Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring size 6.75, we offer ring resizing.
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring size 6.75, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Ring with a Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a natural Thai heated heart shaped, pink-red Ruby (1.04 carat). weight: 5.6 grams ring size: 15.75 mm / 5 US dimensions: 8 x 8 mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Ruby and Opal Fashion Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 18KT rose gold ruby and opal fashion ring features 0.80ct of ruby and 0.20ct opal Ring size: 7.75 Can be resized to any finger size
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold band style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. The centre stones in pretty squ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 6 Row Ruby and Diamond 11mm Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 6 Row Ruby and Diamond Scattered 12mm Band Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.64 carat with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.53 carats with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.53 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Beauvince Rita Ring (5.83 cts Ruby & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Ruby Gemstones Shape: Oval Gemstones Weight: 4.56 ct Gemstones Color: Red Diamonds Shape: Round Side Diamonds Weight: 1.27 ct Side Diamond Color: H - I Side Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.15 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.74 carat with Diamond 1.02 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.3 cm Ring Size: 51 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold This stunning 0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, making it a perf...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement piece, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional gemstones. Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Burmese Ruby, 5.19 carats (AGL Certified) Acc...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eternity Band Ring in White Gold and Natural Rubies
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Vintage Eternity Band Ring from the 1990s. Made of 18k white gold (750/1000), it is set with 22 natural princess-cut rubies in an invisible setting all around the band, with a total ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925 Opal Calibrated Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime antique ring, it is decorated with an Australian opal cabochon set with claws, surrounded by calibrated synthesis rubies. On both sides of the r...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k YG
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Ring features one natural unheated oval Ruby originating from Thailand, w...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,650 / item
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt Rose Gold Ruby Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with rubies from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in yellow, ros...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Ring Size 7, we offer ring resizing. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring centering a 3.17 carat cushion cut Ruby.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three stone sapphire emerald ruby ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct center blue sapphire accompanied by diamonds, single ruby and single emerald in 18KT yellow gold. The gemstones are good-medium quality with some small inclusions seen by naked e...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|32% Off
Antique 1800's Diamond Ruby & Opal 18KT Gold Checkerboard Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Checkerboard Ring Late 1800s European made The Ring Contains Diamonds Rubies Opals 18KT Rose Gold 3.7 grams Size 6.5 It is 1/2 Inch x 1/4 Inch We are Happy to Include an ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby with Diamond 1 Oval shape ruby in 0.83 CTS 42 Diamond 0.33 18 K Rose gold in 3.47 GMS SIZE-6.5 us can be resize
Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby with Diamond 1 Oval shape ruby in 0.94 CTS 16 Ruby Baguette 2.57 CTS 16 Diamond Baguette 0.74 18 K Rose gold in 6.16 GMS
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 0.82 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.82 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our antique gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This pretty 18k yellow gold dome ring centers around a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon ruby weighing over five carats, surrounded by almost two carats of pavé-set round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The name "Ruby" has been applied to a number of red gemstones throughout history including garnets and spinels. It was only through the development of the chemistry and mineralogy th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nigaam Crimson 0.75 Cts. Ruby and VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of vibrant color and contemporary design with the "Crimson Embrace" coil ring. This exquisite piece is crafted in cool, polished 18K white gold, featuring a cap...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in concentric circles of old mine cut diamonds bisected by lines of square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern Rubies Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Second hand gold ring, its setting forms a swirl on the front adorned with a line of seven small round rubies. A round pearly cream...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GFCO Certified Burma Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.335grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Heart Carat: 0.55 Colour: - ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This second hand ring is set with an oval ruby in closed setting, surrounded by gadroons alternating on each side with 2x2 diamonds and from top to bott...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q & US Size 8 1/2 Can be resized for a small additional fee All of our items are e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.16 carats with Ruby 3.57 carats and Diamond 0.57 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.48 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats and Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.63 grams Ruby center Width...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ruby 0.10 carat approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be resized Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a ruby of approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous diamond and ruby cocktail ring is beautifully handmade in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Massive second-hand ring, asymmetrically set on the front with a pear-cut ruby and a line of 10 modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse you...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse yo...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,178Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,850Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds, a ruby, and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.10 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Gold Ring, AIGS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 1.52 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds as well as 4 larger baguette-cut diamonds adding sparkle and life to the piece. Hand in a unique 18k yellow gold mountin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse your...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this stunning marquise-shaped ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold. At its h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring Description: This cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central 1.76-carat round ruby with a deep purp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Design Ring, Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN 18 KT RING WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES & SAPPHIRES Amazing design and fits like a glove ! MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 0.5 Cts ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over Ruby, weighing 7.18 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specificatio...
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering an oval shaped natural ruby weighing approximately 1.21 carats, this ring features tapered baguette and round natural diamonds set in an 18K yellow gold mounting.
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.39 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.45 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.15 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.45 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.19 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,250
3.48 carats of Ruby ring
Located in New York, NY
Embracing this radiant gem, a delicate half-halo of white round diamonds, totaling 0.42 carats, imparts a celestial brilliance to the composition, accentuating the allure of the cent...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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