20th Century Band Rings

The Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Yellow Gold Ring is a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring captures the essence of...

Van Cleef & Arpels 6 row diamond and coral inlay ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring circa 1960's features two pieces of coral inlay with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds s...

Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Coral Diameter: 9 mm Condition: Preowned

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...

A Van Cleef & Arpels Ring with Two Carved Coral Inlays and 5 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. The total weight is 7.20 grams.

Stylish vintage five panel cameo ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Five cameos (agate, shell and coral) measure 6mm x 5mm. The cameos are in very good co...

A ring designed by Kutchinsky. Beautiful piece made in London United Kingdom by the house of Kutchinsky, back in the 1970. The design of this ring is made up of two bodies that meet...

Elegant vintage eternity ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Oval cabochon cut Mediterranean red coral measures 7.25mm x 5.25mm and totals an estimated 4....

An Italian coral and diamond set crossover ring, formed of two tapering carved, polished coral pieces, with pave set, round single-cut diamond terminals, set in a crossover design, m...

Band ring centers an 11.0 mm circular center that flips on an axis One side features an inlaid circular tablet of coral - opaque with pastel reddish orange color Opposite side feat...