Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.62 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 13.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.36 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 18.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.60 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.72 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.51 carats with Diamond 0.93 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.36 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 18.74 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 15.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.50 carats with Diamond 2.90 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight 18.28 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.36 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Blue Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin stackable band ring handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold. The stunning ring is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold beads and has a velv...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.88 carat with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.72 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Heart Motif Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamonds Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisibly Set 2.25Ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Charles Krypell, jewelers since 1976. This ring is a perfect example of fine craftsmanship featuring invisibly set baguette cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. The 3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG 2.0 Carat Ovale Ruby and 1.13 Carat Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
Get your engagement ring from romantic Italy and start the most wonderful journey! An 18 Kt Yellow and White Gold Band Ring with: - a 7x9 mm Oval Faceted Natural Ruby of estimated w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.00ct Ruby, 0.17ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A retro Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1990. This Byzantine style ring is bezel set with a round cut sapphire of 0.18 carat approximately to ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.90 carat Eternity Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.29 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Ruby, White Gold
Opal, Tsavorite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 5.80 carats, Tsavorite 0.17 carat, Ruby 0.32 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.24 carat and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.6 cm Rin...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 2.80CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.30 grams 2.5 mm in width Size 7 23 rubies MM40YR ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Diamond and Ruby Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This gorgeous piece is microscopically decorated all around with gold beads and wires - granulation Byzantine work made all...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
The gems are held within open framework claw settings in the 18 carat gold ring. This is a lovely Victorian ring dating to the 1880s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carats with Diamond 1.81 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 13.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.10 carats with Diamond 1.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.07 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.82 carat with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.26 carats with Diamond 2.58 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.2 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring set with 1.44 carats of round cut rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 1.93 carats ruby, 1.87 carats pink sapphire and .67 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.35 carats with Diamond 0.28 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.42 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Carat Multi Finger Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful custom made multi finger ring features 0.80 carat total weight natural rubies set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This amazing ruby and diamond ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features an oval cabochon ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amwaj Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby and Heart Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.91 ct) Ruby (Total Carat Weight: 0.34 ct) 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size: 49, 4.5, 9 Color and clarity: H, VS Weight: 3.04 g
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Coil Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat frosted rose gold snake ring centering a drop cabochon Ruby, weighing 4.83 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.35 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Natural Rubies Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Adorn yourself with this masterpiece, and let its beauty radiate around you, casting a spell of glamour and sophistication wherever you go. 18KT Rose Gold Rubies Ring: Metal: 18KT ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Ring with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring a pink oval-cut Ruby, weighing 1.29 Carats at its center. The band of this exquisite ring is divided into two...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian 1.10 carat Emerald and Ruby Ring, c.1820s
Located in London, GB
Exquisitely carved 18 carat yellow gold is adorned with emeralds and rubies in this beautiful Late Georgian ring.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Emerald Cut Thai Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring features a 1.40 Carat Emerald Cut Thai Ruby bezel set in 18 Karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate-Style 3.17 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 8ct Diamond Bombé Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
An exquisite example of fine sculptural jewelry, this striking cocktail ring is centered around a mesmerizing 3.17-carat pear-shaped ruby cabochon.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,500 / item
11.67 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Floral 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 2.25ct Rubies, New
Located in jaipur, IN
This captivating floral-inspired ring is crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, featuring a dazzling arrangement of pear-shaped rubies forming delicate petals.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with 52 rubies for a total weight of 0.41 carats.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Marquise Cut Ruby Clustered Dome Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamond Ruby Shape: Marquise Ruby Color: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Large Enameled Alligator Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Rubies, Rare, 1960s
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare Vintage enamel large double Alligator ring from the 1960's. This gorgeous figural ring features beautifully enameled Alligators in vibrant green & orange enamel, the two Alligat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Bow-Motif Fashion Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It is channel set with one fine rich red natural ruby, 18 round brilliant cut and 12 baguette cut natural diamonds in 14k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ball Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Icon of the 1950's, this ring is set with 5 round rubies and 4 round sapphires in star settings.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful ring showcases a natural GIA certified 3.51 carat oval cut Burma ruby, elegantly accented with 0.90 carat total weight of sparkling round and tapered baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,313Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby bezel set East-West style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.24 carat natural ruby and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.63 carats and diamonds of 0.02 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves mental stren...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Stacking Ring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Understated elegance, this unique diamond ruby double stack ring set delivers colorful impact and versatility. Two individual bands of bright eighteen karat 18k yellow gold nest toge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 2.80CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.30 grams 2.5 mm in width Size 7 23 rubies MM40YR ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby & Diamonds Ruby Total Carat Weight: 1.15 CTW Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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