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
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.83 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALGT certified Natural 10.17 Carat Ural Emerald and Ruby Cocktail ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Each ruby is set with meticulous precision, creating a symphony of color—green fire against red flame—framed by the timeless opulence of gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat Burmese ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold halo ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
2.02 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Beautiful handcrafted wide cocktail ring design, set in high polished 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with 0.62 carat of white brilliant cut diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and 1.40 carats of square cu...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is microscopically decorated - granulation work - all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped as the...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.68 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
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Dome Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style granulation and a combination of Rubies, Emerald, and Sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon 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 2.75 carat cabochon ruby and 0.20 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,447Sale Price|29% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is microscopically decorated - granulation work - all the way around with gold beads.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rho...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite Ruby Diamond Byzantine Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine workmanship and the unique velvet look on the background.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Shuttle Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Elegant antique ring, its mounting is of shuttle shape and decorated in the center on platinum, of rose- cut diamonds surrounded by synthe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.60 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
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 1.64 carat oval cut natural ruby accented with 0.56 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Multi Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tutti Frutti Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 6.01 carats multi sapphire, 1.14 carats ruby & 5.86 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Contemporary 1.80 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 1.36 carats - transparent medium red in color Natural Thai in origin - prong set with round brilliant cut diamond halo surround Flanked by cathedr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A charming round antique ring with openwork setting, set in platinum with rose-cut diamonds and in yellow gold with 6 rubies in closed sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a wonderfully sculptural buckle ring in 18 karat gold with approximately 1 carat of rubies and a 12 point brilliant diamond.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
3.11 Carat A.G.L Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
The ruby is a pure red color with no overtones ♦ Designer: Pampillonia ♦ Metal: Platinum, 18 karat gold ♦ Burma Ruby=3.19 A G L certified, standard heat enhancement ♦ 10Diamonds=1.70...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
South Sea Pearl with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Ruby 4.20 carats and Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 17.55 grams "We firs...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave diamonds ring, 18-carat white gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The ring is in 18-carat white gold and weighs: 2.74 grams. finger size: size 54 resizing offered.
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.30 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.19 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,500
Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Gemstones: Pear-shaped rubies: Approximately 2.80 carats Diamond pavé: Approximately 0.80 carats Square-cut rubies: Approximately 0.50 carats Ring Size: 7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Tapered Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold elegant ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a stunning oval shape ruby in total of 2.11 Carat decorated by tapered baguette shape colorless diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.84 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
17 Gorgeous Rubies weighing 8.94 Carats and 34 Round Diamonds weighing 6.90 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Blue Sapphires and Pink Sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold solitaire ring, set with a cushion cut natural ruby weighing 1.36 carats and white diamonds weighing 0.40 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gazdar, 1960's 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Bombe Ring
By Gazdar
Located in Chicago, IL
The mounting beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with braided design. Stamp: (obscured)AZDAK Ring size: 5 1/4 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gross weight: 13.14 grams
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 2.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold. Superb signet ring, it is set on its tray with calibrated ruby lines that continue to the start of the ring and interspersed with lines of brilliant- c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Main Stone: Oval-shaped ruby weighing approximately 0.65 carats Accent Stones: Two round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Setting: Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 29.64 carats, Ruby 9.37 crats with Brown Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cloverleaf Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An original and elegant antique ring in the shape of a 4-leaf clover, with a cushion-cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Which are set in 1.6 grams of 18 karat white gold. Ring Size 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 27 stones R5959WR ALL OUR...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Princess Cut Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
3.05 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 3.05CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Channel style, 4.8 grams 3 mm in width ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
0.75ct Vivid Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning 0.75 carat ruby with a fine vivid red colour and excellent oval cut.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian synthetic ruby and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18kt Invisible 4.80ct Diamond and Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
18 Karat white gold invisible diamond and ruby ring 16.50mm.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a unique velvet background.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
1950s Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.56 carat ruby and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold multi strand trilogy/three stone ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry coll...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphires Rubies Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
3 Sapphire Diamond Ruby Band Rings Wedding Engagement Stack 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning trio of 3 antique Sapphire Diamond Ruby Wedding Engagement Band Stacking Rings in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.33 grams "We first opened ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.89 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 13.5 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pinkish Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.54 carats with Diamond 0.87 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.67 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.76 carats with Diamond 2.17 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.78 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.34 carats with Diamond 1.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 20.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.91 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Diameter: 1.6 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened d...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Onyx Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.90 carats with Onyx 3.65 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.24 carat ruby and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, New Design
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 diamonds and RUBY.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Gold Certified Ruby
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Specifications: Gemstone: Natural star ruby Treatment: No indications of heating (GCS certified) Weight: approx. 8.50 carats Cut: Oval cabochon Phenomenon: Six-rayed asterism Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over ruby, weighing 8.66 carats.
Amethyst, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 3.67ct, New
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 AND DIAMONDS.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-Gemstone Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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