Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870 Victorian Navette Shaped Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning and large navette shaped diamond ring will add sparkle to any festive outfit. Thirty three old European round cut diamonds ranging in size from 0.5-0.25 carat weigh tog...
Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Diamond Wide Band Ring Sz 6.5 18k Yellow Gold Mosaic Statement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
A spectacular contemporary statement ring composed of a mosaic of luminous opals individually bezel-set in yellow gold.
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold 4.34ctw GIA Pear Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Blue Color- Thailand- Heated - 2.78ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold and Rose Gold Statement Ring. The center design has a brushed finish basket weave of rose gold and yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Silvorra 925 Silver 7.91CT Black Star Statement Ring with Sparkling Halo Zircons
Located in New York, NY
With a gross weight of 5.53 grams and a slender 1.25 mm shank, it ensures a comfortable fit while maintaining its statement appeal. Wear it as a standalone statement piece or pair it...
Zircon, Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Large Morganite & 1.50ctw Diamond Halo Statement Fiery Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (5) Natural Genuine Morganite - 1 Oval Brilliant & 4 Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Pink Color - 12x10mm (oval) , 3mm (round each)(approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamond...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Pear Cabochon Lapis in Diamond Cluster Flower Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Rich Deep Blue - 10.3x7.3mm (approx.) (42) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz and Diamond Accent Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K yellow gold setting wraps around the topaz in a split shank design, epitomizing modern elegance and lavish craftsmanship. A statement piece designed to captivate and charm, i...
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeVian 2.90 Carat Tanzanite and Diamonds Statement Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Miami, FL
LeVian 2.90 Carat Tanzanite and Diamonds Statement Ring 14k Rose Gold. The center gemstone weights approx 2.00 carat by formula and the surrounding diamonds weight 0.90tcw for a comb...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Gold AGL 10.6ctw Green Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Half Bezel Channel Set - Very Nice Green Color - Colombian - Minor - 9.10ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 25.15ctw Large Colombian Emerald w/ Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Rectangular Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - Colombian -23.72ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Large Oval Cabochon Star Ruby 0.44ctw Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - 12.2x9.6mm (approx.) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bombe Diamond Ring/18k Yellow Heavy Gold Ring/Cocktail/Statement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This design maximizes the ring's sparkle and visual impact, making it a popular choice for special occasions or as a statement piece. This bold ring mesmerizes the wearer with its p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Asscher cut diamond and ruby art deco style engagement ring. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching Asscher cut diamond at its center, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
925 Silver Marquise Shaped Diamond Pavé Statement Ring with Oval Cut Emerald
Located in New York, NY
This shimmering ring features a natural oval cut emerald weighing 0.39 carats, framed by a shimmering pavé diamond halo totaling 0.35 carats. The elongated marquise shaped halo enhan...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring stands as an epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald and blue sapphires are presented in classic Art Deco style. The center emerald stone radiates from within a sparkling halo of bright round brilliant cut diamonds p...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An absolutely breathtaking ruby and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut rubies that surrounded a central oval one. The sparkle continues to its edges with round diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
11 Carat Amethyst Statement Ring. Emerald Cut Amethyst Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The harmonious combination of vivid amethyst, brilliant diamonds, and 18k yellow gold gives this vintage-style jewel a graceful yet commanding presence, making it a striking choice f...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Natural Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Three Stone Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite 18K White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, designed to showcase exceptional brilliance and refined craftsmanship. At its center is a cap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Promise Ring 14k Solid Gold Eternity Wedding Statement Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Metal Purity 14k Main Stone Diamond Metal ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum 3.43ctw Oval Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Statement Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Clear w/ Amazing Fiery Play of Colors- 11.9x9.5mm (approx.) - 2.49ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum 7.65ctw Large Oval Aquamarine w/ Diamond Sides Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant Fiery Blue - 7.21ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.12 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
This solitaire ring presents a single 0.12 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full vis...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 0.17 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.17 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
This solitaire ring presents a single 0.17 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full vis...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.18 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.18 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 0.49 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
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 0.12 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 0.91 Carat Natural Emerald Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.91 Carat Emerald Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.91 carat natural emerald green, complemented by a clean gold setting for a total gemstone weight of 0....
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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 0.05 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 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.3 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
This solitaire ring presents a single 0.30 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.11 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.11 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.11 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.15 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The composi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Solitaire Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.3 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Gold
This solitaire ring presents a single 0.30 carat diamond in an unobstructed setting that allows the stone to take full visu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Ring 18K 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, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring presents a 0.25 carat diamond in a refined setting designed to keep attention on the stone. The proportions are considered...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.27 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.27 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.27 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Drop Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.30 Carat Diamond Drop Ring 14K Gold
This ring is shaped around a teardrop motif, giving the 0.30 carat diamond setting an elongated, graceful silhouette. The drop ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring is set with a 0.25 carat diamond in a clean, unfussy configuration that lets the stone hold its own. At this weight, the d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 0.20 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.2 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.2 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.32 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.32 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Natural Diamond Starfish Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Diamond Starfish Ring 14K Gold
This starfish ring carries 0.29 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.29 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.29 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.42 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.42 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.42 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.16 Carat Natural Diamond Baguette Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.16 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring 14K Gold
This baguette ring carries 0.16 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.25 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring carries 0.23 total carats of diamonds, distributed across the design to maximize light return and visual impact. The compo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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