Vintage Snake Ring 18k Yellow Gold Large Coiled Serpent Cocktail Sz 10 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Oval Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Ruby Type : Natural Ring Weight - 3.45 gms Ring Size - US 6.75 Ring Width : 5.1 mm Ring Height : 3.00 mm Shape : Oval Size : 5x3 mm Weight : 5.8 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enha...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a ring from our estate collection: it is made in 14K White Gold decorated with diamonds, rubies, and green emeralds, centering a beautiful South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,190Sale Price|20% Off
18k Solid Gold 2.98ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Bombe Domed Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.98 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow & White Gold Weight: 19.2 Grams Width: 15.7mm (0.62")(top of the ring - north to south), 9.5mm (bottom of the shank...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.4 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring Handcrafted in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.07 carats and diamond of 0.05 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a beautiful vintage diamond & gemstone cluster!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Head Width: 12.9mm Head Height: 6.7mm Weight: 4.8 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Foliate Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornate navette style dinner ring centering an unheated cushion cut ruby Weighing approximately 1.67 carats - transparent deep purplish red in color Bezel set in yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 12 carat natural Marquise Ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring – 1ct Cabochon Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ac
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and colorful sunburst-style ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases a vibrant 1.00 carat cabochon emerald at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Mozambique Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Ethiopian Opal Orange Sapphire & Ruby Style Cocktail 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Size: US 7 (resizable) Center Gemstones Type: Ethiopian Opal Shape: Oval Size: 14×10 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 4.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
set of five rings 18k gold with sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamonds 0.50ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
set of five rings of 18k white gold set with sapphire, ruby, emerald and brilliant cut, up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI ring size US 10 - EU 19.75(62) detailed description: the top of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning multicolor Byzantine style ring features 10 Brilliant cut Diamonds in a total weight of 0.32 Carat, a center Pear Shape Ruby, 2 Marquise Cut Rubies, 10 Brilliant cut Sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Ruby Cabochons Cts 0.88 Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted to elegantly wrap around your finger, this ring showcases mesmerizing overlapping lines adorned with 10 Ruby Cabochons, totaling 0.88 carats, and accentuated by 38 dazzling R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 6 Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Elegant 18K White Gold Rubelite and Ruby Diamond Double-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Whether you're looking to make a statement or simply add a pop of color to your everyday look, this rubellite and ruby ring is sure to impress. Key Features: 18K Gold Weight: 5.49 ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, White Gold
Burmese Oval Shape Ruby & Diamond Accent Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(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, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified No Heated Siamese Red Pink Ruby & Diamonds Cluster 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sublime and imposing Art Deco style ring set in its center with a ruby weighting about 1.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.60 Grams Ring Height: 11.5 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring & Earring Lover White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 6 Weight: 0.06 Carat (approx. total weight) Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 10 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Fancy Cut Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Bombay White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 10 Weight: 0.10 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-6 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.60 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 17.54 Grams Size: 8.0 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Shape London Blue Topaz & Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
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, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Green Apatite with Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exceptional chic ring features a green apatite weighing approximately 8.03 carats, flanked at the shoulders with diamonds and pink rubies, all set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Baguette & White Diamond Round Three-Row 18 Karat Gold Fashion Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the perfect blend of elegance and beauty with our stunning three-row band ring. The centerpiece features 10 baguette-cut Rubies totaling to 0.56 carats, radiating a rich, vi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 1.1 CTW Ruby Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified 1.1 CTW Ruby Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.1 carats and diamonds of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.99 Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
All set in 18k yellow gold and weighs 6.11 grams. Details: ✔ Item type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18k yellow gold ✔ Size: US 6 (adjustable) ✔ Weight: 6.11 grams ✔ Setting: Prong, Halo ✔ Shan...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring - 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(Actual color of jade may slightly vary depending on screen calibration, lighting or camera settings. Please see image of ring on hand for more accurate color.) Item Specifications:...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k 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
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Genuine Opaque Ruby Ring with Diamonds for Women
Located in New York, NY
A high polish finish completes the look of the ring with a radiant shine. Gemstone colors: Red Gemstone shapes: Oval One prong-set oval-cut Indian ruby measures 8 mm wide x 10 mm lon...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,798Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum & 14K Rose Gold 3.07ctw GIA Round Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Claw Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Minor Heat - 2.01ct (exact) *See certification details below* (10) Natural Genuine Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This ring is weight 4.60 grams. The ring is crafted of shining 10-karat Yellow Gold and is completed by a highly polished finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k White Gold Stones - Natural Diamonds and Rubies (Approx 10 and 65 Carats) A bold and luxurious 18k white gold cocktail ring featuring approximately 65 carats of rich ru...
Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Gemstone at the centre: Very high quality Heated Pear shaped Natural Pigeon Blood Ruby 38 round brilliant cut diamonds with total carat weight of 0.38ct Qual...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.15ct 18k gold 3.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring with ruby and diamond 0.15ct G/H SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 10.4 mm wide and 4.6 mm high.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL Ring with opal, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with a heart-shaped pink opal, ruby, and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 5.5 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description The top of the ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.52 Ctw In Diamonds & Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Rubies: Mount in channel settings, with 10 calibrated straight baguettes cuts of natural vivid red ruby, with a total weight of about 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Shape London Blue Topaz Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in lustrous white gold, the ring features an oval-cut London blue topaz gemstone surrounded with French cut rubies and 44 sparkling round-cut diamonds shimmering along with t...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstone: Rose Cut Burma Ruby 2.23CT 10 Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1ct Measurement: Ring Size 7
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-28X18X34 MM Total Weight-10 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.8 Silver Weight(Gms)-6.588 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.45 Emerald Wt(Cts)-0.33 Ruby Wt(Cts)-0.08
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,080Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It is very wearable and is the perfect piece for your everyday dose of hot red ruby jewelry. Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features a captivating emerald-cut ruby as its centerpiece, surrounded by 10 additional trapezoid cut rubies, creating ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Oval Shape - 10 Carats Natural Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphires From Sri Lan...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$9,400Sale Price|20% Off
KURT WAYNE Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.22 Ctw Vivid Rubies And Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has been masterfully crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning 0.25ct Pave Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
Located in רמת גן, IL
This precious gemstone is complemented by a delicate pave arrangement of smaller diamonds, creating a luminous and intricate surface that adds an extra layer of glamour to the design...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
1 Ct Pear Shaped Ruby Half Eternity Band in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features pear shaped natural ruby, totaling 1 carats, bezel-set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$658Sale Price|20% Off
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
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamonds Ruby Total Weight: 1.47 CTW Ruby Cut: Oval cut Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum Ruby Variety: Sapphire Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mahenge Spinel Pink Tourmaline Pink Diamond Ruby Mosaic set pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Mahenge and Pink Spinel, Pink Tourmaline, Pink Diamond and Ruby Rose Gold Ring, meticulously crafted by Belgian jewellery artist Joke Quick.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.66 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 rubies and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.66 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carats total....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.66 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Double Row ZicZac Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 rubies and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.66 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carats total....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby East West Octagon Band 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Ruby Type : Natural Ring Weight- 2.44 gms Shape : Octagon Weight : 4.67 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enhancement : Heated Please allow 5-10% fluctuation in stone weight & gold...
Ruby, 14k Gold
1.07 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 rubies and 11 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.07 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.01 carats in total. A ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.66 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 9 rubies and 10 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.66 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.49 carats total. A bril...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Three Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 18 diamonds and one row of 10 vibrant rubies in the middle, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.80 carats and Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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