An 18k Gold French Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold snake ring.The body is crafted from woven pressed gold and the head is engraved
Vintage 1970s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold French Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold snake ring.The body is crafted from woven pressed gold and the head is engraved
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Old Cut Diamond Snake Ring, 1900’s
Located in Firenze, IT
finely working. Gross weight: 13.58 g. Finger size : 8 1/2 Old cut diamond and 18K yellow gold snake ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE - ENTWINED SNAKE RING WITH TWO
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Etruscan Revival Snakes Cuff Ring in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French Etruscan revival ring. Beautiful cuff ring, made in Paris France, circa 1970's. It was
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gold Antique Art Nouveau snake ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Antique ring from the Art Nouveau period. The band is designed as a double snake, the two bodies
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Men's Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
: the snake is a sign of attachment and love. This antique man ring was probably the engagement ring of
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
intertwined snakes, one with a round emerald and the other with an antique-cut brilliant-cut diamond. The ring
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Snake Ring Gold Plated Ring Black Enamel - 2008 J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in Paris in 2008. The ring is constructed as two opposing snake heads forming an intertwined open
Enamel, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage French 1.40 carat diamond ruby 18k yellow gold triple band snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980’s ring shimmers with 138 sparkling single cut diamonds, delicately accented by
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked with the French maker's mark and the 18k gold mark (eagle's head). This diamond snake ring in
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
20th Century Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. The setting of this antique snake ring is formed by 2
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Unique and Elegant Snake Bicolor Ring with Diamond Eyes White/Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Berlin, BE
unique and elegant snake Bicolor ring with diamond eyes white/yellow Gold 14k Introducing a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Antique brooch, it represents a coiled snake
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Snake on Emerald Ring
By Karry'O
Located in Paris, IDF
Emerald : 32,54 gr Diamonds : 0,93 gr Yellow gold 18K : 0,44 gr Silver : 5,08 gr
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
A Gem-Set Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The crossover ring designed as two entwined snakes, the heads set with a circular-cut ruby and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Gold and Ruby Vintage Snake Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very lovely ring, European made. Made in yellow gold 18k and set with a ruby. The workmanship is
Ruby, Gold
Unavailable
Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Paris, FR
White gold ring featuring a coiled snake paved with diamonds. Total estimated diamond weight: 0.65
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron White Gold and Diamonds "Trouble" Snake Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Awesome and like now Boucheron trouble snake ring inwhite gold and diamonds. Size 51 Really good
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake-Design Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k Yellow Gold Ring Snake-Design Ring, by Chaumet Paris. Made in France. Signed "Chaumet, Paris
18k Gold
Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats and silver. This ring is made by two snakes
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sylvie Corbelin Signature Snake Ring in Patinated Silver and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Limited edition of a patinated silver snake ring by Sylvie Corbelin On each eye, a white diamond
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sylvie Corbelin Signature Snake Ring in Patinated Silver and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Limited edition of a patineted silver and diamonds snake ring by Sylvie Corbelin On each eye, a
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sylvie Corbelin Signature Snake Ring in 18K Rose Gold and Rubies
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Limited edition of a snake ring in 750/1000 rosegold (18K) by Sylvie Corbelin On each eye, a ruby
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Messika "Snake" Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Set with Diamonds
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This hand crafted Messika Snake Ring made is made in 18K White Gold and encrusted with 1.59ct of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sylvie Corbelin Unique Double Snake Ring with Moonstone in Gold and Silver
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
One of a kind yellow 750/1000 (18K) gold and vermeil double snake ring by Sylvie Corbelin On each
Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Vermeil
0.45 Carat GVS Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold Pear/Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Snake Ring is set with 40 Brilliants (Round Diamonds) weighing 0.31 Carats, and a 0.14 Carat
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Platinum Snake Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A small Art Deco French platinum snake ring. weight: 8.6 grams ring size 14 mm. 3 US
Platinum
Antique French Carnelian Paste Silver Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Carnelian Paste Silver Snake Ring. Featuring one cabochon carnelian weighing
Carnelian, Silver
French Belle Epoque Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French import Belle Epoqué diamond 18k snake ring. Featuring 9 round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Snake Rings
By Cartier
Located in San Antonio, TX
(2) 18kt gold, Amethyst, and turquoise snake rings, intertwined as one one.
Amethyst, Turquoise
18 Carat Gold French Snake Ring with Turquoise
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A little French snake ring 18k gold engraved vertically with stripes and a cabochon cut turquoise
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamonds Snake Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold, France
Located in London, GB
marked with the French eagle’s head. Snake rings were very popular during the Victorian era; this one is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring. Featuring 45 champagne round
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1890, 18K French Double Intertwined Snake Ring W Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K Belle Epoque double headed snake ring with intertwined gold snakes, twisting and turning in a
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Snake Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique, French, Art Nouveau, diamond and gold double headed snake ring, set with an old-cut
Diamond, Gold
Antique Demantoid Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1910 The 18K gold ring is finely modeled as a stylized coiled snake. The head
Boucheron Diamond Gold Snake Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The highly desirable yellow gold snake ring from the French jewelry house of Boucheron. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Chysoberyl Cat’s Eye Snake Ring, 1900’s
Located in Firenze, IT
yellow gold snake ring, circa 1900. French assay mark. Gross weight : 12,96 gr. Size : 7 3/4
Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maurice Beck French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau ruby and diamond double snake ring, one head is set with a pink toned ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 20th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the beginning of the XXth century. Our opinion : the antique snake ring is highly
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and gold snake ring, the three coiled snake is set with a rose-cut diamond in
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring, circa 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Art Deco 18K Gold Snake Ring Circa.1920's Hallmarked with eagles head, French
18k Gold
Boucheron Paris Onyx Gold Snake Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The extremely desirable snake ring from the French jewelry house, Boucheron. Featuring the striking
Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Emerald Yellow Gold Snake Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
and time again. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is shaped like a coiled snake. Lastly, the
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamonds Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
This ravishing ring features two intertwined snakes. Their heads are adorned with a diamond. This
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dual Snake Head Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This amazing antique bypass ring was crafted in France from solid 18k yellow gold during the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Emerald Diamond Platinum Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum Snake form ring, measuring 3/4 inch across the top and set with old Mine cut
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This charming and very symbolic antique ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PAUL BRIANCON Art Nouveau Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
serpent ring of the Art Nouveau period with its subtle combination of green enamel and emerald. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18kt Gold and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The snaked modelled in gold and with ruby eyes. Size 7 1/4 Weight: 6,16gr.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The coiled body of tapering 18 carat gold. Size: 6 1/2 Weight: 3,30gr.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Playful 4 headed Green Enamel Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual 18kt French Green enamel snake Ring with 4 heads & Ruby eyes. Highly unusual! Bears
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Nouveau 1915 Snake Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Round Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau snake ring made in France. An elegant sleek piece, created in Paris France during the
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Taking the form of a two-headed snake, this bypass ring from Cartier is crafted of precious
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Taylor Swift 18 Carat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
This 18-carat rose gold ring is distinguished by its elegance and finesse. Adorned with brilliant
Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian French 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Snake Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped with French hallmarks for platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 8 1/2 and sizable
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow and Cognac Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a coiled snake, this ring is set over
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
Cartier Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning cocktail ring created by Cartier in France in the 1980s. It is designed as a stylized
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Snake Ring 18K Gold Emerald Sapphire
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous French vintage snake ring with Emeralds and Sapphires. Two snakes intertwining
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron gold, coral and lapis lazuli bohemian snake ring - Vintage ring
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Toi et Moi ring, Serpent Bohème model, attributed to Boucheron. This vintage ring was designed
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, circa 1910, France. weight: 6.55 gram width: 6 - 16 mm ring size: 16.5 mm / 6 US
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
opal set in this snake ring features vivid, intense blue, green and orange color plays. This natural
Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Engagement Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian engagement snake ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Double Snake Ring With A Ruby and Diamond Head
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ruby and Diamond Double Snake Gold Ring. A pair of 14 k Gold intertwining snakes wrap
Diamond, 14k Gold
Boucheron 'Trouble Jade' 18 Karat Snake Ring with Onyx Cabochon Eyes
By Boucheron
Located in Oakland, CA
Very unusual, 18k yellow gold snake motif ring with with a black jade round bead and onyx cabochon
Jade
1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Enamel Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. This original bestiary ring represents a coiled snake
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 18 Karats Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold. Highly symbolic, this antique ring is made of 2 snakes that wrap
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring, circa 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish gold and diamond double headed snake ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970s, formed of a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Guilloche Blue Green Enamel Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian double snake ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Burma Ruby Snake Ring Vintage Fully Marked
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Burma Ruby Snake Ring Vintage Fully Hallmarked Here is your
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat brushed yellow gold coil serpent ring. The eyes set with two white diamond eyes, carats 0.02. Ring size US 6- EU 12. Can ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,600
Masriera 18K Enamel Snake Ring
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Enamel Snake ring is very special. Masriera is known for there Enamel and Plique a Jour pieces. This is designed in the Art Nouveau revival style. This ring features...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,000
W 0.44 in L 1.19 in
Victorian Snake Pendant Silver Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around an egg or globe. The snake is beautifully created in 14 Karat yellow gold. The e...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,650 / set
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
Vintage Napier Victorian Style Gold Metal Snake Bangle With A Turquoise
By Napier
Located in Portland, England
An extraordinary Victorian inspired snake bangle by Napier, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set with glowing turquoise glass cabochons. The bangle features a textured woven body ...
Turquoise
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive English antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire Pinky Dome Ring Birthday Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pink Sapphire Pinky Dome Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural pink sapphire of 0.19 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire stimulates concentratio...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16 Carat Snake Shape Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A daring fusion of elegance and symbolism, this Snake Shape Diamond Ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and set with 1.16 carats of natural diamonds in G–H color and SI clarity. Desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
Hematite, 18k Gold
Estate Cartier Substantial 14K Yellow, Rose Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold. 1940's May be worn as a pendant or a...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Gold Four Compartment Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.9 gr This precious ring of the 18th century ring is made of gold and has the central part – in the shape of a fou...
Gold, 18k Gold
Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID FLOWER. THE ORCHID IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR MULTI-HUED LAVEND...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
F/W 2003 Giorgio Armani Crystal Rhinestone Beaded Silk Filigree Sleeveless Vest
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Giorgio Armani sleeveless vest top from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection is crafted from thin black silk and intricately hand embroidered with silver filigree detailing. The desi...
An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique 18-carat yellow gold snake necklace, in the head a pear-shaped, faceted natural Colombian emerald in a slightly bluish green color (10.6 x 8.0 mm, NEL certificate: E 24202...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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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