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
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
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
$20,160Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Bulgari Platinum Diamond Ring Old Mine Cut Center Monture Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signature: BVLGARI, 950 PT Ring Size: 8 Weight: 38.2 grams Year: Circa 1980s Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and fine scratches to the platinum consist...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 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
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.
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
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
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
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 Ts...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
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
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5 Sterling Silver 8 mm height G33 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 7 grams with an 8 mm Height.
Sterling Silver
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver 8 mm height G29 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 7.5 grams with an 8 mm Height.
Sterling Silver
Estate 18k White Gold Angel Skin Coral Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 13.3 grams Ring size: 8 (sizable) Ring Length: 23.20mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 15.80mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 11.10mm (rise off...
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1945 Material: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 8 This ring can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 1.00 ct, Size 8
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Stamped "14K" on the inside of the shank. Weighs 5.3 grams. Size 8, can be sized up or down one size for an additional fee.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corletto Italian Modernist 18K Gold Jade Sculptural Statement Ring, c. 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Corletto Origin: Italy Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.81 grams Stone: Natural Jade Stone Dimensions: 1.10" x 0.75" Ring Size: 8 Period: Circa 1970s Style: Italian Moder...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1970-80´s Style: Vintage Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Ring size: 8 (resizable) Ring width: 0.44 in Stamped: No stamp, tested for 18kt Gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...
GRS Certified Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Stone Details: ✔ Stone: Ruby ✔ Weight: 8.85 carats ✔ Color: Vivid Orangy-Red ✔ Cut: Oval, step-cut ✔ Treatment: None ✔ GRS Cert #: GRS2017-128960 Ring Details: ✔ Metal: 18K Gold ✔...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
natural 1.0 carat oval cut Colombian emerald, set as a solitaire in a four-prong white gold tip basket atop a vintage 14K yellow gold split wire shoulder shank. Ring size 8, adjusta...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco Platinum Diamond Halo Ring with 0.85 Carat Center Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 8 Weight: 4.98 grams Center Diamond: approx. 0.85 ct Accent Diamonds: approx. 0.45 ct total Total Diamond Weight: approx. 1.30 ct Head Dimensions: approx. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Natural Thai Sapphire and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified 4.33 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Platinum Period: Circa 1985 Center Stone: Natural Sapphire Origin: Thailand Weight: 4.33 Carats GIA Report: No. 1232596405 Treatment: Heat Enhanced Accent Stones: Diamonds Tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver Height 8 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Ring Size 5.5 Sterling Silver Height 8 mm G28 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver and has a weight of 7.5 grams with an 8 mm Height.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Rolex-Style 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Link Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
The articulated construction provides a degree of flexibility and may accommodate slightly larger wear than the stated size. Gemstones: 26 Round Near-Colorless Diamonds 1 Round/Oval...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Set of Pearl and Diamond Ring and Earrings Starburst 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Pearl: 13.5 mm Diamond: 4 carats F-G VS Gross Weight: 24 grams Ring size: 8 and can be resized Measurement: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm (approx.)
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Diamond Navette Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.65 CTW Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Stone Count: 15 diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Freeform 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This interplay of textures and forms gives the ring a sculptural, nature-inspired character. Sized at 8 and weighing 14.0 grams, it offers a solid, comfortable feel in the hand.
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K Gold Diamond Ruby and Silver Snake Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Ring size 8. Resizable by a jeweler twisting the spiral open or shut more.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Sapphire (Cushion Mixed) / Diamond (Old Mine Cut) Ring Size: 8 Graduated Band Width: 2.2mm - 4.2mm Item Weight: 8.1 Grams Estate Condition...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Vintage Purple Tourmaline Cocktail Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Size 8
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The tourmaline has been hand cut in Amsterdam, custom for this ring and measures 7.2 mm. Will fit just over a finger size 8.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.35ct, Size 8
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rubelite and single cut diamond 0.35ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 7.8 mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heavy 18 karat champagne gold tank ring - ruby carré ring - estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
It has a very nice royal weight and is a pleasure to wear. - Head of ring sits approximately 10 mm off the finger. - The Ring shank is 6,5 mm wide. - The ring head is 18,8 mm wide...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Hand Carved Lion's Head Soft Pink Angel Skin Coral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Diamond Cluster Weight: 24.06 Grams Ring Size: 8 (We can custom size this ring.) Ring Dimensions: 27mm (1 inch) (north to south) - 20mm ...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold~1.6ctw
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
The proportions sit well on the hand, with enough width to stand out while maintaining a comfortable fit. Ring size 8, weighing 6.0 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Art Deco Natural diamond Target ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 2,6 gr Ringhead diameter : 1,15 cm Ring size : 8 1/2 - 58 FR Diamond : rose cut - SI/H Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : none - sp...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18K Flower Ring South Sea Pearl White Gold Size 8
By Picchiotti
Located in Fairfield, CT
Picchiotti 18K Flower Ring South Sea Pearl White Gold Size 8 This Picchiotti ring is designed as a stylized flower in 18k white gold, centered with an ~15mm luminous South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The band is designed with a comfortable profile, measuring about 3.8mm in width and 0.83mm in thickness, offering durability while maintaining a sleek and refined look. Sized at 8, t...
14k Gold
$879Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Light Orange Coral Ring, Modern Design, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Weighing 4.49 grams and designed in a size 8, this exquisite piece features a captivating pink stone at its center, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$134,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Certified 12.01ct Color Change Green-Brown Cat's Eye Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
12.01ct - Green-brown Oval Cabochon-cut Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 2.4ct - 69 Tapered Baguette Diamond Melee 1.14ct - 6 Round Diamond Melee 850 Gold 18.2g - Total Weight Made in ...
Cat’s Eye, Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
Estate GIA No Heat Ceylon Color-Change Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring 7.10ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
* The best depiction of color can be seen in the video* Specifications * Metal: 18K Yellow Gold * Center Stone: Natural Pear-Shaped Color-Change Sapphire * Sapphire Weight: 2.50 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 18.60 Carat Step-Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
Specifications Gemstone: Natural Aquamarine (Step-Cut) Estimated Carat Weight: Approximately 18.60 carats Gemstone Dimensions: Approximately 17.97 mm x 13.23 mm x 9.10 mm Metal: 14 ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18 Karat signet ring - Intaglio ring - solid gold gentleman ring - patina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wearing this ring will make you feel strengthened and royal. - Total weight : 5,1 gr - Ring head width : 14,8 mm - Ring shank : 4,5 mm - Ring size : 8 1/4 US - 58 Fr - Head of ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, Late 20th Century, Size 8
Located in Sewickley, PA
Sleep and comfortable, this ring is perfect for everyday wear. Adjustable up to a size 8.
Diamond, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Retro Rhodolite Garnet Ring, Five Oval Stones, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped on the inside of the band is 3CBS10K. The ring size is 8. The ring has a total weight of 1.8 grams.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Andrew Clunn 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Band Rings 17.7 Grams Size 8
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
The ring is available in size 8, weighing 17.7 grams, offering a substantial yet comfortable wear.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k yellow gold ring with coral - 6.1 grams - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57)
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide and 6.0 mm high Ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18.25 (57), ri...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k gold ring with two snake heads, ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57), 14.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Weight: 14.3 grams Ring is in good condition.
18k Gold
Vintage Lemon Quartz Inlay Butterfly Ring Asch Grossbardt Size 8 Sterling & 18K
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Webster, SD
Size: 8 Weight: 9.1 grams Condition: Excellent
Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
David Thomas 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1973, UK, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
A size 8, the ring bears David Thomas’ signature along with UK gold fineness marks and the London assay mark, ensuring its authenticity and quality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Jade Dome Ring with Crescent Moon & Diamond Star Motif 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Gemstones: Jadeite (Cabochon Cut) / Single Cut Diamonds Ring Size: 8 Band Width: 1.9mm Item Weight: 5.5 Grams Stamped: 14K Estate Condition: V...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING- Certified 2.83 Carat Natural Black Opal and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The inner shank is cleanly stamped with its identifying stone metrics ("2.83" and "D1.37") alongside a hidden, bezel-set signature blue sapphire accent. Currently a ring size 8, thi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage solitaire bombé ring 18k solid yellow gold 0.35 carat natural diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 9,5 gr Ring size : 8 1/4 US - 58 FR Diamonds - 4,5mm - 0,36 ct - Si/H - Brilliant cut - Natural Condition : Very Good - Vintage Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark :...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75-8 Cert #26884
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Moonstone, Sapphire, and Diamond Halo Ring Size 7.75-8 This elegant 18K white gold ring features a beautiful moonstone accented by vibrant sapphires and a sparkling d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bypass Style Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut & Single Cut Diamonds Ring Size: 8 Band Width: 1.3mm Item Weight: 5.6 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professionally ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8
Located in Long Beach, CA
The ring appears unworn. It is size 8 and easily sized by a qualified jeweler and is the perfect unisex size as well.
10k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Starburst Flush Gypsy Set Heart Signet Ring Size Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones: 3 x natural diamonds, clarity “VS2-I1”, colour “H-light brown”, total gem weight 0.15ct - Metal: Solid 18ct 18kt 750 Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Size: Q (AU/U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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