Charles Krypell 18k Gold Oval Amethyst w/ Diamond & Ruby Halo Cocktail Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 12.44 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 20.68 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.28ct Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold with a high-quality polish. It comes with an AIG certificate and a nice jewelry box. 8 diamonds main stone of 0.08 carat cut: round brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Ruby and Diamond Halo 18 Yellow Gold and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Timeless and vibrant, this exquisite piece will make the perfect ruby and diamond engagement ring. At its heart sits proudly a lively red round shaped ruby, weighing 0.46ct, securel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Accent Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US7 (resizable) Center Gemstone Type: Burmese Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 10 x 8.5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 3.04 Carat (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1969 Kurt Wayne 1.60 CTW Ruby Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Frog Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional gold frog with grooved features and depicted climbing Accented by organically stippled texture skin and rubies bezel set down back Pear cut and transparent...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Gemstone Ring Vintage Princess Ruby Garnet Citrine Tiger Eye Quartz Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The stones are all prong set into a mounting of 10K gold for a colorful, vintage statement piece. This ring weighs 5.7 grams overall and 4.00 carats of genuine gemstones.
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Spinel, Tiger's Eye, 10k ...
Sold|$15,900
Cushion 3.02ct Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: 6.35gr Metal: 18kt White Gold Stones: Ruby • Cut: Cushion • Carat: 3.02ct • Origin: Myanmar (Burma) • Comments: No indications of heating • Report: GCS nº81307-10 Othe...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 10 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
The center genuine ruby is a deep burgundy red. 7 mm in diameter On top and bottom of garnet are two rose cut diamonds approx. .10 carats total.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Mi Musa Hechizo Maxi 1.48 ct Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Gold Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
The ring is embellished with rubies, emeralds, and a total of 1.48 carats of diamonds.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Double Flower Ring Moi et Toi 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ruby & diamond double flower ring crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style White Zircon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Synthetic Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.
White Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century GIA 1.13ct No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring. Featuring one GIA certified oval shaped ruby of approximately 1.13 carats, accompanied with certificate ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 40s Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Rose Gold Pinky Cocktail 3.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish retro vintage blue topaz, ruby & diamond ring (circa 1940s) crafted in 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
5.5ct Red Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold EM 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 5.5 carat emerald cut Ruby gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds and milgrain detail, all set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ADLER Geneva Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.13 Ctw In Diamonds & Ruby
By Adler
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (10 x 8 x 4.5 mm) of a natural vivid red ruby of about 3.79 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French 2.20 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold. Claw set with a slightly oval ruby surrounded by 10 brilliant cut diamonds in millegrain settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Certified Natural Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
It is set with fine Round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing total 2 carats, graded G color with Vvs clarity. Handmade in Italy, circa 1960 CONDITION: Excellent METAL: 18k Gold RING...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby Red and Diamond Dinner Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
Two Tone Gold Three Stone Large Burma Myanimar Ruby Double Diamond Dinner Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Bvlgari Roma Three Bems Ring in 18Kt Gold with 2.33 Ctw in Ruby and Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This rare ring is part of the Bvlgari collection privee and was carefully crafted with great attention to details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.74 Ct. Opal Ruby Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-style cocktail ring showcases a mesmerizing 3.74 carat opal at the center, surrounded by alternating old and single cut diamonds, and vibrant French cut rubies.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
London Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Oval London blue topaz with Ruby and Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Ring will lend an eye-catching touch of sparkle to your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.7 Ct. London Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exceptional chic ring features an emerald cut London blue topaz weighing approximately 7.70 carats, flanked at the shoulders with diamonds and pink rubies, all set in 18k white ...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold
Vintage Hammerman Brothes Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Hammeran Brothes
Located in Addison, TX
Size: 10 ( can be sized) Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamond CT: 1.65 carats Color/Clarity: E- F color; VVS Clarity Emerald Carats: 3....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA No Heat Burma Ruby 3.00 ct in Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Ruby 3.00 ct in Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Setting Ruby and Diamond Ring features a natural 3.00 carat Oval Ruby surrounded by a halo of 10 Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GCS Certified Ruby, Natural Unheated Cushion Cut with Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Exquisite gemstones hue of blazing ruby and cluster shining diamonds set in 18 Karat white gold. Ruby – widely celebrated as the most important gemstone in the world – is a once in ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Peau D'ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Demi-Parure
Located in Napoli, NA
Earrings: METAL: 18k rose gold GEM STONE: Natural Coral 3,20 gr. - Diamond 0,45 total carats - Ruby 1.04 total carats MEASURES: 3,3 cm (1,29 inches) length x 1,9 cm (0,74 inches) w...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940's Retro 1.26 CaratsDiamond Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.60 carat; G to J color with SI to VS clarity Bead set in white gold square forms and flanked North and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring .90ct Antique 14K 1860's-1880's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1860's-1880's Victorian Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring .90ct 14K Yellow Gold Features a Lab Grown .60ct Oval Ruby Gemstone Center Ten Single ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
For the Stars Suite: SSEF Certified Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 10 ROUND DIAMONDS ON BAND 0.12 CARATS 4 BAGUETTE DIAMONDS 0.42 CARATS 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.19 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 0.81 CARATS SSEF LAB CERTI...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
SSEF Certified Natural Burmese Ruby 1.55 ct & Diamonds set Oval Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Set with 1 Oval cut ruby, weight 1.549 ct accompanied by SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute reports for Burmese, Myanmar rubies. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds approximate total wei...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Elegant 20K White & Gold with 0.50 ct Natural Ruby & Diamonds with NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Throne-Like Ring made from 20K White & Gold with 0.50 total carat of red oval ruby and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,250
Art Deco Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring This is a striking art deco 14 karat yellow gold snake ring featuring a .30 carat excellent quality diamond (j color / vvs2 clarity) and ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Stunning Burma oval ruby with fancy yellow diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Princeton, NJ
Set in 18k white and yellow gold. The 10 warm yellow diamonds are .85 carat total weight, VS in clarity.
Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Gold and Diamond and Gemset Cage Dress Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold dress ring with cage work set with 18 sapphires, 10 rubies, 10 emeralds and in the centre a brilliant cut diamond set in platinum, possibly Belgium, circa 1955.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tourmaline, Gemstones and Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Tourmaline, Gemstones and Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k White Gold Tourmaline, Gemstones and Diamond Ring features a 6.86 carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline in the center surrounded ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White ...
SAMUEL KIND & SON 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 4.87 Ctw Ruby & Diamonds.
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount in flat prongs settings, with 8 calibrated European round diamonds, with a total weight of about 3.60 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity Diamonds: Mounted...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Fancy Light Yellow, Brown and Pink Diamond Ring Set in 18K & Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.012 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Diamond and 0.47 Carats Fancy Brown Diamond accents and Natural Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond accents Ring set in Plati...
Diamond, Ruby, Agate, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k G...
Natural Cushion Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round-Cut Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Natural Opal Ring is crafted in 10-karat Yellow gold and features a 1.41 carat 1 Pc Natural Ethiopian Opal, 12 Pcs Round Cut Hot Pink Ruby with 0.24 Carats and 16 Pcs ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,995
Bespoke Diamond Ring 1.85ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring, with an oval pink sapphire within a border of 10 mixed cut diamonds pavé set in 18ct white gold with two old cut diamonds bead set on the shoulders o...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sold|$10,009
Gold Ring with a Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
weight: 5.31 grams ring size: 17 mm. / 6 ¾ US. width: 1.2 – 8 mm height: 10 mm dimensions ruby: 10 x 8.4 x 5.2 mm
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
0.20 Carat Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring CGL Certified 0.206 Carats Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamonds and 1.40 Carats of Rose Cut Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18k Yellow and White Gold Free Form Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
At the center, a pavé-set diamond sphere gleams with sixty-four round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, showcasing H/I color and SI clarity. Balancing the futuris...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Very Light Yellow Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.12 Carat Natural Very Light Yellow Diamond and 0.82 Carats Diamond accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 6 Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's 2 Headed "Dragon" Ring with gemstones in Its Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Headed "Dragon" ring with a sapphire and ruby in its mouth. This ring has different kind of gemstone Blue sapphire, Ruby and Emerald, this band crafted in 14K yellow gold metal.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,300 / item
1.2 Carats Rubies 18K Gold Ring Pendant Transformer Chain, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
1.2 Carats of Rubies Pendant. Created around the 1990s and this style is back in fashion. In 18K Gold. Fine 50 Red Rubies stones weighting approximately 1.20 Carats set in Yellow Go...
Ruby, 18k Gold
10 Karat White Gold/Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
10 Karat White Gold and Yellow Gold Double Heart Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Floral Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 26 ROUND DIAMONDS, 0.47 CARATS 10 MARQUIS DIAMONDS, 0.81 CARATS 2 NO HEAT PIGEON BLOOD RUBIES, 1.30 CT & 1.07 CT GIA LAB CERTIFIED Introducing our exquisite Floral T...
LB Exclusive French Collection 14K Rose Gold 1.30 ct White and Brown Diamond
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive ring is sure to attract attention! The ring is made with 14K rose gold and features two bold floral motifs on the face of the ring.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage tennis bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 10 round cut rubies (TW 0.80ct, slpR 6/4, VS-SI) - 9 round brilliant cut diamonds (T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,000 / set
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Medium Ruby Flower Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small ruby earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 1.59 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 7.10 total carats of ruby stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Earring and Ring Set
Located in Southampton, PA
The mesmerizing bracelet, majestic ring and vivacious earrings are made of radiant 18K yellow gold and embellished with 20.50 carats of lustrous diamonds as well as a precious blend ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, Natural Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds Size 9
Located in New York, NY
The huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, adorned with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Diamonds in size 9, is a rare find with exquisite carved gemstone leaves. Dating back to the 1920s-1930s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hoop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold with Rubies Diamonds
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: Material: 14 carat yellow gold Gemstones: 3 rubies & 4 round diamonds Cut: round facetted Carat: ca 0.015 each gemstone Diameter earrings: ca 10 mm Weight ca 1 gram ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful little ruby and diamond cluster pendant set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1905 Antique French Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.54 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: 15 mm by 10 mm (0.60 x 0.40 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked as usual and electronically tested for 18kt gold, (.750/.999 Au).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond & Red Ruby Floral Chandelier Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The glory of diamonds and gemstones emit a harmonious dose of sparkle in this gorgeous pendant necklace crafted from genuine 18k white gold. Round, white diamonds nestled in prong se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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