$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby - 10.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds - 1.00 Carat Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,008Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby - 10.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds - 3.00 Carat Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage French Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold “Tank-Style” Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of mid-century French design, this solid 18K yellow gold ring (hallmarked “750”) presents a bold “tank” silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$607Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Fancy Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$956Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & SIlver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver African Natural Gem cut Ruby - 9 Carat Shape - Emerald shape Rose cut Natural Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold African Natural Gem cut Ruby - 7 Carat Shape - Cabochon shape Rose cut Natural Diamonds - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.1 Ct Ruby Statement Flower Ring with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Floral Ruby and Diamond Band 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, White Gold
GIA-Certified 15ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is nestled in a marquise and tapered baguette diamond halo, totaling approximately 2.10 carats, all set in luxurious 18k white gold. Weighing 14.1 grams and sized at 8, this ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 15.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3.00 Carat This Ring is fr...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold GIA 2.20ctw Round Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Bypass Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery - Purplish Red Color - Burma - 1.50ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Platinum GIA 2.18ctw Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut -Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.06ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) Natural Genuine R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring with 1.63 Carats Diamond & 0.84 Ruby in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.63carats ruby:0.84carats wex: 0.42 gold : 8.70 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time ...
Diamond, Ruby
$15,190Sale Price|30% Off
GRS Certified 2.53 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold Vivid Red
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of contemporary design and exquisite craftsmanship. At the heart of this ring lies a captivating 2.53 carat M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Burmese Ruby Statement Ring Set In 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Features : 18K White Gold : 9.25 Grams Burmese Ruby Pear Shape : 3.91 Carats Diamonds ( Marquise ) 7 Pieces / 1.02 Carats Diamonds ( Oval ) 4 Pieces / 0.56 Carats Diamond ( Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18k Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Ring white gold Art Deco vintage (#8)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is Natural Round Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Ruby (leaning towards light yellow) Sides have natural white Diamonds All...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Concentric Target Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.35 g.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
BUNDA 1.16ct Ruby and 0.30ct Diamond Ring in 18k yellow and white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' Ruby Ring made in 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold set with an oval cut Ruby surrounded by Diamonds. Stamped BUNDA. Characteristics of the round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby From Burma, Oval Cut 9 Carat Natural Green Emerald from Zambia, Round Cut 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman 1.68ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, USA, 1990
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman ring composed of 18K yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dramatic 18k White Gold GIA 2.80ctw Red Burma Ruby & Diamond Large Heart Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Heated - Burma - 2.30ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 0.75 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 0.75 carat ruby ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tone.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely constructed 18k yellow and white gold Late-20th Century fashion ring is topped with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Cushion Burma Ruby Weighing 2.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this vintage engagement ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold. This exquisite piece features a fine quality Cushion Bur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 1990’s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond X Channel Set Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally well-made cocktail ring from the 1990s, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold with a bold, sculptural presence. The center is designed as a diamond-set “X” motif, pav...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with emerald, ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold 8.7 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 040ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Square Facetted Rubies & Diamonds ca 0.48 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Whether stacked with other bands or worn solo, this special ring catches the light — and attention — wherever you go - Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstone: 12 rubies & 17 diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Rectangle Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.45 carats of Gemstone. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and modern...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Magma" collection Cocktail ring - Oval Ruby and Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows us to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The ring is made of gold with a satin fini...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.70ct Emerald 3.40ct Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ruby Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring is a luxurious creation crafted from 18K white gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Capri” cockta...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimal Mosaic Diamond Ruby Square Stacking Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal mosaic diamond ruby square stacking ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and princess cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and princess-cut diamond (total approx. 0.50 ct) – F – VS – ring size 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.0 mm wide Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 1.38Ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1 natural emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.38 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.06 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 3.06 carat color-rich ruby, surrounded by rows of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Oval Shape Ruby & Diamond Accent Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.64 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.62 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18k mix gold. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). One of a Kind piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14.00 carats Natural Multi White Topaz - 6.00 carats This Ring is from...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
AIG Certified 3.40 Cts Natural Burma Rubies 1.50 Cts Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your style with this mesmerizing piece, guaranteed to turn heads and leave a lasting impression. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , in perfect oval...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian 3-Stone Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Altrincham, GB
This pretty antique cluster ring is set with three juicy rubies, surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds that rest in fine gold settings with a finely pierced gallery. The three ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Dome Bombe Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 6.04 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18k yellow gold ring is set with lovely oval cut ruby and sapphire that weighs 1.85ct and 1.71ct respectively.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These round brilliant-cut diamonds form a magnificent halo, with a combined total estimated weight of 0.56 Carat, providing a brilliant white contrast that dramatically enhances the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 3.40 Cts Natural Burma Rubies 1.50 Cts Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your style with this mesmerizing piece, guaranteed to turn heads and leave a lasting impression. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , in perfect oval...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Solid 18K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant contemporary Toi et Moi bypass ring from Chaya Jewellery, masterfully crafted in polished 18k white gold (750 hallmark).
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a meticulously carved Mughal emerald, radiating history and allure, further adorned with a collet-ruby that imparts a regal touch. Encased within a mount of 18K go...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Pear Shape "Vous et Moi" Crossover Diamond Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Saphir Pear Shape "Toi et Moi" Crossover baguette-cut Diamond on yellow gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold diamond and ruby fashion ring with 14 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats total and one center oval cabochon natural ruby measurin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late-20th Century Tailored 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and stylish late-20th century 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is transverse set with one center oval faceted deep red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail 18K White Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.90 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.4ct Burmese Rubies & .6ct Round Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Easily sized due to its simple band on the underside, this ring is great for anyone. July Birthstone, Half-eternity ring, band ring, east-west setting, Burmese Ruby, 40th Wedding An...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 1.38ct Round Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The rubies are expertly secured in a refined 18k white gold shared-prong setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This strikingly beautiful and bold cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.35ct oval faceted natural ruby, with an extraordinary orangy-red to blood orange hue, bezel set at its centre....
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and highly detailed 18K yellow gold Etruscan Revival ring embodies wonderful style, quality materials, and exquisite workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Mid-Century Style Center Stone: Burmese Ruby (Cabochon Cut, No-Heat) Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 12.28 ctw Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 (Not si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 3.00 Carats Ruby & Pavé F/VS1 Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The pavé setting enhances overall sparkle while maintaining a refined and balanced design. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring highlights both gemstone color and diamond fire, offeri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Afghanistan 0.59 Ct 18K Rose Gold Vivid Purplish Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA Afghanistan 0.59 Ct 18K Rose Gold Vivid Purplish Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural Afghanistan vivid purplish red Ruby as the center stone weighing 0.59 ct set on...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,460
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.11 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.30 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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