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Vintage Etruscan Revival Garnet Intaglio 22 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style mounting. Completed by raised lotus flower shoulders. Tested as 22 karat gold. Circa: 1970s. Ring
Category

1970s Etruscan Revival Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco European Diamond 18K White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable Measures: 4.0 mm and sits 2.5 mm high
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable Measures: 4.0 mm and sits 2.6 mm
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and engraved details Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 3/4 and not sizable Measures
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 17.8 mm and sits 9.2 mm high Total weight: 4.2
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 2.30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 18 karat gold Ring Size: 9 1/4 & not sizable Measures: 4.2 mm wide Total weight: 6.0 grams
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Transitional Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Floral Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 3 1/4 & sizable Measures: 18.8 mm wide
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable Measures: 4.0 mm and sits 2.5 mm high
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Vintage 16.32 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 1.32 carats with G/H color and SI clarity Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Ring Size: 6 3/4
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Vintage 3.00 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ribbed detailing. With British assay marks for Birmingham, 18 karat gold, circa 1997. Ring Size: 7 1/4
Category

1990s British Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Mid-Century 10.59 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s 1.60 CTW Ruby Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
squared-off shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north
Category

1960s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 9.60 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved shank With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Retro 1.00 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by stepped shoulders Stamped 14K for 14 karat white gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

1960 s Vintage Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Carved Foliate Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1960s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & sizable Measures North to South 21.5 mm and sits 7.5 mm high Total weight
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
orange blossom and volute motifs Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Chrysoprase 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blossom motif shoulders With high polish finish Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 3/4
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chalcedony 2.55 Carats Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 24.5 mm wide and sits 12.5 mm high
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Henry Dunay Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1960s Ring Size: 4 & sizable (with loss of stamp) Measures: 7.0 mm wide and sits 7.7 mm high Total
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Gillian Packard 1968 British Modernist Citrine 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
British hallmarks for 18 karat gold, London and 1968 Ring Size: 4 (with sizing beads) & Sizable Top
Category

1960s British Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motifs throughout Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 6.9 mm
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Modern 3.45 Carats Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cushion Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/H color and VS clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & not sizable
Category

1990s Modern Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicting meandering vines and florals Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 1/4
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Vintage 0.45 Carat Tension Set Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 6 3/4 (inquire for sizing) Measures: 4.9 mm
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Retro 20.01 Carats Green Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1940s. Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 19.0 mm and sits
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980 s Vintage 2.09 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color and VS to SI clarity Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring Size: 4 1/2 & sizable
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Art Deco European Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with orange blossom motif Accented by milgrain detailing Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tutti Fruti Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Hand crafted in 18k gold. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 4-1/4 and can easily be resized to
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Art Deco Moonstone Diamond Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1930s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 17.0 mm and sits 7.2 mm high Total
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1960 s Vintage Blue Topaz Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures: 16.3 mm wide
Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Green Enamel Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
green enamel over a textured 18K yellow gold band. Width: 4 mm. Ring Size: 6 Weight: 3.2 dwt. / 5.1 gr
Category

20th Century Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Orange Blossom 0.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1950s
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa 1950s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Top measures: 6.1 mm and sits 6.2 mm high Total weight: 2.6
Category

1950s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930 s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Ring Size: 2 3/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 21.0 mm and sits 3.5 mm high. Total weight: 3.4
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Midcentury 1.32 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Mystery Set Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold. Circa: 1960's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 13.0 mm and sits 8.0 mm
Category

1960s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

GCS 7.4ct Colombian Minor Emerald and Marquise Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
ring is marked with the owl for 18kt gold. Ring size: I - 4 ½ - 48 ½ Weight: 6,68 gr Metal
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Alex Sepkus Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by gold beading Fully signed Alex Sepkus and stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Ring Size: 8 3/4
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1.07 Carat Ruby Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 5.8 mm wide and sits 4.3 mm high Total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Retro 0.56 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Mesh Buckle Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adjustable slots Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: adjustable from 4 1/2 to 7 Measures north
Category

1940s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Mid-Century 0.72 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Twist Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 3.0
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 2.08 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures North to South 8.5 mm and sits 5.5 mm high
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Mid-Century Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank With high polish finish Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

1940 s Retro 3.40 Carats Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark/initials and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1980 s Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bar Set Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
striking profile Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & sizable Measures North to
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 0.95 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 8 3/4 & sizable Measures North to South 9.0 mm and sits 5.3 mm high Total
Category

1950s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Mid-Century 1.50 CTW Marquise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.5 mm
Category

1950s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960 s Modernist 0.45 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fidget Spinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color and SI in clarity. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1960s. Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable
Category

1960s Modernist Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

1990 s Multi-Gem Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-shaped shank With high polish finish Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring size: 7 1/4 (inquire
Category

1990s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Hexagonal Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric details on shank Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures
Category

1930s Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Step Cut White Garnet 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Foliate Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced foliate motif gallery Flanked by grooved shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930 Ring Size
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.89 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

Retro 0.45 CTW Euro Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1940s Ring size: 4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 4.5 mm high Total weight
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.12 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Trellis Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by engraved foliate motif details Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Unisex Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
SI1 clarity. Completed by grooved shoulders. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1940s. Ring Size: 4
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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

1980 s Vintage Jade Onyx Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & not sizable Measures: North to South 17.5 mm and
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.71 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floral gallery. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1980s. Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable. Measures: North
Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Gold Ring Size 4

Materials

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Vintage Gold Ring Size 4 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage gold ring size 4 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 94 antique edition and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage gold ring size 4 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing vintage gold ring size 4 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Hermès and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage gold ring size 4 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 41, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage gold ring size 4, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Gold Ring Size 4?

The price for a vintage gold ring size 4 starts at $213 and tops out at $9,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $993.

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.