Estate 18K Yellow Gold Graduated Princess Diamond & Square Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: • Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold • Diamonds: Approximately 3.90 Carats Total Weight • Diamond Cut: Princess • Diamond Color: G–I • Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 • Rubies: Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond In 18K White Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Whether worn as a luxurious cocktail ring, an anniversary gift, or an heirloom-worthy addition to a distinguished jewelry collection, Handcrafted in 18K White Gold Natural Oval Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Edwardian 0.55ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
The platinum mount of the halo has been masterfully crafted to leave a gap between itself and the ruby it surrounds. The ring is finished with a gently tapering band made from 18 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.80 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Dome ZicZac Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing three rows of round-shape 18 rubies and 15 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 2.80 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.75 carats in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Important Diamond and Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
The dome is separated by a double row of mix cut rubies, with matched color. The ring is set in 18 karat yellow gold and has a guard inside the shank allowing for smaller size finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape White Opal & Ruby Halo and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 1 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 18 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 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 0,10 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and rubies weighing 0,468 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
Victorian 2.50ct Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Adding that little extra sparkle a further ten decorative diamonds have been set in between each of the stones at the top and bottom of the head, as well as on each shoulder. The rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat natural ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage cocktail ring features a graceful toi et moi crossover design, bringing together two vivid natural cabochon gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
The diamonds are matching in colour at H and range from VS to SI in clarity, their whiteness truly helping the central ruby pop. The stone on display are expertly claw set into a pla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond & Ruby Stone Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.35ct Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: N 1/2
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
The rubies collet, along with the simple band are both crafted in 18 carat yellow gold for a beautiful dual metal look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark 'VCA', numbered 'NY5K619-1', French, circa 1960, accompanied by VCA pouch.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.30ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.30 carat old cushion cut diamond is enveloped in a ring of rubies in this beautiful Edwardian target ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
The diamonds total 0.14 carat and are old cut diamonds. The ring is all made in 18 carat yellow gold and is all hand made.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,919Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold This ring is designed to dazzle with classic elegance and refined sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$2,959Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold This ring is designed to dazzle with classic elegance and refined sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1910s 0.45Ct Ruby 0.60Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This ring, which dates from the 1910s, was handcrafted with a pierced platinum gallery that is set between raised and tapered shoulders atop an 18 carat yellow gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, signed 'Cartier', numbered '51115', French, circa 1975, accompanied by IAJA Expertise report #XP2253-050325.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
$2,919Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold This ring is designed to dazzle with classic elegance and refined sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ARAYIAN Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three-Stome ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This ring features a 1.28-carat Mozambique ruby in an emerald cut, set between two baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby 1.18ct & Diamond 0.44ct Ring in Handmade 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
The two oval cut rubies weigh 0.15 carat each. All the stones are claw set within an 18 carat yellow gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring featuring a 3.40 carat oval cut unheated eye-clean Thai ruby with GIA report 2235346604 accented by 2 oval cut diamonds of G color and VS2 clarity (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A 0.20 carat ruby is set on each end of the ring, and are separated from the emerald by four old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Band with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Ring size US 7, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, this regal ring showcases glittering rubies of approximately 0.20 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
From $6,448 / item
2.13 Carat Natural Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Celebrate your forever with a ring that speaks of love, purity, and trust. Our natural diamond engagement ring, available in solid 18K gold, is crafted with unmatched precision and p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,680Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Matte Finished Ring In 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with Blue sapphire. Accessorize your look with this elegant Blue Sapphire Ring. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy o...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Real 1.88 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.60 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-25454B Gross Wt. :- 4.83 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.33 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.60 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-28276 Gross Wt. :- 3.89 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.17 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammer Finish Two-Tone 18 Karat Italian Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
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, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 18 Weight: 0.14 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 4 Weight: 0.24 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring is ready to delive...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$7,995Sale Price|35% Off
Handmade 18K White Gold Ring with 14.45ct Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire, tourmaline, ruby gemstone.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is made in 18 Karat white gold. There is some yellow gold rhodium plating on the ruby basket to help highlight the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 2.19 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold, the ring weighs 4.55 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
The diamonds each weigh 0.20 carat and are H in colour, VS in clarity. All the setting work, which is a claw setting, is platinum, whilst the band is in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is made in 18 Karat yellow gold. There is some yellow gold rhodium plating on the ruby prongs to help highlight the ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
All the setting work has been made in platinum, whilst the shoulders and band are 18 carat yellow gold. The ring is Edwardian, dating to approximately 1910.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond.
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Heart-Shaped 18K White Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 2.77 Carat Diamond Eternity Engagement Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 2.77 Carat Diamond Eternity Engagement Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Celebrate forever with our Oval-Cut Diamond Eternity Band, a sophisticated and timeless piece that symb...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is made in 18 Karat white gold. There is some yellow gold rhodium plating on the ruby basket to help highlight the ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co., AGL 2.00 Ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Skillfully mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, this ruby is top quality color, ring is a stunner and perfect for any collection!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning diamond and ruby cocktail ring, set in luxurious 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
KURT WAYNE Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.22 Ctw Vivid Rubies And Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has been masterfully crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ellipse Yellow Gold Ring Two Crossed Heads with Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, the ring features Cartier’s signature two crossed heads motif — a sculptural and harmonious design that evokes both strength and fluidity.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Engagement Ring: Untreated Burmese Ruby, Diamonds, White Gold, c. 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
Material: One natural Burma ruby, untreated (no heat), approx. 2.30 ct, 8.68 x 7.45 x 3.82 mm Ten brilliant cut diamonds, total approx. 2.50 ct, G, vvsi – vsi White gold 750/000, equ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful double halo ring featuring a 0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.59 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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