$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined three-stone diamond ring featuring a GIA certified 3 carat natural cushion modified brilliant cut diamond at the center. The center stone is set in a classic four-prong m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
11.97 Carat Sugarloaf Lavender Blue Chalcedony 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 6.25, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Sugarloaf Gemstone Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Weight: 15.67 grams Center St...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,987Sale Price|25% Off
Floral 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1.87ct
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite floral-inspired ring is a celebration of color and elegance, crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. At its center, the ring features two turquoise stones totaling 1.87 car...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 5.70 Carat Amethyst and Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.70 Carat Natural Amethyst Natural Rhodolite Garnet Ring – 14K Gold, 4.49g / 0.14 t oz
A celebration of complementary colors drawn from the earth, this ring brings...
Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Staggered Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Stack Band Eternity Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold scattered double-row baguette diamond band, which serves as a highly fashionable cocktail ring, an avant-garde wedding band, or a distinctive stackable statemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct and Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian era ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, dating to the early 20th century. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Genuine H/Si White Diamond Stackable Dainty Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a three-stone pear diamond cluster ring set in a two-tone yellow and white gold band. It uses a specialized multi-stone layout to mimic the silhouette of a classic, high...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cuban link Chain Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Genuine White Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is an iced-out Cuban link chain band ring featuring a distinctive dual-tone aesthetic. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-716 YG Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds features a captivating blend of timeless design and luxurious materials. Crafted in the romantic allure of rose gold, this ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Square Shape Green Tsavorite & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 10.00 g.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Style Halo Engagement Ring - Rose and White Gold with Diamond Detailing
Located in Covington, LA
Details Round brilliant center diamond weighing approximately 0.88 carat Accent diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carat Approximately 1.23 carats total diamond weight Crafted in 1...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Oval Cabochon Opal with Emerald & Sapphire Fancy Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.27 g.
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white and yellow gold natural diamond ring. Centering a GIA certified 1.39 carat Fancy Yellow heart shape diamond. Adorned with three round cut diamond halo that beautifully curv...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k and 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rhodium-Plated White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold A graceful blend of vintage elegance and contemporary craftsmanship, this two-tone ring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold H/Si White Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is an oval emerald halo statement ring featuring a sophisticated mixed-metal setting. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-714 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Rose Gold Eternity Genuine H/Si White Diamond Band Jewelry Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is an iced-out Cuban link chain band ring featuring a subtle, contemporary color contrast.. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-716 RG Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Multi-Color Cubic Zirconia Cocktail Ring Thanksgiving Gift
Located in New York, NY
This striking cocktail ring features a contemporary marquise-inspired design crafted from 925 sterling silver. At its center, a vibrant 14x10 mm oval cubic zirconia gemstone radiates...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$642Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in Triangular Frames in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
A refined emerald and diamond ring crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring a striking octagon cut emerald measuring 6 x 8 mm and weighing 2.74 carats at the center. The emerald is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 1.34-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make a refined and imaginative statement with the Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This exquisite piece showcases an artful arrangement of a central emerald-cut diamond framed by radiati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold LVS2
Located in New York, NY
Their crisp geometric shape creates a striking contrast against the softer brilliance of the Old European cut diamond, giving the ring a refined three-stone composition with a subtle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow Gold (White top diamond part) Total weight: 3.55 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Five-Stone Illusion Set Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This two-tone, five stone diamond ring originated in the 1920s and it features a sparkling vintage quintet of old cut diamonds. The diamonds are graduated horizontally from the ring'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.01 Carat Pear Cut Rich Green Emerald Solitaire 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking 4.01 carat pear cut dark rich green emerald solitaire ring set in an 18K rose gold 3-prong open mounting on a plain high-polish round shank. Ring size 6.75, adjustable, ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.85 Carat Round Cut Aquamarine Ring. 0.15ct Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Aquamarine Weight: Approx 0.85 Carats Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.15 Carats Jewel...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Octagon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Gold Weight: 4.19 g.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach GIA Certified Antique Filigree Diamond Ring = 3.37 CTW
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional piece recently restored by the house of J. Birnbach features three, antique cut diamonds = 3.37 carat total weight [0.91 carat Old European Cut L SI1 GIA, 1.18 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
AGL GRS Certified 14.36 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL and GRS certified 14.36 carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald with minor oil treatment, set in an 18K white and yellow gold halo cocktail ring with 2.77 carats total weight of roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Blackened Platinum Engagement
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Solitaire Natural Diamond Engagement 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 14K Solid diamond Ring features a round natural diamond at the center, sec...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Engagement Solitaire Natural Diamond 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 exquisite ring features a radiant natural diamond at its center, encircled...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08ct 18k White Gold Proposal Gift
Located in Deira, AE
A marquise-cut diamond stands vertical at center, its pointed tips and long facets drawing light up and down the stone, while two pear cuts angle outward like petals. The slim shank ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Flower Natural Diamond 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 floral ring design showcases two blooming flower motifs crafted in 14k sol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Diamond Round Cut Floral Cluster Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A round natural diamond sits at the centre of this floral-inspired ring, framed by a sculpted cluster of round natural diamonds in a two toned gold setting. Graduated round diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Solitaire Diamond Ring Set 0.78 ct 18k White Gold Engagement Gift
Located in Deira, AE
A marquise-cut diamond runs the length of the design, its pointed ends and long facets pulling light across the full stone. A nesting band of smaller marquise and round accents echoe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4ct Natural Cushion AAA Tanzanite & Double Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Timeless Glamour. A Masterwork of Art Deco Elegance. Immerse yourself in exquisite luxury with this breathtaking double halo engagement ring, centered around an extraordinary approx...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
1.66ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring – 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage-inspired masterpiece, this beautifully crafted ring features a 1.04 carat GIA-certified old mine cut diamond at the center, elegantly framed by a scalloped double diamond h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.7ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold, the 2mm straight band lends a sleek, modern silhouette that complements the ring’s Art Deco-inspired detailing. This masterpiece is more than j...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Oval Diamond Engagement Bypass Ring 1.88 ct 18k White Gold Cocktail Gift
Located in Deira, AE
Graduated pear and oval cuts climb two arms that spiral past one another, each stone scaling toward the front in a clean diagonal sweep. The pears point outward above, the ovals roll...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.42ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Oval Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring 1.89 ct 18k White Gold Anniversary Gift
Located in Deira, AE
Graduated pear and oval cuts travel along two open arms, scaling from small to large as they sweep toward the front. The pears taper to points above while the ovals roll with broad, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sebastian Bernards Flower Style 0.96 Ct Diamond/1.47 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18K Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two flower made up 5 Pear Shape diamonds and 5 Pear shaped Yellow Sapphires with a round Brilliant center for each create this beautiful fun ring made if 18K Gold. Stones: Diamonds:...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Flower Natural Diamond Cluster 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. The Flower Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines elegance a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace refined elegance with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring. This beautiful design features a substantial 3.19-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, known for its...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
Antique German Alliance ca.1900s - 1930s Ring in solid 14K Orange toned Gold with clusters in 14K White Gold or Silver. Hallmarked 585, metal tested solid 14K Gold Three natural Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Twin Butterfly Natural Diamond Wrap 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 ring features two butterflies in flight — one in white gold and the other ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings & Ring Set
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow 5.12 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings & 6.07 Carat Ring Set Ring Details: - Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K White / Yellow Gold - Weight: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98 Carat Round Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A round-cut natural diamond sits at the center of this two-tone engagement ring, surrounded by two concentric halos of round natural diamonds. The shoulders form a distinctive three-...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9.5 Carat Pink Kunzite & Diamond Cocktail Split Shank Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 9.50 Carat Oval Cut Pink Kunzite Ring. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this mesmerizing semi-precious jewelry is a hefty 14 grams and exudes the charm of a bygone era. The Kunzit...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with Emerald Pearl and Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a natural emerald paired with a fine cultured pearl, symbolizing the balance of two stones in harmony. The eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
2.46CT Yellow Diamond with Round-Cut White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless, and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts 15 pcs 2.46 carat Yellow Diamond and...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.15 Carat Fancy Diamond Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.15 Carat Fancy Diamond Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring Stunning Scintillating and Unique! This two-toned diamond ring will leave a lasting impression! The center stone is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.75ct Natural Oval Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 3 grams Band Width: Approx. 2mm Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable & Custom Made to All Sizes) Certification: IGI Certified 🎨 Design Inspiration: Inspired by Art Deco ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Gold Ribbed Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald with 16 Pieces Round Cut Diamond Platinum 950 & 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Shank Statement Ring. Unisex, ring size 8 (adjustable). Details: Item Type: Statem...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxurious Floral-Inspired Cocktail Ring in Emerald & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite floral-inspired cocktail ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Featuring two vivid marquise-cut emeralds totaling 1.16 carats, this statement piece...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring This impressive intense yellow diamond solitaire double cluster and the two-tone ring is exquisite. The cush...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Pear Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Baguette Emerald Gemstone Halo NaturalDiamond 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 bypass leaf ring features two marquise-shaped natural diamonds set at the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Emerald and Old Cut Diamond 2 Piece Wedding Band and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.5 Carat Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond 2-Piece Matching Wedding Band & Ring Set in 14k Two Tone Gold. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 6.25 (adj...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Oval Cut Green Tsavorite and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage tsavorite and diamond cluster ring in 18k solid gold. Featuring a richly colored oval cut green and round cut diamond side stones. Mounting in a two-toned solid gold setting....
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White 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.