13.66 ctw Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: Ruby (Oval Cut) Center Stone Weight: 12.78 ct Accent Stones: White Diamonds (Rose-Cut) Estimated Diamond Weight: 0.88 ct Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Allure Split Shank 1.84 Carat Ruby/Diamond .16CTW Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold allure split shank ring with a round 1.84 carat ruby center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.83 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.95 carat with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Cluster Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 4.54 carats and diamonds of 0.59 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.44ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.44ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.3 cm wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired 2.56ct Baguette Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is casted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 10.0 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum 1.17ctw Bezel Trillion Ruby & Carre Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Trillion Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.62ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Calibre Carre Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Calibre-cut Ruby Cocktail Ring c. 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Approximate Weight: Gross - 9.80 grams Diamond - 0.99 carat Ruby - 2.85 carats Approximate Band Measurement: Front - 15.4mm (0.61") Back - 3.9mm (0.15”) Hallmarks:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (1pcs) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.85Ct (approx) Measurement of ruby - 6.42x5.2mm Cut - mixed (Oval) Clarity - SI (Has Natural Inclusion or minor...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Octagon Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Octagon Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2 carats and diamonds of 0.88 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING - Invisible Set Ruby Dome & Pave Diamond Terminal 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-dome bypass ribbon motif showcasing an extraordinary display of mystery-set natural rubies.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.65 Carats Vivid Red Ruby & 0.03ct Diamond Invisible Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking geometric ruby cluster ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, showcasing a vivid architectural centerpiece of four square‑cut rubies totaling 0.65 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 5ctw Sz 6.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally well-made ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and shared-prong set with numerous glowing, cabochon cut natural rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Floral Ring with 1.16ct Ruby & 1.90ct Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 2.46ct Burma No Heat Cushion Ruby Collet Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Red Color w/ Natural Inclusions - 2.46ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Material...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Ruby Green Garnet White Diamond 18K White & Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x1.40x2.30cm Materials: "15 White Diamonds 0.20 CT 43 Green Garnet 0.97 CT 43 Ruby 0.94 CT 18KT 9.23 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Je...
White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,820Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Designer Flower Ruby and Diamond Bridal Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 4.16ctw Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Mystery Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 Width: 18.55 mm Weight: 20.92 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold two-across, diamond and ruby vintage band with a half-...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purplish Pink Kunzite Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 11.10 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Di...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 2.1tgw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in gold, comprising one oval cut ruby and twenty-four old cut diamonds, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. An exquisite cherry red ruby is set to the centre o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.01 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,323Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 8.90 Ct Burma Ruby 1.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby of 8,90 carats, in perfect oval/cabochon cut, common heated, spectacular vivid red, and 102 pieces of Natural Diamonds of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Resizing: Can be made in any finger size.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruchi New York 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring, 2.01ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 2.01ct total weight. Diamond: 0.19ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 1.40 Ct Diamonds 1.15 Ct Siamese Ruby 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorn your self and adds a touch of glamour and class on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Siamese Ruby of 1,15 carat, in perfect cut, spectacular vibrant colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.00 Ct Burma Ruby 3.80 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Burma Ruby of 5,00 carat, in perfect oval Ruby , spectacular vivid pinkish red, only heated treatment, and 42 pieces of Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classy gold cocktail ring featuring a 2.48 carat ruby with deep vivid red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1ct Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Marquise Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Ring Ruby Engagement Ring Red Gemstone Ring Unique Engagement Ring Oval Ring Raw Stone Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Item Features • Gold KT: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.73 carats (G-H color, VS1-SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural rubies totaling...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Diamond Hand Cut Ruby Onyx Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold Art Deco-inspired estate ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a 4mm brilliant round diamond centerpiece surrounded by hand-cut rubies and onyx, accented with additional br...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.8 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, Round Brilliant, Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turtle Blue Sapphire White Diamond & Ruby 18K White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.90x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "1 Blue Sapphire 4.60 CT 36 White Diamonds 0.31 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 18KW 4.10 GM (WNTT)"
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are complemented by 1.17 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set around the rubies adding additional sparkle and brightness. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 2.25 Ct. TW Oval-Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Red Burma Ruby And Diamond Ring, 1.21 Ct. (2.25 Ct. TW), JCRG05536958 - Made of 18K White Gold - Weight of 3.03 grams - Total carat weight of 2.25 - Main stone weight is 1.21...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
18K Rose Gold Ring Weight 3.48 GMS, Ruby 1/3.30 cts, Pink Sapphire 22/0.22 cts, Round Diamond 18/0.105 cts, Size 52 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
18k Gold 0.21 Carat Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Multi Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Gemstone.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 / item
Ruby Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold 5.91-7.87 Cts of Natural Ruby 4.0-5.9 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold No two products are exactly same, therefore weights are approximate.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Turtle Blue Sapphire White Diamond & Ruby 18K White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.50x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "42 Blue Sapphire 0.63 CT 38 White Diamonds 0.26 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KW 6.48 GM (WNTT)"
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The alternating gemstones create a balanced composition, with the diamonds offering antique brilliance against the rich color of the rubies. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold circa 186...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.04 carats (H color, VS1 clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Ruby & 0.21ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, pinkish-red, squared cut, heat-treatment, 2.40 carats Diamonds: Natural, brilliant & baguette cut, VS1,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A master-crafted 18k Gold ring composed of round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approx. 0.90 ct graded color F-G clarity Vs and navette cut Rubies of approx. 0.95 total carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Platinum GIA 6.44ctw Cabochon Burma Red Ruby & Diamond Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies- Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Exceptional Vivid Red Color- Transparent - Burma - Heated - 5.63ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,900Sale Price|50% Off
AIGS 18K White Gold 1.39ct Oval Ruby & 0.71ct Diamond Halo Vintage Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Crafted in solid 18k white gold, the ring features a sculptural gallery and refined shoulders that elevate the ruby with maximum light return.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid 18K Gold 0.70ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The architectural brilliance of this piece is found in its high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark) mounting. The halo is designed with an intricate, floral-inspired "scalloped" edg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold High Quality 2.87ctw Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Half Bezel/Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.45ct (exact) (28) Natural Genuine Ruby - Calibre Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vivid Deep...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.26 carats (H-I color, VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,970 / item
Modern Ruby Diamond Rose Gold 18K Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.67 Cts/96 Pcs RUB 2.90 Cts/26 Pcs
Ruby, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 6.75) is a striking piece that combines vibrant color with classic elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 3.50 Ct Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Natural Burma Ruby of 3,50 carats, fine quality and grade, only heated , spectacular pinkish red color, and two side Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 1.29Ctw Ruby & Diamond Halo Twisted Band Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. Total ruby weight: 1.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow & White Gold 1.56ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Wavy Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre French Cut - Channel Set - Rich Wine Red Color - 1.30ctw (exact) (94) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse mounted Mozambique ruby, having a total approximate weight of 2.00ct*.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats (G-H-I color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural emerald and rubie...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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