Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Gypsy-Set Rhodolite Garnet Ring, 0.92 ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Rhodolite Garnet Garnet Size: Approx. 6.8 mm Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.92 ct Setting: Gypsy-Set, Bezeled Finish: Bark Texture Weight...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold
7.50 Carat Oval Checkerboard Red Garnet Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Signet Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: Adjustable Weight: 10.00 grams Ring Dimensions: 14mm x 25mm (total face) Shank Style: Wide Tapered Hi...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,424Sale Price|53% Off
Heart-cut Amethyst Citrine Garnet Peridot 14k Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant Set
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our stunning Heart-Cut Amethyst Citrine Garnet Peridot 14K Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant Set.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot Flower Bouquet Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our captivating Heart Shaped Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot Flower Bouquet Ring in 14K Gold. This exquisite ring showcases a stunning arrangement of heart-cut gemston...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.75ct Neon Green Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring is centered by a remarkable 1.75 carat neon green tsavorite garnet, a gemstone especially prized for its vivid electric color and exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Garnet Pearl Halo Wirework Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely oval garnet sits proudly at the center of this beautiful wirework ring top with floral crescent edges, each scallop set with a beautiful cultured pearl. The matched cultured...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring with Red Garnet Center & Two Flush-Set Diamonds - Size 6.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A 14k Yellow Gold Ring with a ~0.5ct Garnet Center Stone and Two Flush-Set F/SI3 Old European cut diamonds weighing ~0.15cts each.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Champagne Diamond Ring Size 8 #13889
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Champagne Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one round rhodolite garnet (8 mm) and 54 round single cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Rose Gold
Garnet & Citrine Multi Cut 3.40Ctw 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 7.00
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 10K yellow gold ring offers a vibrant display of color and craftsmanship, weighing 3.9 grams and measuring a size 7.00. At its center rests a radiant 1.00 carat citrine,...
Citrine, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond 3 Stone Ring #15991
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful 3 stone ring is set in 14K yellow gold. Stamped 14K Center rhodolite garnet is surrounded on both sides by a round brilliant diamond Diamonds are of I2 clarity and ...
White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10 Carat Oval Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Oval Checkerboard-Cut Orange-Red Garnet and Pearl Ring - Size 6.25 Introducing this exquisite vintage 14K yellow gold ring featuring a charming 10-carat ova...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.50 Carat Garnet & Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.50 Carat Garnet & Diamonds Cluster Ring. Beautiful shiny diamond and Garnet gemstone ring handcrafted in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Five-Stone Garnet Ring Signed c.1960s
Located in New York, NY
This vintage mid-century modern five-stone garnet ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, features a clean, architectural band with five rich red round garnets set in a sleek channel.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Cluster Fashion Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail Garnet Ring Vibrant Brilliant colors of Natural Garnet.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bohemian Red Garnet Cluster Gold Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Bohemian Red Garnet Gold Cluster Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 3 Carat Oval Red Garnet, surrounded by a cluster of Red Garnets.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bohemian Red Garnet Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Bohemian Red Garnet Gold Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with 3.00tcw Bohemian Red Garnets.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Victorian Garnet 3 Stone Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Victorian Garnet 3 Stone Ring mid 19th C in 14k gold. Oval cut garnets are set into an elaborate hand etched scroll work setting.
Garnet, 14k Gold
Oval Mandarin Orange Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
The double prongs and milgrain edge around the bead-set diamond halo bring a vintage feel to this stunning ring. Era: Contemporary Metal Type: 14K White Gold Setting Type: Halo Ring...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet 8-Stone & Diamond 14k Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Garnet 8-Stone & Diamond 14k Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring from circa 1970s exudes vintage elegance and intricate craftsmanship.
Gold & Silver Antique Cluster Ring with Rhodolite Garnets
Located in Berlin, BE
14K Yellow Gold & Silver Antique Cluster Ring with Rhodolite Garnets A timeless antique cluster ring crafted from 14K yellow gold with elegant silver elements.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow, White & Rose Gold Vintage Garnet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K tri-tone Garnet: 1 oval cut = 5.08ct Size: 8 Weight: 3.50 grams
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite, Garnets, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Chameleon Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion chameleon ring in 14 rose gold structure mounted with two diamonds as eyes and all the body is studded with tsavorite and garnets. This ring was totally handmade by Italia...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Garnets, Rock Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Band ring in 14k Yellow gold structure, mounted with a finely carved rock crystal in the centre, surrounded with garnets and diamonds spots on all the surface.
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Garnet and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Mid-Century Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Hand-crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 5, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Lemon Quartz and Garnet 14 Karat Statement Cocktail Ring, Band
Located in Milford, DE
Set in 14K gold. A bold and bright ring for the most stylish woman!
Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set with Many Garnets and a Large Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold ring set with many garnets and a large pearl.
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
1.81 Carat Oval Orange Spessartite Garnet Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate bright orange Spessartite Garnet and diamond ring. Mounted in the center of this setting is a 1.81ct fiery orange oval garnet, which is elegantly complemented by the sparkling...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
.50 Carat Diamond Garnet Yellow Gold Heart Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Heart shaped Garnet and Diamond ring. Heart shape on its side design made up of round Garnets with round brilliant cut accent Diamonds, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 15 round Rh...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Opal w/ Rhodolite Garnet Textured Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.6 Grams Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 23.7mm (0.93") (top ...
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75 Carat Oval Garnet and Diamond Double Halo Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Oval Garnet and Diamond Gold Double Halo Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Purple Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Emerald Cut Purple Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Purple Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.75 Carat Oval Garnet Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cabochon garnet of translucent reddish-brown color surrounded by a bright white diamond halo in a 14k white gold setting. Circa 1940-1950 1 oval reddish-brown garnet with natural i...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green tsavorite garnet and diamond cluster cocktail ring. 14k yellow gold dome setting with oval green tsavorite center stone surrounded by a cluster of round diamonds. 1 oval gree...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold and High Set 'Toi et Moi' Double Garnet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage garnet and 14K gold ring. In the 'Toi et Moi' form (meaning in French 'You and Me') with 2 deep red, round-cut garnet gemstones that are prong set in 14K gold.
Garnet, 14k Gold
3.27 Carat Spessartine Garnet Citrine Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown orange natural untreated oval Spessartine Garnet, citrine and diamond engagement ring. Oval center set Spessartine in 14k white gold with full cut diamonds and square yellow ci...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.25-5.5 #22360
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 5.25-5.5 Bold and elegant, this 14K yellow gold ring features a deep red round garnet (8.5 mm x 8.2 mm) bezel-set at the center, framed ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.00 Carat Oval Green Garnet GIA and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully Hand-crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size: 7.25, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Antique Ring Oval Garnet Center with Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Antique Ring Oval Garnet Center With Accents Size 7. The garnet may be synthetic. 16 piece round cubic zirconia 5 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized...
Garnet, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.55 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Solitaire Oval Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled and Hand set 1.55 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multicolored Garnet, Citrine, and Diamond Flower Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 10.8 grams Size: US 7.25 Features multicolored Garnet, Citrine and Accent Diamonds Crafted in 14 Karat White Gold
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
6 Carat Red Garnet and Diamond Vintage EFFY Designer Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Red Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 6 Carat Red Garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bezel Set Garnet Navette Ring in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Garnet Garnet Shape: Round cut Garnet Color: Red Garnet Variety: Garnet Garnet Quantity: 9 stones Garnet Total Carat Weight: 0.94 CTW...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CLASSIC Italian Ring In 14Kt White Gold With 1.90 Cwt White Diamonds & Garnet
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Italian ring with diamonds and red garnet. This is a beautiful classic Italian ring, finely crafted in 14-karat white gold. The elegant design is centered with a vivid red g...
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Elongated Rectangular Cut Garnet and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 8.0 grams Gemstone: Garnet Garnet Cut: Elongated Rectangular Step Garnet Carat Weight: 3.45 Carats Garnet Color: Brownish-Red Diamo...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s 14 Karat Gold Garnet Turquoise Lapis Multi Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Multi gemstone ring set in 14K gold, possibly Italian circa 1960's. Ring is a finger size 6 and is signed 14k. In very good vintage condition. 10.9 grams.
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamonds Amethyst Yellow and Blue Topaz Peridot Iolite Garnet Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion ring in 14K rose gold mounted with special amethyst in the center (16 mm X 14 mm) and white diamonds, amethysts, peridots, yellow and light blue topaz, iolites, garnets all ...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose ...
Oval Cut Garnet and Baguette Diamond Swirled Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current value. Ring size: 7 Metal: 14K yellow Gold Natural Garnet: 2.62 ctw Garnet cut: Oval Garnet color: Orange Nat...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Old Stock Lady's 14 karat Yellow Gold Garnet & Opal Ring 1960s Bombe Style
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 karat Yellow Gold Bombe Opal & Garnet Ring Circa 1960s Hallmarks: "14k" , "JG" Finger Sizes Available: One piece at size 5, one piece at 5 1/2, one piece at size 6 1/2, one piece...
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 2.59tcw Rainbow Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring 1990s
Located in Towson, MD
Stamped 14K, the ring is a size 8.25 and weighs 3.49 grams.
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vibrant and playful ring features a colorful arrangement of multi-colored gemstones set in a graceful cluster design. The ring showcases a mix of oval, marquise, heart and squar...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold
Colorful Multi-Gemstone Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This lively multi-gemstone ring features a vibrant cluster of colorful precious and semi precious stones set in polished 14K yellow gold. The design showcases a beautiful assortment ...
Tanzanite, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Morganite, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine,...
Mid Century Sputnik 1.66TCW Multi Stone 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This 1960s sputnik ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a warm rosy tone and set with citrine, amethyst, peridot, topaz, and quartz radiating around a garnet center stone. Ea...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...
Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Multi Gemstone Thai Princess Harem Ring
Located in Derby, NY
The tiered profile sits gracefully on the finger, making it as captivating to wear today as it was decades ago. Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (tested) Center Stone: Diamond, appro...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Ruby...
14K White Gold Retro Multi-Gemstone Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14 karat white gold multi-gemstone diamond ring features a vibrant and artistic cluster design showcasing a heart-shaped amethyst as its focal point. Complementing the ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
Gold 3.25 Carat Natural Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Cocktail Ring, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k Gold Cocktail Ring (size 8). Set in the center are four natural round gemstones (including a garnet, amethyst, and citrine) measuring approximately 6.25mm, 3 carats ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold
Etruscan Revival Multi-Gemstone Gold Granulation Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
In Hand-crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 10.25. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Ye...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Rubies in a Swirl Pattern
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring With Diamonds & Rubies in a Swirl Pattern. This stunning Dinner ring measures for a size 6.5. Having a center diamond .50ct in size with seven swirling...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 20 Carat Garnet Gemstones Set Earrings, Ring and Pendant 14k Gold Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 20 Carat Garnet Gemstones Set Earrings, Ring and Pendant 14k Gold Italy.
Garnet, 14k 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.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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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