IGI Certified 2.68 Carat Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.68 Carat Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 18k Gold, Enamel, and Ruby Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian cocktail ring. In 18k gold. With a navette shaped head decorated in blue guilloché enamel and prong-set to its center with a small faceted ruby gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 18k Round 1.13ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Note: Please note, the resizing process will remove the carat weight stamps on the shank's interior. Metal Con...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Nigerian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with more diamonds running down the shoulders of the ring. The diamonds weight 0.59 carats and are set in a 18K white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.74ct Ruby and 0.52ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Length: 1.7 cm, Width: 0.9 cm Gross Weight: 4.840 gms Gold Weight: 4.588 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.52 ct Ruby Weight: 0.74 ct th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Tourmaline and Diamond GOAT Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.25 carats, Green Tourmaline 0.24 carat and Diamond 3.74 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.9 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 21.33 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.48Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in 18K white gold with a modern aesthetic, this ring showcases a double halo setting that brings an added layer of brilliance and grace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 0.80ct Squared Ruby & 0.06ct Diamond Mystery Split-Shank Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking study in color and geometry, this 18k gold ruby and diamond ring showcases a modernist aesthetic with exceptional gemstone precision.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
12.63 ctw Diamond & Heart-Shaped Ruby Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
With its substantial scale and untreated purity, this Mid-Century jewel is both expressive and highly collectible. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Me...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, Italy Circa 1870s-1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage contrarier 18 karat gold ring with diamond and ruby, Italy 1870s-1890s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Kunzite, Mozambqiue Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Kunzite & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
6.94 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond 18K Black Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
6.94 carat emerald cut natural Thai ruby and 1.65 carat baguette diamond 18K yellow gold and black gold bezel cocktail ring, featuring the vivid purplish red ruby in a yellow gold be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k white gold Italian Diamond and Ruby ring in Buccellati style
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A handmade 18k yellow gold cocktail band ring set with 12 brilliant cut diamonds and an oval cut natural Ruby with original engraving.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite and bold, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating Byzantine design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Lion Head Ruby Eyes 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This unique vintage double-headed ring features two opposing lion heads, each adorned with a small ruby set in the eye.
18k Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold 1.29ct Burma Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The detachable jewel can be worn as either a ring or a pendant, offering two ways to enjoy the same creation. 18K Gold Ruby Pendant Ring Weight 7.98g Size 16.5mm 1 Ruby Burma, Pear...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Domed Basket-Weave Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 18K Gold Domed Basket-Weave Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring.
Pearl, 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
Vintage 18k gold ring with rubies and diamonds, circa 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage ring set in 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness). The geometric ring is decorated with two faceted square rubies and 6 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Quality
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct 18K Yellow Gold Custom Designer Gem Quality Striking Designer-Quality Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and St...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Anglo-Indian 7.46ct Mozambique Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring, 18k Gold
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Vivid Red 7.46 carat of Mozambique Ruby Cabochon with 0.73 carats of white diamond are set in this unique ring. Details of the ring: Color: F Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Mantis Ring with Rubies & Green Garnets
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Mantis Ring with Rubies & Green Garnets 110 Green Garnets - 1.15 CT 2 Rubies - 0.17 CT 1 Tourmaline - 1.27 CT 18K Rose Gold - 9.69 GM This piece is not...
Garnet, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,925
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn! Ring Size 4.50
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Three Row Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Three Row Wide Ring This stunning Three Row Ruby Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 6.72ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring by Tresor
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in warm, radiant 18K yellow gold, the Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring from Tresor Collection’s Dazzle line blends bold grandeur with refined luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Ruby Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Cluster ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Natural Siam Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent 18K white gold ring showcasing a natural cushion-cut Siam ruby weighing 3.71 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail ring in 18K Gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Large Cocktail Ring Pink Ruby & Spessartine-Orange Garnet 18K White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ruby and Garnet Cluster Ring Vintage but never used- new condition Natural Ruby is pink-ish Center Spessartine-Orange-Red Garnet 18k White Gold 13.5 Grams Cluster Ruby Total approx...
Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Natural Ruby Oval cut 2.52cts & Diamond 0.68cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer Colour Diam 18K White Gold Ruby Mozambik Ring with Diamonds
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Mozambik Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 Colou...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.09 carats and Ruby 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round .39ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Repousse Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.46 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.87mm (0.31") (top of th...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.16 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Ruby 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k gold white and rhodium accents, this piece is designed to impress and be loved for years to come.
Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
DADA Arrigoni Italian 18K Rose Gold Ruby Articulated Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
crafted in solid 18K gold and designed in a sculptural, articulated form inspired by organic wave and serpentine motifs.
Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural 1.97 Ct. TW Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Vivid Red Ruby Ring, 1.97 Ct. TW, Oval shape, EG_LAB Certified - Made of 18K White Gold - Metal weight: 8.44 g - Total carat weight: 1.97 ct - Main stone weight: 1.52...
Ruby, 18k Gold
PANIM Ruby & Diamond Rosecut Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Ruby & Diamond Rosecut Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 15.25cts Madagascar Ruby Ring: 18K Solid Gold, Real Gold Jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Ruby Treatment: Fissure Filled Weight: 15.25cts Head Size: 15x12mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Madagascar Metal: 18k-12...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby 18k Gold Contrarie Bubble Stackable Ring Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy by Rossella Ugolini, this "contrarié" snake-shaped ring features a bubble motif and is crafted from 18k yellow gold and a one-carat oval-cut red ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 2.8ct Ruby Infinity Ring by Designer Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Inspired by the concept of eternal elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2.8 Carat Ruby Infinity Ring embodies a seamless flow of vibrant beauty and luxury. The infinity design, a symbol of ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Round cut Diamond Ruby Beaded Band 18K White Gold
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 7 Resizing: Can be made in any finger size.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,085Sale Price|52% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 1.23ct Burma Ruby & 0.88ct Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined and collectible ruby ring crafted in 18k white gold, showcasing an IGL‑certified 1.23ct natural ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,059Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Serpent Cuff Ring, Adjustable Size, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Striking 18K yellow gold serpent open ring designed in a rattlesnake style, featuring vivid ruby eyes totaling approximately 0.04 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1980 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: Currently a size 6.75.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow gold Mauboussin Burma no Heat Ruby Flower Retro Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of retro elegance, this 1950 Mauboussin ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and adorned with vibrant rubies totaling 3.0 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Antique Old European Style Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique ring presents a captivating design centered around a stunning 1.24-carat oval ruby set in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Captivating Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Elevate your luxury collection with this stunning statement piece, featuring a breathtaking 1.28-carat pear-shaped ruby as its...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,325Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.20ct Squared Ruby & 0.06ct Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking geometric treasure in solid 18k yellow gold, this ruby and diamond band ring showcases a bold interplay of color, symmetry, and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3 Carat Square Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Button Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight square cut ruby and 0.30 carat round diamond button-style cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring concentric rings of invisibly channel-set rubies su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.48ct Marquise Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is casted in 18K White Gold and weighs approximately 6.5 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
French Antique 18K Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French antique cluster ring dating to the circa 1900 period, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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