Vintage 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Ring, Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
Size: 8 Marks: OA, 14K, 925 Condition: Excellent
Category
1990s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Jean Lin Sterling Silver Red Coral Domed Floral Ring Size 8 #23748
Located in Washington Depot, CT
*Matching Pendant #23749 Size: 8 Top of ring: 23 mm x 11 mm Shank: 4.5 mm Weight: 13.4 gr./ 8.5 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Atelier Anthony Nak Sterling Silver Blue & Green Quartz Ring Size 8 #23729
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Size: 8 Front of ring: 18mm x 23mm x 9mm Shank: 3.4 mm Weight: 13.6 g./ 8.7 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage Late Mid-Century Modern Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 8
Located in Towson, MD
Currently a finger size 8, this ring may be professionally resized by your local jeweler for an optimal fit.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
RLM Studio Sterling Silver & Gold Tone CZ Hammered Band Ring Size 8 #23631
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Size: 8 Shank: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.52 g./ 1.6 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Sterling Silver
BJC Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Scroll Ring Size 8 #23772
By BJC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Some of the beads are accented in 18K yellow gold . Size: 8 Width: 23 mm Shank: 5 mm Weight: 17.2 gr./ 11.0 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Anna Beck Sterling Silver Gold Plated Wavy Wide Band Ring Size 8 #22599
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Shank: 15 mm Size: 8 Width: 15.0 mm Weight: 19.25 gr./ 12.3 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Sterling Silver
RLM Studio CZ Sterling Silver & Gold Tone Hammered Band Ring Size 8 1/4 #23724
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Size: 8 1/4 Shank: 2 mm Weight: 2.4 g./ 1.5 dwt.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rudi Gernreich Red Knit Halter Dress w/ Metal Neck Ring, Size 8
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: Three (3) Size 8 Measurements: Bust: 36" Waist: 30" Hip: 40" Length: 58"
Category
1960s American Vintage Ring Size 8
Vintage Cerruti 1881 Rose Quartz Sterling Silver 925 Size 8 Statement Ring 22.9g
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Cerruti 1881 Metal: Sterling Silver Purity: 925 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 22.9 Grams Center Stone: Rose Quartz Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Color: Soft Pink Style: Stateme...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sonia B 14K Diamond Cluster Ring • 15.04g Solid Gold • Size 8
By Sonia B
Located in Media, PA
The ring is a size 8 and remains in excellent condition, with strong gold, secure settings, and no noted issues.
Category
1990s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Dome Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
US ring size: 8 Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring Size 8 - This stunning ring features one pear shaped lapis lazuli stone (13 mm x 9 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz Ring
$1,100
Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in New York, NY
Smoky Quartz Ring A 10 karat white gold ring set with a large oval smoky quarts Gross Weight: 5.4 grams Ring Size: 8 Resizable free of charge
Category
1980s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Size 8- This sparkling band features nine round single cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco White Gold Ring with Colombian Emerald
Located in Berlin, BE
Total weight: 4 g. Ring size: 8 US.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Emerald, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold and Amethyst Ring Set with a marquise-cut Amethyst 6x22 mm , gross weight 6 grams Ring size 8 3/4
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 - This elegant band features 36 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Vintage 1.50 Carats total weight Diamonds Dome Ring. Size 8 18k White Gold Circa 1970's
Category
1970s Artisan Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size 8 (EU 57), top is 15 x 11.5mm. Weight 4 grams.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1-I2 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 1.4 dwt. / 2.3 gr. Tested 14K gold.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
VERA WANG Love Collection 14K W Gold 5/8 ct Princess Diamond Double Frame Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Addison, TX
Details Weight: 5.5g Metal: White Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 8 Main Stone Shape: Princess Base Metal: White Gold Main Stone Creation: Natural Signed...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mings Longevity Large Rectangular Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 23.2 mm tall Condition: Preow...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8 Complimentary Resizing Approximate Weight: 4 grams Metal Type: 14 karat gold
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Ladies Ring 14 Karat Gold with Moonstones
Located in Berlin, DE
US ring size 8 (7-) You will also find the matching bracelet (bangle) in our offers.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring Size 8 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one oval cabochon amethyst (19 mm x 15 mm) and six round brilliant cut ...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.70 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 8. Marked: 4091, 59-2. Weight - 4.1 grams.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Ring size 8. 11.95 Grams
Category
1980s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Bird on a Plum Crossover Taller Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size: 8 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 18 mm tall Condition: Preowned, Ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Ring Size: 8 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top measures 23.25mm Weight: 15.24 grams
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Gold Ring with Big Opal and Blue Sapphires
Located in Berlin, DE
US ring size 8 On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pale Green and Brown Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.9 Grams Jade Measurements: 22.3 mm x 15.3 mm x 6.3 Ring Size: 8 (resizable) Stamped: "14K" Condition: Preowned
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 8- This sparkling ring features 34 pave set diamonds on the halo and along each side of the shank (.34 TCW) highlightin...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Pierced Cutout Bird on a Plum Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.3 Grams Ring Size: 8 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 29 mm tall Condition: Preowned, Ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire Gold Claw Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ring size: 8 (with clamp, so can fit smaller fingers as well).
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Triplet and Diamond Ring #13915
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I-J Diamond clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 3.9 dwt. / 6.2 gr. Stamped: 14K JAGi Certificate included.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Weight: approximately 1.00 carats Diamond Weight: approximately 1.68 carats Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Akoya Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.0 - 5.8 mm Ring Size: 8 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ring in gold with micro pearls
Located in Milano, MI
Highlights: - 18ct gold - Cultured pearls Measurements - Length 2.4 cm x width 1.2 cm - Weight 5 g - Italian ring size 8 (can be altered if required)
Category
20th Century European Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: 1.52 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 8 (resizable) ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Ring, 14 Karat Gold with Large Faceted Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Including certificate of authenticity. US ring size 8. On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Estimated total diamond weight 0.25ct. Ring size 8 1/2. Weight 10gms.
Category
1960s British Retro Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
I/VS1), surrounded by six ruby petals, accentuated by another flower studded with diamonds. Ring size 8 (can be altered).
Category
1940s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Gold 15 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marked 750 and with Italian mark. Ring size - 8, ring top - 16mm x 18mm. Weight - 19.1 grams.
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
40 Carat Ruby Cabochon Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, set with an approx. 40cts ruby cabochon (measuring approx. 21.3 x 16.5 x 10.5mm) , diamonds approx. 1.90ctw. ring size - 8, ring top is 30m...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
17.16 Carat Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7 grams Center Gem Details: Weight: 17.16 Carat Cut: Elongated Radiant Color: Sky Blue ...
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Yellow Gold
Estate Italian 18K Yellow Gold Blood Red Coral Earring & Ring Set 15.84g Size 8
Located in Media, PA
Gemstone Details Type: Natural Mediterranean Coral Color: High-Quality "Blood Red" (Sardegna/Mediterranean grade) Enhancements: 100% Natural — No Dye, Not Enhanced Cut: Oval Cabo...
Category
1970s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
7 Channel Set Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.23 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Ring Size: 8 Tota...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Nephrite Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 12.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemsto...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring Size 8- This lovely ring features six genuine sapphire baguettes, six genuine ruby baguettes, six genuine emerald...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Princess Cut 0.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: platinum Center Stone: princess cut 0.40 carat diamond Color: H Clarity: SI Accent Diamonds: 0.24 carat weight Total Carat Weight: 0.64 carat total ...
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .10ct, Transitional Round, J color, I1 Clarit...
Category
1940s Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant = 1.25cttw Color: H/I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 0.56ct Color: J Clarity: I1 Ring size: 8 (plea...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Matte Cabochon Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cabochon Blue Sapphire Size: Ring Size 8
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage SUARTI Bali 925 Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Tanzanite Bead Band Ring Sz 8
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Suarti Origin: Bali, Indonesia Metal: Sterling Silver with Gold Accents Purity: 925 Sterling Silver Hallmarks: Suarti, 925 Style: Band Ring Design: Balinese Scroll...
Category
20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Band Ring Size 7 #25412
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Weight: 5.2 g./ 3.3 dwt. Stamped: 14K Ring Size: 8 Width: 10 mm Shank: 4 mm Very good condition, professionally polished.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Wavy 2.00 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.2 Grams Diamond Count: 10 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-J front row and L-M row behind Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI2 fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14K White Gold Engagement Ring w/ .60ct Old European Brilliant Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14K White Gold Weight: 2.25 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .60ct Measurements : 5.5mm Color: J Clari...
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage emerald and diamonds platinum ring
Located in Milano, MI
Highlights: - Vintage - 18ct gold - Natural emerald 0.77 ct c.a. - Diamonds round cut 0.415 ct total Measurements - Length 1.1 cm x width 1.1 cm - Weight 4.2 - Italian ring size 8 (...
Category
20th Century European Vintage Ring Size 8
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Vintage Ring Size 8 For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage ring size 8 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage ring size 8 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage ring size 8 from Cartier, Estate Jewelry and Poul Warmind — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a vintage ring size 8 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage ring size 8, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Vintage Ring Size 8?
The price for a vintage ring size 8 starts at $79 and tops out at $4,240 with these rings, on average, selling for $818.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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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Nanis 18k
Natasha Stambouli Earrings
Native American Arrowheads
Natural Alexandrite Necklace
Natural Alexandrite Pendant
Nautical Flag Bracelet
Navajo Eagle
Navajo Necklace Naja
Necklace Boucheron Gold 18
Netsuke Bead