0.55 carat Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
With a total of 9.14 grams of solid 18K Yellow Gold, 0.55 carat Diamond and 0.6 carat natural Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond (1) 0.57 carat, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 2.67 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.31 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.582g,D:1.50ct, Ruby:2.42ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart-Shaped 18K White Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cut AIGS Certificate 2.12ct Ruby Ring "Tokyo" In 18K Gold
Located in Vilnius, LT
Hand-Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the Tokyo ring showcases a magnificent 2.13 ct oval-cut ruby, accompanied by a certificate from the AIGS.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover a work of jewellery artistry and luxury with this eye-catching 18K white gold ring. At its center resides a vivid 3.7ct cabochon ruby, its rich red hue emphasizing the gem's...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Martellato 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Width: 5.55 mm Weight: 19.05 grams ROBERTO COIN Unisex designer made hammer finished 18K yellow go...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 0.80cts & Fancy Diamond 0.52cts 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
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.32 carats with Diamond 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.73 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.50 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mens Gem Quality Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.70ct 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Gem Quality Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.70ct 18K Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Gem .50ct Round Ruby Center Ruby is Surrounded by 12 D-F VVS Round Brilliant Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Designer Made, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this vintage ring features a vivid arrangement of channel-set emeralds, rubies, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 0.62ct Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details Oval natural ruby weighing 0.62 carat Round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.18 carat total Crafted in 18K yellow gold Ring size 6¾ Style: Ruby diamond halo ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1960-70s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central ruby of 1.8 carats surrounded by double rows of diamonds for a total of 3.00 carats / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline & Diamond & Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 37 Black Diamonds / Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 4 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Rubies 0.03 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.84 CT 4 White Pearls 1.16 CT 18 KR 5.68 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Diamond Ruby 1.75ct Burma
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold cluster ring showcases a vivid 1.75-carat natural ruby of Burma origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Designer Made, India, 3.5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 2.35ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Two diamonds, approximately 2.15cts total, are flanking the ruby, graded F-G VS for exceptional brilliance. Set in 18k yellow gold, the ring weighs 7.90 grams and is a size 5.0.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Rectangle & Diamond Round Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.50 carats of Ruby and 0.05 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat 2.16ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a bold and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a 2.16ct GIA-certified no heat ruby in a richly sculptural 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x1.10x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "49 Fancy Diamonds 0.23 CT 4 Ruby 0.03 CT 14 White Shell 0.85 CT 18KR 4.81 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.60x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "42 Fancy Diamonds 0.53 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 7 White Shell 1.05 CT 18KY 6.12 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.60x2.50cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "42 Fancy Diamonds 0.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 7 White Shell 0.95 CT 18KY 6.46 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Ruby Diamond Cocktail 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, this ring exudes elegance and sophistication, adorned with French hallmarks for authenticity and prestige.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Floral 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond
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, FLORAL-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.51 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.75 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Triple Flower Ring MF45-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivating and sculptural ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring three textured floral clusters each centering a vivid round ruby surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Calibré Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring, 5 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
This is a piece that relies on proportion and construction rather than weight—refined, deliberate, and unmistakably late 20th century in its design language. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Floral Flower Clover Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The intricate pattern is set in luxurious 18k rose gold, enhancing the warmth and depth of the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Italian 18K Gold Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Crossover Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this sculptural crossover bombe ring is set with approximately 5.00 carats of vivid invisibly set rubies, creating a seamless field of saturated crim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring weighing 4.40 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.06 carats with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.12 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.58 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.91 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AIG Certified 1.10 Ct Untreated Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So stunning design and style fir this refined ring in 18k with a unheated ruby from Mozambico of 1,10 carats, pear cut, extra fine quality, spectacular color , and diamonds round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.13 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.33 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.25 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.09 carats with Diamond 1.74 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.57 grams GIA 2486558183 "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 2.02 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF03-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, centering a prong-set round ruby totaling 2.70 carats atop a sweeping pav dome of round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.75ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF33-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold and glamorous cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring a central cluster of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 1.75 ct, dramatically framed by sweeping rows of...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Red Ruby Diamond Bow Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Height: ~10 mm tall Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measuremen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA 5.25 carat cabochon cut ruby 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold and hallmarked signed and with a purity mark, the ring has a luxurious vintage presence on the hand.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring. Cushion & Old European Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bordering the diamond cluster are calibrated natural rubies, also half-bezel set in 18k yellow gold. Their rich color introduces a distinctive contrast against the diamonds and plati...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
0.78ctw Ruby Flower Ring 18k White Gold Stackable Size 6.5 Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.78ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced Please note there are surface reaching inclusions, fractures, c...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring, G Color, VS+ Clarity
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold ring, designed with a sculptural swirling motif in polished yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 0.90 Carat
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a harmonious combination of natural rubies and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 3.08 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 9.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.66 carats with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 3.30ctw Ruby & 0.30ct Brilliant Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, purplish-red, oval cut and tapered baguette cut, heat-treatment, 3.30 total carats, Oval cut dimension:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats, Diamond 0.91 carats and Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.41 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.24 carats with Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.98 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1236866309
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1236866309 Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring features an oval-cut unheated red ruby weighing approximately 1.3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beetle Bug Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring a striking beetle design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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