14ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Rose Diamond Ring, German Mid-Century
Located in London, England
Bold and architectural, this German geometric ring is a chic example of mid-century modernist design, likely made in the 1930s or 1940s. Set in 14ct yellow gold with a platinum-topp...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Stackable Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is an elegant natural ruby full eternity band ring, beautifully crafted to showcase a continuous, unbroken sequence of gemstones symbolizing eternal love. Details:- Item Code:-...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 4.15cts & Diamond 0.45cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a gemstone set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.89 Carat Ruby & Diamond Half- Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band ring features 2.89 carats of natural rubies, set in 14K Yellow Gold. Each ruby measuring 5 x 3 mm and secured in a sleek channel setting, accented by 0.16 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rouge Reverie Ruby & Diamond Crossover Rose Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge Reverie Ring is a bold expression of contemporary luxury, featuring a wide rose gold crossover band with an invisible-set ruby channel and shimmering multi-row pavé diamonds. T...
Ruby, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Champaign Diamond Ring. 0.10ct Old Diamond Ruby Halo Silver 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Color: Champagne Accent Stones: Diamond, Ruby...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
4.4Ct Madagascar Ruby Estate Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.42-carat Madagascar ruby glows in a deep, warm red at the center of this solid 14K yellow gold estate ring, accented by six earth-mined diamonds. Madagascar is a celebrated moder...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.6Ct Madagascar Ruby Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A remarkable 7.66-carat Madagascar ruby anchors this solid 14K yellow gold ring, encircled by ninety-two earth-mined diamonds. This large, richly red ruby makes a true statement, its...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.21 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natura Round Cut Diamonds Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.90 Carats Natural Oval Red Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ruby trea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.57 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.57 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a slim bridal band design set with alternating round rubies and diamonds. The st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.45 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.45 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Emerald Cut Center Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Center Ruby Measures: Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.85 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.85 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.50 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.40 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.40 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats (Treated: Lead Glass Filling) Ruby Measures: 11.00 x 9.00mm Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.70 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.60 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 12.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 10.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Milgrain Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a slim bridal-style band with small round rubies and diamonds set across the...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Marquise Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14k Rose Gold This ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and features a marquise-cut ruby set horizontally in a sleek east-west bezel setting. The smooth,...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby, weighing 4.34 carat and Diamond weighing 0.35 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring – a masterpiece of timeless elegance an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Gold and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring. White and yellow gold floriform cluster band, center raised prong set round rubies, approximately 31 prong and bezel set accent rubies. Appro...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 0.50cts & Diamond 4cts Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby & Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage architectural synthetic ruby 14k yellow gold solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage solitaire ring is a beautifully geometric design from the 1970’s, centered by a synthetic round brilliant cut ruby weighing approximately 0.60 carat. Its vivid ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro GIA 1.51 carat diamond ruby 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Retro cluster ring is a striking jewel from the 1940’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats. Graded D color and SI1 clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Pearl Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. This late 19th century ring features a fabulous .50 carat ruby paired with natural pearls. The look is vintage chic at its antique best. Finely fashioned...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.05 ct - F/G - VS - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.2 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid-Century Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring 1960s Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .90ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. Surrounded by .40tcw Rubies and .24tc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,100
Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This channel-set eternity band is sleek and chic. The look is all about the 2.0 carats of rich red rubies. A glamorous everyday essential, it goes everyw...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Shark Fin Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Shark Fin Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a sculptural shark fin-inspired design with a bezel-set ruby accent. The sw...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.00 carat natural ruby, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.15 carats...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring centers a 0.95 carat natural ruby, a gemstone prized for its deep red saturation and association with passion and vit...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.23 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.28 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Band/Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Rose Gold Gemstone: Ruby, Diamond Size: 6.75 Weight: 3.4 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with ruby and old mine cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 10.25 - EU 20 (63) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Floral Ring 14K Gold
This floral ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.95 carats. The floral motif gives the 1.95-cara...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats, the piec...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Elegant Five-Stone Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A blend of color, brilliance, and elegance, this 14kt gold ring is designed to make a statement. Featuring five richly hued rubies totaling 1.51 carats, diamonds weighing 0.52 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,780Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Dual Ruby Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Dual Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified $5,950 310541 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5.01ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring, 14k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Certified 5.01 ct Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a GRS certified natural oval shaped red Ruby, weighing 5.01 carats, set in 14k R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite, Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite, Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a pastel violet-blue oval tanzanite set in four prongs at the center. Channe...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Target Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting vision of fiery brilliance and bold contrasts, this magnificent Art Deco inspired target ring is a masterpiece of vintage symmetry. Drawing the eye inward is a spectacular...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Statement Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Cigar Band Ring 1.2 Carat in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cigar band ring features a 1.2 carat natural pear-cut ruby, set in 14K yellow gold. The ruby measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm, securely set in a prong setting. The vibrant ruby...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Handmade Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Statement Ring, 1.52ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This halo statement ring showcases a vibrant 1.52 carat natural ruby, set in 14K Yellow Gold. The ruby measuring approximately 8 x 6 mm, secured in a classic prong setting. Surroundi...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Split Shank Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold, USA
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This split shank ring features a 0.42 carat natural ruby set in 14K white gold. The ruby measuring approximately 4.8 x 3.8 mm, securely set in a prong setting. The split shank is acc...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Ring Estate 14k White Gold Vintage Cocktail Band Jewelry Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish ruby & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Oval faceted ruby measures 8mm x 6mm, accented with an estimated 0.50 carats of diamonds (estimated at H-I ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.78 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.78 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Ring – 14K Gold, 3.71g / 0.12 t oz
Timeless passion rendered in precious materials, this ruby and diamond ring presents one of fine ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Ruby, Emerald and Mixed Gemstones Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Natural Emerald Natural Ruby Mixed Gemstones Ring – 14K Gold, 4.89g / 0.16 t oz
A richly layered composition of natural colored gemstones, this ring brin...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Retro Emerald-Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Retro Solitaire Citrine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 10 Carat Emerald-cut Citrine, accented by Syn. Rubies. Hand cr...
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crest Ring Skull Signet Emerald Ruby Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Signet Ring Emerald Ruby 14k Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Ring J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Signet is a signet ring handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, the r...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Ornate Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Size - 4 mm Cut - Round Cabochons Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Emerald - Size - 6.7 x 5 mm Cut - Oval Cabochon Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire total 1.60ct, ruby total 0.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.46ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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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