold and platinum with 6 cabochon Rubies, 2 wide cabochon Sapphires, 3 cabochon Emeralds and diamonds, weighing ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$48,000
Andreoli CDC Certified Ruby Burma Cabochon Diamond Art Deco Style Dome Ring
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 7.77 carat Ruby Burma origin dome shaped cabochon center stone surrounded with 4.25 carat of F-G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity Step Emerald Baguette Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,750
Estate 14k Sapphire, Ruby, & Emerald Three Band Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pair of estate gold bands! These matching rings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and each feature a different invisibly-set colorful cabochon.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,560
16.7 Carat Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds This magnificent cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 16.7 carat Tanzanite cabochon richly vivid in violet-bluish hues.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$14,000
12.75 Carat Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds This magnificent cocktail ring features a lustrous Tanzanite cabochon richly vivid in violet-bluish hues.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Engagement Ring, Fashion Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Natural Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Engagement Ring, Fashion Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.13 Carat of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque, 18 Carat Gold, Cabochon Sapphire and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check out our other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise, amethyst, j...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Unavailable|$10,250
1.88ct Oval Muzo Emerald And Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- 18ct White Gold - 4.8g - Oval Cabochon Muzo Colombian Emerald 1.88ct - 13 x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds F-VS Approx 0.36ct - Finger Size (Australian 'K') - (US 5.1/4) - Total Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.11 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 1 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 1 CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.21 Carat of Diamond Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
6 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 6 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.21 Carats of Diamond Accents ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$15,200 / item
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 5 CT Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 5 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.38 Carat of Diamond Accents...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,900
Multigem Gold Mogul Ring
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
An 18kt yellow gold contemporary mogul ring. The ring is set with a cabochon sapphire. a cabochon emerald, a cabochon cats eye chrysoberyl, a polki diamond and cabochon rubies.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. ‘Cabochon’ is the name for a domed cut, and apart from free-form tumbled beads, it is historically the oldest stone cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.018 Carat of Diamond Accents ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,500
Set Of Three Gem Diamond Gold Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Suite of three rings: 18K yellow gold with cabochon sapphire, cabochon emerald, cabochon ruby diamond rings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,500
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
Surrounding the opal are diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds forming a cluster head.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
22K gold pink green enamel nine precious gemstones (navratna) Mughal ring
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A 22K gold ring decorated with Indian Benarasi Meena (enamel) and studded with nine precious natural gemstones including diamond. The enamel on this ring is an old art which comes f...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hesso...
Unavailable|$15,000
Spectacular Colored Stone Pearl Diamond gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The very large, domed ring designed like a giant bubble of cabochon rubies, sapphires and emeralds (3 rubies weighing approximately 8 carats total, 4 emeralds weighing approximately ...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$25,960 / set
Bulgari Gold Earrings and Ring Set with Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari Earrings and Ring in yellow gold, white gold set with cabochon cut emerald and rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,864
Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Please check out our other items. Each set with extraordinary gemstones: diamond, sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, turquoise, amethyst, j...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Incredible Antique, Belle Époque, 18 Carat Gold Peach Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Moonstone and diamond ring, circa 1910. At the heart of this ring is a wonderful peach coloured moonstone with a characteristic white sheen, held in a finely millegrained mount in wa...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$8,200
18k Yellow Gold & Gem-Set Buckle Ring
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two cabochon rubies, one cabochon emerald and one cabochon sapphire Six round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.50 carats Stamped 'WEBB' for David Webb Size 5.5
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,625
Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
UK size J 1/2, US size 5, 13.94g gold (heavy!), tests as 22-24K gold 3.7mm diameter ruby cabochon, approx 2.6mm diamonds, the ring rises 15.5mm from the finger A truly astounding o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$1,195
Vintage Multi-Stone, Yellow Gold Bombe Flower Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring numerous round-cut blue, pink, and white sapphires, emeralds, rubies, round cabochon black star sapphires, and cultured pearls, set in an 18k yellow gold bombe form flower ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,260
Princess Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Length 16 inches. Square emerald cut sapphire and princess cut diamond ring in 18k white gold.
White Gold
Antique Victorian, French, Natural 'Ox Blood' Coral Cocktail Ring, Original Box
Located in Rochford, Essex
Lots of vintage and antique engagement rings! Each set with extraordinary gemstones: Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, Opal, Peridot, Moonstone, Amethyst, Natural Pearls...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,000
Carved Tutti Frutti Motif Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Custom hand crafted 18kt white gold "Tutti Frutti" motif 7.00 carats of combined hand carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Cabochons, with 3.75 carats of VS clarity and F color Di...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,800
15 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Mixed Gemstone Pedant
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 15 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Mixed Gemstone Pedant Stones: Amethyst Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Stone Weight - 15 Carat Other Stones: Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Onyx, Quart...
Amethyst, Emerald, Onyx, Black Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$24,000
Cabochon Ruby Emerald Emeralds Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A powerful cocktail ring in 18kt white gold with two baguette cut and eighteen round brilliant cut diamonds (app. 1 ct total), emerald, highlighting two cabochon rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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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