Unavailable|$17,727
Towe Norlen Magique Contemporary Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Weight is circa 33.8 grams. The ring's inside diameter is 17.5 mm, US 7. However, this ring can be ordered in any size, and gold colour (white, rose or yellow gold or mixed gold colo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,281
18 Karat Bold Gold and Citrine Ring, 1970
Located in London, GB
Large Bold Swedish 18 karat Gold & Citrine ring Designed by K & BC Large square cut citrine with hole details around all 4 sides Made in Sweden c.1970 Signed K&BC Swedish marks Ring ...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,360
Georg Jensen 18ct Yellow Gold Magic Band Ring, Size 52, Circa 2010
By Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful pre-loved 18ct yellow gold Magic ring from the renowned Scandinavian design house of Georg Jensen designed by Regitz Overgaard. The ring comprises two parts - the outer p...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Era White Enamel Rococo Ring, Mourning 1700s 18th Century Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A museum-worthy 255 year old antique mounring ring! Coming from Sweden, this solid 18k gold ring was made to commemorate Will who passed at the age of 40!
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$21,800
Art Deco style Cocktail ring with 2.45ct Diamonds
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the elegance of Art Deco with this Cocktail Ring, a masterpiece of vintage allure crafted in Sweden in the 1960's.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,699
Art Deco inspired Deep blue 2.71ct Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crafted in Sweden during the 1980s, this ring captures the essence of Art Deco design with its striking features and timeless allure.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$19,200
Art-Deco styled diamond ring ‘Diana’ with a 0.95ct Antique Diamond
Located in Stockholm, SE
Experience the allure of vintage glamour with the 'Diana' Diamond Ring, a stunning testament to Art Deco elegance. Handcrafted in Stockholm, this exquisite ring captures the romance ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art-Deco styled diamond ring ‘Vittoria’ with a 2ct Antique light yellow Diamond
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of the 'Vittoria' Diamond Ring, designed by Brandstationen and expertly handcrafted in Stockholm, Sweden.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Midcentury Gold and Mabé Pearl Ring, Sweden, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful midcentury Swedish gold ring, with an oversized mabé pearl with beautiful sheen.
Pearl, Gold
Midcentury Gold and Pearl Ring, Sweden, 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish midcentury gold ring with a pearl. Smooth, clean design that breathes elegance.
Pearl, Gold
Gold and Amethyst Ring from Ceson, Sweden, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful gold ring from Ceson, with a large amethyst stone with lots of gleam. Cool, elevating frame. 18 k gold.
Amethyst, Gold
Sold|$1,477 / set
Antique gold set, ring and earrings with cameo, Sweden.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique gold set, ring and earrings with cameo. Products made of 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness).
Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Robbert Gold Amethyst Swedish Modernist Regal Crown Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, faceted eight carat amethyst in 18k gold crown like setting created by Robbert of Sweden.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Gold and Rock Crystal Ring from Stigbert, Sweden, 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking gold ring from Stigbert, with a baguette cut rock crystal stone. Elegant, timeless design with a crisp look.
Rock Crystal, Gold
Vintage Swedish Band Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage wedding band (circa 1950s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The simple and elegant ring is stamped with Swedish hallmarks.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sweden 1930s-1940s 18 Karat Gold Topaz Ring
Located in bronshoj, DK
Art Deco ring of 18 kt. gold with topaz. Stamped. Sweden 1930 / 40s. 750.
Topaz, 18k Gold
Swedish Goldsmith, Modernist Ring in 21 Carat Gold Adorned with Diamond
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. Modernist ring in 21 carat gold adorned with diamond. 1970's.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Swedish Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage wedding band (circa 1950s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The charming ring is stamped with Swedish hallmarks.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Large Vintage Ring in 14 Carat Gold, 1930s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Large vintage ring in 14 carat gold adorned with faceted sapphires and diamonds. 1930s.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Modernist Gold and Rock Crystal Ring from Alton, Sweden, 1976
By Alton
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gold ring in a sweet, modernist design from Alton. Crisp, stylized flower petals enclose a rock crystal stone.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Alton, Falköping, Swedish Modernist Gold Ring with Diamonds, 18 Carat
Located in bronshoj, DK
Alton, Falköping. Swedish modernist gold ring with diamonds. 18 carat.
Thomasson Guldsmed, Sweden, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1960s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Thomasson Guldsmed, Sweden. Vintage Ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with old cut large diamond. 1960's.
Diamond, White Gold
Swedish Modernist Alliance Ring in 18 Carat White Gold with Diamonds, 1988
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish modernist alliance ring in 18 carat white gold with diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Swedish Goldsmith, 18 Carat Gold Ring Adorned with Purple Semi Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. 18 carat gold ring adorned with purple semi precious stone.
18k Gold
Swedish Goldsmith, 18 Carat Gold Ring Adorned with Purple Semi Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. 18 carat gold ring adorned with purple semi precious stone. 1970's.
18k Gold
Rahlens Goldsmith, Sweden, Modernist 18 Carat Gold Ring with Semi Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rahlens Goldsmith, Sweden. Modernist 18 carat gold ring adorned with semi precious stone.
18k Gold
Thomasson Guldsmed, Sweden, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold with Diamond
Located in bronshoj, DK
Thomasson Guldsmed, Sweden. Vintage Ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with brilliant cut diamond. 1960's.
Diamond, White Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Adorned with Diamond
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Vintage ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with a diamond.
18k Gold, White Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Modernist Vintage Ring, 18 Carat Gold with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Modernist vintage ring in 18 carat gold adorned with semi-precious stones.
Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Modernist Vintage Ring, 18 Carat Gold with Semi-Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Modernist vintage ring in 18 carat gold adorned with semi-precious stone.
Gold
Swedish Goldsmith, Ring in Classic Style, 22 Carat Gold, 20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. Ring in classic style. 22 carat gold. 20th century.
Sigurd Persson 1972 Sweden Geometric Sculptural Ring 18Kt Gold and Lapis Lazuli
By Sigurd Persson
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric linear ring designed by Sigurd Persson (1914-2003). A modernist piece created in Sweden, back in the 1972 by the artist-sculptor Sigurd Persson.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Guldfynd Ab 'Sweden' 18 Karat Gold Ring with 17 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in bronshoj, DK
Guldfynd Ab (Sweden) 18K gold ring with 17 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Adorned with Diamond
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Vintage ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with a diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swedish Modernist Alliance Ring in 18 Carat White Gold with Diamonds, Dated 1976
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish modernist alliance ring in 18 carat white gold with diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Swedish Wedding Band 2.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage wedding band (circa 1950s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The simple and elegant ring is stamped with Swedish hallmarks.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Ring in 18 Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl, 1930s/40s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Ring in 18 carat gold adorned with semi-precious stone and cultured pearl. 1930s / 40s.
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Art Deco Ring in 18-Carat Gold with Purple Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Vintage Art Deco ring in 18-carat gold adorned with purple stone.
18k Gold
Swedish goldsmith. Diamond ring in 18 karat white gold. Total of six diamonds.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. Diamond ring in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold and Citrine Ring by Swedish Master Bernt Högkvist Made Year, 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold ring is adorned with a flame-coloured, brilliant cut citrine. The citrine stone reflects the light in an amazing way and its four prongs are prominent. The shank o...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Adorned with a Diamond
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish jeweler. Vintage ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with a diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
Swedish goldsmith. Large 18 karat cocktail ring with amber-colored citrin
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish goldsmith. Large 18 karat cocktail ring adorned with faceted amber-colored citrin. Ribbon decoration. From the mid-20th century. Marked 18K. Perfect condition. Weight: 8.5 gr...
18k Gold
Sold|$1,550
WIWEN NILSSON Gold and Citrine Ring
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Wiwen Nilsson 18k gold and single faceted citrine ring. Wiwen Nilsson is one of Swedish design history's respected silversmiths who received worldwide acclaim for his innovat...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Exclusive women's signet ring with citrine and diamonds, W.A. Bolin, Sweden, 194
By BOLIN
Located in Chorzów, PL
A luxurious women's signet ring, crafted by the prestigious W.A. Bolin company in Sweden in 1942.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,100
Modernist Tigers Eye Gold Ring
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, by Kaunis Koru, Sweden. This sensational Modernist ring is sixties style at its colorful best.
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$15,363
Big Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The ring has swedish maker's marks, a 18k gold stamp and date stamp C9 for 1953.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Scandinavian silver and gold cocktail ring with smoke quartz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing silver ring by Cecilia Johansson, with a large square smoke quartz stone, elevated in a gold frame. Cool and striking design that combines materials in a beautiful, luxurious...
Quartz, Gold, Silver
11 carat natural no heat sapphire and diamond 1960s yellow gold ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Great finger coverage. The ring made in Sweden in the 60s. The stone certified no heat treatment by the GCS lab in London.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, Mid-20th C.
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Vintage ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with semi-precious stone. Mid-20th century. Diameter: 17 mm. US size: 6.5. In excellent condition. Stamped. In most ...
White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 6.63ct GIA No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage sapphire and diamond ring was crafted in Sweden from solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 6.63ct GIA No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage sapphire and diamond ring was crafted in Sweden from solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 18 Carat Gold Adorned with Large Amethyst
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Vintage ring in 18 carat gold adorned with large amethyst. Mid-20th century. Diameter: 17.5 mm. US size: 7.25. In excellent condition. Stamped. Weight: 6.6 gram...
Amethyst, Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 20 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage Art Deco style rectangle cocktail ring made in 1990s. The piece is crafted in 18K white gold. It features amazing 20ct (19x15x9 mm) emerald cut aquamarine. The gem ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, Classic Ring in 14 Carat Gold with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Classic ring in 14-carat gold adorned with three semi-precious stones. 1930s. Diameter: 19 mm. US size: 9. In excellent condition. Unstamped. Measured to 14 car...
Gold
Scandinavian Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 8 Carat Gold with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian jeweler. Vintage ring in 8 carat gold adorned with three orange semi-precious stones. Mid-20th century. Diameter: 18 mm. US size: 7.75. In excellent condition. Stamped....
Gold
Sold|$5,500
Art Deco 1.80 carat O-P VS1 GIA Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Silver & 18k, Sweden. This 1920s Swedish engagement ring features a sparkly 1.80-carat old cut diamond (O-P color, VS1 clarity) in an old world meets modern times 100-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Romantic 19th century Rococo Revival “forget-me-not” remembrance ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
19th century Rococo Revival style “forget-me-not” ring, 18k gold, engraved and enamel decoration, hidden flap in the form of a hinged envelope, inside with gold and enamel in the for...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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