Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Round .50ctw Fleur-de-lis Crown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamond Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat natural ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold 0.52 CTW Channel Set Square Shape
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Grade: AMain Stone Shape: Square Main Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.8mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Royal Ruby Diamond Fancy Blue Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning piece of fine jewelry! It features 3 oval-shaped rubies with a rich vivid red color, weighing a total of 3.37 carats.
Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$750Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made4 to order Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.52 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
At its center lies a magnificent 1.00-carat natural oval-cut ruby, radiating a rich, regal red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Chalcedony Quartz Sapphire Ruby Diamond Snake Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold designer ring featuring a large polished chalcedony quartz center stone (~14mm), accented with natural sapphires, rubies, and brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.4 car...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Vivid Ruby Baguette & Princess Diamond Heavy Bamboo Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: • Era: Circa 1990s • Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold • Gemstones: Natural Rubies and Diamonds • Rubies: Approximately 1.60 Carats Total Weight • Ruby Cut: Bagu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring 18k Sq 1.17ctw Lattice Sz7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .53ctw Cut: Square Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3ctw Oval Cut Ruby Halfway Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halfway Band, Halfway Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: This ring features approximately 3 carats of Natural Oval Cut Ruby Gemstones.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3ctw Oval Cut Ruby Halfway Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halfway Band, Halfway Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: This ring features approximately 3 carats of Natural Oval Cut Ruby Gemstones.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.63ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 Stackable Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
. - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.26ctw Cut - Baguette Color - F - G Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 4.2 mm Rise Above ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $150 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.01ct Cut: Oval St...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Beverley K Ruby White Sapphire Stackable Ring 14k Gold Eternity Band 4.75
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely new ring is a Beverley K design. Gem: Natural Rubies - 2.24 Total Carats, Pear Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced - Natural Sapphires - 0.47 Total Carats, Rou...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 18k Square 1.80ctw Ring Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.40ctw Cut: Square Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring A radiant bright oval ruby centers this striking and sparkling Vintage Art Deco style ring expertly crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.03ct Step Cut Ruby & Step Cut Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.68ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rectangular Step Cut - Prong Set - H Color - V...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Framing the diamonds are calibrated natural rubies, enhancing the ring's allure with their rich colour and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural 1.37 Carat SI Clarity GH Color Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-29470C Gross Wt. :- 4.38 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 4.11 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.37 Ct. ( SI Clarity & GH Color ) Ring Size :- 3 to 13 US ✨ Customization ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.81 Carat SI/H Pear Emerald Cut Diamond Cuff Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-29648A Gross Wt. :- 1.76 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.59 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.81 Ct. ( SI Clarity & GH Color ) Ring Size :- 3 to 13 US ✨ Customization ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Gemstone Band Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry HRD
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
CERTIFIED RUBY GEMSTONE BAND RING HANDMADE Stunning 5.76ct Natural Ruby Gemstones in Handcrafted Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band ✓ HRD Certified - Certificate Included ✓ 5.76 Carat Total...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75ctw Ruby Diamond Knot Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.52ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.23ctw Cut - R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Antique Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine Cushion DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring A distinctively stunning 1900s delight measuring 3/4 inch long and exotically lovely...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
3.25 Carats Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A timeless elegant dark blue oval-cut natural sapphire, thirteen-stone eternity band ring. Weighing 3.25 carats, set in a very classic thirteen-stone platinum mounting. top band is 4...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum
0.76ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow White Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.52ct Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Single Color - F - H Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
VINTAGE 18k Yellow Gold, Wood, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring Vintage 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is made of 3 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 carats of Burma Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .97ctw Two-Stone Bypass SZ 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ct Cut: Round Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Claddagh Ring - 14k Round Friendship Love Marriage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Styl...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring w Openwork Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gemological Information: Cushion cut diamond natural .5 carats (50 pts) H color S/I Cushion Cut Burmese Natural Ruby, 53 points, unheated Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald of .37 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$487Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Floral Engagement Ring in 9k Yellow Gold with Milgrain
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.80 carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78ctw Ruby Diamond Tiered Ring 14k Yellow Gold Rooftop Pyramid Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.63ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1780 18K Multi- Stone Giardinetti Ring w/ Rubies Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gemological details of our giardinetti ring: 3 rose cut diamonds 1 Old cut diamond total .20 carats of diamonds Natural burma ruby, approx. ½ carat Columbian emeralds, cushion cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped rubies at its side, top, and bottom wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Engraved Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.99 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Modernist Emerald and Ruby Channel-Set Statement Silver Christmas Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring showcases a bold band design richly set with natural emeralds and rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Edwardian 3.47 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Fanning Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut ruby weighing 1.97 carats total - transparent medium purplish red Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 3 Weight: 0.51 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Pearl Color: White Shape: Round Size: 1.8 mm.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.75 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Total Weight: 11.03 Grams Overall Width: 13.2mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.8mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$638Sale Price|49% Off
18K White Gold 0.59ct Oval Clean Red Ruby & 0.16ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Please consider any applicable import duties or taxes in your country when making your offer—we’re happy to work with you to find a fair and satisfying arrangement Product Details: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Open Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This open bypass ring showcases 0.97 carats of natural emerald-cut rubies, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Vintage Style Floral Motif Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.40 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt White Gold with 1.02 Ctw in Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The sides are plain with no design. Rubies: Mounted in a channel setting, with 34 calibrated round cut of natural red rubies with 1.02 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL RING 18K Yellow Gold 1.07 Cwt. Cushion Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional estate-tier tailored cocktail ring, masterfully centered with a vibrant 1.07-carat natural ruby plaque.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ethiopian Opal 5.66ct Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking navette ring centred on a vivid Ethiopian opal cabochon weighing approximately 5.66cts carats, displaying strong and lively play-of-colour.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, UK, Circa 1970, 1.48ct
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant 18kt white gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, featuring a vivid 1.00 carat natural ruby of unknown origin set at the centre of a floral-inspired diamond surround.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$4,277Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 2.50 Carat SI/H Pear Oval Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 2.50 Carat SI/H Pear Oval Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry This ring features mixed cut diamonds studded over the triple wrap ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.89ctw Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Flowers Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - L - N Clarity - SI2 - I1 - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Round Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Ruby & 0.21ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Ruby: Natural, pinkish-red, squared cut, heat-treatment, 2.40 carats Diamonds: Natural, brilliant & baguette cut, VS1,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Rose Gold & Palladium Ruby and Diamond Scroll Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Rubies & Spinel - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish-Red Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
32X23 MM PEAR Amethyst , Diamond & Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14-karat White gold weighing 28.4 grams, this piece is adorned with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 2.8 carats of dazzling diamonds. Ring has 20 Marquise cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Ruby Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 3 Weight: 0.23 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round & French Cut Size: 1.2 - 1.8 mm.
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver925 Ruby Pearl Cubic Zirconia Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 3 Weight: 0.39 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Pearl Color: White Shape: Round Size: 1.7 mm.
Pearl, Ruby, Zircon, Silver
New Beverley K .63ctw Ruby Eternity Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75 Stackable Band
By Beverly K
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Rubies - 0.63 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 1.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Band Width: 2.7 mm Rise Above Finger...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The design is accentuated by a 0.04 carat diamond set in one head and a vibrant 0.10 carat ruby in the other, adding a touch of elegance and colour to the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage-style floral cluster ring features a 0.52 carat oval Mozambique ruby, set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Burma Ruby, Diamond and White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Set with an oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.65 carats, the frame and shoulders accented by round diamonds, in 18k white gold, size 5 3/4 With report 5211472392 dated 19 Februa...
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.26 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 14K Yellow Gold 1.12 ct Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Sz 5.5
Located in Addison, TX
Details: GIA Ruby Origin Report Included GIA Report Number: 5232958767 Report Date: May 26 2026 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Natural Ruby Species: Natural Corundum Geographic O...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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