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
Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby 1.51 carats with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 4.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 20.65 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plat...
Ruby, Silver
$787Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exuding regal sophistication, this breathtaking Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring beautifully honors a luxurious Victorian era inspired aesthetic. Seated at the he...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow/ White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K Yellow/ White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 14.05 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SGL Certified 4.75 Carats Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on a natural heated blue sapphire weighing approximately 4.75 carats, this elegant ring is adorned with thirty round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 cara...
Blue Sapphire with Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 7.0 carats with Emerald 1.06 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 20.91 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 6.18 carats with Ruby 2.11 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 20.50 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.10 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 2.37 carats with Pink Sapphire 2.37 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.95 grams "We first opened doors ...
Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.13 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 13.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.17 cts Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity of the Victory Monument; a small and modest storefront ...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,725Sale Price|25% Off
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centered on an emerald-cut sapphire, this Ceylon Sapphire Ring is surrounded by brilliant diamonds and French cut sapphires in 18K white gold. The striking Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ri...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.89 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 63 Total Weight: 8.08 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 21.16 carats with Ruby 5.99 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 21.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 1.75 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on an oval-shaped natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.75 carats, this elegant ring is encircled by sparkling natural round diamonds that enhance its vivid color ...
$2,850Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 1.51ct Oval Tsavorite & 0.62ct Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid burst of green fire meets classic ballerina elegance in this certified tsavorite and diamond cocktail ring. Centering a 1.51‑carat natural tsavorite garnet—IGL‑tested and cel...
Tsavorite, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Talay Silhouette Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
South Sea Pearl Talay Silhouette Ring set in 18K Gold Settings "Talay" which simply means The Sea in Thai language explores the sea’s ephemeral character and rightfully captures th...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Steeped in historical charm, this mesmerizing Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring beautifully evokes the grandeur of an Edwardian era inspired masterpiece. Three glo...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.95 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats, Ruby 2.58 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.84 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Garnet Art Deco Style Filigree Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Reminiscent of the bold glamour of the Art Deco era, this vintage-inspired dome ring showcases a richly colored garnet framed by smaller garnet accents within intricate openwork fili...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich with Victorian era romance, this vintage-inspired five stone band ring features a graceful row of luminous amethysts glowing in regal violet hues. The elegant graduated arrangem...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Trinity White Gold Aquamarine Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity Ring Size 7 with 45.99CTS of Aquamarine, and 5.52CTS of Diamond. Set in 18K White Gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 11.45 carats with Diamond 1.02 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 20.60 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
9K White Gold Natural White Sapphire Vintage Styler Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
At its center sits a brilliant round white sapphire, radiating pure elegance and clarity. The vintage-inspired setting features delicate detailing that enhances the stone’s natural s...
Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.03 carats with Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 12.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating color defines this Marquise Aquamarine Ring, centered with a pale blue gem framed by deep blue sapphires and brilliant diamond accents in 14k white gold. The geometric de...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.87 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.46 grams GIT 2405070150002 "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.68 carats, Ruby 2.47 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.59 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Brown Diamond Butterfly Ring Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.83 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 1.92 carats and Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carat, Ruby 3.55 carat and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.7 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Flippable Double-Faced Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamond Pavé
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in opulence with this breathtakingly beautiful and versatile ring that showcases a bold yet elegant design. Crafted from 18K white gold weighing 15.128g, this ring radiates a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$48,304Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 3.08 Carat Pigeon's Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing the Certified 3.08 Carat Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of distinctive design and luxury. At its center is a stunning 3.08-carat Pigeon's Blood ruby,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Intricate lace-like openwork and delicate milgrain borders form this diamond filigree dinner ring, showcasing three sparkling center diamonds along an elongated silhouette. Functioni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.54 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.97 carat and Diamond 1.98 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.68 grams ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This stunning ring features a GRS-certified 5.04-carat Burma ruby, renowned for its deep, rich red color and exceptional quality. The ruby’s striking shape and vivid hue are magnific...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,260Sale Price / item|30% Off
Diamond Filigree Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully elongated in a marquise silhouette, this Diamond Filigree Ring showcases sparkling diamonds within an intricate openwork design, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold. It...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,550Sale Price|25% Off
Tsavorite and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage-style ring centered with a vibrant tsavorite, framed by a matching outer halo of tsavorite for rich depth and color. Surrounding the outer edge, diamonds are arranged like ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating look with this Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring, designed to draw attention with its rich elegance. Featuring a bold cabochon amethyst at the center,...
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Colored Sapphire Ring Sterling Silver Size 5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous ring is sterling silver. It features a combination of blue, green, yellow and pink sapphires accented by white spinel. It is estimated to be 5 carat total weight. The ...
Sapphire, Spinel, Sterling Silver
White Sapphire and Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
White Sapphire 9.30 carats and Ruby 12.73 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 3.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 24.4 grams *Please note that the silver setti...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
$825Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Amethyst Cabochon Serpent Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by timeless symbolism, this Coiled Serpent Ring features a captivating natural amethyst accented by vibrant natural emeralds, all set within an elegantly sculpted serpent de...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$215Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 1.05ct Amethyst & 0.60ct Peridot Band Ring, Size 7.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This sterling silver band ring showcases a 1.05‑carat oval‑cut amethyst in a sleek half‑bezel setting, giving the gemstone a modern, uninterrupted flow of violet light. The center st...
Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage-style ring features a rich, smooth cabochon-cut natural garnet at the center, showcasing its deep red hue with a timeless elegance. The simple yet sophisticate...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A dramatic, love‑struck statement piece, this IGL‑certified 18k gold heart‑cut ruby and diamond ring delivers unapologetic romance with high jewelry craftsmanship. At its center burn...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$975Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the delicate romance of the Edwardian era, this vintage-style tapered ring features a luminous emerald-cut natural opal at the center, accented by sparkling diamonds and fi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Emerald Ring Natural Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Square shape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fancy Vintage Emerald Ring all Natural gemstones Impressive Statement Ring ! Square shape Emerald embedded in a sea cluster of brilliant Sparkling diamonds Natural African Emerald si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A bright peridot sparkles at the center of this vintage-style floral ring, held elegantly in a classic prong setting. Soft pearls are nestled around it, echoing the gentle curves of ...
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal with Green Tourmaline Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 9.79 carats with Green Tourmaline 4.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.35 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style floral ring features natural rose cut diamonds with soft, romantic sparkle. The delicate petals are crafted with intricate detailing for an antique-inspired look. ...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,425Sale Price / item|25% Off
Onyx Garnet Floral Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold yet elegant, this Onyx Statement Ring features a smooth oval onyx framed by marquise garnets in a radiant floral design. Crafted in yellow gold, the Onyx Garnet Ring draws the e...
Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$260Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 2.50ct Squared Ruby & Quartz Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking wide‑band ring crafted in sterling silver, set with four bold rows of square‑cut purplish red rubies totaling approximately 2.50 carats. Framed by shimmering white quartz ...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
3.74 Ct Russian Emerald Cabochon and Spinel 18K Gold Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A playful Ring centered with mint green Emerald cabochon and accented by romantic pink Spinel. The Emerald comes from the picturesque Ural Mountains in Russia and has a very pleasan...
Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold
Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.80 carats with Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.89 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.84 carats, Ruby 1.75 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.17 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Opal with Fancy Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.31 carats with Fancy Sapphire 1.30 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.58 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.67 carats and Blue Sapphire 1.37 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.12 grams "We first opened doors...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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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