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14 Karat Yellow Gold Native American Designed Diamond, Carnelian, and Turquoise
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 8 round brilliant cut = .40cttw Color
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eye of Horus Ring Sz 8 Vintage 14k Gold Band Lapis Turquoise Egyptian Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed 'Eye of Horus' ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k. What makes a signet ring stylish? Great color in the stone, a well carved good
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Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Men s Sardonyx Cameo Warrior Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Art Deco era men's ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.20 Carat Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Flowers Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This ring is made of 14k Yellow Gold. This ring has 4.20 Carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, S...

Vintage Gemstone Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Garnet, Jade, Moonstone, Cultured Pea...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White Brilliant Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White Brilliant Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.28 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...

Vintage 14k Yellow Engagement Ring Box Bracelet Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Charming vintage mid century box charm crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with florentine finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Gold Carnelian Square Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold square ring set with a dark carnelian gemstone. The gold mounting of this
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian signet ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features oval carnelian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Men s Ring - 14k Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Carnelian Garnet Ring 9.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold ring with carnelian and garnet stones. Stamped 14k and weighs 9.3 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Large Carnelian Justice Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a spectacular carved carnelian 14 karat gold signet ring. It is part of Kirsten's Corner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Classic Vintage Oval Carnelian Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oval carnelian set into a 14k yellow gold vintage classic ring. The shank is stylishly simple
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Men s Ring - 14k Solitaire Size 10
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carnelian Color: Brownish Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Seal Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This charming American aesthetic revival seal ring features detailed
Category

Antique 1890s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

14K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring M’Dowall Family Crest
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1860’s, this 14k gold carnelian intaglio ring contains a family crest with amazing
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fun ring for day or night. The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.75 Carats in Diamonds H/I SI
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Carnelian Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900s, 14k. This classic signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut carnelian seal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This classic Victorian signet ring is decorated with classic scrolled
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring Carnelian Blue Enamel 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era carnelian & enamel ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Carved Carnelian Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring with a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carnelian Rose Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1900's carnelian 14k rose gold men’s ring. Natural Carnelian center stone in a rose gold
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Carnelian Crest Gold Mounted Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A signet ring can be represented with an intaglio, which is created by carving below the surface of
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Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This ring is a little wider than some - and it is so comfortable on the finger! The east west
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold and Carnelian Antique Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14K yellow Gold Signet Ring, set with an oval Carnelian measuring 3/4 X 1/2 inch and is
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Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

1922 Danish Men Ring Carnelian solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 11.2 gr
Located in SE
Old Men Signet Ring hand- made in Copenhagen , DK in early early 1920s. Band with hallmarks 585
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

1920s Art Deco Carnelian Gold Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Austria. The rich tawney-colored carnelian cabochon at the center of this Art
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Carnelian Signet Gold Ring, 14 Karat. Agate
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique, carnelian signet ring. The setting is elaborately chased. Very good condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Carnelian Openwork Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage 14 karat gold ring is set with an orangish carnelian stone. The gold mounting has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Onyx and Carnelian Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lovely domed ring of onyx centered with an oval carnelian set in 14 karat gold. The ring is size 6
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Carnelian Hammered Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
Starburst orange carnelian is surrounded and decorated in an artistic handmade yellow gold band
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, the top measures 9/16 X 9/16 inch and is set with
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k 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

Tiffany Co. Antique Yellow Gold and carnelian Signet Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring, set with a dark Red-Brown Carnelian that
Category

Vintage 1910s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Inlaid Carnelian Stone Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
The warmth of the yellow gold is lovely with the orange/brown tones of these inlaid carnelian
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Carnelian Seal Ring 14 Karat circa 1960s American
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This classic signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut carnelian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rectangle Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K slightly yellow gold. The piece features a rectangle
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Mid-20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Carnelian Estate Custom Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Scroll Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
CIRCA 1950 custom ring with genuine carnelian set in a unique scroll setting. This estate piece is
Category

Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carnelian "Leda and the Swan" Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
an image in relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. A signet ring can be represented
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Men’s Carnelian Monogram Gold Signet Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gent’s Carnelian Monogram Gold Signet Ring. Beautifully Hand crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features rectangle shape
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Carnelian Signet Ring Diamond Center Midcentury Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Mid Century 14K Gold Carnelian Ring with an accent diamond set in White Gold. The ring can be worn
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Vintage 1940s American Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Large Impressive Yellow Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring, this large and very impressive ring measures 1 X
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Art Deco Carnelian and Onyx Ring by Bailey, Banks, Biddle
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Hummelstown, PA
's ring by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle. Crafted in 14 karat gold, the sides are artfully embellished
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Stylish Vintage Carnelian Intaglio Ring Crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k”.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring with Roman Emperor Trajan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14k gold mount to the ring head and set with a 10k gold ring setting. With a carved carnelian
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20th Century Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat White Gold Carved Carnelian Man Profile Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a massive rectangle signet ring crafted in 14K white gold. The piece features carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Carnelian Turtle Intaglio in New Yellow Gold "Wax Seal Fob" Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
above 9 is not recommended. Signed by Eytan Brandes and marked "14K" for 14 karat gold. The total
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold and Carnelian Cupid Carved Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Etruscan revival 14 karat gold and carnelian signet ring. With a bezel set cabochon
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Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Carnelian Cabochon Vine Leaf
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau Ring has an oval carnelian cabochon mounted in a setting made out of vine
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Carnelian Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Crest Jewelry Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian carnelian ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carnelian Ring 14k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carnelian ring 14k for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 247 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect carnelian ring 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A carnelian ring 14k from Luigi Ferrara, Tiffany Co. and Sheila Westera London — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our carnelian ring 14k for sale are for women, but there are 134 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carnelian Ring 14k?

The price for a carnelian ring 14k starts at $15 and tops out at $29,850 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,400.

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.