18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This Victorian acrostic ring features Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, and Emerald gemstones, each claw set and mounted on a yellow gold setting.
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian DEAREST Acrostic Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian DEAREST Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch is a true masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the elegance of its era. Cra...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Victorian 14k "REGARD" and Enamel Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely "REGARD" ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This charming acrostic ring is made of 14k gold and has a lovely feminine design.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this extraordinary acrostic ring crafted in 1860.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Acrostic Dearest 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring spells out Dearest using the first letters of the stones. Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. The stones are modelled set within a 9carat gold ...
Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Victoria...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Makers Mark CS * FS Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Acrostic ADORE Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1857 Makers Mark F G Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and ch...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Victoria...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Victorian acrostic r...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Adore Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a breathtaking 15ct gold Victorian acrostic ring, adorned with a captivating combination of amethyst, diamond, opal, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked London 1908 Engraved inside band 30.1.09 Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Regard Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct yellow gold 'REGARD' ring taken from the Victorian era; a time when jewels such as this sent secret messages to an admirer. The first letter of each st...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This 14 Karat yellow gold ring from the Victorian era is a distinctive example of acrostic jewelry, which ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Acrostic rings, like this one, were a popular form of jewelry during the Georgian and Victorian eras.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Victorian R-E-G-A-R-D Gold Acrostic Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An English Victorian 15 karat gold REGARD bracelet with rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond.
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Shaped 'Dearest' Acrostic Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
The historical context of this bracelet is deeply rooted in the Victorian era's fascination with coded messages and acrostic jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850s This stunning early Victorian Adore acrostic ring is a true testament to the beauty of antique jewellery.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 0.82 in W 1.64 in
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique ADORE Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1896 Makers Mark EME A rare and highly charming Victorian “ADORE” brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1896, and beauti...
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage Acrostic 'DEAREST' Ring 9K Gold English Hallmarked
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Acrostic 'DEAREST' Ring 9K Gold English Hallmarked This vintage acrostic ring is made in 9k yellow gold and set with a vibrant sequence of gemstones spelling “DEAREST.”
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow...
Antique Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Seven-Band Harem/Acrostic Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique rose gold harem ring comprised of seven bands of gems including diamond, iolite, emerald, turquoise, ruby, amethyst, and topaz, in 14k. First letter of each stone name for...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Ro...
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This Victorian acrost...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 15 Carat Gold Acrostic Regard Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This early victorian regard ring is just beautiful, it holds seven stones in total and has an engraved band. they were originally given to send a message of love. The gemstones used ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850s This stunning early Victorian Adore acrostic ring is a true testament to the beauty of antique jewellery.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830
Located in Altrincham, GB
Popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods, acrostic jewellery used the first letter of each gemstone to convey a secret message or a token of affection.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage English 9K Gemstone Regard Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Fun vintage early 20th century English 9kt gemstone acrostic "regard" ring Victorian sentiment at its best!
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold
Victorian Multi-Gem Acrostic Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This bracelet is a fabulous example of Victorian sentimentality: acrostic jewellery was popular in the Victorian era as a way to wear a message of endearment.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Acrostic "Dearest" Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This splendid mid-Victorian acrostic ring is set with stones that spell out the romantic sentiment "dearest".
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
One-of-a-Kind Robert Sorrell Victorian Acrostic Love Token 'DEAREST' Pin
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind pin is a copy of the Victorian Acrostic 'Love Token' which spells out the word 'DEAREST': D=Diamond, E=Emerald, A=Amethyst, R=Ruby, E=Emerald, S=Sapphire, T=Topa...
Antique Victorian Acrostic Diamond Adore Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This is a particularly fine example, with a cluster of diamonds framing the acrostic message. Modelled in 18k yellow gold and silver, the shoulders display scrolled detailing - very ...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Acrostic Dear Lucky Clover Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet Victorian lucky four leaf clover locket with an acrostic message spelled out by the stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Victorian Acrostic Regard Gemstone 18 Carat Gold Stack Eternity Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
WEIGHT ; 4.1 grams SIZE ; P UK, 7 3/4 US DATE ; Victorian, c1870 HALLMARKS ; 18ct
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Dearest Gemstone Acrostic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrostic rings like this one were beloved by the private and sentimental Victorians.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
1855 Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Dearest Acrostic Stack Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very rare ladies Victorian period ' DEAREST ' design cluster stack ring.
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Acrostic ‘Regard’ Gold Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This wonderful Victorian acrostic ring is modelled in 15ct rose gold, with clear hallmarks for the year 1863.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Divine Locket Back Acrostic Dearest Ring
Located in New York, NY
The absolute best of its kind-cabochon stones with diamond center cluster. The stones spell out the word dearest using a diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and tour...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful gemstone "REGARD" necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This unusual acrostic piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt gold and has a very feminine heart-shaped design.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch or Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.88Ct old European round cut diamond and 15 karat yellow gold brooch/locket; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1905 An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three stone ring, hallmarked Chester, 1905, set with a central old cut diamond in a star burst setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold Ring, Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring Hallmarked 1901
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1901 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian 5 stone ring, adorned with alternating natural rubies and diamonds in a detailed ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Birmingham 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1910 Maker's Mark G & C This stunning five-stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1982 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1982 Makers Mark B A O Introducing the stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham Worn Date Letter Circa 1900 Lovely gypsy style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Mounted ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Czechoslovakian gold tone citrine glass stone designer brooch 1920s
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone glass stone • antique brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A74 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1883 A Victorian 15ct yellow gold ring set to the centre with a square cluster of four cushion‑cut rubies, each stone of mat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst, Opal and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Chester 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Maker's Mark E J R Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffragette ring...
Peridot, Opal, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Ring Set with Amethyst & Peridot Gemstones Hallmarked London
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot & Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1978 Makers Mark G & T J A vibrant 9ct gold carved half‑hoop ring set with alternating amethyst and pe...
Amethyst, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Amethyst, Pearl and Peridot Suffragette Ring, Birmingham 1902
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1902 Antique suffragette ring, set with one green peridot representing hope & new beginnings two natural white pea...
Peridot, Pearl, Amethyst, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Amethyst Diamond and Peridot Suffragette Ring Birmingham 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark B & H Immerse yourself in history with this exquisite 18ct gold-stamped Edwardian suffraget...
Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Chester Hallmarked, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester Date Letter Worn Circa 1890 Makers Mark H & S This Victorian 15ct gold ring is a true beauty and features rows of a...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Victorian Almandine Garnet & Pearl Ring Hallmarked 1899
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Almandine Garnet Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1899 This exquisite Victorian ring is a true testament to the craftsmanship of its era, crafted from 15ct gold. The ...
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Onyx stone is set within the 9ct gold band. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1830. The back of the face on this ring is engraved with "Rev T Barnaby died 1 Feb 1830 aged 68". Ring Si...
Onyx, Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1800 Georgian 18K Early Fede Ring with Hand Over Heart
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing "I give you the gift of my heart". The clasped hands motif originated with the Roma...
18k Gold
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, expertly crafted from platinum. At its centre is an impressive ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds. Plain band, openwork bridge and part of the crown in solid 18K. Tops of crown and s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$10,233
H 2.01 in Dm 2.29 in
Antique Victorian Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A Victorian sapphire and diamond carved half hoop bangle. This piece is a Victorian-era sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet, and it’s a stunning example of the fine craftsmanship ty...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
C1690 22K Posy Ring with Hand Engraved Inscription “A Frende's Gifte", size 8
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful 17th century posey ring with the engraving "A Frende's Gifte" engraved in an early form of Middle English. Posey rings were popular in both France and England between the 1...
22k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester- The date letter has rubbed Maker's Mark S.U- Samuel Usher (circa 1880s) Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian double-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature Ring Of A Lady
Located in Firenze, IT
Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold. The portrait of an elegant woman in full-length bust. Neoclassical portrait rings of this ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 59 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold/Silver Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Large and luminous cabochons of rainbow moonstone varying in shape and size from 13 x 18 mm to 10 x 14 mm are set in matte-finish 18K gold in slightly cupped gold bezels surrounded b...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Victorian Memorial, Memento 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Measuring 4 M.M. wide, intricately detailed with woven Hair within the ring, further decorated in Black Enamel and ...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 1840s 18K Gold Diamond, Pearl and Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, pearl, black enamel and diamond ring, comprising of one sparkling old mine cut diamond set in centre of a black enamelled panel, four larger pearls, two small...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
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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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