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Antique Lion Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
masterfully welded onto an antique 10k gold signet ring (circa 1910), creating a unique piece that bridges two
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Style Garnet Seed-Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has great filigree and design associated with the Victorian era. Made in 14k yellow gold. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Seed Pearl Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Seed Pearl Five Stone Ring. This amazing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Insect Ring Conversion 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
inches) rising 5mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Garnet Star Cabochon Ring with Seed Pearl - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique Victorian garnet cabochon and seed pearl star ring
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Antique 19th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Charming Antique Turquoise Pearl Rose Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This charming Victorian Circa 1895 turquoise pearl and 14Kt+ rose gold ring is set with seven (7
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Ring Conversion 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the seed pearl ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Seed Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Stick Pin Head Split Shank Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This unique 1960s 14k yellow gold ring breathes new life into an antique stick pin, circa 1900
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Seed Pearls Vintage 14k Rose Gold Band Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian turquoise & seed pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Five Band Harem Ring with Rubies and Pearls
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 14K five-days Turkish style harem ring has it all, rubies set forward and pearl accents set
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Rose Gold Silver Old Mine Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Silver Old Mine Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Freshwater Pearl and Gemset Gold Serpent Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold ring comprised of a snake set with diamonds and a demantoid garnet entwined around
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst and Seed Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Expertly crafted with 14 karat gold throughout, the cocktail ring is adorned with dainty, natural seed
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel Diamond and Pearl Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Victorian Enamel Ring: Dating to the mid-Victorian era (circa 1850-1870), this exquisite
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Amethyst Seed Pearl Yellow Gold "Transitional Antique" Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pearls wired to its frame in this outstanding antique ring. Floral motif and delicate filigree add
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Violet Flower Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
post set pearl in silver topped 14k gold. The largest diamond weighs approximately 0.42ct. The flower
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum 14K Diamond Natural Pearl Ring by T.B. Star
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau Platinum, 14K yellow gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring by Theodor B. Star. Finger
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Pearl Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring This classic Antique Victorian pearl diamond ring is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Black Opal Natural Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
14K gold. Engraved shank. Metals: Unstamped but tested 14 karat gold Weight: 5.01 grams Size of ring
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Banded Agate Starburst Pearl Conversion Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Victorian & Gold Banded Agate Starburst Pearl Conversion Ring. The ring is in great
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
You'll love wearing this stunning Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond 14k Gold Navette Ring. You can be
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Pearl White Gold Trilogy Ring Antique, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.32 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat white gold trilogy style dress ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique natural pearl and 0.32 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Turquoise and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique rose gold ring with beautiful engravings, turquoise and seed pearls. Metal: 14K Rose Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl Ring, Red Stone Band, July Birthstone, 1930s Gold Ring, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1930's 14 karat yellow gold red stone and pearl band. This stackable band features alternating
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Seed Pearl 14K Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning 14K white gold filigree, aquamarine ring—with seed pearls, flowers in yellow gold
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Pearl Flower Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian flower design ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features 5
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K White Gold Filigree Ring, Scarab Carved Carnelian Seed Pearl Halo
Located in Addison, TX
pearl halo perched atop an intricate 14 karat white gold filigree ring. Although this fine example of
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Topped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1905 An elegant platinum topped 14K gold ring is vertically set with a 6.7 mm pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Arts and Crafts Diamond Flower Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
beautifully arranged in warm 14k gold. True to the movement’s ethos, this ring reflects the craftsmanship and
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Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Arts Crafts Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Crafts pearl and gold ring circa 1900. Showcasing three Mississippi river pearls framed by
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Buttercup Style Antique Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
in the center if this yellow gold buttercup is a pure white cultured pearl. This pearl gives a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.00 CTW Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Checkerboard Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by grooved detail Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring Size: 3 1/2 and sizable Measures
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Sapphire Conversion Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the pearl & sapphire ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Pearl Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Royal Blue Enamel and Pearl Ring #R0015 Metal: 14K
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Tested as 14 karat gold With maker's mark for M.B. Bryant & Co. Circa: 1880s Ring size: 7 1/2 and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections This stunning antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14ct Rose Gold Amethyst, Pearl Peridot Double Daisy Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Ring 14ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Ring 14 Karat Gold Pearl Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian hard stone cameo ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Crescent Moon Star Pearl Turquoise Vintage 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Navette Pinky Ring Opal Seed Pearls Vintage 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Victorian era navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Opals graduate
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Moi et Toi Ring 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian pearl 'Moi et Toi' pearl ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. Two pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank. Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1910. Ring size: 4 1/2 and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

American Aquamarine Seed Pearl and Enamel Antique Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
design in conjunction with seed pearls gives this ring a warm antique feel to it, while remaining light
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Button Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
presence on the hand. The ring is marked for 14k gold, but we have verified the gold content of the band
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Conversion Ring Diamond Pearl Crescent Moon Star 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Garnet Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
sentimentality, hallmarks of the period’s jewelry design. The ring is crafted in 14k gold—professionally
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Antique 1830s Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

1970s Pearl Ruby and Gold Bead Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful three dimensional 14k yellow gold ring with a cluster of ten cultured pearls on one side
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a strikingly beautiful cultured pearl set in 14K gold with 0.25ct total weight of diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pearl 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous classic Victorian Natural Pearl Half Hoop Ring set in yellow gold. #R0266 Metal: 14K
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Ring 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Good Luck Jewelry 9.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique Victorian seed pearl horseshoe ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Four Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Pearl Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980’s Pretty Little Vintage Ring, Set with Four
Category

Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Moonstone and Seed Pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Art Deco 14K White Gold Ladies Ring With Moonstone & Seed Pearls Made in France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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Antique 14k Gold Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique 14k gold pearl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect antique 14k gold pearl ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique 14k gold pearl ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Krementz Co and Alex Jona are consistently popular. An antique 14k gold pearl ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 322, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our antique 14k gold pearl ring for sale are for women, but there are 103 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique 14k Gold Pearl Ring?

The price for an antique 14k gold pearl ring starts at $163 and tops out at $30,550 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,994.

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.