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
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
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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Tanzanite 9.00 carats Natural Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Diamonds 2.00 carats Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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
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
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
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
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
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Octagon Ring in 14K Gold
Located in 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
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.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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 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 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
GRS Certified 1.38 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by contemporary aesthetics, this ring features a striking center ruby weighing 1.38 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.46ctw Channel Oval Ruby w/ Round Diamond East West Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.20ctw (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice ...
Diamond, 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
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Strong Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Black Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bull Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Sapphire 3.29 carats, Ruby 0.10 carat and Diamond 1.67 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 14.08 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a rich vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 12 Carat Amethyst - 3 Ca...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Fine GCI-Certified 3.17 ct Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
It does not affect the brilliance or overall balance of the composition. The yellow gold prong setting enhances the warmth of the ruby, while the 18K white gold shank offers a refine...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bora & Co GIA Certified 2.06ct Ruby and Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GIA Certified 2.06ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Ring A refined expression of elegance and passion, this Bora & Co ring showcases a 2.06-carat GIA-certifie...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold. The center gemstone is a Burmese origin, "pigeons blood" red, 1.37 carat Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Snake Bold Unisex Ring with Ruby Diamond Rossella Ugolini Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow gold, snake ring with Ruby oval cut head and one Diamond brilliant cut on the tail.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Wavey Stacking Ring with 1 Carat Natural Baguette Rubies
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Corbusier Ring: At equal intervals around the band, baguette-cut rubies, totaling 1 carat, are channel-set into the gold, catching the light like flashes of crimson behind glass....
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Ruby Diamond Square Plaque Ring Platinum 18k White Gold K /5.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This magnificent ring was crafted in platinum & 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970 A magnificent and highly versatile pair of vintage rings, crafted in luxurious 18K white Gold and designed to...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
18k Gold SSEF 2.56ct Burma No Heat Oval Ruby Solitaire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red - Burma - No Heat - 2.563ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Material:...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Gypsy Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic vintage Cartier gypsy ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with a round brilliant E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamond and a pair of round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,027Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Natural Blue Topaz & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Blue Topaz 24,00 Carat Natural Multi Rubies From ...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of vintage glamour and refined craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby & Moon Stone Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby & Moon Stone Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby and MoonStone - 7.50 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" t...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Chrysoprase with Ruby, Diamond and Tsavorite Lobster Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoprase 9.72 carats with Ruby 5.75 carats, Diamond 1.42 carats and Tsavorite 0.14 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 56 To...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.13 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring is a masterclass in classic luxury and vibrant color, centered around a magnificent 1.13-carat natural ruby. Originating from Burma (Myanmar), a region historical...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire and Red Ruby - 2 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collectio...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,229Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Emerald And Caliber Cut Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is main emerald 1.98 Totally is side ruby and sapphire 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Large illusion double band ruby ring 18KT yellow gold wine color ruby ring natur
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ruby ring with natural 9x7mm oval ruby, wine color ruby 100% natural ruby. The band is an illusion band that seems like the ring has two bands but they are part of one desig...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring. Large ruby size.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,137Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite 18K Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring with Fine Burma Rubies and Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These diamonds are carefully selected for their exceptional clarity and brilliance, perfectly complementing the vivid red of the rubies. Luxurious 18K White Gold Setting: Crafted in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $5,668 / item
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby in center with two tapered diamonds each set beside it making a three stone style ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel, Ruby and Macle Diamond Elongated Oval Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features an elongated oval, green enamel center, decorated with a round faceted, pinkish red color ruby center, approximately 0.47 CTS, prong s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 8.75 Carat Ruby & 3.14 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The deep purplish red hue is truly mesmerizing, effortlessly commanding attention and exuding a sense of sophistication and allure. Crafted in 18K white gold, the cluster setting of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby 12.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds and Multi ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This charming and refined engagement ring in 18K yellow gold draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Pompadour-style rings, where a vibrant center stone is framed by a halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Green Tourmaline with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.0 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 25.49 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the magnificence of this IGI certified 25.49ct Ruby & 3ct Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
18K Gold Ring with 0.88ct Pear-Cut No Heat Certified Ruby & Diamonds Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
18K gold ring featuring a 0.88-carat pear-cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.29 carats of round-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,984Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.94 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.50 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Sapphires, Ruby and Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.40 grams, silver with a total weight of 6.42 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.51 carats, treated corundum ruby with a total weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphire and Ruby
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with blue sapphire and ruby.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 6 Carat Amethyst - 9 Carat Whi...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3.94ct Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Architectural rhythm meets timeless romance. This masterpiece showcases rows of rich, pigeon-blood-red Emerald-Cut Mozambique rubies set vertically, punctuated by the sharp brillianc...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Ruby Vintgae Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Ruby Vintgae Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver Natural Center Ruby - 18.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Multi Rubies 3.00 Carat This Ring is ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in 18 Karat White Gold featuring a 1.03 Carat Natural Unheated Ruby and 0.92 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King o...
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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