Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and 3.0 Carat Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling mix of 18 karat yellow gold and blue enamel forms the head, body, and tail of the snake, while 3 carats of old mine-cut diamonds replicate its scales and cabochon rubies c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Black Opal and Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Exotic Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The body and tail of the parrot features diamonds, emeralds, rubies, blue and yellow sapphires set its trailing feathers, rubies on its eyes.
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian technique...
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Chanel 1993 93A Green Gripoix Multicolor CC Stamp Long necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
It features hand-wired deep green glass beads paired with iconic Gripoix poured glass cabochons in vivid jewel tones—ruby red, cobalt blue, emerald green, and amber—each framed in ri...
Bvlgari Tubogas Cabochon Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Bvlgari Tubogas Cabochon Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring 18-karat yellow, expandable iconic Bvlgari ring has alternating gemstones surrounded by diamonds. The measurements of the ring...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76 Carat Cabochon Ruby Emerald Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k white gold ring, this ring centers a lovely cabochon ruby that weighs 1.76ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seaman Schepps 14K WG diamond ruby and emerald ring set with 16 brilliant cut diamonds 4 cabochon cut rubies & 4 cabochon cut emeralds Accent ring top is curved for a perfec...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt White, Yellow Pink Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby
By Micheletto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Micheletto 18kt White, Yellow & Pink Gold Ring With Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Can be purchased with a matching bracelet as seen on the photographs.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Emerald with Ruby Diamond Onyx Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful certified 3.2 carat natural cabochon emerald is prong set in 16 French cut rubies and outer round diamond halo, punctuated the corners with black onyx.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$975
Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With bright polished yellow gold in abundance, this bold design features a vibrant center 1.5 carat emerald cabochon and two .15 carat ruby accents.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a Greek-inspired design adorned with vibrant rubies and emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lalaounis emerald ruby 18k yellow gold ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Lalaounis 18k yellow gold ring showcases a 1.70-carat cabochon cut emerald, accented by two cabochon cut rubies totaling 2.40 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,350
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold showcasing 2 freshwater pearls measuring 8mm in diameter, an emerald and a ruby cabochon weighing approximately .20 carats total, and 8 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Gold Rings
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
For everyday ease and elegance, Bulgari signature pieces are unrivaled. These three rings, in Bulgari’s iconic tubogas motif, are each set with a vibrant cabochon stone – a .65 carat...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$120,000
JAR Diamond, Emerald, & Ruby Ring
By JAR
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, & Ruby Ring by JAR An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a central round cut diamond set inside a cabochon emerald flanked by 6 buff top rubies Signed JAR Paris...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,560
Ruby Emerald Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as an entwined snake, the head set with an oval cut ruby and a round cut diamond, a round cut cabochon emerald in the mouth. All the body engraved simulating the flakes o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1980's 18 karat yellow gold ring with a center navette shaped design set with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds on either side and 2 cabochon emeralds and 1 cabochon ruby bezel set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Vintage David Webb Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 25mm wide design area is comprised of a total of six ruby, sapphire, and emerald cabochons, bezel set in a field of chunky and very dimensional gold nuggets, flanked on both edges ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine 18k yellow gold ring with pave set diamonds and a combination of sapphire, ruby, and emerald cabochon stones, by Cartier.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vimtage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A bold and sensuous expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient” cockta...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 5.00 Carat This Ring is fro...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 21.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds 2.00 Carat Natural Blue Sapphi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald 22 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is set with cabochon emerald and ruby gemstones.
Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,199
David Webb Emerald Ruby Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring is by no other than David Webb. It has a hammered Yellow Gold finish with a Carved Emerald of approximately 8 carats and Ruby Cabochons ( 13) decorate the sides.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat This Ring is from...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat This Ring is from...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat This Ring...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Emerald and Ruby Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very old ring , vintage Has a center pearl and three tiny cabochon of ruby and three tiny cabochon of emeralds.
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Carved Natural Red Ruby - 0.50 carat Carved Natural Green Emerald - 0.50 carat Carved Natural Blue Sapp...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Estate Vintage Multi-Gemstone Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a lovely Estate Vintage Multi Gemstone Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring! Featuring one oval cabochon Sapphire, 12 round brilliant cut Emeralds, and four caboc...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat Natural Yel...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Weighing 8.85 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold ring One of a Kind 5.45 Carat Burma ruby GIA certificate Country of Origin Myanmar Two old mine diamonds weighing 1.40 carats Pave set diamond weighing 2 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon Set in the Center of the ring 28 Carats Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri La...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon Set in the Center of the ring 28 Carats Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri La...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bvlgari Roma Doppio Bypass Ring 18Kt Gold with 1.79 Ctw Diamonds Emerald & Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Flanked at the sides in bezel settings, with a pair of oval cabochon cuts (5.5 x 4 x 3.2 mm). A Colombian vivid green Emerald of 0.73 carats and a Burmese vivid red Ruby of 0.76 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Emerald and Ruby Lacquer 18 Karat Gold Ring, circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A Cartier true work of art. 18 K yellow Gold ring set to the front with carved emerald leaves and round ruby cabochons.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Vintage ring in 14k yellow gold band structure enriched with diamonds and spots of emeralds, rubies...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony Diamonds Emerald Rubies 9 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications: Net Total weight of the ring grams 12.6 Metal: 9k Yellow Gold and 800 Silver Main Stone: Green Chalcedony Cabochon Central Diamond: Old Mine Cut, approx. 0.20 carats...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
25 Pointer Each 3 Ct Natural Ruby Cabochon Anniversary Eternity Band/Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
20 Pointer Each 3Ct Natural Ruby Cabochon Anniversary Eternity Band/Ring 18KYG Full Bezel set Natural Ruby cabochon eternity ring set all around with matching 100% natural Ruby ...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
25 Pointer Each 3 Ct Natural Ruby Cabochon Anniversary Eternity Band/Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
20 Pointer Each 3Ct Natural Ruby Cabochon Anniversary Eternity Band/Ring 18KYG Full Bezel set Natural Ruby cabochon eternity ring set all around with matching 100% natural Ruby ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 39 Carat Cocktail Ring with Emeralds & Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Natural Ruby 39 Carat Ring with Emeralds & Sapphires Cocktail ring Natural 39 carat Ruby Cabochon Natural 2 carats Emeralds Natural White Topaz 1.5 carats Silver and 22K G...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz
Vintage David Webb Hammered 18K Gold Bubble Ring Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the Vintage Hammered 18K Gold Bubble Ring, featuring a stunning arrangement of Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold; set with a cabochon sapphire, weighing approximately 11.85 carats; featuring round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3.00 Carat This Ring is from...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Elephant Rings Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color S...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat Natural R...
Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 2.00 Carat Natural Red Spina...
Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful cocktail ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl in the centre...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 0.99 carat, Ruby 0.65 carat, Cabochon Emerald 0.96 carats, Emerald 0.30 carat, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 1.21 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 1.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds 2.00 Carat Tahiti South Sea...
Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold ...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 22K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold ...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has a 0.10 Carats of Rubies.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Bvlgari France Doppio Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.74 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald & Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cuts (6.8 x 5 x 3.2 mm) of a Burmese vivid red ruby of 1.18 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 13 carats Blue Natural Sapphire, Oval shape - 4 carats Green ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Yellow Gold Citrine, Ruby and Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Citrine Gold Ring, crafted in the 21st century, features a striking emerald-cut citrine set in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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