1960s Band Rings

Classic Philippines ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A vintage ring manufactured in Paris, France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels around the 1960...

Here we have three beautiful vintage stack-able rings that are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Each ring features old single cut diamonds neatly pave set at their center and are fu...

Neapolitan band ring with red coral. Gorgeous vintage piece made in the portuary city of Napoles in Italy, at the jewelry atelier of Francesco Passaretta back in the 1970. This colorful ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Diamonds: Flush set with 12 European round cut diamonds, 0.15 carats, G/H color, VS/SI clarity. Gemstones: Embellished with spiral Salomonic cut pieces carved from natural Sardinian vivid red coral. Weight: 9.75 Grams, (6.25 Dwt). Size: 8.25 sizeable. Measurements: 28 mm by 10 mm (1.10 X 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the italian gold assay mark and signed, ".750 *230NA". Note: The jewelry atelier of Francesco Passaretta was located in Via G. Pallavicino 23 in Napoli Italy. Was founded in 1935 and was active until the 1971. Note: The corals carvings displayed in this ring are magnificent oxblood variety, matched in size, color, saturation and with even unspotted surfaces. Red coral, or Corallium rubrum, is a branch-forming coral species found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the most valuable of all precious corals. Lakshmi coral, also known as triangular coral, is the best shape of coral stone. This triangular red coral gem is believed to be ruled by Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Note: The spiral shape, common in nature, has adorned buildings since the dawn of recorded history. According to legend, spiral columns ornamented the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. However, if Solomon's Temple existed, it was destroyed more than 500 years BC. History Neapolitan coral, started to be fished extensively and worked in Torre del Greco Napoli, in the year 1400, at the time when Livorno held the monopoly on the raw coral. Besides its apotropaic virtues, people started to associate coral to the marvelous capacity of the material to be processed and to the great skills of the artisans, comparable to that of an alchemist or demiurge. Thanks to the Bourbons, in 1715 the town of Torre del Greco became one of the most important centers in the processing and carving of coral. The king supported the development of craftsmanship by reducing the tax on imported raw coral, though he couldn’t start a factory in the town because of the boom of the French Revolution and of the eruption of Vesuvius in 1794. Ferdinando IV of Bourbon founded the first factory for the manufacturing of coral in Torre del Greco. At the time, the production of sacred objects was replaced by the creation of ornaments and everyday objects, like combs, clips and paper knives...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Gorgeous retro ring in 14k yellow a...

Van Cleef and Arpels coral band ring with two rows of diamonds. The front of the ring is 7/16", tapering to 3/16" at the back. The 18 karat ...

From Van Cleef & Arpels, a spare and lovely designed ring with radiant orangish-red coral. Hand crafted in glistening 18k yellow gold. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French ha...

A gracious ring in 18kt yellow gold, set with diamond pavè and pink coral. Made in France, circa 1960.

The "Twist" Ring. A French mid 20th century 18 karat gold ring with pearls and coral by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with alternating rows of pearls, corals and gold beads in ...

This rare Cartier band is made in 18k yellow gold and beautifully inlaid with diagonal stripes of rose coral and green jadeite. Circa 1960s. A chic and festive design. 5mm - 16mm Wi...

A set of two Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold and diamond rings. One has coral sides, the other lapis, the rings of “stacking” style. Circa 1960’s. Each is signed “VCA 18...

A pair of French Estate bombe rings with diamonds, lapiz lazuli and coral by Van Cleef & Arpels. The first ring is bombe shaped, with 18 roun...