Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Gold Jade Cabochon Dome Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co., 18k gold ring designed by Elsa Peretti and set with a domed green jade cabochon.
Jade, 18k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sevillan ring in Lapis 18k Yellow gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). Large freeform cultured pearl measures 18mm x 14.5mm. The pearl is lustrous with rose/green overton...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Ring set with Mystical Black Jade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic 18K yellow gold and jade ring, designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., possesses the very organic, sculptural and sensual feel that characterizes her bold designs.
Jade, Black Jade, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Onyx Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut onyx cabochon measuring approximately 20.0 x 16.5 mm Uniformly an opaque black with a very good polish Bezel set in an undulating polished gold surround Stam...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cut turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 19.2 x 16.4 mm Opaque with richly uniform robin's egg blue color and no matrix Bezel set in a gold surround with an...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co., Hong Kong. Circa: 2000's.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co., Hong Kong. Circa: 2000's.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Jade Dome Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti this wonderful cabochon black Jade dome ring
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Nephrite and 18K Gold Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This nephrite and 18-karat yellow gold ring was designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., c. 1970.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in .925 Sterling 15.80 Cts Black Jade
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring 18kt Gold With 25.70 Cts Lapis Lazuli
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. by Elsa Peretti Size 5.5 Green Jade Sterling Silver Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
TIFFANY & CO. by Elsa Peretti ring comes in a sterling silver featuring a green jade cabochon detail.
Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Free Form Ring in 18Kt Gold with Lapis Lazuli
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1949-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Cut 18K Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Cut 18K Yellow Gold Ring.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Large Cabochon Rock Crystal Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Elsa Peretti - 750 Hong Kong Condition: Shows light wear.
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Jade Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold jade ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Elsa Peretti collection.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ring Peridot 18k Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. ring, made of 18k gold and features a smooth cabochon peridot set directly into the band.
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.41 in W 0.73 in L 24.01 in
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Rare Vintage Amber Pendant Necklace 18K Ylw Gold 24"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Elsa Peretti pendant necklace with a freeform cabochon of natural amber in a warm orange-red hue, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold.
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Cartier Sapphire Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Chevron Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace centers a polished gold chevron station Bezel set with a sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 0.18 carat Medium dark royal blue and with a gold bead surrou...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard Lapis Lazuli Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A simple vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard lapis lazuli chain bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is composed of a central lapis lazuli with bezel ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard Lapis Lazuli Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A simple vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Colour by the Yard lapis lazuli chain bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is composed of a central lapis lazuli with bezel ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Malachite Earrings Brooch Turtle Set Estate Jewelry Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute set by Tiffany & Co. made of 18k gold and malachite, consisting of a brooch and matching earrings. The turtles’ malachite shells are playfully dotted with gold circles. Heads ...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Cufflinks Malachite Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everything about this high-end jewelry maker, including Tiffany Blue color, is iconic. During the time Tiffany’s has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumb...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everything about this high-end jewelry maker, including Tiffany Blue color, is iconic. During the time Tiffany’s has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumb...
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Crystal Dome Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co designer Elsa Peretti this wonderful cabochon clear crystal dome ring
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Oval Cut Jade Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and unique ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this ring features an oval cut jade cabochon bezel set in an 18 karat yellow gold polished gold surround.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Lapis Cabochon Heart Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Lapis Cabochon Heart Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Finger size 6 Band width 2.65mm Top measurements 13.5 x 12.9mm Top height 7.30mm
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 8 #17064
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 8 This stunning ring features one cabochon turquoise stone (21 mm x 16 mm) set in classic sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Black Jade Cabochon Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
It is 16mm high. The ring is size 7. Stamped Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti Hong Kong.
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in 18k Gold with 26.64cts Nephrite
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in .925 Sterling With 15.80 Cts Jade
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Black Jade, Jade, Sterling Silver, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring In .925 Sterling With 16.78 Ct Quartz
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail Ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Cabochon Green Jade 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the elegance of Tiffany & Co. with this exquisite Peretti Cabochon Green Jade ring, crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Cabochon Green Jade 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From designer Elsa Peretti by Tiffany & Co. is this charming smooth authentic ring, crafted from 18k yellow gold with a polished finish featuring a slanted wave shape bridge which bl...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. Large, Luxurious 18K Yellow Gold Oval Lapis Lazuli Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The design of this ring is very similar to that of Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. from the 1980's- it's possible that Peretti used this archival design as an influence for her now ic...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everything about this high-end jewelry maker, including Tiffany Blue color, is iconic. During the time Tiffany’s has collaborated with the best jewelry designers such as Jean Schlumb...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cabochon Rock Crystal Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti cabochon rock crystal ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Black Jade Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring by Elsa Peretti, designed for Tiffany & Co, set with black jade cabochon (16.7mm x 19.8mm).
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Jade Gold Cabochon Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Elsa Peretti, featuring 17mm x 19.5mm jade cabochon.
Jade, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Turquoise Cabochon Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring set with a 19mm turquoise. The ring is a size 7. The ring top is 18mm x 21mm and sits approximately 16mm from the finger. The weight of the piece is 19 gra...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Black Jade Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vail, CO
Boldly designed, high polished, sterling silver ring featuring a large black jade cabochon. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Jade, Sterling Silver
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Diamond 11mm Bean Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 11mm wide Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$737Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.17 in D 0.16 in L 7.25 in
Gorgeous 7.53 Ct Emerald Classic Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Gift for Women
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet features oval-cut emeralds in a beautiful vibrant green hue. With a total gemstone weight of approximately 7.53 Cts, the piece exudes natural elegance and uniq...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,398Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Geometric Menotte Bypass Ring In 18Kt Gold With Black Onyx Sz 51
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Menotte bypass ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful Menotte ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Cartier. The iconic sculptural bypass ring has been ...
Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 b...
$5,250 / set
Dm 1.38 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillana Large Circle Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co.'s Elsa Peretti Sevillana collection feature a timeless open circle design, and set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The simplicity of the d...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic organic look. This is a luminous, a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring, 18K
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Tutti Frutti Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 8. The total weight of the ring is 6.49 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$320Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.52 in L 2.37 in
Blue Topaz Oval Shape Genuine Turquoise Round Drops 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
======================================= Simple chic earrings with a pair of Faceted Oval Shape Blue Topaz size 8x 10 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold bezel on the top and 2 Gen...
Turquoise, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. The Cartier Panther Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring showca...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.60 Ct Certified Burma Natural Sapphire 2.30 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Tradition Spectacular Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire cluster ring which is in the tradition of the antique jewellery, 1890/1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Open Bottle Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Open bottle pendant in 18K yellow gold on a 30cm yellow gold chain. Signed Tiffany & Co, Peretti. Date: circa 1970s Weight: 5.8g Size: 3 x 2.3 cm Length: 30cm Hallmarks: Signed Tif...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Teardrop Hoop Earrings Reminiscent of a solitary raindrop or a shining bead of morning dew. Hoop earrings in 18k gold, for pierced ears. Original...
18k 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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