Baguette cut diamond eternity ring, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Baguette cut diamond eternity ring. Set with thirty-two rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 6.40 carats, to a smooth...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.62Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.62 carat princess cut diamond and 18 karat white gold eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage diamond eternity rings.
Diamond, White Gold
ENGLAND 1970 Octagonal Eternity Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An octagonal eternity ring with rubies & diamonds. This is a stunning octagonal shaped eternity ring, created in London England. The ring has been masterfully crafted with eight sid...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage French 1.10 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage full eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1970's Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.04 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 k...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Binder 1970 Swiss Square Eternity Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.80 Ctw Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
Squared eternity ring designed by Paul Binder. Beautiful modernist piece created at the jewelry atelier of Paul Binder in Zurich Switzerland, back in the 1970.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Binder 1970 Swiss Square Eternity Ring In 18Kt white Gold With VS Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
Squared half eternity ring designed by Paul Binder. Beautiful modernist piece created at the jewelry atelier of Paul Binder in Zurich Switzerland, back in the 1970.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This elegant seventies eternity band features 1.35 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, SI1 clarity) set in rich eighteen karat yellow gold. Unusually wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Emerald Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning vintage emerald eternity band features a continuous circle of twenty-eight vibrant, natural emeralds, set securely in a high-quality platinum mounting. This piece rep...
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 0.36 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive gold half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 1970's half eternity ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark 750 and the maker's mark (RT).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage 1 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 4ctw Straight Baguette & Round High Quality Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely stunning and very well made vintage diamond eternity band is crafted in solid platinum. It features very fine quality straight baguette cut diamonds neatly Milgrain b...
Diamond, Platinum
1970s 0.45ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage full eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Diamond and 18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 0.75ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, UK Q
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive seven stone diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Full Eternity Ring, UK Size 4
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed 2.10 Carat Round Diamonds Heart Design Eternity Ring Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 2.10 Carat Round Diamonds Heart Design Eternity Ring Platinum. Master expertise designer CAODO perfectly put together this magnificent diamond eternity ring featuring hearts d...
Diamond, Platinum
ETERNITY Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.10 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Rubies. This is a beautiful eternity ring carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished around with...
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
CHAUMET Paris Class-One Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Class-One cocktail ring designed by Chaumet Paris. This is a beautiful and youthful Class-One eternity ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Chaumet. The moder...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, Platinum, American. A colorful spin on a classic eternity band, this cheerful jewel features 2.75 carats of soft pink sapphire, perfectly complemented by polished platin...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful full diamond eternity band holds a total of approximately 1.5carats of diamonds. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 3.2mm
Diamond, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare and magnificent platinum eternity band handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. set with 19 perfectly matched step-cut Burma rubies. The rubies display an intensely saturated " Pigeon ...
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Estate Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wide Eternity Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Platinum Single Cut Diamond Wide Eternity Band - Size 7. This beautiful Vintage Estate single cut diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. This beautifu...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7. This classic eternity wedding band is crafted in 18k white gold. There are round cut diamonds going around ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and 9 Carat Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A shining halo of Sapphires is the show stopping detail on this ring. Set in a 9carat gold band which compliments the sapphires perfectly. Sapphire total approx 1.5carat. Fully hallm...
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage eternity band fully set with 23 wonderful 3 point round-cut white diamonds. Total diamond weight approximately 0.69 carats. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Band Wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Round Yellow Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Round Yellow Sapphire Eternity Band. This beautiful band is crafted in 14k white gold. There are natural round yellow sapphires going around t...
Yellow Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6. This beautiful vintage ruby eternity band is crafted in white gold. The ring features gorgeous natural...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Multiple Row Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This spectacular vintage eternity band is fully set with five graduated rows of stunning round brilliant cut white diamonds. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Diamond total approx 2ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Multiple Row Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This spectacular vintage half eternity band is set with three rows of stunning round brilliant cut white diamonds. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Diamond total approx 1.40 carats. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Wedding Band. Round Diamond Half Eternity White Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Signed: Cartier Metal: 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Retro This exquisite vintage Cartier ring is a t...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling full diamond eternity ring modelled out of 18ct white gold and Hallmarked London England 1975. Diamond total 50pts. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Height Off Fing...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.00ctw Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional vintage Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond full-eternity band crafted in iridium-platinum and set with hand-cut 2mm natural sapphires alternating with brilliant white ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Wedding Band. Round Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Signed: Cartier Metal: 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Retro This exquisite vintage Cartier ring is a t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Carved Rounded Jadeite Jade Eternity Band
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful ring is made of 14K rose gold and features natural jade gemstones that encircle the entire band. The jade stones are perfectly carved and create a symmetrical design t...
Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
O.J. Perrin Square Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1970
By O.J. Perrin
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Super stylish French square cut diamond eternity ring mounted in 18ct yellow gold, by Parisian jewellery house O.J. Perrin; the square cut diamonds are channel set and weigh a total ...
Diamond
Unavailable
Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a nice ring with approximately 1.9 cts of diamonds. This is a size 4 3/4 ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Size 5.5
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A 14k yellow gold eternity band set with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds .60 ct. (I-J, VS-SI). This band is wider than average(1/8 inch) as seen in the thumbnail pictures. This piece...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Straight baguettes diamond eternity platinum band
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 carats of G color VVS clarity straight baguettes mounted in a platinum setting. Size 5.75.
Diamond, Platinum
5 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic white gold eternity band set with 16 round brilliant diamonds of approximately 5cts total weight. This band was designed with consecutive diamonds set at slightly differin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Brothers diamond eternity ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers diamond eternity ring. Set with thirty seven round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 1.23 carats, to a sm...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Full Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum, Circa 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels vintage full diamond eternity ring in platinum, circa 1970 A timeless full eternity design, with approximately 2 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds all of...
Diamond, Platinum
0.80Ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring - Vintage Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set half eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry and diamond jewelry collection This impressive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
The 18 marquise cut diamonds total 1.80 carats, E-F in color, VVS1-VS1 in clarity. The ring is a size 5 1/4 and may not be sized. Circa 1970's.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Leaf Eternity Wedding Band Ring, Platinum, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage platinum diamond leaf eternity wedding band. This stackable band features alternating leaf motif stations and pavé diamonds weighing approximately .25 total carats. Stones...
Diamond, Platinum
French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance radiates from this diamond platinum eternity band. Featuring perfectly matching white, clean emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.50 carats. Perfectly channel set in the...
Diamond, Platinum
Thin Rope Eternity Band Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold thin rope eternity band ring. This simple band features a ridged band with a rope motif in an eternity design. Ring Size 6.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 1.8...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sparkling Diamond Platinum Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Sparkling in Every Angle! All Eyes will dive into the magnificent craftmanship of this Vinatge Eternity Band Ring, Crafted in Luxurious Solid Platinum, Lose yourself to the 125 H...
Diamond, Platinum
1.68 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in platinum. The full eternity ring is ornamented with twenty-one claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, total...
Diamond, Platinum
Thin Plain Platinum Eternity Wedding Band, Ring, Stackable Platinum
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage thin plain platinum eternity wedding band. This stackable band features a polished, slightly domed design. Ring Size 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 1.4 mm Width: 2.1 mm Weight: ...
Platinum
18 Carat Gold and Sapphire Boucheron Eternity Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning 18 carat yellow gold eternity ring set with 18 deep blue emerald-cut dark, deep and vivid blue natural heated and unheated sapphires that are held by four claw chatons (a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hidalgo Black Enamel Eternity Band Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold black enamel eternity band ring by Hidalgo. This thin band features a ridged design with a simple black enamel line in the center in an eternity design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Skyline Ring, Skyline Eternity Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold skyline ring. This wide band features a flat band with a carved skyline motif in an eternity design. Ring Size 8.5 Width: 8.60 mm Weight: 3.5 dwts. ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thin Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 18KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintag 18 karat white gold thin diamond eternity wedding band. This stackable band features an eternity design with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .56...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring, French, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond eternity ring. Set with seventy two round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 4.30 carats, to a smoothly conformi...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold half eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections This impressive vintage diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thin Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 18K White Gold, Ring, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat white gold thin diamond eternity band. This stackable diamond band features an eternity design with flush set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately ....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring by Cartier – 5.70 CTS Diamonds E color VS1 clarity, Original Box, Estate, signed Cartier, Paris.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Channel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold channel diamond eternity wedding band. This stackable eternity band features a thin eternity design with channel set round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Eternity Baguette Diamond Band Ring Hand Carved
Located in Miami, FL
A well-executed, hand-made, hand-engraved eternity band ring featuring matched baguette cut diamonds. The wedding band is set in platinum and weighs 0.70 carats of HI color and VS cl...
Diamond, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring designed by Oscar Heyman. This is a beautiful vintage eternity ring created in New York city by the Oscar Heyman & Brothers company, back in the late 1970.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
14W Faceted Eternity Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat bicolor gold faceted wedding band. This band features a faceted eternity design with a milgrain edge that is white gold on the outside and yellow gold on the insid...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A gorgeous vintage sapphire eternity band. Adding color and velour, the deeply saturated blue sapphires radiate out of the luscious gold setting. This band is undoubtedly a beauty on...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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