0.25ct Ruby and diamond antique engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique engagement ring features a stunning 0.25ct ruby and diamond combination set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cabochon-Cut Ruby Jade and Diamond 18K Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Jade and Diamond Ring and Earring Set: Set in 30.2g of 18K Yellow Gold (17.2g earrings, 13g ring), centering three cabochon-cut rubies (30ct total), and adorne...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.90x2.20cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "41 White Diamonds 0.34 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KW 2.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.50x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "44 White Diamonds 0.32 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KW 3.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.45x2.25cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "30 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 4 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KW 2.98 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x2.10x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "37 Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 5.60 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x1.50x0.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "50 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.20x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "83 Fancy Diamonds 1.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 6.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.50x2.00cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "51 White Diamonds 0.39 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KW 3.27 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Marguerite (daisy) floral • Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) • Center Stone: Natural ruby, approx. 0.20 ct • Accents: 8 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine 18k white gold, ruby and diamond eternity ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Channel Set Ruby and Marquise Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 8.6 mm tall Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$35,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by Cartier paperwork. Size: US 5 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamonds: Approximately 1.86 Carats Total Weight Onyx: Approximately 5.00 Carats Total Weight Rubies: Approximatel...
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Waterfall Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond: 1.60 ct twd Ruby: 1.70 tcw Ring Size: 5.75 Total Weight: 11 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.8 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, Round Brilliant, Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.50ct, Size 7.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant cut diamond. 1.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75(56) detailed description: top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 1.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.75ctw Diamond and Ruby Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Baguette
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14k yellow gold diamond and ruby band ring is a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A wide ruby and diamond band with unique serpent scale design. .84 carats of Ruby .50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds Approximately 14.5 mm wide set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Leyser 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond "Bouquet" Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k White Gold is set with a 1x fine ruby (facetted, M...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 11.83 carats, Ruby 1.38 carats and Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.35 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold 3.3ct Burmese Ruby and Diamonds - Statement Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Exquisite Natural Pear Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in White and Yellow Gold One of our most luxurious rings, this magnificent pear-shaped ruby ring features a stunning, 3.3-...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Roaring 6.58ct Ruby and Diamond Tiger Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted from luxurious 18K white gold with a high-quality polish, the ring's setting provides the perfect canvas for this captivating story.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF17-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold accents beautifully complement the breathtaking 11.81 carat Star Ruby cabochon center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k 750 White Gold - Pear Shape Ring: Natural Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Dimensions: Width 13.5mm X Height 15mm X Depth 6mm 1: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring features 7 Petals made of Natural Oval Pinkish Red Rubies pave set around a center of R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Baguette Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 5 re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,440Sale Price|24% Off
Charles Krypell Ruby & Diamond Signature Knot Ring 18K Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Krypell Crossover Ring 55 Brilliant Round Diamonds 33 Beautiful Round Rubies Size is 7.75 and Can be Sized One Size Smaller The Top is 12mm Wide 10 grams 18kt Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Exceptional ruby ring with diamonds in 18k white gold.
Located in Lucerne, CH
An exceptional 18k white gold ring featuring a striking oval-cut ruby of 1.10 ct as its radiant centrepiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Gold Marquise Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marquise ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid natural ruby at its center, framed by a halo of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total Diamond Weight 0.85 Carats G/H-VS Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold (Different metals available). 1 Oval Ruby 7.30x6.00mm Approx. 1.40 Carats Prong Set 2 Oval Diamonds 5.00x...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Large Oval Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Parrot Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a true work of wearable art, showcasing a magnificent large oval ruby cabochon 8 to 10 carats as its centerpiece, displaying a deep, velvety crims...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central octagonal diamond of 1.10 carats, two rubies on the side for a total of 1.60 carats, and brilliant diamonds on the shank for a total of 2.00 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Make a statement with this luxurious 1.52ctw ruby and diamond thick band ring, crafted in gleaming 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat ruby and 1.55 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,339Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.8 grams. Totally 0.50 carat diamond. The diamond has vs-vvs clarity and G-H color. Center 1.12 ct ruby . Totally about 2.12 carat ruby. Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.38 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.80 grams "W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$32,979Sale Price|52% Off
Jabir 2.00ct Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold, UK
Located in London, GB
The Osiris Ruby Ring features a vibrant, untreated 2.00 carat ruby, held aloft by gold prongs, on a white gold band studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.5 Grams Stone: 2.19ct Emerald, 1.32tcw Diamond, 1.80tcw Sapphire, 0.75tcw Ruby Measurements: 33.26 x 20.9 x 26.15mm Size: 8.5 Hallmark: 750 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby 3.15ct & Diamond 1.79ct Ring, Designer
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, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.74ct Ruby and 0.60tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the setting provides warmth and sophistication, perfectly complementing the rich red tones of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, India, 6.06ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS RUBY: 6.06CTS DIAMOND: 0.17CTS FANCY DIAMOND: 0.97CTS EMERALD: 1.4CTS G. WT: 8.66 GRAMS N. WT: 6.92 GRAMS 18K GOLD We encourage you to examine all the images prov...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
COCKTAIL RING 18K Yellow Gold 1.07 Cwt. Cushion Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional estate-tier tailored cocktail ring, masterfully centered with a vibrant 1.07-carat natural ruby plaque.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$20,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.20 grams, silver with a total weight of 5.92 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 9.41 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Heart-Shaped 1.40ct Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 1.40 ct Heart-shaped Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features one heart shaped Natural Red Ruby, weighing 1.40 carats, accented with Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61ctw Ruby and Diamond Channel Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 5 round cut 2.25 mm approximately .25 total carats diamond, 6 round brilliant cut 2.25 mm approximately .36 total carats GH color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.25 Rise O...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 8 elongated square rubies 3.12tcw and 8 radiant cut diamonds, 1.65tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex-Style 18K Gold Diamond & Ruby Link Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Gemstones: 26 Round Near-Colorless Diamonds 1 Round/Oval Red Ruby Mounted in Center Material: 18K Yellow Gold Approximate Dimensions: Ring Size: 8 Flexible Link Construction May Al...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes a contemporary charm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$215,200Sale Price|20% Off
Gold ring with ruby and diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Gold Ring with ruby and diamonds White Gold 18 karat Side stones: Baguette-cut diamonds Ruby Stone Details: Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Brilliant Cut (Crown), Step Cut (Pavilion)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage 18K yellow gold statement ring centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, this vibrant cluster ring is ready to be worn and impressed.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Halo Ring, 1.53ct Oval Ruby, 0.41ct Diamonds
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 1.53ct, displaying a medium red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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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