Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring - VHK#278a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Ruby Details: .30ct, Pinkish-Red Ruby, VS Clean, Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Ring 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Cut Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamonds of 0.48 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Set in 18K White/ Yellow Gold, Spinel, Ruby & Diamond vintage Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, vintage style, Spinel & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White/ Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Ruby Eye Pave Set Double Headed Snake 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Finely detailed vintage style double headed snake curving design with curled over tail ring crafted in 18k rose gold. Four rubies adorn the snake eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby and Sapphire - VHK#640c
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby and Sapphire - VHK#640c Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] We...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$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
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
18K White Gold 3.0ct Emerald and Ruby Ring MF05-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K White Gold, it features a 5mm wide band and a 6mm top height.This jewelry piece is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Intricate 3.20ct Ruby Spiral Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Presenting our 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring – a captivating masterpiece that exudes elegance and extravagance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Beautiful ring set with 5 oval cut rubies weighing 2.25 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s 0.45Ct Ruby 0.60Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.22 Carat ''Pigeon's Blood'' Burma Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stones: Round ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Origin: Burma Carat Weight: 1.22 Carats GIA Certified: 6227421831 Accent Stone: Thirt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vivid Red Marquise Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 3.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies Ruby Weight: Approx. 2.50 Carat Total Weight Ruby Cut: Marquise Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Total Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond US-Navy Ring Set 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.11 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.11 carat and Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 18.38 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Multi-Colour Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Floral Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.10x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "70 Brown Diamonds 0.56 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.36 CT 19 Pink Sapphire 0.27 CT 1 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 7.64 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Diamond engagement ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.15 carats, Ruby 1.55 carats and Diamond 1.32 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.22 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.98 carats with Ruby 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 6.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 18K White Gold 2.68Cttw
Located in New York, NY
A blazingly beautiful and impressive estate jewel, sturdily crafted in gleaming 18k white gold. Ring size 7.5. Top of the ring length: 23mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 1.23 Carat Siamese Ruby Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of sophistication on your look, and elevate your natural beauty. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Natural Siamese Ruby of 1,23 carat, extra fine grade and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Gold Flower Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Delicate and elegant flower-shaped cluster ring crafted in 18k white gold, featuring fine natural rubies and diamond accents.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
French Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Late 20th Century's design this lovely Oval Ruby centers a yellow gold 18k 750 ring surrounded by diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Sunburst 18K White Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold with the ruby set in yellow gold, this lovely piece is ready to be worn.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 17.86 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold 3ct Ruby and 2.5ct Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with three rubies for a total of 3 carats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 carats mounted in Pave setting, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Alternating Ruby Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Alternating Ruby Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,724Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Oval cut Ruby Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut ruby 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
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vivid Emerald Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Metal: 18K yellow gold * Center Stone: .50ct natural oval cut emerald * Diamonds: Approx. .60ctw round brilliant cut diamonds * Diamond Color/Clarity: G-H colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 4.10 Carats Burma Ruby 2.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4,10 carats, extra fine quality, spectacular color, so deliciois , and 75 pieces of Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Tiger Ring with Ruby Eyes, 1980
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mounted in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold signed Webb. This ring measures 20 mm x 28mm x 16.42 depth.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.21 Carat Burmese Oval Unheated Ruby 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18K gold, this ring is a harmonious blend of sophistication and artistry, making it a perfect statement piece for any special occasion.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mesmerizing 0.65 carat Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating 18K yellow gold ring features a stunning 0.65-carat cushion-cut ruby, surrounded by a halo of 27 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.81 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.31 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
3.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold This striking statement ring showcases two natural oval-shaped Pigeon Blood Burma rubies with a combined weight of app...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.90ct Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.90ct untreated Burmese ruby, 7.87 x 5.09 x 2.62mm - Twelve Old European-cut diamonds, approx 0.45ct total (G-H / VS2-SI2) - 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring, 1980s, Size 11
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and sophisticated, this 18K yellow gold men's ring features 17 square- and oval-shaped rubies totaling 1.00 carat, arranged in a distinctive combination of channel and bezel set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
Carat Jewellery 6.58ct Glass-Filled Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a bold statement of luxury and color, featuring a stunning 6.58-carat glass-filled ruby as its centerpiece. The ruby, measuring 12x10mm, boasts a rich, deep crimson colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby 1.45Cttw And Diamond 0.50Cttw Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in highly polished 18k white gold. This ring is an absolute one of a kind stunning piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats (G color, SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural ruby emerald sapphire...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Fancy Diamond Garnet & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 35 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.09 CT 49 Ruby 0.82 CT 18KR 4.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Owl Bird Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.90x2.50x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "21 Blue Sapphire 0.10 CT 14 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 33 Green Garnet 0.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 1 Turquoise 3.50 CT 18KR 6.40 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Captivating 0.25ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the allure of our sophisticated 18K Yellow Gold ring, featuring a captivating 0.19ct oval ruby that radiates rich red hues.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ring with 0.39ct Diamond and 1.06ct Ruby
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k wg ring , diamond 0.39ct ruby 1.06ct, 5.20 gm, 50st
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.45 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dainty Stackable Octagon Cut Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Stackable Octagon Cut Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, two round cut rubies, and four old single cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.30 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These brilliant accent diamonds are strategically placed, casting shimmering reflections from every angle, further enhancing the overall beauty of the ring. The 18K white gold setti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18k Gold Figaro Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl – 6.9g
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique Italian ring in Figaro chain style, crafted in 750 (18k) yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,597Sale Price|35% Off
AIG Certified 18.60 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Burma Ruby in oval cabochon cut of 18,60 carats, fine quality, and round brilliant cut diamonds 4,60 carats F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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