Burma Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold, Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
A beautifully well-crafted 18k solid gold ring with a combination of sandblasted and polished finishes.
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 0.99 carats ruby mounted in high profile. Handcrafted masterpiece design set in high polished 18 karats Yellow gold. Statemen...
Ruby, 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
Three Stone Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18k White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
All stones are mounted in 18k white gold prong settings. Ring is a size 6 and can be resized to desired measurement.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
5.67 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Burmese Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The ruby is set in 18K yellow gold and surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.97 carats, creating a refined balance of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 3.30 Carats Burma Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, purplish-red, oval cut and tapered baguette cut, heat-treatment, 3.30 total carats, Oval cut dimension:...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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
2.06tcw 18K AAA+ Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 18k solid, yellow gold; this ring features a 100% genuine, AAA+ quality, Burma ruby that is set in a strong four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring This striking estate ring showcases six marquise-cut natural rubies and twelve tapered baguette-cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.06 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Red Tourmaline Ruby Green Garnet & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x2.60x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "103 YD/DI/FD 1.84 CT 39 Green Garnet 0.93 CT 1 MXPR 3.98 CT 46 Ruby 1.04 CT 1 Tourmaline 3.99 CT 18KR 11.75 GM (WNTT)" ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18k rose gold, providing a warm and luxurious setting for the precious gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18k white gold, providing a luxurious and timeless setting for the precious gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Majestic 9.61ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make a bold statement with this exceptional ring, crafted from luxurious 18K two-toned gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 1.51 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.52 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design , so modern and original design, a very exclusive style. Adorn you hands and adds a touch of grace and class. Magnificent come in 18k gold with a Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 18k Yellow Gold Six Stone Burma Ruby Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century six stone ruby ring, c.1940, with graduated oval cut Burma rubies, approximately 3.05cts in all, claw set in gold, accompanied by LAG report no. 119629 giving the Bu...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Dia Vintage Floral Bouquet Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k 5.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.40ct...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Natural Siamese Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A breathtaking Siamese ruby and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 18k white gold, and high-polished for shimmering smooth finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro 1940s 18k Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Tank Ring, 7.35ct Total Weight
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k rose gold, the setting enhances the richness of the gemstones while lending the ring an unmistakable glow and sculptural presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.98ct Ruby Cabochon and 0.63ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Hong Kong
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A simple design coupled with the fiery look of the Ruby makes the ring look elegant and special. This ring is crafted in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.10ct Pear Cut Ruby & 1.02ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.10ct Pear Cut Ruby & 1.02ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold Gorgeous GIA Certified Pear Cut Ruby from Mozambique weighs 1.10 carats and has NO HEAT.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 1.05 carat Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Matte Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.48 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Its rare round shape further adds to its uniqueness, making it a truly exceptional find. Crafted in 18K White Gold, the modern-style ring complements the Ruby's allure with its slee...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with blue sapphire, ruby and diamonds.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Oval shape Unheated Mozambique Ruby 2.37 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) - 2.37 ct Natural White diamonds- 1.94 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
Sea Koi Fish Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.90x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "142 Fancy Diamonds 1.27 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.17 CT 6 Pink Sapphire 0.08 CT 109 Ruby 1.42 CT 18K Gold & Precious Diamond ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Single Row Ring Alternating Rubies 0.90 Cts & Diamonds 0.21 Cts
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with three emerald cut rubies weighing 0.90 carat total and two round diamonds weighing 0.21 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sea Fish White Yellow Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.30x2.60x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "25 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 114 Fancy Diamonds 2.78 CT 2 Ruby 0.12 CT 18KR 10.10 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rabbit Bunny Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ethnic Style Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.00x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "120 Fancy Diamonds 1.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 7.17 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 4.76 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18k white gold, providing a luxurious and timeless setting for the precious gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Unheated 3.01 ct Natural Red Ruby in Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Unheated 3.01 ct Natural Red Ruby in Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Ruby and Diamond Ring features an AGL certified natural oval Red Ruby weighing 3.01 carats set in a dome style ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Tourmaline Green Garnet Praying Mantis Bug 18K Black Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.95x4.90x3.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 110 Green Garnet 1.15 CT 2 Ruby 0.17 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.27 CT 18KR 9.69 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Doublet Ring with Diamonds, By Tresor Collection
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, the Ruby Doublet Ring from Tresor Collection’s Desire line brings bold geometry and rich color to contemporary fine jewelry.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Victorian Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on 18K Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on Gold Ring Simply Beautiful! Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on Gold Victorian Ring. Securely Hand set with .60tcw Senaille Cut Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made snake ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (G-H color, VS-SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural sapphire and rubies totaling approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby 2.31 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 19.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are set in a flower pattern with 0.76 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set on its edges giving the ring brilliance and sparkle. Made in 18k white gold with yellow gold pro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.13 carats (G-H color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural emerald ruby and s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
From $3,640 / item
Spectrum 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Oval-Cut Ruby and Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-24073 Gross Wt. :- 3.37 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.67 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.43 Ct. ( AVERAG...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Snake Animal Black & White Diamond Ruby White Shell 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x3.90x3.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "99 Black Diamonds 1.46 CT 63 White Diamonds 0.89 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 4 White Shell 0.61 CT 18KW 7.00 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.13 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This design choice enhances the overall brilliance of the ring and draws attention to the Burmese Ruby. The ring is crafted in 18K rose gold, a warm and romantic metal that compleme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Tank Ring 1940s-1950s 18k Yellow and White Gold, Rubies and Diamonds
Located in ANTIBES, FR
Crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, its bold architectural design features sweeping gold volumes crossed by a wave of channel-set calibré rubies, framed at each end by a round diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.92 carats of 4 rubies and 0.45 carats of 6 pink sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total. Size 6...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G-H color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.50 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale 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 0.65 carats (H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural rubies totaling approximately 0.45 carats and natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G-H color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1 ct Burma Ruby Ballerina Ring, 2ct Diamonds, 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold with gross weight of 8.6 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF17-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold accents beautifully complement the breathtaking 11.81 carat Star Ruby cabochon center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 1.35ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby Low Profile Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.35ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Black Rhodium Top Total Weight: 1....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.21 Ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Promise ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond and gemstones Eternity ring, Diamond and gemstones band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jew...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
German Kabirski Paradisa Claw Design 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal: 925 Silver Gemstones: Ruby Plating: 18K Gold, Black Anthracite Width 15 mm Band wide 7 mm Length 24 mm Weight 5.5 g
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 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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