Vintage 1.90Carat Thai Ruby and 0.90 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.90 carat Thai ruby and 0.90 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our collection of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Square-Cut Ruby 10k Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 10K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Square-cut 10 pcs 1.27 carat Ruby accent stones for a lovely design.
Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1.35ctw Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Indulge in the allure of luxury with this captivating 1.35ctw Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring. Crafted in radiant 14k yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a vibrant ruby centerp...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Diamond and Ruby Playboy Bunny Mens Signet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique ring, circa 1980, is made from 14 Karat Gold and features the iconic Playboy bunny made of .20 Carat Diamonds and a Ruby as the eye.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
5.5 Ct Treated Oval Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
5.5 Ct Treated Oval Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Vintage Unisex ring prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 10 gram Stamped 14K Ring Size 6.5 ( can be altered for no c...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ring with Oval Rubies and Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: RUBY 0.75CT/ 3PCS additional: DIAMONDS diamonds: 4 PC carat total weight: .10 color: I clarity: SI brand: custom metal: go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Multi-Gold Floral Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
It features flowers made from 10 rubies weighing 2.37 carats, 5 oval emeralds weighing 0.62 carats, and 5 oval sapphires weighing 1.01 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Sapphire and Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Gemstone Quality Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Oval Content 0.35 carat Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Pear Content 0.23 carat Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Round Content 0.17 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Le Vian Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Diamond Count: 10 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Ruby Count: 19 red rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$14,282
Estate Certified Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
CONDITION: Pre-Owned - Excellent 10/10 METAL: 18k gold GEM STONE: Burmese Ruby 1.34 carats, Diamond 1 total carats RING SIZE: US 6 - IT 12 - FR 52 - UK M, Resizable on request, free...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,700
1960s Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 4.3 grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Resizable) Center Stone: SpineL, .70 Carat Ruby Halo, .10 Carats Diamond Details: Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Crossover Ring - 14k Pear .70ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $45 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Pear Color: Pinkish Red Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,200
1950s Red Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 10 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Ruby Details: Shape: Emerald Square Cut Carat Weight: .50 carat total weight Color: Pigeon Blood Red
Ruby, 10k Gold
The Precious - Halo Diamond Black Opal Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Design name: The Precious! Design idea: This floral-inspired ring features a vibrant Australian black opal at its center, full of fiery rainbow flashes. Encircling the opal are 11 v...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k White Gold 2.10ctw Round Ruby Diamond Alternating Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This lovely vintage ruby and diamond eternity band/ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Wedding Anniversary Wide Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning wide diamond ruby band fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The band features two rows of 24 princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat total weight. The brillian...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom "Dracula" Spinel & Ruby Ring in 18 Karat Gold for Andrew
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Broadly speaking, the proposed ring is similar -- an 18 karat gold statement ring featuring a rosecut, roughly triangular black spinel slice set in four oversized prongs with rubies ...
Ruby, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Ruby White Sapphire Ring Square Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed amethyst, ruby & white sapphire cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Halo Ring 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ruby & diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Anniversary Band Ring Estate 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate anniversary band, crafted in 14 karat white gold. A total of 6 rubies are estimated at 0.15 carats each (estimated at 0.90 carats), accented with an estimated 10 app...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,845
Ruby Octagon Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Ruby Type : Natural Ring Weight - 3.26 gms Ring Size - US 6.5 Ring Width : 5.1 mm Ring Height : 3.00 mm Shape : Octagon Size : 5x3 mm Weight : 6.52 Carats Metal : Rose Gold E...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design multicolor ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This Multicolour Byzantine style ring features 10 Brilliant cut Diamonds in a total weight of 0.32 Carat, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Sold|$800
8ct. Natural Jade and Ruby Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Jade measures 13 x 10 mm. Ruby's flush set along the channel. Ring measures 18x15 mm Depth of ring 6.5 mm 14 karat yellow gold 3.6 grams Size 8 and we may resize
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 1.45ct Ruby, Emerald, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 12 stones Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.36ct Shape: Princess Color grade: Red Clarity grade: NA Main stone: 13 stones...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Reserve- 18K Gold 1.20ct Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Stylish Channeled Cluster Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: YellowGold Ruby: Natural, square cut, pinkish red, heat-treated, 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1968 Jean Schlumberger Kinetic Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 5 rubies are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vivid Diamonds Three Butterfly Ring Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting ring crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring square cut rubies weighing approximately 12.85 carats total and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Ruby Stackable Band Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Ruby Stackable Band Ring Size 5 Metal: Sterling silver & 18k gold Weight: 7.28 grams Size: 5 (US) Band is 4.6mm wide Ruby is approx. .10...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Boucheron Paris Serpent Boheme Ring in 18Kt Blackened Gold with Burmese Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
This serpent Boheme ring was carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats, with texture and finished with blackened rhodium.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver White Natural Opal, Pear Shape - 22 Carat Red Natural Rubies, Oval Shapes - 10 Carat Blue Natural Opals - 2 Cara...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kitty Cat Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Eyes Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage kitty cat ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 10 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.05 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI2-I1 clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 10 Weight: 0.26 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Fire Opal @ Ruby Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Beautiful Fire Opal Cabochon - 19 carats Natural Oval brilliant shape Ruby’s - 12 carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect to...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring, Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring, Set 18K In Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Fire Opal - 10 carats Natural Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby and White Topaz 5 carats Natural Sapphir...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Bochic “Capri” Opal & Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Ring From the “Capri” collection Natural Opals - 10 carats Natural shapes Natural Ruby Cabochon - 5 carats Pear shape N...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
ADLER Geneva Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.13 Ctw In Diamonds & Ruby
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.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold|$18,995
Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous Burma Ruby and Diamond Antique Ring. The yellow and white 14 karat gold mounting features 10 near colorless Old Mine Cut diamonds that equal approximately 1.50 carat total w...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.2 cm wide and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold 22ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Ruby Accents Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 22.0 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold Weight: 15.57 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring - please let us know prior to purchase for sizing i...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold
Dragon Koi Fish Jade Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A dragon koi fish is carved in jade, set with ruby eyes (estimated at 0.02 carats each).
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage French GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier London Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18k gold are 10 rubies weighing approximately 1.20 carats, 10 sapphires that weigh approximately 2 carats, 5 emeralds that weigh approximately 1.30 carats, and 25 round brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Roma Doppio Bypass Ring 18Kt Gold with 1.79 Ctw Diamonds Emerald & Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A Colombian vivid green Emerald of 0.73 carats and a Burmese vivid red Ruby of 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Octagon Shape Rock Crystal Faceted Oval Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Rock Crystal Quartz Cab ,measuring 28 mm. x 22 mm x 8mm. and weighing 53 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Ruby measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 1970 Double Chimeras Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.96 Ctw In Rubies
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Rubies: The eyes of the chimeras are inlaid set, with 4 round faceted cut of natural red rubies, .04 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 4.50 Ct Blood Red Ruby & 1.60 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The exquisite dome ring features an oval red ruby shaped in a cabochon and surrounded by diamonds. The ring measures 14.30 mm wide at the top and graduates to a 4.80 mm shank. The ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Mimi Ring Band In 18Kt Gold With 2.36 Ctw In Rubies & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rubies: Mount in a pave setting, with 10 calibrated round faceted cut Burmese vivid red rubies with a total weight of about 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Tanzanite with Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 10 Weight: 1.19 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring is ready to deliver!
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.76 Cts In Diamonds & Burma Ruby
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 pear shaped cabochon cut (7 x 5 x 3.5 mm), of Burmese vivid red ruby, with a weight of about 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Le Vian Sapphire Ruby Emerald and Diamond set Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Le Vian, American. Everyday charm in brilliant color defines this quality ring from the well-known house of Le Vian. Fine fabrication underscored by quality sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring Midcentury Certified Heat Only
Located in Northampton, MA
What a timeless and classic men's ruby and diamond ring! Dating to the 1950s, this sleek, buttery 14K yellow gold ring features a 5.7mm round faceted ruby that weighs .55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,350
Leaf Motif Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: “In nature, every shape is perfect, jewelers love to be inspired by the sublime.” SIZE: Ring size 7 1/2 WEIGHT: 10.6 grams STONES: .10 carats total weight rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vibrant 0.39ct Multicolored Sapphires, Rubies, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K
Located in רמת גן, IL
Perfect for celebrating life’s moments or elevating your everyday style, it’s a ring that radiates joy and artistry. Metal: 18K Rose Gold Main stone: 8 stones Sapphire Main stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Diamond Alternating Round Ruby Eternity Gold Prong Set Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 18k white gold prong set eternity ring alternating diamond 1.50 carat t.w and ruby weighing 2.50 carat t.w anniversary band Diamond quality G VS New Ring Our team of gradua...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,000
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 11.9 grams Side Stone Details: Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: .10 Carat Total Weight Color: F ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yello...
3.20 Carats Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring 3.20 carats of Diamonds set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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