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Men's Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Ring with Red-Pink Stone, 1980s
Men's Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Ring with Red-Pink Stone, 1980s

Men's Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Ring with Red-Pink Stone, 1980s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This vintage men’s Masonic ring is expertly crafted in 10K yellow gold, showcasing the distinguished lids style that exudes both tradition and character.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring - 10k Masonic

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Features: Smooth & Textured Finishes w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic
Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 15 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $90 or Down 3 sizes for $60 Brand: Jostens Organization: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Masonic Men's Ring with a CZ Center Stone - Size 10.5
14k White Gold Masonic Men's Ring with a CZ Center Stone - Size 10.5

14k White Gold Masonic Men's Ring with a CZ Center Stone - Size 10.5

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Here we have a Large 14k White Gold Masonic Men's Ring with a 6.45mm Round Cubic Zirconia Center Stone.

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20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring
9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring

9K Yellow & White Gold Blue Enamel Masonic Engraved English Signet Mens' Ring

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Of desirable signet design, this solid & heavy Art-Deco Gents’ Ring is meticulousl...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Vintage Masonic Men's Ring 14k Dias .15ctw
Yellow Gold 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Vintage Masonic Men's Ring 14k Dias .15ctw

Yellow Gold 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Vintage Masonic Men's Ring 14k Dias .15ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $80 Organization: 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Na...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols
Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 11 1/4 Organization: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Black, Red, White, Green, & Blue Measurements Face Hei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Masonic Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Ring - 10k Diamond Round .33ct
Yellow Gold Masonic Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Ring - 10k Diamond Round .33ct

Yellow Gold Masonic Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Ring - 10k Diamond Round .33ct

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Organization: Masonic Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men's Masonic Round Diamond Chunky Band Ring in 10 Karat White Gold
Vintage Men's Masonic Round Diamond Chunky Band Ring in 10 Karat White Gold

Vintage Men's Masonic Round Diamond Chunky Band Ring in 10 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This bold Masonic diamond ring features a round brilliant cut diamond set prominently in a textured geometric setting. The diamond glows with brilliance, accentuated by its bright wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

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Mens Art Deco Masonic Gold, Diamond and Onyx Ring
Mens Art Deco Masonic Gold, Diamond and Onyx Ring

Mens Art Deco Masonic Gold, Diamond and Onyx Ring

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Art Deco mens Mason ring circa 1940. It is 10 karat yellow and white gold, black onyx and genuine diamond.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold

Men's Masonic 10 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Men's Masonic 10 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring

Men's Masonic 10 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This ring is made in 10k yellow gold, and it holds a round brilliant diamond accented by Masonic symbols. The diamond weighs about 0.50ct, and it is graded I in color and SI1 in clar...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Onyx Free Masonic Square Compass Symbol Ring
Men's Onyx Free Masonic Square Compass Symbol Ring

Men's Onyx Free Masonic Square Compass Symbol Ring

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Onyx Side Stones: Cubic Zirconia Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10 grams Width: 18mm

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Scottish Men's Band
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Scottish Men's Band

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Masonic Scottish Men's Band

Located in New York, NY

Embrace the rich heritage and symbolism with this Vintage Masonic Scottish Men's Band crafted in 10K yellow gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Shriners & 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Men's Ring - 10k Enamel Masonic
White Gold Shriners & 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Men's Ring - 10k Enamel Masonic

White Gold Shriners & 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Men's Ring - 10k Enamel Masonic

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Organization: Shriners & Scottish Rite Metal Content: 10k White Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Red, White, B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring, 10k Masonic Trowel & Plumbline
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring, 10k Masonic Trowel & Plumbline

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Men's Ring, 10k Masonic Trowel & Plumbline

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 10 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $50 or up 2 sizes for $60 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Synthetic Ruby Cut: O...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Flip Ring - 9k Masonic Engrave Signet
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Flip Ring - 9k Masonic Engrave Signet

Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Men's Master Mason Flip Ring - 9k Masonic Engrave Signet

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold & 9k White Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Blue Style...

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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring
Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring

Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique Masonic mens ring in gold ring is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

You can still find a lot of Otsby & Barton jewelry: it's always clearly hallmarked and they were very successful in mass production items like class rings, signet rings, men's pinkie...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring
1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring

1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K 0.30 CT Diamond Masonic Men's Ring Size 12.25 Yellow Gold ·Era: 1920s ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked / Tested ·Gem Stone: 0.30ct Diamond F/VS ·Condition: Estate...

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Vintage 1920s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Octagonal Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1932
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Octagonal Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1932

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Octagonal Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1932

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Hallmarked London 1932 Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning vintage signet ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. T...

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Mid-20th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Skull Signet Ring Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
Emerald Skull Signet Ring Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Style J Dauphin

Emerald Skull Signet Ring Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Style J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Emerald Skull Signet Ring 14k Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Style Designer: J Dauphin J DAUPHIN signature piece " Secret Doors" Memento mori ring featuring a skull motif with e...

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2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Mens Ring Circa 1960
18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Mens Ring Circa 1960

18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Mens Ring Circa 1960

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing our remarkable 18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Men's Ring, a vintage masterpiece reminiscent of the timeless elegance of the 1960s. Crafted with precision and attention to det...

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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Gold and Bloodstone Gents Signet Ring
Antique Gold and Bloodstone Gents Signet Ring

Antique Gold and Bloodstone Gents Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Yellow Gold Signet Ring, having a Heavily chased pattern and centrally set with a Blood stone Hard stone, the top of the ring measures 3/4 X 3/4 inch. The stone can be eng...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr

Located in SE

Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct gold. The colour of the ring is very soft yellow gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1962. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Face Diameter: 11x10mm Weight:...

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Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This sweet signet is modelled in 18ct gold and has a smooth face with detailed shoulders.On the back of the face there is evidence of an engraved name, from what we can tell it could...

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Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The onyx in this signet ring is in lovely condition and it so glossy! The stone is set within the 9ct gold band. Fully Hallmarked London 1973. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Stone Dim...

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Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Genuine Diamond Stardust Unisex Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.057 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. April birthstone diamond brings...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring
18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring

18kt Gold Silver and Steel Italian Crest Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique steel italian family crest mounted in 18kt gold and silver ring. Size : 9 Weight: 27,22gr.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold curb link chain bracelet with hollow curb links and a spring ring clasp. Fitted with a safety chain to the clasp. Stamped with the French import mark an...

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Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Dubini Alexander the Great Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a replica silver coin of Alexander the Great set in 18kt yellow gold with lacquered wood. HISTORY Herakles was the great...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Fabulous Art Deco Square Faced Signet Ring. Gorgeous Geometric Shoulders & French Stamped. Weight 13.4g UK Siz...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Crest Ring Signet Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Mens 14k Gold Plated Silver
Crest Ring Signet Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Mens 14k Gold Plated Silver

Crest Ring Signet Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Mens 14k Gold Plated Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Skull Crest Signet Ring 14k Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Crest Signet Ring, from the Secret Doors series, is handcrafted in solid si...

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2010s Indian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

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Men Masonic Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact men masonic ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 10k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect men masonic ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any men masonic ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a men masonic ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Men Masonic Ring?

Prices for a men masonic ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $528 and can go as high as $4,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,195.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.