Victorian ruby diamond cluster 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in a traditional combination of 18k yellow gold and silver, the ring reflects authentic Victorian construction, with yellow gold adding warmth and silver enhancing the brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Ring 1.98 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ruby ring in 18K white gold and diamonds holding a 1.98 carat ruby in its center surrounded by Baguette and Taper cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.28 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "101 Fancy Diamonds 1.79 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 7.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 3.01cts Ruby & Diamond 1.48cts Ring in 18k Gold
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 Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Ruby Art Deco Ring MF34-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Its surface is a continuous field of round diamonds, crossed by a bridge of rubies. A larger, bezel-set ruby sits at the center, flanked by paired rubies that taper in size as they e...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in glowing 18k yellow gold, it captures the delicate charm and balance of early 20th-century design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Approx. 1.00ct Diamonds — Size P/Q UK, 7.75 US size appx. A striking early 20th-century 18ct yellow gold half-eter...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats, Ruby 2.58 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.84 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Baguette Cut Rubies & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Baguette Cut Rubies & Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Bold and elegant 18K white gold band featuring five natural baguette-cut rubies accented by round brilliant-cut natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant Italian cocktail ring from the 1990s, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lion Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.30x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "69 Brown Diamonds 0.65 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.71 carats, Ruby 0.76 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.22 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Le...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rabbit Bunny Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 Fancy Diamonds 0.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 6.44 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octopus Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.10x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "132 Fancy Diamonds 1.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.22 CT 18KR 8.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 1.15 Carat Diamond = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features vibrant square-cut rubies channel-set in sinuous diagonal rows, framed by pavé set brilliant cut diamonds that curve gracefully across the bold, 18K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 21.16 carats with Ruby 5.99 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 21.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
Breathtaking Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Rose Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K Rosę Gold Same Style Ring with Blue Sapphire Availiable Diamond 84-RD-0,33 ct Ruby 2,41 ct SIze US 7,5 Weight 6,07 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lion Head Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous retro vintage ring features a lion head design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a red ruby and round diamonds weighing an estimated 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.68 carats, Ruby 2.47 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.59 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 1.92 carats and Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carat, Ruby 3.55 carat and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.7 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive 18k white gold flower set with gem rubies and diamonds!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.22ct Diamond Ruby Halo Ring MF12-063026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking halo ring in 18K white gold, centering a large oval-cut ruby weighing 4.0 carats with a rich, vivid pink-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$4,500 / set
18K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold, this striking wide band ring showcases an exquisite blend of brilliance and bold color.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
From $4,134 / item
Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 1.79 Ct Ruby 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
A vivid natural ruby takes center stage in this striking 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, surrounded by a radiant arrangement of pear-shaped natural diamonds that create ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20ctw Diamond Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.70ctw Cut - Square Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Square Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.22cts Ruby & 0.38cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Multi-Row Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The trapezoidal stones sit snugly in curved channels, delivering a sleek, modern aesthetic with a seamless and secure setting.This 18K White Gold 0.80 ct Diamond and 3.25 ct Ruby Mul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
All are interspaced on 5 individual hammered matte-finish 18K gold bands (attached at the bottom) in this colorful and eminently noticeable design.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ribbon Bypass Ring with Diamonds & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Gender: Female *Ruby: 1.10ctw *Diamonds: 1.75ctw *Clarity: SI1 *Color: G *Ring Dimension: *Size: 7.25 *Width: 15...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$803Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century 0.40 ct Ruby 18k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece blends timeless design with a bold touch of color. ** IN STOCK** Details: Period: Contemporary, 20th Century Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond & Ruby Ring in 18k Two tone Gold.
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 18k yellow & white gold Ring size: 9.75 Diamond: 0.08ct, VS clarity, F color Ruby: 0.1ct Retail: $2500
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Freeform Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold & Ruby by Kelvin J. Birk
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Freeform Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold & Ruby by Kelvin J.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.7 Carats Carved Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 10 x 22 mm marquis shaped flower carved pink ruby cabochon is held in a handmade 18K gold "multiple hearts with jawan" decorated bezel setting atop a slightly tapered similarly orn...
Ruby, 18k Gold
8.32 ctw No Heat Ruby & Diamond Modern 18K Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 6.25 carat natural no-heat ruby, this elegant cocktail ring features a transparent oval faceted stone set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Stackable Band Ring by Ferrucci, 0.30ct
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.65 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.72 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.03 carats with Diamond 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 12.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wrapped Ruby Ring by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This exquisite wrapped ring with an oval cabochon ruby featuring a stunning 5.70-carat ruby center set in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.87 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.46 grams GIT 2405070150002 "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,419Sale Price|31% Off
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring, 2.00ct Rubies, UK Made
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ruby and diamond dress ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Style Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined vintage ring designed in a Victorian revival style as an elongated navette set with vibrant synthetic rubies and sparkling old European cut diamonds, mounted in silver topp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine vintage ruby cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 7 re...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
8.40 ctw Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: Mozambique Ruby (Oval Cut) Center Stone Weight: 7.65 ct Accent Stones: Diamonds Estimated Diamond Weight: 0.75 ct Total Carat Weight: 8.40...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.18ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF24-050726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is full of exquisite details. A 1.50 carat Ruby makes a statement at the center, while additional Ruby accents totaling 0.20 carats add an additional pop of color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.22 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K African Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Measurements: 13.10mm wide, 5.77mm above the finger Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k White and Rose Gold Weight: 6.89 grams Diamonds: 0.45 carats African Ruby: 2.22...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unique 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bridge Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning bridge band is a rare and eye-catching selection for your jewelry box. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring features 6 baguette-cut rubies totaling 0.84 carats, set eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Charles Krypell 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Chevron Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold, architectural, and unmistakably refined, this Charles Krypell ruby and diamond ring exemplifies the designer’s signature blend of contemporary elegance and sculptural form. Cra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.80 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.24ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF21-051826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K White Gold, it features a 2mm wide band and a 5mm top height.This jewelry piece is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents This Cartier snake ring is made in 18K yellow gold and designed as a coiled serpent wrapping gracefully around the f...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fancy Diamond Onyx & Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.20x2.30x2.80cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "102 Fancy Diamonds 0.83 CT 10 Onyx 0.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KY 8.75 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.84 carats, Ruby 1.75 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.17 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.8 Carat Ruby Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A combination of a white button pearl inset with a 4 mm faceted ruby and handmade wirework and granulation atop a split 18K gold shank is truly a one-of-a kind design showing the col...
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
3 Stone Mozambique Ruby Cluster Wedding Ring 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
3 Stone Mozambique Ruby Cluster Wedding Ring 18k Gold Product Details →™ Jewelry Type - Rings →™ Jewelry Main Material - 18K Gold, 18K Gold Stone Details →™ Primary Stone Type: Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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