2.10 Carat Natural Fancy Oval Diamond Ruby Ring 14Karat Rose Gold Classic Three*
Located in New York, NY
Oval in the red. .90ct Natural cushion cut diamond ring. Si-1 clarity, Fancy light brown color. 6 X 5.4mm 1.20ct Natural (2) Rubies on sides Purple - Red color & Clean c...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Ruby Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 carats Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.10 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring GIA
Located in Big Bend, WI
Top color GIA natural Burmese red ruby weighing 1.10 carats set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural 1.95 cts ruby band ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby pave eternity band ring gold Natural 1.50MM ruby thin eternity band ring Ruby birthstone ring gold Ruby wedding band promise ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gems...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A romantic and timeless piece that blends natural beauty with vintage elegance. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 2.25cts Ruby & 0.66cts Diamond 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 floral-inspired ring showcases vivid pear-shaped rubies, artfully arranged as ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Peagon's Blood Certified 3.17 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 3.17 carat Natural Burma Mogok Peagon's Blood Red GRS Cushion Ruby Ring, a true testament to exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total Diamond Weight 0.85 Carats G/H-VS Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold (Different metals available). 1 Oval Ruby 7.30x6.00mm Approx. 1.40 Carats Prong Set 2 Oval Diamonds 5.00x...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted with delicate detailing, this ring beautifully blends vintage style with the fiery allure of natural ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14 Carat Natural Ruby Three-Stone Band Ring for Her in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features 3 natural rubies totaling approximately 2.14 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Modern Nobility Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
The High Jewelry Statement Ring format and 3 carats of Ruby Red gemstones make that decision feel both visible and deeply personal.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A classic trilogy engagement ring stars a natural deep, rich red ruby weighing 1.04 carat flanked by a matched pair of brilliant-cut diamonds G-H/VS2-SI1 weighing over 0.72 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
3 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Quiet Power Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Because of its scale and discipline, this 3 carats Ruby Red diamonds and gemstones ring can serve almost as a personal signature.
Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring On the hand, this 3 carats Ruby Red High Jewelry Statement Ring is best treated as a focal point.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Untreated Natural Ruby Engagement Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
They have a high color grade, natural vibrant red oval-cut natural rubies, weighing 1.92 carats, the ring is crafted in a timeless three-stone yellow and white 18k gold mounting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,425Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Striking look with this Natural Ruby Vintage Style Band Ring, designed to showcase rich color in a continuous flow.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 10.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring GRS Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and important ruby and diamond ring centered on a vivid 10.21 carat natural ruby of rich red color, elegantly fashioned in an oval mixed cut and accompanied by a prestigio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Solitaire Round Ruby Celtic Knot Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat ...
Ruby, Gold
1.04 carat Untreated Mozambican Red Ruby Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare. Elegant. Versatile. At SONYA K., we believe in creating pieces that invite personal expression. Our stackable rings are designed to be layered, mixed, and transformed—offering...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 1.8 – 3 mm.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain St...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat...
Ruby, Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Vintage-Style Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Key Features: ❤️ Center Stone: Natural Ruby 0.72 ct. 💎 Side Stones: Diamonds 0.25 total carat weight 🔷 Setting: Classic 3-Stone Design ⚜️ Metal: Yellow Gold 🏛 Design Inspiration: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Modern Nobility Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring This 3 carats Ruby Red High Jewelry Statement Ring moves easily from day to night if you let the rest of your jewelry follow its lead.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful yellow gold 1.90 Carats Natural Burmese Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Antique Style Ring - Size 6 3/4.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 3.08 ct set on the 18K white gold band with...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Modern Nobility High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
The High Jewelry Statement Ring format and 3 carats of Ruby Red gemstones make that decision feel both visible and deeply personal.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Heart Shape Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Modern Nobility Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 3 carats of Ruby Red heart shape diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual pieces.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$535Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted Natural Emerald & Ruby Bypass Diamond 925 Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center is defined by a sleek horizontal row of square-cut rubies, measuring 3 mm and 2 x 2 mm, and totaling 1.7 carats of rich color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Dark RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat Weigh...
Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.45 Carat Diamonds and Invisible 5.05 Carat Ruby Square Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 14.5 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 7 Grams Stone Type: 0.45 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F & 5.05 CT Natural Ruby Condition: New Stock Numb...
Ruby
18 Karat Gold 0.29 Carat Diamonds and Invisible 6.85 Carat Ruby Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 15 mm Band Width: 3 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.5 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Stone Type: 0.29 Ct Diamonds VS2 G-F & 6.85 CT Natural Ruby Condition: New Stock Nu...
Ruby
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Classic Cushion Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium Pinkish RedMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4mmMain S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Ruby Bypass Promise Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Dark RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4mmMain Stone Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Three-Stone Pear Ruby Criss-Cross Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: PearMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.5mmMain Stone Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Shared Prong Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.5mmMain Stone Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium Pinkish RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.8mmMain Stone Carat W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Square Ruby and Princess Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.9mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Round Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain Stone Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.4mmMain Stone Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Prong Set Round Ruby Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Dark RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.6mmMain Stone Carat Wei...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Half Eternity Seven Stone Ruby Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain Stone Carat ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Heart Shape Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Quiet Power High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Styled correctly, a 3 carats Ruby Red High Jewelry Statement Ring like this can anchor your entire jewelry story.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Oval Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium Pinkish RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Eternity Seven Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain Stone Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$460Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Elegant Natural Ruby & Diamond Crisscross Statement Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring features a sleek, contemporary crisscross design adorned with a vibrant row of natural square rubies, each measuring 1.5x1.5 mm for a uniform, refined l...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1.34ct Squared Ruby 3 Channel Row Sterling Silver Wide Split Shank Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Vintage sterling silver wide‑band ring set with 1.34 carats of square‑cut rubies in a bold three‑row channel design. The sculptural split‑shank silhouette gives the piece lift and mo...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Floating Ruby and Diamond Semi Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2.2mmMain Stone Carat W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$460Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Handmade Natural Ruby and Emerald Checkerboard Ring for Christmas Gift
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a total of 34 square gemstones, it features rubies measuring 3 x 3 mm and emeralds measuring 1.5 x 1.5 mm, for a combined gemstone weight of 2.52 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Solitaire Heart Ruby and Diamond Chevron Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: HeartMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Prong Set Eternity 1.33 ct Ruby Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.7mmMain Stone Cara...
Ruby, 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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