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Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw
Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw

Yellow Gold Garnet Amethyst Peridot Starburst Cluster Ring 14k Round 2.28ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Natural ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Starburst Cocktail Ring with 1.50 carat Round Diamond in Platinum
Vintage Starburst Cocktail Ring with 1.50 carat Round Diamond in Platinum

Vintage Starburst Cocktail Ring with 1.50 carat Round Diamond in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

The magnificent starburst halo is detailed with millgrain and 1.5 millimeter diamonds, and each individual section is outlined in platinum to emphasize the starburst shape.

Category

20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Starburst Multi Sapphire Studded Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Starburst Multi Sapphire Studded Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

Starburst Multi Sapphire Studded Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Starburst Multi Sapphire Studded Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.40 carats 18kt White Gold Starburst Cluster Anniversary Ring
Natural Diamonds 0.40 carats 18kt White Gold Starburst Cluster Anniversary Ring

Natural Diamonds 0.40 carats 18kt White Gold Starburst Cluster Anniversary Ring

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Dazzling round-cut and baguette diamonds form a spectacular starburst cluster in this stunning white gold cluster ring.

Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Starburst Dome Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Starburst Dome Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Starburst Dome Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral dome diamond ring features a dramatic cluster sphere design compose...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Diamond SunBurst STARBURST Round Flower Ring. Round Diamond cluster waterfal
14k Diamond SunBurst STARBURST Round Flower Ring. Round Diamond cluster waterfal

14k Diamond SunBurst STARBURST Round Flower Ring. Round Diamond cluster waterfal

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage from the 1950s Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold Style: Mid-century Magnificent Mid century cluster diamond ring. The clus...

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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Victorian 17k Yellow Gold .15ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring With Starburst Engraving
Victorian 17k Yellow Gold .15ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring With Starburst Engraving

Victorian 17k Yellow Gold .15ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring With Starburst Engraving

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in luxurious yellow gold, this piece features a captivating rose-cut diamond at its center, weighing 0.15 carats. The diamond's white hue is beautifully complemented by the w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

East West Wide Starburst Motif Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
East West Wide Starburst Motif Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

East West Wide Starburst Motif Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A substantial round brilliant cut center diamond is set within a striking starburst-style mounting, its brilliance radiating outward into a geometric pattern of channel-set and prong...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celestial Wide Band Starburst Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Celestial Wide Band Starburst Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Celestial Wide Band Starburst Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This bold wide-band ring features an open lattice of diamonds arranged in a str...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.53 carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Flower Statement Ring
Natural Diamond 0.53 carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Flower Statement Ring

Natural Diamond 0.53 carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Flower Statement Ring

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Indulge in the brilliance of this breathtaking 18KT White Gold ring, where dazzling round-cut and baguette diamonds unite to form a spectacular starburst flower cluster.

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.70 Ct Oval Emerald & 1.00 Ct Diamond Starburst Ballerina Ring
14K Yellow Gold 0.70 Ct Oval Emerald & 1.00 Ct Diamond Starburst Ballerina Ring

14K Yellow Gold 0.70 Ct Oval Emerald & 1.00 Ct Diamond Starburst Ballerina Ring

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

Preowned 14K yellow gold ring with 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carats (H color, VS clarity). In the center, one fine quality oval emerald weighing app...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starburst Diamond Ring 1.03 Carats with South Sea Pearl in 14K White Gold
Starburst Diamond Ring 1.03 Carats with South Sea Pearl in 14K White Gold

Starburst Diamond Ring 1.03 Carats with South Sea Pearl in 14K White Gold

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

14K white gold ring with round diamonds totaling 1.03 carats and one South Sea pearl measuring 13.17 millimeters. The shank of the ring has a high polish finish. Finger size is 5.7...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Starburst Flush Gypsy Set Heart Signet Ring Size Q / 8
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Starburst Flush Gypsy Set Heart Signet Ring Size Q / 8

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Starburst Flush Gypsy Set Heart Signet Ring Size Q / 8

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A charming and sweet 18ct yellow gold heart shaped ring with three diamonds flush set in hand-carved starburst setting.

Category

20th Century Australian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds
Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds

Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

18K yellow gold diamond and ruby fashion ring with 14 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats total and one center oval cabochon natural ruby measurin...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Unique Cocktail Ring
Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Unique Cocktail Ring

Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Starburst Unique Cocktail Ring

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing the perfect blend of elegance, modernity, and unique design - the Natural Diamond Ring in 18KT White Gold. This statement ring is a true work of art that will captivate y...

Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This starburst cocktail ring features a strawberry milkshake-color star ruby, artfully framed by coordinating pear shaped, pink rose colored rhodolite garnets and marquise shaped rub...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Oval Peridot 4.94 Carat Starburst Flower 0.32 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Oval Peridot 4.94 Carat Starburst Flower 0.32 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Oval Peridot 4.94 Carat Starburst Flower 0.32 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

14K yellow gold flower ring with diamonds at the outer most edges weighing 0.32 carat total and peridots weighing 4.94 carats total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized up or down by ...

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Glass Edwardian Starburst Men's Ring - 14k Antique Solitaire SZ 6 1/2
Rose Gold Glass Edwardian Starburst Men's Ring - 14k Antique Solitaire SZ 6 1/2

Rose Gold Glass Edwardian Starburst Men's Ring - 14k Antique Solitaire SZ 6 1/2

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 6 1/2 Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Glass Cut: Rose Stone Note: abraded Style: Solitaire Theme: Starburst Measurements Face Height (north...

Category

Early 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Ring Black Diamond Gold Plated Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Heart Ring Black Diamond Gold Plated Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring

Heart Ring Black Diamond Gold Plated Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gemstones: Genuine black diamonds Materials: 1 Micron 14k Gold Plating over Sterling Silver Finish: Polished 14k gold Size: US 6.5 Design: Substantial heart signet ring with starburs...

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

3.51 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Cocktail Statement Ring
3.51 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Cocktail Statement Ring

3.51 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K White Gold Cocktail Statement Ring

Located in Deira, AE

Packaging Every ring is cushioned within a premium ring box, protected from movement during transit, and presented in a rigid outer packaging that ensures your cocktail ring arrives ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Mother of Pearl and Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Mother of Pearl and Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring

Mother of Pearl and Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring

Located in Deira, AE

Radiating artistic elegance, this 18K rose gold statement ring features luminous mother of pearl and 0.46 carats of natural diamonds in a dramatic floral starburst design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Stunning 12.43CT Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA
Stunning 12.43CT Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA

Stunning 12.43CT Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Vintage Starburst Cluster Ring 6.86ct Natural Emerald GIA Report 2.4ct Brilliant Round Diamonds 3.35ct Baguette Diamonds H-I Color VS Clarity Set in Platinum with 18kt Ye...

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Star Ring
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Star Ring

18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Star Ring

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Product Specifications Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 3.068 grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.29 ct Stone Type: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: US 7 Design: Celestial Sunburst / Starb...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Ruby Heart Ring Gold Plated Victorian Style J Dauphin
Pink Ruby Heart Ring Gold Plated Victorian Style J Dauphin

Pink Ruby Heart Ring Gold Plated Victorian Style J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: 14k gold plated sterling silver Gemstones: Natural rubies Size: US 8 Design: Substansial heart signet ring with starburst-set ruby gemstone clusters Style: Gold ruby heart...

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring
GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring

GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Retro-inspired Starburst Cocktail Ring is Stunning Features GIA Genuine Ruby and Diamonds expertly crafted in solid Platinum and an approximate total weight of 10.89 grams.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold

By Jay Rawat

Located in Jaipur, IN

Our take on a starburst design, the ring is an easy wear yet highly versatile .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring
Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring

Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

18k White gold flower or starburst diamond dome ring with a crossover notched band.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Pink Sapphire Flower Cocktail Ring 1960s
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Pink Sapphire Flower Cocktail Ring 1960s

Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Pink Sapphire Flower Cocktail Ring 1960s

Located in Towson, MD

One 1960s 18 karat yellow gold starburst flower motif ring set with round cut pink sapphires and round cabochon turquoise, stamped 18KT, size 5.75, weighing 9.5 grams.

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Star Coiled Snake Ring Statement Piece 14k Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Ruby Star Coiled Snake Ring Statement Piece 14k Gold Plated Sterling Silver

Ruby Star Coiled Snake Ring Statement Piece 14k Gold Plated Sterling Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gemstones: 12 Natural red rubies (6 on each side) Materials: 14k Gold Plating over Sterling Silver Finish: Polished 14k gold Size: US 7 Design: Ribbed coiled snake ring with 12 starb...

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K white Gold, Paraiba Tourmaline & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Set in 18K white Gold, Paraiba Tourmaline & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring

Set in 18K white Gold, Paraiba Tourmaline & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Paraiba "Starburst" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold 4.8 ct Marquise Sapphire & 0.12 ct Diamond Flower Ring
Vintage 14K White Gold 4.8 ct Marquise Sapphire & 0.12 ct Diamond Flower Ring

Vintage 14K White Gold 4.8 ct Marquise Sapphire & 0.12 ct Diamond Flower Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Addison, TX

Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Purity: 14K Style: Cocktail Ring Design: Floral / Starburst Cluster Ring Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 7.7 Grams Main Stones: 12 Marquise-Cut Blue Sapp...

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Yellow Diamond Halo Ring, 7.74ct Cushion Cut, 18K White Gold
GIA Yellow Diamond Halo Ring, 7.74ct Cushion Cut, 18K White Gold

GIA Yellow Diamond Halo Ring, 7.74ct Cushion Cut, 18K White Gold

Located in Great Neck, NY

Centered by a vivid 1.74 carat fancy yellow cushion cut diamond, the ring is surrounded by a dramatic diamond starburst halo, creating extraordinary brilliance, presence, and visual ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Silvorra Vintage Inspired 925 Silver Band Ring with Pink & White Cubic Zirconia
Silvorra Vintage Inspired 925 Silver Band Ring with Pink & White Cubic Zirconia

Silvorra Vintage Inspired 925 Silver Band Ring with Pink & White Cubic Zirconia

Located in New York, NY

A radiant halo of mixed-size baguette and round white cubic zirconia fans out from the center, creating a starburst effect and enhancing the ring’s glamorous sparkle.​

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise & Pear Natural Diamond Sunburst Ring SI/HI 18K White Gold HRD Certified
Marquise & Pear Natural Diamond Sunburst Ring SI/HI 18K White Gold HRD Certified

Marquise & Pear Natural Diamond Sunburst Ring SI/HI 18K White Gold HRD Certified

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

The sunburst or starburst diamond ring format has emerged as one of the most photographed and saved luxury fine jewellery designs in the USA and UK markets, reflecting a broader buye...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring
14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring

14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Venice, CA

The cut out space between each petal creates a lovely starburst pattern that brings the ring to life and mirrors the chunky facets of the large central diamond. 

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.64 carats 18 Karat White Gold High Fashion Cocktail Ring
Natural Diamond 0.64 carats 18 Karat White Gold High Fashion Cocktail Ring

Natural Diamond 0.64 carats 18 Karat White Gold High Fashion Cocktail Ring

Located in Antwerpen, BE

These diamonds are strategically arranged in a captivating starburst pattern, ensuring that this ring sparkles from every angle.

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Band
Victorian Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Band

Victorian Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This black enamel band is modelled in 9carat gold and holds three seed pearls in starburst settings. Hallmarked Chester. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 3.9g

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ribbed Ring Dish Heart Shape Starburst Base
Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ribbed Ring Dish Heart Shape Starburst Base

Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ribbed Ring Dish Heart Shape Starburst Base

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ireland Heart Shaped Ring Holder, Ring Dish, Waterford Lead Crystal Wedding Gift Idea. Marked underneath, WATERFORD. In very good condition, no is...

Category

Vintage 1980s Northern Irish Bohemian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

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Starburst Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact starburst ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 36 vintage or 26 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a starburst ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing starburst ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Meghna Jewels, Ri Noor and David Yurman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any starburst ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 45 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a starburst ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Starburst Ring?

On average, a starburst ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,068, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $58,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.