Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total weight of the ring grams 9.70 Diamonds baguette cut Kt. 1.91 Brasilian rectangular and square Emeralds cut Kt. 3.50 Ring size 8 USA - 18 ITA - 58 France (All rings can be res...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gold Green 2.70ct Cuprian Elbaite Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.4 Grams Stone: 2.70ct Green Cuprian Elbaite Tourmaline, 1.10tcw Diamond Measurements: 10.2 x 22.4 x 7.8mm Ring Size: 8 Hallmark: 18K Metal: XRF Ranges 16-18k Yellow Gold I...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
The platinum mounting has polished surfaces with clean lines that direct focus entirely to the face of the ruby. It is a size 8. Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 20 Carat Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz Gemstone and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Solid Vintage White Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Topaz Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Blue Topaz White Gold Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 18.8 Grams Ring Size: 8 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length 30.0mm X Width 24.0mm X Height 14...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagonal Frame Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The structured mounting transitions into a thick, split-style gold band, providing a substantial profile on the finger. It is a size 8. Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: 13 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stamped 18K and numbered on the inside of the shank. Ring size 8, can be sized. This ring comes with an appraisal from the Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America with a stated ...
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The emerald is surrounded by a halo of 36 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 3 carats, with G-H color and VS-2 to SI-1 clarity, adding a striking brilliance to the piece. Sized ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Band Ring Chopard 18 K Yellow Gold Casmir
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Smallest Ring size is a 16/56 (American ring size 8). Signed Chopard 750. 12.1 mm in width and 20.54 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Estate London Blue Topaz Albion Ring 8 Silver 11 mm DY813
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DETAILS Stones: London Blue Topaz Stone Size: 11 mm Ring Size: 8 Metal: Sterling Silver As these David Yurman items are estate pieces we usually try to make them presentable by poli...
Silver
1980's 5.40 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wide Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.02 carats - transparent deep blue in color Prong set and flanked east to west by tapered rows of channel baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite cluster Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is appraised at $3,900. Ring size: 8 Gram weight: 6.03 14k yellow gold 5 = .38ct, round cut tanzanite 8 = 1.85ct marquise cut tanzanite
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
30 carat Smokey Quartz Foliate Motif Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The fit is comfortable on the hand and nestles on the finger to be admired from all angles .The ring is currently in size 8 and can be resized.
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,719Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Purplish Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a lovely Oval-Cut Purplish Red 2.70 Carat Ruby, framed by 6 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.45 Carats, and set in 14K Yellow Gold, this iconic Men's Ring design has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8- This stunning ring features one oval cabochon ruby, one oval cabochon sapphire ( 7 mm x 5 mm each) and f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2.16 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Estate Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.46 total carats and accented by Sapphires weighing approx. 0.20tcw. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. Hand crafted Platinum mounting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Walter Schluep Sterling silver 18K Gold Ring
By Walter Schluep
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed Schluep Sterling. Ring size: 8. Item Weight: 29.83 grams. Spanish born and Geneva trained, Schluep emigrated to Montreal, opened Montreal boutique in 1964.His innovative bold...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
30 Carat Oval Aquamarine and RBC Diamond Gold Ring 1950s Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring resizing. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.35 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
GIA Report: 5232936246 Carat Weight: 11.35ct Color: Fancy Yellow Brown Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Pear Brilliant Setting: 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring Size: 8 (sizable)
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Baguette & Pavé Diamond Large Bow Cocktail Ring 4.70ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The scale, weight, and diamond arrangement give the piece a luxurious vintage-inspired feel while remaining highly wearable as a statement ring. Specifications: * Metal: 18K yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Retro Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral burst motif featuring calfs-head cut sapphire petals With additional calfs head and round cut sapphires prong and bezel set in burst Weighing approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s 14k White Gold and Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring /w Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is appraised for $7,750. Ring size: 8 (can be resized upon request) Gram weight: 7.41 grams 2.15 carat, natural, emerald cut, blue sapphire 14k white gold
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI Ring Size: 8 Weight: 1.8 dwt. / 2.8 gr. Stamped: 14K Hallmark: MAC Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.62 Carat Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Stone: Emerald ✔ Center-Stone Weight: 1.62 Carats ✔ Stone Cut: Emerald ✔ Stone Color: Green ✔ Stone Origin: Colombia ✔ Ring: 18K, 0.93 Carats Baguette-Cut and Round-Brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Signed Trisko 14 Karat Gold & Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: TRISKO 14K Measurements: Height: ca. 27 mm Width: ca. 21 mm Depth: ca. 7 mm Weight: ca. 10 grams Ring Size: 8 Items purchased from this dealer must delight you.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.28ct GIA Natural Diamond Retro Men’s Ring in Two-Tone Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
The wide yellow gold shank offers substantial weight and comfort, making this piece ideal for collectors of vintage men’s jewelry or anyone seeking a statement ring with confident ma...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Split Shank Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This captivating vintage ring showcases a richly saturated emerald cut emerald at its center, displaying deep green hues with natural inclusions that add character and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Modernist 18K Gold 0.85 Carat Diamond Architectural Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A sophisticated statement ring with unmistakable architectural character. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond: Approximately 0.85 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 15.6 Grams Ring Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Ring Size - 8 (U.S.). Ring Size / Dimensions - Medium - 7/8" (2.3 cm.) x 1" (2.5 cm.) x 1/2" (1.2 cm.)
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Art Deco 0.65 Old European Cut and Single Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
A classic beauty, perfect the help pop the question, or to add to any vintage ring collection. Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 2.2 grams Engraving: n...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Designer MAZ Large Red Enameled Dome Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Honolulu, HI
This is a vintage ring in excellent condition. The Ring is size 8 and can be easily resized for a fee.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Citrine Ring with Diamonds – 4ct Gemstone in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Details: Center Stone: Oval citrine (~4.00 ct), approx. 9 × 11 × 5.8 mm Accent Stones: 6 round diamonds (~0.14 ct total) Metal: 14k Yellow Gold (4.8 grams) Setting: Four-prong S...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Gubelin Lucerne Switzerland
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The Ring has currently size 16/56 ( american Ring size 8) but can easily be resized.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s 31.92ct Cats Eye Moonstone Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Moonstone Carat Weight: 31.92 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: greenish Gray Clarity: Transparent Ring Size: 8,...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Graduated Baguette Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2263 Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.3 Grams Ring Size: 8 1/4 Diamonds: Approximately 1 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Measurements: Top of the ring measures 5.20 mm wide and band...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 14K Oval Half Bezel Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring European Shank 2.42ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Metal: 14K yellow gold Center Stone: Natural sapphire, oval cut Approximate Sapphire Weight: 1.70 carats Sapphire Color: Bright cornflower blue with moderate color zonin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Topaz Half Bezel & Diamond Square Shape Vintage Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Cocktail Ring - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 19.05 Grams - Ring Size: 8 (adjustable) - Setting: Half Bezel, Prong ___________________________________ Cente...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Ring with 76.40 CTW in Citrine & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 20th Century Style: Art Deco Retro Creator: Unknown Metal: 18K Rose and White Gold Stone: Diamonds & Citrine Ring size: 8 1/2 Ring width: 33.0 mm Stamped: No stamp, tested fo...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Coral and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Coral and six round diamonds (approx. 0.12 ct total) Weight: 28.14 grams Ring size: 8
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72ct "Pigeons Blood" Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval-cut 1.72 carats approx. ruby, vivid red color, heated, and Burma origin 16 round diamonds 0.48 carats total weight Set in 18 karat white gold 9.96 grams approx. total ring wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|60% Off
18K White Gold 12mm White South Sea Pearl & 0.52ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold South Sea Pearl: Natural, White, Round, 12 mm Diamonds: Natural, baguette, brilliant cut, VS2, G-I, 0.52 carats Tot...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Unisex Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Gypsy Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Mid Century Year: 1960s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Carat Weight: 3.24 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Gold & white (Milk & hon...
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Large Purple Trillion Crystal Ring 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
In very good vintage condition, signed, approx. P 1/2 UK ring size and USA ring size 8. A spectacular couture piece from Yves Saint Laurent.
10K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stamped "10KE" with double K maker's mark on inner band. Ring size 8, 2.86 grams, band 1mm. Inventory: P1207A Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, except...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Leo Pizzo 18K Rose Gold Wide Diamond Constellation Ring, Italian, c. 1995
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Details Designer: Leo Pizzo Place of Origin: Italy Period: 1990–1999 Date of Manufacture: c. 1995 Metal: 18K Rose Gold (hallmarked 750) Diamonds: approx. 1.20 carats total, round bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian Smoky Topaz & Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold, c. 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver & 14K yellow gold Smoky topaz, approx. 8 ct Diamonds, approx. 1.50 tcw Total weight: 14.60 g Ring size: 8 Italy Late 20th century
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage BH Signed 14k White Gold 0.91tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.7 Grams Stone: 0.91tcw (0.11-0.25ct) Diamond Stone Grade: H/I SI Measurements: 9.6 x 21.75 x 7.4mm Ring Size: 8 Hallmark: 14K BH Metal: 14k White Gold Item #: BR-1161-012...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb White Enamel Wave with Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Everything in this collection is fabulously suited and always modern. Ring Width: 20mm Ring Size: 8 With David Webb certificate.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Platinum Natural Sapphire and European Cut Diamond Ring #24437
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IGI Certified Vintage Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8 Front of the ring measures 28 mm in length, 17 mm wide and 4 mm thick. 3.9 dwt / 6.2 g Center stone is a n...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$287Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 2.05ct Oval Swiss Blue Topaz & Quartz Sculptural Sterling Silver Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Large Purple Trillion Crystal Ring 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
In very good vintage condition, signed, approx. P 1/2 UK ring size and USA ring size 8. A spectacular couture piece from Yves Saint Laurent.
Mid-century 14kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Period: Mid-Century Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 8 1/2 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.70 inches (17.8 mm) Total weight: 9.60 grams / 6.2 dwt St...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: With an etched mark to the underside that reads: A-ECS Ring Size: 8 1/2 Gemstone Measurements: 1 Turquoise Cabochon: ca. 16.5mm x 14.03mm Measurements: Height: ca. 25mm Wi...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Hallmarked Retro 1950 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Blue Topaz
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1950's Style: Retro Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 8 1/2 (sizable). Ring width: 1.0 inches Stamped: Stamped with makers mark.
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite & Diamond 14k Gold Frog Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Contemporary Vintage Year: 1990s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold & White Gold 144 Champagne & Radiated Yellow Diamonds: 2.20 Carats Total 138 Vivid Green Tsavorites...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Marked yellow gold, numbered '0543', French, circa 1940, accompanied by official signed certificate of authenticity from Mauboussin Paris. UK ring size Q US ring size 8 Please note ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The 18k yellow gold contributes to the grandeur of this bridal ring and completes a lavish, elegant look. Condition: Good; slight abrasions to band Era: Mid Century Year: 1980s Me...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.
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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