Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Ruby Cabochon - 12 Carat Multi color natural sapphires and Mix Gems 2 carats T...
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, ...
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby. The larger center stone in a dome sh...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Double Heart Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Double Heart Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring in Solid 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby anchors this Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring, crafted in cool 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1800 2.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18K rose Gold Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an approximately 2.50 carats stunning oval ruby, Thailand origin, accented by an halo of sparkli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1.30 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a palladium setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1990s 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the vibrant glamour of the 1990s with this exquisite 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring.
Gold Plate
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring in Solid 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An illusion-set diamond center anchors this Art Deco-Style Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K White Gold Channel-Set Baguette Ruby and Diamond Band
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Metal Purity: 18K White Gold Metal Weight: 3.2 g Ruby Weight: 1.71 ct Diamond Weight: 0.211 ct Crafted in sleek 18K white gold, this ring displays a channel-s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.03CT Natural Tourmaline Rubellite Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18K*
Located in New York, NY
GIA 3.53ct. Natural Purple Red Tourmaline "Rubellite" Ring. GIA Report # 5161992428 Stating: Transparent & Purplish Red. 3.00ct. Natural (6) Rubies. Oval Cut, Clean Clarit...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paraiba Tourmaline 2.18 carats, Ruby 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.16 grams "We ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.65 carat, Ruby 1.05 carats, Emerald 0.33 carat and Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.93 g...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Rare Ruby Wedding Ring for Her with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ruby Wedding Ring for Her with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.05 carats and diamonds of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Contemporary India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful and elegant 18 kt white gold ring, composed of five rubies of three different sizes and, each of one, is surrounded by little diamonds. This ring is totally handmade by Ita...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-style ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 1.33-carat round brilliant-cut ruby with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Diamond, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold with Diamonds featuring natural gemstones of 2.73 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby 15.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds, Topaz, Tourmal...
Citrine, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue T...
$43,940Sale Price|20% Off
3.79 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
It is set with diamond and ruby accents for depth and color. Crafted in 18k gold, it pairs old-world craftsmanship with modern wearability.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Georgian Halo Ring -18k Cush 3.92ctw Antique Size 5 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Era: Georgian Date: 1850s - 1860s Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.50ct Cut: Rectangular Cushion C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,164Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring features a 0.6 carat oval ruby set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Striking 18k Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant cocktail ring showcases three vibrant oval-cut rubies bezel-set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats, Ruby 6.93 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.29 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1912 Alliance Ring natural 0.32ctw Ruby Pearl solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with four claw set natural Rubies of old Diamond cut and a half -pearl in the middle.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious rose gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round rubies in half eternity style. Intricate milgrain detai...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green Emerald and Blue Sapphire of old European diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct each .
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, With GIA Gem Report. 2.42 CT.
Located in Honolulu, HI
The scalloped design around the diamonds resembles a flower shape around the center ruby. The ring is masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold and the sides of the ring are set with on...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Ring – 1.02ct Octagonal Mixed Cut
Located in London, GB
A striking ruby ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a vibrant natural ruby weighing approximately 1.02ct. The gemstone is beautifully cut in an octagonal mixed cut, sh...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.04ctw Ruby Oval Cut and 1.22ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Americana Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely plaque ring with red, white and blue stripes of rubies, diamonds and sapphires, set in 18k yellow gold, a lovely nod to Americana. 1.50 carats each of sapphires and rubies a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ruby color pinkish -red AA. Surrounded with nice quality Diamonds 2.0 carat FG-VVS 18k Yellow gold 7.0 grams Finger size - 7
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This original David Webb ring has been done in 18K yellow gold and finished with a hammered texture.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamond of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,160Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold By Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Metal: 18K white gold Center Stone: Ruby, emerald cut, 2.05 carats Accent Stones: Round brilliant diamonds, 0.88 carats total, F–G color, VS clarity Ring Size: 6.5 Condition:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Red Ruby and 7/8 Carat Diamond Woven Braided Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rubies and diamonds dance delicately across this 18k rose gold band.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald cut Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) - 2.09 ct Natural White diamonds- 1.84 ct Made in 18K Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry company with offices worldwide.
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.55 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Ruby and Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ruby three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Marquise Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Victorian 18ct gold marquise-shaped cluster ring set with a vibrant natural ruby of approximately 1.00 ct. The ruby displays rich colour consistent with antique stones, li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.15cts & Ruby 6.67cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond: 1.15cts Ruby: 6.67cts Gold: 18k Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring – 1.15ct Oval Ruby
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct yellow gold vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring, showcasing a beautiful oval-cut ruby at its centre, surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds. The rich red oval r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.84cts & Ruby 2.59cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond: 0.84cts Ruby: 2.59cts Gold: 18k Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
ART DECO ring with ruby and brilliant and rose uct diamond up to 0.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with ruby, brilliant cut and red cut diamond total 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.75 - EU. 16.25 (51) detailed description: The top of the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring Ruby 6.4 Carat in 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ring 6.4 carat ruby in 18 carat white gold with diamonds 18-carat white gold ring set in its center with a large claw-set ruby weighing 6.4 carats, flanked on either side by two ba...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless, this Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring showcases a vibrant, richly hued emerald at its center, set in a beautifully crafted gold band.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.73 ct Emeralds 1.74 ct Pink sapphires 3.98 ct Rubellite 12.99 ct Weight 9,50 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total and 36 round mixed cut rubies mounted in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The full eternity setting is ornamented with eleven round faceted cut rubies, totalling 0.51cts, alte...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring with twisted solid 18K Gold band and Clover leaf crown decorated with natural Diamonds and Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.75 GAI Certified- This lovely ring feature one cushion cut ruby (6 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,364Sale Price|20% Off
Ladies Vintage 18K White Gold 1.04ct. Gia Oval Ruby Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Size: 6.75 Halo head measurements: 14.15mm x 11.10mm Shank maximum width: 3.90mm Weight: 4.40 grams Ladies 18K white gold diamond and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique 1910s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.70Ct ruby and 0.85Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,700
0.94 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.896 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.94 Colour: - Cl...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1900s 1.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate 18K Vivid Marquise Ruby & Diamond Triple Section Floral Wide Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vibrant contemporary ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a bold yet refined floral-inspired layout of vivid marquise-cut rubies and bright round brilliant diamonds....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby snake ring in 18 karat white gold. This truly bold statement ring is channel set throughout with baguette cut and tapered baguette diamonds especially cut to fit ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.29 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is natural ruby 0.55 ct. Totally is natural em...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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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