$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1980s Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) Please contact us with any questions.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Width: 4mm Height Off Finger: 3mm Weight: 3.4g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1980s 1.22 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Bullet cabochon Content 1.22 carat Dimensions 6.18mm x 3.68mm Dimensions Length of setting 8.47mm/0.33" Width of setting 7.82mm/0.30" Height of setti...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx Turquoise Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Its sophisticated design ensures it will stand out, whether worn on a special occasion or as a daily statement piece. Total Weight of the ring grams 14 Turquoise grams 0,72 Diamonds...
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Ring size 4.5. Circa 1940.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.41ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant / Eight-cut Content (total) 0.41 carat Dimensions Length of Setting 1.316cm/...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pink Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Ring Size: 7.75 (55 7/8) Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight: 6.1 grams Ring size: US 8, resizable to any size on request Condition: very good The box is not included.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight: 4.8 grams Ring size: US 8, resizable to any size on request Condition: very good The box is not included.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round mixed Content 0.38 carat Dimensions 4.60mm x 2.81mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9 carat gold. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Stone Dimensions: 14.5x12mm Weight: 7.6g
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 13.04ct Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Oblong Content 13.04 carats Dimensions 21.04mm x 10.95mm x 7.42mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Baguette/Modern Br...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerlad Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight: 11.7 grams Ring size: US 8, resizable to any size on request Condition: very good The box is not included.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Design: Retro, asymmetrical shape with intricate craftsmanship Center Stones: Two rows of round rubies Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 2.82 carats Accent Stones: S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI2 Cut Dutch Content (total) 0.33 carat Dimensions Length of setting 1.23cm/0.48" Width of setting 1.86cm/0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ladies' Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.88 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The diamond is a round brilliant cut, approximately .88 carats, j - k color, i1 clarity. The top of the ring measures 7.5mm wide. Ring size is 8 and can be sized down to 6 1/2 or up ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
The ring is in very good vintage condition. Ring size: 18.1 mm / US size: 8 / UK size: P / European/GER size 57 Ring face: 16 mm x 18 mm The central diamonds: 5 mm The other diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Black Onyx and 1.68 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut Tapered baguette / Transitional modern brilliant round Content (total) 1.68 carats Dimensions Length of se...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round mixed Content 0.65 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.28 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.11 Carat Aquamarine and 2.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Round faceted Content 2.11 carats Dimensions 8.13mm x 8.1mm x 5.76mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern Brillian...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total is 80pts. The design of the ring has an antique feel to it. Fully hallmarked London 1980 Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Width: 5.5mm Height Off Finger: 3.5mm Weight: 4g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Signed Navajo Oscar Alexius Sterling Silver & Morenci Turquoise Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Ring Size: ca. 8 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 turquoise: ca.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1930s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Old European round Content (total) 1.02 carats Dimensions Length of Setting 1.78cm/0.7" Width of Setting 1.2...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total is 75pts. Ring Size: Q or 8 Width: 3.5mm Height Off Finger: 3mm Weight: 3.2g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round mixed Content 1.66 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) F Clarity (average grades) VVS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 1.9...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.21 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color J Clarity VVS1 Cut Emerald Content 1.21 carats Dimensions 7.18mm (length) x 5.21mm (width) x 3.57mm (depth) Number of Diamonds 1 Dimensions Height of setting4...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Round mixed Content 0.68 carat Dimensions 5.41mm x 2.54mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Transitional modern ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Octagonal Content 3.20 carats Dimensions 9.50mm (length) x 9.20mm (width) x 4.90mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) F Clarity (aver...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 0.10 Carat Diamonds Hammered Design Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.2g
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine emerald cut emerald and diamond ring. Emerald Quality Cut Emerald Content 3.05 carats Dimensions 9.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Opal and Diamond Point 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Width: 7mm Height Off Finger: 3mm Weight: 2.6g
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Wide Band Ring 14k Gold. The ring measures 10.30 mm in height and is a size 8 the ring weighs 3.6 g and made in 14 karat solid gold and is made in Mexico.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,083Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 12 PCS ROUND DIAM APPRX 0.25 GEMSTONE: 15 PCS BLUE SAPPHIRE 2MM carat total weight: n/a color: h clarity: si2 brand: UNBRANDED ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring - Vintage Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning example of Asscher cut engagement rings. Diamond Quality: Feature Diamond: Colour: I Clarity: V...
Diamond, Platinum
RIng with onyx and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 13.4 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight: 13.4 grams Ring size US 8 - EU 18 (57). The ring can be resized a few sizes against costs price.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
3.48ct Madagascar Sapphire and 2.10ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Cluster Ring 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning and significant vintage Madagascar blue sapphire ring. Sapphire Quality Origin Madagascar Colour...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Trillion Cut Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The side baguette diamonds, graded H color and VS clarity, beautifully complement the center stones. Currently a size 8, the ring offers resizing options to ensure the perfect fit.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
14kt yellow gold petals mets white gold petals, all of them are adorned of diamonds and surrounded a central pearl, also the ring has decorations on it. Ring Size: US 8 - ITA 17 - Fr...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Length of Setting 1.86cm/0.73' Width of Setting 2.5cm/0.98' Height of Setting 7.65mm/0.3' Ring Size UK Size X USA Size 11 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjuste...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Stone Dimensions: 17x6mm Height off finger: 10mm Weight: 4.8g
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning and unusual antique yellow diamond twist ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color Z+/Fan...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 18k gold 5.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Ring size US 8 – EU 18(57). The ring can be resized a few sizes free of charge.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight: 5.4 grams Ring size: US 8, resizable to any size on request Condition: very good The box is not included.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage and Contemporary 1.94 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VS1 Cut Round Brilliant Content 1.74 carats Dimensions 7.71mm (length) x 7.82mm (width) x 4.74mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Color (a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1980, EU 18¾
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Rubies, Diamonds Cut: Round Ruby: 6 × 0.015 ct Diamond: 2 × 0.015 ct Weight: circa 3.1 gram Ring size: EU 18¾ US 8¾ UK R½ All our jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Rose cut diamonds weight 0.14 karat Ruby weight 0.23 karat Ring total weight 2.60 grams Ring size ITA 16.80 - US 8 (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Triangle Australian Solid White Opal & Diamond Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x natural Australian solid white opal, gem weight 3.15ct 2 x natural diamonds, clarity “SI1”, colour “G”, total gem weight 0.09ct - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 S...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight: 2.7 grams Ring size: US 8, resizable to any size on request Condition: very good Acid tested to be 9k real gold.
Diamond, 9k Gold
Vintage 1.24 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning 1950s sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Origin Basaltic Colour Blue Cut Round Faceted ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Black Onyx Cabochon Ring Sz 8.5 14k Yellow Gold Signet Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 5 grams Stones: Black onyx measures 8mm x 6mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 8 1/2 (sizable).
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Style Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
UK Size P 1/2 US Size 8 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Coral Elaborate Set 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Coral is 13.75mm x 8mm over 10 carats. The Ring is a size 8 and can be sized up or down by us or your jeweler.
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage Blue Topaz and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: Q or 8 Topaz Dimensions: 16x12mm Height Off Finger: 11mm Weight: 8.7g
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Cartier 4.80 Carat Aquamarine 0.20 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Oval Faceted Content 4.80 carats Dimensions 12.19mm (length) x 10.11mm (width) x 6.40mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) D Clarity (average grad...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 1.30ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond Dome Ring, Italy 1930s-40s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum ring with 3 rubies for a total of 1.30 carats and old cut diamonds for a total of 0.80 carats / Made in Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round Content (total) 0.40 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P 1 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.60...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Color Green Origin Zambia Cut Fancy heart Content 1.63 carats Dimensions 9.92mm x 7.43mm x 3.92mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) E Clarity (average grades) V...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring with Three Brilliant-Cut Diamonds – approx. 0.80 ct total
Located in Berlin, BE
The three-stone design offers a timeless and balanced look, suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. • Ring weight: 8.8 g • Ring size: US 8
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage 4.74 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour I Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 3.09 carats Dimensions 10.08mm x 10.07mm x 4.15mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) F/G ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14.35 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Marquise Content 14.36 carat Dimensions 20.28mm x 15.27mm x 8.18mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Mine Content (tota...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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