$8,160Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Certified Ruby "Pigeon Blood" White Gold 18 carats, Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Certified Ruby "Vivid Red" "Pigeon Blood" White Gold 18 carats, Diamonds This 18-carat white gold ring is set with a natural "Vivid Red" "Pigeon Blood" ruby, certified by GIL ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$16,930Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring This stunning vintage ring is made entirely of 18k yellow gold, featuring a magnificent natural ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum
Located in Brunswick, ME
3.50 carat Vintage emerald, ruby ring, set in the center with a natural Colombian emerald measuring approximately 7.7mmx5.8mm., weighing approximately 1.40 carats, framed by 15 round...
Ruby, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.6 Carat Burma Ruby Minor Heat and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 3.6 Carat of very clean natural GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA report 3215496405 Burma Ruby is Minor Heat Gold: 10 Gm Yellow gold Diamonds:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into the embrace of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.5 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—an embodiment of timeless design and unparalleled craftsmanship.
Ruby, 18k Gold
0.38 Ruby and 0.27 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 5 mm Band Width: 2.4 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 4.6 Grams Center Stone: 0.27 CT Ruby Side Stone: 0.38 C...
Ruby
0.38 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring features a 0.38-carat Mozambique ruby, known for its vibrant color and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 1.50 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This second- hand ring is decorated with a treated oval ruby set with 4 claws, on a surround of brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegance meets timeless allure in our 18 Karat White Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a masterpiece meticulously crafted for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 karat 8ct Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Quality designer Ruby and Dome Ring with made in 18 Karat white gold with a bezel set ruby surrounded in a dome of diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted for the connoisseur of timeless beauty, our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring is a symphony of elegance and grace.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1.16 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and 0.32 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:10 mm Band Width: 2.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type: 1.16 Natural Ruby and 0.32 Ct VS2 G Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 2.7g
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 2.1g
Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into a realm of timeless allure with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—an exquisite blend of sophistication and creativity.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red ruby and diamond ring is sensational.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18-Carat Gold Pompadour Engagement Ring with 0.91ct Pink Ruby and 0.15ct Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb 18-carat gold engagement ring, inspired by the classic Pompadour and Marguerite styles, set at its center with a vivid 0.91-carat pink ruby of remarkable transparency.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
3.63 Carat Ruby 2.0 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 3.63 carat ruby and 2.0 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring Love is an eternal feeling that fills our heart with joy and enchanting renditions.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3.39 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.39 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band Ring This sensational scarlet red ruby and diamond cluster band is timeless.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Iberian Cluster ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with diamonds. Spanish or Portuguese in o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.00ct Aquamarine, Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat White Gold 50's Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind vintage cocktail ring features an intricate architectural design crafted from 18 carat white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2.20 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Total Red Rubies Weight is: 1.62 Carats (transparent) Natural Round & Baguette Diamonds Weight is: .58...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GRS Red 3.61 Carat Ruby No Heat and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. The total ruby weight is 3.61 carats and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, 'no heat' and 'Red'.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby 1.39 Carat and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Heart Shaped Prongs
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. Small round diamonds totaling 0.082 carats. The ruby is relatively clean, however, you can...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring, 1.53 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire, with Rubies and Diamonds
By effe
Located in New York, NY
This 18KT. yellow gold ring centers an oval Blue Sapphire flanked on either side by oval Rubies. The 3 stones are set amid 3 rows of Calibre (square) cut diamonds. Sapphire 1.53 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.90 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.90 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 8.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. Appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.05 carat diamond and 0.87 carat natural ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set vintage cocktail ring; part of our antique and vintage jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.20 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.20 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold. This beautiful ring is hand set in 7.41 carats Ruby & .84 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are set in white gold and a stunning triangular gallery. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and the stones set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, ring 3.5 Carat of very clean natural AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring AGL report 1121457 Burma Ruby is Heated Gold: 13.70 Gm Yellow gold Diamonds: approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cushion Shaped Ruby - 2.21 Carats Diamond - 0.55 Carat 18Kt White Gold -3.37 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning band holds a cherry red ruby at the centre measuring 45pts and a trio of diamonds either side. The diamonds total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold and has de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Ruby 0.58 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1990. The piece features: - 3 emeralds, pear and oval cut, TW 0.30ct, F - 2 rubies, pear cut, TW 0.70ct, stpR 8/3, SI, H...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,990Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Vintage 18K White Gold (tested) Elongated Oval Ruby ring. CIRCA 1940s. The RUBY is estimated 3.50CT with measurements of 14.65x7.80x3.35 mm. GIA Certified in Dark be...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
3.49 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This elegant ring features a striking 7.27-carat ruby at its center, encircled by 30 brilliant diamonds totaling 0.26 carats. Eight channel-set emeralds (0.81 carats) accent the band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Burma No Heat 2.87 Carat Cabochon in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It is surrounded by a halo of diamonds, including brilliant-cut and baguette shapes, with a total diamond weight of 4.57 carats. The ring is made in 18 Karat gold, weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany 0.54 Carat Thai Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring made by Tiffany in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.47 Carat Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.47 Carat Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rose Cut Diamonds Accent Stones: Natural Rubies Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.08 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1.70 Carat Ruby 0.95 Carat Twin Butterfly Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold ring designed with 2 pavé diamond butterflies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.38 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 4pts and the rubies also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$29,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.02 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.95 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,359Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.0 Carat Burma Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Oval Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified natural Burma 3.0 carat Ruby ring in 18K Yellow Gold, with side two round diamond 0.10 carat. Diamonds are G-H color VVS quality. this Burma Ruby is very deep red in co...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 4.53 Carat Mozambique Ruby And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Mozambique ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring with 2.88 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 2.88 carat Burmese oval ruby is the centerpiece of this 18 karat white gold ring.
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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