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Fancy Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
white/yellow/ rose/ blackened 14K and 18K gold and in all finger sizes. For your piece of mind, we
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

New Plat 14k Gold GIA Fancy Yellow Brown Solitaire W/ Marquise Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring or look just as lovely on the right hand. It comes with the original GIA certification for the
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA 2.94 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Radiant Three-Stone Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
is set in 18 karat white gold. This ring can be used as an engagement ring or a right-hand ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for an engagement/wedding ring or a cocktail ring on the right hand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

GIA 1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Pave Platinum
Located in New York, NY
, Anniversary or right-hand Ring. The Center Diamond is 0.77CT in Natural Fancy Yellow color, I1 clarity (eye
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fancy Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
you prefer this ring in all white/yellow/rose gold and blackened gold, you can order it that way as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold Amethyst Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a wide, buttery yellow slightly tapering 14k gold shank. This ring is a bold and colorful choice for
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Micro Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
you prefer this ring in all white/yellow/rose gold and blackened gold, you can order it that way as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Open Design Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
this ring in all white gold/yellow/rose gold you can order it that way as well. For your piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Micro Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
you prefer this ring in all white/yellow/rose gold and blackened gold, you can order it that way as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Me 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Band Set
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Cartier Love Me 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Band Set. Crafted in 18 karat white and yellow
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Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Victorian Dendritic Quartz Diamond Cluster Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Cluster can be worn as an Engagement ring or as a right hand ring! Sits medium to low from the top
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
White and Rose gold Makur engagement or right hand ring with one of a kind multicolor brownish
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Vintage Engagement Ring Fancy Yellow Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
stylish, meaningful, and enduring engagement or right hand ring! Certified by GIA, the 1.09ct old European
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Micro Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
this ring in all white/yellow/rose gold and blackened gold, you can order it that way as well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Classic King Tut 18K Gold Ring From Robert Mitchum Estate
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An eye-catching tribute to antiquity, this weighty 18 karat yellow gold King Tut ring is an
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Knot Design Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This contemporary 18K yellow and white gold ring features an elegant knotted design that blends
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Four Stone Oval Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage four-stone oval diamond and yellow gold ring circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8080
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Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Ring Roman Silver Denarius Of Julia Domna 203 AD
Located in Firenze, IT
feet 18kt Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 15gr. Size: 7 1/4
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Estate Ruby, Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
diamonds, all VS/SI1 clarity and G/H color. Slightly domed, this beautiful right hand ring is 10mm wide at
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Natural Sapphire Engagement Ring Cornflower Blue 10 Karat Gold Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage natural sapphire engagement ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bombe Ring 18k Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry Signed MJI
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning vintage ring made of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond in a Bombe style. The ring is
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Bi-Color Gold and Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
design with diamond set, white gold square accents throughout. A great right hand ring! Stones
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 3 Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Anniversary Band
Located in Torrance, CA
engagement ring or right hand ring for everyday wear. The low rise ring (5mm - 0.19 inches) sits comfortably
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Wedding Band c1908 Ring 18k Gold 900 Platinum Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
exterior of the band, with the inner band crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring was well loved over the
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Two Tone Gold 4.52ctw GIA Oval Brazilian Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent solitaire ring is crafted from solid 18k white and yellow gold and features an
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An impressive ring with a comfortable low profile, made of 18k karat yellow gold. The center is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.18 Carats Micro Pave Diamonds Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
all white/yellow/rose go ld and blackened gold, you can order it that way as well. All finger sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Petra Class Alexandrite White Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel-set gemstones (listed below: left to right) in signature-finished 22k yellow gold atop 18k yellow
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Peridot...

0.60ctw I-J SI2-I1 Diamond Band Set In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
statement piece, anniversary band, or right-hand ring, this design blends classic elegance with a touch of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

An Etruscan Carnelian Scarab Gold Intaglio Ring 5Th Century B.C.
Located in Firenze, IT
elytra with corner V winglets, the underside engraved with a farmer with a sickle in his right hand, an
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Cluster 14k Gold Engagement Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Edwardian pink sapphire & diamond cluster ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Austrian GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Austrian GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Tank Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Princess Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish blue sapphire & diamond princess ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Flower Tulip Setting 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. One
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18k Gold GIA 1.01ct Trillion Cut Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
engagement or right hand ring has a nice low profile on the finger with wonderful high polished finish
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold and Uncut Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
3.00cts mounted in an offset free-form yellow gold ring and enhanced with one white round diamond.The 3/4
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American Engagement Rings

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring 18 Karat Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Also great worn as a right hand or cocktail ring. The ring is in very good condition. We have not
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Crown of Light Diamond 2.03ct Engagement Ring Kabana Gold in Quartz 14k sz 8
By Crown of Light
Located in Northbrook, IL
yellow gold, size 8. This ring is a rare collaboration between Crown of Light and Kabana USA. I have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 2.40ct AGL Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
crafted during the Victorian period from solid 14k yellow gold. The ring features a gorgeous, old oval cut
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
right hand ring for everyday wear. One of the loveliest Art Deco bands we have come across. The ring has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Akoya Cultured Pearl Birthstone Ring Wave Design and Diamond Accents 10K Gold Lv
Located in Austin, TX
karat yellow and white gold Complete Ring Weight: 2.8 grams Ring Size: 5 (sizing not included) Band
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma 1970 Moneta Ring 18Kt Gold Ancient Greece 380-325 BC Tarentum Coin
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
with stepped patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is mounted with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Lab Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
small oval mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Moi et Toi Ring Natural Ruby Sapphire Diamond CERT 18k Gold Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Price New: $12,000' The distinct and stylish ring is great worn as a right hand ring or would make a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Lab Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rectangular mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Estate Jewelry Sz 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
east-west facing mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gold and Aquamarine Ring by Grabowski c1960
By Grabowski
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A modernist 14k yellow gold ring by Grabowski Jewelry of California. The oxidized yellow gold
A Gold Swivel Ring Set with a Coin Dekadrachm or 50 Litras of Syracuse
Located in Firenze, IT
Apollo left / Charioteer driving galloping biga to right, holding reins in his left hand and kentron in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Double Diamond Ring Toi et Moi Old Mine Cuts 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
make a lovely engagement or right hand ring. The ring has a low profile and rises 4mm from the finger
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Mosaic Diamond Accent Ring – Size 8
By Kabana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship in working with lustrous mother of pearl. Set in rich 14K yellow gold, the band features a
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1990s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Colored Diamond Moi et Toi Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Band Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
inches) sits nicely on the finger. Ideal worn as an alternative engagement ring or a right hand ring for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Sapphire European Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous all original antique sapphire and diamond ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Sapphire European Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous all original antique sapphire and diamond ring was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Enameled 14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is absolutely stunning! Made of 14K yellow gold and hand painted enamel, this amazing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

4.50ct Boulder Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Oval Princess Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
princess style is great for wear as an alternative gemstone engagement ring or right hand ring for everyday
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Enameled 14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is absolutely stunning! Made of 14K yellow gold and hand painted enamel, this amazing
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

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Yellow Gold Right Hand Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow gold right hand ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow gold right hand ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those 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 yellow gold right hand ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Renato Cipullo, Frederic Sage and SeidenGang are consistently popular. A yellow gold right hand ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 19, 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 oval cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a yellow gold right hand ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Right Hand Ring?

The price for a yellow gold right hand ring starts at $295 and tops out at $13,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,495.

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.