$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Ruby Heart Promise Ring Made in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Heart Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.8 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Bold Ring with 2 Oval Rubies, 2.26ct Diamonds
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Bold Ring, 2 Oval Ruby 3.00 cttw, Round Diamond 2.26 cttw G-H VS2-SI2, 18K White Gold 6.44g Jewelry Type : Ring Jewelry Style : Bold Metal Type : 18K White Gold Metal Weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
$825Sale Price|25% 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
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with 1 carat round ruby and 1 carat of brilliant diamonds / Made in Italy 1980s Ring size US 6
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
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
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring, 0.80ct Round Bezel-Set, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rich and refined, this 18 karat yellow gold ring highlights a captivating round ruby, bezel-set at the center with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
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
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
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
EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring is developed using advanced CAD design and lost-wax casting, ensuring precise proportions and structural integrity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
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
$18,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 5.91Ct Emerald Cut, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring – 5.91 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby, 18K White Gold Metal: 18k White Gold 750 Stone Weight: 5.91 ct Thai-Ruby Diamond Weight: .83 ct An exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
$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
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
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
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
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
$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
DAVID WEBB 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Kingdom Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Enamel Size - 6.5 Signed - DAVID WEBB
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
$3,900Sale 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
18K Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Tourmaline Ring Size 7.25-7.5 Certified #26022
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Tourmaline Ring Size 7.25-7.5 JAGi Certified- This striking 18K yellow and white gold wrap style ring features a colorful pairing of ruby...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White 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
Bochic Orient Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring - Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby 13.50 carats Natural Fancy Color Sapphires 5.00 carats An ext...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
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
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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18K Gold & Silver We pay for Duties and Shipping Experience elevated Mediterranean luxury with this rare Bochic “Cap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$618Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond & Ruby Band Ring – 2.00 CTW – 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless vintage band ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold The ring features a striking, wide design set with full cut diamonds and vivid natural ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is us 7 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$17,858Sale 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
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
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
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
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw Sapphire Diamond & Ruby 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.8 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.2 Grams Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger. we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ...
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 and Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds made in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$288,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Untreated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring showcases a magnificent natural, untreated Burmese ruby, set in a sophisticated combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Elephant Ruby & Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Neoclassical Elephant Ruby and Fancy Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Fantastic Oriental-style ring inspired by CARTIER Iconic Neoclassical “Oriental ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.39Ct diamond and 0.42Ct ruby, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
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
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.52 carat. Ring size is US 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Damiani 3 Carat Ruby Invisible-Set 18k White Gold Bombé Band Ring
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Centered on a band of solid 18k white gold, the piece features an impressive display of approximately 3 carats of vibrant rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Ilias Lalaounis Ring Ruby Stacking Band Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Torrance, CA
Designed in Greece by the famous jewelry house the sleek ring features a ruby embedded into an 18k yellow gold mount.
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.99ct Thai Oval Ruby & 0.70ct Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Surrounding it is a crisp 0.70ct halo of step‑cut tapered baguette diamonds, arranged in a radiant sunburst that amplifies the ruby’s fire. Crafted in solid 18k white gold, the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
GIA 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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 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
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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