Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.45x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Fancy Diamonds 1.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 8.38 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.90x2.20x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "100 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 9.51 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF03-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, centering a prong-set round ruby totaling 2.70 carats atop a sweeping pav dome of round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,800Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.51ct Oval Ruby & 0.55ct Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, pinkish-red, heat- treated with minor residues, oval cut, 1.51 carats, 7.7x5.8 mm Diamonds: Natural, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artisan 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
3 Rings ,Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby's, Sapphires. Amazing Colors and Quality Diamonds : 2.4 Ct Sapphires : 0.58 Ct Emeralds : 0.55 Ct Rubys : 0.57Ct Total Weight : 10.6 Gram
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.82 Carat Ruby 0.84 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Pavé Band Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
A bold and sophisticated ruby and diamond band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a striking combination of vivid red rubies and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 3.05 carats and diamonds of 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x3.10x3.45cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "151 Brown Diamonds 1.30 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 88 Fancy Diamonds 0.71 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 18.58 GM (WBTT)" 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.28 carats, Ruby 1.60 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.48 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond And Ruby Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in London, GB
Antique Diamond And Ruby Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful ruby halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Approx 8ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold ruby and diamond ring of sculptural domed form, pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, intersected by polished gold ribs framing vivid pear-shaped rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 5.25 carat cabochon cut ruby 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold and hallmarked signed and with a purity mark, the ring has a luxurious vintage presence on the hand.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and designed in an elegant three snake motif, with each serpent forming a graceful, sculptural coil across the finger.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.96 carats and Blue Sapphire 2.93 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.20 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulated Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ornate 18K yellow gold ring features oval rubies in polished bezel settings, framed by two sparkling rows of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 9.00 Carats Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Rubies , in perfect heart cut of 9,00 carats, spectacular vibrant color, common heated, and 66 pieces of Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$607Sale Price|55% Off
18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.49 carats, Ruby 1.05 carats and Diamond 1.12 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams Ruby (Center) W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique-Style Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Framing the center gem is an inner halo of sparkling round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 4.00 carats. Crafted in solid 18K white gold, the ring offers impressive presence...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring, G Color, VS+ Clarity
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold ring, designed with a sculptural swirling motif in polished yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.50ct & 2.00ct
Located in New York, NY
Highlighting timeless elegance and dynamic brilliance, this striking ring features a swooping, multi-row design meticulously crafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Emerald Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carat, Ruby 1.34 carats and Emerald 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.67 carat, Ruby 4.95 carats and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.76 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats, Ruby 2.09 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with dancing White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K gold
Located in New York, NY
These dangling diamonds create a gorgeous sparkle with every movement, making the ring 18k gold (7.64 gms) look even more glamorous and exquisite, which makes it a statement jewelry ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cluster Floral Gemstone Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold cluster gemstone and diamond ring features a marquise shaped ruby and emerald and mixed cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Lotus GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: 1864 Hallmark: Birmingham England Head Width: 9.3mm Head Height: 3.5mm Shank Width: Tapering to 2.6mm Weight: 3.4 Grams Finger Size: 8 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite AGL Certified ring showcases approximately 2.00 carats of richly colored rubies, beautifully complemented by approximately 2.00 carats of round and baguette-cut diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Key Details: Stone: Colombian Emerald, Octagon Cut, 6.62 carats Ruby, Oval Cut, 2.20 carats Sapphire, Oval Cut, 2.64 carats Accent Stones: 127 Round Brilliant Diamonds, Total 1.04 c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.17 ctw Mid-Century Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Setting Style: Prong Band Style: Plain Finish: High Polish Gemstone: Natural Ruby Origin: Burma (Mya...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White & Black Gold Pradera Colourful Engagement Ring with Rubys
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K White and Black Gold Pradera Colourful Engagement Ring with Rubys.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Trillion .72ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .47ct Cut: Trillion ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
1.6-Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold with Princess Cut
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details - Type: Natural ruby - Weight: 1.6 ct - Color: Red - Cut: Princess Secondary Stone Details - Type: Diamond - Weight: 0.8 ct each - Color: White - Cut: Square Metal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold, 0.81CT Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring, Laurenti
By Laurenti
Located in New York, NY
Designed to transcend trends, this is a modern heirloom made to be treasured for generations. Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Oval Ruby Ruby Weight: 0.81 Carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond 3-Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Rubies: 30 baguette cut= 2.26cttw Diamonds: 12 round cut= 0.24cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Diamonds: 10 tapered baguette cut= 0.40cttw Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
22K and 18K Yellow Gold Estate Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Magnificent Estate 22K/18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Ring.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulata Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Collection: Granulata Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 16.0 grams Diamonds: 0.60 carat total weight Ruby: 0.23 carat Band Width: 10–13 mm Design: Wide Band with Granulati...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Amethyst and Ruby Ring features a center Pear shaped Amethyst weighing 3.02 carats set within a Pave Ruby Flower Ring in an ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF21-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A spectacular cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centering a deep crimson oval ruby cabochon of approximately 4.25 carats within an ornate openwork marquise-shaped mounting pav-set wit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamonds Wedding Gemstone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond designer three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.48 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.73 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Whether worn as a symbol of love or as a cherished heirloom, this IGI certified 3.73 carat deep pink-red Natural ruby and 1.33 carat natural diamond ring in 18K black and white gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Modern 18k White Gold Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster 2.00ct Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mounting consists of fine, 18k Solid White Gold. The craftsmanship on this ring is everything.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ruby and diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, stamped 750, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.89 ctw Diamond & Tanzanian Cabochon Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Mid-Century jewel offers both rarity and timeless appeal. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Setting Style: Prong Band Style: Plain Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
26.88 ctw Mid-Century Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ruby is heated, a common treatment to enhance clarity and color, and is set in 18K yellow gold with a classic prong setting and high-polish band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An extraordinary statement of elegance and provenance, this circa 1995 ruby and diamond ring is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Rendered in 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval ruby, glowing with deep, vibrant red tones that draw the eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.00 Carat Ruby Cabochon White Gold 18K Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
14.00 Carat Ruby Cabochon White Gold 18K Diamond Ring. Total weight: 20.05 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 4.40ct Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring MF05-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Cast in 18k yellow gold, this cocktail ring showcases a 4.09 ct vivid red Burmese ruby with certified indications of thermal treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow gold half-eternity ring with diamonds and rubies, 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Description — Elegant yellow-gold demi-alliance set with alternating diamonds and rubies, this ring combines classic refinement with a touch of color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K rose gold floral ring featuring a luminous conch pearl weighing 1.74 carats, accented by pink sapphires totaling 1.30 Carat Total Weight and rubies totaling 0.20 Carat T...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Ruby Constellation Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Its combination of natural rubies, star motifs and a wide 18K gold dome makes it an eye-catching addition to a collection of French fine jewelry, constellation jewelry, celestial rin...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 6.17 carats with Ruby 2.10 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.02 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.23 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 12.81 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,114Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold, perfect for spring and summer season.
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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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