Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 61 Total Weight: 19.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in th...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Silver925 Natural Peridot Emerald White Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Emerald, Peridot, Topaz, Silver
Silver925 Natural Garnet Rhodolite White Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Topaz, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
Brown Pearl and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold, circa 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
A sophisticated Diamrusa ring crafted in rose gold, centered by a striking 12 mm brown pearl with a warm, luminous nacre. The pearl is framed by two concentric rows of diamonds, crea...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.67 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Smoky Quartz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Smoky Quartz 3.81 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.22 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodi...
Quartz, Silver
Vintage White Gold Ring with Prehnite, Tsavorite Garnets and Diamonds, 2006
Located in BILBAO, ES
A striking vintage white gold cocktail ring centered by an impressive round cabochon prehnite in a soft, translucent green hue. The generous central gemstone is surrounded by an intr...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold
$200Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 1.70ct Teal Blue Sapphire & Cubic Zirconia Cluster Dome Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Sterling silver dome ring set with a 1.70ct oval teal sapphire in an east‑west bezel. The sapphire shows a deep greenish‑blue tone, consistent with Thai material, giving the piece a ...
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.83 carats with Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.05 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embodying geometric elegance and timeless passion, this striking Natural Ruby Vintage Style Engagement Ring pays beautiful homage to a bold Art Deco era inspired craftsmanship. A ric...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.80 Carat Trillion Rhodolite Garnet, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking celebration of colour, this Zahira Fine Jewellery ring centres on a 3.80 carat trillion-cut rhodolite garnet with a rich raspberry hue and purplish-red undertones. Rhodoli...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Pave'd Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Lemon Quartz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Lemon Quartz 9.39 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.67 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhod...
Quartz, Silver
White Topaz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
White Topaz 11.19 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.92 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhod...
Topaz, Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.78 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 9.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.47 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 17.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 18.15 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 27.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.13 carats Ring set in 14K Gold settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 4.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.27 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.59 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite pink sapphire and diamond halo ring showcases a natural pink sapphire weighing over 1 carat, prized for its vibrant hue and elegant oval silhouette. The center gemston...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,775Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Geometric Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold showcases vibrant rubies arranged in a bold geometric design, highlighted by brilliant diamond accents. Inspired by Art Deco elegance, this ref...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
White Gold Pink and Purple Sapphire Diamond Geometric Ring by Harmony by Hand
Located in BILBAO, ES
A striking contemporary cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold by Harmony by Hand (Thailand), showcasing an architectural composition of invisible-set pink and purple sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.50 carats and Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Assorted Colours Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Assorted Colours Sapphire 23.45 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 3.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 25.56 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Sapphire, Silver
$205Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 1.20ct Squared Amethyst & CZ Band Ring, Size 7.25
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A sleek sterling silver band set with three squared amethysts totaling 1.20ct, accented by bright CZ stones for added sparkle. The geometric layout gives the ring a clean, modern pro...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
$212Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 1.10ct Cushion Amethyst & Quartz Halo Ring, Size 7.25
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking blend of modern glamour and classic gemstone artistry, this sterling silver ring centers a 1.10‑carat cushion‑cut checkered amethyst, its surface alive with shifting light...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Peridot and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 6.95 carats and Diamond 0.32 carat set in 18K gold setting Width: 1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.44 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 1.71 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jadeite Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jadeite 4.38 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 63 Total Weight: 21.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst and Diopside Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 6.99 carats and Diopside 4.69 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
$1,425Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Edwardian Style Filigree Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby rests at the heart of this handcrafted Ruby Halo Ring, encased in an intricate openwork plaque. Delicate filigree scrolls weave through the center setting, beaut...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$212Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 3.38ct Cabochon Amethyst Signet Ring, Size 7
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold vintage signet ring crafted in solid sterling silver, set with a richly saturated 3.38‑carat cabochon amethyst. The domed purple stone glows softly in a sculpted bezel, framed...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$9,888Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Mosaic Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this radiant Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring—a vibrant, expressive piece that celebrates the beauty of contrast, individuality, and expert craftsmanship. The ring showcas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 14.04 carats with Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 12.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Jade with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 2.62 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 17.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
$210Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 2.53ct Oval Dark Blue Sapphire & Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A ring that carries the quiet drama of midnight. This handcrafted sterling silver piece centers a 2.53‑carat oval‑cut deep blue sapphire, a stone so dark it borders on black — the ki...
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Emerald Cut Ruby Classic Halo Ring 2.39 Carats
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This refined ring features a 2.39 carat emerald cut natural ruby, admired for its rich red color and balanced emerald cut. The ruby is framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 0.35 carat Butterfly Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapis Lazuli Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vic...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Tiger's Eye Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiger's Eye Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 3.1 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vici...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.31 ( VVS2/D) carat and Diamond 1.22 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.23 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.22 carats Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 4.02 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Lavender Jade Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 32.19 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Jade, 18k Gold
Diamrusa White Gold Ring with Rubellite, Black Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
A bold and luxurious statement ring by Diamrusa, masterfully crafted in 18-karat white gold and centered by an exceptional oval-cut rubellite weighing 5.13 carats. The vivid raspberr...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.31 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterly Ring in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,750Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K Gold 2.70ct Colombian Emerald & 0.36ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
An exceptional IGL‑certified natural Colombian emerald, weighing 2.70 carats, sits at the heart of this elegant 18k gold ring. Cut in a refined octagon/step silhouette, the emerald d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Jade with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 2.42 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 61 Total Weight: 14.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.14 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 21.89 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.22 carats, Ruby 2.0 carats and Diamond 1.03 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.70 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond RIng in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new Ruby and Diamond ring by Rewa made in 18K white gold. The ring consists of 13 rubies and they weigh a total of approximately 26 ct. These rubies were all carefully selected to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Topaz 11.26 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.04 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
1990s Vintage Sterling Silver 1.05 Carats Amethyst & CZ Three Shank Ring, Size 7
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A sleek, architectural silhouette defines this sterling silver split‑shank ring, crowned with a vibrant 1.05ct oval amethyst that glows in a rich purple hue. The center stone is held...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon and Opal Poison Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Amethyst Cabochon and Opal Poison Ring features a beautifully smooth amethyst cabochon set in a secure bezel. The ring's intricate filigree design encircles the gemston...
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.05 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.2 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then sit...
Diamond, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.87 carat with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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