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
18K Gold Josephine Baker Banded Agate Signet Ring with Enamel and Rubies
Located in Venice, CA
Marked as 18k gold. Ring size 7.
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
18k white Gold Ruby & round cut Diamond Statement Ring, made in uae
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Crafted in 18K white gold, this striking fashion ring is centered around a vivid ruby weighing 2.30 carats, radiating rich color and timeless allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
Art Deco 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, Italy, 1920s
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Understated yet undeniably refined, this slender band from the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913 channels the era’s love of symmetry and precision. A single row of vivid rubies runs...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 11.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 1.00 Carat Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$152Sale Price / item|20% Off
German Kabirski Gaiete 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Pink Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal: 925 Silver Gemstones: Raw Ruby Plating: 18K Gold Width: 5 mm Length: 21 mm Weight: 3.52 g This piece features genuine raw gemstones that may show natural cracks, uneven edges...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k 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
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
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the opulence of this exceptional ring, a breathtaking showcase of a natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Scenery Ring with Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Created for discerning collectors, it offers the bold presence and artistic appeal of a remarkable Statement Ring in 18K white gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, E...
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Cluster Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artisan Bypass Emerald And Ruby Ring With Diamond In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Description This vibrant bypass ring by Artisan features a 1.69ct emerald-cut emerald and a 1.01ct pear ruby, accented by 0.14ct of sparkling diamonds and set in 4.473g of 18K white ...
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Ruby Engagement Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.77 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Timeless Ring in 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct. In 2023, Vitale 1913 celebrates its 110 years! The house of fine j...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.4 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.60 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 0.32 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.99 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 24 white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, fo...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 1.98ct GIA No Heat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Not Enhanced Carat(s): 1.98ct Cut: Oval ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 2.51 cttw in 18K White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring features a Vibrant red 1.94 carat Oval shaped Ruby in the center surrounded by a halo of pave...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Epoque ruby diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting French Belle Epoque ring features a cushion cut ruby framed by rose cut diamonds and additional ruby accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Star Ruby & Green Perridot Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Star Ruby & Green Perridot Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Red Ruby Cabochon - 9 Carat Natural Green Perridot - 4 Carat Natural Chrome diox...
Peridot, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$812Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.62ct Oval Deep Red Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Multi Color Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire 3 Rings 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 white gold and features an EMERAL...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Signature 18K Gold Peach Tourmaline and Ruby Three-Stone Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Part of the Kirsten’s Corner Signature collection, this 18k gold three stone ring features a peach tourmaline as its focal point.
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 The box ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$424Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Natural Ruby Everyday Stacking Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Natural Ruby Everyday Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eagle Bird Diamonds Pave Ruby & Multi Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x2.30x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 120 Fancy Diamonds 1.68 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.05 CT 24 Ruby 0.94 CT 18KR 11.47 GM (WOTT)"
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design that perfectly complements the ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,576Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Baguette Ruby & Diamond Stackable Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity ring features 5 baguette cut rubies totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Abalone Shell 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: "13 Abalone Shell 2.80 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 6.67 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,500Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Purplish Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, purplish-red, squared cut, heat-treatment, 2.40 carats Diamonds: Natural, brilliant cut, VS1, G-H, 0.10...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brahmfeld & Gutruf Collection Pavé Nouveau Ruby Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
An exquisite ring from the 'Pavé Nouveau' Collection by Brahmfeld & Gutruf, meticulously crafted in 18k white gold.
Ruby, White Gold
$376Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Pave Set Ruby Stacking Band Ring in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Pave Set Ruby Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 3.82 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Imagine the captivating sparkle as these diamonds catch the light, drawing every eye to your hand. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Jade and Ruby Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s, 1ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in a heavily textured and high-polish 18K yellow gold mount, the ring showcases a unique and bold design reflective of its era.
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,554Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Cluster Ring, Natural Ruby, Emerald
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 20th Century / Vintage Style: Classical Target Floral Cluster / Victorian Revival Item Type: Statement / Cocktail Ring Metal: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Floral Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds 1960s style
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A beautifully sculpted vintage floral ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and designed as a richly textured garden of twenty-one individually modelled flowers. Details * 18 karat ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$312Sale Price / item|20% Off
German Kabirski Livia 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Pink Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal: 925 Silver Stone Ruby Rough Plating: 18K Gold Width 6.3 mm Band wide 6.3 mm Length 25 mm Weight 6.21 g
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Corundum Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.45 grams, silver with a total weight of 10.39 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.69 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 2.67 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bvlgari 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring, Mid-20th Century
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This Bvlgari ruby and sapphire ring reflects the house’s bold mid-20th-century aesthetic, celebrating vibrant color contrasts and architectural volume. A richly saturated ruby is fla...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 19.83 ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.83 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 19.83 carat Oval shaped Natural Ruby Cabochon with Purplish Red color surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Green Garnet Frog Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Green Garnet Frog Ring with Diamonds 4 Diamonds - 0.03 CT 32 Green Garnets - 0.51 CT 19 Rubies - 0.39 CT 6 Yellow Sapphires - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.87 G...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These round brilliant-cut diamonds have a substantial total estimated weight of 0.80 Carat, forming a shimmering halo and adorning the shoulders of the band to maximize the ring’s ov...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.04 Carat Star Ruby No-Heat Burma & Diamond 18K Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A collector’s masterpiece featuring a 3.04 carat no-heat Burmese Star Ruby with striking asterism, elegantly encircled by natural baguette and round diamonds in a handcrafted 18K whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold, Certificate
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold with Certificate Natural Center Ruby - 10.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 30.00 Carat This Ri...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exuberant turquoise ring with diamond and ruby; signed by Horovitz. The head of the ring is crafted of turquoise cabochons mounted in a spiral pattern. The center of the spiral i...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Trilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Triangle Halo Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a trilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bezel set in platinum with a recessed halo surround of square and kite cut rubies Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Unheated 3.64ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Unheated 3.64 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified 3.64 carat Natural Ruby Cabochon, which has not b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 1.85ctw High Quality Oval Ruby & Diamond Cluster Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.85 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Stamped 18k Weight: 4.18 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Garant Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Garant Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold &Silver Natural Center Ruby 5.00 Carat Origin Africa Natural Round Brilliant Multi Garant 3.00 Ca...
Garnet, Ruby, 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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