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Gilbert Albert Cocktail Rings

Swiss, 1930-2019

When it came to creating elegant jewelry out of unusual materials, Gilbert Albert was a master alchemist. Not only was he the first known jeweler to set meteorite fragments in fine jewelry, but he also crafted works from more earthly components such as sea-urchin skeletons, shark teeth, peacock feathers and fulgurites, which he placed in tubes of glass made from sand that had been struck by lightning.     

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1930, Albert began training in jewelry design at the age of 15 while attending the city’s School of Industrial Arts. There, he became influenced by European abstract artists such as Piet Mondrian and Constantin Brâncusi. A decade later, luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe spotted Albert’s talents, and for the next seven years, he worked at the company as a designer, developing Patek’s signature asymmetrical timepieces. 

In 1962, Albert opened his first atelier and pioneered a method for incorporating unconventional natural materials into his jewelry. Driven by a lifelong love of nature, Albert combined petrified plants, furs, feathers, dinosaur fossils and beetle exoskeletons with traditional precious metals and gemstones to make curious rings, brooches, bracelets and watches. Among his most well-known pieces are his sculptural gold clip-on earrings, pendant necklaces and interchangeable cocktail rings with removable beads.

Throughout his career, Albert’s creations have been exhibited at shows and fairs in Prague, Paris, London, Milan, Copenhagen, Antwerp, Brussels, New York, Vienna, Salzburg, Tokyo, Osaka, São Paulo, Lisbon and Dubai. He was also the first living artist since 1917 invited to display work at the Kremlin, in Moscow. 

In addition to receiving numerous accolades for his jewelry designs — he won the Diamonds International Award 10 times — Albert has been recognized for his talents as an artist. In 1999, the Swiss government hired him to design the “Mass” of the Republic of Geneva. He also received the Ramsar Wetlands Conservation Award, and Geneva’s International Museum of the Reformation has one of his sculptures on permanent display. 

Even after Albert’s death, in 2019, his artisanal jewelry remains highly coveted among collectors.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Gilbert Albert rings, necklaces and earrings.

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Creator: Gilbert Albert
GILBERT ALBERT 1960 Free-Form Sculptural Organic Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
GILBERT ALBERT 1960 Free-Form Sculptural Organic Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

GILBERT ALBERT 1960 Free-Form Sculptural Organic Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural ring designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019) for Bucherer. This is a very rare organic ring, created in Geneva Switzerland by the iconic jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, b...

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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Cocktail Rings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline
GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

Organic ring designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019). This is a very rare cocktail ring created in Geneva Switzerland by the iconic jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the 1960'...

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1960s Swiss Modernist Vintage Gilbert Albert Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow G...

Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega
Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega

Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Paris, FR

Gilbert Albert was a Swiss jeweller who was born in 1930 in Geneva. He started young and was spotted by Patek Philippe when he was 25. He went on to become head of the workshop and c...

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1970s European Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Cocktail Rings

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Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega
Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega

Gilbert Albert 18K Gold ring for Omega

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Paris, FR

Gilbert Albert was a Swiss jeweller who was born in 1930 in Geneva. He started young and was spotted by Patek Philippe when he was 25. He went on to become head of the workshop and c...

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1970s European Modern Vintage Gilbert Albert Cocktail Rings

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Gilbert Albert cocktail rings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Gilbert Albert cocktail rings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Gilbert Albert jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Gilbert Albert diamond cocktail rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cocktail rings by Bucherer, De Grisogono Geneve, and Natkina. Prices for Gilbert Albert cocktail rings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,437 and tops out at $4,273, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $4,227.