Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Its wide, sculptural profile reflects the strong geometric aesthetic of 1990s fine jewelry, making it a refined yet powerful statement piece. - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
SSEF Certified 4.24 Carat Burma Mogok No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is made in 18 Karat white gold. There is yellow gold rhodium plating on the mounting to help highlight the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone Ruby 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.50 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, this beautiful ring features a wire basket holding each gem with a uniquely designed band framing it, then elegantly tapering around the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.54ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece is beautifully complemented by a scalloped halo of 14 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.96ct, all perfectly mounted in cool 18 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.61 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.60 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-28504 Gross Wt. :- 3.58 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.14 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.60 Ct. ( SI Clarity & GH Color ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.61 Ct. Ring Size :-...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 18 Weight: 0.16 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 0.45c Ruby Yellow Gold Snake Essential Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Snake cocktail design ring inspired by the Snake finely handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with 0,45 carats ruby round cut stones.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Cluster Floral Ring with Rubies and Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby 0...
Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Garnet, Zirco...
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo 18K Yellow & White Gold Octagonal Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The inner halo sits close to the centre stone, while the outer halo is spaced slightly further out, with small open sections between them that break up the surface and keep the desig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
The beautiful setting work is in platinum, whilst the shank and band are 18 carat yellow gold. On the gallery is a stunning hand engraved pattern which adds further character to this...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Opal Ruby and Dimond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 18 Weight: 0.45 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Each of the 15 old cut stones are 0.15 carat. The stones are grain set in the 18 carat yellow gold band which has lovely detailing on the shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 2.25cts Ruby & 0.66cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in luxurious 18-carat white gold, this elegant design captures the essence of sophistication and femininity — a bold yet graceful statement piece for any fine jewelry collect...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 0.36cts Ruby & 0.50cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.70 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond, Calibre Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K
Located in Zurich, CH
A Striking Art Deco-Inspired Geometric Shield Ring Featuring an Eyecatching 0.70 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond, Calibre Rubies, and Pavé Accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring 2.36 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
2.36 carat ruby and diamond ring in 18 carat white gold in skirted shape. 18-carat white gold, ruby and diamond ring holding a 2.36-carat ruby in its center surrounded by Bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size : 5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby Weight: .35 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Red ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1973
Located in London, GB
This charming Vintage cluster ring centres around a deep red ruby. The 0.60 carat ruby is an oval cut stone claw set into 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 0.42 carat ruby and 0.21 carat sapphire, 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by 2 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.95ct Ruby & 0.83ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.95 carat ruby and 0.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.76 Carat Tourmaline Cocktail Ring 0.34 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
9.76 Carat Tourmaline Cocktail Ring 0.34 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold This ring features octagon cut tourmaline set in center with diamonds flanked on the sides making the ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby Ring 1.98 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
1.98 carat ruby ring and diamonds in 18 carat white gold in a petticoat shape.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in a thick band in 18 karat yellow gold, this ring is perfect for any collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Sapphire Ring with Malaya Garnet and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
18K Gold Ring with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds, 3.07ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, RUBY, BLUE SAPPHIRE & diamond gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Ring with Rubies and Green Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
0.76 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.32 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-212303 Gross Wt. :- 2.52 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.30 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.32 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Lapis Coral Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Mid-Century Modern Date: Circa 1970 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Center Stone: Oval Lapis Lazuli Cabochon, approximately 5.00 Carats Coral: 12 Angel Skin Coral C...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.2 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire + 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 KWG Ring S 7
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.2 carat natural oval Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire along with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This is all made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.25 Total Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: M
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 3.01cts Ruby & Diamond 1.48cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$17,135Sale Price / item|20% Off
15.11 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.37 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
15.11 Carat Zambian Emerald 1.37 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry Details Item Code :- SER-27786 Gross Wt. :- 9.06 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 5.76 gm Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby Halo Ring with Diamonds, 2.11ct & 0.09ct
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
Vintage 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted open basket holds the collection of stones and allows plenty of light underneath helping them shine. A simple band of 18 carat white gold completes the ring. G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
The diamonds are all set within platinum, whilst the shank is made of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Eight Cut, Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.77 main Colour: G Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
7.33 Carat Tanzanite Gemstone 0.63 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-28846 Gross Wt. :- 5.05 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.46 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.63 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Tanzanite Wt. :-...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cluster ring centres around a single red ruby. The round cut stone is 0.40 carat and encircled by a ring of white diamonds really allowing the rubies colour to pop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,068Sale Price|25% Off
Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Design: Halo Metal: 14 Yellow Gold Ring size: 6 Weight: 10.2 grams Natural Diamonds: 1.17 ctw Natural Ruby: 9.08 ctw Outer ring diameter: 20.36 mm Ornament length: 18.75 mm Orn...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made with exceptional detail, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 6 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 12.00 grams GIA, 2025, Repor...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,535Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Floral Cocktail Pink Rubies Ring with Sapphires and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Rose Gold Cocktail Sapphires Custom Made Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian period, this wonderful daisy cluster features a central ruby surrounded by a cluster old cut diamonds. The vibrant natural ruby is an old cut stone weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
All three stones have been claw set into a platinum mount, whilst the band has been crafted from contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 7.75ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1970
Located in London, GB
The elegantly scrolling work of the gallery and the band have both been made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 7.75 Metal: 18ct White...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring A ring set with two Old European cut diamonds and one ruby. Accompanied by an AGL certificate stating ruby is of Thailand origin Appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.60 Carat heart Blue Sapphire 0.81 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Express timeless affection with the Spectrum Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring. This enchanting piece centers on a bold 4.6-carat heart-shaped blue sapphire, celebrate...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
The platinum ring top is sat on a band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold, completing this beautiful piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Masumi Kasahara Ruby Cluster K18 White Gold Designer Fashion Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
A contemporary designer ring by renowned Japanese jewelry designer Masumi Kasahara, beautifully crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,950 / item
Multi Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Baguette Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring by Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring by Balestra is a stunning piece of fine jewelry that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.24 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This enchanting ring showcases a 1.24ct emerald-cut natural ruby, elegantly framed by a double halo of 74 round diamonds totaling 0.29 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive synthetic ruby and 0.07 carat diamond dress ring in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the central trio, an unbroken row of rubies, totalling 0.54 carat, are expertly channel set with both platinum and 18 carat yellow gold, for wonderful contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.40ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The ring itself has been hand crafted from 18 carat yellow gold with elegantly carved twisted shoulders adding a real uniqueness to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond ballerina cluster ring, mid 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat white gold, circa 1960, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) report #79187-29.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural 1.22cts Ruby & 0.38cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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