White Gold Ruby Eternity Band - 18k Round 1.50ctw Wedding Ring Stack Sz 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Eternity Ba...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Matched Pair of Ruby Eternity Bands in 18K Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Gemstone: Ruby Gemstone Weight: Approximately 1.90CTW Each Ring, 3.80CTW total Gemstone Cut: Square Step Cut Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 5 - Not easily sized.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1930s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique tank ring in 18k gold, circa 1930s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (F-G color, VVS-VS clarity). Total weight: 10.6 grams Ring size: US 8.5, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
7.25 Carat No Heat Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.26 Grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone: Type: Natural Ruby Carat: 7.25 Cut: Cushion Tre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eye-catching and classically fashionable. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,879Sale Price|20% Off
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
10ct Sugarloaf Mozambique Ruby Ring With Tsavorite & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.058g,D:0.74ct, Ruby:10.00ct,Tsav:4.64ct, US-7
Ruby, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Two Tone Gold 1.61ctw Ruby & Diamond Zig Zag Design Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.28ctw (exact) (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut Rubies are the center piece of this domed rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Natural Ruby Accent Ring 18kt Gold*
Located in New York, NY
1.50ct Natural Rubies Ring. Round Brilliant Cut 4mm each .25ct. Side baguette Diamonds: H-color Vs-2 clarity. 18kt. yellow gold 7.1 grams. current ring size: 7 May be resize...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Size 49
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Trinity Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Band is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly blends elegance with vibrancy.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Oval Emerald Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.15 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, the setting provides a perfect backdrop to highlight the vibrant colors of the ruby and the dazzling sparkle of the diamonds, creating a harmoniou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With its layered design and dramatic contrast, this piece captures vintage sophistication with a powerful, regal presence. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k 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
Ruby & Diamond Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.185g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.80ct,
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
Antique style gold and silver ring with diamonds and oval ruby ct 0.95 This antique-style ring is made of 18k gold and 925 sterling silver. In the center is an oval-shaped Ruby surr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
7.23 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.23CT cabochon cut natural star ruby & diamond side-stone ballerina ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural rubies totaling approximately 0.40 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring features a 1.07-carat ruby as its centerpiece. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certificate N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K yellow Gold Ruby eternity ring. The 18 square cut rubies weighting 4.68 ct are set in a solid channel setting.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.78 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Gold Authentic Carrera Y Carrera Woman Man's Hand Ring Holding Ruby Diamond
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Carrera y Carrera Woman and Man's Hand Ring with Ruby Sapphire and Diamond ♥ The item measures 17mm in length (North South direction), 24mm in width (East West direction)...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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
Marquise Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.06 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,930Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted 18K Solid Yellow Gold Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Wrap Around Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K Solid Yellow Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Diamond Wrap Around Ring which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a vibrant 0.95-carat ruby at its center. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certifica...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1960s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.53 carats (H-I-J-K color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Ring" is a classic and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the timeless beauty of yellow gold with the rich, vibrant color of rubies. The ring i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) and natural sapphires totaling approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gubelin Certified 5.62 Carat Mogok Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 5.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by Gubelin as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely n...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.61 Carat Pigeon Blood No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting a creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ring features a 0.61-carat ruby, certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), certificate number GRS2021-031958. Ships ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.70ct Diamond Engagement Ring. Ruby Cluster Halo Platinum 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Edwardian, Floral, Cluster, Halo Era: Edwardian, Circa 1905 Material: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Resizing: Can be resized at no additional co...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Onyx & Ruby Two Finger Ring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.38g, Diamond:3.44ct, Silver:7.96gm, Ruby:0.90ct, Onyx:1.85ct Size: 26X17X49MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian 18K Gold Table Cut Ruby Ring, Late 18th Century, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful example is completely original, it features a lovely flower bow shape with decorat...
Ruby, Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
4.45 Ct Ruby Band Ring With Center Diamond Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.46g, Diamond:0.27ct Ruby:4.45ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Octagon Dark Pink Rhodolite & Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 10.98 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Oval Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 4.75 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is stamped 18K and 'REWA'.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 9.46 carats with Diamond 0.57 carat and Cabochon Ruby 0.75 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.81 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Diamond Panther Ring with Ruby Gemstone Eyes in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby panther cluster ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Set in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18KY ~2 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring circa 1990s; DR-0.50ct G-H Color VS-SI clarity, 10.28g size 7 This 18K yellow gold ring features an approximately 2-carat oval-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely square cut Burma rubies that weigh approximately 1.80ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18k Gold Cosmos Triple Stack Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Cosmos Three Stack Rings from the Microcosmos Series are devised as a game, a construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes att...
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...
18k Yellow Gold 2.63ctw GIA Pear Rich BRIGHT Burma Ruby w/ Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies- Pear Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Rich BRIGHT Purplish Red- Transparent - Burma - Heated - 1.51ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,170Sale Price / item|20% Off
Red Ruby Cherry Blossom Flower Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby Cherry Blossom Flower Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.88 carats and diamonds of 0.51 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Cts 0.18 and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Seize the moment and declare your love with our Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring today. Adorned with four round rubies totaling 0.18 carats and five round diamonds totaling 0.09 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Platinum & Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in both platinum and 18k yellow gold for a classic look. Ring Size 8.25
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.68 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous, intense red, oval Burmese ruby is featured in this classic 3-stone ring. The center stone is set in yellow gold and flanked by a matched pair of fine oval brilliant cut d...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.89 Carat Brilliant cut Flower Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Set in a polished 18K White Gold mounting. Handcrafted in our New York City workshop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO Ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct total – G/H - SI - ring size US 4 - EU 15 (47) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
2.26 Carat Natural, Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.26 carat Burma ruby crowning a 18k Gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.7ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 / 3.6gr
Located in SE
Old German Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Metal is solid 18 Yellow Gold , hallmarked 750. Openwork crown measures 20 mm x 11 mm x 4 mm deep. All stones have ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 48 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon & Diamond in 18K Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified ruby cabochon ring featuring 48.17 carat oval ruby with no indication of heating in 18K rose gold diamond halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Burmese GIA 2.53ctw Natural Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring 1970
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.53ctw Natural Burma Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1970s Experience the artistry of fine jewelry with this remarkable vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in 2.96 carats ruby & illuminated with .90 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 6.25 and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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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