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Diamond and Twisted Coral Gold Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond and Twisted Coral Gold Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. Ring Size US 5.50. The total weight
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral, Diamond and Gold Twisted Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Coral, Diamond and Gold Twisted Ring, 18k. The total weight of the ring is 5.70 grams. The ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral, Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Coral, Diamond and 18K White Gold Ring This one of a kind vintage Italian ring showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring with Diamonds Angel Skin Coral
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stylish 18 K yellow Gold Vintage Ring featuring an angel skin Coral Cabochon estimated
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Ring 18k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage coral ring, crafted of 18k gold, features diamond. The ring’s centerpiece features two
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gump's Yellow Gold and White Coral Ring
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Gump's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring An 18mm x
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Coral ring 18k with approximately 1 carat in G-H color, VS clarity diamonds. Size 7.25 This coral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Coral Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
) Diamonds: 1.29 cts, Round Brilliant Coral: Oval Cabochon Onyx Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Corletto 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Corletto 18K yellow gold and Coral cocktail ring. It depicts an oval shaped cabochon red
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Vintage Coral Berry Cluster Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This vintage 18k gold ring features a cluster of deep red, faceted coral beads. The beads are held
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Sardinian Red Coral Bead and Claw Ring
Located in Venice, CA
In this 18k gold vintage ring, a three-dimensional claw rises up and clasps a coral bead. The claw
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Horizontal Bar Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Coral and Lapis Lazuli Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique Bombe Cocktail ring with chased 18k gold lapis lazuli beads and a carved fluted coral dome
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold fiery red Coral ring touches all of your senses. Beautifully handcrafted and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral and Diamond Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring is a bold and luxurious piece, perfect
Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Cabochon and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Coral Cabochon and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The ring size is US 5.50
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Coral and White Agate Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This gorgeous handmade ring will be the talk of the town. The amazing coral is vibrant in color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Escada 18K White Gold, Diamonds and Coral Heart Ring
By Escada
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Escada 18K White Gold, Diamonds and Coral Heart Ring Diamonds 0.4ctw Size 5 Made in Italy Retail
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring W/10Ct Coral
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bold and Vibrant. Set with a Large Oval Coral. Encased in a Prong Setting of Gold. 21st Century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold

Vintage coral diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold cocktail ring features a striking cabochon cut coral measuring
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Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Coral Diamond 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels ring crafted in 18k gold and coral, accented with diamonds. The coral, shaped
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italy diamond coral 18k gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Approximately .20 carats Color: H Clarity: VS Accent stone: Coral Metal: 18k yellow and white gold Era: Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Bright and sparkling coral and diamond details all set in a smooth design 18ct gold band. Ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set around the coral and the ring mimicking their shape. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Handmade Coral Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This stunning handmade coral ring in 18k yellow gold will accentuate any outfit and make you the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Paris Coral & Chrysophrase Diamond 18k Gold Rings
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
nature-inspired elegance. These rings are exquisitely crafted from 18k hammered gold, offering a touch of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Inlay Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 1980s jewelry cocktail ring features an elegant blend of coral and diamonds made in 18K White
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold and Coral Bead Ring Coral Size: 11mm x 21mm Size:6.25
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this 18K white gold band ring showcases a stunning coral flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Coral Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Band Cocktail
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
gain everyones attention! Diamonds: 1.70 cts, Round Brilliant Coral & Onyx Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

BUNDA 3.39ct Coral and 0.64 Diamonds ring in 18k bi-colour gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
coral of 3.39 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white and yellow gold. Characteristic of
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Onyx and Coral Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with diamonds, onyx and 2 coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral and Diamonds Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 96 diamonds 1.40 cts and one coral 2.35 cts Size 53     
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Extraordinary, Huge, 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cabochons mounted at the top of the rings shank. On the reverse, a gold plate is stamped GURY 18K. The ring
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Coral Ring 18K Gold Black Rodium
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This magnificent ring features a large, smooth coral centerpiece weighing 6.98 grams, enveloped in
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Rhodium, White Gold, 18k Gold

Coral and diamond tank ring in 18k gold and platinum, rose cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K yellow gold vintage Red Coral Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
18K 1960's ring centering a deep red/orange (oxblood) natural coral bead measuring 15.5 in diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Deep Pink Coral and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant 1970s ring centers a stunning deep pink cabochon coral, measuring 16.5 millimeters in
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Coral and Black Onyx Bombe 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fashionable and elegant 1960s ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcases a striking bombe
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Onyx and Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 120 diamonds 0.96 cts, 2 onyx 2.99 cts and 2 coral 2.21 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Coral and White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18k Gold Coral and White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind This unique design features an eye
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Sterle 18K Yellow Gold Elongated Multi Coral Estate Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
Sterle 18K Yellow Gold Elongated Multi Coral Estate Ring. Unique and dramatic design. Coral and
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20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Coral Solitaire Ring - 18k Round Cabochon Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18k Gold Jean & Pierre Bellin Ring with Coral and Diamond Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring with a cabochon cut coral and flowers set with diamonds on each side, French
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Pichiotti Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coral US ring size 7 1/4 18K Yellow Gold
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20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage coral lapis diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a beautifully carved angel skin coral
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antonio Belgiorno 18k yellow Gold Ring with Red Coral
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Aventura, FL
crafted from 18k yellow gold, this ring exudes a warm and luxurious charm. The smooth and polished surface
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Retro Coral Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully made cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring highlights one cabochon cut coral
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

18k gold 0.20cts Polki & 0.69cts Diamond & 8.23cts Coral Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
Polki diamond coral gold 18k ring Its very hard to capture the true color and luster of the
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k 1960's Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring Marked Italy
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 1960's cocktail ring features a rare coral and sparkling diamond design, set in 18k
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Coral Vintage Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Cocktail Solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Rose Angel Skin Coral Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Carved Rose Angel Skin Coral Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Carved Coral Ring featuring Elongated piece
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20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pierre Sterle Coral and Gold Ring, 1960s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique and dramatic design. Coral and yellow Gold ring by Pierre Sterlé. French marks. Circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and
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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Deco Coral Onyx Diamond Ring 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Coral ring was made at the end of the Deco period around late 1930's to early 1940's. It is made with a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Orange Coral Button, Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic ring in 18kt yellow and white gold composed of a central coral surrounded by two twisted
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold and Pear-shaped Coral Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents, Size 8.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features a pear cabochon coral measuring 26.50 x 18.90 x 9.69mm Set in 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k 12.05ct Coral Ring with .32ct Diamonds
Located in Big Bend, WI
New 18K rose gold natural orange-red coral and diamond ring. The long pear shape cabochon coral
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral & 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
) Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1890 - 1910 Metal: 18k Rose Gold Gemstone: Coral Carat Weight: Cut: Cabochon
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18k Gold And Coral Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold and coral ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 420 vintage or 154 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k gold and coral ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18k gold and coral ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb and Cartier are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18k gold and coral ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold And Coral Ring?

The price for a 18k gold and coral ring starts at $1 and tops out at $88,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,900.

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.