18 Kt Rotating Possession Piaget Ruby & Diamonds Ring
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt YELLOW GOLDEN Possession PIAGET RING WITH DIAMONDS AND RUBY'S, ROTATING CENTRE MATERIAL: 18kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 16.2 grams SIZE: 53 DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamonds RUBY...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,387Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape Ruby 3.56 cts And Trillion shape Diamond 0.19 cts Ring in 18 kt Gold Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with ruby 2.26 cts and diamond 0.36 cts Rose Gold 3.97 gms Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Sapphires Rubyes 18 kt White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful ring in 18 kt white gold totally enriched with sapphires and rubies of ct 3.44 and is alternated with diamonds of ct 0.28 of which the central diamond 0.39.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 kt White Gold Diamonds Rubies Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Design Ring, Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN 18 KT RING WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES & SAPPHIRES Amazing design and fits like a glove !
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
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
Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT It has a flat large crown set wi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian era Magnificent combination of that era for workmanship and rare gemstones Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold The heart crown is made by two gem sections crowned by a bow top...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 1.08 Carat & Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.08 , Diamond 0.34 Ring. This incredible ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The center holds a beautiful Ruby with an incredible play of color patte...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. English origin – bearing hallmarks Traditional Victorian half hoop mount, beautiful hand carved details exalting the fabul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,096Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
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
18 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
YELLOW GOLDEN RING WITH RUBY, TAPERED BAGUETTE & BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 5.3 grams / 0.185 oz / 3.40 dwt SIZE: eur 53 1/2 / us 6 3/4 ( Can be r...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 KT Yellow Gold 2.35 Ct Ruby 0.15Ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval ruby weighing 2.35 carats. There are 8 round brilliant diamonds 0.15 carats on either side of the ruby. Stamped 18k 750 Size 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian .98 Ct Ruby Diamond 18 Kt Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful antique Victorian period three stone ring, 1890/1900 ca Lovely half hoop mounting exquisitely hand carved at best refined work of the time – 18 KT solid gold marked Magnifi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 1.20 ct. Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby & Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Gold Ring With Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby and Diamond Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.16 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18 kt. Bicolour Gold Ring With Diamonds, Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
A substantial and beautifully crafted wideband statement 18 kt bicolour gold ring with diamonds, sapphire, emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.35 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Natural Rubies Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with precision and passion, the entire ensemble is held together by the embrace of 18 KT Rose GOLD, imparting a warm and luxurious glow to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Details Below Metal: 18 Kt rose gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 4 round faceted cut natural rubies totalling approx 1.00 Ct – 8 old European cut diamonds totalling approx 1.60 CT (G-VVS...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,621Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 18 Kt.White Gold Engagement Diamond Ring with 1.23 Ct Ruby
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
ALGT certificate for the ruby is included. Number:76238826. Gold grade: 18 KT (marked) Natural ruby: 1.23 ct Natural diamonds: 0.20 ct E/F/VVS/VS Cup size : approx. 8mm*17mm Ring siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian period half hoop 18 KT solid gold ring Beautiful example, finely hand carved with rich fine details details the rarest A trio of old cut natural Rubies most probably Burma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special, Beautiful 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald: Intense Green Minor Cabochon 3.78 ct. with Carat Gem Lab cer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby 1.4ct. & 1ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby of 1.4 ct. and Diamonds of 1 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt. Gold Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said Centre Diamond: Natural emerald cut diamond 2.03 Ct VVS 2 Comes with IGI certificate.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$118,007Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 Kt. Gold No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring Ruby: Red, Cabochon cut, natural corundum, No heat Burmese Ruby 6.15 ct , Looks like Pigeon Blood !
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy (Rome). Ruby weight: 0.5 Carat approximately Diamonds n° and Weight: Six Diamonds , 0.013 Carat each. 18 kt Gold Weight: 10.5 grams approximately Size : 13 It...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby Gübelin &GRS Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With a 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby The Ruby comes Certified by Gübelin & GRS Ruby: Pink - Red, Cushion - Oval shape, Burma Ruby 7.81 ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Oval Cut Purple Red Ruby 1.01Carat Diamonds Ring 18 kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.61Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6177094723 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.53 X 6.50 X 3.15mm GIA: Purpulish Red Heat Only. 1.01ct. side round diamonds. G-color vs...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring Hues of deep red emit warmth and romance from the 18.00 carat ruby, as two rose cut diamond slices affixed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold ruby diamond fashion ring featuring 2.40 cts tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold ruby diamond fashion ring featuring 2.40 cts tw of rubies surrounded by 1.00 cts tw of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold ruby and diamond ring adorned with 5.40 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold ruby and diamond ring adorned with 5.40 cts tw of round pink rubies surrounded by 1.60 cts tw of round diamonds going all the way around in a halo design.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$1,390Sale Price|40% Off
Representative 2.50 ct Ruby Diamond Ring of a special kind 18 kt 22x23 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
Italian way of life, a representative ruby diamond ring of a special kind, looks beautiful on the hand, 32 full-cut diamonds set in leaf-shaped settings totaling approx. 0.40 ct, W (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turtle 0.50 Karats Diamonds 0.60 Kt Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
A Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats gold by expert artisans and adorned with 0.60 Karats cabochon Sapphires, 0,35 karats cabochon Ruby and 0,50 karats grey ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
Diana M.18 kt yellow gold ruby and diamond fashion ring featuring a center 1.50
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold ruby and diamond fashion ring featuring a center 1.50 ct ruby surrounded by 1.50 cts tw of diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Bi Color Ring, 0.85 Carat Diamonds & 2.47 ct Heart Cut Rubies and Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Bicolor Ring With 0.85 Carat Diamonds & 2.47 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ALGT Certified 18 kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Color Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent ALGT Certified 18kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Colour Ruby & Diamond Ring Ruby: Pear shape, Rose cut Intense purplish red Ruby 3.21ct Diamond: 3 Rows of Brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.25 CT Diamond Multi Stone 18 KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Multi Stone Ring includes 0.25 Carat Round White Diamond as well as Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Orange Sapphire / Citrine, Emerald, Star Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire / Citrine and Garne...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire,...
$4,280Sale 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, Star Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, which showcases a stunning 0.30 Carat natural Ruby alongside 2 Carats of brilliant cut and Pear shape diamonds set in lustrous white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.50 Ct Red Ruby 1.60 Ct F VVS Diamond 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming vintage ring is 1970 circa Skilfully hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt gold Marvelous chic design with octagonal head set with Ruby and Diamonds An exceptional...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
12 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ball Ring Size 6 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 12 carat natural Marquise Ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 1 Ct Dancing Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 1 Ct Dancing Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ring Size 6 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1 carat natural Marquise Ruby with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Siam Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring with 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 1.73 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design featuring a center 3.50 ct ruby surrounded by 1.50 cts tw of round diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt White Gold Ring With Rubies and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby: Ca. 2 ct and 10 Ruby Cabuchon cut Ca. 2 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di Model Ruby: 1.71 Carat, Length 5.7 x height 7.7 mm Diamonds: 10 brilliant cut diamonds, Nice clarity and cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring in Three Shades of 18 kt Gold and Octagonal Ruby
Located in Cattolica, IT
A classic braided band ring in the three shades of gold with an essential and elegant style. This ring consists of three wedding bands, one yellow one pink and one white , all in 18 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 kt White Gold Band Ring with Natural Rubies and Diamonds ct. 3.08
Located in Napoli, IT
Refined band ring made of 18 kt white gold, with visible 750 hallmark, weighing a total of 12.60 grams. The design is distinguished by an elegant, geometric structure embellished wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set 18 kt. Gold Necklace, Earring, Ring, Bracelet, 116Ct Rubies & 105Ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby: rubies together 25.28 ct. Material: 18 kt.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Ct Natural Turquoise & Ruby 18 Kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring & Earring Set 20Gm
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful suite of Ring and Earring Approximately 4 Ct Natural Turquoise & Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring & Earring Set 20Gm All round Turquoise beads 18 Karat Yellow Gold: ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Adler Genèva 18 kt. Yellow Gold Set Bracelet + Ring + Earrings Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rubies: 3 oval cut rubies Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Ring size: 51 EU / 5.75 US ( Can be resized for free) Total weight: 9.6 gram / 0.34 oz / 0.310 dwt Earrings Diamonds: Baguette...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$11,701
Bulgari 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail ring 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
Ring made of 18 kt. yellow gold with cabochon ruby signed Bulgari. This classically designed ring is perfect for wearing on any occasion. A cabochon ruby of about 1.50 carats is moun...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$20,478
Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Rubies Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted ring made in Italy of 18 kt. white gold with multi-cut diamonds and rubies. This piece belongs to Fraleoni's Dolcevita collection. This ring features multicolored diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$29,254
Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamond Ruby Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Ring made of 18 kt. white gold with diamonds, rubies and tanzanite signed Fraleoni. This cocktail ring is part of the Queen Collection and is entirely handmade in Italy. One of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,328
Band Ring in 18 Kt Gold, Ruby and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
Band ring in 18 kt gold, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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