Unavailable|$1,374 / item
Kalimeris Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Kalimeris Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Handcrafted and individually cast in 18-karat gold. Olivia carves each piece from wax, making these items unique, which we believe is w...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$650
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
This exquisitely stunning and beautiful art piece features diagonally fitted multiple round-cut gemstones which include 0.12 ct emerald in total, 0.15 ct ruby in total, 0.04 ct diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,867 / item
The Cherish-Ruby Ethical Gold Heart Ring 18ct Fairmined Gold
Located in London, London
Fairmined is an initiative that provides a certification label for gold sourced responsibly, ensuring its traceability and extraction using environmentally-friendly mining practices,...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,007 / item
The Lippika Ethical Ring 18ct Fairmined Gold 0.25 Ruby Heart
Located in London, London
She looks great with my Jarti wedding ring. A gently hammered gold ring, with a 0.25 carat ruby heart and I have added tiny hand-stamped lines and dots to create texture.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,900
Engagement Ring with 4 Carat Malaya Garnet and Gemfields Ruby
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
A stunning Mahenge Malaya Garnet (4.07 carats 11.5x8.5x5.7mm)- from Tanzania, encircled with fine Mozambique Gemfields rubies. This ring gives and gives. One of a kind. Absolutely st...
Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$527 / item
Amore Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Amethyst, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Amore Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Amethyst - Sterling Silver Engraved with Olivia’s own handwriting the Amore is a customisable ring, that can be etched with a word of your choosing...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,249
Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) oval star ruby cabochon, 14.1 X 11.60 X 5.90 mm, 11.55 cts., (formulated), flanked by (6) tapered baguette-cut diamonds, 0.30 ct. tw., VS-SI, I-J, set in an 18k yellow ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,761
Vintage French 18K Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Such a lovely vintage ruby and diamond ring. This cute vintage ring is made of solid 18ct yellow gold and is set with a ruby and a diamond. The diamond is very clear H/SI1 and weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,451
Burma 3.27 Carat Ruby & 1.41 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Amin Luxury
Located in Florence, IT
This natural Ruby from Burma is 3.27 Carats & with the 1.41 Carat diamond, it radiates a beauty indescribable in words. The round red Ruby sits boldly in the center of the ring with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,631 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Linus Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst Handcrafted and individually cast in 18-karat solid yellow gold. Olivia carves each piece from wax, making these items u...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,433
Mozafarian Diamond & 0.3 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Spinning Starfish Ring
Located in London, England
A collaboration between Mozafarian and Katarina Tarazi, the Starfish Ring embodies Apollo’s star and Poseidon’s waves. This captivating piece features a 0.1 ct trillion-cut white di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$76,990
GIA Certified Ruby Oval 4.01 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gorgeous GIA Certified Thai Ruby Oval 4.01 Carat encircled in a single Halo White Marquise Diamond approximately 3.20 Carat in Hand made platinum ring. Center Ruby Oval weight 4.01...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,150
Roberto Coin Diamond, Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold “Daisy” Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (78) full-cut diamonds, 0.57 ct. tw., VS, G-H, flush set in an 18k yellow gold, directional matte textured wide band, with wire twist edged accents, 13.6 X 2.5 mm, inside r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,760
Striking Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Beautifully carved with a delicate scroll pattern, this ring is set with a 1 ct cushion cut sapphire and 2 oval rubies totaling .80 ct. The scroll pattern is highlighted with white...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$53,990
GIA Certified Ruby Round 3.90 Carat Diamond Halo Ring Gold Platinum Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stunning GIA Certified Thai Ruby Round 3.90 Carat encircled in a single Halo of White Round Diamonds approximately 3.00 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring. Center Ruby Roun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,150
Julia Boss 1 of a Kind 18K 8.5 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Known for one of a kind pieces in 18 or 24K, Julia Boss items are highly collectible and can only be found in select Neiman Marcus locations. Now you can own this 18K hand fabricate...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,927
Mozafarian 1 Carat Ruby Heart & Diamond Gold Spinning Marguerite Ring
Located in London, England
A collaboration between Mozafarian and Katarina Tarazi, the Marguerite Ring features a 1 ct ruby heart, 0.08 ct VVS white diamond, 0.22 ct white diamonds, and 9.67 g of 18k white and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,056
14Kt Rose Gold with Ametist Whyte Diamonds and Ruby Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Ring with a refined and unique manufacture. Made in Italy by expert hands. earrings in rose gold 14kt g.8.80 Stones: round cut , Amethyst, white diamonds cts 0.28 and Ruby. Size...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,161
Mozafarian Diamond & 0.3 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Spinning Starfish Ring
Located in London, England
A collaboration between Mozafarian and Katarina Tarazi, the Starfish Ring embodies Apollo’s star and Poseidon’s waves. This enchanting piece features a 0.3 ct ruby, a 0.1 ct trillio...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,600
18 karat Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring with fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
With a Princess Cut Ruby at its apex, this three stone ring tells the story of Kent's unique style. You can see here that we have first a band of gold, with detail set around yet ano...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$17,900
18 Karat White Gold 30 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
18 Karat White Gold 30 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring A sturdy ring build to last. The ring is handmade in 18kt white gold with a stunning large natural untreated aquam...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,000 / item
Vintage 2.53 Carat Elongated Ruby Marquise and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular vintage ring is all about drama, elegance, and timeless allure. At its heart lies a vibrant 2.53 carat marquise-cut ruby, measuring an impressive 14.5 x 5.6mm. With ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond and Ruby Tapered Cigar Band Ring
Located in Warren, ME
18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond and Ruby Tapered Cigar Band Ring. This bold ring is handcrafted in 18 Karat gold and is set with a Cabochon cut Ruby and six small round Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,195
Roberto Coin Diamond, Ruby, 18K Rose Gold Wide “Golden Gate” Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
As part of Roberto Coin’s Golden Gate Collection, this wide 18k rose gold ring, features, an under gallery of woven gold threads, resembling the cable wires of the San Francisco Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$995
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Nugget Style Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (2) 4 mm Mikimoto quality cultured pearls, accented by (3) round-cut rubies, 0.06 ct. tw. , set in an 18k yellow gold nugget style mounting, 18 X 13 mm tapering to 1.9 mm, ...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
Hand Crafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
Located in Warren, ME
A beautifully hand crafted 18 Karat yellow gold Diamond and Ruby cigar Band ring. I recently completed this striking cigar band at my studio in Maine, entirely hand made in 18 Karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,784 / item
Theseus Ring with Green Sapphire and Ruby, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Theseus Ring with Green Sapphire - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted and individually cast in solid gold. Olivia carves each piece from wax, making these items unique, which we believ...
Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,365 / item
Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Solitaire Oval Cabochon Cocktail Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Delicate 18 karat yellow gold ring band with central purple ruby gem (11 g). A simple but exquisite solitaire design of an oval and cabochon cocktail jewel. This ring is designed f...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,450
Tahitian Gray Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) gray Tahitian 9.8 mm, cultured pearl, surrounded by (42) round-cut rubies, 0.75 carat total weight, accented by (31) full-cut diamonds, 0.50 carat total weight I, H-I,...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,794
Large Ruby Halo Ring w/Gold Prongs, GIA Certified 'Ref #17677'
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful large Ruby Ring from Bleauny. One of our larger pieces, with a 5.26ct Ruby and 1.40ct worth of round Diamonds. Ring is GIA certified, certificate posted in picture section....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,752 / item
Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
This very unique eye ring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,180
Oval Shaped Ruby Set in an Antique Style Curved Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Total Ring Carat Weight: 1.60cts Diamond Clarity: VS1 Diamond Color: G Gold Purity: 18k Gold Color: White Gold Weight: 5.25g Diamond Type: Natural Diamond and Gemstone, Conflict-Free...
Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$9,950
Diana Kim England emerald Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Weighing over a carat, this 1.15 carat top color emerald-cut Ruby is set with two emerald-cut side Diamonds weighing 20 points each. Pave' diamonds are set on the top of the heavy P...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Regal Persian Turquoise Ring with Halo of Reddish Brown Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
The Matrix of each and every Persian Turquoise Cabochon is unique. A halo of reddish-brown diamonds & rubies is studded around this one-of-a-kind oval gem, intensifying its natural b...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,912 / item
Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
This very unique eye ring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Color Change Cocktail Ring, 18k Rose Gold Color Change Garnet, Rubies & Diamond
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18K Rose gold. • Color Change Garnet in marquise cut – total carat weight 3.32. • Unheated Rubies in round cut – total carat weight 0.20. • Diamonds – 16 pc in round cut – total...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,244 / set
Australian Opal Lotus Bud Ring Set with Padparadscha Sapphires, Ruby, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Vivid Auatralian Opal Two Piece Lotus Bud Ring Set with Padparadscha Sapphires, Pink Ruby, Spinels and Diamonds in solid 14k Yellow Gold! 16mm in length with 2 pieces together by 20m...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,075 / item
The Delphina Ethical Ring 8ct Fairmined Gold and Rubies
Located in London, London
The Delphina ethical ring is a true artisanal beauty. She contains nine rubies that have been pave set in an irregularly shaped circle.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,912 / item
Eye Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Malachite Pave Diamonds Ruby
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
This very unique eye cocktail ring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery de...
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,350
1 of a Kind Julia Boss 24 Karat Oval Cabochon 20 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
If the hallmark is Julia Boss, the item is 18 or 24 karat and one of a kind! Her fabulous distinct items are found at select Neiman Marcus stores and right here! Extraordinary clas...
Ruby, 24k Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Mandarin Garnet Cocktail Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
This stunning Kent Raible ring boasts the gorgeous and brilliant colors of Ruby and Mandarin Garnet. The delicate detail, elegant design and impeccable craftsmanship are all trademar...
Garnet, Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Dune Ring Studded with Brilliant-Cut Rubies Curved Half Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Eleven tiny brilliant-cut ruby gems are gracefully set against a 14k yellow gold landscape. This curved half eternity band will bring a certain balance and harmony to your daily stac...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,752
Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Malachite Ruby White Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
This very unique eye ring from The Eye collection, it's a perfect everyday talisman, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s ...
White Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Dia in Ruby Halo, Fancy Engraved & Dia Filled Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
Total Ring Carat Weight: 1.26cts Diamond Clarity: VS1 Diamond Color: G Gold Purity: 18k Gold Color: Rose Gold Weight: 5.41g Diamond Type: Natural Diamonds and Colourstones, Conflict-...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in Ramatgan, IL
18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring Here we find the perfect example of the 'unrepeatable', one of a kind creation. Neither the cutter of t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$3,096
Emerald cut ruby eternity band in 18kt
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning emerald cut ruby eternity band, featuring 10.50 carats of vibrant rubies set in luxurious 18kt gold. This exquisite piece not only ...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,200
14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Warren, ME
14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band. This ring is handcrafted in 14Karat Yellow old and set with five Princess cut Rubies and five small Diamonds. The backgroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,820
Quina Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Discover the epitome of elegance with our 1.3ct Natural Red Diamond adorned by 0.27ctw Rubies, set in responsibly sourced Recycled 14k Yellow Gold, and accentuated with the unique to...
Pink Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$7,850
18kt Yellow Gold Designer "Gladiator" Ring 4.15ct
Located in Miami, FL
This is a designer piece that you will get compliments over and over and over again! I have had the pleasure of wearing it for many years and as a designer I can tell you it will be ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
Alex Soldier Diamond, Rose Gold “Lace” Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring 126 round-cut rubies, 12.00 ct. tw., (78) round-cut black diamonds, 6.00 cts. tw., further enhanced by (6) full-cut diamonds, 0.40 ct. tw., set in a textured 18k rose gold ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,673 / item
The Rainbow-Luli Ethical Wedding Ring 18ct Fairmind Gold
Located in London, London
The Rainbow-Luli ethical wedding ring is a happy, playful ring and the perfect antidote to your average wedding band.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Fancy Brown Chocolate Diamond Pave Serpent Ring in 18k Gold w/ Tag
Located in Edina, MN
Slither into glamorous style with this brightly polished 18k white gold coiled snake serpent ring. Sparkling round brilliant cut fancy brown diamonds pave set on the ring with natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,474
The Lilith Vulva Ring 18ct Fairmined gold and Diamonds
Located in London, London
The Lilith Vulva ring is handmade, using the ancient art of chasing, with 18ct Fairmined gold , traceable CanadaMark diamonds and a 0.07 carat ruby pear.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$15,427
Red Coral Reef Fish Ring in Pink E-Coated 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
We must consider the deep connection that fish have with the element of water to comprehend what they represent. Water is a common metaphor for the subconscious, healing, emotions an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 1...
Unavailable|$3,970
18K Yellow Gold
By Suneera Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring - Ruby 1.55cts with 18K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$245 / item
Santa Osanna Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire, Sterling Silver
By Olivia Cummings
Located in Kew, Victoria
Santa Osanna Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire - Sterling Silver Hand crafted and individually cast to order in sterling silver. Olivia carves each piece from wax making each piec...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,600
Ruby Emerald Uncut Diamond Turquoise 22 Karat Gold Artisan Enamel Ring
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This timelessness yet playful ring is made in 22k gold. Dome comprises beautiful Turquoise fashioned with syndicate polki at centre and rubies around it, with studded emeralds and gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k 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.