$4,920Sale Price|40% Off
Stunning 4.27ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each diamond is meticulously set, adding brilliance to the overall design and illuminating the ring with a celestial glow. All of this is set in luxurious 18 Karat rose gold, a meta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pompadour Model Ring in 18K Yellow and white Gold, Diamonds and 5.12K Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold, diamonds and 5.12K rubies Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold setting in its center a large prong-set ruby weighing 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18-karat diamond and ruby ring is made from 3.7 grams of gold.
Diamond, Ruby
14kt Rose Gold Ring with BURMA Rubies and Diamonds with Certificate
Located in Aventura, FL
Experience elegance with this stunning 14kt yellow gold band ring, designed to make a statement. This exquisite piece features nine oval cut Burma rubies, which collectively weigh ap...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Ring, 1.84ct Ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central large ruby of 1.84 carats, and surrounding diamonds of 0.80 carats in color H, with carat engraved / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Wrap Cuff Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.61 carats ruby gemstone and 0.51 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold & Platinum, 1930s French, Diamond and Ruby Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Made primarily of 18-carat yellow gold, the ring is further adorned with exquisite platinum detailing, creating a harmonious contrast that exemplifies the classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.08 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring In Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The diamonds are H-I colour VS to SI clarity. The ring has been made in 18 Karat white gold with a total weight of 3.59 grams.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Ruby Center and Double Diamond Row Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size: 7.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 11 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ruby & Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond T...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.50 Carat Natural Emeralds and 0.82 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Gold Ring with 1.20ct Diamonds and 1.00ct Ruby, Vintage
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 18 pieces; Weight: 1.20 carats; Cut: Old Cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS-SI; Grinding quality: Very good; Gemstone: Ruby; Cut shape: cushion; Weight: 1.00 carat; Color red; Pu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond US-Navy Ring Set 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.11 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.11 carat and Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 18.38 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1970s era ring is set in hand-engraved 18 carat yellow gold with an enticing combination rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage 0.30ct Ruby & 0.28ct Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage unisex 0.30 carat ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 carat rose gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse unisex ring collection This fine and impressive vintage ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Purplish Pink Kunzite Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 11.10 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Di...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Sapphire and Diamonds Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Sapphire and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Desert Rose Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Pavé set shoulders lead to a wide shank, all in 18 carat white gold. Gemstone: Ruby Carat Weight: 0.75 centre Stone Shape: Oval Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: Modern, Pre-owned
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.87ct Ruby 1.61ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An outer channel-set arc of square-cut rubies—bringing the total ruby weight to approximately 0.87 carats—frames the center motif, creating a dramatic 18 mm by 18 mm shield silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Red Ruby and White Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - O 1/2, US 7 1/2 3.15 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.77 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Modern Round Cut Ruby. This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Ring has been beautifully set in 18 Karat White Gold with a British Hallmark from the London Assay Office.
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,741Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Ruby and Natural Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Details & Specifications Period: 2000-Present (Modern / Contemporary High Jewelry) Metal: 18-Karat White Gold (Tested/Stamped 750) Total Weight: 11.50 grams total weight Main Gems...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond & 0.13ct Ruby 18K White Gold Ring, 2003
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary princess cut 0.25 carat diamond and 0.13 carat natural ruby, 18 karat white gold ladies ring; part of our ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL RING 6.00 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon & 1.15 CTW Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant estate halo ring centered around a massive 6.00-carat natural ruby cabochon.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Oval 1.40 Carat Untreated Mogok Ruby 3-Stone Halo Ring
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 karat white gold ring features an untreated strong to deep red Ruby weighing 1.40 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Surrounding the diamond center are 12 square-cut rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat, adding vivid red color and dramatic contrast against the warm tone of solid 18-karat yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Amethyst Ruby White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band, set with, cabochon rubies, cabochon amethysts, pink sapphires and 0.12 carats of white diamonds.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.25 Carat No Heat Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stones made composed of 3 Burmese no heat rubies with a total weight of 1.25 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 0.28ct Diamond & 0.24ct Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.28 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake eating its own tail -- only here the snake has the head of a ram. This whimsical ma...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Carved Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by a copy of the original David Webb invoice dated December 20th 1967 Approximate Ruby Weight: 49.17 carats Approximate Emerald Weight: 4.56 carats Approximate Diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 1.51 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring weighs 8.75 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning combined 0.88 carat ruby, sapphire and emerald, 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Ring with Rubies
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.13 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5, can be customized on special order Exquisitely forged in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring featu...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.71 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond dome ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 52 Weight: 0.95 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 18 Weight: 1.86 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to y...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.02Ct Ruby and 0.33Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.02ct ruby and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of ruby cluster rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.16 Carat Round Emerald and Diamond Band Ring Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning band featuring 0.16 carats of Emeralds and 0.18 Carats of Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have alway...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Material :Gold– yellow gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: Diamonds Precious stones: Ruby, Pearle 3.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
.81 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Solitaire Ring with Split-Shoulder Band
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Center stone: Round ruby, approx. 0.81 carats Accent stones: 36 round diamonds, approx. 0.36 carats total Metal: 14K white gold Style: Ruby diamond split-shoulder ring Ring ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.04 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of 1930's ruby coc...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold A beautifully made classic three stone ring set with a 1.99 carat vivid red pear shape ruby center stone acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eternity Ring Band in 18Kt White Gold with 1.82 Carats in Burmese Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional eternity ring with Natural Rubies. Impeccable modern full band carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, 3.7ct Emerald, and 2ct Diamonds Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 carats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 carats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 8.33ct Ruby Ring in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Ella Gafter 2.20ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS) is 2.20 carats. The ring was entirely hand made by maestro Giuseppe in 18 carat gold with remarkable craftsmanship (the ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.35 Carat Chrysoprase & 2.98 Carat Vivid Red Burma Ruby Unique Table Top Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring is made in 18 K gold and is hand made in Hong Kong.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ring with Pear and Baguette 0.90Ct Diamond 0.51Ct. Ruby
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring. This " V" shaped ring is set with 2 pear shaped diamonds and 1 pear shaped ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,933Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro 7, 57 Carat Tourmaline Ruby Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available) Diamonds 36-0,54 ct HSI Tourmaline 1 - 7,57ct. Ruby 40-2,10ct. With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry trad...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring A dazzling combination of a large Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond of 3.33 cts, a stone of excellent brilliance and clarity and fire, b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,073Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
"Marquee" Ring with Raw Ruby Cabochon Between Rows of Faceted Rubies in 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total weight of the rubies is 0.18 carats. The ring's face is 16mm wide and 12mm tall.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant G SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
HRD Antwerp Certified Ruby Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Sculptural Ring
Located in Sharjah, AE
Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the ring has a substantial total weight of 15.17 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond Border Triple Row Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 9 re...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Two-Tone Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Band Ring is all handmade in a unique two-tone look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Tiffany & Co. Star Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat gold, signed 'TIFFANY & CO.', French, circa 1970, accompanied by Carat Gem Lab report #CGL11698.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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