IGI Certified Rare 11.96 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring exudes a sense of elegance and refinement.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$4,712Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.85ct Burma Cabochon Ruby & Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster Ring, a true symbol of luxury and elegance. This remarkable piece is crafted wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat No Heat Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stones made composed of 3 Burmese no heat rubies with a total weight of 1.25 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.7 Carat Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
Made of a stunning princess cut blood red Ruby weighing 0.70ct, the centre stone of this beautiful masterpiece is elevated by scintillating Diamonds weighing 0.06cts set in 18K White...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A uniquely-designed ring showcasing a 1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby surrounding the center stone are brilliant-cut round diamonds in an 18 karat rose gold mounting. 124 diamonds weigh 1.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,350Sale Price / item|20% Off
Clustered Diamond Cocktail Ring with 2.31 Carat Ruby in 18K White Gold Engraving
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Octagon cut ruby cluster diamond cocktail ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$6,650Sale Price|30% Off
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,152Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Multi Wrap 5.1 CTW Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 5.1 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring 18k Sq 1.17ctw Lattice Sz7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .53ctw Cut: Square Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold & Silver Top GIA 1.53ct Emerald Cut Collet Set Ruby Solitaire Low Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Emerald Cut - Collet Set - Purplish Red Color - Heated - 1.53ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Material: So...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$10,250
Ruby Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Dome Ring in 18k Rose Gold Round Diamonds are 0.66ct - 130 stones Rubys totaling 9.03ct - 150 stones size 6.75
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,720
Oval Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.25 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.66 Colour: - Cla...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dangle Ruby Dimond Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Rose Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 3,9 GMS Ruby-1/5.13 Cts Pink Sapphire-88/0.6 Cts Diamond-30/0.12 Cts Size 52 Discover the epitome of elegance with our ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 7.47 carats with Ruby 2.16 carats and Diamond 1.40 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.77 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand Carved Green Jade Ring with Diamonds and Rubies in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The ring is a size 7 and can be sized to fit. Metal Details 18K Gold: 4.6g Silver: 8.96g Gemstone Details Jade: 9.35ct Ruby: 1.5ct Diamond: 2.88ct Product Features Style: Statemen...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.33 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
It is complemented by 0.32 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds adding sparkle and light to the piece. Hand-fabricated in 18K white gold and ready to be worn. Comes with original I...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Oval Half Bezel Bright Red Ruby w/ Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.25 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 4.27 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.00Ct Natural African Ruby & Old Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.00Ct Natural African Ruby and European Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $12,000.00 Total Natural Cut Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.00...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond and Ruby Details Center Rubies: Natural, Red, Straight Baguet...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,600Sale Price|30% Off
18K White Gold Large Emerald (App. 3.65 CTS), Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This gorgeous ring contains a center emerald cut faceted, clear medium to light green emerald, approximately 3.65 CTS, surrounded by round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.007 TCW a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.10 carat diamond and ruby 18k white gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The saturated hue of the rubies pairs elegantly with the cool tone of 18k white gold, creating a striking interplay between warmth and luminosity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian diamond ruby emerald sapphire 18k yellow gold silver Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver ring shimmers with rose cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, capturing antique elegance with vibrant color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.80 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a 0.80 carat Oval cut ruby set in a 18k white gold setting that tapers as it gets to the center stone. The setting is micro-pave set with round brilliant melee diamonds on e...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond and Ruby anniversary band set on 18k yellow gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Ruby and Diamond Stone Size: 3mm Stone Weight: Diamond 0.55 total carat weight, Ruby 0.60 tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Louis Feron Citrine Ruby Ring 60s Vintage Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 8.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Louis Feron citrine & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 4.25. AGL certificate is included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 1.44 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring. The ring's center stone is 1.44 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' with the certificate number: 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,090Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 18K White Gold 3.03 ct Square Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14.06 ctw No-Heat East African Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: East African Ruby (Cabochon Cut, No-Heat) Center Stone Weight: 12.66 ct Accent Stones: Diamonds Estimated Diamond Weight: 1.40 ct Total Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Figural Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.714g,D:0.16ct, RUBY:0.32ct,
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby & Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ruby is prong set in 18k yellow gold, and the diamonds are bezel set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby up to 0.90ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold entourage ring set with a central ruby up to 0.90 ct and an entourage brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.24 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,806Sale Price|30% Off
1994 Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Vintage Size 7.75
By Cartier
Located in Conroe, TX
A striking vintage Cartier ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant geometric arrangement of a square-cut ruby framed by pear-cut emeralds and sapphire accents.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 1 Carats Ruby 1 Carat White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design 1 Carat Ruby 1 Carat White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Love ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This adorable custom made ruby and diamond flower ring is well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.33 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 1.33 carat Oval cut ruby. Center stone is surrounded by 12 brilliant-cut diamonds followed by 2 baguette diamonds in 18k white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.33 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 1.33 carat Oval cut ruby. Center stone is surrounded by 12 brilliant-cut diamonds followed by 2 baguette diamonds in 18k white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 4.03ct Ruby and 1.49ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, Asia
Located in Macau, MO
This extraordinary natural ruby and diamond ring is set with a magnificent 4.03-carat oval-cut Burmese "pigeon's blood" ruby, elegantly surrounded by 1.49 carats of round brilliant-c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Layered Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby takes center stage in this Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Knuckle Ring with Pave Seting of Ruby, Emerald & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:7.04g, Diamond:2.05ct, Silver:9.46gm, Emerald:0.51ct, Ruby:0.90ct, Size: 22X17X56MM"
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Oval Ruby Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond Spacers in 18k White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Three vivid oval rubies set in a graceful row anchor this Three Stone Ruby Ring, crafted in cool 18K white gold, separated by sparkling baguette diamond spacers.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.74 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 0.44 Carats in Diamonds H SI There are 0.30 Carats in Rubies The ring is a size 6.50, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Ram Cocktail Ring with Rubies, 14K/18K Yellow Gold, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel Rams ring is very special. It is enameled in Green with Ruby accents throughout.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Kimora Lee Simmons 18k White Gold Hello Kitty Diamond Plaque Ring w/ Ruby Sz 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hello Kitty Ring by Kimora Lee Simmons Features Hello-Kitty Shaped Plaque w/ Pave Diamonds, Rubies, and Citrine Cabochon nose Appx Dimensions of Plaque = 23 mm Wide x 21 mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural Ruby Diamond Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 / 1.15 gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period European Ring made ca. early 1900s with twisted band in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three bezel set gems.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 11.33 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring exudes a sense of elegance and refinement.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$13,220Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby Invisible Setting Ring 18 Karat Gold Ruby Cocktail Bowtie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring, never used. Special Natural Ruby from Burma Unique Invisible setting Square Natural Ruby's and center Round Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Approx 13.0 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Toi et Moi Ring 1.02ct No Heat Mozambique Ruby & 1.31ct Diamonds 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
Guild Lab Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star has 6 distinct points. Handmade ring in 18k white gold. Ring size 7.25. Guild Laboratory certificate provided.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, White Gold
Mabé Pearl Ring With Ruby Halo Set in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in valatie, NY
Mabé Pearl Ring With A Ruby Set Halo in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18K rose gold, a warm and romantic metal that complements the rich color of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear-shaped Ruby Cts 0.58 Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, a 0.58 ct pear-shaped Burmese ruby radiates deep crimson warmth, complemented by 12 round diamonds (0.05 cts), a baguette diamond (0.02 cts), 4 tapered diamonds (0.08 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco Ruby And Old European Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring Circa 1940
Located in Roma, IT
A striking Late Art Deco / Transitional ring, dating to approximately 1935–1945, distinguished by its bold architectural design and sophisticated combination of antique-cut diamonds,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,492Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.29 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 marquise cut natural ruby totaling 1.29 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.70 ct Diamond and 3.84 ct Ruby Double Band Ring MF32-012926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Beneath the two gem-set bands are slimmer, polished ribbons crossing through the structure, adding contrast and a visual shift.In estate condition, this 18K White Gold 1.70 ct Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Orchid Cocktail Ring The Empress Orchid
By Konforti Jewelry
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
All our jewelry can be made with material changes (gold types, silver), enamel color profiles, gemstones or precious stones, and any ring size in a custom-made order.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Long Snake Ring with Ruby and Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver, Antique
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:3.98g, Diamond:4.55ct Slv:10.40gm Ruby:0.60Cts"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold 3.25tcw Ruby Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. eternity band is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set continuously with 3.25ctw of rubies around the circumference of the ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breathtaking Ruby Orange Pink Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18K Gold Orange sapphires 2.51 ct Pink sapphires 8.15 ct Rubellite 5.23 ct Weight 14,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow 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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