18K White Gold Italian Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Firenze, FI
This elegant Italian white gold ring features a vibrant 0.80 ct natural ruby at its center, framed by an impressive array of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds with an approximate t...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Also there are 5 baguette diamonds in the center weighing 0.43 carat in total. The rubies have a dark purplish red color. Made with 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century ruby diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century band, circa 1950, plays on the era's love of bold contrast — a wide, confident silhouette that pairs the cool gleam of platinum with the warmth of 18k yellow gold. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 2.28ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
A solid panel of rich red rubies anchors this 18K yellow gold ring. The stones are invisible-set edge to edge, so the color reads as one unbroken field.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frog Brown Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.12x1.80x2.57cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "68 Brown Diamonds 1.06 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KR 7.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ring with the four precious stones: ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in high-quality 18k white gold, the ring features an elegant tapered shank that adds to its sophisticated allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Vivid Ruby Diamond Leaf Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white gold • Gemstones: Rubies and diamonds • Ruby Weight: 1.84 carats total (stamped) • Diamond Weight: 0.56 carats total (stamped) • Diamond Quality: G c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold This antique navette ring centers on an oval ruby weighing approximately 0.54 carats, set in an 18K rose gold bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This bold and glamorous cocktail ring features a vivid, oversized ruby at its center, accented by two radiant flanks of tapered baguette-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Ruby, and Jade Ring MF16-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring possesses an inherent opulence. The bold 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases this pieces striking Jade center stone and vibrant Ruby accents.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.0 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Precious 2.51ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This pre-owned big ring is a bold and exquisite creation, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Lion Head Bypass Ring 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
This adorable ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis depicts a lion head with faceted ruby eyes and arms hugging around the finger with tail wrapped in a bypass design. With a brushe...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bombe Band Ring—21 Diamonds .70 ct, 18 Rubies .60
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This sumptuous bombe-style band, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750 ‰), showcases a stunning checkerboard of 21 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.70 ct total) and 18 vibrant round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 0.98ct Ruby, New
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 an RUBY gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Fancy Diamond 6.45cts Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring with cabochon ruby is flanked by triangular-cut fancy yellow diamonds and framed by brilliant round diamonds. The beautiful cabochon ruby, weighs approximately 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds 24 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.03 CT 137 Rubies - 1.44 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.49 GM This is a vibrant red goldfish ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$43,628 / item
Ruby Volcano Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Andre Marcha
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruby Volcano Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Andre Marcha Dimensions: Available upon request.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Black Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural dome ring in 18K white gold, pavé-set with black diamonds totaling 3.32 carats.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 3.65 Carats Ruby 3.28 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a oval cut natural Mozambique Ruby of 3,65 , extra fine quality, and round brilliant cut diamonds of 3,28 carats ,F/VS, top quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, centered by an impressive oval faceted ruby displaying a rich pinkish-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with diamond and ruby. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
3.18ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Cocktail GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 2.20ct (7 x 9 mm) Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Purple / Red Treatment - Heated GIA - 7235171655 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Caged Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Diamond Count: 8 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.24 carat Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS Rub...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Invisible Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square French Cut - Invisible Mystery Set - Vivid Deep Red Color - 2.5mm each (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Open Statement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Metal: 18K Gold Gross Weight: 5.32 g Diamond Weight: 0.74 ct Ruby Weight: 1.93 ct Style: Open Statement Ring
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.6ct, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large ruby of 1.4 karats, and brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 1.6 carats, Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 18K White Gold 1.61ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An authentic and exquisite fine gemstone three-stone ring crafted in solid 18k white gold. Centering an exceptional 1.61-carat natural unheated oval-cut ruby boasting rich vivid red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Rose Gold Flat Band Ring Size US 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Ruby Flat Band Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstones: 3 natural rubies, approximately 0.09ctw Band Width: Approximately 3 mm Band Height: Approximately 2...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond Fox Ring with Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Fancy Diamond Fox Ring with Rubies 92 Fancy Diamonds - 0.96 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.26 GM This exquisite 18K gold ring features a captivating fox design th...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Band Ring 18k Gold Cabochon Ruby Diamond AGL Certificate
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari band ring made 18k gold, featuring cabochon ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 3ct Round Cut Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, India, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) RUBY: 3 CTS CUT: ROUND CUT 18K Yellow GOLD WEIGHT: 13 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: M
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Onyx Ruby Diamond Art Deco Handmade Engagement Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This Art Deco engagement ring band is crafted in 18K white gold and features a brilliant round diamond center 0.7 carats, H color, SI2 clarity, accented by natural hand-cut rubies to...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Charming 0.84ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring radiates luxury and timeless charm with its 18K yellow gold setting, perfectly complementing 15 princess-cut rubies totaling 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,369Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style. Emerald & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Natural Round Pink Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Weight: 4.22 g Shoulder width: 2.61 mm Top Inside Span: 10.27 mm Shank Base Width: 2.18 mm Shank Base Thickness: 1.31 mm Ring Fit: Standard Material: 18k White Solid Gold Height:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Ruby Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, India, 5.38ct
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 oval-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Cut & Ruby Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love everything about this unique vintage beauty! Ring Details Material: 18K Rose Gold Lower; White Gold Top Era: Art Deco 1910 - 1930 Length:22.2mm Width:13.9mm Height: 2.3mm Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold “United Kingdom Flag” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking arrangement of round-cut rubies and sapphires, weighing a total of 0.70 carats, forms the central motif of this contemporary ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold and natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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
Timeless Elegance: Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Timeless Elegance: Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Indulge in classic sophistication with this stunning ruby and diamond ring, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified 7.50 Carats Ruby 1.70 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers collection, a exceptional design, sophisticated and glamour style, by Italian designer. Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Ruby, in perfect oval cabochon cut , fine qu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Circa 1780 18K Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully ado...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Classic Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K White Gold Diamond 22-RD-0,11 ct Ruby-1,68 ct SIze US 7 Weight 3,54 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery b...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 14K White Gold Diamond 22-RD-0,11 ct Ruby-1,68 ct SIze US 7 Weight 3,54 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery b...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18k Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 18k Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver ring set with ruby, and brilliant and rose cut diamonds, total 0.30 carats G/H SI/P - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (59) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Channel Set Ruby and Marquise Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 8.6 mm tall Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.23 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified Non Heated Ruby weighing 1.23 carats Two Trapezoid Diamonds weighing .72 carats Set in 18k white gold ring
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,900Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.07ct Oval Ruby & 0.24ct Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking 18k white gold fine band ring showcasing a vivid 1.07‑carat oval orangish‑red ruby, accented by six baguette‑cut diamonds totaling 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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