Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring with GIA Cert.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning and high quality are the words that come to mind with this Vintage Baguette Diamond and Ruby Ring. Crafted in an incredibly rich 18K Yellow Gold, the design features a ribbo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct 18k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a ruby and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.51 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
27028 Tiffany Co 18K Yellow Gold Schlumberger X 16 Ruby Diamond Ring Sz 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany Jean Schlumberger Collection Tiffany 18k yellow gold platinum ring weighs 9.5g White round diamonds, total weight 0.57ct Round red ruby stones, total weight 0.65ct All stones...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.83 carats with Emerald 1.56 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.08 carats and Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.22 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.22 carat, Emerald 0.18 carat and Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold GIA 1.77ctw Oval Cut Vivid Red Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.45ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (16) Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring -Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond & Burma Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is a spectacular, museum-quality antique Victorian dome ring masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold with an authentic oxidized silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.87 carat, Blue Sapphire 1.50 carats and Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.19 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity). Total weight: 16.7 grams Ring size: US 8, r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.10 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Revival Style Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.55 Carats in Diamonds H SI There are 0.55 Carats in Rubies The ring is a size 6.50, sizable The ring weighs 4.4 gra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco French GIA 4.95 carat diamond ruby 18k yellow gold and platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French hallmarked in 18k yellow gold and platinum at 10.15 grams, and sized 5.5 with room to resize, this is a ring built to be the center of any room — a true showpiece from a golde...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,416Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold New Made Natural Old Cut Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A newly made ring in 18k gold, set with natural old-cut center diamonds totaling approximately 0.99 carats and natural side diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,185Sale Price / item|20% Off
Every Day Ruby White 18K Gold White Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamonds 0.22Carats/34 Pcs Ruby 0.26Carats/1 Pcs
18k Gold
18k White Gold 2.36ct Square Ruby w/ Round & Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely outstanding wide band ring crafted from solid 18k white gold. It features 4 fine rubies neatly invisible set at its center in which gives the look of one s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,864Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro 7, 57 Carat Tourmaline Ruby Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available) Diamonds 36-0,54 ct HSI Tourmaline 1 - 7,57ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.61 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly bezel set at the rais...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parrot Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.15 CT 5 Orange Sapphire 0.08 CT 62 PS/RU 0.80 CT 5 Yel...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Estate 18K White & Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Ruby Sapphire Feather Band Ring Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vibrant contemporary ring crafted in 18K white gold, accented with warm rose gold pavé sections that give the design a rich, dimensional contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 18K Yellow Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 18-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 6x4 mm Pear-Cut (1 pcs) 0.44 carat Ruby and Round-cut White ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45 Carat Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18k white gold. Size 6.5 US (Sizable). Style available in different price ranges.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA No-Heat 10ct Cabochon Ruby and 3.45ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 19
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 10-carat oval cabochon ruby commands the center, its domed surface catching light as a soft glow rather than a sharp sparkle; the natural result of a translucent stone cut without ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Parrot Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.20 CT 8 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.16 CT 5 Orange Sapphire 0.09 CT 64 PS/RU .80 CT 5 Yell...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
$2,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Square Cut Ruby Sea Wave Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.82 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A color-rich engagement ring style showcasing a 2.82 carat oval cut red ruby, accented by a double row of round brilliant diamonds set in a 18k white gold setting. 90 Diamonds weigh ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity 18K Gold Alternate Ruby Diamond Band. French and Round Cut Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.75 Resizing: Can be made in any finger size.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.47 Ct. Burmese Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.57 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo 18K Yellow & White Gold Octagonal Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This ruby and diamond cocktail ring has a softly defined octagonal shape, giving it a bit more presence than a traditional cluster. At the centre, an oval ruby of vivid pinkish-red ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ruby diamond cocktail ring 18Kt gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning pink ruby cocktail ring, 100% natural pink ruby accompanied by fine diamonds VS clarity and F color made in 18KT white gold. Such a bright ring for that gala night! Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,369Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Wedding Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made wedding ring in 18k gold, set with a natural diamond of approximately 0.65 carats (H color, SI1 clarity) and natural side diamonds totaling approximately 0.07 carats and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.70 Cts Round Brilliant F/VS1 Diamonds Channel Set Ruby Men's Ring In 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this elegant men's ring combines the warmth of precious gold with the timeless appeal of fine diamonds and natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,620Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.95 Carat Authentic Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.95 Carat Authentic Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.95 carats and diamonds of 0.28 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Lozenge Shaped Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising two old cut diamonds, two rose cut diamonds and two round cut rubies, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,940Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.97 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15mm South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 6.50 Weight: 15.9 grams
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Gleaming 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gleaming 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified The centerpiece of this pave ring is a captivating 0.71 carat oval cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster ring with ruby and single cut diamonds up to 0.12ct 18k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a ruby and single-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.12 ct) – F/G – SI – ring size U.S. 8.5 / EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description: The top of the ring featu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Black Spinel Slice Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold with Rubies by Eytan Brandes
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Measurements: Spinel: 15mm wide and 4mm thick; the height varies but averages about 12mm Rubies: the rubies range in diameter from about 1mm to 2mm Elevation of ring face: 10.5mm B...
Ruby, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 13.87 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring US Size: 6.5 3 Diamonds - 0.03 CT 78 Pink Sapphires - 0.86 CT 13 Rubies - 1.43 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.87 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18k
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.05 Cts/30 Pcs RUB 4.27 Cts/14 Pcs
Ruby, White Gold
Classic Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18k
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.05 Cts/30 Pcs RUB 4.27 Cts/14 Pcs
Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT yellow gold cocktail ring with natural untreated rubies and diamonds. The ring is a combination of 3 in one, year is unknown, size 6. **All items leave our premises with a cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 1970's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring. Fine ring from the rare Tiffany & Co Signature X range.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Magnificent 2.02ct Ruby & Diamond 18k Unisex Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique estate Jewel set in solid 18k yellow gold, and featuring a stunning Ruby probably from the famed gem isle of Mozambique weighing an impressi...
18k Gold
18k Solid Gold 1.35ct Bezel Oval Ruby Diamond Open Work Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.35 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 8.34 Grams Width: 14.3mm (0.56")(top of the ring - north to south), 2.4mm (bottom of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé 3.66 Cts Round F/VS1 Diamonds Ruby Unisex Spinner Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This distinctive unisex spinner band ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, combining the brilliance of round brilliant cut diamonds with the rich red beauty of natural prince...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Meticulously set in a mix of round and tapered baguette shapes, these VS clarity and H-I color diamonds create a captivating dance of light, while remaining subtle enough to let the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.71tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, is the luxurious red of the rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Marquise & Baguette Diamond Vivid Ruby Circular Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a beautifully arranged floral design with exceptional color and brilliance. A brilliant ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Epoque Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Emerald Sz 7.5 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Charming French antique Belle Epoque ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s). 7 small rose cut diamonds, 6 rubies and 6 emeralds adorn the mount.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage 18k Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Square Channel Ring Two Row N / 6.75
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1980s this stunning 18ct yellow gold vintage ring features two rows of square cut, vivid pink rubies in channel set with two sparkling brilliant cut diamonds at the centre. It...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White & Yellow Gold 3 Row 4.85ctw Ruby Natural Asscher Cut Diamond Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 3 Row 4.85ctw Ruby and 2.96ctw Natural Asscher Cut Diamond Ring Wide Band This stunning 3 Row Ruby Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Baguette Cut 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Vivid Red Ruby Three Stone Band Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Carre Square Baguette Diamond Ruby Onyx Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage ring hand made in 18K yellow gold and topped with polished black onyx and centered by a 1.12ct natural oval ruby.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and dating to 1820.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Heart Old Mine Diamond 18K Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular and very rare Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Heart 18K Gold Wedding Engagement Ring in a bow crown halo motif and dating to the 19th Century.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Black Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "84 Brown Diamonds 0.86 CT 36 Black Diamonds 0.35 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & G...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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