Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring with 78 white and 78 yellow diamonds. This unique ring has both colors of gold in it - yellow and white. The cent...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carat Ruby and 1.33 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.12 carat ruby and 1.33 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail engagement ring; part of our varied range of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1911
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring features 3 round rubies accompanied by two old cut diamonds all mounted in a classic original Edwardian 18 carat yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cabochon Burma Ruby 8.75 Carats Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Heated
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cabochon Burma Ruby, Heated weighing 5.75 Carats and round brilliants weighing 3 carats, in 18 karat white gold. Ruby measures 10.24 x 7.70 x 7.30 mm
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with a round facetted Burmese ruby of vivid colour, weighing approximately 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
1.94 Carat Oval Ruby Gemstone Ring 0.66 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.94 carats ruby gemstone and 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby snake ring in 18 karat white gold. This truly bold statement ring is channel set throughout with baguette cut and tapered baguette diamonds especially cut to fit ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Regal Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an extraordinary 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring showcases a magnificent pear-shaped Ruby surrounded by a dazzling double halo of brilliant whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.82 Carat Ruby and 1.28 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.82 carat ruby and 1.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage ruby jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
4.50 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Large Ornate Elongated Octagon shaped Ruby and diamond ring crafted in a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.38 Carat Ruby and 2.46 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage English 0.38 carat ruby and 2.46 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold flower cluster ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.15 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.15 carat Burmese ruby and 1.36 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold three stone ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,500 / item
Rosecut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 2.37 Carat Ruby 0.8 Carat SI/H Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This necklace has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 2.37 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600 / item
Rosecut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,348Sale Price|24% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style granulation work creating a stunning art piece.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
12.8ct Cabochon Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Fine 12.8 Carat Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold Accessorize your look with this elegant Burma Natural Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Oval Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Octagon Emerald, Burmese Ruby, Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new stunning ring with a fusion of vibrants colours and exceptional craftsmanship featured by Rewa Jewels made in 18 karat white gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,220Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby Invisible Setting Ring 18 Karat Gold Ruby Cocktail Bowtie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring, never used. Special Natural Ruby from Burma Unique Invisible setting Square Natural Ruby's and center Round Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Approx 13.0 grams. Ruby App...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
6.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 6.75CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Prong style Size 7 diamonds - 1.37ct, rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Princess Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.80CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 3.20 grams 3mm width Size 7 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.73 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & 0.17ctw Diamond Fashion Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very unique ring and features a 0.73 carat oval cut ruby surrounded by 0.17 carat total weight in round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.00 Carat Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new onyx and diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The onyx weigh 20.00 carat, ruby weigh 0.42 carat and diamond weigh 2.17 carat.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,350 / item
18 Karat Gold Honey Bee Diamond Ruby Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Honey Bee ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this 18 karat yellow gold ring features a pigeon blood red elongated cabochon ruby weighing 7.55 carats, pave set with bright white r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 1.90 grams 2.5 mm in width Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.00 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.65 carat opal, 1.10 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and and white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry c...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Small Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Ruby and Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold ring featuring a stunning 0,58 brilliant cut Blue Diamond accompanied on the two sides by two Pear cut Rubies with a tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Natural Baguette Ruby and Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Large Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage pre-owned - as new condition. Statement Impressive bold and Royal. 18k Yellow Gold approx 12.50 grams Finger size 8 (can be resized) Taper ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sybarite Jewellery Princess Ring 18 Karat White Gold 1.28 Carat Rubies Amethyst
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a brand and ethos inspired by that single, creased rose petal. We create jewellery that is incomparable in both design and accomplishment. Our customers seek ex...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,900 / item
Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, synthetic rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
1955 hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold crossover ring set with 0,22 carats of white diamonds and 0,18 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Ruby of dimension 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for approximately 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carat yellow G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$8,291Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring Ruby Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Introduce a touch of timeless beauty and dazzling sparkle to your marriage proposal with this magnificent 18-carat white gold engagement ring. Showcasing a 2.06 carat oval ruby, care...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s "Universe" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.00 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 1.90 grams 2.5 mm in width Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.62 carat Mozambique ruby and 1.88 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 1.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handmade three stone ruby diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18K white gold and starring a sweet and luscious natural Burmese ruby, weighing 1.36 carats. The crystalline gemstone bo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 8.79 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement ring showcasing a vivid 7.37-carat oval ruby, beautifully framed by a halo of 1.42 carats of brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.36 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond and Ruby Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.36 carat aquamarine, 0.78 carat diamond and 0.50 carat ruby, 18 karat rose gold and 18k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,784Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold cocktail ring is from Divine Collection. This extraordinary piece of jewellery is a detailed combination of beautiful oval natural ruby 2.1 Carat and natural white dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat Burmese ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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