Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.15 carats, Ruby 1.55 carats and Diamond 1.32 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.22 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.14 Carat Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond ring! The 2.14 carat crimson red Ruby is set in a four prong basket mounting, with a single round brilliant Diamond on each side. The shoulders of the s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Buccellati Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Rubies: 11 natural rubies, approx. 0.10 carats Sapphires: Genuine sapphires, approx. 1.00 carats Diamonds: Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Band Ring 18k Gold. Very high quality ring featuring approx 1 carat of rubies and fine diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.38 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 karats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 karats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
1920s 18k gold old European cut diamond and ruby engagement ring
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1920s engagement ring is made of 18k gold. It has approximately 1.7 carats of old European cut diamonds and 1.7 carats of old European cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold 1.80tcw Ruby & Diamond Statement Pinky Ring, Blood Red Baguette Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
Prong-set and surrounded by a cluster of brilliant round-cut diamonds, this stunning ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, offers a harmonious blend of elegance and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.03 Carats Diamond and Ruby Belt-Style Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive diamond and ruby ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring an intricate openwork design with a striking geometric composition.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,928Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Ruby and Natural Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
An absolute masterpiece of contemporary high jewelry and design, this magnificent statement cocktail ring is meticulously crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. Weighing a substantia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18K White Gold, this Ruby Art Deco Ring captures timeless sophistication with the brilliance of a Diamond Halo Ring, making it an elegant choice for collectors or meaningf...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lion Head Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous retro vintage ring features a lion head design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a red ruby and round diamonds weighing an estimated 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT yellow gold cocktail ring with natural untreated rubies and diamonds. The ring is a combination of 3 in one, year is unknown, size 6. **All items leave our premises with a cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond & Ruby Ring in 18k Gold
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 a ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1.50ct Princess Cut Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond and ruby ring is a striking expression of symmetry, color, and confident design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, two round cut rubies, and four old single cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pompadour Model Ring in 18K Yellow and white Gold, Diamonds and 5.12K Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold, diamonds and 5.12K rubies Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold setting in its center a large prong-set ruby weighing 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 0.70x2.10x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 32 Fancy Diamonds 0.51 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 3.63 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 18k Solid Gold Wedding Band, Emeralds, Diamonds and Ruby Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover our exclusive made to order unisex wedding band, featuring natural emeralds, rubies, and diamonds arranged to represent the Italian flag. This patriotic Italian wedding band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Tourmaline Ring Size 7.25-7.5 Certified #26022
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Tourmaline Ring Size 7.25-7.5 JAGi Certified- This striking 18K yellow and white gold wrap style ring features a colorful pairing of ruby...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.39Ct diamond and 0.42Ct ruby, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Stackable Octagon Cut Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Stackable Octagon Cut Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 1.45Cttw And Diamond 0.50Cttw Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in highly polished 18k white gold. This ring is an absolute one of a kind stunning piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN’s new Waltz of Flower ring captures the sense of beauty in motion. Created in 18K white gold and strictly selected, this stunning ring features over 1 carat of Burmese rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby Halo Ring with Diamonds, 2.11ct & 0.09ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds and RUBY.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Retro diamond ruby 18k rose gold tank ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro jewelry design was born from a world at war and a longing for glamour undimmed by it, and this circa 1940 French tank ring is a study in that confident, architectural spirit. I...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,623Sale Price|30% Off
AIG Certified 5.00 Carat Rubies Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorn your self and adds a touch of color on your look. Stunning come in 18k gold with Natural Rubies of 5,00 carats, in perfect shape, vibrant color, fine grade, and 120 pieces of N...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, diamond, and ruby half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 1 Carat No Heat Diamond Vintage Trilogy 18 Karat Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage No Heat Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Certified A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond trilogy ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, dating to the 1980s and bearing full UK ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 0.25ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the allure of our sophisticated 18K Yellow Gold ring, featuring a captivating 0.19ct oval ruby that radiates rich red hues.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,800
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds weight 0.59 carats and are set in a 18K white gold mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.73 carats with Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.29 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 4.82 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.54 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 1.24 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.14ctw Ruby and 2.10ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece consists of a 5.14 carats ruby and is accompanied by 29 natural diamonds that total up to 2.10 carats. It is set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 18k White Gold Frog Ring with 0.39ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
It has 0.35 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18k white gold with a high quality polish.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Ring with 11.51 Carat Ruby and Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K white gold ring showcases an impressive 11.51-carat ruby, enhanced by a 1.5-carat diamond accent.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum, 18K White Gold Ruby And Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Era: Late 1900's Metal Type: Platinum, 18K White Gold Setting Type: Prong Ring Size: 7 Band Width: 2mm Main Diamond(s): Natural Main Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.48ctw Main Diamond Cut/S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.19 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.78 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 4.55 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.20 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
2.70ct Ruby burma and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
2.70ct Ruby burma and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Sapphires, Ruby and Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.40 grams, silver with a total weight of 6.42 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.51 carats, treated corundum ruby with a total weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.30Ct Ruby and 0.39Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.30 carat ruby and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 0.97ct Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold - GIA Certified This 0.57-carat oval purplish red ruby is a true gem of passion, beautifully set in a lu...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 3.01cts Ruby & Diamond 1.48cts Ring in 18k Gold
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 a RUBY gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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 0.44 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 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
2.64 Carats Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.64 Carats Impressive Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 2.04 Carats (High Quality) Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
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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