Estate Vintage Madeira Citrine Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The birthstone for November, this citrine ring is perfect for the serious collector, or for anyone looking for a unique statement ring.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace refined elegance with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring. This beautiful design features a substantial 3.19-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, known for its...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
18.4ct Red Tourmaline & Iolite Double Halo Statement Ring in 18K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a luxurious blend of 18KT yellow gold (2.63g) and oxidized sterling silver (9.36g), the ring features a rich, two-tone aesthetic. The darkened silver setting lends a vin...
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Agate & Diamond Statement Rig, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: agate diamond Ring Size: 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 8 mm Length: 1 in Weight: 6 dwts/ 9.3 grams Metal: "14k" *Vintage *1960s SKU: R4119 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This i...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Discover the Amara Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14 K white gold. At its heart lies a premium 0.50 ct natural oval emerald, surrounded by 0.25 ctw of brilliant white diamonds—perfectl...
Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, White Gold
Floral Design 14k Solid Gold Certified Diamond Ring For Women Statement Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Floral Design 14k Solid Gold Certified Diamond Ring For Women Statement Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Gold Material Natural Diamond, 14K Solid Gold Ring Si...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Natural Zambian Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiate sophistication with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This timeless design centers on a vibrant 0.96-carat emerald-cut natural Zambian emerald, prized for its lush,...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is set with 0.49 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return. With a total gemston...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.85 Carat Floral Cluster Natural Diamond Statement Halo Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary floral cocktail ring features an elaborate arrangement of round brilliant-cut natural diamonds forming a vertically elongated, symmetrical cluster of overlapping pe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond & Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite expression of modern elegance, this statement ring features a captivating natural fancy brown diamond at its center, radiating warm, earthy brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 0.76 carats and diamonds of 0.59 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse mounted Mozambique ruby, having a total approximate weight of 2.00ct*. Fine rubies are...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Oval Blue Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Cluster Statement Ring Details:- Item Code :- SER-22430 Gross Wt. :- 4.34 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.48 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.53 C...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composit...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Diamond Seven-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This seven-stone ring arranges 0.12 carats of diamonds in a sequential setting, producing a flowing, multi-faceted brilli...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.06 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.06 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compos...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.1 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.1 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composit...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.32 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold
$3,572Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exude timeless elegance with the Spectrum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring. This refined design is anchored by a substantial 2.21-carat oval-cut natural blue sapphire, cherished f...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Coral & Diamond Statement Ring with Black Rhodium – 6.98g Coral
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold and captivating, this handcrafted statement ring showcases a dramatic interplay of color and texture.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring carries 0.45 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compos...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.15 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.18 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Diamond Trio Ring 8K Gold
This trio ring places 0.26 carats of diamonds in a three-stone arrangement, a classic configuration that amplifies sparkle and s...
Diamond, Gold
4.38 CTW Aquamarine Statement Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.38 CTW Aquamarine Statement Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 4.38 carats.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.49 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This is Beautiful Open shank makes is a eye catching statement Ring. DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Gold weight: 2.27 grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Round Brilli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Statement ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.05 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.05 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.05 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
Certified Apple Green Jade & Diamond Butterfly Ring, Huge Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is set in 18k white gold. There are 94 white round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.86cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Natural Diamond Snowflake Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.49 Carat Diamond Snowflake Ring 8K Gold
This snowflake ring carries 0.49 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visua...
Diamond, Gold
$5,791Sale Price|20% Off
Statement 5cts Zambian Emerald Ring with Natural Diamonds: 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 14k gold ring showcasing a 5.09-carat pear-shaped Zambian emerald (14.2x8.9mm), enhanced with traditional oil treatment to enrich its vivid green hue. Accented by 10 brillia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Statement Zambian Emerald & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
We can customize The Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.94 Carat Diamond Ring 8K Gold
This ring is set with 0.94 total carats of diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and light return. With a total gemstone weight o...
Diamond, Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exude timeless elegance with the Spectrum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring. This refined design is anchored by a substantial 2.21-carat oval-cut natural blue sapphire, cherished f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.69 Carat Diamond Multi Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.91 carats multi sapphire & 3.69 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This is a unique piece for an engagement or a statement ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tri-Stone Morganite 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, this Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band radiates regal beauty with its seamless blend of deep blue sapphires and brilliant white d...
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Yellow Gold White Rose Cut Coral Bold Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring featuring a rare rose-cut white coral as its centerpiece.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby Cabochon Cluster Diamond Pave Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The pavé-set stones form a harmonious pattern, showcasing the jeweler's attention to detail and commitment to elegance. A true statement piece, this ring embodies sophistication and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960's Transitional Cut Diamond Floral Statement Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Exquisite sculptural, abstract floral design ring with a transitional diamond in the center. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is superb and feels so hefty and solid on the h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Diamond Panther Ring with Emerald Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Diamond Panther Ring with Emerald in 14k Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.016 carats and diamonds of 0.244 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large 18k White Gold 22mm Gray Pearl w/ Diamond Ribbon Details Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Semi Baroque Shape - Silver Gray Color -22mm (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** 104 Natural Genuine Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 9
Located in Oslo, 03
Ring details: — Natural green amethyst (prasiolite), 12mm cushion cut — .925 sterling silver with 14kt gold plating — Hand-selected gemstone, handcrafted ring — Designed in Oslo, Norway
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
Ring details: — Natural green amethyst (prasiolite), 12mm cushion cut — .925 sterling silver with 14kt gold plating — Hand-selected gemstone, handcrafted ring — Designed in Oslo, Norway
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 7
Located in Oslo, 03
Ring details: — Natural green amethyst (prasiolite), 12mm cushion cut — .925 sterling silver with 14kt gold plating — Hand-selected gemstone, handcrafted ring — Designed in Oslo, Norway
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fancy Yellow White Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K TT Diamond 3.00 Cts/22 Pcs Yellow Diamond 2.54 Cts/11 Pcs
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 6
Located in Oslo, 03
Ring details: — Natural green amethyst (prasiolite), 12mm cushion cut — .925 sterling silver with 14kt gold plating — Hand-selected gemstone, handcrafted ring — Designed in Oslo, Norway
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
0.15Cttw Round Cut Diamond Statement Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.75
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant diamond statement ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Onyx w/ 1.0ctw Diamond Heavy Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (2) Natural Genuine Onyx - Custom Cut - Inlaid - Black Color (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 1.0ctw (ap...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Interwoven Pave Set Champagne Brown White Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A symphony of curves, texture, and brilliance. This striking statement ring showcases a dynamic design with intertwining bands encrusted with shimmering white & champagne cognac dia...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Diamond Cocktail Statement Vintage Style Luxury Yellow Gold Large Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Emerald & Natural Diamonds Emerald is a fancy, deep forest green color - very beautiful! 10.15 CT Emerald Gemstone 0.80 CTW Diamonds Current Regular Size...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro-Era Statement Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Packing a style punch, this smoky quartz cocktail ring is the definition of a statement jewel. Jewelry of the Retro era was exuberant, vibrant, and crafted from very indulgent, decor...
Quartz, Rose Gold
2.56 Carat Black Diamond Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.56 Carat Black Diamond Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring This ring has a beautiful cluster of natural Rose Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.58 Carats and natural Black...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12mm Blue Topaz Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 9
Located in Oslo, 03
Designed in Oslo and handcrafted by skilled artisans, it wears equally well as an everyday statement or an evening cocktail piece. — Natural blue topaz, 12mm cushion cut, hand-select...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
12mm Blue Topaz Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
Designed in Oslo and handcrafted by skilled artisans, it wears equally well as an everyday statement or an evening cocktail piece. — Natural blue topaz, 12mm cushion cut, hand-select...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
12mm Blue Topaz Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 7
Located in Oslo, 03
Designed in Oslo and handcrafted by skilled artisans, it wears equally well as an everyday statement or an evening cocktail piece. — Natural blue topaz, 12mm cushion cut, hand-select...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Statement Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Pear Emerald Halo Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.91 carats and diamonds of 0.73 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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