Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1990, 0.60ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring, circa 1990, takes the classic alternating-stone band and gives it a vivid twist, trading an all-diamond row for a rhythm of ruby and diamond in cool white gold. Fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,220Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wide Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 14k yellow gold cocktail ring showcases approximately 3 carats of vibrant natural Burma rubies, beautifully complemented by sparkling natural diamonds. The impressive ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Floral Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Filigree Ring featuring an 8×6 mm natural oval ruby, accented with sparkling round and baguette diamonds. Vintage-inspired elegance perfect ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Ring Exquisite Antique 14K Pink Gold Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Ring featuring 16 rose-cut diamonds and 16 natural round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Marquise Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Band Ring Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Band Ring featuring 1 marquise-cut ruby, 16 princess-cut rubies, and 32 brilliant r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gemstone Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold ring featuring a vibrant trio of natural gemstones,ruby, emerald, and sapphire accented with four brilliant round diamonds. Top measures 3/4 wide; size 7.75 w...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Ruby Men's Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold men's ring featuring 6 brilliant round diamonds (0.13 carats) and 12 natural rubies (0.32 carats) in a sleek designer band. Size 8.25, weighs 7.5 grams. Resizing avail...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Spiral Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold floral spiral ring featuring 22 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.7 carats and 8 natural round rubies totaling 0.2 carats. This vintage-inspired estate piece...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.21ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond 0.21 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vibrant Citrine Yellow Gold Ruby Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary bright yellow Citrine ring set in rich 14-carat matte yellow gold. At its heart lies a 4 -carat hand-cut Citrine that shimmers with...
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot & Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary grass green Peridot ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a 3.5-carat Peridot that shimmers with breathtaking br...
Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a graceful bypass design set with marquise diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats total we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bull With Ruby Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bull ring is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, combining warm and cool tones to emphasize the sculptural figural design. Ruby accents totaling 0.06ctw add vivid colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#54
Located in Hicksville, NY
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#54 Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Di...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.28 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.18 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.7 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.42 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.28 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.8 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.66 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Flush Set Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage band ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and accented with 0.25ctw of flush-set rubies. The low-profile gemstone setting keeps the surface smooth and streamlined, allowin...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Fashion Ring, 1.00 Carat Rubies
Located in Covington, LA
Details Three oval natural rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat Two oval diamonds totaling approximately 0.44 carat Approximately 1.44 carats total gemstone weight Alternating ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Bold Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold bold designer ring featuring a round amethyst center stone, surrounded by 0.50 carats of white sapphires and 1 carat of rubies. Top width 3/4 inch, size 5, weighs 11 g...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring. Featuring a vibrant floral design, the ring showcases 7 natural round rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Ruby 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This exquisite 14K white gold band ring showcases three vibrant natural oval rubies, totaling 1.1 carats, complemented by 50 brilliant round diamonds that enhance its dazzling elegan...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Fashion Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K yellow gold fashion ring featuring a natural odd-shaped ruby surrounded by brilliant round diamonds. Estate band measures 1/2 inch wide, size 6.75 (resizing available), ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring This elegant estate ring features a natural ruby center stone measuring 10 mm × 8 mm and weighing approximately 2 carats. The ruby is acc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Antique 3 Stone Ruby Diamond Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold antique 3-stone ring featuring a vibrant emerald-cut ruby at its center, weighing 2 carats. The ruby is flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling 0.7 carats, creat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Designer Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring. Featuring a stunning natural ruby weighing 1 carat, this ring is surrounded by 44 brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Designer Ring Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Designer Ring featuring 41 brilliant round diamonds, 2 natural round emeralds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst Ruby Pave Diamond Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Experience the perfect combination of elegance and color with this 14K White Gold Gemstone Ring. Featuring a striking natural oval amethyst, measuring approximately 12mm by 10mm, the...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Heart Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Ruby: 1 heart-shaped: 0.34ct Diamonds: 28 round cut: 0.13cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two extra shipping days fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,044Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This custom-designed ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centers on a vibrant 2.28ct emerald-cut pink tourmaline. The elonga...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Fashion Ring, 0.71 Carat Ruby
Located in Covington, LA
Details Oval natural ruby weighing approximately 0.71 carat Round diamonds totaling approximately 0.16 carat Crafted in 14K white gold Diamond halo surrounding the oval ruby Diamond-...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.18 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.14 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 8 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.54 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.38 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.54 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.46 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.08 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.88 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.34 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.54 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Chalcedony Quartz Sapphire Ruby Diamond Snake Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold designer ring featuring a large polished chalcedony quartz center stone (~14mm), accented with natural sapphires, rubies, and brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.4 car...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring Band Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 14K white gold ring features 15 natural oval rubies totaling 5 carats and 22 brilliant round diamonds totaling 1 carats. The top of the band measures 0.5 inch wide, and sizing i...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold cocktail ring featuring one natural oval ruby nearly 1 carat surrounded by brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats. Estate ring measures size 7.25 (resizi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Graceful Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Graceful Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this vintage ring features a striking tapered design set with vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds across ...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Floral Engagement Ring 3.40 Ct Emerald Ruby Diamond Bridal Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
This exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring is an elegant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and nature-inspired design. The distinctive floral silhouette combines approximately 1.8...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Art Deco Ruby Tourmaline & Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover the captivating beauty of this extraordinary rainbow Art Deco style Ruby ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. Each stone sparkles from every angle. With magn...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Iconic BMW Circle Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A rare branded piece of Automotive Lifestyle Jewelry. Featuring the iconic BMW roundel logo Hand set with .60tcw Diamonds and .12tcw Rubies. Hand-crafted 18K 750 Go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Size 6 1/2
Located in Montgomery, AL
A striking vintage ruby eternity band crafted in 14K yellow gold, with vivd round rubies encircling the entire ring. The warm gold and deep ruby tones give it a rich, timeless look....
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Gold Rose Diamond Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Ring Exquisite Antique 14K Pink Gold Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Ring featuring 7 rose-cut diamonds and 12 natural round r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Baguette Ruby Diamond Wide Band Ring Estate by EFFY
By Effy
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Brand: EFFY Material: 14K Two-Tone White and Rose Gold - durable and luxurious Design: Wide Band Ring with Baguette Cut Stones Stones: Rubies - 2.2 carats total, Baguette cut Acc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby 5 Stone Diamond Band Estate Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Metal: 14K White Gold Primary Stones: 5 Natural Oval Rubies Accent Stones: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.1 CTW Ring Size: 7 (sizing available for an addition...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Rubies: 4 round cut= 0.32cttw Diamonds: 40 round cut= 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: the ring measures 9.22mm wide at the top Si...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Edwardian Style Filigree Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby rests at the heart of this handcrafted Ruby Halo Ring, encased in an intricate openwork plaque. Delicate filigree scrolls weave through the center setting, beaut...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Stone Stackable Rings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold gemstone, stackable rings. The gold tests 56.5% with an XRF metal analyzer. There are about .50 total carats of diamonds and .50 total carats of natural emeralds, rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Filigree Estate Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold filigree ring featuring a vivid oval ruby accented with brilliant round and baguette diamonds. A timeless vintage-inspired piece with refined detail and rich ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - elegant and durable Center Stone: Oval Ruby - 4mm x 6mm, genuine gemstone Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total 0.1 carats, plus multiple smal...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add vintage-inspired charm to your collection with this Fabulous 14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Art Deco Ring. This exquisite piece features natural round rubies weighing 0.2 carats and...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - durable and elegant Center Stone: Burma Ruby - 7mm x 9mm, genuine gemstone Side Stones: 2 Burma Rubies - 4mm x 5mm each, total ruby weight 2.3 carats Ring...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring. Ring features a slightly larger central ruby encircled with eight vibrant round rubies, creating the appearance of a blooming ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 CT Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 14K white gold ruby and diamond Toi et Moi (You and Me) ring featuring a striking side-by-side design. Set with a GIA-certified oval-shaped, brilliant-cut, deep red unhea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity ring with ruby 14k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set ruby total 1.30ct - ring size U.S. 6 - EU 16.5(52) detailed description: The top of the ring is 3.0 mm wide and 2.6 mm high Ring size U.S. 6 - EU 16.5(5...
Ruby, 14k Gold
0.63ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 Stackable Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.37ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced Please note there are surface reaching inclusions. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.72ctw Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Size 3
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Marquise Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.12ctw Cut - Single C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
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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