Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.53 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.24 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.36 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.05 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.95 carat ruby and 0.61 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delicate vintage ring with a domed band adorned on top with an oval cabochon ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Opal and Radiant Cut Ruby Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal and Rubies Opal Shape: Oval cut Opal Color...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 2.01 Carat Ruby 1.35 Carat Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 2.01 carat ruby and 1.35 carat diamond and 18 karat rose gold cluster ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby, Emerald with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.50 carats, Ruby 1.03 carats, Emerald 1.59 carats, Emerald 0.96 carat and Diamond 1.30 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 53 T...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Le Vian Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This stunning wide band ring by Le Vian showcases a captivating blend of deep red baguette-cut rubies and dazzling round-cut diamonds, set in luxurious 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.42 carats with Diamond 1.16 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.95 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 0.98 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.67 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.63 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.80 carat with Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.08 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 1.38 carats with Ruby 2.5 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.96 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.99 carats with Ruby 11.42 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.28 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 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
GRS Certified 2.64 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Ring In 18K W. Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.54 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat and Ruby 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 5.38 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.70 carats with Ruby 4.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 10.74 grams * Amethyst* Width: 1.0 ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary - Size 6.5 4.49 Grams The is an absolutely stunning contemporary ring made in 14k ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.13 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.13 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5 Stone Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 0.90CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.60 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 5 stones R6417Y75R ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.82 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.77 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$948Sale Price / item|20% Off
14kt Solid Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Pearl 0.12 Carat Ruby 0.59 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian pearl, 0.12 carat ruby and 0.59 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set marquise shaped dress ring; part of our diverse...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,748Sale Price|20% Off
Birks Oval Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Birks
Located in Tampa, FL
Birks Oval Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Stones: Rubies - Natural - 2.85 Carats Color - Vivid Red Diamonds - 0.55 Carats Color - F ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Cadillac Diamond Natural Oval Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K White Gold Ring featuring a Natural deep reddish-purple oval-cut Ruby, weighing 4 Carats at its center. Flanked by two Cadillac Cut Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 4.28 CTW Oval Step Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 2.86 carats total - natural Vietnamese in origin Transparent bright medium red in color - set with talon prongs Featuring a halo surround of round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.13 Carat Thai Heated Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
They are of VVS to VS quality and G-H color. Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring weighs 5.20 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring centered around an impressive oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 14.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.03 Carat Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new 3.03 carat Burmese ruby ring made in 18 Karat gold. The ruby is certified by AGL (Thai) as natural, unheated, 'Purplish-Red', and from the mine 'Mogok'.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.02 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond, 0.18 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Peridot with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 1.43 carats with Ruby 1.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 5.05 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Granulation Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring handmade in a Byzantine Style workmanship with a unique velvet background finished with Black Rhodium.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.73 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.44 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.00 Carat Total Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
The gems are set in platinum, while the band is made of 18 carat yellow gold. This pretty ring was made by hand in the Edwardian era, the floral design is typical of the time. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
New Art Deco Style Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. In the Art Deco style, this white gold ring is set with a cushion-cut ruby on top, supported on either side of the head at the base of the ring by four c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.30 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30ct ruby and 1 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and palladium cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of cushion cut engagement rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Palladium
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.44 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is made with 18 karat white gold gross weight 5.02g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & Diamond - Retro bow ring - Vintage bombé
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky single Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold, which turned some what orangy during the years.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Grandeur 0.83 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ruby is set on a 4 prong white gold basket attached to a 18 karat white gold shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring has a gross weight of 3.50 grams and is offered in a standard size 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases a 0.85-carat GIA-certified heart-cut red ruby from Burma, left untreated to highlight its natural, rich color (certificate number GIA5506603556).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5 Stone Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 0.90CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.60 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 5 stones R6417Y75R ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring An octagonal-shaped ring adorned with rubies along the edges, with green and yellow-tinted diamonds Approximate Ruby Weight: 1.60 carats Approximate Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
New 1900s Style Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a halo sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18 Carat Gold Ring Set With Precious Stones
Located in Vannes, FR
Antique 18 Carat Gold Ring Set With Precious Stones This yellow gold ring, dating from the 1960s, celebrates the beauty of nature with timeless elegance.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 4.96 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby Halo Ring with 0.93ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling RUBY.
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum 3 Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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