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
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Rhodium Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Wide Ring is handmade from solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold and all custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold...
$1,202Sale 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
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval 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
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval 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
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
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
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 4.11 carats with Ruby 1.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.99 grams "We first opened doo...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.44 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 5.81 carats with Ruby 14.38 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.02 grams "We first opened d...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.41 carats with Ruby 2.28 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.64 grams "We first opened door...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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
Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
4.25 Carat Ruby Rosecut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver with blackened finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
Carat Jewellery 6.58ct Glass-Filled Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, which complements the warmth of the ruby and adds a classic sophistication to the piece.
Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.88 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ruby & diamond ring by Assor Gioielli. Beautiful oval shape red ruby set in a well crafted 18k yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Rings size US 6.5 Artfully fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features shimmering rubies totaling approximately 0.20 carats and diamonds totaling around 0.40 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,772Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.88 Carat Emerald with Rubies & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely vintage inspired emerald with sapphires and diamond ring. 2.88 carat round emerald apx F2 complimented with 1.20ct of french cut rubies heat and 0.10ct of round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,660Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.15 Carat Emerald with Rubies & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely vintage inspired emerald with sapphires and diamond ring. 2.15 carat round emerald apx F2 complimented with 1.21ct of french cut rubies heat and 0.10ct of round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emeralds Rubies Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads, Granulated details contrast with Byzantine-style ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.57ct & 0.79ct
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 & DIAMOND.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond V Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold contour band featuring a 5.5mm x 4mm cabochon ruby accented by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling 0.20 carats. Finger size 6.5. In...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald & Red Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a captivating emerald at the center, surrounded by alternating rubies and diamonds that create a striking flora...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.36 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.16 grams "We fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring. The total approx carat is 1 carat. The ring is made of 18k solid yellow gold and weights 4.5 grams. The r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Aquamarine Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 10.67 carats Transparent light greenish blue and set in basket via corner tab prongs Flanked by split shoulders prong set w...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural 1960 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Enhancing its allure, the ring is beautifully accented with 18 round cut rubies, collectively weighing approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Ruby Designer Parisa London Calligraphy Ring Gold Talisman British Mark
Located in London, GB
From the Parisa London Collection, this artistically stylised handmade filigree ring is crafted in 18 karat gold with contemporary shiny finish, set intricately with round cut rubies...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity SI ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.16 Carat Sapphire, 0.18 Ct Ruby, and 0.22 Ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire, ruby, and diamond ring, 1.16 carats sapphire, 0.18 carats rubies, 0.22 carats diamonds, 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Love Ring 18K Gold 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Cut
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Design collection One of a Kind 18 Karat White Gold 1 Carat Ruby Heart Cut 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Engagement Love Ring.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - transparent medium red Prong set and flanked north to south by old European cut diamonds Prong and bezel set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Ring size US 7, can be resized Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a ruby of approximately 0.10 carats and diamonds totaling around 0.50 carats, this exquisite ring is s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Double Face Ring with Rubies and Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Double Face Ring featuring at its one side princess-cut Rubies total weight of 0,78 carats and princess-cut Sapphires total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 ct Ruby diamond cluster ring in 18 karat
Located in PARIS, FR
2.10 ct Ruby diamond cluster ring in 18 karat. Cluster ring centered with a ruby within a surround of 12 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head and owl hallmarks and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.94 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring (2019)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 0.87 carat Burmese ruby and 0.94 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set trilogy ring; an addition to our collection...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ring with White Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handcrafted from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold in an elegant Byzantine style, featuring a stunning oval-cut Ruby (3.10 carats) at its center.
Ruby, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring features 25 Round Brilliant cut Rubies surrounded by 18 Round Brilliant Diamonds, all...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Granulation Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold all custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This unique handiwork is synonymous with the Florentine style and a testimony to craftsmanship. The ring is cast in 18-karat white gold. The center stone is a cushion-cut ruby meas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round cut white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, for total carats 0.14 and 33 rubies for...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 0.91 carats of round cut white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity and 0.67 carats of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold ruby baguette diamond contemporary wedding band with channel set ruby baguettes tapering into marquise shaped r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500Sale Price|35% Off
Cocktail Ring Cultured Pearl Emerald Amethyst Diamonds Ruby White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this remarkable artistic ring, a true masterpiece of jewellery, harmoniously combining the brilliance of emerald, amethyst, diamond and ruby cultured pearls with the timeles...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Antique 0.82 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.82 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our antique gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1960-70s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central ruby of 1.8 carats surrounded by double rows of diamonds for a total of 3.00 carats / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.47 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five cushion cut rubies bead set east to west and weighing approximately 0.99 carat total Transparent medium purplish red in color with a diamond halo surround Single cut a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Diamond Blood Red Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful men's or woman's S. Georgios ring is crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Halo Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, 2.34ct & 1.72ct
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, Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Halo Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, 0.79ct & 0.65ct
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, 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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