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Large Curb Link Knot Stud Earrings, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold large curb link knot stud earrings. These minimalist
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
1960’S large free form pink tourmaline Pendant Necklace, bubble gum colour. The polished pink
Category

Mid-20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

1970s Gold Coral Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, 1970s 14k gold free form ring, with coral and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Modernist 14k Yellow Gold Free Form Wide Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Sustainably hand crafted of 14k yellow gold offering prominent finger coverage along with a unique, free-form
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Free-Form Baroque Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Austin, TX
This highly naturalistic style ring features a band of 14K gold that bends around and reaches out
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Free Form Natural Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning free-form Opal & Diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. Gemstone: Opal & Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Modernist Free-form Pearl Petals Diamond Gold Cluster Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning 14K yellow gold Ring with five Free-form Pearl Petals centered by a Diamond Star Cluster
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Vintage 1950s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal Ring, 14K Gold, Opal Cluster Ring, 1970s Opal Ring, Rainbow Opal
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold opal cluster ring. This round statement ring features a cluster of
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring. Featuring two cushion mixed cut
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Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl Turquoise Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
inches) rising 15mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bi Color Pink Tourmaline Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 9.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 3.56 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds in 14k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-quality 14K White Gold, guaranteeing its durability and longevity. The ring is currently sized at US
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Jack Nutting Champagne Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, California. Ring is comprised of a stunning champagne tourmaline stone set in a free form setting. Finger
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Men’s Fire Agate Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's Fire Agate 14k Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1980. The Men's Fire Agate 14k Yellow Gold Ring from
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Fire Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intense Purple Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and fire. Set in a masterfully hand-crafted yellow gold mounting, the abstract free-form design from
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smokey Quartz Ring, Yellow Gold, Estate Statement Ring, 10.5ct Quartz
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
If you like your jewelry to stand out, this ring is for you! This 14 karat yellow gold ring is a
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, Emerald and Diamond Modernistic Ring, circa 1970
Located in Aspen, CO
Emerald set in the center, this stone is natural and free form. This bright green natural emerald
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.6 Carat Rhodolite Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Gold: 5.6g, 14K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jade and Pearl Modern Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jade and Pearl set in an open free form 14 Karat yellow gold ring. The pearl measures 8.90 mm and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Retro Opal Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold Flower, Shaped Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karats yellow gold. Original retro ring, it represents a flower whose heart is set with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral 5.2 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
form a stunning unique ring. Blue sapphire ring in 14K white gold. Dark Blue Sapphire: 0.54 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Cameo Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era cameo ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Agate is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Harem Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Swirl Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage harem cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Rhodolite and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, 14K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please reconfirm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.29 Carat Tanzanite and White Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning unique ring. Tanzanite ring with white sapphire in 14K rose gold. Tanzanite: 3.29 carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Floral 1.7 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round shape. Gold: 9.02g, 14K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.44 Carat Rhodolite and White Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning unique ring. Rhodolite ring with white sapphire in 14K rose gold. Rhodolite: 4.44 carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.7 Carat Pink Sapphire and Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
unique ring. Pink sapphire and ruby ring in 14K rose gold. Pink Sapphire: 0.730 carat round shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Moonstone Tanzanite Cluster Ring with Milgrain in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
architecturally set to form a stunning unique ring. Blue moonstone and tanzanite ring in 14K white gold, bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men’s Diamond Cluster Ring Brilliant Round Cut 2 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
MENS DIAMOND CLUSTER RING BRILLIANT ROUND CUT 2 CARAT 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD This is a Nice
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.29 Carat Tanzanite and White Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning unique ring. Tanzanite ring with white sapphire in 18K yellow gold. Tanzanite: 3.29 carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jade Diamond Nugget Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and unusual vintage nugget cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.3 Carat Morganite and Pink Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat round shape. Gold: 6g, 14K white gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Huge Vintage Green Tourmaline Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique and stylish vintage green tourmaline cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.7 Carat Citrine and Smoky Quartz Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
numerous ways. Citrine and smoky quartz ring in 14K yellow gold. Citrine: 6.750 carat wheel concave
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Walter Schluep Garnet Pearl Gold Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Walter Schluep
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Walter Schluep Sterling Silver Garnet Pearl Gold Ring; rectangular tubular form housing
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Early 2000s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

3.0 Carat Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 3.66g, 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.9 Carat Peridot Tsavorite, and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
numerous ways. Peridot tsavorite, and diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. Peridot: 0.9 carat cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Opal Mosaic Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Pear Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal mosaic cocktail ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Rose Gold Otsby Barton Wide Unisex Wedding/Stackable Band
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a Otsby & Barton original design. This band is crafted in 14K rose gold with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Carved Jade Scarab Beetle Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Hong Kong
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage carved jade ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Jade
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Floral 1.7 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
unique ring. Blue sapphire and diamond ring in 14K white gold. Blue Sapphire: 1.781 carat round shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.5 Carat Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphire and diamond ring in 14K rose gold. Amethyst: 6.5 carat oval shape. Pink Sapphire: 1.05 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Carved Black Onyx Diamond Pave and White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
with 2 free form insets of brutalist textured 14 karat white gold and diamond pave rimmed in yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral 0.72 Carat Aquamarine and Blue Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, 14K white gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...

4 Carat Peridot and Citrine, with Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 6.4g, 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Scandinavian Danish Ring in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 2 Cts in Carats Eye Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian sculptural free form ring. A sculptural modernist ring, created in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.50 Carat Old European Diamond Sugarloaf Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
represents a merging of Art Deco and forthcoming 1940s Retro styles. This fabulous free form spray ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.40 Carat Old European Diamond 3-Stone Wedding White Gold Ring EGL
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Antique Art Deco CIRCA 1920s 14k White Gold (tested) Three Stone Engagement Anniversary
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tourmaline Ring circa 1980s
Located in Northampton, MA
gold shoulders are composed of twists and knots of organic free-form metalwork that looks like dripped
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.2 Carat Blue Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning unique ring. Blue sapphire and black diamond ring in 14K white gold. Blue Sapphire: 1.24 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.2 Carat Blue Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stunning unique ring. Blue sapphire and black diamond ring in 14K white gold. Blue Sapphire: 1.24 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Chatham Crystal Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Free Form Ring Ring Size: 6 Total Weight: 42.80 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 3 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with a staircase of striking baguette diamonds all set in an ever-so-enduring 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mens solitaire form diamond ring. .40ct natural round diamonds Vs-2 clarity Fancy Light Yellow
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Edwardian Carved Pearl Swan Ring Diamond Eternity Band 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful ring is made from a free form pearl that has been carved to imitate feathered wings
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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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.