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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

GIA Certified Natural Orange Coral Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
halo of round and Marquise diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. 14k yellow gold 1 oval cabochon
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Allsopp-Steller Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. With maker's mark for Allsopp-Steller. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 6 and sizable
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Jade and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Jade: 1 oval cabochon jade Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts = 0.16cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kitty Cat Ring Opal Emerald Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & emerald kitty cat ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 3 Carat Star Sapphire and 0.25 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Star Sapphire Ring - 14k White Gold, Star Sapphire, Diamonds Features a 3 carat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Solid Yellow Gold No Heat Gray Bezel Star Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- No Heat - 100% Natural - 8.3x6.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.74 Grams Ring
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

No Heat 6 Point Star Sapphire Diamond Men’s Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed men's ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Oval cabochon cut natural star
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Large Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
which looks fantastic with the vibrant yellow color of the gold. The ring has a finger size of 6.75 but
Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro 14 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro Composition: 14K White Gold & Blue Enamel Primary Stone: Oval Cabochon Opal Carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Victorian 1.50 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Opal 14 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable. Measures: North to South
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian No Heat Ceylon 18.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with age Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Ring Size: 8 3/4 & sizable Measures: 15.7 mm wide and
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 3.2 Carat Opal .8 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
ring is yellow gold. A beautiful and rare jewel! Opal The oval opal cabochon is 12.4mm by 10.4mm by
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

1960s Coral Lapis Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cocktail ring (circa 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s Byzantine Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Byzantine-era inspired wide band is made in 14k yellow gold and bezel-set with a 4.0mm
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Victorian Large Opal Diamond Gold Sterling Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
a single oval-shaped cabochon opal stone set in its center. The stone, which is particularly large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vibrant Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish and luster Accented with eight rose cut diamonds Tested as 14 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

1960s Angel Skin Coral Lapis Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Carnelian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Foliate Whiplash Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures: 17.1 mm wide and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 14 Karat Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A Victorian 14 karat yellow gold, amethyst and diamond navette ring. This ring features a prong set
Category

Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Carnelian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Ring Size: 9 & Sizable Top measures 35.0 mm and sits 11.0 mm high Total Weight: 24.1
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold

Dragon Cocktail Ring Jade
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 10.59 Carat Chrysoprase Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage chrysoprase ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT 4.22 CT Moonstone Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
California. It is set in solid, 14-karat yellow gold and its center stone is one oval cabochon moonstone
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Large Turquoise Cluster Gold Statement Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Gold. Shank stamped 585, a standard for 14K. Size 5, we offer ring resizing. The ring epitomizes
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
14kt Yellow Gold Lapis & Diamond cocktail ring. Oval Lapsi stone cabochon cut, measures 22mm x 16mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Jade and 14 Karat Gold Ring S. Komai
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mottled light apple green oval cabochon jade measuring approximately 12.6 x 8.6 mm In
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

4.05 Ct. Coral Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful and finely detailed white gold cocktail ring center securely set with an oval coral and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920s Antique Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique black onyx ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a 14K yellow gold garnet ring. This ring features a prominent bezel set oval cabochon
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swirling Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A graceful, flowing ring with swirling 14k yellow gold and blazing crystal brush-stroke opals that
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details Materials: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 4.00 Hallmarks: 14K with Pictorial Markings
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Modern Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval cabochon of turquoise measuring approximately 17.3 x 13.4 mm
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
patterns in an oval shape. It was crafted in yellow gold of 14 karats with a bezel made in .800/.999 silver
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Coral Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa 1960's Ring Size: 6 1/2 and sizable Top measures: 25.0 mm and sits 15.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa 1960's Ring Size: 6 1/2 and sizable Top measures: 25.0 mm and sits 15.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Foliate Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rendered foliate surrounding the gemstones Maker's mark and stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Modern Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval cabochon of turquoise measuring approximately 17.3 x 13.4 mm
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the marquise shaped Emerald cabochon is 6.72 carats. The Emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rubellite 6.43 Carats and Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
. Handcrafted in 14 karat white gold. The rubellite is a multifaceted gemstone with a color range from tender
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 6.30 carats, Ethiopian Opal Mozambique Ruby Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and special, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 12.0 mm and
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

20 Carat Blue Lapis Lazuli Gentleman’s Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Magnificent Lapis Lazuli Ring, centering a large oval cabochon 20 Carat cabochon-cut Lapis Lazuli
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Tanzanite Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & gorgeous, modern style, Opal & Tanzanite Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 GAI Certified- This stunning ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s 15 Carat Jadeite Modernist Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Oval Cabochon Color: Medium Apple Green Clarity: Translucent Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 5.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Ring, circa 1905
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foliate and berry motif setting Tested as 14 karat gold Ring Size: 7 3/4 & Sizable Top measures 13.8 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bernot Heger Victorian Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- varied in color and quality Flanked by two oval turquoise cabochons measuring 5.0 x 3.0 mm Prong set
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

16 Carat Carved Amethyst Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst Carat Weight: 16.04 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Purple
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 17.39 carats, Tanzanite, White Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite Cabochon is 17.39 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibly
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric shoulders Inscribed 'B-L-G 2-15-43' Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1943; via inscribed date Ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.50 Carat Diamond Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval white opal cabochon measuring approximately 13.0 x 9.0 mm, translucent with
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum

18K Gold, 8.92 carats, Ethiopian Opal, Multi Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Felger Art Deco Chrysoprase Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Buddha Lotus Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
decorous engraving throughout. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark for Felger Inc.. Circa
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 0.65 Carat Diamond, Opal and 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cabochon white opal, good play-of-color, mainly in the yellow, blue, violet and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Retro Citrine Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
details, and a deeply grooved shank Stamped 14K for 14 karat Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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