Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Ballerina Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing approximately 0.93 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Prong set at an angle in yellow gold atop a cluster of round and oval cut rubies Weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 1.52 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) - 1.52 ct Natural White diamonds- 1.63 ct Made in 18K Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry company with offices worldwide.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tapered Baguette Cut Ruby & Diamond Wrapped Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.08 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring, 2.32ct
Located in Brunswick, ME
Untreated Ruby and Diamond Vintage Engagement Bypass 18k gold and platinum Ring Natural 100% ruby antique oval cut 1.60 carats, cherry-red excellent color and brilliance, country of...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural White VVS Diamond & Ruby Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.3 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.29 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18k Solid Gold Wedding Band, Emeralds, Diamonds and Ruby Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover our exclusive made to order unisex wedding band, featuring natural emeralds, rubies, and diamonds arranged to represent the Italian flag. This patriotic Italian wedding band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 5mm Pearl & Ruby Floral Cluster 18K Gold Twisted Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage floral cocktail ring showcases three creamy 5mm cultured pearls and five rubies in a textured 18K yellow gold leaf motif.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.17 Carat Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 7.4mm tall above the finger, 27.7mm wide Ring size: 6.5 Markings: "T1365" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9 grams Diamond: 1.35 carats Pear Cut Ruby: 5.17 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Classic Italian Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 2.00 carats Natural Multi Amethyst - 3.00 carats This Ring is fro...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Century 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Circa 1950, Size 5
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid-Century ring from the 1950’s is crafted in 18k white gold and set with five square cut rubies totaling approximately .70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby 8.00 carats Accent Stones: Na...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
5.46 CTW Baguette Cut Ruby Statement Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.46 CTW Baguette Cut Ruby Statement Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold This elegant vibrant red ruby band is a class apart.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18k white gold ring centering 0.76 carat oval ruby framed by a halo of diamonds, with French cut rubies punctuate on west and east side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS-Certified 2.06ct Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 2.06 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified natural pigeon blood ruby as the center stone weighing 2.06 ct set on the 18K white g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.48ct Diamond and Ruby Square Halo Cocktail Ring MF04-062926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A commanding cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centering a vivid oval ruby of approximately 1.97 carats within a geometric square halo of round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.48 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval shape Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3.13 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) - 3.13 ct Natural White diamonds- 1.24 ct Made in 18K Gold IGI CERTIFIED HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry company with offices worldwide.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945
Located in PARIS, FR
Roll tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring, edged with a line of 5 8/8-cut diamonds in a platinum setting, surmounting a succession of scrolls; in contrast, a vertical line of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
C1880 18K Five Stone Half Hoop Ruby Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pristine 18K (stamped and tested) Edwardian five stone ruby ring, also known as a half hoop five stone ring is set a jour (open to the day) and open backed to reflect light.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat and Pink Sapphire 0.67 carat with Ruby 0.78 carat, Pink Sapphire .71 carat and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ri...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Ring 18k Gold - Ruby Eyes & Diamond Mouth - Circa
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Discover a rare piece of French history with this extraordinary Art Nouveau gargoyle ring (circa 1910). Handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the ring features a masterfully sculpted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave & Ruby Eyes Cat Kitten 18K White Gold Statement Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating piece is crafted in 18k white gold, featuring a playful cat design adorned with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved natural Emerald, carved Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 1.63cts Diamond & Ruby 0.84cts 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 gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby
Pear shape Unheated Mozambique Ruby 2.7ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A timeless piece of art with rare stones and impeccable craftsmanship. Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) - 2.71 ct Natural White diamonds- 1.50 ct Made in 18K Gold IGI CERTIFIED HYT Jewelr...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Natural Tear Drop Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring #R14
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Shank Base Thickness: 1 mm Ring Fit: Standard Material: 18k White Solid Gold Selling Unit of Measure: EA Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,775Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold Cluster Pave Diamond & 1.50ct Invisible Set Squared Ruby Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, red, standard heat- treatment, square cut, 1.50 carats Diamonds: Natural, round cut, VS1, G-H, 0.14 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum 1.66ct Round Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Slightly Purple Red Color - 0.95ctw (exact) (45) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Large Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AIG Certified 8.50 Carat Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Immerse yourself in the luxurious beauty of this elegant and refined gorgeous ring. Magnificent ring come in 18K gold with a Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut ruby, fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,929Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural & Diamond Coral Rose Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A mesmerizing and poetic expression of contemporary high jewelry design, this exquisite "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) cocktail ring beautifully juxtaposes the organic elegance of natural...
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring — 18K Gold & Silver 12ct Natural Ruby • 3ct Natural Pink Sapphires • 1ct White Topaz • Signed Masterpiece A commanding jewel of exce...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
White Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x2.50x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 13 White Shell 3.00 CT 18KR 6.77 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x3.20x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 34 Fancy Diamonds 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 7 White Shell 6.85 CT 18KR 10.23 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Charles Krypell 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 12.7mm Wide Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.36 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.37 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the sheer opulence of this IGI Certified, 3.42 Total Carat Weight (TCW) masterpiece, meticulously crafted in rich 18K White Gold. This ring showcases a spectacular 2.37 Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter 1.50ct Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond ring with a distinct déco look features a round faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing 1.50 carats. The design is complete with a geometric swirl set w...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Peridot & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite ring features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby and Sapphire cabochons totaling around 20 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold 1.5ctw Round Tsavorite & Ruby Eyes Detailed Frog Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s)-- Numerous Natural Genuine Tsavorites - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Lime Green Color - 1.43ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A beautifully crafted vintage ruby and diamond ring in 18K white gold, showcasing an elegant floral-inspired design rich in colour and character.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Orange Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby From Africa 8 Carat Natural Fancy Orange Sapphire from Sri Lank 3 Carat This Ring is ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1914 Halo Ring Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ruby and Diamonds Ring once created 111 years ago on the territory of The Grand Duchy of Finland - at that time a part of Russian Empire. Hallmarked with 750, crown of Nicho...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 1.80 carat no heat ruby diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in an 18k white gold cluster design circa 1990, the ruby is surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carat in G-H color and VS clarity, their br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 2.04 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.02 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon-Cut Ruby Jade and Diamond 18K Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Jade and Diamond Ring and Earring Set: Set in 30.2g of 18K Yellow Gold (17.2g earrings, 13g ring), centering three cabochon-cut rubies (30ct total), and adorne...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 8.17 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.65ctw Oval Ruby & Diamond 9.1mm Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.63 carats, natural 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 White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Owl Bird Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Garnet & Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.30x2.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "2 Aquamarine 1.04 CT 61 Brown Diamonds 0.85 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 53 RU/GG/BS 1.34 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WNTT)" 18K ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The halo perfectly frames the large central stone, maximizing its visual impact and brilliance. The entire ring is forged from high-quality 18K White Gold (stamped "G750"), a durabl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 18K White And Yellow Gold Dome Ring With Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in North Miami, FL
It is both 18K yellow gold with 18 K white gold in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.11 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21404
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 Elegant and timeless, this Tiffany & Co. ring features three red ruby gemstones and two round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.52ctw Round Ruby & Diamond Domed Chevron Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - I1 Clarity - Fiery - 1.02ctw (exact - stamped) (13) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Invisible Set 1.75ctw Ruby Diamond Elongated Cushion Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.75ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 5.16 Grams Overall Width: 12.60mm (0.49") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.79mm (bottom of t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 11.84 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Vintage Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand-made in Italy ca. 1960s - 1970s. Italian hallmarks, logo of maker, 750. Three natural 4x3 mm x 2.55 mm deep / 0.25 ct each Two natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant and highly expressive statement ring from Bochic’s celebrated “Capri” Traveling C...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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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