Opal Scratched Silver Ring Natural Australian Gemstone gift vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant sterling silver ring features a natural dark opal sourced from Australia, renowned worldwide for producing opals of mesmerizing color and depth. The gemstone weighs 1.06...
Opal, Silver
1.22 Carat Pink Sapphire and 2.73 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning vintage gemstone ring is excellent quality set with a pink sapphire displaying fine color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.75 Carat Turquoise and 2.81 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.75 carat turquoise and 2.81 carat sapphire, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone rings.
Sapphire, Turquoise, White Gold
$2,487Sale Price|44% Off
Kyanite Silver Ring Fancy Oval Dark Blue Brunnera Flower Gemstone Vintage ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Kyanite fancy oval cut kyanite origin - Brazil gemstone measurements - 0.28 х 0.31 х 0.47 in / 7 х 8 х 12 mm stone weight - 6 carats ring weight - 4.30 grams...
Kyanite, Silver
$3,826Sale Price|40% Off
Large Black Opal Silver Ring Colorful Australian Gemstone Mens ring vintage gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Black Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 x 0.51 x 0.91 in / 3 x 13 x 23 mm opal weight - 8.55 carats ring size - 8...
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
Vintage Sputnik Ring of Gemstones and 14k Gold, Circa 1960
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This vintage ring features a bold Sputnik motif, set with an array of colorful gemstones in radiant 14k gold.
14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pentagon Shaped Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pentagon Shaped Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring This stunning Pentagon Smoky Quartz Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Ring with Three Garnet Gemstones
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant vintage ring, crafted in 14K gold, features a classic three-stone design set with deep red garnet gemstones.
Garnet, 14k Gold
$1,043Sale Price|40% Off
Labradorite Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Gemstone Vintage style gift jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Big silver ring with natural Raw Labradorite Spectrolite gemstone origin - Madagascar gem size is 0.16 х 0.83 х 1.06 in / 4 х 21 х 27 mm ring weight - 11 grams ring size - 7.75 US
Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver
$2,017Sale Price|40% Off
Heliodor Silver Ring Natural Gold Beryl Yellow Gemstone vintage jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural emerald-cut Heliodor gemstone origin - Brazil colour: light-green (slyG 2/2, colour is described by GIA colored stone grading) transparency: VVS heliodor me...
Beryl, Silver
1950s 1.95 Carat Sapphire and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Retro Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring, Vintage Gemstone Jewellery Size 6.5
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A gorgeous smoky quartz is set in a 14 karat yellow gold mounting is a treasure to behold. A statement sized ring that is perfect to complete any outfit, this round smoky quartz is s...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.57 Carat Heliodor 3.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Ruby 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage gemstone ring is fine quality set with very high color graded diamonds, displaying fine white color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.96 Carat Sphene Gemstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
10.96 Carat Sphene and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Sphene and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Elonga...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.50ct Aquamarine Gemstone Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage aquamarine & emerald cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,321Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Boulder Opal ring silver large 8.5 US size gold ring natural gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage 18K yellow gold plated and matte finish silver ring with natural Australian Boulder Opal opal origin - Lightning Ridge, Australia boulder opal measures - 0.16 x 0.35 x 0.63...
Opal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1.85Ct Pink Tourmaline, 2.00Ct Aquamarine and 1.07Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
$1,849Sale Price|44% Off
Fire Agate Statement Silver Ring Vintage style Brown Gemstone jewelry gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking one-of-a-kind silver ring features a dramatic natural Fire Agate, sourced from Mexico and measuring an impressive 1.18 × 1.26 in / 30 × 32 mm. The cabochon showcases th...
Agate, Fire Agate, Silver
1950s 20.50Ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and 2.15Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning vintage gemstone ring is exceptional quality, set with an impressive aquamarine displaying fine color, brilliance and presence.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$2,550Sale Price|44% Off
Large Fluorite Crystal Silver Ring Raw Deep Purple Ultraviolet Gemstone vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Fluorite Crystal fluorite origin - China stone measurements - 0.79 х 1.1 х 1.14 in / 20 х 28 х 29 mm gemstone weight - 75 carat ring weight - 24.82 grams r...
Crystal, Fluorite, Silver
6.50 Carat Trillion Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering securely nestled Hand set Trillion Rubelite Tourmaline, weighing approx. 6.50...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold Large Purple Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail ring with a large oval Amethyst 10k Yellow Gold, 4.10 grams Finger size 6.5.
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.50 Carat Aquamarine Gemstones Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.50 Carat Total Weight Aquamarine Gemstones Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Red Spinel and 1.02 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage gemstone ring is fine quality set with a red spinel, blue sapphire and very well color matched old cut diamonds.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Blue Raw Beauty Gemstone Unisex Vintage Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with fine quality natural raw Turquoise gemstone origin - Arizona turquoise measurements - 0.35 x 0.43 x 0.63 in / 11 х 15 х 16 mm stone weight - 8.75 carat ring size - ...
Turquoise, Silver
$1,078Sale Price|40% Off
Blue Sapphire Silver Ring Natural Cornflower Blue Oval Gemstone gift vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold plated and matte finish silver ring with natural Blue Sapphire in a classic oval cut gemstone origin - Sri Lanka gem size - 016 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 4 х 4 х 7 mm gem w...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
$3,130Sale Price|40% Off
Large Boulder Opal Ring silver Green Blue Australian Gemstone unisex vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 10.6 carats ring weight - 8.05 grams ring size - 8 1/4 US opal measurements - 0.2 х 0....
Opal, Silver
$125Sale Price / item|50% Off
Cluster Garnet Cocktail Ring in Red Gemstone Vintage Ring Gift for Mom in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Cluster Garnet Cocktail Ring, 925 sterling silver ring, showcasing a breathtaking 5.1 carats of rich, deep red garnets. Designed in a mesmerizing floral-inspired cluster, each g...
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rubellite and citrine cabochon 14 Karat vintage Ring red and orange gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cabochon Ring Unique and lovely with natural Rubellite and Citrine 14k Yellow Gold Approx 5.30 grams Finger size 7 Total Gemstone weights approx 9.50 carats Approx size of...
Citrine, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Center set emerald measures 10mm x 6.5mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.40 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Flower Ring Ruby Tsavorite and Diamonds Natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cocktail Ring Pre-owned in excellent condition 18k white Gold weight approx: 14.0 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.40 ct Natural Ruby approx 1.0 ct Natural green Tsavorite app...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$1,043Sale Price|40% Off
Large Charoite Silver Ring Purple Oval Natural Gemstone Unisex Vintage style
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural fine quality Charoite stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.59 х 1.3 in / 6 х 15 х 33 mm charoite weight - 17.4 carats ring weight - 16.19 grams ring size - 9....
Charoite, Silver
$3,130Sale Price|40% Off
Large Boulder Opal Ring silver Green Blue Australian Gemstone unisex vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Large matte finish silver ring with natural Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal weight - 10.6 carats ring weight - 8.05 grams ring size - 8 1/4 US opal measurements - 0.2 х 0....
Opal, Silver
$12,435Sale Price|44% Off
Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight - 19.6 carats stone measurements - 0.35 х 0.59 х 0.87 in / 9 х 15 х 22 mm ring size ...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Beze lMoonstone Cats Eye Gemstones Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 14.4mm (0.56") (widest part- north to south), 2.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 11.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage. shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,498Sale Price|44% Off
Tourmaline Silver Ring Large Rose Pink Natural Madagascar Gemstone Vintage gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Tourmaline in emerald cut tourmaline origin - Madagascar tourmaline measurements - 0.15 х 0.2 х 0.29 in / 3.85 х 5.09 х 7.30 mm color light pink (RO/OR 2/2...
Tourmaline, Silver
$2,643Sale Price|40% Off
Aquamarine Silver Ring Natural Organic Blue Beryl Gemstone Christmas Gif vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver matte finished ring with natural Aquamarine in fancy emerald cut aquamarine origin - Brazil ring weight - 7.87 grams ring size - 6.25 US stone measurements - 0.12 x 0.24 x 0....
Aquamarine, Beryl, Silver
Rainbow Color Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Cluster Dome 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Vintage Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.18 g.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.05ct Natural Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 80s Sz 5 Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural emerald & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Natural emerald measures 11.7mm x 10.8mm x 6.5mm (estimated at 6.05 carats). The emerald is light-m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tourmaline Gold Ring Natural Pink Gemstone cabochon 18 Karat two tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage gemstone ring is fine quality set with an impressive emerald and very high color graded diamonds, displaying a fine white color and brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,739Sale Price|40% Off
Amazonite Silver Ring Natural Blue Gemstone Unisex Gift For Her Him Vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Amazonite gemstone origin - Brazil gem size is 0.35 х 0.67 х 0.67 in / 9 х 17 х 17 mm amazonite weight - 10.5 carats ring weight - 6.13 grams ring size - 7....
Amazonite, Silver
4.50 Carat Amethyst 0.50 Carat Onyx 0.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage Butterfly Ring 14k Yellow Gold Band Diamond Gemstone 6.5 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage butterfly ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow & white gold. Two approx. 1.5mm rubies and one approx. 3.5mm sapphire are set into the mount. 22 si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring Cabochon Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds 5.60 Carat 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape / Dome approx size 12 x 10...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz. Surrou...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemstone Butterfly Ring Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed butterfly cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at I color and SI1-2 clarity), accen...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Guanyin Goddess Ring Carved Coral Gemstone Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate and finely detailed cocktail ring depicting Guanyin (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Coral is carved in the form of Guanyin measuring 35mm x 20mm. Ten rubie...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
DONT LIST Vintage 925 Silver 18K Gold Bypass Ring Blue Green Gemstone Size 7
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: 925, 18K, Signed (designer mark present but not fully legible) Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 14.5 grams Design: Bypass / Open...
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Ring Sz 9 14k Gold Gemstone Band Good Luck Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond, sapphire & ruby horseshoe ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
60s Diamond Gemstone Tulip Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish gemstone & diamond tulip cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1964). Three diamonds total an estimated 0.22 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I2 clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Barse Sterling Silver Turquoise Gemstone Ring Size 7 #21004
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Barse Sterling Silver Turquoise Gemstone Ring This vintage ring has a large rectangular turquoise stone (18.7 mm x 11.8 mm) set in sterling silver with elaborate filigree patterns b...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring/pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$2,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 0.95 Carat Ruby Gemstone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Inspired by the growing 2026 USA jewelry trends of minimalist gemstone rings, vintage-inspired jewelry, and stackable luxury bands, this ruby ring blends classic elegance with contem...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rainbow 6tcw Multi-Gem Dome Ring with Diamond Accents 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage dome ring crafted in solid 14K gold and set with an exuberant rainbow of natural gemstones, arranged in three elegant arched rows of oval and round cuts.
Multi-gemstone, 14k 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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