Yellow Tourmaline Skull Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade solid skull ring set with yellow tourmaline eyes. Finished in solid brass.
2010s Japanese Signet Rings
Tourmaline, Brass
Yellow Tourmaline Skull Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade solid skull ring set with yellow tourmaline eyes. Finished in solid brass.
Tourmaline, Brass
Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Tourmaline oval cut and 10 Diamond Yellow estimated 0.12 carat total H color and Si clarity.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$841Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Yellow Gold ring with Tourmaline Multi-color Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 3/4 US Total weight: 2.01 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Cabochon Color: Multi-color
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Experience the elegance of Bvlgari with this stunning 750 gold ring. Featuring a 20mm wide top and a versatile size 6.5 (adjustable to fit), this exquisite piece weighs a substantial...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold and fashionable tourmaline yellow gold cigar band ring is a striking statement piece, featuring a bezel-set pink tourmaline set in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18kt Yellow Gold Afgan Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The 18K Yellow Gold Afghan Tourmaline Ring is a striking celebration of color and craftsmanship.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold – 1.10ct Oval Tourmaline
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and vibrant piece, this 9ct yellow gold ring features a stunning 1.10ct oval green tourmaline at its centre.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yellow Gold, Pearl, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring with round brilliant diamonds and pearls 14 karat yellow gold Size 4 1/2
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a vivid oval green tourmaline framed by a sparkling diamond halo, with additional dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$841Sale Price|20% Off
14 kt Yellow Gold Multicolor Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
A delicate yet artful creation, this 14 kt Yellow Gold ring showcases four luminous multi-color tourmaline cabochons, arranged in a soft clover-like formation that draws the eye from...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,711Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Rubellite Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Yellow Gold ring with Tourmaline Rubellite Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 7 1/2 US Total weight: 8.03 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Emerald Weight: 1.99 ct.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Yellow Gold 8.78ct Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: 8.78ct Pink Tourmaline & H/I SI Diamonds Measurements: 15.8 x 23.5mm Ring Size: 8.25 Hallmark: 14K Metal: XRF Ranges 13-14k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1251-041...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,337Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Green Tourmaline Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 1/2 US Total weight: 3.71 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Round Weight: 5.35 Color: Green Note: The st...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold ring with Green Tourmaline Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 US Total weight: 1.90 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Cushion Total weight: 1.00 carat Color: Green
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$701Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Indicolite Ring
Located in София, BG
18 kt Yellow Gold ring with Tourmaline Indicolite Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 1/4 US Total weight: 1.89 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Indicolite Cut: Emerald cut Weight: 0.60 C...
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,085Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Green Tourmaline & Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Green Tourmaline & Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14k Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this eye-catching ring centers on a richly colored rectangular green tourmaline weighing appr...
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 Ct Natural Tourmaline Mens Band 14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Wave Ring – 2.20 Carat Natural Tourmaline Channel Set Designer Band A vibrant celebration of color and contemporary design, this 14K Yellow Gold Mul...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Tourmaline Ring - 14k 1.32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Tourmaline Carat(s): 1.32ctw Cut: Round Tot...
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline, Opal, Iolite, Tourmaline, and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 6 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Paraiba Tourmaline: 1 cabochon cut = 7.07ct Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow tw...
Diamond, Iolite, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline and Canary Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Louis XV Jewelers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This massive and gorgeous 43.61 carat green tourmaline is surrounded by 4.57 carats of mixed cut canary yellow sapphires all hand fabricated in 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline
18K Yellow Gold Bombe Tourmaline & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
A striking example of fine gem-setting artistry, this substantial bombe cocktail ring is crafted in hallmarked 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Large Pink Tourmaline Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Total Weight: 14.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 pink tourmaline Tourmaline Measurements: ~17.6 mm x 16.3...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas Greece Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Band Ring by Zolotas.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Watermelon Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring centers a prong-set emerald cut watermelon tourmaline, showing a natural blend of pink and gree...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourmaline Ring. 1.90ct Oval Cut Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Place your bid or inquire for more details today. Primary Stone: Tourmaline Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Color Se...
Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating expression of color and craftsmanship, this vintage 18KT yellow gold ring centers a 7.60-carat oval-cut pink tourmaline—a gemstone celebrated for its warmth and romanti...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.89ct Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bathed in the warm glow of 18k yellow gold, this exceptional ring showcases a rare 1.89ct Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline prized for its electrifying neon blue-green hue.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring features a beautifully saturated tourmaline gemstone set as a clean and elegant solitaire.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural tourmaline ring is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bvlgari 1.68 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Pastel pink tourmaline bezel set Bvlgari ring. 1.68ct pink oval bezel set Tourmaline, 18k yellow gold setting. 1 oval pink tourmaline, approx. 1.68cts Size 8.25 and sizable 18k ye...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gauthier Pink Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bring out your inner queen with this stunning Gauthier Pink Tourmaline Ring! Boasting 14kt yellow gold, a breathtaking Pink Tourmaline, and diamonds, this gorgeous piece is truly uni...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring 10.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom 14k yellow gold, diamond, and pink tourmaline ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.2 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in .55 carats tourmaline and .81 carats of glimmering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.37 Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
16 White Round Diamonds: 0.09 Carats 1 Natural Orange Tourmaline: 3.28 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 00.00 Grams GIA Certification: 6233438252
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking woman’s cocktail ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) and crowned with a vibrant oval-cut pink tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural red tourmaline, 4.28 carats, 105x82mm.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
2.00 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Paraiba tourmaline ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a vibrant approximately 2.00 carat Paraiba tourmaline at its center.
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.75tcw Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a richly hued tourmaline weighing approximately 1.75 carats, this vintage ring radiates vibrant color and refined elegance.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The design and manufacturing work was done in New York City. A modern ring with a 70s vibe. 2.75 carat Afghanistan tourmaline Tourmaline is 11.75 x 5.2 x 4.8 mm Ring size 6 1/4 Mad...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Pink Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary pink tourmaline ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a 5-carat hand-cut pink tourmaline that shimmers with brea...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring Yellow Sapphire
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic ring in yellow gold 18 k gr. 15,90 with green tourmaline baguette ct 14,30, a yellow sapphire on the side princess cut.
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$794Sale Price|20% Off
14 Kt Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 US Total weight: 1.35 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Emerald Color: Green Weight: 0.86 carats ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modern Custom Green Tourmaline Ring
By Rose Holloway
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold modern custom green tourmaline ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Kurt Wayne 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural 18K gold ring by American master jeweler Kurt Wayne, centered with a vivid oval pink tourmaline of exceptional saturation. boldly carved gold shank and architectural bezel...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Greenish Yellow 8.37ct Chrome Tourmaline Ring 18k Yellow Gold Mozambique
Located in Viena, Viena
...a grandiose shade of yellow, hallmarked with the Schmuckzicke logo, this ring will be a special friend, a rare chrome tourmaline in the exceptional yellow-greenish color with gemo...
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
'Nardi' 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubellite Tourmaline, & Yellow Diamond Ring
By Nardi
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 18 karat yellow gold ring was crafted by the famed Venetian jeweller 'Nardi'.
Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500
Sixties Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
The 2.80 carat lush green tourmaline is visually enticing, and the elegant mounting in heavy 18k yellow gold balances the stone perfectly.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond and tourmaline cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.37 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 1.53 carat Round-Checkered Cut Tourmaline that is set in the center of the ring and is surrounded by 14 Yellow Sapphires that weigh 0.55 carats and 6 White Sapphires ...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$327Sale Price|20% Off
14 kt Yellow Gold Rubellite Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold ring with Tourmaline Rubellite Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 6 US Total weight: 1.24 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Rubellite Cut: Cabochon Weight: 1.06 ct Color: Rose
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Giant Green Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lovely Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring features a 0.27 carat round pink tourmaline framed by a delicate halo of single cut diamonds t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Grape-Leaf Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating 18k yellow gold ring, showcasing a cluster of round Paraiba Tourmalines, weighing a total of 1 carat, with a mesmerizing display of various colors.
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center oval brilliant rubellite tourmaline, approximately 4.83cts. Center stone is accented by 32 round brilliant diamonds on the shoulders, approximately 0.35tcw. ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
8.83 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Tourmaline ring, 8.83 carats, 14K yellow gold, octagon cut, openwork design.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Pink and Green Tourmaline Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 10.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: pink and green tourmaline Condition: Preowned, Excellen...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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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