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H Stern Citrine Ring

H.Stern Noble Gold Ring with Citrine
By H. Stern
Located in BILBAO, ES
H.Stern ring "Sunrise colours" collection 18K noble gold 10.52 gr Central smoky citrine in
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Early 2000s Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

H.STERN Citrine Rubelite Amethyst Peridot Indicolite Garnet Aquamarine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
A beautiful and colorful 1960's ring from the "Whole Master Line Harmony" Collection by jeweller H
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Indicolite, Go...

H.Stern Noble Gold Ring with Ruby, Berylos, Citrines and Tourmaline
By H. Stern
Located in BILBAO, ES
H. Stern Ring "Whole Master Line Harmony" Collection 18k yellow noble gold 25.14 gr Central Ruby
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Early 2000s Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Beryl, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold

H.Stern Noble Gold Ring with Citrine, Rose Quartz and Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in BILBAO, ES
H. Stern Ring from "Moonlight Colors" 18K Noble Gold 9.88 gr Central cushion cut Pink Quartz 7.67K
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Early 2000s Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold

H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Oval Citrine & 0.35 ct Round Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning H. Stern ring features an oval citrine stone measuring 10.6 x 12.8 mm in a prong
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21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. STERN 18K Rainbow Multicolor Gemstone Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Henderson, NV
H. Stern 1980's "Rainbow" collection band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a colorful
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Harmony Diane von Furstenberg Diamond Gemstone Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous H. Stern ring from the Harmony collection for Diane Von Furstenberg is crafted in 18k
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

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H Stern Diane Von Furstenberg Harmony Multicolor Gemstone Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold ring by H Stern for Diane Von Furstenberg from Harmony collection, featuring ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

H. Stern Diane Von Furstenberg Harmony Multicolor Gemstone Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold ring crafted by Diane Von Fursternberg for H. Stern. Ring features ruby, citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

H. Stern Hypermodern 29.0-Carat Citrine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by H. Stern, Brazil. Spilling off the runway and onto our fingers, H. Stern rocks
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Citrine and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this a very special ring With maker's mark for H. Stern The ring tested to be 18 karat gold Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

1950s H.Stern 4 Carat Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5.3 grams Center Color
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Cushion Citrine Solitaire 7 Diamond Sunrise Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous H. Stern cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large
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1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Cushion Citrine Solitaire 7 Diamond Sunrise Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous H. Stern cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large
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1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage H. Stern 18K Gold 19.25ctw Cushion Madeira Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold that was designed by H. Stern
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern Modernist 6.10 Carat Amethyst Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maker's mark for H. Stern. Circa: 20th Century. Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable. Measures: North to South
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Multi-Gemstone Sputnik Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold Sputnik design dome ring by Brazilian designer H. Stern, set with nineteen
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold...

1980s H. STERN Multicolor Gemstone Rainbow Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous H. Stern ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a colorful gradient of faceted
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage H Stern 1980s Rainbow Gemstone Ring 18 Karat Gold Geometric Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct H Stern geometric multi colored gemstone cocktail ring (circa 1980s), crafted in 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Citrine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
Interesting setting for this emerald cut citrine ring in which the shank extends around the stone
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

H. Stern Topaz Citrine Rio Grande Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: H. Stern Style: H. Stern 18k Yellow Topaz Citrine Rio Grande Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold

H. Stern Vintage Citrine 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Maker's mark for H. Stern Circa: 1980s Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures North to South 17.0
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Gold Cushion Citrine Solitaire 7 Diamond Sunrise Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous H. Stern cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a large
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1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 4.35 Carat Multi-Gem Citrine Peridot Aquamarine 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif with textured and polished gold square accents Stamped 750 with maker's mark for H. Stern Ring
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Sputnik' Ring by H Stern Set with Semi-Precious Stones
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 18 karat yellow gold ring was made in the mid 20th century by the Brazilian jeweller H Stern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern by Diane von Fürstenberg Ring with amethyst, citrine and praseolite
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in BILBAO, ES
H.Stern Ring from "Temptation Rocks" collection by Diane von Fürstenberg 18k Noble Gold 1 oval cut
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Early 2000s Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

H Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Large Vintage Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate H Stern sputnik domed gemstone cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...

H. Stern Diane von Furstenberg Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 14.71 Ctw Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by H. Stern. Beautiful contemporary colorful piece, created by the
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H.Stern Bague Rainbow, En or Jaune 18 Carats Et Pierres Fines, Taille EU53
By H. Stern
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
The H.Stern Rainbow Ring is a true statement piece, featuring a vibrant array of gemstones set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

H Stern Sputnik Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Tourmaline Peridot
Located in London, GB
Large sized iconic H Stern Sputnik ring from Brazil featuring multi gems including peridot
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18...

H Stern Citrine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
H Stern Citrine ring set in 18kt y/g 0.07 ct diamonds 16 ct citrine
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2010s Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Sputnik Semi-Precious Gemstone Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Toronto, ON
This ring is clearly marked 18 KT. The design is an H Stern Sputnik ring, however there is no H
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

23.0-Carat Retro Forties Citrine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k. This gorgeous forties ring is set with a beautifully-hued golden-orange 23.0-carat citrine. Its sleek retro design is perfect for casual to cocktail. Meticulously ...
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Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Brutalist Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, palladium, Switzerland. This stunning one-of-a-kind ring features a magnificent 48.60 carat cube of aquamarine in a sleek Swiss Modern frame. The highly dimensional, ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

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Aquamarine, Palladium

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold H. Stern Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an elegant H. Stern necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking oval Aquamarine pendant with three sparkling diamonds! A bright and beautiful blue oval-s...
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pomellato 9.5 Carat Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Estate sourced elegant Pomellato Griffe 9.5 Carat Golden Citrine 18K yellow gold ring. Size 6US Very good condition Marks: 18K, partial Pomellato signature on the interior Citrine is...
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20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

H. Stern Citrine Sunrise Bracelet 18k Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this show stopping H. Stern citrine and sapphire bracelet! Stones in varying shapes and warm colors come together to create this beautiful bracelet. Stunning citri...
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1990s Retro Bracelets

18K Yellow Gold H. Stern Aquamarine Stud Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful pair of earrings is a pair of H. Stern 18k yellow gold aquamarine stud earrings. These fine earrings have two oval cut aquamarines, each set with a four-prong 18k yell...
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring by H. Stern- 1.02ct.
By H. Stern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous Vintage Diamond Eternity Band Ring truly is a special piece, made by a special maker - H. Stern! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the design features a gorgeous natural leaf...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Pebble Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura "Pebble" bracelet in 18k gold, featuring six baroque-shaped oval cabochon moonstones displaying a shimmering rainbow effect. The moonstone links are connected by nautical ro...
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2010s Italian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold and Citrine Made 1965
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage 18-karat gold ring showcases a large, round faceted citrine in a warm golden hue, radiating brilliance with every facet. The gemstone is set in a bold, conical bezel set...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

1948 Retro Ring solid 18K Gold 20ct Citrine Ø 7.75 US /15.6 gr
Located in SE
Swedish Cocktail Ring featuring large natural Citrine stone. The band and crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold, step- cut Citrine 18 mm x 13 mm x 10 mm deep / ca 20 ct. The stone is of...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

H. Stern Cobblestone 18k yellow Gold Rock Crystal & Diamonds Square Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This large authentic and impressive ring is by H.Stern Cobblestone Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring an double frame open bridge set with 2 large rectangle fac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring Sputnik H.Stern Natural 7.5ctw Aquamarine 18K Gold Ø 8.25US /6.2gr
Located in SE
Retro cocktail Sputnik type ring of Fancy design, very unusually looking ring ! Likely manufactured by H.Stern, Brazil. 18K hallmarks . Metal parts in solid 18K (tested) Yellow Gold...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Carvin French Bombe Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 47.07 Cts Rutile Quartz
By Carvin French
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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H Stern Citrine Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the h stern citrine 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect h stern citrine ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a h stern citrine ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by H. Stern are consistently popular. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also marquise cut and princess cut versions for sale. Most of our h stern citrine ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an H Stern Citrine Ring?

Prices for a h stern citrine ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $6,850, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,596.

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.