18K Burmese Ruby Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A heavy and well made band done in 18K yellow gold set with approximately 1.30cttw in square cut Burmese rubies as well as approximately .60cttw in H-I color Vs1-2 clarity princess c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari 5.95ct Burma No Heat Ruby Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bulgari 5.95 ct Burma no heat ruby 2.50 ctw baguette and round brilliant cuts AGL certified Certificate #1150208 Center stone: 1 ruby Accent/side stones: 72 round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly bezel set at the rais...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meticulously set in a mix of round and tapered baguette shapes, these VS clarity and H-I color diamonds create a captivating dance of light, while remaining subtle enough to let the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring The center stone is a natural 0.81 Carat Ruby from Burma (Myanmar) surrounded by 66 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.33 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring features a 1.07-carat ruby as its centerpiece. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certificate N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 8.31 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be captivated by a truly exceptional piece of fine jewelry – an 18K white gold ring that showcases an extraordinary IGI-certified 8.31-carat Burmese ruby of the rarest and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a vibrant 0.95-carat ruby at its center. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certifica...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.61 Carat Pigeon Blood No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting a creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ring features a 0.61-carat ruby, certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), certificate number GRS2021-031958. Ships ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning 0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, making it a perf...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Treatment: No Heat Certification: AGL Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold, 1.01 Carats
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Details Metal: 18K White Gold Net Gold Weight: 4.013 grams Gross Weight: 4.307 grams Diamonds: 48 natural diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.46 carats Center Stone: 1 natural B...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Bulgari Burmese ruby Trombino ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby Trombino ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural no heat Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.88 carats, flanked to either si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K Gold Oval 1.05ct Myanmar Ruby & 0.38ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A celebration of passion and precision, this handcrafted ring features a vivid 1.05 carat oval ruby, ICA-certified. Its rich crimson hue is intensified by natural inclusions and a he...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Burmese ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 2.58 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.44 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring. The ring's center stone is 1.44 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' with the certificate number: 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.09 Round Diamond Halo Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All set in 18k yellow gold (2.61 grams). The ruby, sourced from Burma, is celebrated for symbolizing love and vitality—scientifically, rubies owe their fiery red hue to chromium, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.40 Carat Burma Ruby & 1.41 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the mesmerizing allure of this luxurious IGI Certified 2.40 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, a stunning piece crafted in elegant 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron 0.89 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Burma ruby ring by Boucheron is a beautiful jeweled creation by one of the most famous names in luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47 Ct. Burmese Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Absolute triumph of vintage architectural design, this magnificent Art Deco inspired engagement ring makes an opulent estate statement. A vibrant, emerald-cut certified 1.47 ct. red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco, Rose Cut 8.25ct, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 8.25 Carat Ruby, Rose Cut Diamonds, 18K White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Diamond Carat: 3.50ct Colored Stone: Ruby 8.25 ct Weight: 11.8 Grams...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Princess Cts 1.47 Diamond Baguette Cts 0.88 Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold weighing a substantial 7.12 grams, this engagement ring features 13 baguette diamonds (0.88 cts) arranged in clean, architectural lines around 10 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Princess Cut Cts 0.63 Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in luminous 18k yellow gold (4.47 grams), this engagement ring is adorned with 58 round diamonds (0.29 cts), 2 baguette diamonds (0.08 cts), and 8 marquise diamonds (0.37...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Crimson Dynasty - Burmese Ruby set with Rosecut Diamonds in 18K Designer Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The interplay of rosecut softness and brilliant‑cut fire forms a silhouette that feels both historic and contemporary — a jewel crafted for collectors who appreciate legacy and artis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS 4.33 carat Burma vivid red pigeon blood ruby diamond 18k two tone gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The cushion cut ruby at the center of this contemporary ring is a genuinely exceptional stone: a vivid, saturated red in the coveted pigeon's blood tone, the industry's term for the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 38 DIAMONDS 0.30 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.07 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, RED Introducing our captivating The Eternal Whirl Ring, featuring a captivating ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Pear Cts 0.64 and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold (2.46 grams), this engagement ring features 30 round diamonds (0.07 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.03 cts), 3 marquise diamonds (0.12 cts), 1 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified 1.97 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 102 DIAMONDS 1.237 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.97 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, RED Indulge in the allure of this remarkable creation, Eternal Rose, designed t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The scrolling decorated setting is embellished with a stunning claw set 1ct cushion cut Burmese ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.86 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby And Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant ring showcased by Rewa jewels is hancrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has a centre piece of a vibrant red ruby in cushion cut weighing 3.86 carat approximately. The ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.14 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 1.14 carat Burma ruby crowning a 18k Rose Gold Half band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 2.64 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Ring In 18K W. 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. It has a centre piece of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.64 carat approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Ring Set in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum and 18K Gold featuring a GIA Certified 2.106 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 3.682 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a rare 0.73-carat heart-cut red ruby from Burma, certified by GIA as untreated to preserve its natural beauty (certificate number GIA7508603695). Paired with a 0.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS 1.23 Carat Octagonal Burma Ruby and White Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.75. Comes with GRS certificate.
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
From $6,825Sale Price / item|30% Off
Burmese Emerald Cut Ruby 4.20ct Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This rare eternity band is handcrafted by Simon Ardem and features 13 perfectly matched emerald-cut Burma "pigeon-blood" rubies. The total weight of the rubies is 4.20 carats set in ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fine Ruby set in a wearable custom made diamond mounting. 5.77 carat Cushion cut “Intense Red” Burma Ruby set in a custom made diamond mounting. .78 carats of white round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 4.96 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18K 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. It has a centre piece of a Burma No Heat Ruby weighing 4.00 carat approxima...
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
This stunning antique ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Buccellati Burmese Ruby Ring, Italian, circa 1940
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Buccellati Burmese ruby ring. Set with an oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, to an impressive s...
Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS 2.75 Carat Burmese Mogok No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Details Design No.: RJ4358 Metal: 18K white gold with rhodium finish Gross weight: 3.70 g Ruby: 1 natural Burmese (Mogok) ruby, oval cut, no indication of thermal treatment, 2.75 ct...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Burma Ruby Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Burma Ruby Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.45 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set in a platinum band with 18K yellow gold prongs, this ring exemplifies the elegant contrast that elevates truly fine jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Bowtie Designer Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring, never used. Unique Burma Natural Ruby Gemstones Unique Invisible setting bowtie design Square Natural Ruby's and center Oval Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 10.0 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2.45 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set in a platinum band with 18K yellow gold prongs, this ring exemplifies the elegant contrast that elevates truly fine jewelry.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring Description: This vintage-style cluster ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.68 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18K 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. It has a centre piece Burma Ruby No Heat weighing 2.68 carat approximately a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately designed 18ct yellow gold ring taken from the Art Nouveau movement. This piece features a centralised pinky red ruby of Burmese origin accompanied by a fa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS 2.02 Carat Burmese No-Heat Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Details Design No.: RJ4415 Metal: 18K white gold Gross weight: 4.47 g Ruby: 1 natural Burmese ruby, octagonal step cut, no indication of thermal treatment, 2.02 ct, GRS certified, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.60 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18k 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. It has a centre piece of a Burma No Heat Ruby in cushion cut weighing 1.60 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Certified No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Engraved Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Florentine Engraved ring, handcrafted in 18kt white Gold, featuring in the center a natural certified Burma Ruby 1.42 carat, and surrounded by colorless round old mine cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 10/18K Gold Burma Ruby Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10/18K Gold Burma Ruby Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - AGL.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive halo ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a stunning feature collet set 0.75ct oval faceted cut...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.99 Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
All set in 18k yellow gold and weighs 6.11 grams. Details: ✔ Item type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18k yellow gold ✔ Size: US 6 (adjustable) ✔ Weight: 6.11 grams ✔ Setting: Prong, Halo ✔ Shan...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Certified Burma Ruby No Heat Diamond Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Florentine Engraved ring, handcrafted in 18k yellow and white Gold, featuring in the center a natural Burma No Heat Ruby 1.06 carat, and surrounded by colorless round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon 6.31 Carat Untreated Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exceptional jewel weighs 6.31 carats and its sugarloaf cut perfectly showcases the intense red hue for which Burma rubies are so coveted. Certified by C. Dunaigre Switzerland as ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Channel GIA Square Step Burma Ruby Wide Eternity Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.34 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (Sized and tried on a finger) (We can NOT custom size these rings.)
Ruby, Yellow 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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