Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold This striking vintage cocktail ring showcases a bold domed design adorned with vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Ring with GIA Report
Located in Ocala, FL
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant three-stone ring showcases a stunning 0.70 carat oval brilliant-cut diamond as its captivating centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 19.83 ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.83 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 19.83 carat Oval shaped Natural Ruby Cabochon with Purplish Red color surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Band Ring in 18K Gold, 4-5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
Real ruby diamond emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural octagon cut ruby with diamond ring red ruby eternity band ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemstone Typ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Cabochon Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Cabochon Cut Sapphire Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds 157 Diamonds - 0.97 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.02 CT 1 Ruby - 4.51 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds - 0.37 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.75 GM This captivating 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
8.40 ctw Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: Mozambique Ruby (Oval Cut) Center Stone Weight: 7.65 ct Accent Stones: Diamonds Estimated Diamond Weight: 0.75 ct Total Carat Weight: 8.40...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Ring Band A ring featuring two square shape rubies with eight baguette cut diamonds. Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary Resizing Ruby Weight: approximately .58 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruchi New York 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring, 5.06ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold US size 7. Rubies: 5.06ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.24ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Duo Bypass Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 18K Gold Duo Bypass Ring Set features numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.30 carats, along with one oval natural ruby, one oval natural sapphire, and two oval natural e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.07Cttw Ruby & 3.10Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous cocktail ring is crafted in 18k white gold. The center prong set round shape ruby weighing 2.07 carats is illuminated by a sparkling halo of round cut and baguette cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,925
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn! Ring Size 4.50
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated 3.64ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Unheated 3.64 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified 3.64 carat Natural Ruby Cabochon, which has not b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.5 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This gorgeous ring features a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate oriental design, onyx, diamonds accented with 2 rubies, one on each side of the ring crafted in 1...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Diamond 3.83 ct Ruby 8.72 ct Weight 11 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-quality, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ella Gafter 2.20ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond ring features a cluster of ruby beads of brilliant color atop a crown of round diamonds. The total weight of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS) is 2.20 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat natural ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Declare your love with this breathtaking IGI Certified ring, a stunning piece with a total estimated weight of 3.78 carats, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique 3.91 Carat Natural, Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 3.91 Mozambique Carat Natural, Unheated Ruby Ring. The ruby's prongs hold the stone tightly but allow it to be...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond and Ruby Details Center Rubies: Natural, Red, Straight Baguet...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.34 g.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 11.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An incredible 18k white gold ladies' ring weighing 11.3 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
2.76 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.76 carat Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Gold Classic Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring, Calibrated Rubies and Diamond Paving Art Deco Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant and radiant, this engagement ring in 18K gold features a beautifully executed setting of calibrated rubies totaling 1.20 carats, forming a glowing halo around a center paved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.40 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.78 carats with Diamond 0.90carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ruby and Diamond Starburst Ring – 2.02ct GRS-Certifie
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a striking impression with this two-tone ring featuring a GRS-certified 2.02 carat ruby as its vivid focal point. Crafted in a harmonious blend of 18 karat yellow gold and plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Two Face Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs. Totally is ruby 0.02 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.08ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.08CTW Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18K Yellow & White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiant and bold, this vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring embodies timeless glamour and fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Channel Set 18K Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Jewelry Set in 18K and 14K Yellow Gold / Channel-Set Princess Cut Cluster Ruby and Diamond Jewelry Set.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Rose Cut Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details Item Type: Vintage Cocktail Ring Metal:18K Yellow Gold Center Stone Details Type: Star Ruby Color: Red Cut: Faceted Checkerboard Side Turquoise Details: Color: Light Blue ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$952Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Diamond and Natural Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.44 carats and diamonds of 0.38 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Three Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carat Color/Clarity: I-J / VS1-2 Accent Stones:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Ruby Oval and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificate for the ruby.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Ruby Halo Ring, 1.28ct Oval Ruby, 0.31ct Diamonds, UK
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold ruby and diamond halo ring. The ring is set to the centre with an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 1.28ct, with a milky red hue throughout.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Lapis Coral Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary Italian cocktail ring of remarkable scale and craftsmanship, masterfully executed in richly textured 18 karat yellow gold. Created during the glamorous era of Italia...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,904Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Magma" collection Cocktail ring - Oval Ruby and Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds made in Satin Yellow Gold is part of the "Magma" Collection by Sacchi.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Command attention with the majestic warmth and vibrant color of this spectacular 4.06-carat ruby and diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose cut diamonds and two round cut rubies, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Three Marquis Red Rubies and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 3 mar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring Circa 1940's in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring Circa 1940's in 18k Rose Gold 3 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .50 Carats Approximately 12 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .35 Carats Approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.75 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.5 grams. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.7 We can make a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.18ct & Diamond 0.44ct Ring in Handmade 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 Certified #26040
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This stunnning ring features six princess cut diamonds and 16 square-cut natural rubies set in classic 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 2.7 ct Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.2 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 1970s Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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