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Erte 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Erté 14k yellow gold ring features a graceful peacock motif set with approximately
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Band Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This elegant 14k yellow gold band ring is set with 9 vivid green emeralds and 24 sparkling white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.1 Ct Round Rainbow Sapphire Wide Band Ring in 14K Gold Statement Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold bezel setting. The sapphires are arranged in a honeycomb-inspired design, showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
meticulously crafted gold setting, enhancing their brilliance. The ring is in excellent condition and makes a
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Oval Cameo Ring Size 6.75 #23761
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Ring. This beautifully carved cameo is set inside of a decorative and ornate
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Bezel Set Nugget Statement Ring with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
centerpiece features a striking raw gold nugget, set in a robust 14k yellow gold band. The nugget's organic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
: 14k Yellow Gold Weight 6.9 Size: 3.5 Height: 7mm Stone Dimensions: 21.5 x 12.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Substantial Estate Gold Nugget 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
Substantial estate gold nugget 14K yellow gold signet ring Designed in the form of a naturalistic
Category

20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 12.5
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 12.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Paper Dolls Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
or everyday wear as a statement band. Details Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US (Note, this
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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men s Black Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a lustrous Tahitian pearl centerpiece, elegantly flanked
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.0tcw Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
captivating pattern, all set in warm 14k yellow gold. A bold statement piece for those who appreciate vivid
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Prasiolite Solitaire Ring: Solid 14k Yellow Gold, 12mm Gemstone
Located in Columbus, OH
A luminous 12mm prasiolite glows against rich 14k yellow gold for effortless sophistication. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
occasion. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Maui Divers of Hawaii 14k Yellow Gold Gold Coral Ring
Located in New York, NY
beauty of natural forms. Weight: 2.10 Grams Stone: Gold Coral (9 x 12mm) Measurement: 14 x 13 x 7mm Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 14k yellow gold men's ring radiates classic elegance and timeless sophistication. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Heart 14k Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Heart Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Ring Band Graduation Gift. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.36tcw 14K Five-Stone Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary oval Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold, this
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun fashion ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features both baguette and round cut diamonds
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Finger Wrap Ring with Oval Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this 14K yellow gold wrap ring winds gracefully across the finger with three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Kite-Cut Diamond Ring, 2.20 Carats (VVS2, Light Yellow)
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural retro-era statement ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a striking
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Floral Interlinked Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k yellow gold ring features a delicate floral motif with vibrant emeralds and sparkling
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 1960s black sapphire cocktail ring in 14K yellow gold makes a bold statement with its
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Halo Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this stunning halo ring showcases the allure of a deep red
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Yellow Gold 0.7ct Natural Green Emerald Statement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern yellow gold statement band set with 9 natural green emeralds weighing approximately 0.7
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Natural Coral Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Abstract Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a natural red
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage Le Vian ring from the 1980s is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Cabochon Mottled Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Large Vintage Pearl Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a striking cabochon-cut 16.5 x
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.39tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Colombian emerald and diamond split shank engagement ring. This is a perfect statement ring with a gorgeous
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2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover timeless elegance in this stunning 14K yellow gold garnet flower ring, a masterpiece of
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Navette Ring in 14k White / Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Glamorous, sophisticated, and completely unique, this ring makes a gorgeous statement. Vintage 14K
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Row Pear 1.84Ct Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Row Pear 1.84Ct Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry This designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Multi Gemstone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold aquamarine and multi-gemstone halo ring showcases a soft, luminous
Category

20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

42.23 Carat Oval Cabochon Orange Agate Statement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, featuring a mesmerizing oval-shaped agate cabochon. Set in luxurious 14 karat yellow gold, this stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pisces Ring of 14k Yellow White Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
substantial 14k yellow gold band, creating a powerful statement piece. The ring’s face measures 0.7 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 0.25CT Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 0.25CT Diamond and Onyx Ring The channel in this ring features five
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Row Marquise and Pear Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Triple Row Marquise and Pear Diamond Wide Band Statement Ring 14K White Gold This exquisite design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 10.49 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold, luxurious ring will continually command attention. Its statement-making setting includes
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Disk Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold cluster ring featuring a carved jadeite jade disk accented by sparkling
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring This stunning Diamond Carved Coral Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s ring in 14K yellow gold showcases a vibrant, bezel-set 2-carat oval cabochon
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3/5 Ctw Criss Cross Diamond Ring, Statement Ring, 14K Solid Gold, Pave, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Gold Please
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Statement 3.32Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement 3.32Ct SI/H Diamond Cocktail Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Bombe 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold 1970s bombe-style ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a stunning array of 71
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.77 CT - Peridot, 0.15 CT - Diamonds Elevate your elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.85ct Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring- 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
5.85ct Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold – Handmade Statement Piece
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21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.23tcw 14K Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Floral Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
side, all meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold for a statement of timeless elegance. Setting Style
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Ring Gold Statement Art Nouveau style ring large
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder Opal 14k yellow gold ring Opal origin - Australia Opal measurements - 0.16 х 0.59
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2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
yellow gold peridot flower ring. Featuring six brilliant pear-shaped peridot stones totaling 4.6 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K yellow gold Ring with red cabochon and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
This 14K yellow gold ring is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined taste. The central
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Late 20th Century German Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Lady s Face Cameo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, unique, and very well-made vintage ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Pearl Halo Enamel Floral Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.97 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

4.60 Carat 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Statement Filigree Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
either a 14ct yellow gold, 14kt rose gold or a white rhodium finish. Whether you're looking for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k yellow gold statement ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 71 antique edition and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k yellow gold statement ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k yellow gold statement ring from Sheila Westera London, Natkina and Le Vian — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14k yellow gold statement ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 67 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k yellow gold statement ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring?

On average, a 14k yellow gold statement ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,455, while they’re typically $154 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.