$2,532Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.6 CTW Ruby Single Stone Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gifts for Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.6 CTW Ruby Single Stone Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 4.6 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,988Sale Price|20% Off
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Bombe Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Diamonds Chrysoprase & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby: Mount in the center in a four-prongs setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (12 x 10 x 6 mm) of a natural red ruby with a weight of about 7.78 carats.
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Poppy Flower Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Over 2ct diamonds, radiant demantoid garnet and diamond-cut rubies made a great harmony on a poppy flower design. Suitable for cocktail wear, stones mounted in upside down gives un...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chaumet Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1980
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Chaumet Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set with six oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 2.50 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Bypass Ring with 10 Ct of Pink Tourmalines and 1.10 Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A striking contemporary cocktail ring designed in an elegant bypass form, crafted in 18 karat white gold. The ring showcases two vibrant pink tourmaline cabochons, weighing approxima...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful double halo ring featuring a 0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.59 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Three Stone Round Diamond 18 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stone Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Forever 10 Diamond Engagement Halo Ring. The ring weighs 5.2 grams, size 7.25, the center stone is a Forever 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond we...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.65 Carat Spessartine Garnet Diamond Lattice Wide Band 18K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold 18K two-tone rose and white gold cocktail ring featuring a vivid 4.65 carat cushion-cut spessartine garnet center stone set within an old euro cut diamond-studded white gold c...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.52 Carat Natural Diamond Signet Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.52 Carats Melee Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53 Carat Natural Diamonds Cocktail-Cluster Ring Made in 18 Karat Pink Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.53 Carats of Natural Diamonds made in 18 Karat Pink Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Heart Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cluster Ring featuring a total of 0.80 Carats of Natural Round Diamonds set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Ruby Band Handcrafted in Italy in 18k Solid Gold by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
The distinctive design of this band highlights dual intertwined strands, representing everlasting love and unity. Embellished with 10 natural Rubies delicately nestled amidst the twi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1900s Antique Toi et Moi Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 1900s Antique 1/2 Ct Burma Ruby and 1/3 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Toi et Moi Style 3.3 gram 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum topped lady's ring circa 1900s, Edward...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.01 Carats Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a total of 4.01 carats of natural emerald-cut Diamonds made in 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2.00 Carats Natural Round Brown Diamond Cluster Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a total of 2.00 carats Natural Brown Diamonds made in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2.51 Total Gem Weight 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire: 1.50 Carat Diamond 1.00 Carat (total weight 10 stones) Band Width: 2 mm Head Width: 13x15mm British Hallm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Eternity Band Size 5.5
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love that this one band can be worn so many ways!! Band Details Material: 14K White Gold Band Width: 1.9mm Band Height: 2.5mm Weight: 2.1 Grams Finger Size: 5 1/2 Band Can Not Be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
AGL Certified 32.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features an oval faceted pink sapphire of spectacular size, measuring approximately 21.23 x 15.20 x 11.93 mm, with an estimated weight of 32...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rainbow Stackable 2mm Band 14K Gold 0.50cts Multi Gemstone Stack Ring LR50889
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this colorful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat (stamped) Ring Size: 3-10 US Band Measurements: 2 mm wide by 2 mm thick Gemstones: Sapphire, blue topaz,...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
NARDI Venice Unusual Turban Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Color Gemstones
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
This unique and one-of-a-kind cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in the shape of a Moorish turban in solid yellow gold and patinated white gold of 18 karats with textured and p...
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
C1820 18K Multi-Stone Gold and Silver Italian Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti or "garden" ring, Italian for "little garden" is artfully set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diamonds, .03 carets emeralds, .03 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring, 1999
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Emerald & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 2 car...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,000
Ring Jordania
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
10 grams of 18 carat rose gold with a pear shape ruby and two O.5 point diamonds, Jordania Ring is a solid piece with a strong design that connects you with antique royalty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold and platinum snake ring, circa 1960. This exceptional ring is designed as a pair of snakes, both excellently hand carved, one hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.71 Carat Natural Green Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18kt Unisex
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 13.33ct. Natural Blue-Green Sapphire ring. Report: 2357608540 Oval cut: 12.90 X 10.16 X 7.27mm Clean Clarity, Transparent & Traditional Heat 4.50ct Natural Ru...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, Spessartite and Ruby Amethyst Cut: Pear Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 1.30 carats Amethyst Color: Purple ...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Multi-gemston...
Blue Sapphire Twisted Gold Ring Italian 18k Gold Design Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
The top ridge is set with 10 round, natural blue sapphires (2.8mm each, approx. 0.82 carats), offering a captivating contrast to the warm glow of 18k gold.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handmade Platinum GIA Certified 18.90 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Topaz Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium, 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Purple Pink Topaz 18.90 Carats, 6 Round Diamonds .09 Carats, 4 Marquise Emeral...
Topaz
Dilys' Ginseng Motif Rutile Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hong Kong’s renowned yet private fine jewelry designer, Dilys Young, designed this one-of-a-kind cocktail ring to celebrate the healing powers of the ginseng root while showcasing an...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sap...
Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 6 Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage sapphire & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...
Rubellite Baguette & Diamond Round Three-Row 14 Karat White Gold Eternity 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 rubellite's totaling to 0.51 carats, radiating a r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CGL Certified 2.24 Carat, SI-2, Natural Fancy Deep Orangish Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a CGL Certified Natural 2.245 Carat Fancy Deep Orangish Pink Diamond and 1.30 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum and 18 Karat Pink Gold.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
KURT WAYNE Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.14 Cwt. In VVS Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has been hand-crafted with modernism patterns and substantial weight in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
KURT WAYNE Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.71 Ctw Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
Traditionally, the jeweler used 18 K gold and precious stones – emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Twisted 18k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds by Oltremare Gioielli Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Polished edges enhance the bold yet refined look, while the earth-textured surface offers a distinct, organic touch. 💎 Customization Options: Available exclusively in 18k gold (cho...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.50 Ct Blue Sapphire 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 blue sapphires and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.50 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Ct Blue Sapphire 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 blue sapphires and 9 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.50 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.52 carat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,188Sale Price|20% Off
English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this antique ring is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Topaz, round center stone, 10 Carat Gray Natural Diamonds - 1.20 Carat This Rin...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
5.00 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.00 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.50 Carats Ruby Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.10 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.10 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.50 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11 x 9 mm Ruby treatment: Fracture ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 9.00mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fil...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.60 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.00 Carats Ruby Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.70Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.70Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.90 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ruby treatment: F...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings & Ring Jewelry White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lustrous Rubies and Diamonds Earrings and Ring Set in 14k White Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
In addition, 10 round-cut rubies, totaling 0.50 carats, create a captivating halo effect in this ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Lever Back Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 28 Weight: 0.17 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 44 Weight: 1.80 Carat (approx. total weight) Ring Information Style: Art-dec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rubies Suite Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Lastly, in size 10 (U.S. 6.5), the ring elegantly showcases the harmony of rubies and diamonds, making a bold statement on any finger it graces.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
. , faceted pink spinel beads, faceted sapphires and rubies. The clasp is in 18 carat white gold with an eagle head hallmark, it has a ratchet with a safety hook and is set with a ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
French Cut Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the rubies : 0.20 carat approximately. Total weight of the diamonds : 0.10 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. in total) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French cut Size: 2 mm. Number: 10 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Perfection Lily Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Pendant Necklace in 14K 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
$9,261Sale Price|20% Off
Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of 6 rows of cultured white oriental pearls, diameters; 6.5/7 to 3/3.5, alternated with round and facetted oval emerald beads, pink facetted spinel beads, and facetted rubie...
Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, 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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