Vintage 1.30Ct Ruby and 0.39Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine vintage ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.31 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.38 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Three Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carat Color/Clarity: I-J / VS1-2 Accent Stones:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring - VHK#1017
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring - VHK#1017 Item Details: Year: 1980s Ring Size: 6 Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.7 grams Diam...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18k Blackened Gold Skull Head w/ Ruby Eyes & Bones Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color Material: Solis 18k Blackened Gold Weight: 9.27 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, pl...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$952Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Diamond and Natural Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.44 carats and diamonds of 0.38 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,820
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.75 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Half Stackable Engagement Band Ring in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Half Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.33 carats and diamond of 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Buckle Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed buckle motif ring centering rows of prong set round cut rubies Weighing approximately 3.18 carats total - transparent medium purplish red in color Surrounded by b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dog Puppy Wolf Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.08x1.89x2.82cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "117 Fancy Diamonds 1.48 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 8.77 GM (WOTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
4.51 Carat Cushion Ruby Three Row Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Weight: 4.51 Carats Diamond Weight: 0.39 Carats Striking and luxurious, this 18K white gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring showcases richly saturated rubies totaling 4.51 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.14ctw Ruby and 2.10ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece consists of a 5.14 carats ruby and is accompanied by 29 natural diamonds that total up to 2.10 carats. It is set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Erwin Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring, Size 8.25 - 10.1g
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Providence, RI
Crafted in a rich 18k gold, the ring features Erwin Pearl’s known textured gold designs accenting the prong set pave style rubies in the center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Black Onyx Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx ring. High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 3.41 carats ruby mounted in high profile , accented with Black onyx. Handcrafted masterpiece design set in ...
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,042Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.62 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.35 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Round Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Multi Color Sunset Fire Eternity Patterns Ring Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Jewels inspired by the colourful Art Deco movement. ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,904Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters. Band with carved shoulders. Swedish h...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Sea Koi Fish Ruby Diamond Pave & Green 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x1.80x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "24 White Diamonds 0.09 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.03 CT 137 Ruby 1.44 CT 18KR 5.49 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.09 Carats Ruby and 0.34 Carats Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 4 emerald-cut rubies weighing 1.09 carats total and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K in Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring in size 6 Details: Item Type: Gemstone and Diamond Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ella Gafter 2.20ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond ring features a cluster of ruby beads of brilliant color atop a crown of round diamonds. The total weight of round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS) is 2.20 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Natural Heart Ruby Band Ring for Girlfriend in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Natural Heart Ruby Band Ring for Girlfriend in 18K Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.87 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.08 carat rare heart-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,668Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold New Made Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is center diamond 0.50 carat. Totally is side diamond 0.08 carat. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Totally is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.15 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, this ring is a true masterpiece, showcasing the captivating beauty of the ruby and the timeless brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Cocktail ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 7 Carat Natural Orange Sapphires - 1.50 Carat Natural Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape Ruby 15,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat Natural Round Rubies 3.00 Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver* Gemstones: • Natural Ruby: 2.00 Carats • Natural Amethyst: 13.00 Carats • Metal: 18K Gold o...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby 1.07 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.3 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 2.41 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,008Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby 8.00 Carat Natural Oval Brilliant and Multi Rubies 9.00 Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2.98 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking 2.98 carat ruby takes center stage in this contemporary designed ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby 40 Carats Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Natural Center Ruby - 8.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 30.00 Car...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.5 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,570Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pinkish Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Burma Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Gem Crystal.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice vivid red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 2.50 Carat Burma Ruby 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning Art Decô design ring, so chic and refined, in 18k gold with a cabochon cut Burma ruby of 2,50 carats , and diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of 1,20 carats,F/VS.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Invisible set Rubies, Yellow Diamond & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 50 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon 18K White Gold Gypsy Style Heavy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: - Item Type: Ring - Metal Type: 18K White Gold - Weight: 31 grams - Size: 8 Center Stone Details: - Gemstone Type: Star Ruby - Carat: 50 Carats (approx.) - Cut: Cab...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring, GII Certified, UK M Size
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond and natural ruby cluster ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.26 Carat Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18K White Gold, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any ensemble.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Ruby 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
All set in 18k yellow gold weighing 1.02 grams. Rubies, revered for centuries as the “stone of kings,” are scientifically known for their durability, second only to diamonds, making...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant, this vintage band ring features a striking three-row design crafted in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ruby and Diamond Starburst Ring – 2.02ct GRS-Certifie
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a striking impression with this two-tone ring featuring a GRS-certified 2.02 carat ruby as its vivid focal point. Crafted in a harmonious blend of 18 karat yellow gold and plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum, 18K White Gold Ruby And Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Set in rich 18k white gold and platinum, this 4.09 carat flux-treated natural ruby features stunning swirled inclusions and a deep, cool red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2.46 Ct Ruby Ring With Diamonds In Center Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Set in lustrous 18k gold, this ring seamlessly blends classic sophistication with modern design. 18KT:3.59g, Diamond:0.37ct Ruby:2.46ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sparkling Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.36 carats and diamond of 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,650 / item
Pear Rubies & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Rubies & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 1.04 Cts of Natural Ruby and 0.99 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.6 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold No two products are exactly same, th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.08ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.08CTW Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18K Yellow & White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Princess‑Cut Burmese Ruby Cts 0.23 and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold (3.29 grams).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Vintage Style 18K Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This elegant vintage-style 18 karat gold ring centers a vivid 1.01 carat oval-cut Burmese ruby displaying richly saturated raspberry-red color and lively brilliance. The ruby is fram...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 6.45 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The diamonds are expertly cut and exhibit exceptional clarity, creating a mesmerizing display of sparkle and shine. Fashioned from 18K white gold, the band of this ring is crafted t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 2.7 ct Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bridal Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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