Vintage French 2.28 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.28 carat diamond and 0.52Ct Ruby, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This bypass style ring has been crafted by French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels from rubies and diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
Modern Peridot Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 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
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
$3,485 / item
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold eternity band ring, showcasing 23 fine oval cut natural rubies prong-set weighing 4.23 total carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 2.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4.2 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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 eternity band ring, showcasing 24 fine round cut rubies prong-set weighing 1.78 total carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.44 carat and Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.13 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Oval Ruby 0.70 Carat Diamond Split Shank 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Distinguished by its dynamic silhouette and rich chromatic contrast, this sophisticated cocktail ring is expertly forged in luminous 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A uniquely-designed ring showcasing a 1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby surrounding the center stone are brilliant-cut round diamonds in an 18 karat rose gold mounting. 124 diamonds weigh 1.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...
18 Karat Solid Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
French 20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Couture - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx 0.33 Ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Architectural in design and as beautiful from the side as from the front, this stunning ring is made from rich 18 karat yellow gold. Central is an oval convex black onyx encrusted wi...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphires and Rubies Greek Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.79 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this elegant ring features a 2.79 carat oval Mozambique ruby at its center.
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Greek Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Ring featuring the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.7ct ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a geometric band, a 1.7 carat ruby and 0.6 carat diamonds / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond 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: Diamonds, rubies, and South Sea pearl Diamond Shape: ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style granulation work.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.75 carats, Diamond 1.01 carats with Black Diamond 1.10 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 58 "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine-style bead granulation and a unique velvet background.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Dalben 1.55 Carat Hart Shape Slice Cut Ruby Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,55 carat hart shape slice cut ruby ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.18 Carat Ruby SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.18 Carat Ruby SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold features octagon cut ruby set in center with diamond set beside it.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor wide band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine-style bead granulation and a unique velvet background.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 3.06 Carat decorated by 2 colorless trillion shape diamonds i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.27 Carat decorated by 8 colorless round shape diamonds in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.94 Carat decorated by 10 colorless round shape diamonds in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring, 6.00ct Rubies, 1980s
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, the ring features emerald-cut rubies totaling approximately 6.00 carats, accented by round-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.36 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Princess Cut Natural Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.20 Carat Natural Ruby Princess Cut Ring 14K White Gold 100% Natural Rubies 1.20CTW Red SI 14K White Gold Channel set, 2.4 grams 2 mm in width Size 7 34 rubies MM45WR ALL OUR ITE...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4cts Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.79 carats, Ruby 6.55 carats and Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 17.21 gram...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.19 carat baguette cut natural ruby accented with two white diamonds weighing 0.04 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver. Delightful antique ring, it is decorated on its top with 5 oval rubies in fall surmounted on both sides of a line of 2x7 rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
16 Fine Rubies weighing 9.59 Carats. 1 Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 0.56 Carats. Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features a captivating emerald-cut ruby as its centerpiece, surrounded by 10 additional trapezoid cut rubies, creating ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total Gem weight: 0.80 Carat Diamond weight: 0.30Carat Ruby weight: 0.50 Carat Length: 11 mm top of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
GIA Certified 1.83 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.83 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring A simple and beautiful ring with a 1.08 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Ruby as its center and natural Round...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond 6.10 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful brilliant cushion cut natural corundum ruby is GIA certified, prong set in 18 karat yellow gold and surrounded by prong-set tapered baguette and round diamonds in a timeles...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Red Sapphire Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Prasiolite Diamonds Ruby Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegance and sophistication come together in this stunning ring crafted in 18-carat white gold, a jewel that captivates the eye thanks to its extraordinary composition of precious st...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.27 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat and Ruby 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.51 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 1.20 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 0.88 carat total - transparent medium purplish pink Prong set in basket and flanked by clustered round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.40 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
All the stones are claw set in 18 carat white gold. The band is also made of 18 carat white gold and features excellent detailing on the underside of the gallery.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Onyx and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.70 carat, Onyx and Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.12 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.79 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.27 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with White Topaz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.58 carats with White Topaz 23.33 carats and Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.56 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 5.34 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.22 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 2.58 carat ruby diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring is a bold 1980’s design, centered by a GIA-certified cushion cut ruby weighing 2.58 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,904Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.15 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat and Cabochon Ruby 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 11.05 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hemmerle 5.40 carats Ruby Cabochon Ring, Munich Germany, 1980s
By Hemmerle
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Gorgeous stones, extraordinary goldsmithing, and very little interest in convention. Three richly colored ruby cabochons, totaling approximately 5.40 carats, rise directly from a br...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary Resizing Ruby Weight: approximately .58 carats Diamond Weight: approximately .56 carats Gram Weight: 10.9 grams Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tabbah Cabochon-Ruby and Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring
By Tabbah
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Elegant 18 kt Gold and Platinum Ring. cabochon ruby : 1.77 carat Diamonds: 1.88 carat FG VS
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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