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Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones 0.41 carats in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless charm of this 14K white gold ring, featuring natural blue sapphires accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstones 0.15 carats in 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue sapphires set in sleek 14K white gold. Accented by 0.06 carats of sparkling diamonds, this ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pomellato Harem 18 Karat Rose Gold Smokey Quartz Gemstone Ring A.A701/O6/QF
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18K rose gold and features numerous smokey quartz gemstones embedded into the ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Quartz, Rose Gold

Natural Red Ruby Gemstones 0.15 carats set in 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless charm of this 14K white gold ring, adorned with natural rubies accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Topaz Peridot Garnet Gemstone 14KYG Tapered Rainbow Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vibrant 14k yellow gold tapered rainbow ring showcases a stunning array of gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Brilliant Ring 0.53 ct 0.65 ct wonderful Gemstone Color Royal Blue AAA
Located in Viena, Viena
especially with small gemstones, people often save on quality, but it is precisely the small
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond and Multi-colored Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A complex study in spectacular design, this Bulgari ring is sure to captivate. The band of 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Stacking Bands Ruby Diamond Sapphire 3.80 Carat 9.4 Millimeter Wide Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Gold Bands: Material: Luxurious 18 karat white gold Gemstones: Each band features a stunning baguette
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Wrap Around Ring 18k White/Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold, and sit at the center of an elegant swirl of 18k white gold bands, each intricately pave set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

Antique Gold Gypsy Ring with Rubies and Pearls
Located in Baltimore, MD
hallmarked Birmingham 1875. Gypsy rings were made with the gemstones set flush with the gold band and is one
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Multi Gemstone Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 3.26ctw of Round cut diamonds. Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is made of 18k white and yellow gold, and set with multiple gemstones. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Multi Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone Multi Band Ring Size 6 This stunning ring features five bands
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Gemstone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond weighing approximately 0.25 Carats Color: H Clarity: SI Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...

Van Cleef Arpels Gemstone Four Band Rings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful and unusual slender band rings in 18kt yellow gold and set with fine Emerald, Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

SWISS Sculptural Hawk Eye Gemstone Cocktail Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Hawk Eye Gemstone Ring Band. Fabulous contemporary ring band with gorgeous design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Vivid Pink Sapphire Gemstone V Band Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Very good Era: Modern Estate Year: 2000s Metal: 18K White Gold Center Gemstone: Pink Sapphire Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

H. STERN 18K Rainbow Multicolor Gemstone Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Henderson, NV
H. Stern 1980's "Rainbow" collection band ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a colorful
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Band Sz 6.25 Estate 18k White Gold Gemstone Ring Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 2010s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

ARA Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Multi Color Natural Gemstone Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid 24k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.73 Grams Ring Size: 6.5( fitted on finger, we can NOT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 14K White Gold Blue Topaz New Authentic Gemstone Cocktail Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Ring featuring 1 1/3 cts. Blue Topaz, set in 14K Vanilla Gold®
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.50ct Emerald Ring Sz 7.25 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Emerald cut emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Ruby Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 Estate 18k Rose Gold Band Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary amethyst, ruby and diamond band crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Checkerboard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Selene 14K White Gold Chrome Diopside Ring, 0.50 CT Green Gemstone, Vine Band
Located in Greeneville, TN
14K white gold ring features a 0.50 CT natural Chrome Diopside gemstone, set in an intricately
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Genuine Ruby Gemstone Flower Eternity Band in 14 Karat Gold Estate Piece
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
jewelry collection. The ring has six round ruby gemstones set in the center of a handcrafted rose made out
Category

20th Century Artisan More Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

LeVian 14K Rose Gold Emerald Round Diamond Multi Row Gemstone Classic Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Emerald Round Diamond Multi Row Gemstone Classic Band Ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Gemstone Band Sz 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & emerald 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Gemstone Band Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & emerald 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band Size 6- This classic band features five
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.75- This lovely ring features five round
Category

20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Ombré Australian Opal Diamond Gold Bubble Band Ring, Just Jules 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold and accented by fourteen individually bezel-set round diamonds. Size 6.5 (can be sized
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.48 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Signet Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a gorgeous, 2.48 carat crystalline aquamarine with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Barbara Heinrich Exceptional Ethiopian Opal White Diamond Multiwrap Band Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
remarkable gemstone rests in an 18k yellow gold bezel seamlessly connected to Barbara's signature multiwrap
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Vintage Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Two-Tone Gold Size 7.2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture with floral gemstone arrangement Gold Weight: 8.7 grams Band Width: 4.2mm Ring Size: US 7.25 (can
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Black Onyx Rectangle Cocktail Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
black onyx gemstone is set in a 14k yellow gold setting, making it a durable and precious piece. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Aquamarine Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rich gold band. Each stone is encircled by delicate gold beading, enhancing its vibrant hues. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.40 Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
then finished with a beautifully carved shouldered 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Emerald Stone
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.20ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.20 Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Metal
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
elegant gold band. Gemstone: Diamond, Emerald Stone Shape: Emerald Cut, Round Brilliant Carat Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
ring is completed with a hand crafted 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
gold band. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
the diamond is hand cut. The piece dates back to the Edwardian era, with an 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Five-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
and circular backholing, set atop an 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.50
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.75 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Colour: G Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.20 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
matched for quality and size. They are set within platinum claws, and are on an 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, C.1970s
Located in London, GB
, complementing the sturdy gold band. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 3.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
-indicative millegrain detailing, which is set atop a solid 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 0.15 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The diamonds are set in platinum, which is on the gently tapering 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.82ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
total 0.16 carats. Finishing off this ring is an 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.20ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
leading onto an 18ct yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.20 Colour: G
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa.1910s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold band. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.45ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910’s
Located in London, GB
a court shape 18ct yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.45
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
is finished with an 18 carat yellow gold band. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Cushion Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa.1910s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Colour: E-F Clarity: VS1
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60ct Diamonds Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.60 Colour: G Clarity: VS1-2 Metal: 18ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Inspired Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 1960s Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beauty of gemstones and diamonds. Its exquisite gemstone selection, clear diamonds, 14k gold band, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Cartier Precious Gemstone Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A gorgeous mélange of precious gemstones is the hallmark of this band ring from Cartier. The ring
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gemstone Gold Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gemstone gold band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 65 vintage editions and 212 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gemstone gold band among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gemstone gold band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Yianni Creations and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. While most can agree that any gemstone gold band from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 169 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a gemstone gold band for sale for women should be easy, but there are 84 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gemstone Gold Band?

On average, a gemstone gold band at 1stDibs sells for $2,521, while they’re typically $178 on the low end and $34,780 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Gemstone Gold Band
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, a wedding band can have gemstones. In fact, many men and women choose rings set with gemstones as their wedding jewelry. Some gemstones commonly used in wedding bands include diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and amethysts. Any type of ring can be used as a wedding band if it appeals to you. Shop a wide range of gemstone wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What a gold band symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people consider gold bands used as wedding jewelry to be symbols of undying love and a promise to remain loyal, but they may associate other bands with power, wealth and success due to the preciousness of the metal. Find a selection of gold band rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a white gold wedding band means is open to interpretation. However, many people simply equate the rings with the promise to remain married to someone for the rest of their lives. While the circle shape has always symbolized an unending pledge of love to one's partner, preferred materials in the production of wedding bands have changed over time (white gold and yellow gold are among the most popular metals). Some people associate white gold with purity and innocence due to its color. Shop a diverse assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, you can wear a rose gold wedding band with a white gold engagement ring if you wish. Your bridal jewelry should represent your sense of style, so you're free to mix and match pieces however you see fit. If you want to create a cohesive look, choose a wedding band and an engagement ring with similar elements, such as matching gemstones or decorative embellishments. Find a large selection of wedding bands and engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.