Pearl Cameo Ring
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, Pearl, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Napoleon III Fashion Rings
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s More Rings
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s More Rings
Natural Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
20th Century More Rings
Pearl, Rose Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Agate, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a cameo ring represents depends on the piece. The figures shown on some cameo jewelry depict an actual person, such as Queen Elizabeth II. Most jewelry does not symbolize a particular person but rather simply shows an image of a woman or man in silhouette or a three-quarter view. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cameo rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A cameo is a hard or precious gemstone carved in relief so that the figures project from a supporting background. A cameo ring is one with such a carved stone. The most common motif of antique cameo rings is a depiction of a profile of a face or mythical creature. Shop a range of antique and vintage cameo rings and other cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, pearls are good for engagement rings. Pearls symbolize loyalty, integrity, generosity, and purity which makes them a fitting choice for an engagement. However, pearls have a hardness of 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale, meaning they are easily scratched and not ideal for everyday wear.
- How long does a pearl ring last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How long a pearl ring lasts depends on how well you care for it. Protecting your ring from chemicals and taking it off before you perform tasks like house cleaning can help to extend its life. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of pearl rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023What pearls symbolize in a wedding ring is a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate pearls with sincerity, so a wedding ring that features them may mean a person takes their vows seriously. Others believe pearls are a symbol of purity and innocence. Pearls may also represent being loyal to one's spouse or promising to live harmoniously with them. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.