18kt White Gold Ring with Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds , CGL Certified
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Heart shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: Intense red Heart shaped Siam ruby 1.79ct Diamonds: 2 heart shaped diamonds together 0.92ct and 42 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,448Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,895Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.8 grams....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Vintage Style Bird Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with ruby and sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclus...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Turtle Cocktail Ring Handcrafted with Sapphires Ruby Diamonds
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Rossella Ugolini Turtle Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece handcrafted in 18 karats gold by skilled artisans.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 1970s
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring total weight 5.70 grams Ruby weight 2 karat Diamonds weight 1.45 karat Ring size 14.50 ITA - 7.15 USA (all rings are can be resized without additional cost )
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Prasiolite Diamonds Ruby Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Completing the composition, positioned at the top of the ring, are three gemstones that lend a regal touch: two vibrant red rubies and one deep blue sapphire, placed with millimeter ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.75 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Band Ring Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This band ring is divided along its surface into ten concave parts. It comes from the study of medieval goldsmiths and is enriched with cabochons of emeralds, sapphires and rubies th...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamonds Rubies Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic ring made of 14 karat yellow gold with natural diamonds and natural oval cut turquoise in the center and around,also there are rubies and aquamarine entirely handmade by ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphires Diamonds Emeralds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cockatil Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold colorful cocktail ring mounted with green yellow and blue sapphires,rubies,emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,755Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.47 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,413Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,711Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. The diamond has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Caliber Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.15 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald And Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring. Handmade by artisans assembled with citrine,emeralds and ruby Emera...
Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Baroque Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with ruby,diamonds and Australian ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Rosecut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in .80 carats ruby and .52 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$119,311Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 Kt. Gold No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring Ruby: Red, Cabochon cut, natural corundum, No heat Burmese Ruby 6.15 ct , Looks like Pigeon Blood...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$4,168Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-Pique1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 carat. Ring size i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Emerald Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Twirl Snake Ring in 18kt White Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous Twirl Snake ring in 18kt white Gold Set with Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby Eyes Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 1.24ct, 4 Baguette cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.48 ct. The main diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond J-K...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum Sugarloaf Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Rubies Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's Castle of Italy design collection, meticulously handcrafted in Platinum featuring a striking lapis lazuli and rock crystal sugarloaf cabochon accented by two caboc...
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
14K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, By SCALA GIOIELLI
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Discover the magnetic elegance of this extraordinary 14-karat yellow gold snake ring, a finely crafted piece that blends artistry, symbolism, and luxury. Designed with meticulous att...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Komorebi — the gentle light that filters through leaves, it captures the quiet beauty of nature and the soft layers of light and shadow. Each piece is designed with grac...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated hand engraved design that blends traditional granulation technique with a modern twist. This handcrafted ring has ruby 0.20 carat and diamonds 0.78 carat weight of F/G ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 18kt Gold Ring with 3.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 9.07ct Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring 3.06 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & Ruby Completely Hand Crafted in Our Atelier, As seen on the last photograph there is also an option of having this ring with r...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Rubies 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Luxury Panther Ring with 1.24 Carat Rubys, Emeralds Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Prestigious luxury stands out panther ring featuring diamonds, Rubys and Emeralds all hand crafted in 18k gold. Size 5.75 Diamonds 0.58tcw Emeralds, Rubys & Sapphires 0.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Ruby And Emerald Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Coral Emerald Ruby Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammer Finish Two-Tone 18 Karat Italian Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handcrafted ring has 1.26 total carat weight of F/G color and VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18Kt Gold Burma Pigeon Blood Quality Ruby No Heat 2, 08 Ct GRS Certified Ring
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18kt gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Comes with GRS Gem Research SwissLab Certificate Ruby: Natural Ruby 2.08ct No indications of treatment Diamonds: 140 diamonds Material: 18kt ...
Ruby, Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special, Beautiful 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald: Intense Green Minor Cabochon 3.78 ct. with Carat Gem Lab cer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Cabernet Tourmaline, Ruby, Pink and Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful colorful gemstone cocktail ring is so chic, fun, and eye-catching! A gorgeous wine-colored tourmaline weighing 7.57 carats sits center stage, accented with over 2 cara...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di Model Ruby: 1.71 Carat, Length 5.7 x height 7.7 mm Diamonds: 10 brilliant cut diamonds, Nice clarity and cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 2.41 Carats in White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ruby and diamond cocktail ring features a 2.41 carat, rich red ruby with accompanying Gemological Institute of America Report #1156860952 certifying its authenticity. F...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Emerlad Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.45 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ruby and diamond ring will make every day feel like a special occasion! It features a 1.45 carat super fine Burmese ruby that boasts incredibly vivid, bright red color...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.94 Carat Ruby and 1.74 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Ruby ring, 1.94 carats, diamond ring, 1.74 carats, 14K yellow gold, GRS certified. This exquisite ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and showcases a natural pear-shaped caboch...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Prasiolite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal Emeralds Sapphires Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Total weight and dimensions are available upon request. Ring total weight 10.4 grams Sapphires Ruby and emeralds weight 7.27 karat Fire opal weight 2.87 karat Ring size 7.75 Us 16 I...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby 1.4ct. & 1ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby of 1.4 ct. and Diamonds of 1 ct. Together Ruby: Oval red ruby of 1,40 ct. Brilliant cut : Brilliant cut & baguette cut diamonds to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Passion personified! This beautiful ring features a top-quality Burmese ruby with a bright, vivid red hue. It is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #2151860794 st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Vermeil Gold Plated 24K Gold Ruby Eyes Snake Ring Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Behold the handcrafted and hammered snake ring, exquisitely plated in Silver Sterling 24 Karats Yellow Gold with Rubies Eyes, delicately sized at 6.5 Usa size (resizable) perfect for...
Ruby, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
18-Carat Gold Pompadour Engagement Ring with 0.91ct Pink Ruby and 0.15ct Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb 18-carat gold engagement ring, inspired by the classic Pompadour and Marguerite styles, set at its center with a vivid 0.91-carat pink ruby of remarkable transparency. This ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$385Sale Price / item|30% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye and Diamonds on the Strap
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 9 and 15 round full cut diamonds weighing .16pts. can be size to fit for free. weighing 16 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby Gübelin &GRS Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With a 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby The Ruby comes Certified by Gübelin & GRS Ruby: Pink - Red, Cushion - Oval shape, Burma Ruby 7.81 ct. No ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with No Heat Star Ruby 6 Carat, Diamonds 1.83 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing 18kt White Gold Ring With No Heat Star Ruby 6.11ct, Diamonds 1.83ct Ruby: Intense Purple Red, Cabochon Star Ruby, No indications of heating. Comes with Carat Gem Lab Certif...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated hand engraved design that blends traditional granulation technique with a modern twist. This handcrafted ring has ruby 0.19 carat and diamonds 0.50 carat weight of F/G ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
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