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Turquoise Seed Pearl Oval Cocktail Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold 6 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate turquoise and seed pearl cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Big Oval Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k”.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond and Cabochon Lavender Jade Ladies Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Round Diamond Lavender Jade Ladies Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Silver Turquoise Old Mine Rose Diamond Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - High Oval Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Robin
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Cocktail Jewelry Mid Century 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage turquoise & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dome Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Oval cabochon cut opals
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

5.65ct Ethiopian Opal Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural Ethiopian opal cocktail ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s) Natural opal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold

Oversize Oval Lapis Yellow Gold Ring in Naturalistic Branch Setting
Located in New York, NY
Large 50's 14kt kt Yellow Gold Branch setting, within which sits a large Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Oval
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Sapphire Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry 7
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 14k White Gold GIA 4.38ctw Burma NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Great Red Color w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.08 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.08 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bold Statement 10.7cts Black Opal Ring with Sparkling Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
hues and framed in warm rose gold. The opal’s smooth cabochon cut is bezel-set for a contemporary edge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 clarity - prong set. Completed by high polish finish. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 clarity - prong set. Completed by high polish finish. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Large Opal Flip Ring Sz 6.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond a'flip' ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1925 Chinoiserie Enameled Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold With Carved Jadeite
Located in Miami, FL
period, circa 1925. This ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with a galeria
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flared shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Jade Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Mid Century Cocktail Fine Jewelry 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage jade ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Jade measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring Estate 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Le Vian
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Le Vian lapis lazuli diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 8.0 x 10.0 mm. Opaque bright medium robin's
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Gold Koi Fish Unisex Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 1.61 carats total Transparent
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5.4cts, 14x10mm Fiery Opal Ring with Offset of Ethical Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This bold 14x10mm East-West ring showcases a luminous oval 5.4 carat Ethiopian opal cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1960 s Victorian Revival Black Opal Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gallery Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s; victorian revival Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Opal Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Triangle Cocktail Jewelry Fine Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gypsy Set Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gentlemans Three-Stone White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabochon sapphire and diamond gentleman’s three-stone white gold ring circa 1950. DETAILS
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Australian Opal Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Shape Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.10 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring 14k Gold Jade Diamond Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A head-turner cocktail ring made of 14k gold with jade cabochon, diamond and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in London, England
A vintage star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring in 14-karat white gold. The ring features an
Category

20th Century British Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

6.9cts Star Sapphire Ring w Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Accents in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Featuring a captivating 6.92ct oval star sapphire from Ceylon (12x8mm), this bold ring is crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Opal Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian three stone band ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features 1 oval
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Opal with Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style opal ring features a stunning 3.75 oval shaped cabochon opal with French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Floral Carved Moonstone Unisex Vintage Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
the size in the message section. Item Details: Ring Size: 10.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold (If no
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Cabochon Cut Tanzanite, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Tanzanite: one 3.00 carat oval cabochon cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

70s Coral Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry Sz 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage coral & onyx cocktail ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Onyx
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White top diamond part) Total weight: 3.04 g. (approx. total weight) Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Constructivist Sculptural Studio Ring 14k Gold Moonstone Tourmaline Tsavorite
Located in Miami, FL
elements crafted in 14 karat of yellow, white, rose and green solid gold. Moonstone: Mount in a bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Latvian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Largeoval Opal Signet Ring, 14k Yellowgold, Rainbow Opal Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this modern opal ring features a beautiful rainbow opal with a unique pattern
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond, Moonstone and Hematite Ring MF14-091824
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring's top dimensions measure 36mm by 21mm.This 14K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond, Moonstone and Hematite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Art Nouveau 3 Carat Black Opal Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold ring featuring a natural earth mined solid black opal accented by flower blossoms
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Amethyst 14.20ct. Fancy Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold with diamonds. Amethyst: 14.2 carat, 17x13mm, oval shape, faceted top cabochon. Diamond: 0.498
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
gold holds a moonstone cabochon at its center in a sterling silver mounting. The elongated moonstone is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k White Gold 7ct Blue Star Sapphire Nugget Texture High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Light to Medium Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, White Gold

18.68 Ct. Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring is a perfect addition to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s 26.86Ct Cabochon Cut Pink Coral and 1.80Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated 14k white gold setting displays a feature bezel set oval cabochon cut 26.86Ct pink coral. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New! 14k Yellow Gold Gorgeous Clean Moonstone W/ Diamond Halo 4.69ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1 - VS2 Clarity - 0.36ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.73 Grams Ring Size: 7.0
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Etruscan Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Rose Gold. This Ring has 0.38 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted Etruscan Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Rose Gold. This Ring has 0.38 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

60s Opal Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Three Stone East West Stacking Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Three cabochon cut oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 60s Angel Skin Coral Ring Seed Pearls Large Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral & seed pearl cocktail ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47ctw Opal Diamond Halo Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold opal and diamond halo ring. This October birthstone ring features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.4 Ct. Coral Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold Vintage Natural Diamond and Natural Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K White and Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Opal Ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow and White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Jade Cabochon Hunter College 1928 Class Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
gorgeous jade stone. Resting in the center is an oval-shaped cabochon jade stone, bezel set, displaying
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Mens 14k White Gold Gia Graded 14.08ct No Heat Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Vibrant Powder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold

New 14k White Gold Gorgeous Clean Blue Moonstone W/ Diamond Halo 4.59ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1 - VS2 Clarity - 0.44ctw (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 4.73 Grams Ring Size: 7.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

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Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of oval cabochon ring 14k gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 82 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of oval cabochon ring 14k gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a choice in our collection of oval cabochon ring 14k gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by OGI Ltd, Tutti Frutti Jewellery and Alberto are consistently popular. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of oval cabochon ring 14k gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 83 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of oval cabochon ring 14k gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Gold?

Prices for a piece of oval cabochon ring 14k gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $360 and can go as high as $92,126, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,575.

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.