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Victorian 2.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total, G/H color and VS to SI clarity (mostly VS) Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Ring Size: 6
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14k for 14 karat white gold. Circa: 1950's. Ring size: 4 and sizable. Measures: North to South 12.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1930 s Jones Woodland Green Tourmaline 14 Karat Green Gold Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signet style ring features an oval buff top cabochon of tourmaline - measuring 10.0 x 7.0 mm
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Vintage 1930s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Turquoise Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a long oval turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 19.3 x 10 mm, robin's egg blue
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Felger Inc. Art Deco Turquoise Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Felger Inc. Circa: 1920s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped opal cabochon measuring 7.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent white body color with
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cantering an oval shaped opal cabochon measuring 6.5 x 9.0 mm - white body color with spectral play
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Lavender Jade Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spit wire shank Tested as 14 karat white gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 9 3/4 and sizable Measures north
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Felger Inc. Retro Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped domed moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Coral and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique Art Nouveau 14 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond ring. This ring features a long
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Art Deco Carnelian Enamel 14 Karat Gold Lotus Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engraved lotus shoulders Completed by sleek gold shank Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930's Ring
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Vintage 1930s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Aquamarine Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an oval cabochon aquamarine weight 10.86 carat, surrounded by a diamond halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring Size 7.5- This lovely ring features one oval lapis lazuli
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Fire Opal Gold Abstract Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow gold Ring with a hammered finish - surmounted by 5 oval cabochon Fire Opals. So
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Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl 14 Karat Gold Five Stone Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
effect Flanked by flared shoulders With high polish finish Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Ring size
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Ring Size 4.75
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one oval blue cabochon star sapphire set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 14 mm. Shank: 4 mm
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20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Carved Coral Ring Flowers 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.78 inches), rising 14mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radke Co. Art Nouveau Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Signed for Radke & Co. Circa: 1905 Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Felger Inc. 1940s Retro Moonstone Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders and ribbed detail Maker's mark for Felger Inc. and stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Ring Size: 5 1
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Moonstone Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Fleur-De-Lis Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 20.5 mm and sits 9.0
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fleur-De-Lis Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 20.5 mm and
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Moonstone Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 11.5 x 7.8 mm. Translucent colorless in
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Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Jelly Opal Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures North to South 15.8
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Black Diamonds and Emerald in 14kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pretty ring features a oval milky aquamarine weighing 9.15 carats. This aquamarine is set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise Coral Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage turquoise & coral ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut turquoise
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Band Jewelry Orange
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut natural coral measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Etruscan Revival Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
around. With grooved fanning shoulders. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1940’s. Ring size: 6 1/4
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Vintage 1940s Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat and Frog Jade Ruby Emerald Convertible Set Yellow Gold Brooch Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, Emerald & Ruby and a custom-made ring base in 14k yellow gold. The 2 animals can be worn as brooches or
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Jade Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Estate 14Kt White Gold Oval Double Cabochon Cut Jade Ring set with 24 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Victorian Tiffany Co. Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1880
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a highly domed oval turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 21.5 x 7.50 mm, opaque
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tigers Eye and Onyx Double Sided 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Such unique design with this 14k yellow gold ring. This double sided beauty shows exquisite detail
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold

1890 Victorian Opal Sapphire Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers an oval opal tablet measuring approximately 7.0 x 5.0 mm White in body color
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Edwardian Jelly Opal 1.06 Carats Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval jelly opal cabochon measuring approximately 8.0 x 6.0 mm Semi
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940 s Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.50 carat Shank of ring is stylized as a gleaming white gold floral stem Stamped 14K for 14
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 9, 14 or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 9, 14 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in 9, 14 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Early Art Deco Carnelian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Jones Woodland Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Jones & Woodland Co. Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 5 3
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

EUNICE J TSO Navajo Native American Feathers Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with textured and polished
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Early Art Deco Boulder Opal Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Garland Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Tested as platinum Circa: 1920 Ring Size: 5 and sizable Measures north to south 12.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Mediterranean Red Coral Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Moonstone Black Diamonds and Emerald in 14kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This pretty ring features a large oval moonstone weighing 19.54 carats with beautiful adularescence
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940’s Vintage Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial cluster ring features an oval turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 23.0 x 17.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Dragon Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 carat gold Art Deco ring set with a high oval cabochon cut lapis with pretty little flakes of
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Allsopp Bros. Art Deco Natural Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Blossom Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Allsopp Bros. Circa: 1925 Ring size: 3 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Opal 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering a cabochon cut white opal measuring approximately 6.0 x 4.0 mm
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold

Contemporary 1.40 Carats Diamond Opal 14 Karat White Gold Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total. G/H in color with VS clarity - prong set in a wire basket. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Angel Skin Coral Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade Ruby Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage lavender jade & ruby cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bloodstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to SI clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 & sizable Measures: 20.4 mm wide
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold

MIKIMOTO Navette Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With 22.25 Ctw Moonstone And Rubies
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
Japan by the jewelry company of Mikimoto. This cocktail ring has been crafted in solid white gold of 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carats Turquoise Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shoulders. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1880's. Ring size: 6 and sizable. Measures North to
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian 1.92 Carat Diamond Australian Opal 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa 1900 Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 21.0 mm and sits 7.0
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Vintage Hematite Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Gemstone Dome Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate hematite & ruby ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Hematite is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Hematite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Flower Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.74 inches) rising 8mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is not
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Jelly Opal Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum-topped 14 karat gold. Circa: 1910. Ring Size: 7 1/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 21.2 mm
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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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.