$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Box is not included. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats, Emerald 1.26 carats and Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.73 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
"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
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
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.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail ring features a vibrant, bezel-set oval ruby centered on a wide yellow gold band that is lavishly channel-set with rows of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds. Material: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.345g,D:0.68ct, Ruby:3.29ct, Size: US-7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Egg Ring with Ruby Baguettes Approx. 1.7 tct
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold Egg ring with Ruby baguettes approximately 1.7 total carats
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.12 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be enchanted by this exceptional IGI Certified 4.12 Carat Ruby Ring. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this exquisite ring showcases an oval-shaped Ruby of intense deep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.95ct Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian antique ruby & diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.90ct untreated ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin, 7.87x5.09x2.62mm - Twelve Old European Cut diamonds, total approx 0.45c...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Topaz Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Tanzanite 5.00 carats Natural Rubies 1.50 carats Natural White Topaz 5.00 carats ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,207Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Peridot Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver Natural Center Ruby 5.00 Carat Origin Africa Natural Round Brilliant Multi Peridot 3.00 Carat Origin A...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$15,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.85ct Ruby Eternity Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover the epitome of everlasting elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.85 Carat Ruby Eternity Ring—an exquisite testament to the artistry and precision that defines our collecti...
Ruby, 18k 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
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 5.90 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Its deep purplish 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 t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 3.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
With a total weight of 0.55 carats, these diamonds dazzle with their exceptional sparkle and fire, complementing the rich red hue of the ruby, and creating a stunning visual effect. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.02 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be enchanted by this exceptional IGI Certified 4.02 Carat Ruby Ring. Crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold, this exquisite ring showcases an oval-shaped Ruby of intense deep ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Peacock Double Finger Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.20x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "113 White Diamonds 0.43 CT 2 Ruby 1.13 CT 18KR 6.64 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.17ctw Baguette Diamond & Red Ruby Wide Fancy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Rubies - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.88ctw (exact) (29) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut - Pave &am...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Orient Vintage Ruby, Apatite & Topaz Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Apatite & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Ruby, Oval Shape — 2.50 Carats Natural Blue Apatite, Pear Shape — 1.00 Cara...
Apatite, Topaz, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by designer.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian old European cut diamond ruby 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The interplay of shimmering white diamonds and vivid red rubies gives the ring a regal yet intimate presence on the hand.
Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.73 carat diamond and 0.03 ruby, 18 karat rose gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique snake jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.59 carats, Tsavorite 1.24 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.72 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,811Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Burmese 'Myanmar' Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring, Yellow & White 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Blood red emerald cut Burmese ruby held in a contrasting border of round brilliant cut white diamonds. This ring blazes with vibrancy and light. Burmese ruby – widely celebrated as t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.91 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the allure of this IGI certified 2.91 carat deep red Natural ruby and 0.57 carat natural round brilliant diamonds ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Clover Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.45 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring, Natural Unheated, 18K Gold French - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French 18ct gold diamond navette ring made c.1890. Striking, rich and enchanting, this navette ring presents an unapologetic antiq...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Ruby 0.99ct & Diamond Three Stone Ring, UK Made
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold ruby and diamond three stone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond and Ruby Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 6.5g / 0.21 t oz Nature's elegance takes center stage in this sculpted leaf-motif ring, where two delicately vein...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 1.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The baguette cut diamonds add sleek architectural detail, while the round brilliant cut diamonds bring a lively shimmer that enhances the ruby’s rich color. Crafted in 18k white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x3.40x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "32 White Diamonds 0.19 CT 160 Fancy Diamonds 1.24 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 11.97 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.20x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "34 White Diamonds 0.49 CT 58 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 2 Ruby 0.12 CT 18KR 7.72 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.8 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Weight: 4.86 Grams Setting: Bypass Shank Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Ruby Carat: 1.80 Cut: Round Color: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x3.00x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "12 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 42 Fancy Diamonds 0.87 CT 2 Ruby 0.16 CT 18KR 14.80 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful David Webb Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Green Emerald Serpent Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.05ctw Marquise & Square Cut Ruby w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Ruby - 1 Marquise & 10 Square Step Cut - Bezel & Channel Set - Clean Vivid Red Color - 1.48ctw (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ram Aries Animal Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x1.95x2.85cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "153 Fancy Diamonds 1.65 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 7.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Dog Puppy Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x3.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "30 White Diamonds 0.19 CT 111 Fancy Diamonds 1.25 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 7.39 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Deer Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.20x3.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "137 Fancy Diamonds 1.83 CT 2 Ruby 0.21 CT 18KR 9.05 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Deer Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.00x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "104 Fancy Diamonds 0.46 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 18KR 5.78 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "138 Fancy Diamonds 2.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 8.59 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.10x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "116 Fancy Diamonds 1.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 6.32 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.00x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "92 Fancy Diamonds 0.96 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 5.26 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.10x2.15x1.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "114 Fancy Diamonds 1.12 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 6.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.60ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.60ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elephant Diamonds Pave Ruby Pink Tourmaline 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.09x3.51cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 118 Fancy Diamonds 0.98 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 1 Tourmaline 2.40 CT 18KR 7.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a five-stone design with round rubies and mine cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80ct Ruby marquise diamond engagement ring in 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby marquise diamond engagement ring in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.57cts Diamond & 6.36cts Tanzanite & 6.18cts Ruby Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby, tanzan...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the allure of this IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby in an intense pinkish purplish red color, encased in an elegant 6-prong setting with exquisite natural diamonds, all set i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Morganite & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.