Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Rubies and sapphires Ruby Weight: ~0.40ct Total Ruby Cut: Cabochon Cut Sapphire Weight: ~0.40ct Total Sapphire Cut: Cabochon Cut Secondary Stones: Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Le Vian Red Ruby Flower and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Color: J-L Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.86ct Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold, Hong Kong
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in elegant 18k gold, weighing 3.66 grams, this ring is a testament to superior craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.8ctw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, silver, diamond, and ruby ring, comprising sixteen round cut rubies, five old mine cut diamonds, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, set in silver, to an 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique ruby and gold band ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,633Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold New Made Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.3 grams. Totally is center diamond 0.72 carat. Totally is all diamond 1.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-S1 clarity. Totall...
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
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
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Baguette Ruby and Diamond Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wide band with the perfect pop of color. 5.50 carats of fine Ruby baguettes 1.50 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds 18k white gold 8.5 mm wide Size 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin .46ctw Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring, 18k Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut .46ctw FG color/ VS1-2 clarity ruby round Ring Size 5 Rise off of Finger: 3.3 mm Width: 5.3 mm Weight: 3.1 dwts. / 4.9 grams Stamps: "18KT RC...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by designer.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats, Emerald 1.26 carats and Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.73 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Oval Ruby and Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Oval Ruby and Double Halo Diamond Ring Nurati Jewelry introduces this stunning 18K white gold oval ruby ring, surrounded by a double halo of natural diamonds for adde...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.14 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.48 carat, Ruby 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.19 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.28 carat. Ring size is US 4.3 We c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats, Ruby 0.03 carat and Brown Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 21.55 grams "We first o...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring, circa 1980s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, circa the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Pave Diamond Dome Ring
By Jean Vitau
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Jean Vitau Material: 18K yellow gold Rubies: 7 round cut= 2.70cttw Diamonds: 78 round cut= 1.30cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: the ring measures 14.50mm wide a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.59 carats, Tsavorite 1.24 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.72 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, 1.09ct, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring Indulge in the captivating beauty of this exquisite 18k white gold diamond and ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, 2.1ct, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold band ring with a central ruby of 2.0 carat and surrounding diamonds in round and baguette cut for a total of 2.1 carat / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deer Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.00x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "104 Fancy Diamonds 0.46 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 18KR 5.78 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Deer Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.20x3.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "137 Fancy Diamonds 1.83 CT 2 Ruby 0.21 CT 18KR 9.05 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.60 Carat Burma Ruby Oval Cut and Diamond 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The combination of ruby origin, diamond weight, substantial 18K yellow gold construction, and bold men’s ring design makes this a distinctive estate piece with strong presence and co...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular piece! Mystery set Rubies swirl with approximately 2 carats of diamonds in this bombe style ring.
Diamond, Ruby
White Cultured Pearl Cluster Diamond and Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.3 mm - ~6.5 mm Pearl Count: 19 white cultured pearls Ruby Count: 4 round rubies Ruby...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernistic Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat "Terrell and Zimmelman"
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Modernistic Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k "Terrell and Zimmelman" Designed by The Master Bill Bates in the 1980's One Cushion Cut Ruby weighing 1.15 carats [bright with no imperfect...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.8 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Weight: 4.86 Grams Setting: Bypass Shank Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Ruby Carat: 1.80 Cut: Round Color: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely constructed 18k yellow and white gold Late-20th Century fashion ring is topped with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond ring showcases a striking geometric design with richly colored rubies and a brilliant invisible-set diamond center.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1904 18k Yellow Gold English Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique English ring from 1904 is a charming and highly collectible example of classic five stone design, set with 0.18ctw of diamonds and rubies in a richly warm 18k yellow gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail ring features a vibrant, bezel-set oval ruby centered on a wide yellow gold band that is lavishly channel-set with rows of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds. Material: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted stunning and royal-looking ring, crafted in 18K gold (5.23gms). Its design is classic and eye-catching, making it a premium...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is us 7 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.30ct Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating celebration of color, sparkle, and artful craftsmanship, this statement cocktail ring is a masterwork of fine jewelry design. Finely crafted in rich, gleaming 18K yello...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1980, EU 18¾
Located in Heemstede, NL
An eye-catching vintage ring in 18k yellow gold, set with six vivid round-cut rubies and subtle diamond in the middle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.52 carat. Ring size is US 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Brown Diamond & Ruby Ring Snake 18K Gold For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brown Diamond & Ruby Ring This exquisite 18K white gold ring showcases a stunning arrangement of natural brown and white diamonds, beautifully accented by vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.10 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.51 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight: 7.03 Grams Gold Net Weight: 5.84 Grams Tourmaline 4.17 Carats Ruby 0.64 Carats Diamond Weight - 1.12 Carat Ring Size-7
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 2.1tgw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in gold, comprising one oval cut ruby and twenty-four old cut diamonds, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. An exquisite cherry red ruby is set to the centre o...
Diamond, 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.
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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