Vintage Large 14K Turquoise Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a striking cabochon-cut turquoise centerpiece.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Dots Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Dots Chunky Ring Size 7, Gold Tone Good condition.
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Unisex Vintage Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Stone Chunky Ring, US Size 5, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold, Enamel
Antique Turquoise Snake Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking ring featuring a beautifully sculpted 14k gold snake coiled around a natural green turquoise cabochon, crowned with a sparkling old mine cut diamond set at the serpent’s h...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise Cluster Floral Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 7.3x6..1mm (approx.) (11) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoises - Round Cabochon Cut - Pr...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise Cluster Floral Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 7.3x6..1mm (approx.) (11) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoises - Round Cabochon Cut - Pr...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Statement Chunky Gold Ring, US 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Turquoise Blue Green Marble Cabochon Statement Chunky Cocktail Ring, US 6, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Dots Chunky Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Turquoise Light Green Cabochon Enamel Dots Chunky Statement Cocktail Ring, Size 7, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold .70 CTW Diamond & Turquoise Halo Cocktail Ring Size 4.5 Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 4.88 grams Diamonds: 14 single cut round diamonds, approx. .70 CTW F-G VS - ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver White Buffalo Turquoise Ring Size 8 #20555
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver White Buffalo Turquoise Ring Size 8 - This beautiful ring features a black & white buffalo turquoise stone (26.39 mm x 14.32 mm) set in a sterling si...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18kt Gold c.1890
Located in Sandnes, NO
An extraordinary antique cluster ring, handmade in rich 18kt yellow gold. At the center rests a glowing oval cabochon turquoise (approx. 0.85ct), framed by a halo of old mine cut dia...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum and gold edwardian cluster ring with small old cut diamonds around a cabochon cut turquoise, circa 1910.
Turquoise, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Dome Cocktail Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Dome Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 23.2 grams Size: 7.25 (US) Top: 29 x 25mm Height: 13mm Signed: Ippolita 18K
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Beetle Shape on Yellow Gold 18 Karat Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Natural Turquoise beetle shape on yellow gold 18k Ring. Ring size: 6 1/2. Former collection of a French Lady.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise & Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75 #17060
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75 JAGi Certifed- This stunning ring features one oval cabochon cut turquoise stone (11.7mm x 9.7 mm) and 20 round single cut d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cabochon cut turquoise is approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Persian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 24 round cut = .24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 14.75mm wide Ring Size: 5.75 (complimentary sizing avai...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering an elongated oval cabochon of turquoise measuring approximately 13.0 x 6.5 mm Opaque with even robin's egg blue color and no matrix Surrounded by old E...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Turquoise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking cocktail ring features a natural turquoise center stone measuring approximately 16.5x18.7mm surrounded by round-shaped blue sapphires and round diamonds artfully arrang...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Fashion Ring, circa 1900s
Located in Addison, TX
This piece is a genuine 1900's Victorian beauty! An excellent example of a Victorian petite ring! Small turquoise cabs and seed pearls give a pop of color to a bright 9K yellow gold ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly beautiful antique, late Victorian Turquoise and pearl ring in 18kt yellow gold. This ring has an unusual design and is truly a perfect combination of turquoise and creamy se...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A delightful vintage 9kt yellow gold Turquoise and diamond ring. It has been crafted in a Victorian style but created in 1990.
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Tiffany & Co. Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gemstone ring centers a 7.3 mm round turquoise cabochon Opaque with uniform greenish blue color and no face-up matrix - signed by cutter Talon set in a stylized belcher head Teste...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pearl 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 8.0 x 5.2 mm Opaque and robin's egg blue with no matrix Surrounded by 2.0 mm natural freshwater pearls...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Dots Chunky Gold Ring, Size 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some scratches, and colour loss at back. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Vintage. Come with original box. UK size: N/O. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. ...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Turquoise Cabochon Enamel Chunky Gold Ring, Size 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Vintage. 100% genuine. Come with original pouch. UK J 1/2. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch...
Gold, Enamel
Colourful 18 Karat Gold Ring with Turquoise, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki Dimensions: L10x20mm Ring Size UK N 1/2, US 7 1/2 Weight: approximately 2.7g Barcode: OFS022 Multi-stone ring in 18 karat yellow gold with round faceted ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Lapis Lazuli Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Lapis Lazuli Size: 22.25mm Accent Stone: 12 Cabochon Turquoises Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1970s Hallmarks: Seashell Hallmark ( UK ) and 14K Purity Mark...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Greek Revival Style Persian Turquoise Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic, Greek revival style ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold and has, at it's center, one 18mm by 14mm low Persian Turquoise cabochon.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Paris Ring with turquoise and diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold eternity pinky ring with oval cabochon cut turquoises set in large mille griffe setting alternated with brilliant cut diamonds, signed and numbered: Cartier, Paris, ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Aesthetic Movement Style Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Green turquoise cabochon is approximately 7.00 carat+. Accented by 22 single cuts approximately 0.35 carat, set in platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Turquoise Horseshoe and crop ring, 9k Rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise horseshoe and riding crop brooch. The face features a turquoise cabochon set horseshoe in sterling silver with the rose gold band crossing over behind ...
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Dreamy Mid Century 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring, 9.65ct Robin's Egg Blue
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good, recently restored and polished Era: Mid Century Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Turquoise Carat Weight: 9.65 Cut: Oval cabochon Color: Robin's egg...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Yellow Gold Petroglyph Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise tops this one-of-a-kind 18k yellow gold petroglyph ring. The band illustrates images of petroglyphs from the great Southwest. A petroglyph can be any numb...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Onyx, Coral and Turquoise Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: Turquoise SIDE diamonds: ONYX, CORAL brand: UNBRANDED metal: 14K GOLD type: ring weight: 6.2 gr size: 6.75 US hallmark: ...
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring ~2.57ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian 14k diamond and turquoise cluster ring This timeless ring brings together vibrant color and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 #22563
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 This vibrant ring features a luminous turquoise cabochon stone (11 mm) set in 14K yellow gold and accented with four round bri...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The diamond is surrounded by turquoise. The ring is set in 14 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a row of four 2.0 mm round prong set pearls - white in body color with good luster Flanked by two rows of channel set 1.6 mm square pyramid cut turquoise cabochons Opa...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Modern Design Textured Bubbles Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Textured and smooth bubbles cover the surface of these pieces to give them a truly unique appeal. The cabochon turquoise add great contrast. Impressive in size: The earrings are 1...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
32 Carat Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring features an approximately 32 carat natural cabochon turquoise gemstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carat Turquoise 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant retro ring, it is decorated on its top with a cabochon of turquoise held with claws.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Natural Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The rectangular shape ring features an oval cabochon turquoise gemstone bezel set in detail designed yellow gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Venetian Glass Turquoise Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Two cabochon cut pieces of turquoise measures 6.5mm x 3.5mm.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Turquoise Stone Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
With 32 old mine cut diamonds bordering a cabochon turquoise, the ring is a study in color and sensory contrast.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Native American Chris Tom Sterling Silver Turquoise Sugilite Inlay Ring #17672
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver multi stone inlay ring by Native American artisan Chris Tom. Size 8 This piece features a round inlay design, stones appear to be sugilite and turquoise. Inlay desi...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 18 Kt W Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Approximately 4 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and .10 Ct of Diamonds one diamonds on eac...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 14 Kt Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring With Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 10 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and .25 Ct of Diamonds two diamonds on ea...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Pearl Dome Yellow Gold Conversion Jewelry 7.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Cabochon cut turquoise measures from 1mm to 2.5mm.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, oval cabochon Sleeping Beauty turquoise cocktail ring bordered in two rows of pave`-set, round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid Century Turquoise 5 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Cabochon Cut Turquoise Weight: Approximately 5 Carat Accent Stone: 24 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately 5 Carats Color: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Turquoise and 14k Gold Fleur-De-Lis Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A crisp and refreshingly beautiful turquoise Antique Art Nouveau fleur-de-lis dinner ring. The elongated ellipse providing dramatic finger coverage, dated Circa 1910 and imbued with ...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise, coral and diamond cocktail ring, cabochon cut turquoise, surrounded by pave set, single-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Byzantine Revival Turquoise and 18 Karat Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Featuring 31 lustrous and serene blue turquoise cabochon gemstones, this Byzantine revival cocktail ring is a swoon-worthy statement piece.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sterling Silver 14 Karat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Coral Eagle Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This absolutely glorious ring features a natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise oval cabochon and Mediterranean Coral round cabochon bezel set.
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold handcrafted ring features a gorgeous, 4.46 carat cushion-shaped turquoise cabochon from Arizona's world renowned Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
'H. Sena' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolutely stunning cocktail ring has been handmade from 18 karat white gold and set with a large oval cabochon piece of Persian turquoise surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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