Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.38 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.80 grams "W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18K Gold Marquise Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marquise ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid natural ruby at its center, framed by a halo of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6 #17354
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Two Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- This spectacular ring features one round natural ruby, 30 marquise cut natural rubies and 18 marquise and round brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 22.35ct Revival 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Persian Revival Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring A striking Persian-inspired cocktail ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with white-gold accents, designed in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Rub...
Ruby with Diamond Flower Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.42 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring, 1980s Design
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies with a combined weight of approximately 1.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby Cigar Band 3 Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 1.34 carats Ring in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the spirit of "Rock & Roll", a key moment in music when the mood was eclectic & fun, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.01 carats with Diamond 0.95 carats Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.79 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.68 carats with Diamond 1.18 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.37 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,184 / item
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Oval Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Parrot Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a true work of wearable art, showcasing a magnificent large oval ruby cabochon 8 to 10 carats as its centerpiece, displaying a deep, velvety crims...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 1.50 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
"Marquee" Ring with Raw Ruby Cabochon Between Rows of Faceted Rubies in 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This delicious ring by Eytan Brandes was actually completed back in 2019, but it was originally set with an opaque green stone. We liked the way it looked, but the stone was problem...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Vitau 18K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Pave Diamond Dome Ring
By Jean Vitau
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Jean Vitau Material: 18K yellow gold Rubies: 7 round cut= 2.70cttw Diamonds: 78 round cut= 1.30cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: the ring measures 14.50mm wide a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin .46ctw Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring, 18k Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut .46ctw FG color/ VS1-2 clarity ruby round Ring Size 5 Rise off of Finger: 3.3 mm Width: 5.3 mm Weight: 3.1 dwts. / 4.9 grams Stamps: "18KT RC...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Belle Époque 18K Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.66ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A beautiful French Belle Époque cluster ring, crafted in 18K gold and platinum and dating to the circa 1900 period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This elegant ring is crafted in a timeless, traditional style of 18K gold(different metals available).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring is crafted with 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6 Markings: “750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 6.7 grams Diamonds: 0.35 carats Sapphire: 1.18 carats Ruby and emerald weighs 1.71 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy wide solid 18 Karat yellow gold ring channel set with square rubies and white diamonds. excellent make, bearing the french 18 Kt hallmark state stamp. Diamonds : ±2.16 carat ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alternating 2.38 Carat Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite Alternating Baguette Ruby and White Diamond Eternity Ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring, circa 1980s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, circa the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Koi Fish Fantasy Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Dragon Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x1.00x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "88 Fancy Diamonds 0.98 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 7.71 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dog Puppy Daschound Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.30x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "67 Fancy Diamonds 0.70 CT 4 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 4.68 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hippo Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.65x2.79cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "126 Fancy Diamonds 2.23 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 9.53 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white gold and centered with 0.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by French cut r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring – Marguerite Style
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in 18k white gold, it features a deep purplish-red oval ruby, framed by a sparkling halo of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.60 Carat Burma Ruby Oval Cut and Diamond 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The combination of ruby origin, diamond weight, substantial 18K yellow gold construction, and bold men’s ring design makes this a distinctive estate piece with strong presence and co...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.05ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire Turtle Ring with Rubies & Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Sapphire Turtle Ring with Rubies & Diamonds 1 Blue Sapphire - 4.60 CT 36 Diamonds - 0.31 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K White Gold 4.10 GM Turtle represents intuitive...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.20 grams, silver with a total weight of 5.92 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 9.41 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Serpenti Tubogas Three-Row Ruby Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dating to the 1980s.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats (H-I-J color, SI1-SI2-SI3 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$625Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.69ct Oval Clear Ruby & 0.11ct Brilliant Diamond 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, White Gold
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby Center Stone is 0.61ct Ruby Ruby Melee Total Carat Weight: 0.37ct White Diamonds totaling: 0.23ct Size 6 6.51 grams
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.44 Carat Thai Ruby in Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
GIA 1.44 Carat Thai Ruby in Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring An elegant 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring centered by a GIA-certified 1.44 carat natural ruby of Thai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (F color, VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Le Vian Red Ruby Flower and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Color: J-L Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage heart ring in 18k gold, circa 1960s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats (H-I color, SI1-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.18...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.38 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.52 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring battle of panthers 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the captivating beauty of this exquisite diamond ring, crafted in a stunning and lustrous 18-karat yellow gold alloy. This mesmerizing ring features a breathtaking design with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, 2.78 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$638Sale Price|49% Off
18K White Gold 0.59ct Oval Clean Red Ruby & 0.16ct Diamond 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, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.22 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be enchanted by the extraordinary IGI certified 18K white gold ring featuring a stunning 1.38ct oval-shaped ruby, accompanied by two pear-shaped rubies totaling 0.84ct, an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.60 ctw Mid-Century No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Certified by AGL, the ruby is surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.60 carats and set in 18K yellow gold with a classic prong setting and high-polish band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 0.85ct Ruby Eternity Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your collection with the allure of eternal love embodied in our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.85 Carat Ruby Eternity Ring. Each ring stands as a unique work of art, meticulously curat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 2.65ctw Square Ruby & Baguette Diamond Checkerboard Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.65 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 6.37 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut Natural Ruby Wide Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.76Ct Multi Cut Natural Ruby Wide Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features a striking half eternity design, meticulously set with vibrant round baguette-cut rubies ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.88ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 1.28 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 5.50 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Whether worn as a celebration of a milestone or as a treasured heirloom, this IGI certified 5.50 carat vivid pink-red Natural Burma ruby and 2.62 carat natural diamond ring in 18K Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made Burmese Ring with Diamond & Oval Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Burmese Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Oval Ruby: 2.2ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 7.5 Width: 11.5mm Thickness: 1.4mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Star Ruby (Approx. 3.00ct, Size 7)
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Star Ruby (Approx. 3.00ct, Size 7) A captivating example of natural beauty and fine craftsmanship.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 11.39 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Its intense pinkish red hue exudes passion and elegance, making it a show-stopping centerpiece. Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring showcases a modern style that perfectly enhances...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A dramatic, love‑struck statement piece, this IGL‑certified 18k gold heart‑cut ruby and diamond ring delivers unapologetic romance with high jewelry craftsmanship.
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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