Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.72 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.40 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.98 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
ARTCARVED 10k Gold Natural Ruby Ring. Art carved marquise RUBY engagement ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1930s Size: 4 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Red Band color: Gold Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful vintage ring that is rare to find.
10k Gold
Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stepped shoulders integrate with the main setting and are each embellished with a vertical baguette cut diamond, completing the Art Deco design. This ruby ring has been independ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Flip Over Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring In 18 K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This unique ring by Moguldiam Inc features Diamond, Ruby, and Blue Sapphire. Diamond weight: 0.72 carat Ruby weight : 0.35 carat Sapphire weight : 0.35 Ring size : 6 Metal : Pla...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold Ring Set With Ruby
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18k white gold ring set with ruby paving, very translucent for approximately 1ct in total. Total weight: 4.10gr Size: 54 Proportions of the decorated part: At widest: 1cm At longest:...
Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features one emerald-cut ruby and two emerald-cut blue sapphires totaling 2.03 carats, set in 18k white gold. The ruby measuring 7 x 5 mm, and the sapph...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring Burmese Unheated Ruby natural Gold Promise Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An engagement 18K white gold ring with natural Ruby and Diamonds with Jewelry ruby origin - Burma ruby measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm ruby weight - 1.05 carats 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,488Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style cocktail ring showcases a striking geometric aesthetic, expertly crafted to capture the glamour of the roaring twenties.
Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our exquisite handcrafted natural star ruby ring, featuring a stunning 1.04 Ct star ruby sourced from Myanmar, elegantly set in high-quality Pt900 platinum and accented w...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$1,281Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Ruby Diamond Black Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful cocktail ring centered with a large near-round carved ruby weighing an estimated 17.61 carats, clustered with concentric rings of channel-set rectangular shape r...
Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A vivid red Burmese ruby takes centre stage in this Late Deco halo ring. The 1.00 carat old cut ruby is completely natural and unheated making it a highly prized gem. Complementing t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Synthetic Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
An alluring Art Deco ring centered by a vivid synthetic ruby, its elongated rectangular form accented by a single diamond for a subtle flash of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This elaborate 1930s cluster ring centres around a 0.60 carat, oval cut ruby. Claw set into platinum the vibrant ruby is encircled by intricately patterned metalwork that features an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial Designer: J DAUPHIN The Toi et Moi Ring is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a bypass band with two textured sph...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Ruby Side Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Ruby Ruby Wei...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Treatment: No Heat Certification: AGL Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 1.46 carat & Diamond weight 0.02 carat , this entire ring studded in 18k gold weight 3.70 grams,...
Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in white gold with Art Deco-inspired styling, this Oval Ruby Ring offers enduring sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In Sterling Silver With Synthetic Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring made in France by Maurice Chardeaux.
Crystal, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold Crafted in 14k rose gold, this antique ring features a sculptural floral design set with 0.25 carats total weight of diamonds and 0.09 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1925s Art Deco Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum mascaron hallmark. This charming Art Deco ring is adorned with a step-cut rubellite tourmaline held in place by four prongs. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Gold - 1990s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A classic expression of everlasting love and elegance, this vintage eternity ring (circa 1990) is crafted in solid 18k gold. The band features a continuous, shimmering pattern altern...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.60 Ct Mozambique Ruby Engagement Band Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Engagement Band – Channel Set Mozambique Ruby Wide Designer Ring Make a bold statement with this sophisticated 14K yellow gold ruby and di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
4.50 Ct Ruby Eternity Band 14K Gold Mozambique Ruby Eternity Ring by Juhi Jewels
Located in Jaipur, IN
A bold expression of timeless luxury, this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band features approximately 4.50 carats of natural Mozambique rubies arranged in a continuous eternity-style ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Garnet and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rich Garnet takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired step ring, glowing with deep, captivating warmth. Encircling the gem, sparkling Diamonds enhance its brilliance, while diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Platinum & 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art-Deco ring marrying cool platinum with warm 18K yellow gold accents, centered by a 1.00-carat old-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 0.60 Carat Ruby Center, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies' ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a beautiful oval genuine ruby as the centerpiece. Measuring 6 x 4 mm and weighing approximately 0.60 carats, the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18k Gold Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Baguette Ruby Side
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.40 Carats Tota...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
.75 Carat, Total Weight Ruby White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Tapered Step Cut Carat Weight: .75 carat, total w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$915Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow G...
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire (#28)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,700 / item
Ruby Diamond Geometric Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.05 g.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Gold Ruby Emerald Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby and Emerald Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Unique Designer Band, Natural Ruby and Emerald Jewelry** Distinctive, elegant, and thoughtfully crafted, this 14K yellow...
Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 18K 2.57 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby Art Deco Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 2.57 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby Art Deco Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 2.57 ct set on the 18K white gold band wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with diamond and ruby. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.30 carat with Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 1.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18K White Gold, this Ruby Art Deco Ring captures timeless sophistication with the brilliance of a Diamond Halo Ring, making it an elegant choice for collectors or meaningf...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Invisible Set Rubies and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the glamour of Art Deco design, the ring combines the craftsmanship of an Invisible Set Ring with the brilliance of a Ruby Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,830Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 10.07 Carat White Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Oval Cut Classic Gold Solitaire Ring Unisex
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Timeless elegance. The radiant yellow gold setting beautifully intensifies the deep, pinkish-red hues of this natural oval solitaire ruby Weight: 7.5g Finger Size: 7 (sizes availabl...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster holds a bright pink ruby at the centre measuring 50pts and around the outside is a halo of sparkling diamonds totalling approx 35pts. The ring is modelled in 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,830Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,647Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
White Gold Diamond Band Ring with Ruby Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whether worn as part of a stack or solo, this unique diamond band ring is destined to become a favorite. Featuring 5 incredibly white natural diamonds weighing .60 carats total weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,281Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Ring – 8K Gold, 5.33g / 0.17 t oz
Passionate and refined in equal measure, this ruby and diamond ring speaks the timeless language o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Diamond Baguette Ruby Openwork Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.30 g.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby Trilogy Ring Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A superb Ruby trilogy ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Designed with three oval-cut ruby, vivid pink-red color. Burmese origin, heat treatment. each 6.4mm x 4.5mm approx. Total ruby weight a...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 7.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set Jewelry Type...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
TIMELESS 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This ring belongs to the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913, an Italian house known for its fine jewellery craftsmanship. Crafted in white gold, it features three parallel rows alter...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)0.49
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White and Yellow) ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring with 0.29ct Ruby & 0.31ct Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated ring featuring a 0.29 carat round-cut ruby of a vivid red color. The ring is accented by 0.31 carats of baguette-cut diamonds, elegantly set in a sweeping design aro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
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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.
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Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
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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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