Skip to main content

Art Deco Band Yellow Gold 14k

to
435
1,935
1,637
1,374
502
301
1,280
122
186
89
77
3
30
744
1,178
13
12
333
115
32
15
8
9
8
10
3
1,338
586
32
594
156
134
70
64
to
19
1
97
62
58
46
40
1,823
18
17
11
9
9
4
4
2
1,866
90
1,117
161
Sort By
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Bar Dangle Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 1.9 g. (approx.) Gemstones I Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 5
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 0.9 grams
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum 0.6ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising three transitional cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Designer Ring
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely Art Deco style diamond ring is quite the beautiful statement! Accented by the lovely 14
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Alternate Red Pink Ruby Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut diamonds and baguette ruby, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge. This yellow gold band is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Size 7
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.4 grams
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Citrine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
to come. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Ring Band Simple Gold Ring Band For Women/Men Unisex. Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

12x16mm Turquoise Enamel Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
collection. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise 12x16 MM Diamonds 0.58 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Style Engraved Eternity Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love these dainty engraved diamond bands!! Band Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Cut Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
timeless style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.58 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set Mined .35ct 1930 s 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
% Natural Diamonds  .35 Carat Diamond Weight  14K Yellow Gold Circa 1930's Art Deco Era in Jewelry
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k yellow gold Natural Diamond half Eternity Ring Eternity Band .
Located in Chicago, IL
14k yellow gold Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring Eternity Band . Material = 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Two Tone Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 1/4. This gorgeous art deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco .5 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
setting in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. The center Diamond is absolutely stunning with the brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Le Coultre 32MM 14K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Gender: Unisex Adults Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 32.00 mm
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Diamond Button Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Button Ring. This beautiful ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
setting of warm yellow gold makes it a must-have addition to any fine jewelry collection. 14 Karat Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Vintage 4.23Ct Garnet Enamel Art Deco Style Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring features a 4.23-carat cushion-cut garnet, set in rich 14K yellow gold. The deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ri
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Fancy Color Halo Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow White Gold Oval Carnelian Platter Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
9.68mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Band w/ White Gold Top Weight: 3.41 Grams Ring Size: 7.5
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sprinkled Diamond Band With Hammered Finish Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rich 14k yellow gold, this eternity band showcases a hammered finish that adds a refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Signet Ring Cluster Sz 8 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco diamond signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 13
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat Diamond Halo Ring with Decorative Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are mounted on 14K yellow gold. *Please note that this ring is already sold, we would love to
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Tanzanite Womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
real 14k Yellow Gold authenticated by the Assay Office in London. They have stamped their mark on the
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Single Cut .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond 1.53 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & cultured pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14k Aqua Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold aqua ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco .25 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18K and 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
adornment. The remainder of the ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. I cannot say enough about the beauty of
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Art Deco Diamond ring. 14k White Yellow Gold Square cathedral Ring. Engraved
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Silver Style: Art deco Beautiful Art Deco ring. 14k white and yellow gold. Amazing piece when
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
it an ideal choice for any occasion. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring 12ct Amethyst 10k 14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Cocktail 5
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold (band) & 14k yellow gold (mount). The band is hallmarked "10k". The mount has tested positive
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Akoya Pearl Art Deco Bypass Ring - 14k Two-Stone Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scrollwork square Band in 14K Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies' band is crafted in 14K two-tone gold, blending classic design with refined
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Filigree Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Band Curved Gold Stacking Ring Wedding 14K Yellow Gold Bride Elegant Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Band Curved Gold Stacking Ring Wedding 14K Yellow Gold Bride Elegant Ring Gift. Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

German Art - Deco Earrings White Quartz solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.77 gr
Located in SE
Quartz stones. Both wires hallmarked 585 for 14K Gold, there are fragments of the maker's hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1930s German Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mint Tourmaline Band Ring With Pave Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece, complemented by a line of pave-set diamonds for subtle sparkle. Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Celebrate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Ring Stackable Band White 14K Wedding Round Eternity Yellow
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Gold Ring Stackable Band White 14K Wedding Round Eternity Yellow Total Carat Weight 0.24
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Five Cluster Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in prong, micro prong and channel setting. Fashioned in 14KT yellow gold and 1.00 ct total diamond
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
yellow gold. The centerpiece features a magnificent 4.23 carat oval turquoise cabochon, its serene blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Skinny Star Ring Band Celestial Birthday Gift For Love
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Skinny Star Ring Band Celestial Birthday Gift For Love Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Real Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Real Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Floral Band Ring. This ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Regal Multi Sapphire Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring in 14k Yellow gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate color and craftsmanship with this dazzling 14K yellow gold band ring, adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

IGI 1.41 ct 14K Yellow Gold Vivid Green Tsavorite Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 1.41 ct 14K Yellow Gold Vivid Green Tsavorite Art Deco Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Multi Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 210 round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Egyprian Revival Polychrome Enamel 14K Gold Cabochon Carnelian Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period Egyptian Revival ochre and black enamel 14K yellow gold cabochon carnelian ring
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Mom Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Mom Gift Material Natural
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ring Gold Diamond Engagement Bezel 14K Yellow Set Cut Round Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Gold Diamond Engagement Bezel 14K Yellow Set Cut Round Wedding Band Material Gemstone, Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Art Deco Band Yellow Gold 14k", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Art Deco Band Yellow Gold 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco band yellow gold 14k 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, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 288 antique edition and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco band yellow gold 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco band yellow gold 14k over the years, but those made by TJD, Luigi Ferrara and Anna Sheffield are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco band yellow gold 14k can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 61, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and single cut alternatives. Most of our art deco band yellow gold 14k for sale are for women, but there are 98 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Band Yellow Gold 14k?

On average, an art deco band yellow gold 14k at 1stDibs sells for $654, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $10,720 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.