Antique Ruby, Diamond And 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring, Chester 1901
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Petal Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer floral ring crafted from solid 18 Karat White Gold. This gorgeous piece features a 0.60 Carat oval cut Ruby center and flower petals decorated with 0.65-carat bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.51 carat ruby and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.13 carats and Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.86 carats, Black Diamond 1.58 carats and Diamond 0.30 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.54 grams Ruby Wi...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Blue and White Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This elegant S.Georgios designer graduated ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.81 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
RUBY ETERNITY RING 14K YELLOW GOLD (0.81 CTW) Style Code# R5830YR Setting: Prongs Colorstone 1: Ruby Stone 1 Shape: Round Stone 1 Qty: 27 Stone 1 Weight Ctw: 0.81 Total Gem WT: 0.8...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.75 Carat Ruby and 0.83 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.75 carat ruby and 0.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set twist ring; part of our diverse antique ruby jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Unheated 4 carat Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 4.19 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.59 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Nesting Rings
By effegi
Located in New York, NY
A very easy to wear set of rings. Both rings are designed in 18 karat fluted yellow gold, with pave diamonds an a oval ruby and sapphire cabochon center.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.23 Carat Ruby and 0.97 Carat Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 0.23 carat ruby, 0.97 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and platinum set lozenge shaped dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jew...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby 2.00 Carat and Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An impressive ballerina cocktail ring crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, featuring a richly colored natural ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Granulation Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It is microscopically decorated all the way around with yellow gold beads and wires and is made with a unique velve...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats, Ruby 6.93 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.29 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.05 carats with Ruby 1.95 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.79 grams Emerald W...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.02 carats with Emerald 1.36 carats and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 1.9 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats, Ruby 5.45 carats and Black Diamond 1.01 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.23 grams "W...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Ring in 18 Karat Gold. This is a striking and ornate ring with a bold, colorful design.
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.44 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Settings Diameter: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 10.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond and Ruby Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 6.5g / 0.21 t oz Nature's elegance takes center stage in this sculpted leaf-motif ring, where two delicately vein...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sacchi Round Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Maya Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows us to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring by Péclard in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Flanked by two oval-shaped equally lively rubies of approximately 1.00 carat each. The setting is artfully crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with 104 brilliant-cut diamonds of F...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$215,200Sale Price|20% Off
Gold ring with ruby and diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold Ring with ruby and diamonds White Gold 18 karat Side stones: Baguette-cut diamonds Ruby Stone Details: Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Brilliant Cut (Crown), Step Cut (Pavilion)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.41 Carat Ruby and 1.07 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.41 carat ruby and 1.07 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring; part of our pear cut vintage rings collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pretty Ruby & diamond three stone ring in 18K yellow gold. This ring features a stunning Emerald cut Red Ruby in the center, flanked by two radiant cut diamonds, one on each side...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Ruby & Diamond Earring & Ring Suite
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This matched earring and ring suite have been crafted from 18 karat white gold and are set with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A handcrafted Ruby ring with a Rosecut diamond in the centre made in 18K Yellow Gold. The band and the back of the ring you will notice intricate hand work done on gold that complime...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,504Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.48 carats, Ruby 3.0 carats and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 17.72 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.66 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, white gold set, three stone/trilogy ring; an addition to our vintage jewellery and estate ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5.70 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
5.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Princess Cut Rubies 5.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong and Channel, 5.00 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 karat yellow gold this ring features two rows of square cut rubies along with two sections of pave diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Italy Unisex Huge 3.40 Carat Diamonds Ruby Lioness Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Deco Lioness Ring Mens / Ladies 2.00ct. White diamonds, F-G color Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity. 1.00ct. Natural Fancy yellow diamonds. .40ct. Natural rubies (in eyes and mouth) ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Key Features : 18 K White Gold Ring : 7.12 Grams Diamonds Rose Cuts : 12 Pieces / 0.69 Carats Diamond Round Brilliant : 78 Pieces / 0.59 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring was designed by Nino Verita of Italy.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 1.33 carats ruby and .77 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Sugarloaf and Diamond Baguette Stackable Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Stackable Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Baguette eternity band all handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The Rubies in the ring are all natural and good quality diamond baguettes. The simple y...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 20th Century 1, 17 Carat Certified Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.10ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This captivating 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 2.10 karat Burma ruby surrounded by a striking diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Handcrafted Ring
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one-of-a-kind piece from her signature jadeite collection, this 18 karat white and black gold statement ring, features 7 petals of jadeite with the most sought-after 'Imperial Gree...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Classic Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A simple and chic engagement ring with a Ruby Oval centre and a Diamond Halo around, beautifully set in 18K White Gold. The special setting of the diamonds make them look bigger than...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Delicate vintage yellow gold ring with a round setting on top, adorned with an oval ruby held in place by four prongs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.05CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style, 2.10 grams 2 mm in width...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,104Sale Price|20% Off
6.8 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 6.80 carats ruby gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful antique You and Me ring, set with a wave-shaped gold wire framing a brilliant-cut diamond and a claw-set ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.70 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
5.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Princess Cut Rubies 5.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong and Channel, 5.00 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,900 / item
Rose Cut 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
Ruby 1 Carat No Heat Diamond Vintage Trilogy 18 Karat Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage No Heat Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Certified A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond trilogy ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, dating to the 1980s and bearing full UK ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold This articulate contemporary old mutual/European cut diamond solitaire and unusual cut pigeon blood rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,447Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine Style workmanship and a unique velvet background decorated with princes oval and round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster style 18 karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.50 grams. It contains a center 5.5x5mm oval-shaped natural ruby mounted in a bezel setting, with a carat weight of ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The is gorgeous S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid White Gold Wide Band Ring all handmade in Greece in the elegant look inspired by Byzantine era.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$2,415Sale Price|25% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This ring features 0.56 Carat oval cut Ruby in the center and 2 pear shape Emeralds total weight of 0.42 Carat on the sides.
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Ruby & Diamond Large Flower Ring with Black Spinel 9 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Ring size is 4.5 and can be sized upon request Metals: The ring has been acid tested as 14 karat white gold and the shank is tested as 18 karat Quality of diamonds are SI1-SI2 clarit...
Ruby, Black Spinel, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Ring with Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant blossom eternity ring combines beauty and style. It can be worn both casually, or more formally and can be worn on its own, or layered with other rings. The rubies are s...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,011Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Ruby White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Buying this engagement ring in 18-carat white gold with rubies and white diamonds is buying yourself a treasure that will last a lifetime.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.10 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.92 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Item Code: SER-29422 Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 4.33 Grams Natural Ruby Weight: 3.10 Carats Natural Diamond Weight: 0.92 Carats Dia...
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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