Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The rubies are cushion-shaped and the diamonds are brilliant-cut.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
This 1.05ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This 1.05ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is a stunning piece of fine jewellery made with 18ct Yellow Gold. The captivating oval-shaped ruby stone with a natural gold colour i...
Ruby
$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
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
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
$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
1.29c Carat Ruby and 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
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
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
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
Bochic “Orient” Vimtage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A bold and sensuous expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1.58 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring showcases an exquisite pear-shaped ruby nestled within a glittering halo of 33 round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Crafted in bright 18-karat white gold, ...
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
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
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold An enchanting blend of classic warmth and refined elegance, this delicate solitaire-style ring centers on a vibrant 1.12-c...
White Diamond, Ruby
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
Ippolita 3 Row Round Rubies & Sapphires Half Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Ippolito 18k yellow gold ring featuring 3 rows of pave set vibrant rubies and sapphires in a half eternity band ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,561Sale 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
GIA Certified 18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA 18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring Metal Type: 18k Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 2.25ct Cabochon Ruby 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful French Cartier Ruby, Diamond, Gold Ring The ring features an oval-shaped ruby cabochon measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm and weighing approximately 2.25 carats Enhanced by fu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 19 Carat Ruby, Multi Sapphire & Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and captivating statement ring from Bochic’s iconic “Capri” Traveling Collection, ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.34 g.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$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, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted from 18K white gold, a precious metal chosen for its durability and its ability to enhance the brilliance of the gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Oval Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring 13.29ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified 13.29 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold An extraordinary jewel of distinction, this GIA-certified 13.29 carat natural Mozambique ruby captures t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,840
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.07 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.05 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Me...
Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.80ctw GIA European Diamond French Cut Ruby Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - SI2 Clarity - 1.08ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosecut Ruby Ring With Diamond Butterfly Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.911g,D:0.78ct, Ruby:6.08ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.29 carats, Ruby 0.86 carat and Diamond 0.67 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 5.85 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds '#J2355'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds (#J2355) 18k white gold ruby ring with specialty cut rubies weighing 1.28 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian GIA 2.50 carat Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and SI clarity, the diamonds add delicate antique sparkle and graceful contrast, enhancing the ruby with refined period charm. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid Century synthetic ruby diamond 18k yellow gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring is currently a size 4.5 and can be resized, with a total gram weight of 3.95 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold & Ruby Cocktail Ring signed Ceson, 1979
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fineness: Marked 18k for gold fineness. Ring Size: ca. 7 1/2 Gemstone Measurements: 1 ruby: ca. 6.8 x 6.2 x 3.8 Measurements: Height: ca. 23mm Width: ca. 19mm Depth: ca. 9mm W...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail 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.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring, Calibrated Rubies and Diamond Paving Art Deco Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant and radiant, this engagement ring in 18K gold features a beautifully executed setting of calibrated rubies totaling 1.20 carats, forming a glowing halo around a center paved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 1.12 carat no heat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold bombe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded F color and VS clarity, the diamonds add bright sparkle, refined contrast, and glamorous dimension across the bombe silhouette. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Ct. Natural Unheated Certified Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning gemstone is accented by 2 oval cut diamonds G color, VS clarity weighing a total of 0.34 carats and a halo of 62 round cut diamonds G color, VS clarity weighing a total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01ct Ruby 1.85ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely oval cut ruby that weighs approximately 1.01ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$768Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Baguette-Cut Solitaire Ruby Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Everyday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of elegance and simplicity, this minimalist ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a striking emerald-cut ruby weighing 1.00 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Band Ring in 18K Gold, 4-5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
Real ruby diamond emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural octagon cut ruby with diamond ring red ruby eternity band ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemstone Typ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 4.20 Carat Natural Ruby 1.90 Carat Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Imagine the pure delight in unwrapping a piece of timeless elegance from our new collection of jewels, ready to outshine every other moment in your life . Our exquisite ring showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sensational Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.80 ct Pink Sapphire 1.20 ct Diamonds 0.42 ct Rubelite 23.06 ct Orange Sapphire 5.55 ct Weight 20,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Ruby Eternity Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.20 carats and Ruby 1.51 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.31 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.41 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Natural Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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