Gregg Ruth Oval Cut Ruby and Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 Breathtaking ruby & diamond cocktail ring bursting with vibrant color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Ruby, Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.35 carats, Green Sapphire 4.35 carats and Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.83grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Green 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
Sugarloaf Cut Ruby, Onyx and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.40 carats with Onyx and Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.57 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vibrant red ruby and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold. This classic design of engagement ring is centrally six-claw set with an oval cut ruby which...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and White Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc ruby and diamond wedding band is beautifully hand made in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Ruby : 1.55 carat Diamond : 0.49 carat Metal : 18k white gold...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$36,160Sale Price|20% Off
12.54 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
16 Gorgeous Red Rubies weighing 8.82 Carats and 44 Round Diamonds weighing 3.72 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
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
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and eye-catching, this bypass-style ring is beautifully crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a modern yet romantic silhouette. The design is centered with 0.94 carats of viv...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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 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...
0.45 Carat Oval Ruby Center Diamond Scalloped Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow gold Gemstone details: Approx. 0.45ctw oval shaped Ruby center gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.39ctw of round cut and marquise cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 2.58 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring weighs 11.02 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.60 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat and Black Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.87 grams...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A vibrant 1.07-carat cushion cut natural ruby takes center stage as it elegantly contrasts the sparkling diamonds around it. Set in a chic shank setting accented with rope design wit...
Diamond, Ruby, White 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
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
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
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.66 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.49 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.38grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.99 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight:2.5 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats with Diamond 1.09 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.21 carats with Ruby 1.53 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 51 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was th...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.74 carats with Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.77 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.85 carat with Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.51 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.66 carats, Ruby 3.31 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Rope Ring with Ruby & Yellow Sapphire
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. ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold Flush Set Ring with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, solid 18 carat yellow gold ring flush and vertically set with a table cut strong purplish-red ruby (unheated circa 1.68 carat Thailand origin) on each side is a carré cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.47 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.5 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold half eternity band features five oval-cut rubies totaling 1.86 carats with incredible deep red color and great clarity each surrounded by a single halo of r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Multi-Color Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.79 carats, Rainbow Colour Sapphire 3.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.42 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.23 carats and Diamond 1.23 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the central diamond there are 18 Burmese rubies and a further 8 diamonds. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features an elegant wire work design on each shoulde...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.86 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby And Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ring showcased by Rewa jewels is hancrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.00 carat Burmese ruby and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Rosecut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in .80 carats ruby and .52 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.49 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby
Modern Second-Hand Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 1.50 carat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring is a glamorous 1980’s design, centered by a GIA-certified oval cut ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 CTW Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 1.00 Carat Pear Shape Gemstones and 0.35 Carat Natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamond Ruby Shape: Baguette cut Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum Ruby Variety: Ruby Ruby Total C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.89 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 3.53 carats with Ruby 8.03 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.27 grams "We first opened doors ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.47 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.93 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.13 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.41 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.03 carats with Diamond 1.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 12.41 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.16 carats with Diamond 1.06 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.08 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats with Diamond 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.4 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Synthetic Ruby Colour Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The addition of Synthetic Red Color Rubies and Diamonds 18kt White Gold Ring enhances its allure and symbolism, making it an even more enchanting choice for both engagement and anniv...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.41 carats with Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.08 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.6 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.60 carats with Diamond 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
0.82 Carat Ruby Cuff Ring 1.10 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring has a gross weight of 5.01 grams and is offered in a standard size 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
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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