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14K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Ring Size 6.5
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
in rich 14K yellow gold, the design is both timeless and versatile, evoking a sense of classic
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Double-Faced Citrine and Smoky Quartz
Located in Vannes, FR
luminous citrine cabochon set on a polished 18K yellow gold band. But a closer look reveals an unexpected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

900 Dos Pesos Mexican Coin Gents Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This bold and distinctive gents ring is crafted from solid 14 carat yellow gold and showcases an
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.20 carat Golden Rutilated Quartz Satin Yellow Gold Ring, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
rutilated quartz flawlessly bezel-set in high-polished 18k yellow gold mounting atop a handmade and satin
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Diamond Ring set. Wedding set. Textured Engagement set. Bridal ring set.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from before 2000 Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Oval Brilliant Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18-karat yellow gold. The wide half-band features a bezel-set Santa Maria color oval brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.14 Carat Crystal Opal, Peridot, Pink Spinel, and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, prismatic, 4.14 carat opal is central to this fun 14k yellow gold cocktail ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Peridot, Spinel, Tsavorite, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold...

1980s Natural Cambodia Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An impressive jewelry ring, its band is wide and flat, adorned on its
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

0.93tcw AAA+ 14K Natural Ruby Diamond Stacking Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring features 100% genuine, AAA+ quality, Burma rubies that are set in strong white gold prongs. These
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.21 carat Blue Sky Australian Opal Cabochon Yellow Gold Ring, Talkative 2025
Located in Dallas, TX
, accentuating the gem’s glowing depth, while Marotta’s signature 18k yellow gold braided band adds a sculptural
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

25ct Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Oval
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is expertly set in gleaming 14K yellow gold, creating a warm contrast that enhances the stone’s vivid
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 2.00 Carat Yellow Diamond White Gold Star Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Stamford, CT
Boldly styled Le Vian star design band cocktail ring. 38 round yellow diamonds approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and yellow diamond cluster platinum ring This ring is set to its centre with an emerald
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.58tgw Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
mine cut diamonds and five cushion shaped rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat s-Eye Platinum Moonstone Yellow Gold Swivel Ring, Denise Betesh 2023
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
luscious 22k yellow gold atop her signature 20k yellow gold band. Elegant yet whimsical and playful, the
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Art Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
set on the shank of the Band Ring. This ring comes from the Italian Castle collection, inspired by
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
appeal, the ring features bands of white enamel that intertwine with the lustrous 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Style 2.32Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
vibrant color and smooth finish. Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, the ring's band and setting
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Highly prized
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stern 1960s 7 Carats Citrine Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This vintage ring features a domed band with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
sophistication. The classic piece is masterfully crafted from 18 carat yellow gold, offering a rich hue that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
be re-sized, the weight is 4.50 grams, Solid. Ring is created in 18k Yellow gold ( tested). Very
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
accompanied by 14 fine quality Swiss cut diamonds, beautifully claw-set in 18 carat white gold. The band is
Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Navratan Astrology Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luminous pale yellow Sapphire in an 18 karat gold band. - Natural Yellow Sapphire weight approx 3.85
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Oval Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Accents – 5.67 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
showcases the stone’s natural inclusions and rich pink hue. The gem is bezel-set in gleaming 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience the extraordinary with this captivating 18K yellow gold ring by Barbara Heinrich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Oval Halo Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 6137-04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
of fine colour and wonderful quality are discretely claw-set into this beautiful ring. Because of
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.80 Carat Radiant Vintage Milgrain Channel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7284-03
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Krementz Amethyst Solitaire Ring Silver Yellow Gold, 925 18k Pear .65ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
This lovely new ring is a Krementz piece composed of sterling silver with 18k yellow gold accents
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA 0.73 Carat Radiant Vintage Milgrain Channel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 6981-05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold — Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
bezel-set in a bold, clean band of solid 18K yellow gold, giving it a timeless yet contemporary appeal
Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Prong-Set 1.05 ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dazzling diamond band is designed in 14k white gold.April Birthstone Ring for Women:
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Carat White Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
pear cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carats, expertly rub-over set into a delicate yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Petite Round Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Center, 0.50 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five(6) round diamonds scattered on top of a 1.2 mm band. The Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
while the other gems are bezel-set. The bands and bezels are 14k gold, and the bars containing diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

Vintage GIA 4.20ctw Natural Colombian Green Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Ring, Unisex. We're taking cues from the decades that weren't afraid to be bold. Thank you
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Scrollwork Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰), featuring an octagonal bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Carved Open Work Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, creating a halo effect that enhances the overall elegance of the piece. The 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Topaz Diamond Cathedral Cocktail Style Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
topaz in a dynamic architectural design. Set in a luxurious combination of 18 karat yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Lance Fischer Trillion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold band, offering a rich contrast that enhances the gem’s mesmerizing depth and color. Delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA 1.06 Carat Round Three-Stone Trillion Cut 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
the yellow gold band adds a warm glow, making this piece both timeless and modern. This ring not only
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring. 18k Yellow Gold with old cut diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band color: Gold Adjustable Style: Edwardian About this item Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gia 6.59ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a sparkling statement with this unique and impressive Mid-20th Century 18k Gold RUBELLITE
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 7 14k Yellow Gold 0.14 CTs Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 set in 14k Yellow Gold 0.14 CTs Certified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
combined; all of which are claw set in warm 18 carat yellow gold, complementing the opal's natural beauty
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
carats, bezel-set in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰). Surrounding the central gem are ten scintillating old
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

New French Natural Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Claw set with a tahitian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gol...

Hancocks Colombian Emerald and 18ct Yellow Gold Disorient Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A sugarloaf emerald and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The ring has a central 8.59ct sugarloaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half
Category

2010s French Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Organic Round Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring Center-0.59 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features six (6) round brilliant diamonds in a thin bezel set on top of a 1.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 7.80-Carats) Three Stone, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold, the ring showcases an intricate openwork under-gallery, featuring graceful swirl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.7 Carat Oval Formal Garden Leaf Trellis 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
: 1.7 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID: 7640
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.10ct 14K Dark Green Pear Cut Emerald Bezel Set Split Shank Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
can also be seen from the gem. Carefully bezel set in a solid 14K yellow gold setting with a split
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Peach Morganite Pave Fancy Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
hue. The stone is set in a luxurious gold band, surrounded by a halo of smaller, sparkling pave fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cara Green Rustic Emerald Solitaire Ring Center-0.60 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
set on a 1.2 mm wide band. The heavily natural inclusions in the gem give it a rustic look. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.45 Carat Pear Green Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
2.6mm wide band. Three rows of diamonds are micro prongs set on 75% of the band.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Gold Band Rings Gem Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow gold band rings gem set for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Take a look at a yellow gold band rings gem set featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a yellow gold band rings gem set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Band Rings Gem Set?

On average, a yellow gold band rings gem set at 1stDibs sells for $3,240, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.