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Claris-A Black Star Sapphire Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
and creating a harmonious balance between metal and mineral. Stamped with a French hallmark, the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Oval Cut Amethyst Prong-Set Ring (Approx. 2.00-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
yet wearable statement piece. Handcrafted in platinum, the ring bears a French hallmark, dating it to
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
numbered 5K89.4 with French hallmarks. The ring measures 27X14mm, size 5.75 sizable.
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Oval Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
cut. Measures 6x4mm approx. 0.65ct. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French
Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.64ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold bands, conjoining to form the hallmarked ring shank. This impressive ring is hallmarked with
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
grams and the carnelian stone measures 10mm x 10mm x 5mm. The gold ring is stamped with French hallmarks
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
certificate. Vintage ring, circa 1970, France. Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith's hallmark. Size
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.63 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shank. The outer surface of the ring shank bears the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle's head) and a
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Round Diamond Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring EU60
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
French eagle hallmark. Ring size UK S - US 9.25 - EU 60 - The ring is re-sizeable. Please message us
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Sapphire Oval Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
excellent oval cut. Measures 6x4mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle
Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shank. The outer surface of the ring shank bears the French import hallmark for platinum (masked man
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring 7
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
6x4mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French gold hallmark. Ring size UK N1/2
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Paris Vintage Diamond Engagement / Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mauboussin Paris signature, serial number and French hallmarks. Ring is European size 50 which is equivalent
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Vintage 1980s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
bezel. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark. Ring size UK K
Category

1990s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Onbell Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring 50
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Serial number and French hallmarks. Ring weighs 3.22g. Ring size UK K - US 5.25 - EU 50 - resizing is
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20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise-Shaped 18K Gold Ring with 0.70 ct Old-Mine Diamond 18 Old mine
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
, estate ring, geometric design, French hallmark.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Cartier 750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark. Ring size UK K - US 5.25 - EU 50 - The ring
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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Wave Ring Vintage
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, French hallmark, ring size and serial number. Timeless, wearable and chic, the ring is a great addition
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond 0.25ct VVS1 Ellipse 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
750 with serial numbers and a French eagle hallmark. Ring size UK J1/2 US 5 - EU 49 - Ring is
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Claris-A 18kt Dual-Tone Gold Cushion-Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
and VS+ clarity. The ring also bears the French state hallmark stamp, verifying its authenticity and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivid Green Minor Oil 2.98 Carat Emerald Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
will stand the test of time. The ring bears the french state 18Kt hallmark stamp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Marquise Shaped Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
21x35mm. The ring has been fitted with a spring insert to help resize the ring smaller. French hallmark
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
: 1.22 carats (G VS or better), Tourmaline 4,46 carat The ring bears the french 18 Karat hallmark stamp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is a very good gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition. The engagement ring has a French
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.30-Carats) Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
significance, the ring bears French hallmarks, a testament to its origin and superior quality. The interplay of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Repossi Diamond Love Script Ring Sz 6 Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked with the French eagle hallmark (French
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.76 carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring is hallmarked with the French import mark (owl); this mark is used for finished articles brought
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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.15 Carat Burma Sapphire No Heat AGL Graded Boucheron Paris 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Boucheron Paris, with French hallmarks. Size 4 1/2. Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 13.7
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.90 Carat Sapphire and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked with the French mark for 18ct gold (eagle's head). This impressive full eternity ring is supplied
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Mine Diamond Natural Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Victorian
Located in New York, NY
atop 16 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is hallmarked with the French owl hallmark. The antique ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and 0.62 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This vintage French cocktail ring is ornamented with an impressive large feature 14.2mm cultured pearl
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claris-A 20.34 ct Natural No-Heat Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
piece of character and presence, combining bold design with fine materials. The ring bears the French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ring with brilliant cut diamond sup to 0.50ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
French hallmark present, guaranteed 18k gold B13647
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2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is hallmarked with the French import mark for gold (owl). This impressive Art Deco diamond cocktail
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

JASANI - Ring set with brilliant cut diamond up to 1.34ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
color champagne-colored clarity VS/SI With 18k French hallmark The ring is in excellent condition
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.65 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning vintage ring is hallmarked with the French 18k gold mark (eagle's head). This impressive unisex
Category

1990s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
silhouette. Signed VCA with French hallmarks, this ring captures the refined craftsmanship and timeless
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.40-Carats) Antique, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
meticulous craftsmanship of this antique piece. Bearing authentic French hallmarks, this ring is a true
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K French Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
mine cut diamonds going around the entire band. The side of the ring has French hallmarks and a company
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique French 1.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
is hallmarked to the ring loop with the French hallmark for platinum (dog's head). This antique
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
yellow gold ladies cast ring (French Hallmark) featuring one round brilliant-cut royal blue sapphire of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 3.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond French Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
collectable Antique French Ring French hallmarked with the wolfs head for Platinum - on the outside of the
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French You Me Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Epitome of Elegance Truly superb Belle Epoque period You & Me ring Bearing French dogs head
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Rare French Art Deco Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Brethtaking Art Deco ring of impressive design French hallmarks, 1920 ca Solid Platinum made
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Michel Frederic France 2 Carats Diamonds Gold "Trinity" Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This absolutely stunning French hallmarked ring is signed by an elusive and very low production
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20th Century French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Ring Diamond Old European Cut 1 05 Carats Yellow Gold 18 Karatt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
around 24 Diamonds in brilliant Cut total Weight 0.75 carat. Hallmark French. Ring size: 15 Europe/55.1
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20th Century French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Baroque Pearl Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aesop Fable Stork Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
month stone) for June, turquoise for December and onyx for July. Hallmarks: The ring is hallmarked with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Deco Ever Green This beautiful late Art Deco ring is French origin, bearing French Hallmarks, hand
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat gold, ring for men
Located in PARIS, FR
is decorated with rinceaux in relief. Antique secret wedding ring, 1855, France.  Eagle head
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Chaumet Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This Chaumet ring bears the french hallmarks on the exterior of the band. It is also clearly
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire diamond ring in 18k gold and platinum, wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
, circa 1930, France. Eagle head hallmark and dog head hallmark (French State hallmarks for 18-karat gold
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco lapis lazuli ring in platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
ring, circa 1930.  Mascaron hallmark (French State hallmark for platinum) and PT hallmark. Finger
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

Clasped Fede Ring with Enamel Forget Me Nots
Located in New York, NY
french hallmark of the eagles head and well as a maker's mark. Inside the ring, one band has the word
Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Sapphire band ring in 18 karat gold, blue sapphire
Located in PARIS, FR
weighing approx. 1.06 carats. The sapphire has intense blue flashes. Vintage ring, circa 1950, France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Post-War Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
visible when the ring is worn. French owl hallmark for 18K gold on the shank of the ring. The head of
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tank ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
this period. Tank ring, circa 1940. Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) Finger
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Carnelian intaglio ring in 18k gold, Roman soldier in profile, Greek frieze
Located in PARIS, FR
on the shoulders. Vintage ring, circa 1990, France.  Eagle head hallmark and Sté P goldsmith
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1990s French Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rings French Hallmark For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rings french hallmark you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rings french hallmark from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th 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 rings french hallmark has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Guy Laroche and Harbor Diamonds are consistently popular. A rings french hallmark can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and french cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rings french hallmark, 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 Rings French Hallmark?

The price for a rings french hallmark starts at $465 and tops out at $35,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,575.

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.

Questions About Rings French Hallmark
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, the French wear engagement rings. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when men presented women with fede rings. These early engagement rings usually depicted a pair of clasped hands on their own or holding a heart, or two joined hearts positioned below a crown. Explore a wide range of engagement rings on 1stDibs.