Oval Lab Sapphire Vintage Fraternity 10k Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
An collector's item featuring a synthetic oval cut sapphire set in a 10K yellow gold setting. This unique ring is centered around a Kappa Sigma fraternity emblem resting atop a clear...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Drop Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful ring is made from 2 sizes of sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000
Oval Shape Diamond Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A celebration of Amwaj signature design aesthetic, a delicate yet sculptural diamond ring rounds around the finger to embrace a perfectly 1.51 carat oval diamond in this uniquely ele...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Four-Row with Diamonds Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is made of four rows of 18 karat white gold totaling 4.3 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,350Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K Gold Oval 1.62ct F1 Emerald & 0.30ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Unique two-tone gold deco design ring with rare minor clarity enhanced oval emerald at the center and surrounded by 6 high grade and decent size bright diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
0.27 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Buttercup Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted with a white gold head atop a 14K rose gold shank, this unique ring radiates with history and romance
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
4.92 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
It is surrounded by a diamond halo featuring 1.65 carat total weight in diamonds all set in 18 karat white gold. This unique ring is as rare as any Australian Opals go and a true tr...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.56ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique rose gold and canary diamond ring offers a punch of color for a very special look.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.80 Ct Zambian Emerald Channel Set Band 14K Gold Emerald Band Wide Gold Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
**14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald Asscher Cut Channel Set Ring – 1.80 Carat Natural Emerald Unique Designer Band** Crafted for collectors of distinctive fine jewelry, this striking ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ole Lynggaard Diamond ring rare vintage
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Malmö, SE
The Ole Lynggaard diamond ring is a rare and luxurious piece of fine jewellery, featuring a stunning Labradorite stone set in 14ct gold.
Sunita Nahata Opal, Mix Sapphires 8.67ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Expertly handcrafted in 18K yellow gold, this unique cocktail ring combines exceptional craftsmanship with timeless elegance, making it a striking addition to any fine jewelry collec...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sa...
10 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage 10 carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail ring surrounded by 27 Diamonds and 4 < clusters ( Diamond weight is 2 carats total) set in a unique 18 karat gold ring setting, se...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1.09 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, England
This Masterpiece is a Unique 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring featuring a Dazzling Cushion cut Pink Sapphire weighing approximately 1.09 carats at its centre.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 1.20 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom created in 18k white gold, this unique diamond engagement ring features a lovely 0.70ct marquise center diamond graded at F-VS2.It is accented by a matching halo of round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,500Sale Price|20% Off
Fire Opal Ring Retro Certified 5.5 Carats Circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
A spectacular and utterly unique 14K yellow gold ring from the Retro era (circa 1940s) featuring six cabochons of natural fire opals from Mexico.
Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
EDR Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51ct H/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond engagement ring. The ring features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a four prong mount weighing 0.51ct, H colour and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90tcw 14K Excellent Quality Men's Emerald Cut & Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bold and unique, this men's 14K gold ring says it all. The men's emerald, emerald cut & diamond ring features an excellent design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.61 Carats Cabochon Sapphire Ring Set in 18k Black - Another Haruni Special
Located in London, GB
Elegant and refined, a one of a kind 3 carat cabochon sapphire ring, set in black rhodium-plated white gold for a unique look.
Sapphire, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Emerald Zambian Pear Shape Ring With Oval Ruby And Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Crafted in 18K white gold, this unique ring features a 0.51 carats of round-cut diamond pavé set, a 0.58 carat oval-cut ruby on one side and a natural Zambian pear-shaped emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Julius Cohen Square Diamond Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique, 18 Kt Gold ring contains one Square-cut Diamond (.30 Cts.) bezel set on the diagonal and flanked by two prong-set Princess Cut Diamonds (.22 Cts.).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18kt WG, GIA .52 Ct. Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Diamond Band Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18 karat white gold ring is set with a GIA certified Fancy Intense Orange Yellow, VVS2 radiant cut center stone.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.43 cts in 18KWG Ring with Dia / GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegantly simple and uniquely stylish, our 18K white gold ring is the perfect addition to your jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach 0.73 Carat Total Fancy Pink and White Pave Diamond Signet Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This unique 18K rose gold signet ring blends classic form with a contemporary twist.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Band Unisex 0.80 Ct Emerald Butterfly Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Features Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.80 Carat Emerald Size: 5 x 7 mm Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Natural Blue Sapp...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Emerald Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald and Blue Sapphire Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Unique Designer Band** Elegant yet distinctive, this handcrafted 14K yellow gold band rin...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.35 Carat Round Vintage Milgrain Pave Leaf Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a metal purity of gold, this unique diamond ring is ideal for any occasion, be it an anniversary, special gift, or a timeless investment.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Star Point Semi-Mount 14K Yellow Gold for 1 Carat 6.5mm Round Center Engagement
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This unique 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring semi-mount reminds you of a celestial star with all its brilliance!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Halfway Diamond Band with Prong Design
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold diamond ring is made from 2.9 grams of gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.05 Carat Oval Aquamarine in 18 Karat White Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
An approximate stunning 13.05 carat Oval Aquamarine, set in a uniquely designed 18k white gold ring, made with the best Italian craftsmanship, a splendid blue mineral.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
14K Gold 0.40ct Round Cut Diamond Pave Cluster with Irregular Shaped Turquoise
Located in Jupiter, FL
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this unique ring is the perfect fusion of art and fashion, adding a touch of vibrancy and extravagance to your style.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$12,650Sale Price|24% Off
13.05 Carat Oval Aquamarine 0.78 Carat White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
13.05 carat Oval Aquamarine, set in a uniquely designed 18k white gold ring with white diamonds pave' all over the surface of the ring creating an effect of morning dew, for an app...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2.24tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond 3 Stone Solitaire 14K Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic modern dark green emerald & round diamond three-stone men's unisex ring in 14K yellow gold. This unique solitaire ring carries an emerald in a secure hand beze...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamond Lapis Lazuli Ring & Earrings in Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made Set Jewelers 18k White Gold Set Ring & Earring Ring size: 7 Ring 34 X 27.5mm Earrings 22.5 X 18.8mm Weight 11gr Lapis lazuli: 28 ct, 17x24mm Diamond: 3.2ct, VS clarity, ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,600
Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
There are 57 round beautiful shining VS2, G color diamonds totaling 1.1 carat which are set in 2.2 grams of 18 karat white gold. This ring is size 6.5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique 1.68 Carat Emerald Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 46-0,62 ct Diamond 18-1,47 ct Emerald 1-1,68 ct US size 7 Weight 7,09 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 16" Fancy Unique Link Chain Necklace w/ Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 19.45 Grams Chain Type: Unique Fancy Link Chain Length: 16 Inches (wearable length) Clasp: Spring Ring Clasp Width: 4.5mm (0.17") Thickness:...
Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,302Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Starfish Diamond Mother of Pearl White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 68-0,81 ct Mother of Pearls d 10-10,5 ct Size 7 US Weight 7,02 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Unique 14K Gold 15.25" Flat Double Curb Loop Open Ring Link Charm Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous chain choker necklace crafted in solid 14k yellow gold featuring a double loop and open ring link with a nice high polished finish throughout. This substantia...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Marquise Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. This unique ring features a marquise cut purple Amethyst center gemstone with brilliant faceting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Gold, India, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
A 1993 Louis Vuitton Jena Black Epi Leather Clutch in Excellent Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The architectural envelope silhouette features a structured front flap that secures with a unique, prominent gold-tone D-ring hardware embellishment, while a discreetly embossed LV i...
$1,891Sale Price / set|30% Off
Ancient 9th or 10th Century 22K Yellow Gold Javanese Sri Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An ancient gold ring, with Sri inscription, in 22 karat yellow gold.
22k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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