0.45ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Trinity Eternity Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Trinity Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold is a stunning embodiment of elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Men's Amour Et Trinity Or Gold Rings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier men's "Amount Et Trinity Or" gold rings Three gold band rings, the largest one is engraved AMOUR ET TRINITY OR; marked Cartier, 750, 61, 1998, 072770 Size: 9.75 US, 61 Euro...
18k Gold
An 18k gold and enamel trinity Hermes ring
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three textured 18k gold interlocked rings with a line of enamel on each, in red, blue and green, signed Hermès, Paris. weight: 14.9 g ring size: 14 mm / 3 US width: 4 - 13 mm
18k Gold, Enamel
CARTIER Trinity Diamond 18k Tri-Gold 3-Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic ring from Cartier's Trinity collection features 3 interconnected 4.0mm bands crafted in 18k yellow, white and rose gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-V...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Black Ceramic Diamond Trinity Fashion Ring
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An iconic masterwork of modern elegance, this authentic Cartier Trinity rolling ring reinterprets the 1924 design with a striking 18K white gold, sleek black ceramic, and pavé-set di...
Cartier Trinity 3 Band Rolling Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Elevate your everyday style with this sophisticated ring from the iconic Trinity de Cartier Collection, expertly crafted from luxurious polished platinum.
Platinum
Cartier 18K Trinity Tricolor Rolling Band Ring Size 6 #24499
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Trinity Tricolor Gold Trinity Rolling Band Ring Size 6 An iconic Cartier design featuring three interlaced bands in 18K yellow, white and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rolling Ring 18K Tri-Color Gold Vintage 1997
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An enduring icon of 20th-century jewelry design, this authentic Cartier Trinity rolling ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, embodying the timeless elegance that...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Long Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier masterfully uses shifts in shape and texture – thicker semi-hoops on top, intricate dangling tricolor chains in the middle, and signature interlocked trinity rings at the bot...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Cartier Trinity Bombay Ring, c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Bombay ring, comes from Cartier’s trinity collection. A discontinued design, this wonderful ring is composed of three bands of 18 carat rose, white and yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trinity Rolling Band Natural Diamonds Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trinity Rolling Band Natural Diamonds Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 13.33 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.90 CTW H-I VS round natural diamonds Width: Each band i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Gold Stackable Trinity Band Ring Set
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French made Cartier original, these bands are of the highest quality make. One in each color of 18K gold, rose white and yellow, the white gold band is studded with diamonds. Signe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Crash Diamond Ring in 18k Tri-Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Trinity Crash diamond ring in 18k-tri gold. This ring features a halo of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carat with E-F color and VS clarity set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring from the Trinity de Cartier collection features 3 interconnected bands, crafted in 950 platinum, 18k white gold and black ceramic.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Trinity Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.06 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: ~4.5 Ring Height: each band is about 2.8 mm tall Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Diamond Count: 93 brilliant cut Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Diamond Weight 0.09 Cts Approx Setting Cluster Base Metal Yellow Gold Num...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Trinity Spinner Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Trinity Spinner Ring 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rose Gold Signed and numbered and made in 1990 and in original Cartier box.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri Color 18K Yellow White & Rose Trinity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Trinity Collection Material: 18K Yellow White & Rose Gold Ring Size: 10.75 Ring Width: 9mm Each Band Measures: 3mm width Weight:10.5 gm Condition: Excellent Comes ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Gold VVS1/D Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TRINITY 18K GOLD DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING -Material: 18K Yellow/Rose/White Gold -Diamond: 4mm VVS1/D, 0.20ct -Size: 5.5 -Thickness: 3.7mm -Weight: 5.1 grams *Includes origin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Stacking 18K Tri-Tone Gold Ring Size 6.00
By Cartier
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Cartier Trinity Stacking Ring is an iconic symbol of timeless elegance and luxury.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Trinity Cluster Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring 18 Karat Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Trinity Cluster Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring 18 Karat Gold Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our Briolette Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A masterfully crafted engagement ring by Cartier, embodying architectural elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Trinity Ruban Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A masterfully crafted engagement ring by Cartier, embodying architectural elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Trinity Small Model Tri-Color Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Small Model Trinity Band Ring by Cartier. With 300 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approx. 1.35ct This ring comes with Ca...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Multitone Gold 6 Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier ring from the iconic Trinity collection features 6 interconnected bands crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and set with 30 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 33 Inch Animal Station Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece depicts an elephant standing atop a Trinity ring, symbolizing strength and unity. A highly rare and collectible Cartier design - both whimsical and elegant, showcas...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Trinity Rolling Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.50 Carats
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of elegance and symbolism, this Cartier Trinity diamond wedding band ring is masterfully crafted in 18K tri-color gold, blending yellow, white, and rose gold int...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Trinity Eternity Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round brilliant cut diamond trinity eternity ring features three bands beautifully intertwined.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct Heavy Trinity Vortice
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mesmerize yourself with this true beauty. An exceptional Ring of Italian quality craftsmanship, spectacular movement on design, featuring a total of 3.00 carats of fine prong-pavé te...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French 18K White Rose Yellow Gold Trinity Russian Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) gold ring designed as three interlocked bands of white gold, rose gold and yellow gold in the trinity or Russian wedding ring style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
This classic pave-set diamond band is punctuated by three brilliant cut white diamonds. Wear alone or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
This classic pave-set diamond band is punctuated by three brilliant cut white diamonds. Wear alone or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Diamond Band
Located in Weston, MA
This classic pave-set diamond band is punctuated by three brilliant cut white diamonds. Wear alone or stack with our other gem set rings. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri Color Gold and Diamond Pave triple Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Trinity Collection band Ring, 3 inter connecting rings of 18k Rose, Yellow and White Gold each measuring 2 M.M wide, the White Ring is Pave set with Fine White Rou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA 1.73 Ct
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally elegant and increasingly rare creation from Cartier's iconic Trinity Collection, this sophisticated solitaire engagement ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow, rose, an...
White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold...
Trinity Solitaire by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Authentic Cartier solitaire, classic with three golds. The sparkling brilliant cut diamond weighs approximately 0,22 ct, SI clarity, E/F color. The production date is engraved inside...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Trinity Style Engagement Ring Size 7 #18056
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Trinity Style Engagement Ring Size 7 This beautiful trinity style engagement ring was meticulously crafted from 14K white gold and features three breathtaking...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Trinity Sunset Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Micromosaic, Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in München, DE
Trinity Sunset Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring intricate micromosaic artistry in vivid shades of blue, orange, yellow, and violet, accented by brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$820 / item
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Pave Sapphire Band
Located in Weston, MA
A trio of deep blue sapphires is enhanced with pavé set white diamonds on this delicate gold band. 18K yellow gold band featuring three bezel set 0.10” blue sapphires between pavé w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1.55 Carat Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier Trinity rolling ring features three intertwined 18k yellow gold bands set all the way around with approximately 1.55 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Diamond 18K Gold Classic Trinity Band Rolling Ring, Reference number N4106250!
Diamond, White Gold
$8,000 / set
Cartier Trinity Hoop Earrings Tri-Color Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Known for its bold use of 18k gold, architectural details, and iconic designs like the Cartier Love bracelet, Trinity ring, and Tank watch, the brand continues to influence modern st...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.50 CTW 18K
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of elegance and symbolism, this Cartier Trinity diamond wedding band ring is masterfully crafted in 18K tri-color gold, blending yellow, white, and rose gold int...
Diamond, Gold
Medieval Iconographic Ring with the Holy Trinity, English, circa 15th Century
Located in London, GB
Medieval iconographic ring with the holy trinity. A yellow gold ring with an oval bezel finely engraved with a religious scene featuring the holy trinity with a crucified Jesus in th...
Yellow Gold
Late Medieval Iconographic Ring Depicting the Holy Trinity, circa 1470-1480
Located in London, GB
Late Medieval iconographic ring depicting the Holy Trinity. A yellow gold ring featuring a central rectangular plaque, finely engraved with the figure of Christ on the cross, underne...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Three-Tone Gold Ring - 18k Trinity Style with 3 Diamonds - Signed &
By Cartier
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A sophisticated and iconic creation from the legendary House of Cartier. This three-tone 18k gold ring features three elegant bands (godrons) in yellow, white, and rose gold, each ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold Trinity Rolling Band Ring Size 53/6.25 #22998
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold Trinity Rolling Band Ring Size 6.25 An iconic Cartier design featuring three interlaced bands in 18K yellow, white and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Tri-Color Gold Trinity Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, Italian Statement Design
Located in Great Neck, NY
Step into bold luxury with this striking 18k solid gold trinity dome ring, an extraordinary piece that unites yellow, white, and rose gold in a sculptural, modern design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity de Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Ring Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
This iconic Trinity de Cartier ring is a timeless masterpiece of jewelry design.
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Solitaire Ring 0.31ct F-VVS1 Diamond in 18K Tri-Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Product Number: 25020135 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Trinity Solitaire Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: Diamond (0.31ct F-VVS1), 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, Pink Gold ■ Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold and Ceramic Trinity de Cartier Ring Size 63 B4234100
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold and ceramic ring from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The ring is made up of three intertwined bands, two in white gold and the other is ceramic, each measuring ...
White Gold
Vintage CARTIER 18k 750 Tricolor Rolling Ring. Must de Cartier Trinity Band
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Cartier Rolling Ring. Beautiful Rolling 18k Tri band ring. Hallmarked and tests 18k. Cartier made 80s Rose, White and Yellow gold. Condition: Has tiny scratches. Nothing major. Co...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,072Sale Price / item|20% Off
Trinity Shine 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Three Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trinity Shine 14K Yellow Gold Three Diamond Ring is a sleek and meaningful symbol of balance, unity, and brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories 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.