Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... GIA CERTIFIED VINTAGE 14K UNHEATED RUBY DIAMOND 14.88 CARAT VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 13.36 Carat Rich Red Ruby Crowned With 1.52 Carats of Spar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,842
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central drop ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is i...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cluster Halo Ring 10k Round .84ctw Flower Trio
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $25 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Round 1.43ctw Tiered
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $25 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.40ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Ruby Buckle Ring Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Sz 9.5 Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed jade & ruby (lab) buckle ring crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut jade measures 9mm. Two rubies (lab) measure 4mm x 1.5mm. The jade is in very ...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Ruby 10 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band is designed as a coiled snake with a grooved scale texture throughout Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in the head Weighing approximately 0.45 carat - H color wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Simulated Ruby Ring Size 8 #16928
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Simulated Ruby Ring Size 8 This gorgeous ring is meticulously crafted from 10K yellow gold in a beautiful design that features 5 simulated rubies! Ring size: 8 Shan...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Caliber Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.65 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Art Deco 10K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 10K gold ring set with a row of rubies and diamonds. There are five rubies and four diamonds. This is a small ring, size UK F / US 3, and inside diameter 1.5 cm / .59 inch....
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Retro Men's Ring - 10k Rectangular Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Ruby Cut: Rectan...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.9 Grams Stone: Ruby (6x4 mm) & Accent Diamond (1.6-1.75 mm) Face of Ring: 19.5 x 10.5 x 6.0 mm Size: 7 Hallmark: 10K Tested ITEM #:BR-1078-101823-01
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Ring .53ct Marquise Yellow Gold Antique Original 1870's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1870's Ruby Ring .53ct Marquise Cut Yellow Gold Victorian Featuring a Gorgeous .53ct Genuine Natural Marquise Cut Ruby Center We Weighed the Ruby Bef...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 10.75
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.9 Grams Stone: Ruby (16 x 12 mm) & H SI1 Diamond (2.25 mm) Face of Ring: 18 x 18 x 5 mm Size: 10.75 Hallmark: 10K ITEM #:BR-1062-092823-18
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Ruby Amor Love Ring Size 6.5
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is 14k yellow gold. It features the Spanish word for Love, AMOR and a stunning little 3mm pink ruby gemstone. The face of this ring measures 5/16 of an i...
Ruby, 10k Gold
An old ring with a pink ruby and diamonds from the late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Former marquise ring from the end of the 19th century (around 1860-1870), a ring made of yellow gold, approx. 0.420-0.550, with a centrally placed cabochon-cut ruby, weighing approx....
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Ring Seed Pearls .25ct Original 1940's Hammerman Bros Antique 10K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1940's Ruby Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring .25ct Yellow Gold Features Two Genuine Natural Round Cut Ruby Gemstones Totaling .25ct Genuine Seed Pe...
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$499
"The Papillan" Ruby Bow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pre Order Your Custom Make Papillan Ruby Ring Today "The Papillan" Solid White Gold Bow Ruby Ring This stunning ring features a solid white gold bow design adorned with a deep red...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage circa 1980s Sapphire & Deep Pear Cut Red Ruby 10 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 10 carat yellow gold, this darling 1980s vintage ring features a pear-shaped dark red ruby in a rubover setting cradled between overlapping curved rows of deep blue sapphi...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Certified 1.65 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Corundum From Afghan Mine Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Faceted Ruby Weight: 1.65 Carat Dimension: 7.99x5.78x3.55 Mm Origin: Jagdalek Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: Available . Ruby is a precious gemstone that is highly ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Natural Cushion Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round-Cut Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Natural Opal Ring is crafted in 10-karat Yellow gold and features a 1.41 carat 1 Pc Natural Ethiopian Opal, 12 Pcs Round Cut Hot Pink Ruby with 0.24 Carats and 16 Pcs ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby 10k White Gold Oval Cut with Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K White Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 0.55 carat, Baguette...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Ruby with Round-Cut Diamond 10k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K White Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 0.84 carat Ruby and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Classic Pear-Cut Ruby with Round-Cut Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut 2 pcs 0.88 carat Ruby and...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Square-Cut Ruby 10k Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Square-cut 10 pcs 1.27 carat Ruby ac...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Ruby with Round-Cut Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 2.22 carat Ruby and...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Lion's Head Ring with Diamond Eyes and Ruby Tongue
Located in Endwell, NY
This exquisite ring is an eye-catching statement piece. Crafted from 10kt yellow gold with beautiful detail. The lion’s head ring is accented with diamonds eyes and a ruby tongue. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Victorian Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central oval natural Ruby cabochon gem surrounded by a halo of nine gorgeous natural round Emeralds of incredible color and stunning...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880 Victorian Hand Engraved Star Set Pearl and Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Victorian band set in 10K Rose gold adorned with star set rubies and at its center a lovely white seed pearl! This antique three-stone ring features a white seed pea...
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 10KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Antique Style Ruby and Diamond ring in 10KT rose gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.64gr GOLD: 10KT yellow gold NATURAL RUBY(S) Clarity/Color: Slightly Included/Pinkish Red Size: 10x8mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$395
10 Kt Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Towson, MD
10 kt yellow and white gold ring. The ring contains one-center, prong-set rectangular approximately 2.70 carats synthetic ruby. The ring contains channel-set synthetic rubies on each...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.66 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique 0.66 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing 0.66 carat, graded G color, I1 clarity. Accented by six...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, Round Ruby Halo Ring Engagement Ruby Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Rich and juicy, this Art Deco ring is a perfect alternative enagement ring. Classy and well-balanced, this antique ring dates to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in Constantinopl...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Ring Seed Pearls .25ct Original 1940's Hammerman Bros Antique 10K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1940's Ruby Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring .25ct Yellow Gold Features Six Genuine Natural Round Cut Ruby Gemstones Totaling .25ct Genuine Seed Pe...
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring .30ct Marquise Cut 10K Yellow Gold Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ruby Ring .30ct Marquise Cut 10K Yellow Gold Brand New Features a Genuine Natural .30ct Marquise Cut Ruby Gemstone Center 100% Natural Ruby Gemstone .30 Carat Gemstone Weight R...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Solitaire Ring .55ct Round Sz 8 Original 1860's Antique 10K Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Victorian Antique from 1860's-1880's Ruby Solitaire Ring .55ct Round Cut Sz 8 Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Natural .55ct Round Ruby Gemstone Center Ruby Entice...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring .66ct Ripley Howland Original 1890's Antique Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Victorian Antique from 1890's-1900's Ruby Diamond .66ct Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Natural .60ct Round Ruby Gemstone Center Deep Hand Carved E...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold
Ruby Classic Pyramid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Over one-half carat of ruby gemstones step up in classic pyramid style to create this bright cheerful cocktail ring. Set in ten carat 10K yellow gold, a colorful wave of twenty seven...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.84 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 10-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.84 carat and Round-cut White Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$495
1980s Ruby Ring in 10 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 10 Karat yellow gold (stamped THL 10K) ring set with fifty-five round red rubies. The ring is a finger size 8.
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$500 / item
LB Exclusive 10K Yellow Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Make a statement with this dramatic half-eternity ring. Fashioned from 10k yellow gold is a 5mm band with a top height measuring 3mm. The channel of rectangular step cut rubies sitti...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Created Ruby Filigree Ring, 10K White Gold, Red Ruby Ring, Vintage Engag
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat white gold created ruby filigree ring. This ring features an asscher cut created ruby weighing approximately 1.15 carats, prong set in a floral filigree ring with ...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl Flower Ring Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful romantic antique Victorian ring with three lovely flowers with Ruby centers and Pearl petal surrounds. I love the motif of the three flowers. The flowers are ce...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1880 Intertwined Snake Studded with Paste Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire & Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial Victorian 10K double headed snake ring with diamond and ruby paste heads and two pairs of glowing paste eyes, one set of "emerald" green paste and the other "sapphire" o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
3.50ct. Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring 10kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Natural Ruby Ring 3.50ct Oval ruby . Even tone. Transparent. 10kt. yellow gold Ring: 10.5mm wide Depth: 5.7mm 5.2 grams Ring size: 8.25 May resize this ring.
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Aesthetic Movement Ruby Opal Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
If opals are one of your favorite gemstones, you will find this Antique Aesthetic Movement Ruby Opal Flower Cluster Ring very attractive. Opals, a technicolor dream in a black and wh...
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2.06 Carat Natural Ruby 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in LA, CA
10K Yellow Gold 2.06 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 0.38 Carat
White Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
10k white gold oval ruby and diamond halo ring. A timeless diamond halo ring with a 0.60 carat oval ruby in the center. A delicate band makes this dainty and classic! The diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Opal and Ruby Temple Ring circa 1950, 1.25 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Antique Temple, ring is colorful and tall measuring 17mm tall by 16 mm wide. The ring is mostly hand made with 8- round fire colored opals (3.55mm) and 8 rubies (1.80-3.65mm). The de...
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond navette ring. This ring features a prong set, round cut ruby with a round cut diamond to the top and bottom, all set in a swirl, navette moti...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10 karat yellow gold Diamonds: 11 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Gemstones: Ruby = 1.00cttw Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire American Flag Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful American Flag statement ring. This ring is made up of red rubies, white diamonds and blue sapphire set in 14 karat white gold. The way the ring was created allows for the p...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Gemstone Ring Vintage Princess Ruby Garnet Citrine Tiger Eye Quartz Ring
Located in Austin, TX
COLORFUL MULTI GEMSTONE PRINCESS RING. This fabulous mid-century "Princess" style ring features a dazzling variety of colorful gemstones, including garnet, ruby, and citrine, smokey ...
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Spinel, Tiger's Eye, 10k ...
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Two-Tier Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Two Tier Ring 0.18 total diamond weight. 0.20 total ruby weight. Size 7 4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 10k Yellow Gold RING SIZE: 6.5 TOTAL WEIGHT: 3.1 grams REF # 12071-6-PYX
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.4 Carat Aquamarine Ruby Cocktail Ring 10 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cocktail Ring with a central 4.4 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine accented by 6 fine Red Rubies. The jewels are set in a retro inspired setting in 10 Karat Gold. The vibrant ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 10k Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Tsavorite Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Tsavorite Ring. Diamond 0.15 ct, VS clarity, H colour, Sapphire medium light moderately strong blue, 0.20ct, Ruby, medium moderately strong Red, 0.,18 ct,...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 10 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby 3-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian 3-Stone Engagement Ring with a rose cut oval diamond in the center and oval rubies on either side! #R0331 Metal: 10K Rose Gold Weight: 1.4 Grams Diamond Weight: Approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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