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1.76ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Full Eternity Band 14K Gold R6572
Located in Osprey, FL
4.2mm in width (North South direction) and 3.5mm in height. ♥ Material: 14K Gold ♥ Ring size: US size 7
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

1960s Organic Natural Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A free form ring featuring a large natural pearl set in a wonderfully organic 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Wide Diamond V Band Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring Solitaire
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold wide diamond V band ring. This wedding band features a wide V form
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Modernist Abstract Malachite Bullseye Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Modernist Malachite Bulls Eye Abstract Gold Ring 1960s Modernist malachite free-form bull's
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold

Fluted Malachite Shell 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Charming vintage cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Fluted
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Minimalist Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold aquamarine and diamond minimalist ring. A simple, free form ring with a round
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Flower Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.70 inches), rising 11mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

1960s Retro Rose-Shaped Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karats yellow gold. Lovely retro ring, it represents a rose just hatched, whose heart is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 14k white gold ring with invisible set princess diamonds surrounded with white round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Modern Diamond Line 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat yellow gold, hallmark shell. In the form of a flat bangle ring, the top has a fall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

12.24 Carat Mexican Fire Opal with Diamonds and Rubies in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat rose gold ring featuring one (1) 12.24-carat polished nugget shape Mexican fire opal
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ring with Round Sapphires
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ring with Round Sapphires. Size 4.5 8 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Teal Sapphire Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Free form Montana teal sapphire in 14k yellow gold Stone size: 5mm Band width: 3mm Material: 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Smokey Quartz Lemon Citrine Rutilated Quartz Gold Cluster Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
smokey quartz are clustered together in this dramatic cocktail ring. All prong set in 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Smokey Quartz Lemon Citrine Rutilated Quartz Gold Cluster Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
smokey quartz are clustered together in this dramatic cocktail ring. All prong set in 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold

Vintage Coral Turquoise Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Multi Hearts Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Ruby Flower Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage double coral & ruby flower ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Flower Ring Pearl 14 Karat Gold Cluster Jewelry Estate Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Three
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Eternity Ring Triangle Square 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish emerald & diamond eternity ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Fluted Malachite Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
8.5mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Toi et Moi Ring Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This delicate ring is in 14K yellow gold, adorned with platinum. It’s claws set with two antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Carved Lapis Lazuli Flower Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Good Luck Happiness Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k”.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Navette Emerald Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold "Gresha" Signature Bark Design Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Gresha" signature bark design ring with 42 round full cut diamonds weighing .67pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Zircon Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) ring set with one 9mm round blue zircon, approximately 2.76
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Jade Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry 6
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "585" for 14 karat gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Carved Opal Ring Palm Tree Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal & diamond ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage double jade ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Studio 1980 Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 26 Cts Fire Agate
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Studio free shaped cocktail ring. Outstanding modernist cocktail ring, created in Europe
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Star Ruby and Diamond Ring with Carved Face in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 14k yellow gold ring presents a unique and distinct structural design. Its form is noticeably
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The offset 1 1/2" x 5/8"14k yellow gold free form ring
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Vintage .45 ctw Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond navette ring. This diamond cluster ring features a navette
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Baroque Pearl Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
natural white fine Baroque (free-form) pearl measuring 16 mm by 11 mm. by 10.6 mm., deep. This large pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Buccino Wedding Band Ring 14 Grams with Diamonds Estate, 18 Karat white Gold
Located in New York, NY
Buccino 7 mm Wide Wedding Band Ring 14 Grams With Diamonds Estate 18 K White gold 14.5 Gm Size
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Citrine 5.70ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Tsavorite Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 5.55g, 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Citrine 5.60ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 8.96g, 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
", and weighing approximately 1.0 cts. The natural white baroque (free form) pearl measures 16.8 mm. by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Tanzanite 6.20ct Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Pink Sapphire Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Gold: 9.94g, 14K rose gold. Ring Size: US 7 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring ~2.57ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian 14k diamond and turquoise cluster ring This timeless ring brings together vibrant color
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Citrine 6.50ct. Fancy Ring in 14KYG with Black and White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Citrine with black & white diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. Citrine: 6.5 carat oval shape. Black Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Vintage Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Cocktail Sz 7.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed large opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ring centering a fine Baroque Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
(free form) pearl measures 16.8 mm. by 12.7 mm. The pearl is in fine condition, white with a few
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique French Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 18k Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 0.85 carat, graded J-K color, I1 clarity. Crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum with French
Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

1.36 Carat Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond Wedding Platinum Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
clarity over all. Beautiful Engraved design underneath stone and on the band. The 14k White Gold prongs
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Gold Rush Era 22K and 14K Gold Nugget Chain
Located in Venice, CA
shaped by erosion and time. The free form dimensions of gold nuggets are organic and poetic, highlighting
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Pendant Brooch Pearl Halo 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Demantoid and Pearl Brooch Pendant in 14K Gold This antique brooch-pendant captures the
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Oval Engraved Flower Locket Pendant, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold Locket
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold oval engraved locket pendant. This small locket features an oval
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Various Color South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
form, 33 pieces, 11-14mm Color: pastel gold, pastel pink, white - Free beautiful jewelry box
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Swan Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Pearl and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Swan Bracelet. Featuring one baroque pearl
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal Sapphire and Ruby Art Deco Style Spider Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection for a unique touch of luxury. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.35 Carats Diamonds Ruby Silver 14K Rose Gold Crescent Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 3.35 Carats Diamonds Ruby Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Crescent Pendant. Featuring 19
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Emerald Yellow Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Frog Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 41 mm. Length: 77 mm. Weight: 26.65 g. (approx. in total) Gemstones I Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Tin Man Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat gold Tin Man charm. This charm is designed in the form of the Tin Man from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
often highlighted as a part of their crowns, scepters, and rings. Free form Amethyst rose cut dangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

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14k Gold Free Form Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold free form ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 116 antique edition and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 14k gold free form ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14k gold free form ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sunita Nahata, VR Jewels and D and A Style each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 14k gold free form ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 119 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our 14k gold free form ring for sale are for women, but there are 87 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Free Form Ring?

The price for a 14k gold free form ring starts at $184 and tops out at $17,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,246.

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.