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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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin Pearl Gold Ring
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and delicate ring in 18k gold with black pearl, by minimalist Jean Dinh Van, for Pierre
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin, 18 Karat Gold and Pearls Ring, 1966
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
Cultured Pearls ring, 1966 Signed "Pierre Cardin" (photo 6), Size 50 (US 5 1/8) Beautiful Condition This
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Rare Gerda Flöckinger Carved Citrine, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Ring 1960s
By Gerda Flockinger
Located in New York, NY
A collectible carved citrine, cultured pearl and 18 karat gold ring, by Gerda Flöckinger, c. 1965
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Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamonds, Carnelian, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a main carnelian with a central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Emeralds Blue Sapphires Baroque Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique drop shape cocktail ring in 14K white gold composed by one glossy drop shape baroque pearl
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960s Angel Coral Pearl 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Ring, Coral center surrounded by pearls. The Ring is a size 6 and can be sized by us or
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Orange Stone Flowers Gold/Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò cluster ring in 9K rose gold and silver mounted with 3.7 g of stones flowers in the
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Tahitian Pearl Ring Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
pearl with an undulating sheen of color wrapping around its surface. This style of "free form" gold or
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Peridot, Garnets, Pearls, Rose Gold&Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
case of return. Beautiful retro ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...

1960s Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin 18 Karat Gold Ring with Movable Pearls
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare and important 18k yellow gold ring set with movable pearls designed by Jean Dinh Van for
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1960 Nordic Ring Moonstone 18K Gold Ø US 4.75 /4.1gr.
Located in SE
Vintage Moonstone Ring. 18K Yellow Gold band with wide hand - engraved shoulders and bezel set
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful cocktail ring in 14k white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...

Silver White Cultured Pearl Marquise Round Diamond Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds. Circa 1950-1960's cocktail cluster ring. 1 9mm genuine Japanese cultured AAA pearl 6 Marquise
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1960s Garnet Seed Pearl Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Introducing a stunning 9ct gold 1960s daisy style ring
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Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k 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

1960 Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with princess cut Ruby 4 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct accented with four 4
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960 Men Unisex Ring Green Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 5.2 gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men or Women in solid 18K Yellow /Yellow Gold with bezel set polished cabochon of natural
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pearls Pink Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing cocktail ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure mounted with flower theme, 3.30 g of
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

1960 Nordic Ring 1.5 ctw Sapphires 1.1 ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Orange tinted Gold with top of the crown in Platinum decorated with three natural
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Coral, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous retro cocktail ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, consisting of three elatius
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Topaz, Tsavorite, Amethysts, Tourmaline, Diamonds, 14Kt Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central hydrothermal topaz
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k ...

1960 s Gold Picnic Basket Charm with Pearls, Sapphires, and Rubies
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a darling 14K yellow gold picnic basket charm that dates back to the 1960s decorated with
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Vintage 1960s Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
popular Mughal tutti-frutti patterns, back in the 1960's. This gorgeous oversized cocktail ring has been
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Exotic Dragon Gold Diamond Multi Gems Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This whimsical vintage ring designed as a sculptured dragon head is crafted in a combination of 14
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

Unique Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Five Row Gemstone Ring, 1.40ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
14K Yellow Gold, the design features 5 Rows of Natural Gemstones - Sapphire, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Donald Modernist 18K Gold and Diamond Oyster Ring, England, 1990
By John Donald
Located in New York, NY
Rare vintage John Donald gold and diamond modernist oyster ring. Stylized textured gold concentric
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1962 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 5US / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

French 1960s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This ring features a central brilliant- cut
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Vintage White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in good condition, 14 karat white gold entourage ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds and
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Vintage 1960s European Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Gem & Pearl Laboratory #14882 Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1960s Size: O
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1963 Signet Men Ring Onyx solid 18K Gold Signet Ring Ø 9.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone. Full set of Swedish
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1941 Nordic Ring 0.2ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US6.25 / 1gr
Located in SE
Swedish ring with band in solid 18K Orange toned Yellow Gold decorated with old European cut
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 4ct.Blue Cornflower Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS3.75/ 8.56gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day of unisex type in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with spectacular natural Blue
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1965 Unisex Ring natural 6ct. Topaz solid 18K Gold Ø 7US / 4.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men or Women adorned with bezel set natura Topaz stone, a bit convex shaped with polished
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage German Men Signet Ring Greek Key Enamel solid 14K Gold ØUS11/ 7.3gr
Located in SE
Vintage German Signet Ring made of solid 14K Green Gold and frontal panel in White Gold decorated
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Vintage 1960s German Retro Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds Solid 18K Gold Ø 8 US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring from ca. 1960 s - 1970s with natural blue Sapphire baguette cut 6.5 mm x 3 mm / ca
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1961 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Lazurite solid 18K Gold Ø 12.25US / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural rich -Blue Lazurite stone
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Ming s Jade Ring for a Man
Located in Northampton, MA
jade and pearl jewelry. As a general rule, it is advisable to purchase only jade which has been
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Modernist Dinh Van Ring for Cartier, 1970s
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage 70's gold Cartier ring by Dinh Van. The Modernist 18k mirror finished yellow gold ring with
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Onyx Lapis Pearls Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rings, and pearls. Lapis, Onyx, Pearl 52.75 g Total Weight 74.50 g R.F + hui Length 60 cm
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1960s, Grape and Vine Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
gold, the bright golden vines complement the 28 stunning white pearls. — — — We offer a
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Pearls White Agate Red Bambù Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing Link necklace made by 9K rose gold and silver nuggets, red bambù, white agate, pearls, onyx
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1960s Cultured White Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold. This delicate old necklace is made of a flat mesh chain on
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elephant Earrings, Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Vintage elephant ring realized in 18k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Jade and Pearl Earrings from Ming s Hawaii
Located in Northampton, MA
carved gold leaf and vines. Two additional pearls are below the leaf on each earring. Although the
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Luise Pearl Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and shapely earrings set on 14K white gold embellished with pearl with a diameter 12/13mm
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Retro 1960s 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
end and set with a smaller beveled rose gold cross, itself set with a half-set cultured pearl. The
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Freeform Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Petals Pendant Enhancer
Located in Montreal, QC
beautiful on a Gold Chain. Have a look at the image of the enhancer clipped onto a strand of Pearls. Wow
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
sapphire blue against the gold plated metal. The interior of the shell is faux pearl. This is a now a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel

French 1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage earrings, each
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights from Maison Jansen
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
spinning top and on the upper part of a black cup highlighted with small golden pearls and golden rings
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Jeanne 1950s Gold, Pearl Rhinestone Huge 4.5" Medallion Pin
Located in New York, NY
measureing 4.5 inches wide and high. The gold plated design is unique in the use of textured layered rings to
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

French 1960s Emerald Diamond Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
spring ring, also in gold. Diameter of pearls : 5.5/6 mm to 9/9.5 mm. Length : 51,5 cm. Total weight of
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

1960s, Multi-Stone Artist Palette Charm in Yellow Gold
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely charm from the 1960s set in 14K yellow gold depicts a multi-stone artist's palette! You
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivianna Torun Bülow-hube 18ct Gold Necklace #904 Designed for Georg Jensen
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Bruxelles, BE
met Picasso. In 1960, Torun was awarded a gold medal at the 1960 Milan Triennale and also won the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 14 karats yellow gold. Dangle earrings, they are composed of a half pearl of gold
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1960 Pearl And Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1960 pearl and gold rings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of 1960 pearl and gold rings bearing Retro or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Erwin Pearl are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 1960 pearl and gold rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our 1960 pearl and gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 1960 Pearl And Gold Rings?

Prices for 1960 pearl and gold rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $22,700, while 1960 pearl and gold rings, on average, fetch $1,995.

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.