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Vintage Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
flecks of purple, green an so many other colours. The stones are encased in crimped 9ct gold. The centre
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
white gold petals set with diamonds. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK P, US 8
Category

Vintage 1970s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approx 26pts. The rings modelled in 9 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Opal Dimensions
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Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style 9 Carat Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat yellow gold. Fully hallmarked 1972 Birmigham, England. Ring Size: UK O 1/2, US 7 3/4 Stone
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold 19.00 Carat Tanzanite 0.70 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1960. The piece features: - 1 tanzanite
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 9k Gold

Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Wear a piece of history on your fingers with this lovely dress ring dating from around the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Colombian 9 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Colombian Emerald and
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Late 20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring in 9 Carat Gold Adorned with Large Clear Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Vintage Art Deco ring in 9 carat gold adorned with large clear semi-precious stone. 1940's
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glistening bright green emeralds in this ring are simply stunning. The cluster also hold
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 9 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
traditional setting. The wide 9ct rose gold band has an ornate pattern. This ring is a marriage, the diamond
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Emerald and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The style if this five stone ring has an almost Indian feel to it. the bright yellow 9ct gold next
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Vintage 1970s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Gold

Edwardian Tourmaline and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
set upon a scroll detailed gallery. Modelled in 9carat gold. Made in Birmingham England. Ring Size: M
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Opal 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
90pts and in between these stones sit two opals. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold and was made in London
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Aqua, Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shoulders, setting and band is modelled in 9ct gold and is very simple in design. Set within the crescent
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Garnet and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this panel ring there is a gorgeous deep garnet stone. Above and below this stone
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby, Emerald and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Love Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This style ring holds so much sentiment and was very popular in the Edwardian era. The two hearts
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Vintage Zircon and Diamond 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkling diamonds on each shoulder. Made in London, England. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 9k Gold, Platinum

15 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Tanzanite, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Fashioned in 9 karat rose gold ring, the
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 9ct gold band is moulded with a message. `The message reads 'I Cling To Thee'. This ring is
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Gold

9-Stone Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, .63 Carat VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
One cluster diamond ring consisting of (9) round brilliant diamonds measuring 2.70 mm each. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pretty Multi Coloured Sapphire Halo Ring, 9 Carat Yellow Gold, US
Located in Canterbury, England
This pretty ring is set in 9 carat yellow gold with multi coloured sapphires. This ring comes in
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

16.25 Carat Onyx and Diamond 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Unique Antique Style Ring 9k Yellow Gold with 1 pcs. Onyx 16.25 Carat and Round Cut Diamond 38
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Coloured 9 Carat White Gold Ring with Blue White Diamonds
Located in Canterbury, England
carat white gold ring comes covered with blue and white diamond and weighs 9.7 grams and is fully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Featuring 9 Carat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
-karat yellow gold cocktail ring, showcasing a breathtaking 9-carat Ceylon cabochon sapphire at its
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Gold Agate Cameo Ring with Beautiful Figural Maiden Head
Located in London, GB
ring features a dark blue agate cameo that is mounted in a solid 9K gold setting. The central
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 9k Gold

9 Carat Cushion-Cut Tanzanite Ring and Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
gold. Ring Size 6.5 FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection. We
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Spinel and 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
all modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm Height From Finger: 5.5mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, Gold

9 Carat Oval Citrine Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Oval Citrin Cabochon And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat Yellow Gold , Estate This
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 9 Carat Sapphire, Antique Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
9 kt., one oval sapphire ap. 6.51 cts., 18 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .80 ct., signed G & T
Category

Antique Early 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

French 1960s 9 Carat Aquamarine Claws Set 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Superb solitary ring, the mounting made of gold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian Black Enamel and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine late Victorian black enamel and seed pearl mourning ring. The main black enamel panel
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Natural 9 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring in 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural 9 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14Kt White Gold A classic design
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2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian 9 Carat Gold Diamond and Green Paste Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shoulders. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK N 1/2, US 7
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamonds each measure 1pt. All modelled in 9 carat gold except the stone setting which is platinum. The
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Set in 9 Carat White Gold, 3.15 Carat Total
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following: This 9ct white gold modern brilliant cut diamond cluster ring, is pear
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern 2008 Morganite Pink Sapphire Diamond 9 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
the early 1900s. Our statement Morganite gemstone ring is set in a beautiful 9ct rose gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Sparkling 9 Carat Diamond Large Medallion Shaped 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
A magnificent estate approximately 9 carat diamond oval medallion shaped cocktail ring is set in 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.05 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set AD1686S-9
Located in Osprey, FL
resizing) ♥ Ring width: 1.7mm ♥ Material: 14K yellow gold ♥ Gemstones: Salt and pepper diamond on
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Art Deco Ring in 9 Carat White Gold with Numerous Diamonds
Located in bronshoj, DK
Large art deco ring in 9 carat white gold with numerous diamonds. Certificate included. In
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K White Gold Men s 1.0 Carat 9 Princess Diamond Matte Finish Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Setting Type: Channel Product Gram Weight: 7.29 Grams Metal Type: 10K White Gold Ring Size: 10.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large 9 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring Impressive #J5226
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring a large green tourmaline weighing 9.01 carats. The tourmaline is
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design engraved beautifully into this 9ct gold band features a diamond shape and vertical lines
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Brand New 1.00 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 9 Karat White Gold
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 9 Karat White Gold. A beautiful 9 Karat white gold band
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Pretty 9ct gold Victorian mourning ring with decorative engraved shoulders and enamelled band. This
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Citrine Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Emerald cut citrine is estimated at 9 carats, accented with six round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic style three stone ring holds three fabulous bright green tourmalines which slightly
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Chanti Ring in 9 Carat White Gold Adorned with Black Semi-Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Chanti ring in 9 carat white gold adorned with a black semi-precious stone. Late 20th century. In
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Turquoise Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold band give the ring a sort of lovely rustic feel. Ring Size: N or 6 1/2 Band Width: 8mm
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold 0.32 Carat Sapphire 0.36ct Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 9K gold. The piece features: - 1pc. sapphire: round
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Mid-19th Century Bloodstone with Bird Engraving and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Beautiful bird crest engraved in a glossy bloodstone and set in a 9ct gold ring. Made in the mid
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Art Deco Style 9 Carats Emerald Cut Amethyst Filigree Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
filigree ring setting. Flowers and leaves adorn a weave of yellow gold in this lacy and airy setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Swirl Ring 0.68 Carats 10.85 Grams IGI Certified Size 9
Located in Media, PA
IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Swirl Ring 0.68ct Natural Round Diamonds Size 9 Bold Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Signet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy oval garnet cabochon is held in a grooved setting on a chunky 9ct gold band. The band
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This five stone gold band holds a central sapphire measuring 15pts and the two smaller stones
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Signet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy oval garnet cabochon is held in a grooved setting on a chunky 9ct gold band. The band
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Gypsy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. the stone is set in a star setting and the wide band is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Certified 9 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Italian Ring
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
beautifully made Italian ring. The spectacular cutting and the wonderful shape truly bring out the brightest
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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9 Carat Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 9 carat gold 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, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17509 vintage editions and 29524 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9 carat gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9 carat gold ring over the years, but those made by Roshe Jewels, DGI and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 9 carat gold ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 9 carat gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11153 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 9 Carat Gold Ring?

Prices for a 9 carat gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $19 and can go as high as $4,695,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,568.

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.