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Solid 925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
keep your ring in a good condition so you can enjoy its full beauty longer. We send with the ring Care
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2010s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Pink Toumrmaline Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Tourmoline approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
intage Emerald and Diamond ring in solid 18ct Gold with bezel's top in Platinum / or White Gold
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Solid Sterling Silver Natural Opal Womens Cluster Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Such a pretty ring full of sparkle and understated elegance. This simply delightful modern style
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Topaz approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Emerald Womens Solitaire Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum
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2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

1918 Antique Halo Ring solid 18KGold 0.9ct Sapphire 0.8ct Diamonds Ø 6US/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural and untreated Blue Sapphire and 16 old European
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian style Sterling Silver Turquoise Pearl Womens band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
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2010s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Solid Sterling Silver Five Stone Natural Opal Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination you would like. Most of my designs can be
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Daisy Ring - Made in UK - Fully Hallmarked
Located in Chesham, GB
Platinum or 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K Yellow, Rose or White Gold. *Most of my designs can be made with most
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2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Round Cut Aquamarine Prong-Set Ring (Approx. 1.70-Carats) w/ Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Single Cut Ring Size: 7.5 US, Resizabl Jewelry Type: Cocktail Metal: 14K White Gold Shipping
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

925 Sterling Silver Natural Vibrant Aquamarine Solitaire Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
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2010s British Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver

1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
( using White Gold) . Weight: 2.1 grams Used fine condition. Sapphire with minor wear to surface .Minor
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Buccellati Old European Diamond Dome Ring (GIA Approx. 2.20-Carats) Platinum
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
gracefully framed by an ornate dome-shaped 18k white gold setting, showcasing Buccellati's signature openwork
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three Stone Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring 9.07tcw Three Stone Anniversary
Located in Jupiter, FL
, full finger coverage from East to West. The white gold shank is simple and smooth, letting the natural
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2010s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

David Webb New York Bombe Rock Quartz Cocktail Ring Platinum 3.92 Cts Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the platinum assay mark and signed in full, "WEBB 18KT
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

Victorian 4.45 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This appealing and quite unique Victorian Style Trilogy ring has a 18 KT solid gold mount that has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Tanzanite womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

1.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Marquise Cut Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
brilliant round diamonds are tension set on the shank of the ring and cover the entire finger width. The
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.0tcw 18K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut Diamond Accent Shank
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamonds, pave-set within the shank giving full finger coverage. Carefully crafted and set in an 18K white
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18k white gold and diamond wedding band is a masterfully handcrafted piece by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Natural Peridot Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sterling Silver

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Promise Ring, Sterling Silver Victorian Stone Trilogy Band Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
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2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

925 Solid Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination
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2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Sapphire and Diamond Ring and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 16 Weight: 0.80 Carat (approx. in total) Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

1987 USSR Russian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.25gr
Located in SE
Gold, boat shaped buds with top in White Gold. Each earring is marked with set of Soviet standard
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Vintage 1980s Russian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1980 Soviet Union Erevan Armenian Earrings 583/ 14K Rose White Gold / 6.1gr
Located in SE
Nice pair of Soviet period Earrings set with Cubic Zirconia in 583 /14K Rose and White Gold. This
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings Leaves solid 18K Gold Yellow White Red /4.5gr
Located in SE
with rings in White Gold. All parts of the leaves are suspended and free to move. Clasps hallmarked
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Earrings natural 1.5ctw Emeralds solid 14K Yellow White Gold / 1.94 gr
Located in SE
secured hooks. Unusually built securely riveted coronets with claws in White Gold holding 6 fine old
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Vintage 1920s German Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

1986 USSR Ukrainian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.32gr
Located in SE
with top in White Gold. Each earring is marked with set of Soviet Ukrainian standard hallmarks: star
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Antique 1880s Ukrainian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique German Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K White Gold / 3.66gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halos featuring natural Emeralds and Diamonds in solid 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 1.6 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 18 White Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage dangles from ca. 1970s -1980s in solid 18K White Gold decorated with two pear
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings White Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Finish ca. 1930s - 1950s. 14K Gold Earrings decorated with oval cut White
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

1965 Bracelet White Chalcedony 18K Gold / 18cm / 21gr
Located in SE
, year marks P9 / hand-made in 1965. I'm not sure if these stones are White Chalcedony or variety of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1975 Vintage USSR Ukraine Earrings Diamond solid 14K Rose White Gold /6.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings - swirl of floral elements in solid 14K Rose and White
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Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

German Art - Deco Earrings White Quartz solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.77 gr
Located in SE
A pair of German 14K Earrings on secure hooks with claw set oval cut natural water clear White
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Vintage 1930s German Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Earrings Topaz solid 583 / 14K Rose White Gold / 5.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in 14K White Gold
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20th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Antique Bracelet natural 18ctw Blue White Sapphire solid Silver 10K Gold/18.5cm
Located in SE
Antique Bracelet from ca. 1920s - 1930s in solid Silver with layer of 10 - 12K Gold on the back
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

1953 Pearl Necklace natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K White Gold 54 cm / 14gr
Located in SE
with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K White Gold decorated with natural cabochon cut
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1970s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1989 Soviet Union Russian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 5.95 gr
Located in SE
convex shaped crowns with White Gold tops decorated with Russian Diamonds. Russian type hooks and bridge
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Vintage 1980s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.36gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique European stud Earrings hand - made ca .1930s in 18K Yellow /White Gold (tested
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
and White Gold . No hallmarks of maker. Not hallmarked,metal tested solid 18K. Each floret measures
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage stud Halo Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
and 12 diamond cut diamonds 1mm /0.005 ct each set in White gold clusters. Each floret measures 7 mm x
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1985 USSR Georgian Earrings natural 1ctw Emeralds Diamonds solid 14K Gold/ 4.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of rare Soviet huggies Earrings in solid 583/ 14K Orange toned and White Gold featuring
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold /5.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage bow-shaped earrings in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Rubies and Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Dangle Earrings Banded Chalcedony solid 18K Gold / 6 gr
Located in SE
A pair of pendants / dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with drop shaped and polished
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings 0.45ctw Diamond solid 14K Rose Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in 14K White Gold holding eight
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Vintage Dangle Earrings natural Turquoise solid 18K Gold /4.8gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique or vintage European dangles in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold (petals of the
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old Pendant set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX cent
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
, Red, and White period box. No hallmarks, apparently custom-ordered. Metal tested above 14K, about 16K
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 4.75 gr
Located in SE
tested 14K Gold, clusters in White Gold or Silver. Each earring is 30 mm long including the hooks. Each
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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White Gold Full Finger Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the white gold full finger ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. For this particular piece, 3.5 Carat and 4 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold full finger ring over the years, but those made by Butani, Alberto and Golconda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. Most of our white gold full finger ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Full Finger Ring?

The price for a white gold full finger ring starts at $4,224 and tops out at $17,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,225.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.