Art Deco 1.12 Carat Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Pretty and authentic Art Deco Engagement ring featuring one large Old Mine cut Diamond in the center, weight 1.12 carats I Color Vs2, and ruby custom cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Diamond 10 Carat Green Tourmaline Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inside the designed flower petals ravished with diamonds and precious fancy sapphires is a flawless, vivid chrome tourmaline weighing 10 carats, gently held by flower petal prongs. G...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Chrome Tourmaline, Purple S...
$2,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.28 Carat Ruby Side Wave Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Ruby Engagement ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with oval cut ruby in center a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.2 Carat Ruby & Citrine Size 7
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is a magnificent emerald-cut citrine, measuring 24.7 x 19.4 mm, set in 14 karat two-tone gold, creating a stunning contrast. Surrounding this radiant citrine are 10 p...
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
Puffed Fluidity Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Specifications: Primary Stone: Natural Oval Ruby 0.70 Carats (6 x 4 mm) Metal Finish: Polished Yellow Gold Ring Back Design: Open Back Finger Size: 7 (Available in sizes 4–10) Weight...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold. The center gemstone is a Burmese origin, "pigeons blood" red, 1.37 carat Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1950.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.10 Carat Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Gem circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with five Round Brilliant Natural Rubies (approx 1 carat) & 8 Natural Diamonds (approx .10 Carat) F-G in color and VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
7.23 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.23CT cabochon cut natural star ruby & diamond side-stone ballerina ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1.60 carat Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A romantic classic, this Antique Victorian 1.60 carat Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring is a timeless treasure.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany 0.54 Carat Thai Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring made by Tiffany in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.53 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy engagement ring, featuring a 0.53 carat oval cut ruby, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold 1.36 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14k white gold and features a Cushion cut Ruby weighing 1.36ct. The ring also features 2 prong set, round cut diamonds weighing 0.63cts with a color grade (H) a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring Burmese Unheated Ruby natural Gold Promise Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An engagement 18K white gold ring with natural Ruby and Diamonds with Jewelry ruby origin - Burma ruby measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm ruby weight - 1.05 carats 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon ruby diamond cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with oval cut ruby in ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Retro ruby diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the ruby are 3 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carat, graded F color and VS clarity, along with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats, with H color and SI-1 clarity, complemented by two vibrant round brilliant-cut rubies totaling 0.18 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
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
14K White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k white gold Art Deco Ruby and Diamond ring. The center stone is a pear-shaped 6 x 4-millimeter ruby with an approximate weight of 0.60 carats mounted in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this striking cocktail ring centers a vivid oval Pigeon Blood ruby, certified by GIA (Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Marquise .65ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Marquise Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.05 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and unique piece featuring an Oval Cut Natural Ruby and brilliant-cut round shape diamonds. The natural ruby in the center weighs 2.05 carats total; 10 round brilliant di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Derby, NY
The perfect blend of elegance and uniqueness, it is sure to add a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Jewelry Style : Ring Metal Type : 14K Gold Ruby : Round, .69 Carat Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
68 Carats Hexagon Shape Rock Crystal Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Hexagon shape Natural Rock Crystal (Quartz) ,measuring 32 mm. x 22 mm x 10 mm. and weighing 68 Carats with a nice Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set i...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.00 Carat GIA Mozambique Ruby & Half Moon Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional Ruby in size and beauty as well as value. In a market of rising ruby prices with no signs of slowing down, Ruby desirability and value are at an all time high. Here we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.15 Carat Multi Gemstone Oval Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Tension/Pave Setting Material: Yellow Gold 14K Main Stone(s): Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Count: 10 Shape: Oval Approx Weight: 2.80-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18k Gold Retro Cabochon Ruby Ring, Circa 1980s, Italy, 10ct
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering on an east west set oval cabochon ruby, with in a sculpted gold mounting Ring size 7 1/4 Ruby:One oval cabochon weighing approximately 10 carats Marks: 750, Italian registr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Ruby & Diamond Large Flower Ring with Black Spinel 9 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The total gemstone comprised of diamonds and black spinel have an estimated weight of 9 carats. Ring size is 4.5 and can be sized upon request Metals: The ring has been acid tested ...
Ruby, Black Spinel, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
5.9 Carat Star Ruby Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold OV 12x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning 5.87-carat star ruby ring features a captivating star-shaped shimmer at its center, surrounded by a brilliant halo of earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby and Diamonds in 14k White Gold Curved Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.35 carat ruby set in 14 karat solid white and yellow gold ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Ring Height: 5.46 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Oval Cut Classic Gold Solitaire Ring Unisex
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Timeless elegance. The radiant yellow gold setting beautifully intensifies the deep, pinkish-red hues of this natural oval solitaire ruby Weight: 7.5g Finger Size: 7 (sizes availabl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,500
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a cushion cut ruby, 10 baguette cut diamonds, and 18 round cut diamonds Accompanied by an AGL report stating that th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond ruby rose gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accenting the diamonds are 10 cushion cut rubies weighing approximately 2.00 carats total, adding rich red color, depth, and romantic contrast against the rose gold and silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring Description: This vibrant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a dynamic bypass design that wraps elegantly around the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400
Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and fiery ring features an undulating line of twenty-three sparkling round white diamonds totaling 0.20 carats punctuated above and below by seven contrastingly rich red...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.85ctw Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby oval, 1 stone 5 x 4 mm approximately .40 carat round, 10 stones 1.75 mm approximately .30 total carats diamonds single cut round .9 mm approximately .15 total carats I-J...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Flamingo Collection Ruby Ring in Rose Gold with Ruby Pave by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is round 1.15-carat natural ruby approximately 6.4 mm 12 natural buff-top round rubies, total weight 0.40-carat 22 natural brilliant cut rubies 0.15-carat total Platinum...
Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Spectacular Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic Retro ring features a superb 40.50 carat aquamarine accented by .70 carats of fine rubies. The look is confidently American, colorfully Ret...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: 1990s Style: Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold with white gold diamond settings Ruby: Oval faceted, approx. 2.5 carats Diamonds: 20 round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.3 ct Sugarloaf Emerald , Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Cocktail Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The ring is strong and geometrical. Clear gold lines, complementing gemstone shapes. The sugarloaf emerald glowing on top. Calibrated tapered rubies, all framed by brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carats, accented by 10 Pear-Shaped Ruby "petals" weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail This nice vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.16 carats R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 7 re...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond & Ruby Band Ring – 2.00 CTW – 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless vintage band ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold The ring features a striking, wide design set with full cut diamonds and vivid natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring This ring has a Pear Cut Ruby that measures at approximately 6 mm x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.05 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$544Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Solid White Gold Ruby And Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 5 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 10 x 9 mm Diamond weight - 1.18 ct D...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Massive second-hand ring, asymmetrically set on the front with a pear-cut ruby and a line of 10 modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This feminine yellow gold flower ring features a cushion-cut ruby set in a closed-set setting at its center, surrounded by 10 modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamond - baguette cut, 10 stones - 3 x 1.5 mm - approximately .55 carats - HI color, I1 clarity - round brilliant cut, 38 stones - 1 mm - approximately .16 carats - F-G/VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Red Ruby Diamond Bow Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Height: ~10 mm tall Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measuremen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
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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