14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Ring Size 6 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features nine rectangular cut garnets set in elegant 14K yellow gold. Width: 3 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Total ga...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Gold Black Chalcedony Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1980. It features rectangle black chalcedony. Weight: 8.36g Size: 17.25 (US 7) IMPORTANT: please ask about the possibilit...
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct rose gold in this signet ring. Fully Hallmarked London 1966. Ring Size: V or 10 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 10x9mm Height Off...
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold
14K Two Tone Ring With Diamonds and Filigree Square Top with Round Diamond
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage engagement ring showcases a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond set within a refined two-tone gold mounting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 14K Square Emerald Cut Diamond 0.79ctw G VSI Traditional
Located in Sewickley, PA
This delicate and timeless solitaire ring is crafted in 14K gold and features a square emerald cut diamond set on a diagonal for a sophisticated contemporary look.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Orange Sapphire Ring 1.06 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Orange Sapphire: 1.06 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avail...
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 4 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 2CTW GH-SI Stones Wedding Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold diamond engagement ring features a sophisticated four-stone design that creates a beautiful balance of sparkle and contemporary style. -----...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Intense Gray Crystal Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Fine opal ring featuring a 12c approximate weight Australian square shaped gray crystal opal with green, blue and orangish red play of color mounted in an 18k gold mounting full of b...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.55 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst Ring Set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 14.66 carats Ring set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Trinity White Gold Aquamarine Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity Ring Size 7 with 45.99CTS of Aquamarine, and 5.52CTS of Diamond. Set in 18K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Square Emerald Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in PLAT/18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in platinum and 18k yellow gold, this ring has: 1 square emerald cut that weighs ~2.01 carat and is a Fancy Intense Yellow with VS1 clarity; accompanied with a GIA certificate. ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#1046
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#1046 Item Details Year: 1980s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.22 grams Diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Clarity: SI1 C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$1,950Sale Price|75% Off
14ct White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring 0.26ct 6.35g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Total weight of 0.26ct diamonds. Metal: 14ct White Gold Carat: 0.26ct Colour: H Clarity: SI Cut: Square & Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 6.35 grams Engravings/Markings: Signed A14 ...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ferrucci White Agate Pyramid Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
from FERRUCCI's collection Pyramid, white agate pyramid in 18k yellow gold ring hand made in New York Agate's most noticeable properties overall are balancing yin/yang energy, coura...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage carnelian 18k yellow gold and silver intaglio ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinctive vintage intaglio ring is a bold 1980’s design, featuring a carved carnelian center stone with beautiful depth of color and classic engraved detail. The warm reddish-...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 2.00 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a polished 1980’s design, featuring 22 square cut sapphires weighing approximately 2.00 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.40 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond ring is a polished 1980’s design, featuring 24 square cut sapphires weighing approximately 2.40 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Dome Ring, 1 Ct Emerald Dome Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ruby Dome Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald & Ruby Statement Ring A striking expression of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted dome ring showcases t...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct rose gold in this signet ring. Fully Hallmarked London 1984. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 13x11mm Height...
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold
0.61 Carat Marquise and 0.12 Carat Square Ruby Diamond Accents 14KWhiteGold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace.This Ring is made up of 8x4 mm Marquise-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.61 carat, 2.0 mm Square-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Macau, MO
A square modified brilliant diamonds weighing 2.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian emerald diamond 18k gold and platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian emerald and diamond cluster ring is an elegant antique design from the 1910’s, centered by a square cut emerald weighing approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Carnelian and 10 Carat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 10ct rose gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 17x12mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 5.1g
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Onyx stone is set within the 9ct gold band with decorative shoulders. Fully hallmarked 1988. Ring Size: S or 9 Stone Dimensions: 12x9mm Weight: 3.2g
Onyx, Gold
Cartier Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Delicate 18k yellow gold Cartier ring, with blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.5, ring top is 6mm wide. Marked: Cartier, 18k, 09-08 (scratched number), 746...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$3,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 14K Solid White Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 5.45 ct > Stone Shape - Square, Round > Stone Size - 1.4, 2.5 mm > Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Carnelian and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The deep red carnelian is complimented perfectly by the 9ct yellow gold in this signet ring. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Stone Dimensions: 12x14mm Weight: 10g
Carnelian, Gold
GIA 5.49ct Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details Center Diamond: 5.49 Carats Cut: Asscher (Square Emerald Cut) Measurements: 9.79 x 9.61 x 6.63 mm Color Grade: K Clarity Grade: VS2 Metal: Platinum & 18K White Gold Setting: ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold cocktail ring is from Damier Collection. This elegant slightly flexible band ring is made of 2 rows of natural white diamonds in total of 0.52 Carat. Total metal weigh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's 1.00tcw Ruby & Diamond Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage band ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 8.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Orange Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 0.50 Carat Wide Band
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Item Details Metal: 14K yellow gold with white gold accents (tests 58.5%) Center Stone: Dark blue sapphire, square cut, 0.50 ct, bezel set on point Diamonds: Four round brilliants, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k gold with Mozambique natural ruby weight 1.74 carat & Diamond 0.35 Carat , this entire ring studded in 18k gold weight 5.21 grams. Ring Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow/White Gold Checkerboard Cushion Cut Peridot, Round Diamond Square
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow and white gold Peridot: 1 Checkerboard Cushion Cut= 0.80ct Diamonds: 20 round cut= 0.08cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the ring measu...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial antique signet ring crafted in 18KT yellow gold, set with a cushion-shaped carnelian intaglio carved with a detailed heraldic coat of arms. The warm, translucent orange...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 10k white gold. The pierced decorated, scalloped edged setting is ornamented with a feature 0.73Ct square step ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.65ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring 14K White Gold 95582
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
RUBY DETAILS • Natural Burma (Myanmar) rubies • Total ruby weight: 1.65 carats • Square Asscher cuts • Even red color • Clean clarity and transparent appearance DIAMOND DETAILS • Na...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18kt Solid White Gold Statement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.05 cts Gemstone shape - Square Gemstone pcs - 20 Gemstone size - 2.5 mm Diamond weight - 1.25 ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald Ring Invisible Setting Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Vintage style & Vibrant invisible setting of square cut Emeralds Compliment the center Diamonds, which are Basel set tapper diamonds, Total Diamond weight 0.35 carat, GH...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring, Circa 1990, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
A striking Bulgari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with a sculptural purple amethyst. The generously proportioned amethyst features an unusual geometric form, ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,650 / item
Carved 14 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is cast in 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 4.0 carats carved emerald and .03 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Channel Set Eternity Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
An eternity ring crafted in 19.2 kt yellow gold, set with a multi-gemstone sequence in a streamlined channel setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Blue Rectangular Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18k yellow gold semi lucid finishing ring with a 13,7 carat bezel-set wonderful rectangular Boulder Opal. This Australian Boulder Opal has the seabed c...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.11 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Style Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby bypass ring. 18 step cut square rubies with 2 oval cabochon rubies set in 18k yellow gold. 18 step cut square red rubies, approx.. 1.70cts 2 round cabochon red rubies, approx....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85ctw Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 0.77ct Cut - Step Cut Rectangles Color - Purple Please note there is a bit of surface scratching. - Natural Diamonds - Total Car...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire Ring 1.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Sapphire: 1.24 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7.5 US Custom sizing avai...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Rose & White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage ring crafted in solid fourteen-karat rose and white gold.
Diamond, Emerald
0.68ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Band Size 6.75 Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Square Color - Dark Blue Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.08ctw Cut - Round Brillian...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Sapphire Ring 1.06 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Green Sapphire: 1.06 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availa...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
8.23 Carat Round Tanzanite Square Shank 5.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.23 Ct Round shaped Tanzanite (looks like Sapphire) set in the center of an 18K Square Shank Invisible set (you see no metal) Diamond Engagement Ring. Details: C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Platinum Checkerboard Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 7.1 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.60ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.30ct Cut - Square Color - Red Treatment - Clarity Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Turquoise Navette Ring of 17k Rose Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Victorian-era antique ring featuring rows of calibre-cut turquoise accented by two Old European-cut diamonds, all set in warm 17K rose gold. The inside of the band is inscribed May...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Multi Colored Sapphire Crossover Fashion Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Multi Colored Sapphire Crossover Fashion Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Crossover set in a channel setting multi-colored sapphire, and natural diamonds...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ring 1.06 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Yellow Sapphire: 1.06 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing avail...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Full Eternity Diamond Ring – 3.30ct Natural Diamonds, 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning full eternity ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, set all the way around with natural carré-cut diamonds totalling approximately 3.30ct. The clean lines of the carré d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Rectangular Cut Citrine and Off-Set Diamond Squared Band Ring 14K
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Gorgeous contemporary citrine and pave diamond ring. The rectangular cut vibrant orange citrine is prong set in a horizontal layout, filling the finger with sparkle. ...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Signet Ring 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yurman 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Signet Ring 10.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 10.5 Width: 17.25mm at the widest point on the top, 7.9mm at the bottom Weight: 28.50 grams Tiger's Eye: ...
Tiger's Eye, 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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