$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horse Shoe Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. 💎 A newly made horse shoe ring in 18k gold, set with natural old cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.47 carats (H-I color, VS1 clarity) and natural sapphire and emerald and rub...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,822Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-24568 Gross Wt. :- 3.00 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.77 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.38 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMO...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G color, VVS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.90 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats (H color, VS1 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats (F-G color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (G-H color, VVS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Measures 23mm x 9.5mm, band 2mm wide. 46 diamonds, 5 largest approx 0,55ct in total, G-H/VS, 10 natural, strong saturated rubies, Hand fabricated in 18K white gold platinum over 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Toi et Moi Ring 1.02ct Mozambique Ruby & 1.31ct Diamonds Baguettes in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking and romantic high-jewelry Toi et Moi ring, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and showcasing a rare no-heat Mozambique ruby paired with an exceptionally bright pear-sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 0.88ct Alternating Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning, HIGH QUALITY, ruby and diamond band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and elegantly carries the stones in an alternating pattern across its top in secure channe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Vintage Alliance Rings 0.8ct natural Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25
Located in SE
A pair of matching Alliance Rings, 18K Yellow Gold with claw set natural Rubies and Sapphires of old European diamond cut.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Shaped Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.732g,D:0.22ct, Ruby:8.18ct, US-7
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.07 Carat Pigeon Blood 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
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque pearls, in 18 karat yellow gold. This lovely Georgian ring is set to the centre wi...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Octagon Ring in 14K Gold
Located in East Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Ruby Type : Natural Ring Weight- 4.87 gms Shape : Octagon Size : US 7 Weight : 9.29 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enhancement : Heated Please allow 5-10% fluctuation in stone w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.69 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.60 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 17.54 Grams Size: 8.0 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond-Halo Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size 5.75
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is stamped 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$21,520Sale Price|20% Off
2.04 Carat Natural, Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.04 carat Natural Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Rare 14.13 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly extraordinary piece of jewelry, the IGI Certified 14.13 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. This ring is a testament to the unparalleled beauty and exceptiona...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond carat and Ruby carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.85 carat and Ruby 0.70 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.98 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, genuine ruby vintage ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold & platinum featuring an oval double cabochon cut ruby solitaire with an outsta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is stamped 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.21 Carat Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Multi Gem Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural multi-gemstone dome ring in 18K yellow gold featuring 1.21 carat total weight rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds in cluster pave setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern July Birthstone Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 4.00 CTW 18K Rose Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Modern July Birthstone Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 4.00 CTW 18K Rose Gold This enchanting vivid red ruby and diamond band is magnificent.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Stackable Ruby Wave Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold, Valentine Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Stackable Ruby Wave Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.10 Carat Triple Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary IGI certified 18K white gold ring, featuring a dazzling trio of oval-shaped Burmese rubies and a shimmering diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.76 Carat of Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and stylish ring showcasing a cluster of round diamonds in the center surrounded by a row of rubies and another row of diamonds. 18 Rubies weigh 0.76 carat and 73 diamonds w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carat of Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and stylish flower shape ring showcasing a cluster of round diamonds in the center surrounded by a row of rubies and another row of diamonds. 24 Rubies weigh 0.73 carat and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby 7.57 carats, Ruby 0.80 carat and Diamond 1.25 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.06 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Snake Coil Ring with Ruby Eyes 7g+ Unique Scale Skin Texture R6666
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Snake Coil Ring with Ruby Eyes 7g+ Unique Scale Skin Texture R6666 ♥ This item measures 28mm in length (North South direction), 12mm in width (East West direction), and 6...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tacori Dantela 2.25 CTTW Ruby And Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold - 6.5
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tacori Dantela Crescent Collection Engagement ring is made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.64ct 18k gold 4.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds 0.64ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) Detailed description top of the ring is 5.5 mm high and 1.0 cm wide ri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Harlequin Freeform Ring in 18k Gold, Rubies & Sapphires by Kelvin J. Birk
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Harlequin Freeform Ring in 18k Gold, Rubies & Sapphires by Kelvin J.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
A gorgeous blend of romantic rubies weighing in total 0.55ct and glittering diamonds amounting to 0.09ct is placed upon a splendid 18K white gold body in this remarkably tasteful ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
NGI certified 1.58ct Burma Heated Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 1.58Ct (approx) Natural Diamonds (10pcs) - 0.15Ct Measurement of ruby - 7.3x5.9mm (Approx) Cut - Oval Clarity - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Heart Shape Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.54 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co square ruby ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s).
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co square ruby ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s). 7 rubies are estimated at 0.05 carats each and total an estimated 0.35 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, the colors on this ring as well as its style and make are special.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Dome Ring Size 5.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This dome ring is crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, providing a lustrous foundation for the array of gemstones that embellish its surface.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Round Diamond & Pink Red Ruby 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
It is symmetrically accented by a dazzling array of natural diamond and rubies with intricate openwork detail. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.7ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Expertly handcrafted in 18K white gold, the 2mm straight band provides a sleek and balanced foundation that enhances the ring’s brilliance without distraction.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style White Ethiopian Opal & Ruby Halo Set Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.92 g.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A fine ring with a classic design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrangement...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous design, crimson red, oval faceted ruby ring, set in high profile mount with 4 prongs, lively color ruby, accented with sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds with basket de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.28ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond 0.28 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16.0 (50) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide by...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.88 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18k yellow gold. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). One of a Kind piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3 Single Cut = 0.03cttw Rubies: 6 princess cut = 0.60cttw Dimensions: ring measures 3.38mm wide Size: 7 (complimentary sizing avai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby & Green Garnet and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x1.70x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 7 Ruby 0.08 CT 1 Ruby 0.07 CT 7 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 18 Green Garnet 0.30 CT 18KR 3.44 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,900 / item
Marquise Ruby 14K Gold (18K Custom) Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant marquise ruby open band ring features a vivid marquise-cut ruby delicately prong-set in solid 14K gold, creating a graceful balance of color and modern design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jovane 18k Rose Gold 3.5ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6.75 2088MI 4.8g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Jovane Flower Ring Appx 3.5ct Rubies accented by Diamonds Set in 18k Rose Gold Ring is Built with Articulating Stations for some movement Gross Weight: 4.8 grams Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Reversible Band Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco period, this unusual cocktail ring is crafted in 18 carat gold and features an ingenious hinged design that allows the appearance of the ring to be changed. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.22ct Untreated Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Oval East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Untreated Deep Red Ruby GIA Certified 18k Yellow Gold East West Signet Style Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald with Cabochon Ruby Sycee/Yuan Bao Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.21 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.55 grams "We first ...
Emerald, 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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