Antique 18k Gold and Silver Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
Antique style gold and silver ring with diamonds and oval ruby ct 0.95 This antique-style ring is made of 18k gold and 925 sterling silver. In the center is an oval-shaped Ruby surr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.40 carat with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 3.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.05 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.51 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.71 carats with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.73 grams BELL B28822 "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.87 carat with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.44 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.41 carats with Diamond 1.41 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
DE GRISOGONO 18k white gold RUBY & DIAMOND Ring 6.5
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic De Grisogono marquise Burmese ruby snake-motif ring crafted in 18K white gold, rising from a sculptural, serpent-like pavé hoop set entirely with black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Estate Ring in 18k White Gold Estate Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Ring features a GIA certified Natural Oval Cabochon Turquoise set horizonta...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless elegance of a 3.60 carat natural ruby surrounded b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Mid-Century Modern 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Approx 8ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold ruby and diamond ring of sculptural domed form, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, intersected by polished gold ribs framing vivid pear-shaped rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring 1.98 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby ring in 18K white gold and diamonds holding a 1.98 carat ruby in its center surrounded by Baguette and Taper cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.28 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1CTW Ruby and 1.20CTW Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail Striking Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Stamped “750” Bold Statement ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white and yellow gold Rubies: 10 oval cut= 2.00cttw Diamonds: 39 round cut= 0.23cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the ring measures 25.0mm w...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "101 Fancy Diamonds 1.79 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 7.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21404
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 Elegant and timeless, this Tiffany & Co. ring features three red ruby gemstones and two round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ring with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds, 3.07ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, RUB...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage flowers ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (H-I color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 6....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats (G color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Two Face Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage two face ring in 18k gold, circa 1960s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Baguette Wide Band Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond cocktail band features a Diamond pavè dome section center totaling 0.55 carats accented with 2 rows of Ruby Bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.92 carats of 4 rubies and 0.45 carats of 6 pink sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total. Size 6...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.37 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the sheer opulence of this IGI Certified, 3.42 Total Carat Weight (TCW) masterpiece, meticulously crafted in rich 18K White Gold. This ring showcases a spectacular 2.37 Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The gemstones are channel set in a graceful repeating pattern, creating a refined balance of rich ruby color and diamond brilliance. Delicate milgrain detailing adds texture and vin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
2000 ago rubies were discovered in India and the Sanskrit word for ruby is “ratnaraj” which roughly translates to “king of the gems.” This 18 karat yellow gold, royal red ruby ring w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.17 Carat Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 7.4mm tall above the finger, 27.7mm wide Ring size: 6.5 Markings: "T1365" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9 grams Diamond: 1.35 carats Pear Cut Ruby: 5.17 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Channel Set Ruby and Marquise Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 4.8 mm tall Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 5...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.98ct Ruby Cabochon and 0.63ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Hong Kong
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A simple design coupled with the fiery look of the Ruby makes the ring look elegant and special. This ring is crafted in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lion Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.30x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "69 Brown Diamonds 0.65 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 1.22cts Ruby & 0.38cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Breathtaking Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Rose Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K Rosę Gold Same Style Ring with Blue Sapphire Availiable Diamond 84-RD-0,33 ct Ruby 2,41 ct SIze US 7,5 Weight 6,07 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rabbit Bunny Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 Fancy Diamonds 0.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 6.44 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octopus Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.10x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "132 Fancy Diamonds 1.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.22 CT 18KR 8.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All set in 18k yellow gold weighing 1.02 grams. Rubies, revered for centuries as the “stone of kings,” are scientifically known for their durability, second only to diamonds, making...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Circa 1970, Retro Style
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Like precious lace woven in gold, this Buccellati ring entwines vivid rubies with luminous diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k white gold five stone ring ruby and diamonds, 1.30 ct.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A refined five-stone ring crafted in 18-karat (750/000) white gold, centered by a natural oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 0.90 carat. The ruby is flanked by four brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The halo perfectly frames the large central stone, maximizing its visual impact and brilliance. The entire ring is forged from high-quality 18K White Gold (stamped "G750"), a durabl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive 18k white gold flower set with gem rubies and diamonds!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,954 / item
18k Marquise Ruby & Diamond Stargazer Ring
Located in London, GB
The distinctive marquise cut ruby of this Stargazer ring gives it real energy with its asymmetrical position on the finger and juxtaposition with the three pointed diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian five-stone ring features three sparkling old European cut diamonds and two richly colored cushion cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.13 carats (G-H color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural emerald ruby and s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.50 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural rubies totaling approximately 0.45 carats and natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G-H color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A beautifully crafted vintage ruby and diamond ring in 18K white gold, showcasing an elegant floral-inspired design rich in colour and character.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Baguette Cut Rubies & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Baguette Cut Rubies & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Bold and elegant 18K white gold band featuring five natural baguette-cut rubies accented by round brilliant-cut natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Majestic 9.61ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make a bold statement with this exceptional ring, crafted from luxurious 18K two-toned gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G color, VS-VVS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.20 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Greek Lion with Ruby Eyes and Diamond Collar Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.8 Grams Stone: Ruby, Diamond Measurements: 28.67 x 24.95 x 16.75mm Size: 6.5 Hallmark: Signed; hallmarks not legible Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1937-063026-06
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 1980s
Located in Heemstede, NL
A beautiful vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring an oval ruby with a round diamond on each side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage caliber ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (G color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.90...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18k Gold Ring with 7.00ct Ruby & 1.20ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of glamour and class on your look. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Ruby of 7.00 carat, perfect cut, stunning color, and dazzlig natural diamonds, in b...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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