Vintage 14k White Gold Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold ring features a single lustrous pearl in a classic solitaire setting.
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Ring
to
338
2,925
2,736
1,455
1,078
136
2,149
386
249
270
119
2
44
2,016
891
4
3
35
15
78
99
131
198
246
106
2,163
714
76
953
410
250
224
153
to
138
89
43
39
28
381
291
263
197
112
64
40
14
8
6
3
2
2,779
174
2,459
187
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Category
20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling vintage diamond cluster ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a breathtaking arrangement of 50 full-cut marquise diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats.
Category
Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 1.00tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage cluster ring crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, weighing 4.3 grams and sized 7.
Category
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Simple Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Simple Ring Band This stunning vintage Simple Gold Ring Band is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Greek Moonstone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Awesome vintage greek moonstone ring. Both shoulders have pierced greek key work. Around the center is also pierced half circles. This surrounds a stunning moonstone! There ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Mariner Link Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Head of ring measures 14m north to south Band Width: 1.2mm ...
Category
1990s Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural vintage diamond ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring an elegant crossover design of alternating rows of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Blue Gemstone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Gemstone Ring This stunning Oval Blue Gemstone Gold Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 1.9 cm (Width) Approx. 1.39 carat (Sapphire) Approx. 1.76 carat (Diamond) 7.9 grams in ...
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring
$746Sale Price / item|60% Off
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style pearl 14k gold engagement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - pearl, button shape, white color, 4.5 mm, cultivated, freshw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K White Gold Bypass Diamond Ring A timeless design with vintage charm, this 14K white gold bypass ring showcases a sparkling round brilliant center diamond, approximately ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold and tanzanite cocktail ring. With a bezel-set oval modified brilliant cut 1.74 Ct± tanzanite gemstone.
Category
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three opal vintage style 14k gold ring
$1,282Sale Price / item|44% Off
Three opal vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Three opal vintage style 14k gold ring. 14k gold ring with genuine opals.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage 14K gold modernist ring showcasing a beautifully faceted pale aquamarine measuring approximately 6 × 8.35 mm, secured in a sculpted half-bezel setting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$1,154 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
$1,103Sale Price / item|24% Off
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold engagement ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$1,363 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$1,212 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$1,133 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$1,049 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
$756Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage Estate This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with genuine Earth min...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k rose gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes.
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bubble Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring is a great stacking ring, with a bubble pattern that alternates between round diamonds and bubble shapes.
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Wide Band Convex Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1960’s, this classic wide band ring is rendered in 14k gold. It has a gentle convex surface—when looked at in profile, you can see a slight doming to the band. The ring has...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Cushion Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful vintage 14K yellow gold gemstone cushion ring exudes classic elegance, renewed to enhance its original charm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage style 14k gold ring with emeralds
$1,602Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage style 14k gold ring with emeralds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style 14k gold ring with emeralds. 14k gold ring with emeralds.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Band Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Gold and Synthetic Corundum Vintage Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring in 14 karat gold features a striking, rectangular synthetic corundum in a saturated purple hue. The emerald-cut stone is set in an open, geometric bezel that expose...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning vintage ring from the 1960s is expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing approximately 2 carats of vibrant blue sapphires.
Category
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
14K Stamped Yellow Gold Vintage Solid Gold Coin Ring
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
14K Stamped Yellow Gold Vintage Solid Gold Coin Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of our Vintage Solid Gold Coin Ring, expertly crafted from 14k stamped yellow gold.
Category
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The vibrant tanzanite and shimmering diamonds are set in 14K yellow gold, weighing 7 grams, creating an elegant and timeless design.
Category
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Category
20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage style 14k gold ring with opal
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Vintage style 14k gold ring with opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold ring with opal and diamonds.Opal cabochon ring. October birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 2.6 g. Depends from size. Gemstones: Solid Opal: oval ca...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 1CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold A beautifully crafted vintage mid-century diamond ring in 14K white gold, showcasing the elegant design language of the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring is crafted with elegance, it showcases nineteen round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.55 carat total weight.
Category
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 1950's Vintage Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little bit of beauty and effortless to your jewelry collection. Get your hands on this chunky cameo ring today! A cameo is a carvings of either landscapes, portraits, or figure...
Category
Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Hardstone Cameo Engraved Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a finely engraved hardstone cameo.
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.60 carat ruby 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rubies create a rich red display with graceful shape and classic vintage charm. Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold, the setting enhances the vivid ruby color with a soft golden glow.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and set with natural Earth mined Amethyst gemstones and diamonds.
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring from the 1980s features a unique design, showcasing six lustrous pearls and seven small single-cut round brilliant diamonds, totaling approximately ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Vintage Inspired Ring
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Vintage Inspired Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold emerald ring. Oval emerald ring. Vintage inspired emerald ring.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and it is also numbered inside of the shank.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal Dome Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage opal cluster ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 18.2mm Head Height: 12mm Shank Width: 2.4mm Weight: 5.2 Gram...
Category
Vintage 1940s Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ribbon Cocktail Ring Bold yet elegant, this vintage diamond cocktail ring is beautifully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold with a sculptural ribbon-in...
Category
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold bezel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple, sophisticated, and effortlessly wearable, this ring is perfect for someone who appreciates classic bezel set diamonds, warm yellow gold, and timeless vintage engagement ring ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Earth min...
Category
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ring with sapphire in 14k gold
$1,224Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage ring with sapphire in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold ring with sapphire . Blue sapphire ring.
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Floral Ring 6.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage 14k yellow gold and pink coral ring. Stamped 14k and tests 60% gold using an XRF metals analyzer.
Category
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 0.18 carat diamond set at the center.
Category
Early 20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage, free-form style diamond ring in 14k white gold setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage 14k yellow gold and diamond cocktail ring.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail Cluster This vintage diamond and ruby ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Category
20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with natural Earth mined Rubies and Diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a beautiful combination of rubies and diamonds.
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.03ct Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 1.03 carat J Si2 diamond.
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K Gold Vintage This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold for the top and Yellow gold for the shank.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 14k Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage 14k gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1997 vintage editions and 299 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage 14k gold ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a vintage 14k gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Diamonds Mine and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. A vintage 14k gold ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1204, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage 14k gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 538 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage 14k Gold Ring?
On average, a vintage 14k gold ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,203, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $44,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 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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