Tiffany & Co Twisted Knot Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a twisted knot motif weighing 5.4 Grams.
1990s Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Twisted Knot Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co, 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a twisted knot motif weighing 5.4 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. 14k Yellow Gold Double Rope Twisted Ring/Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
One vintage Tiffany & Co. 14 karat yellow gold double rope twist band ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.12 carat G color with -VS2 clarity - set in a high polish bezel Completed by grooved twist motif shank Stamped for 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Band in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Amethyst Twist Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Twist Band Ring from Tiffany & Co. With 1 oval amethyst stone 5mm x 6.5mm Measurements: Ring Size: 7 (resize available) Weight: 9.9 grams Width at Top: 10...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Four Band Gold Rope Twist Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., New York City. This chic 18k gold ring from Tiffany & Co. features four joined bands of textured gold rope. The perfect everyday yellow gold ring, it...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Twist Diamond Gold Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Twist Band Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Paillonné Enamel & Diamond Twist Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. Paillonné twist ring in 18kt yellow gold with green and blue enamel, and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Twist Ring in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. Etoile diamond twist dots ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Vintage 18 Karat Gold Twisted Knot Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring designed as a rope that twists together, cinching center as a knot Featuring a bright polish Fully signed Tiffany & Co.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Dots Ring in Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Tiffany & Co. ‘Twisted Dots’ scattered diamond full eternity band ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Succo Rope Twist Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
The out of production vintage Tiffany ring features a rope twist design. The ring is great worn alone or stacked with your fine jewelry from any era.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Twisted Knot Ring Size 6.25 #24350
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Twisted Knot Ring Size 6.25 This elegant ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1960's Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Twist Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering as a gold twist motif with alternating rows of channel set diamonds and sapphires Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh approximately 0.23 carat total - G color and VS2 clarit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Gold Twisted Rope X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of three segments of solid gold twisted rope motif Accented by four stylized X motif stations Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a twisted rope motif yellow gold band Featuring "X" motif stations Stamped 18 karat gold Fully signed for Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Coral Ring by Schlumbereger for Tiffany
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish crossover 18k yellow gold and blood coral ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Company.
Tiffany & Co. Twisted Enamel Rings Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Brooch With Interlocking Rings. 1.0 Inch Long. Finished Weight Is 6.7 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Twist Ring 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Twist Ring 8 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 8 Weight: 7.20 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 ITALY Condition: Excellent condition Limited edition, no longer ava...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Bow Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
TIFFANY & CO Style: Tiffany Twisted Bow Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5.25 - sizable Hallmark: ©T&Co.750ITALY Includes: T&C Ring Pouch Retail Replacement Value: $650 + ta...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Twist Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Twist Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 7mm at the widest point Weight: 8.0 grams Diamond: 12 round brilliant diamonds, carat tota...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a highly polished gold ribbon motif in an overlapping, stylized and dimensional design Fully signed Tiffany & Co. 18k Circa 1970's Measures: 1 3/16 inch x 1/2 inch and s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Etoile Twist Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Etoile Twist Ring 7 Metal: 18K gold and platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 7mm at the widest point Weight: 8.40 grams Diamond: 12 round brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Yellow Gold Twisted Teardrop Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Fluid and free, this ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. has a tasteful design that is quite eye-catching.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Twist Wire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 7.6 mm Band Width: 1.3 mm Size: 8.5 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: Tiffany and Co Au750 Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Stone Type: None Condition: Pre-Owned...
Tiffany Four Row Twisted Rope Gold Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One 18K yellow gold wedding band by Tiffany and Co. comprised of four rows of beautifully stylized, twisted gold rope design. Each strand measures 2.25mm, and has it's own definition...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Bypass Ring Vintage Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Twist
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co cultured pearl bypass ring (circa 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver 1999 5mm Twist Dome Ring Size 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. ring finely crafted in sterling silver with a dome design in the front. Ring is 5 mm wide and was made in 1999. Fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. R...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Gold Band With Twisted Rope Motif Stacked A With Pair of Onyx Bands
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Band with with twisted rope motif, is shown with a pair of onyx bands (that are not Tiffany).
Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., New York. This sleek sixties bracelet from Tiffany has textured cable twist rings interspersed with smaller polished gold connecting links.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Twist Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum with Di
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 5.75 - 51, Width: 7.20 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Etoile Twist Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds Exterior Co...
Tiffany & Co. Palomo Picasso Vintage Twisting Heart Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat white gold, this genuine Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Ring features a twisting band opening up either side of an infinity symbol in the shape of two...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Blue and Green Enamel "Paillonné" Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Diamond and blue and green Paillonné enamel 18k yellow gold twist ring by Tiffany Co. Ring size 5-1/2. No.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Twist Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in McLean, VA
18 kt. yellow gold and platinum Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger five row twisted rope band set with 56 diamonds in 8 sections weighing approximately .84 ct. tw. Size 5 3/4.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Etoile twist band ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tiffany and Co. 18k yellow gold and 950 platinum double band ring. Has 12 diamonds. Excellent pre-owned condition. Includes box. Ring size 6. We ship worldwide.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold Square Twist Knot Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver ring featuring an 18K yellow gold twist accent.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Textured Signet w/ Polished Mermaid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 14.18mm (0.55") (top of t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.76 Carat ERS Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Tiffany & Co Scorpio Ring Sz 3 18k Yellow Gold Zodiac Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co Scorpion ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). The beautifully detailed Zodiac ring is a rare find! The ring is a small size (3) and we enco...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.5 in L 0.9 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Emblem of Timeless Sophistication Elevate any look with these Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hoop Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understa...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1960's 18K Gold Twisted Rope Sphere Link Vintage Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of open and interlocked sphere-shaped links Alternating with twisted rope and smooth edges Accented by high polish finish Completed by hinged clasp closure With figure eigh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,089
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and substantial pavé diamond band by Cartier, crafted in solid 18K white gold. The ring is set with 99 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.28 carats. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings epitomize elegance and refinement, showcasing the timeless beauty of aquamarine gemstones and exquisite craftsmanship. Cre...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Gold. The ring has 42 diamonds weighing appx. 1.25 carats. The color is appx. F/G and the clarity is VS1. Frenc...
Diamond, Gold
David Yurman Châtelaine Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds: 0.16 ct. t.w. 18K yellow gold 0.3"W Ring size:8 Comes with David Yurman box Retail: $1350
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Stud Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with these classic Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. earrings from their Lynn Collection. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, this whimsical design...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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.