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 0.22 carat and diamonds 0.53 carat weight of F/G ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 2 Carat Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Rings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Oval cut Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Cluster Rings. this ring features a deep red, oval cut 2 carat ruby set horizontally at the center. The rich,...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring Diamonds 3.03ct Vivid Red Ruby GRS Certifified
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Eternity Ring with 5.58ct Diamonds 3.03 ct. Ruby with GRS Certificate Ruby: Natural Siam Ruby, 3.03 ct., Brilliant cute, Oval shape, Vivid Red Comes with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Big Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
18kt yellow and white gold ring with estimated over 10 cts cabochon ruby and diamonds. Oval cabochon ruby treated, non transparent, deep red colour, dimensions: 1.6 cm x 1.2 cm. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 0.23 carat and diamonds 0.60 carat weight of F/G ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This starburst cocktail ring features a strawberry milkshake-color star ruby, artfully framed by coordinating pear shaped, pink rose colored rhodolite garnets and marquise shaped rub...
Garnet, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exclusive ring in 18-karat white gold represents the pinnacle of elegance and craftsmanship. Perfectly balanced in design, the ring features an extraordinary combination of rose...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes Material: 18kt white gold Diamonds: 1.75ct white brilliant cut diamonds and 2.04ct bla...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.60 Carats Total Trapezoid Cut Ruby & Sri Lanka Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish GIA certified engagement ring, showcasing an 0.80 carat trapezoid cut Burmese ruby and a 0.80 carat trapezoid cut heated Sri Lankan sapphire, bezel-set in a platinum mounti...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Snake Bold Unisex Ring with Ruby Diamond Rossella Ugolini Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow gold snake ring handcrafted in Italy. This stunning ring features a 1 carat Ruby oval cut stone on the head of the snake, while the tail is adorned with a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Ruby Cabochon Solid 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Pink Opal Flower 33 mm. in diameter with in the center a Oval Ruby Cabochon size 8x10 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank. US si...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt. Gold Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said Centre Diamond: Natural emerald cut diamond 2.03 Ct VVS 2 Comes with IGI certificate. Baguet...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Mid Century DIAMOND and RUBY 18KT Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a piece of jewelry that combines elements of mid-century design with exquisite gemstones and high-quality gold. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Lemon Quartz 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, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Turtle Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats gold by expert artisans and adorned with 0.60 Karats cabochon Sapphires, 0,35 karats...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
ALGT Certified 18 kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Color Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent ALGT Certified 18kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Colour Ruby & Diamond Ring Ruby: Pear shape, Rose cut Intense purplish red Ruby 3.21ct Diamond: 3 Rows of Brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The color of passion! A gorgeous, intense red, oval Burmese ruby is featured in this classic 3-stone ring. The center stone is set in yellow gold and flanked by a matched pair of fin...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
This turtle shaped cocktail ring is versatile and comfortable enriched with diamonds Rubyes and Sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow and White Gold, 4.61 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original designer ring features a large, fine, blood-red ruby weighing 4.61 carats! Boasting color and clarity seen in only the finest gems, this stunning ruby has been bezel se...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Round Carved Black Onyx Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Black Onyx spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yel...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
A white cultured pearl, natural square ruby and round diamond cocktail ring set in 18K white gold. The ring centers a white cultured pearl measuring approximately 11 mm in diameter. ...
18k Gold
Beautiful 18kt Yellow and White Gold Ring with 4 Diamonds and Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt yellow and white gold ring with 4 diamonds and heart shaped ruby Diamonds: 4 brilliant cut diamonds, together 0.60 cts Ruby : Heart Shape ca. 2,5 ct Material: 18kt ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold 4 Ct No Heat Vivid Ruby Ring, 1.5 Ct Diamonds, CGL Certificate
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold 4.02ct No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Ring, With 1.52ct Diamonds With CGL Certificate Ruby: Cushion / Brilliant - Step cut, Vivid red, Transparent, No indicatio...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
68 Carats Hexagon Shape Rock Crystal Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Hexagon shape Natural Rock Crystal (Quartz) ,measuring 32 mm. x 22 mm x 10 mm. and weighing 68 Carats with a nice Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set i...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Unheated Red Ruby Stone 1.93 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The best things in life are everlasting. And our gemstones will never fade, just like your love for each other. Live, love and laugh with this stunning dainty ruby ring. With GIA cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous Platinum Ring with Vivid Red 5.53 Ct Ruby & 1.5 Ct Heart Shape Diamond
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Platinum Ring With Vivid Red 5.53 Ct Ruby and 1.5 Ct Heart shaped Diamond Ruby: Vivid Red, Cushion Shape Mozambique Ruby 5.53 Ct. Comes with a C. Dunaigre Switzerland Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring, Natural Unheated, 18K Gold French - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French 18ct gold diamond navette ring made c.1890. Striking, rich and enchanting, this navette ring presents an unapologetic antiq...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Gem Report
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on an oval shaped ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats, this ring is surrounded by round and baguette diamonds that create a bright and elegant cluster design. The ring ...
18k Gold
Unheated Red Ruby Stone 2.01 cts in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The best things in life are everlasting. And our gemstones will never fade, just like your love for each other. Live, love and laugh with this stunning dainty ruby ring. With GIA and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Gold Ring GRS 2.19 Ct Burmese Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Ruby & 1.5ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous fine 18kt White Gold Ring With 2.19ct Burmese Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby and 1.5ct Diamonds, With GRS Swiss certificate! Ruby: Natural Burma Ruby, 2.19ct, Oval shape, Brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
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, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When you buy a ruby, this is the color to aspire to! This Burmese ruby possesses the highly prized "pigeon's blood" red hue and weighs exactly 4.00 carats. This is an extremely rare ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.11 Carat Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular 3-stone engagement ring features a magnificent, 5.12 carat pure red ruby. This world class gem is a beautifully symmetrical oval with ideal color and exceptional bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Siam Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring with 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds Ruby: Natural brilliant cut / step cut cushion shape, Vivid Red Siam Ruby 2.2 ct. Comes wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ct Round Ruby with Certificate & 0.44ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ruby With Certificate and 0.44ct Diamonds Ruby: Natural Corundum Ruby, Round cut, Intense Purplish Pinkish red, 2.51ct Diamonds: 22 diamonds together ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby Ring 5 Stone Design 18K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 18ct gold ruby made c.1900. Stunning, opulent and substantial in proportions, this ring is truly an alluring piece on all f...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$116,057
X Emerald Fruity Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
For the discerning collector, we are honored to present a rare trilogy ring of investment-grade precious gemstones, crafted in the tradition of high jewelry. This exceptional piece u...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
GIA Certified Unheated 2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular eternity band features a fine 2.00 carat emerald-cut unheated ruby and over 3 carats in baguette cut diamonds! The ruby is notable for its fine, rich color, for its ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
X Pumpkin bascket Emerald Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
For a glamorous Gala, nothing captivates quite like an emerald fruit basket cocktail ring. This extraordinary, conversation-starting piece features a cluster of vivid, responsibly so...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,159Sale Price / item|21% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold "Snake" Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold "Snake" diamond ring containing 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .18pts. and 2 round rubies as eyes weighing .06pts. This ring is a size 6.5 but we will size t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Carat Gold Ring Set With Precious Stones
Located in Vannes, FR
This yellow gold ring, dating from the 1960s, celebrates the beauty of nature with timeless elegance. Finely engraved with motifs evoking waves, a dolphin and plants, it embodies a u...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring Duna in 18k gold with rubis and diamonds
By Monsieur Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional ring, Duna surprises with its details and splendid stones. It combines white diamonds and rubies, as desired, in a beautiful drop pattern that you won't see anywhere e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold cocktail ring created by our artisans, ring is mounted with hand carved natural coral rose, diamonds and ruby Diamonds weight 0.22 karat Ruby weight 19...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,166Sale Price|20% Off
Aria Jewelry Design 16.39ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Pink Sapphires
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Statement Cocktail Ring: 16.39ct Amethyst with Pink Sapphire Accents Turn heads with this stunning cocktail ring featuring a 16.39 carat square-cut Amethyst, accented by 12 sparkling...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$947Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18 Carat Gold Ring Set With Precious Stones
Located in Vannes, FR
Antique 18 Carat Gold Ring Set With Precious Stones This yellow gold ring, dating from the 1960s, celebrates the beauty of nature with timeless elegance. Finely engraved with motifs...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Ring with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Brazilian 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...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Elevated Bar Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ----- Chee Lee New York is a New York-based jewelry company that fuses t...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Maria Kotsoni-Contemporary 18k Gold- Colored Gemstone- Diamond Jasmine Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Mystic Jasmine’ ring is hand sculpted and crafted in 18Kt gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. It comes in a highly polished finish and is set with a 0,036 ct. Diamond, encircled by a va...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$475Sale Price|52% Off
Multi-Color Precious & Semi Precious Ring This item is on sale for Black Friday
Located in Trumbull, CT
Marquise Blue sapphire, Square ruby, Round Tourmaline, square aquamarine and Pears shape Garnet set in sterling silver. One of a kind hand crafted ring. All the stones are natural , ...
Aquamarine, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline
2.22 Carat Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 2.22 carats emerald, ruby and blue sapphire. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or s...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman with Diamond Parrot Headress Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Aquamarine 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...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine 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...
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tou...
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing and Unique 18kt White Gold Snake Ring With 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds With 2 Ruby Eyes Diamonds: 130 White brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 2.83ct, 55 Black ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.