Art Deco Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring, AGL Certified, Circa 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vivid oval ruby anchors this ring, its rich red catching light with the kind of saturated, even color that natural, unheated material is prized for; no artificial enhancement softe...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,765Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
An elegant rectangular sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in a two-tone design, predominantly yellow gold with refined white gold accents around selected diamonds.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Unisex Art Deco Handmade Multicolored Gold Ring with Onyx Inlay from 1931
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt.
10k Gold
Art Deco 1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire & .40 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous alternative engagement or wedding ring! Stunning Art Deco period pink violet sapphire and diamond platinum ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire (#28)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds & square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Men's 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
A thoroughly handsome example of American Art Deco men's jewelry, this 14K two-tone gold solitaire ring pairs a bold, graphic silhouette with the fine hand-detailing that separates p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)0.49
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold & Platinum 4.78tgw Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one oval cut blue sapphire, and eleven old mine cut and Peruzzi cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Floral Interlocking Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Interlocking Floral Band Ring. This ring is beautifully designed and pave set with 78 round brilliant cut Diamonds. The ring is a vintage style band. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Circa 1920s Two Tone 14K Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Band Width: 2mm Condition: Excellent Art Deco Era
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art Deco Plaque Ring, a true statement piece for any jewellery lover.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.4ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Art Deco 5 Stone Diamond Ring is the sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Cocktail Gold Ring with 6.30ct Sapphire and Diamonds IGI Certified
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Measurements : ring head : 2.1 cm x 1.7 cm Size : 55.7 This Art Deco Cocktail Gold Ring is a magnificent statement piece that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.25 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K Two-tone Cross over wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a breath-taking diamond studded criss-cross wide wedding band that is ready to shine on your fingers. The ring is crafted in 14 karat Two-toned gold and studded with 44 ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Band
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco two-tone band features a row of five single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats, set in a 14K white gold panel and framed by delicate milgrain edging. The d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring. GIA 1.5ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum KVS2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, circa 1925 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5, can be resized at no extra cost This striking Art Deco ring centers a GIA-certified 1.50-carat Old European cut diam...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1.03 CT Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire (#27)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
. • Period: Art Deco Style • Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum • Stones: Natural Diamond & Natural Rubies • Ring Size: 7 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.40 inches • Stamped: No, 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
$3,203Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Designed with meticulous symmetry and stunning brilliance, this bold cocktail ring channels Art Deco gl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Two-Tone Brushed 18K Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 0.60ct E-F/VS, IGI Certified
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterful study in contrast and architectural elegance, this Two-Tone Diamond Wedding Band reimagines Art Deco glamour for the modern connoisseur.
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Round-cut Ruby Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Four rows of tapered baguette diamonds, totaling 0.86 carats, are meticulously set in parallel, adding a touch of sophisticated allure to the Art Deco design. Further enhancing the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.90 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco .375 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco .375 Carat Round Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A two-tone 14K yellow and white gold dome is crowned with a sparkling trio of Old European-cut diamonds, set within a horizontal navette-shaped top accented by delicate milgrain deta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,127Sale Price|20% Off
Columbian Emerald Trilogy Art Deco inspired Ring with Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
British hallmarked -750 The 18K yellow gold band and emerald setting harmonise beautifully with the 18K white gold diamond settings, creating a captivating two-tone effect. The Art ...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.47 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Three-Stone Engagement / Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (stamped 18K 750) Weight: 3.84 grams Size: Adjustable Shank Style: Plain Tapered High-...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diana M 2.00 Ct Art Deco Diamond Bezel Set Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt two-tone art deco band containing approximately 2.00 cts tw of marquise diamonds set in a bezel setting
Diamond, 18k Gold
Two 7ct green tourmaline ring in 18K gold and sterling silver Christmas gift
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking contemporary ring showcasing two natural green tourmalines from Brazil with a total weight of 7 carats. Each gemstone is cut in the rare sugarloaf cabochon style, measurin...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
From $11,274 / item
12.52Ctw Natural Oval Emerald Two Tier Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
An exceptional 12.52 total carat weight oval emerald commands this two-tier diamond halo ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. The oval emerald center stone displays substantial size...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 karat solid yellow gold tank ring - Authentic rose cut Diamonds - Art Deco
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with a 0,750 mark. This type of ring is called a Tank ring thanks to th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.21 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Baguettes in 2 Tone 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
EGL certified 4.21 carat round cut natural diamond engagement ring. Set in a gorgeous two-tone 18k gold mounting. The center stone is adorned with 6 baguette-cut diamond side stones....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late Deco Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
An elegant 0.50ct ruby-paved outer border, and platinum detail at the shoulders add a final dash of vintage luxury to this gorgeous, two-tone, predominantly 18 carat yellow gold ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cluster Natural Diamond Open Cuff Two Finger Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This striking trio of gold rings features diamond clusters set in 14k solid gol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01 carat Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Nashville, TN
A 2.01 ct natural round brilliant diamond is prong set in this gorgeous 18K yellow gold Art Deco style mounting. This contemporary reproduction is one of our favorite settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Aquamarine Ring. 2.90TCW Aquamarine with Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.85 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Step Cut Secondary Stones: Aquamarines and Diamonds Aquamarine Weight: 1.05 car...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
2.80 Carat Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Gold 3 Stone Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring – 2.80 Carat Emerald Trilogy Ring with 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Halo Experience timeless luxury with this exquis...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau GIA 1.60ct Old Mine Diamond Crossover "Toi et Moi" 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
While Art Nouveau was winding down as WWI began, and Art Deco was emerging, "she" perfectly encapsulates that transition.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Ring. 18ct Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 18.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Square Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat total ...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
11 Carat Natural Citrine Ring. Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: 11 Carats Center Citrine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone S...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring L VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Ruby Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.10 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.10 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tank Ring in Rose Gold with 1.80 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and refined treasure that bridges classic Art Deco flair with timeless sophistication.
Rose Gold
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. GIA Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.40 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.40ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Five-Stone Opal Ring with Graduated Oval Opals
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautifully crafted in luxurious 18 karat gold, this opal ring showcases a captivating arrangement of five opals with a combined total weight of 1.03 carats. The design features two ...
Opal, 18k Gold
Certified 4.91ctw Fine Quality Emerald & Diamond Shield French Pave Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Art Deco Style 4.91ctw Fine Quality Zambian Emerald & Diamond Octagon Shield French Pave Ring in 18k Two-T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.98 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical design will...
Diamond, Gold
3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Peridot Ring. 0.40ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.50ct Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.40ct Total Diamond Cut: Ol...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cut 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 carat (approx.) emerald cut Colombian emerald with minor oil treatment, set in a four-prong 14K yellow gold crown mounting flanked by stepped white gold milgrain-edged diamond-cut ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Baroque Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies’ ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and features a dramatic black baroque Tahitian cultured pearl as its centerpiece. The pearl’s organic, irregular f...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Wave II – Lagoon - Pariaba Tourmaline Ring set with Diamonds in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer. Wave II – Lagoon surges with elemental beauty. This high‑jewelry tour de force captures the layered, hypnotic depths of the ocean — its glow, its movement, its m...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold
1.56ct Asscher Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring showcases an art deco style design on the sides.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond and Ruby Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 6.5g / 0.21 t oz
Nature's elegance takes center stage in this sculpted leaf-motif ring, where two delicately v...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Designer Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a multi-stone diamond cluster band set in a two-tone yellow and white gold band. It is designed with a row of circular cluster settings, giving it the grand appearance o...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.