Round Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo Set Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The diamond weighs approx. 0.1 carat and its haloed by French cut rubies and further diamonds with millgrain edging. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Set of Necklace, Bracelet and Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
8.02 Carats Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet featuring a total of 8.02 carats Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds made in 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
8.89 Carats Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet featuring a total of 8.89 carats Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds made in 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
0.87 Carat Natural Diamond Chain Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant Necklace featuring 0.87 Carats Diamond set in 18 Karat Pink Gold. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back to thousands of y...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Clasp 30" Fresh Water Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.56 (approx.) Material: String & Solid 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Lion Head w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 266.55 Grams Type: 10 Row Pearl Strand Necklace Length...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Diamond & Enamel Cobra Snake Ring, Bracelet and Necklace Set
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
It is set with 22 natural round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.22 carats, graded E–G color and VVS–VS clarity, delivering refined sparkle against the warm rose gold ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ring: Set in 18K Yellow Gold gross weight 14.01 grams. 46 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Color G-H Clarity VS-SI equal 4.25 carats. 10 Square Mixed Cut Natural Rubies equal 0.2...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Rubies and pearls were a fashionable combination at the time.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
We made a this special ring for traveling collection called “Orient” The collection is set in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapph...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
GFCO certified Burma Purple Spinel Diamond Necklace 2.35 ct AAA+ 0.39 ct TW VS
Located in Viena, Viena
There, a traditional master workshop takes care of our productions in 18 carat gold in loving small series with the best diamond qualities.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.36 Carat Cushion Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
3.36 carat cushion red ruby (Ceylon) with 10 pear shape diamonds .98 carats set in a platinum and 18k yellow gold ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$20,000
Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
AGL certified 7.98 carat cabochon Burma Ruby set in 18k mounting with 18 round brilliant and 10 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 5.11 carats, 9.89g
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,269 / item
Victorian Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond serpent brooch, the serpent curled in a figure-of-eight design, the head, the body and snout encrusted with old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Eternity Ruby Emerald Cut 10 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exquisite one of a kind eternity, Burma Ruby Ring set in 14K white gold. The stones in this ring are emerald cut. The total weight of this stunning ring is 10.05 carats. The ring is ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$60,000
18k White Gold 7 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and 10 carats of Diamonds Ring
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Ruby Ring. The large Square center stone is 7.00 carats and cut in an Emerald shape. With 10.00 carats of diamonds shaped in step cut. This ring i...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Engagement Ring in 10 Carat Yellow Gold Opal and Rubies from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Edgy yet minimal, the engagement rings from IOSSELLIANI call for natural elements. Named SOLE , the Italian word for The Sun, this ring captivates with its mesmerizing halo featurin...
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$16,350
10 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut and Ruby Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This unique and captivating ring is made up of a rare 7 carat yellow sapphire which has a gorgeous rich golden yellow color and eye clean clarity. The center stone is complimented b...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
18Kt Gold 10 Ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - Luxury Engagement Ring
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Detail description◆ ◆Solid 18kt Gold (shown in picture) ◆Ruby Weight: 8.2 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1 CT ◆Diamond Shape: Round mixed ◆Total Weight: 8.2 Gram
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$3,790
0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mens Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Total Carat Weight of the ring is 0.91 Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 10.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,720 / item
2.46 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ballerina Style Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Clarity: VS, Color: F) The total carat weight of the ring is 2.22 Carats. The Pear Cut Ruby measures at 6 mm x 10 mm and has origins from Mozambique, Africa.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,200
3.38 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real statement piece - 3.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This ring has a gorgeous 1.29 Carat Pear Cut Ruby set in the center that measures at 10 mm x 6 m...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,250
.5 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
18k yellow gold 1 = .5 carat center square cut ruby, 10 = 1.0 carat total weight square cut rubies, 17 = .51 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamonds. 3.5 dwt. Size 6.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,466
Ruby and Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Pavé set with cabochon-cut ruby weighing approximately 1,0 ct., 10 baguette-cut diamonds weighing total ca. 1,10 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,832
Midcentury 1.56 Carat Ruby and 2.90 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
This amazing natural, unheated ruby and diamond cluster ring packs a proper wallop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,400
1.27 Carat Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Clarity: VS, Color: H) The total carat weight of the ring is 1.27 carats. The ring is curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.9 grams.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$19,800
18K Yellow Gold 35.7ct Ruby Cabochon & 2.2ct Diamond Ring Size 10 20.9g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold Features Appx a 35.7ct Centered Ruby measuring 23.26 x 17.22 x 8.26 mm Accented by Appx 2.2ct Diamonds Ring Size: 10 (sizeable)...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$33,500
GIA Certified 4.24 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring • Signed Larry 750 • Oval ruby weighing 4.24 carats • GIA report stating Thai origin, heated • 10 round, 4 marquise-shaped and 8 baguette ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,115
1950´s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Impressive 1950´s yellow gold cocktail ring with Navette Cut rubies (2.00 Carats) and Round Cut Diamonds (0.60 Carats).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,950
2.50 Carat Natural Ruby 1.80 Carat Diamond Retro Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive and unique Retro ring dating 1945 ca Striking, bold and so wearable, expression of everlasting fashion. Will attract for the one off design and opulence of shimmering D...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.30 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Signet Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rubina The exquisite 18 carat yellow gold tilted signet ring features a stunning oval cut Ruby and round three round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Studded Ring with Turquoise Pavè in 10 Carat Gold from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Sophisticated and minimal, the Microcosmo collection is composed of fine pieces in 10 Carat yellow gold that can be literally rearranged and customised.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
10 Carat Gold Studded Ring with Black Diamond Pavè from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Sophisticated and minimal, the Microcosmo collection is composed of fine pieces in 10 Carat yellow gold that can be literally rearranged and customised.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
Fabulous 18.0 Carat Kunzite 5.0 Carat Ruby Contemporary Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Outstanding Italian contemporary design hand crafted of solid 18 Kt white as individual piece of jewellery. Set throughout with over 5.0 Ct of natural Rubies on blacked platinum. The...
Kunzite, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,525
1.20 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Modern Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern ruby and diamond ring. Ring size: US 8.25. Weight: 10 g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,630
Certified 1.64 Carat Ruby and 1.50 Carat Diamonds French Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The ruby weights 1.64 carats. The ring is hand made by my french jeweller, in gold 18K, the craft is handmade.
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$1,398
Victorian Belt Ruby Ring in Rose Gold 18 Karats Ruby Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
A late 19th century ring. Tested with 18 karat gold Finger size: 45 EU or 3.5 US (small change of size possible) Maximum width of the ring : 10 mm Estimated weight of the rubies...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,783 / item
18 Karat Gold, 0.20 Carat Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Three-Headed Snake Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, 0.20 carat Ruby, 0.03 carat Sapphire and 0.14 carat Diamond Three-Headed Snake Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,450
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring flaunts a 1.04 carats oval-cut natural Ruby set atop a bed of 10 white round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$10,200
5.66 Carat Illusion Set Yellow Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Composition: 18K White Gold 10 Round Diamonds: 0.29 carats 4 Yellow Illusion Diamonds: 1.84 carats 108 Round Rubies: 3.53 carats Diamond Quality: VS, G/H About Butani: Family-run...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,374 / item
18 Karat Gold and 0.18 Carat Ruby Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.18 carat pave-set Rubies. Band of eternity carrying poems of divine love by Persian poet Mansur Al Hallaj, in diamonds and 18 Kara...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,410
Vintage 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring Set with Sapphire Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Dordogne, FR
Stunning vintage 18 carat yellow gold marquise ring. Made in the UK In very good condition Set with a sapphire in the center approx 5 mm x 4 mm Surrounded by 10 rubies followed by 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Navette Ruby and Diamond Ring, Ruby Marquise Ring, Engagement Ruby Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Details: 10 carat rose gold Circa 1.3 CT of calibrated rubies Circa 1.4 CT of diamonds Current size: US 7.5 EU 17.5 Weight: 4.1 g
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$43,487
Certified 13.52 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
When untreated rubies of over 10 carats weight are a rarity, imagine what this 13½ carat untreated ruby must be then!
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.15 Carat Amethyst Diamonds and Rubies
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 10 Round Diamonds - 0.20 ct, G/ VVS - 6 Rubies - 0.23 ct - 1 Amethyst - 1.15 ct - 18K White Gold - Weight: 7.59 g - Size: 17 mm This elegant ring from the Coral collection of Jewe...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring, Ruby Marquise Ring, Engagement Ruby Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Details: 10 carat rose gold Circa 1.3 CT of calibrated rubies Circa 1.4 CT of diamonds Current size: US 7.5 EU 17.5 Weight: 4.1 g
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,800
Edwardian Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
The four old European cut diamonds weigh approximately .10 carats each for .40 carats total. The ring is marked with ‘18ct’ for 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.15 Carat Amethyst Diamonds and Rubies
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 10 Round Diamonds - 0,20 ct, G/ VVS - 6 Rubies - 0,23 ct - 1 Amethyst - 1,15 ct - 18K White Gold - Weight: 7,59 g - Size: 17 mm This elegant ring from the Coral collection of Jewe...
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,164
14ct Yellow Gold 0.95ct Ruby & 1.70ct Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
14ct Yellow Gold 0.95ct Ruby & 1.70ct Diamond Dress Ring Introducing our captivating Pre-Loved 14ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Dress Ring, a versatile masterpiece that seamlessly t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,250 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold White Enamel Ring with 0.16 Carat Princess Cut Ruby
Located in Istanbul, 34
From the Vortex Collection, Disc Ring is crafted of 14K Gold inlaid with white enamel, a simple and an elegant design. The perfect stacking ring for everyday, designed for the modern...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$12,990
1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Nicky Burles has long been inspired by Art Deco fine jewellery, this beautiful, handmade, 18 karat white gold ring pays homage to this classic period. A rare, natural Burmese ruby of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Paris Craft House 11.08 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring/Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 11.08ct YSP Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond Ring/Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold. This ring and its stones are detachable and could convert into a beautiful pendant. *Ch...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Winged Ruby Engagement Ring, 1.78CT Ruby, Marquis diamonds, 18K White Gold, GRS
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ruby Engagement Ring - Wing Ruby Ring, 1.78CT ruby + Marquis diamonds, 18K White gold, ruby jewelry, Unique ruby ring, birthstone jewelry Jewelry Material: White Gold 18k (the gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,850
Ruby Diamond Ring In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
2.81 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight: 5.1 Grams Ruby Weight: 2.01 Carat (9.00x7.00 Millimeters) Diamond Weight: 0.80 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,500
Vivid Ruby Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
By Treasure of Shahrazad
Located in Suriyawong Bangeak, TH
This 18kt white ring will make a magnificent example for that special occasion. It Features a 2.90 carat vivid ruby with intense colour throughout the stone, Also to complement the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$775
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Treasure of Shahrazad
Located in Suriyawong Bangeak, TH
If you love flowers, This will be the perfect Ring for you. The ring is carefully set with tiny ruby,s intricately cut to perfection. It features 2.25 carats of ruby,s followed by 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Un-Heated 3.01 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Stunning Hand made, 18 Carat Yellow and White gold Dress Ring, Set with a Certified, Natural, Un-heated 'Deep Red' Mozambique, 3.01 carat Round Ruby as per GSL AA61947/2U, set in Yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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