13.7mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely nestled with a Hand set 13.7mm South Sea Pearl, enhanced with Hand set Diamonds, weighing...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Don't hesitate to contact us to start the customization process and make this ring your own. Specifications of the earrings in the pictures: Cultured Golden South Sea Pearl: 14.82mm...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold “Mountain” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pearl mountain! This modern designed ring features a baroque South Sea pearl which has grown in the shape of a cascading mountain.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two large light cream rose South Sea Pearls bypass each other at the ends of large and dramatic pave set diamond cones.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring, 15-16mm, 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
A single 15-16mm White South Sea cultured pearl (Pinctada maxima), certified by the Pearl Science Laboratory (PSL), Tokyo, set at the centre of a diamond-pavé flower in solid 18K whi...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$2,700Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 12mm Round South Sea Pearl & 0.23ct Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold South Sea Pearl: Natural with minimal blemishes, White, Round, 12 mm Diamonds: Natural, brilliant cut, VVS2, F-G, 0....
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14–15mm Australian White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring, 18K White
Located in 上海市, CN
Specifications Category: Rings → Cocktail Rings Style / Period: 21st Century and Contemporary Condition: New — Made to Order Metal: 18K White Gold Primary Stone: South Sea Pearl (Au...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram Thi...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Luminous 0.60ct Natural Diamond & Golden South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This creative and trendy statement piece features a glowing Golden South Sea Pearl center, elegantly framed by a persuasive "ballerina" style halo.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerald Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerlad Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald 1.50 carats South Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring is ...
South Sea Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pearl and diamond ring by Yoko London features a spectacular 15.8mm South Sea pearl, surrounded by scintillating diamond petals. Set in 18ct white gold, this one of a ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea White Pearl Diamonds Pave Set 18K White Gold Statement Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking pearl and diamond ring. It features a large, lustrous south sea white pearl set at the center, surrounded by an intricate design of diamonds F/VS Quality.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond and Sapphire Pave Flame Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring is an exceptionally bold and highly collectible statement piece, centered by a luminous South Sea pearl and designed in a dramatic flame motif accented by fancy ye...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,413Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Cultured Pearl Ring White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
However, we also offer customization services to adjust the size to your preferences, ensuring a perfect fit on your finger. Wearing this South Sea cultured pearl ring on 18K white ...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea White Pearl & White Diamond Flower Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.65x3.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "123 White Diamonds 0.64 CT 1 WHITE PEARL 18.62 CT 18KR 9.59 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry O...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cocktail Ring -South Sea Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent estate statement ring features an exceptional, ultra-rare 14.5mm natural Golden South Sea cultured pearl, beautifully masterfully set within a swirling, high-jewelry...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Giant South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our handmade South Sea pearl ring, elegantly set in 18K white gold and adorned with dazzling diamond accents.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$880Sale Price|60% Off
18K White Gold 9.2mm White South Sea Pearl & 0.16ct Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
White South Sea Pearl though dainty at 9.2mm diameter is very shiny and clear as can be.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold 10.4 mm Golden South Sea Pearl & 0.03ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This brilliant 18k gold ring is adorned with a rare and beautiful gold South Sea pearl!
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold with South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in Macau, MO
The elegant ring centering on a fabulous South Sea Golden Pearl 13 mm, is surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.88 carats, mounted in 18 karat rose gold. The company was fo...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl and Orange Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl and Orange Sapphire 4.40 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.84 grams "We first opened doors in ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and 16 MM South Sea Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of VAN CLEEF & ARPELS elegance from the 1980s, this magnificent ring showcases a luminous 16 mm South Sea pearl framed by a radiant halo of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Silvery White Iridescent South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
12.15 Carats Beautiful Silvery White Iridescent South Sea Pearl 16.50 x 13.50 mm Elongated Egg Oval Shape South Sea Pearl Size AAA Quality Extremely Beautiful, Captivating Pearl Hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k G...
Golden South Sea Pearl with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Golden South Sea Pearl with Diamond 1.16 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Pearl South Sea Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
Tahitian Pearl South Sea Pearl Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring, In Stock. This cocktail ring was hand-created with 18-karat white gold. It features an 8.5-millimeter cultured Ta...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...
18 Kt White Gold Big South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS & SOUTH SEA PEARL MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 9.7 GR DIAMONDS: CIRCA 1.02 CTS SOUTH SEA PEARL 13.40 MM, FROM AMAZING QUALITY RING SIZE ...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Black Diamond 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.30 cm Length: 1.50 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.46 grams "We first opened doors i...
Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,809Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ring South Sea Pearl Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Its timeless charm makes it a versatile accessory, equally suited to elegant evening wear or more casual looks, enhancing every style with a touch of sophistication. South Sea Pearl...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl with Green Sapphire Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Green Sapphire 4.50 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.70 grams "We first opened doors in...
South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with White South Sea Pearl and Diamonds by Tara & Sons Pearls
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This luxurious 18K Rose Gold ring by Tara & Sons Pearls is a true showstopper, centered with a magnificent White South Sea Pearl measuring approximately 18mm–19mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The striking design creates a glamorous play of light and texture, making this ring a showpiece for any collection. Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold (purity stamp present and leg...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Orbit Halo Design Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding distinction to it is a stunning 14mm, no blemish south sea pearl as the center stone. The ring is made of 18K White Gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carats Natural Green Garant 1 carats So...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl Wit...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
South-Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful modern ring in 18 karat rose gold mounted with a south-sea pearl in the central part surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 1.11 ct Pearl 2.70 gr - 12.5 mm Total Weight 7.30 gr R...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Large South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Kowloon, HK
A beautiful handmade South Sea pearl ring set in 18k white gold and diamond.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural South Sea White Pearl With Gold Tone Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3....
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Bicolor Gold & White South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring showcases a striking South Sea pearl displaying natural bicolor gold and white coloration.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden South Sea Pearl and 0.41 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring showcases an exquisite golden South Sea pearl nestled within a tiered halo of 0.41 carats of brilliant white diamonds. Crafted in rich 18-karat yellow gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire and Ruby 2 carats South Sea Gray, Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone ...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pink Si...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pin...
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.90 Carat 18K White Gold Pavé Design
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a bold and luxurious statement piece, crafted in 18K white gold and centered around a magnificent South Sea cultured pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl Wit...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$10,760Sale Price|20% Off
Large South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring, 15.5mm Pearl, 3.95ct Baguette Round Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
This extraordinary 15.5 mm South Sea pearl ring embodies that legacy with timeless sophistication and red-carpet presence.
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold,...
14.38 Millimeter South Sea Pearl Set in Bypass Style 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1.28 carats diamonds and one South Sea pearl 14.38 millimeter.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,415Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats, This 18-carat yellow gold ring features a modern, elegant design, ideal for enhancing an outfit for an evening out or a special ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,048Sale Price|30% Off
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Autore
Located in Armadale, Victoria
AAA grade cultured South Sea Pearl, round rose pink on silver white in color with a high cluster. Mounted in 18ct white gold and surrounded by pink pear shape sapphires and diamonds....
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a luminous south sea pearl accented by diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Nikabell 14K Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring, 0.40ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive South Sea Pearl and Diamonds ring in an elegant and refined design.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Funky No Heat Sapphire Crowned On 13.4 mm South Sea pearl 18K Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This long cultivation process makes South Sea pearls rarer — and more expensive.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carats Natural Green Garant 1 carats S...
Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
15 MM South Sea Pearl Wrapped In Tsavorite Snake Designer Ring 18K Head Turner
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A stunning single piece of 15 mm South Sea Pearl is wrapped around in 2.99 carats of vivid green Tsavorite.
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Ring with Fancy Shaped Diamonds 1.80 Carats in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with fancy shaped natural diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total and one natural South Sea pearl measuring 15.86mm.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
13–14mm White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, Gem-Luster, PSL
Located in 上海市, CN
Australian White South Sea pearl ring, 13–14mm, true round, gem-luster (宝石光), basically flawless, "Venus" grade, silky "baby-skin" surface, on an 18K white gold band with a tapered t...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1.16 Carats Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Custom One-of-Kind Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The pearl is 18MM South Sea Pearl There are 1.16 Carats in Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 6.5, sizable The ring weighs 14.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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