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
Antique Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Large Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.0-1.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top & Chain Weight: 10.12 Grams Chain Type: Handmade Open Link Chain Length: 17 Inches Clasp: Spri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum GIA Pave Ruby & Diamond Large Heart Pendant & 14k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Oval Cut - Pave Set - Rich Vivid Red Color - 2.50 carats (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Droplet Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace features a highly rendered central station designed as a winged fairy With whiplashed hair and suspending five articulated drops terminating as elongated dogtooth pearls A...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Channel Set Burma Ruby Baguettes Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These are just perfect for you, Wear these anytime, at any occasion! -Gold 5.45 g (Made with best alloys) -Diamond VVS, G/H 46/ 0.52 Carats -Ruby 10/2.81 Carats (Natural, heated ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The bangle has a bold octagon design and features a floral design with two carved natural Burmese rubies of ca. 10 carats, a fine natural Burmese ruby of ca. 1.30 carats and two old-...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,100
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 58 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 carats total, G color, VS-SI clarity and 14 mixed emerald, sap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Perfection Lily Cut Pink Amethyst and Ruby Pendant Necklace in 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stone of shining Lily cut pink amethyst brings you the good luck and fortune, surrounded by French cut rubies, as the flower protector. Necklace Information Style: Art D...
Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-Century, French, Diamond Gemstone Enamel 18k Gold Lion Hinged Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accented by 10 round brilliant cut rubies with a total weight of approximately 0.70 carat, and 16 single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.35 carat, graded D-E colo...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Intricate Flower-designed Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 74 diamond stones Main stone carat weight: 0.73ct Shape: Round brilliant natural diamond Color grade: F Clarity grade: VS Main stone: 3 emerald s...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cuff Bracelet In 18kt Yellow Gold With 6.07 Cts In Color Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (7 x 6 x 5 mm) of a vivid red ruby of about 2.26 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Accented with 10 old European rose cut diamonds, 1.20 carats, F/G/H color, SI-1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 1800 Antique Dangle Earrings In 15Kt Gold With 8.46 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: 62 mm by 22 mm by 10 mm (2.44 x 0.87 x 0.39Inches). Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 15 karats gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GEORGIAN 1820 Antique Convertible Dangle Drops Earrings 18Kt Gold & Moonstones
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: 85 mm by 10 mm (3.34 x 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 18 karats gold, (.750/.999 Au).
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear in a chain or a fob. Dial: Round white porcelain, analog with black Roman numerals and Breguet gold hands, all inside a gold dotted c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Opal and Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Exotic Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. in total) Center Gemstones Type: Black Opal Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 12.7 x 10 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.38 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Number: 1 Weight:...
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
All of them are specifically described as follow; 1 Double Pear Cabochon drop cut (37.8 x 28.2 x 17.1) of a Reddish Rubellite, 154.56 carats 1 Cushion Cabochon cut (30.1 x 14.2 x 1...
Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
10 Carat Aquamarine, Ruby, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Retro Vintage 14kt Rose Gold Ring ft. Ornate Step-Cut Aquamarine. The gemstone measures 18.5mm x 14.5mm and approximately 10 carats in size.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1/10 Carat '0.10 Carat' Diamond & Ruby Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Kt Gold, circa 1955
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond and ruby snake ring is a fun wrap design. From the 1950s! The wrap snake ring has a diamond head with a bright white round brilliant diamonds pave set on the top. There ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
10 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
10k white gold oval ruby and diamond halo ring. A timeless diamond halo ring with a 0.60 carat oval ruby in the center. A delicate band makes this dainty and classic! The diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,015
Moonstone Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 14k pink gold Retro Art Deco 1943 Moonstone and Ruby ring. On a pink gold scale of 1 to 10 with 10 as the deepest pink this scores a 7. 1 oval clear, slightly milky tran...
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$2,310
1.15 Carat Men's Ruby Diamond Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies weighing 0.78 carat and is surrounded by 20 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.16 Carat Men's Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with a beautiful and vibrant Oval Cut Ruby weighing 2.87 Carats and is surrounded by 16 Round Cut Diamonds that weig...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.23 Carat Men's Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies weighing 0.86 carats and is surrounded by 20 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Lattice Cocktail Ring Vintage 10 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. 20 rubies total an estimated 0.50 carats, accented with an estimated 0.04 carats of diamonds (estimated at I color a...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18ct gold snake ring wraps around your finger and features a gorgeous sparking diamond head. The old mine cut diamond measures 30pts and the ruby eyes measure 1pt each....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Owl Conversion Ring Sapphire Ruby 10 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 10 karat yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 10 karat gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.94 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a Pear Cut Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 1.36 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Madagascar 5.1 Carat Red Ruby & Pink Ruby Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6.25 It was mined in Africa. It is a highly rated stone. The stone is an round cut stone and is 5.1 cts. It measures 10 mm and is surrounded ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Opal and Ruby Temple Ring circa 1950, 1.25 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The detail of bezel setting and textured rope edging make this ring unusual and pretty to look at. The metal has been acid tested as 9 - 10 carat gold however is marked 14 karat in...
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Entourage Ring with 10 VVSI Brilliant Diamonds & 0.30 ct Star Ruby
Located in Heemstede, NL
Discover the beauty of this 14k gold entourage ring, featuring 10 VVSI brilliant diamonds and a stunning 0.30 carat oval star ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Flower Ring Diamond Setting 1.92 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 10 Rubies = 1.82 Carats 14 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5* US *It can be ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$5,495
1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Ruby Diamond Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring. Ballerina style handmade 18k yellow gold ring with a vivid bright red Ruby GIA certified natural simple heat only. Bright white bagu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds a 10 diamond cluster set in platinum with square cut rubies around the outside set in 14carat gold. The shoulders on this ring also hold one small but spa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$5,052
Retro 5 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Retro Cocktail Ring mounted in 18k yellow gold set with a natural Ruby weighing 5 cts surrounded by approx. .50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds graded G color Vvs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters / 0.472 x 0.314 inches and brilliant cut white diamonds totally 0.50 carat circa.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.84 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1900s Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive English antique 0.05 carat ruby and 0.03 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.53 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and classy 1.53 Carat Diamond and Ruby band that is sure to be a great addition to your collection! There are 10 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.71 Carats (Clarity: SI1, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold 5.5 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
It has a large emerald cut ruby that measure 11 x 10 x 5 mm. The ruby is 5.5 carats.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,530
Estate Ruby Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Color: G, Clarity: VS1 3 rubies: approximate total weight of 1.00 ct. Circa 1960s CONDITION: Pre-Owned - Excellent METAL: 18k white gold GEM STONE: Ruby 1.00 carats, Diamond, 0.50 t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL 2.31 Carat Dark Red Burma Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A super RARE find from our Estate Color Stone Collection! IMPORTANT Authentic Antique Victorian Piece! The Ruby is beyond words!! A NATURAL, NOT HEATED, Red Transparent Color! AGL Ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.62 Carat, Natural, Heart-Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Engagement Ring featuring a 0.62 Carat, Natural, Heart-Shape Ruby and 0.35 Carats of Diamonds set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian GIA Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA Center Stone: Ruby Cut: Cushion Weight: 2 carats approximately Origin: Thailand Treatment: No Heat Accent Stone: 10 diamonds Cut: Old European Weight: 2.5 carats ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 1.06 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 8.4 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Composite Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6 14k W Gold 8.4 TCW Certified $3,000 216194 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sold|$4,750
Vintage Three Graces Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Three Graces Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring. The ring features 10 square rubies, approximately 1.50 carat total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 36 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful and rare 36 carat Brazilian Indicolite Tourmaline is presented with 4 ruby accented carved prongs with a double spiral ancient inspired shank in this one of a kind Steven...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,200
GIA 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
14k yellow gold diamond and ruby ring size 6.25 Circa 1990.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,837
Ring with ruby and diamonds 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
- 1 x 4.6 mm 8 side brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.60 carats color H/I purity pique infinite - 10 x 1.3 mm single cut diamond, approximately 0.10 carat color F/G purity ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80ctw Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - ruby - oval cut - 5.7 x 4 mm - approximately .70 total carats - diamonds, 6 stones - round brilliant cut - 1.6 mm - approximately .10 total carats - G-H color, S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 4.50 grams Ruby: 10 round rubies, carat total weight .25 Hallmark: TIFFA...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1902 Ruby and Diamond, Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive English antique 0.08 carat ruby and 0.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 4.30 grams Ruby: 10 round rubies, carat total weight .25 Hallmark: TIFFANY&C...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamonds & Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
perfect Ring for men made in 14 carat Yellow gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Ruby Pink Gold Eternity Ring Size 7.75
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Retro diamond and ruby pink gold 10 mm wide eternity ring circa 1940, ring size 7 ¾.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Inspired Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A center bezel set rose cut .10 carat diamond with a sweep of four .03 carat rose cut rubies and one .05 carat diamond accent this unique antique 14 karat rose gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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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