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
Unavailable|$3,778
Vintage Flower Rubies & Diamonds Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Full Brilliant cut Diamonds and Rubies. 14k White Gold Number of Diamonds: 10 - Total Diamonds Weight: 0.50 Carats Number of Rubies: 25 - Total Rubies Weight: 4.25 Carats Cur...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. There is a 1.01 carat, natural ruby, prong set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage pear shape ruby and white diamond ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.15 Carat of Cabochon Ruby and 0.85 Carat Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring On Rose
Located in MIlan, IT
18 KT rose gold Cocktail ring set with 10 oval shape cabochon ruby and 0.85 carats round diamonds color G clarity VS the gold is worked as a torshon motif Made in Italy comes in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,980
Frederic Sage 1.26 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Bridal Ring
By Frederic Sage
Located in New York, NY
14K WG 1.26 RUBY CENTER LARGE DIAMOND HALO WITH MICROSET DIAMOND SHANK AND DIAMONDS UNDERNEATH BASKET OAK Cocktail Engagement Bridal Ring RUBY 1.26 CT 10 DIA 0.72 Carats 40 DIA 0.38 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
The under carriage of this ring has been delicately hand pierced, it's finished with a softly rounded up swept band. 2 Baguettes total 0.40 carat F colour and VS clarity 2 Princess...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
.71 Carat Pear Cut Ruby Set in 0.36 Carat Diamond Surround of 18 Carat Gold
By DesignsOnDiamonds
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
Birthstone of July and the anniversary gem for 15th, 40th and 80th, with the Star Ruby being the gem for the 52nd anniversary. Hardness : 9 on the Mohs Scale (Diamond is a 10) *Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Halo Ring in 10 Carat Yellow Gold Black Diamonds and Opal from Iosselliani
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
Sophisticated and dainty, the ring is crafted in Italy in 10 Karat yellow gold.
Opal, Black Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$48,000
GIA Certified Siegelson Diamond Ruby Ring
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring by Siegelson, New York A ring composed of a central collet-set diamond sided by rubies; mounted in 18-karat gold • 1 diamond; total weighing 1.79 carats •...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,761
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century Victorian ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver set with a center old European cut diamond .18 carat (color and clarity grade: J/K, vs/si), 30 rose cut diamonds and 10...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,233
585 yellow gold ring with rubies and diamonds; certificate included
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful piece of jewellery for lovers of classic elegance and refined colour combinations—a ring that effortlessly unites value and style. Item Details: Condition: Pre-owned – ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,900
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
7.50 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight: 5.3 Grams Ruby Weight: 6.50 Carat (6.00x4.00 Millimeters) Quantity: 10 Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.36 Carat Ruby with White Kyte Diamonds Hand Painted Anemone Cocktail Ring
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
Floreal Cockatil Ring featuring in the centre a 1.36 Carat Oval Ruby framed by Hand-Painted Yellow Pistils and 10 White Kyte Diamonds for 1.00 Carat. The petals of this Anemone Cockt...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$8,500 / item
14k Yellow Gold Time Traveler Star Chart Angles Ring with Natural Marquis Ruby
By Jason McLeod Jewelry
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Artisan Jeweler: Jason McLeod Collection: Time Traveler Materials: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural 0.75ct Marquis Cut AA Quality Ruby Diamonds: Natural Brilliant Cut VS-S...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,465
Bridal Cluster Ruby Diamond Ring in White Gold 18 Karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Cluster ruby diamond ring in white gold 18 karats. Cluster halo ring with an oval ruby in closed setting in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$980
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Openwork Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ladies emerald, ruby, and diamond openwork wide band ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$19,000
Certified 1.55 Carat Natural Ruby and Baguette Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Dress Ring, Set with One 1.55 Carat Certified Natural Oval Mozambique Ruby "Deep Red" GSL # AA57355 in Yellow gold Square Claws, Surrounded by...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Edwardian Rare 1.80 Carat Natural Siam Ruby Duo Natural Pearl Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner Magnificent, very unique, Edwardian period panel ring – 1905 ca Boasting glorious workmanship of the time and tasteful panel design set with rarest gems on earth –...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Snakes Ring, 1890s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 62 & 19¾ , Size US 10 , Size UK: T½ - Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$2,449
Certified Ruby Diamond Oval Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
SPECIFICS: Ring size: UK size N/O US size 7 1/3 Setting measures 12 x 10 mm Height off the finger is 7 mm Shank measures 3 mm at the shoulders to 2 mm at the back Ruby measures 7.6 ...
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$49,572
5.95 Carat Pink Spinel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This classic ring is done in 18-karat white gold. The 17 VS clarity and G color diamonds sparkle in white gold but do not overpower the intense pink Spinel from Tanzania.
Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Victorian Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Engagement Ring, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 64 & 20½ , Size US 10¾ , Size UK: V - Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Unavailable|$6,560
J.Ray Style Ruby Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Ideal for collectors, milestone celebrations, or anyone shopping for a refined yet modern piece. Ruby: 2.20 carats, Baguettes Diamonds: 1.07 carats, Round Brilliant cut 14k White...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,000
Carved Blue Moonstone Diamonds Sapphires Rubies 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Exquisite Carved Moonstone Diamonds Sapphires Rubies 14k White Gold Ring. This is a beautiful vintage ring set with an amazing 8.82 carat carved moonstone with a happy face.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,896
1.67 Carat Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This open modern shank ring is done in 14-karat two tone gold. The 9 VS clarity and G color diamonds sparkle in the white gold and are graduated in size to not overpower the pinkish ...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,797
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Ring Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
In the centre 10 luminous rubies totalling 0.80 carats sweep around a diamond shaped daylight.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Kian Design Platinum Gold Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rubino Ring This stunning platinum and 18 carat yellow gold ring is set with an extraordinary cushion cut ruby complemented with a cluster of diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Iconic Round Yin Yang Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
A piece of art full of color and personality that offers and creates a fire ball itself. • 18k yellow gold (12 g). • Carat total weight of diamonds 0.54 over 10 gems , clarity VS1 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,020 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, 0.45 Carat Sapphire and Pearl Stackable Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver stacked ring adorned with 0.40 carat Cultured Pearls, 0.45 carat square-cut Sapphires, and calligraphy: "العمر السالم" - "The safe life" Sapphire:...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,252
Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Ring 8 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Ring 8 Karat White Gold and with 10 Ruby stones and 10 White Diamonds at 0.90 carats set in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
The Mab Ethical Engagement Ring 0.63 ct Ruby Heart 18ct Fairmined Gold Diamonds
Located in London, London
The Mab ethical engagement ring centres on an ethical ruby heart of 0.63 carats and two chocolate diamonds set into 18ct Fairmined gold.
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,030
Bvlgari vintage emerald cut diamonds & baguettes rubies ring in yellow gold.
By Bulgari
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Bvlgari ruby & diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. 5 emerald cut diamonds (approx. 0.50 carat), F-G color, VVS-VS clarity. 10 baguette rubies (approximately 1.50 carat).
Yellow Gold
1.57 Carat Pear Rubelite Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's 18-karat white gold cocktail ring is encrusted with 1.15 carats of shimmering white diamonds, 2.69 carats of pink sapphires, 0.23 carats of rubies and centered with a sidewa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Ruby Cabochon and Ideal cut Diamond ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
The split shanks have 20 - 1.75mm round channel set G VS Ideal cut melee diamonds that weigh a total of .52 carats. The total diamond carat weight is 1.53 carats, and the ruby cab...
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$2,000
Peach Carnelian with Pave Set Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stylish peach Carnelian cabochon ring makes an unforgettable fashion statement. With 70 pave-set Rubies and 32 pave-set Diamonds, weighing in at 2 Carats total, the ring shines ...
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$68,570
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 3.05ct Pigeon Blood Ruby Two-wear Ring/Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
The GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 3.05ct Pigeon Blood Two-wear Ring/Necklace is a versatile piece that can be worn as both a ring and necklace. With a stunning 3.05 carat Pigeon Blood gemstone, ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,250 / item
3 carat face look Emerald shape Piecut diamond with a Border of ruby & diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This ring is made with 0.70carat Pie cut diamonds Invisible set diamonds giving a look of 3 carat face look diamond VVS clarity ,EF color diamonds are use 3 carat emerald cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,995
3.20 Carats No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Platinum Ring With 10 Natural No Heat Burma Pink Sapphires Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 3.20 Carats. This Ring Is A Size 6.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,450
Oval Ruby Diamond Band
Located in Carmel, CA
This piece features 3 rubies for a total of 1.95 carats, 10 baguette cut diamonds for .17 total carats and 20 round brilliant diamonds for .18 total carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Richard Krementz Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring RKG 1866 Cert
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
GIA Richard Krementz Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring RKG 1866 This gorgeous estate ring is crafted in luxurious and expensive platinum with 18 yellow gold accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,850
StyleRocks Rainbow Gold Ring
By StyleRocks
Located in Sydney, AU
This rainbow ring, set in 9 carat rose gold, captures the imaginations of gemstone lovers through showcasing both precious and semi-precious gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
10ct Oval Queen Ruby & Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold St
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Solid 18kt White Gold (shown in picture) ◆Ruby Weight: 10 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1.75 CT ◆Diamond Shape: Paper Diamond Round mixed ◆Total Weight: 16.4 Gram
Unavailable|$19,800
Robin Woolard Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Red Gold Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed and made in San Francisco. Size 7. Ring can be sized upon request. -4 Princess Cut Burmese Rubies 1.40 carat t.w. -4 Oval Cut Diamonds 1.30 carat t.w.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,076 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Green Amethyst Snake Double Finger Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Green Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Statement Snake Double Finger Ring. 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Double Finger adorned with a Victori...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver...
4.33 Carat Eternity Band Gold with Mixed Fancy Shaped Semi Precios Gemstones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featured is a hand crafted 18 karat yellow gold ring with 10 semi precious gemstones weighing 8.00 grams finished with a lightly brushed texture size 7.00 USA Featured stones 1 squa...
Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k ...
Unavailable|$1,333 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Champagne Diamond/Diamond "We are One" Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Eternity-style Band adorned with Calligraphy, 0.50 carat Champagne Diamonds and 0.28 carat Diamonds. A classic band adorned with 0.50 carat Champag...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, S...
Art Deco 2.30 Ct Natural No Heat Siam Ruby 1.0 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Gemstone of Romance An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby three stone ring elegantly crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold Set to the centre with a beautiful and rare to achieve Natural No He...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$816 / item
Rose Gold and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
Hand made in 9 karat Rose gold this dainty little ring has 2 Diamonds making up the Cherries which weight at approximately .10 carats all together.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,200 / item
"Chamomiles" 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
When ready it will be dispatched with 1stdibs facilities for free. The ring details: Diamonds - G color, VS clarity - approximately 1 carat (the quantity could be changend accordi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,450 / item
"Chamomiles" 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
When ready it will be dispatched with 1stdibs facilities for free. The ring details: Diamonds - G color, VS clarity - approximately 0,4 carat (the quantity could be changend accor...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,500 / item
1.5 Ct Baguette Diamond Ring Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Holon, IL
This is a luxurious salt and pepper diamond engagement ring. It is made of solid 14k gold and set with a oval-shaped salt and pepper diamond in its center. The center diamond is surr...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$24,260
Youmna Fine Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Harlequin Necklace with Rubies
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Metal: 18K White Gold Precious Stones: Rubies (approximately 10cts) Please allow for slight variations in measurements as pieces are handmade Youmna's 18K white gold Harlequin Neckl...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Diamond Cluster Ruby Lavaliere Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A breathtaking diamond cluster ruby lavaliere pendant necklace in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Youmna 18 Karat White Gold and Rubies Detachable Drop Earrings Necklace Suite
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is perfectly set off with the Harlequin earrings in 18K white gold with nearly 20 carats of rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Youmna 18 Karat White Gold and Rubies Detachable Drop Earrings Necklace Suite
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is perfectly set off with the Harlequin earrings in 18K white gold with nearly 20 carats of rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Youmna Fine Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Harlequin Stud Earrings with Rubies
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Youmna's 18K White Gold and Rubies Harlequin Stud Earrings are set with nearly 10 carats of rubies, and perfectly match both her Harlequin Ruby Necklace and Ballet Russes Ruby Cockta...
Ruby, 18k 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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