Vintage 1960's 14k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Dome Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This striking statement ring is a bold and glamorous piece from the 1960s.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
8.75 Vintage Sterling Silver Open Interlocking Statement Ring Band, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
Make a bold statement with this unique sterling silver ring! This ring features a unique open design, with an interlocking bridge, creating an eye-catching pattern that is both intri...
Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Statement Ring Size 5.5 #16484
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Statement Ring Size 5.5 This gorgeous statement piece is meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold features a stunning oval cabochon...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$165Sale Price / item|50% Off
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
Wonderful Platinum 7.52ctw Fiery Jelly Opal w/ Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jelly Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Jelly Like Clear Color w/ Very Nice medium Colorful Play of Colors- 12.9x10.1mm (approx.) - 6.41ct (exa...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$760Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Statement Ring Handmade Wedding Fine Jewelry Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Seconda...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Vine Symphony】Midnight Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The intricate design is set in 16.8 grams of 18K white gold, adding durability and luxury to this statement piece. This ring epitomizes artistry, making it perfect for those who appr...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1.00 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Baguette Diamond Statement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
A Captivating Dialogue of Pleochroic Color and Striking Art Deco Geometry. This contemporary cocktail ring showcases a brilliant fusion of vibrant color and rigid, structural archit...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ribbon Design Statement Ring. The width of the ring is 9.8mm and tapers to 3.5mm wide.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Gold Roman Coin with Natural Emerald Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold ring featuring an ancient bronze coin depicting a Roman emperor, set with two natural green cabochon emeralds. The ring weighs 9.6 grams, is stamped 750, and is...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 2.5 Carat Natural Tanzanite & Diamond Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold ring featuring a trillion-shaped, purplish-blue natural Tanzanite weighing approximately 2.15 carats, measuring about 9 x 9 x 5.7 mm. The setting is accented w...
Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Gold Marco Bicego One Carat Natural Diamond Italian Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Italy by Marco Bicego, this 18K yellow gold ring features a satin finish and is stamped 750. Set with approximately 1 carat of natural colorless round brilliant diamonds acce...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Gold 2.12 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18K yellow gold ring with a brushed finish, featuring a bezel-set natural light blue pear-shaped sapphire measuring approximately 8.25 x 7.1 x 4.6 mm and weighing an estimated...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Yellow Gold Floral Petal Medallion Style Statement Ring Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold floral petal medallion-style ring, beautifully sculpted and substantial in form. The ring weighs 13.2 grams, is a size 4.75, and measures 15.5 mm across the top...
Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Appx 1.35 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful ring by Aletto & Co., crafted in 14K yellow gold and weighing 11 grams. It features a vibrant pink tourmaline cabochon measuring approx. 10 x 8 x 6 mm, accented by two na...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Modern Gold 2.50 Total Carat Natural Diamond & Rose Cut Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant ring features a natural rose-cut black diamond (approx. 9.5 x 7.5 mm) bezel set in solid 18K yellow gold. Weighing 8.6 grams and sized at 5.25, it showcases a split shan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
$144Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women. Band Width: 2 mm Size : 35x19mm Approx Certification: 925 Hallmarked Gross Weight: 5.63 Grams Approx
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Rose Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning solitaire Cocktail ring featuring a 8.48 Carat oval Buff-Top Rose Quartz measuring approx. 20mm x 10mm; each corner enhanced with a round Diamond; 4 round Diamonds approx. 0...
Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond 2.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every Angle of This Statement-Making White Gold Ring. With the tri colour of effect of White...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Diamond 1.15 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Bold Geometric Settings of Round and Baguette Diamonds Impart Light-Catching Sparkle From Every Angle of This Statement-Making White Gold Ring. This design imparts a sinuous shape ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 9
Located in Oslo, 03
A statement cocktail ring built around a generous 12mm cushion-cut natural green amethyst — also known as prasiolite — a softly squared stone of pale mint green, hand-selected for it...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
A statement cocktail ring built around a generous 12mm cushion-cut natural green amethyst — also known as prasiolite — a softly squared stone of pale mint green, hand-selected for it...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 7
Located in Oslo, 03
A statement cocktail ring built around a generous 12mm cushion-cut natural green amethyst — also known as prasiolite — a softly squared stone of pale mint green, hand-selected for it...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring Style Band, Charm Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Colored Diamond Intensity No Stone Nu...
Gold, 14k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Heart Arrow Stacking Statement Adjustable Valentines Ring Style Band, Charm Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Colored Diamond Intensity No Stone Nu...
Gold, 14k Gold
12mm Green Amethyst Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Statement Ring - Size 6
Located in Oslo, 03
A statement cocktail ring built around a generous 12mm cushion-cut natural green amethyst — also known as prasiolite — a softly squared stone of pale mint green, hand-selected for it...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Floral Pear Halo Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Made in 14k solid gold, this piece is perfect for festive occasions, wedding events, or as a statement ring for special evenings. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Broad Band Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds (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 wide band ring features an open lattice pattern of navette-shaped gold fra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,892Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$23,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement AAA Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.88 carats and diamonds of 1.36 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Boulder Opal Modernist Design Statement Ring 18K Gold 14.2g V1112
Located in Osprey, FL
Behold this exquisite statement ring, crafted with a unique Australian boulder opal, set in a modernist organic floral head of solid 18K gold.
Opal, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
From $5,460 / item
3.13cts Diamond Multi Row Statement Cocktail Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.13 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Zig Zag Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
To someone seeing it for the first time, it feels powerful yet elegant, a statement ring that commands attention without excess.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Double Flower Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our breathtaking 1.00 Carat Diamond Double Flower Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This mesmerizing piece combines elegance and whimsy with its enchanting design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold shank 2.0 carats Old European Cut Diamond Statement Horseshoe ring c.1910 size 8.5 / 8 grams / 31mm x 26mm H 29.7mm x W26.16mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$4,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-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, 14k Gold, White Gold
$748Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Square Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.32 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl Halo Natural Diamond Cluster Statement 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 statement ring features a pear-shaped natural diamond set at the center, f...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
34.23 CTW Statement Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
34.23 CTW Statement Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 34.23 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
From $4,992 / item
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry features a stunning radiant-cut center stone surrounded by a halo of brilliant round diamonds, all set in a w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $3,994 / item
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry features a stunning radiant-cut center stone surrounded by a halo of brilliant round diamonds, all set in a w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking vintage statement ring by David Webb is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, exemplifying the bold sculptural design and exceptional craftsmanship for which the Hou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Diamond Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 7.02 carats and diamonds of 0.7 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bar Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace elegance with the Bar Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, crafted from luxurious 14K Gold in your choice of Yellow Gold or White Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem colour: White 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 1.57 Grams Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$258Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Pear Cut Statement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Pear Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Movado 2000's Diamond Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Statement Ring
By Movado
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mounted round pearl measuring 6.5 mm round - white with strong iridescence Flanked by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set down shoulders Weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Illusion Diamond Wedding Cluster Ring in 18K Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement cluster diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.1 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the allure of luxury with our 18 Karat Gold 6.1 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Statement Ring – a breathtaking fusion of opulence and sophistication.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$244Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald Round Cut Statement Ring in Handmade 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Green Emerald Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Vintage Style Round Cut Emerald Statement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.01 Carat Trillion Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Snake Serpent Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Red Carpet GIA Trillion Diamond and Emerald Platinum Serpent Snake Fabulous Statement Ring. The Head securely Hand set with a Trillion GIA Diamond, weighing approx. 1.01 Car...
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
14K White Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K white gold, this piece features the ancient symbol of balance ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Achieve perfect harmony with this Black and White Diamond Yin Yang Statement Ring. Meticulously crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, this piece features the ancient symbol of balance...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Split Shank Statement Ring Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold split shank statement ring set with a natural oval green emerald and natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 41.84 Carat Green Peridot GIA and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Red Carpet Green Peridot GIA and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 41.84 Carat GIA Intense Green Perid...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage Solitaire Opal and Diamond Rhodium Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Show Stopper Solitaire Ring, centering an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81tctw, accented by five Diamonds; Tarnish-resistant Sterling Silver Rhodium; Size 8; we...
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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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