3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This charming Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring is a modern cocktail ring that is sure to get a lot of attention with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 1.57ct Ruby Ring GIA Burmese Pigeon Blood
Located in Big Bend, WI
Top color GIA natural Burmese vivid red pigeon’s blood ruby weighing 1.57 carats set in 14K white gold with 1.5 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural Burmese Ruby gems surrounded by magnificent Old Mine Cut Diamonds of stunnin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.09ct Burmese Ruby and 1.25ctw White & Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k white gold ring features a 1.09ct oval Burmese ruby center stone set in warm rose gold prongs, creating a rich focal point with vivid red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.42 Carat Oval Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oval Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Ring Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.42 Carat Vivid Red Oval-Cut Natural Ruby GIA from Myanmar, surro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bypass Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1232927526
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bypass Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1232927526 Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring features a round red Burma ruby weighing approximately 1.02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare and authentic 19th-century Duchess ring, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold (750 ‰).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold GIA Elongated Oval Burma Ruby Marquise & Round Diamond Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese ruby and diamond toi-et-moi engagement ring in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal circa 2000s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
11.60 ctw Mid-Century No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 10.00 carat natural Burmese ruby, this exceptional cocktail ring features a rare untreated round cabochon displaying a vivid, glowing red.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.50tcw Burmese Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features Burmese rubies totaling approximately 1.50 carats, accented by diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$57,750Sale Price|30% Off
GRS Certified 8.31 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This opulent ring boasts a highly coveted 8.31 carat GRS certified Oval Burmese Ruby surrounded by sparkling halo of 2.80 carat round white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made Burmese Ring with Diamond & Oval Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Burmese Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Oval Ruby: 2.2ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 7.5 Width: 11.5mm Thickness: 1.4mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich oval cut Burma Ruby weighing 1.07 carats surrounded by diamonds on both sides. 48 diamonds on each side weighing 0.52 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This stunning ring features a GRS-certified 5.04-carat Burma ruby, renowned for its deep, rich red color and exceptional quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,950Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 1.07ct Oval Myanmar Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking and collectible IGL‑certified natural ruby ring, showcasing a 1.07‑carat oval purplish‑red ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin—the most coveted provenance for fine rubies.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an oval faceted natural Burmese ruby possessing a mid pinky red colour tone. This prin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$56,000Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 6.03ct Burma Ruby 3.61ct Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Immerse yourself in luxury with this extraordinary 18K yellow and white gold ring, featuring a magnificent 6.03-carat Burma ruby in a skilfully crafted oval mixed-cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring is a true showstopper.
Ruby
0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring is a true showstopper.
Ruby, White Gold
18k Gold Platinum GIA 6.44ctw Cabochon Burma Red Ruby & Diamond Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies- Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Exceptional Vivid Red Color- Transparent - Burma - Heated - 5.63ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Wonderful Art Deco ring set with an intense vivid red Burma ruby (approx. 2ct). Old cut and calibré cut diamonds are placed in a dome shape setting around the ruby. Total diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful ring set in 18K white gold featuring a single piece weighing a total of 2.05 carat of the lege...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
5.06 ct. No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring Spectra
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Ruby 5.06 ct. & 3.94 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Burma No Heat, F-G VS Certifications: SSEF & AGL Size: 6 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: 18K White gold Weight: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold & Silver GIA Old Mine Burma Ruby & Diamond Target Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top Weight: 6.86 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Regalia - Natural Burmese Ruby set with Rosecut Diamonds in Designer Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings command presence. Ruby Regalia stands as a jewel of royal grandeur.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring Suggested Replacement Value $2,500.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.70 Carats Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Burma 1.09ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS
Located in bangkok, TH
We think that this is one of the very best 1ct Burma pigeon’s blood ruby rings we have seen for a long long time.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 2.46ct Burma No Heat Cushion Ruby Collet Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Red Color w/ Natural Inclusions - 2.46ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Material...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18k Yellow Gold Six Stone Burma Ruby Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century six stone ruby ring, c.1940, with graduated oval cut Burma rubies, approximately 3.05cts in all, claw set in gold, accompanied by LAG report no. 119629 giving the Bu...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Gorgeous!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique estate Jewel, probably 30-40 years old, set in solid 18k yellow gold and featuring a stunning Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 3.50 Ct Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Natural Burma Ruby of 3,50 carats, fine quality and grade, only heated , spectacular pinkish red color, and two side Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.45 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a timeless ring that will be cherished forever. Size 6.5 Complimentary sizing as needed Burmese ruby, 6.79 x 6.87 x 3.79mm, 1.45 carats Round brilliant white diamonds, .30 c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Opal & Burma Ruby Ring
Located in London, England
The opal is wonderfully set off by the surrounding diamonds and Burma rubies on the shoulders. A lot of thought has gone into the design of this ring.
18k Gold, White Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 ct GIA Certified Burma Ruby and diamond ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a GIA Certified Burma Ruby 2.25-carat center cushion cut, GIA #2231255803.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
AIG Certified 5.00 Ct Burma Ruby 3.80 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Burma Ruby of 5,00 carat, in perfect oval Ruby , spectacular vivid pinkish red, only heated treatment, and 42 pieces of Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.48 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The focal point of this breathtaking ring is the IGI Certified 2.48 Carat Ruby, sourced from Burma/Myanmar, a region famous for producing some of the world's most prized rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,895Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 8.90 Ct Burma Ruby 1.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby of 8,90 carats, in perfect oval/cabochon cut, common heated, spectacular vivid red, and 102 pieces of Natural Diamonds of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.22 Carat ''Pigeon's Blood'' Burma Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stones: Round ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Origin: Burma Carat Weight: 1.22 Carats GIA Certified: 6227421831 Accent Stone: Thirt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.76 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a stunning oval-cut Burma ruby, weighing a substantial 4.76 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 4.10 Carats Burma Ruby 2.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4,10 carats, extra fine quality, spectacular color, so deliciois , and 75 pieces of Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.10 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your style with this enchanting chain-style ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a captivating 3.10 carat deep red Burma ruby in a rare and perfect round shape.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby & Emerald circa 1880s Signed Gold Antique Multi Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian hallmarked circa 1880s gold Antique Multi Band ring Burmese Ruby & Emerald 9 pieces of 4 mm natural round Burmese Rubies and 16 pieces of round 2.5 mm natural Emeralds weig...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Burma No-Heat Ruby Five Stone Ring Diamond Accents 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Burma No-Heat Ruby Five Stone Ring Diamond Accents 18K Yellow Gold This Victorian ring is made in 18K yellow gold and set with five graduated oval-cut rubies totaling app...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 5.13 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This design choice enhances the overall brilliance of the ring and draws attention to the Burmese Ruby. The ring is crafted in 18K rose gold, a warm and romantic metal that compleme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Gold Octagon Burmese Ruby Cts 4.17 Round Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 32 round diamonds (0.08 cts) and 48 baguette diamonds (0.83 cts) that shimmer like starlight, framing 8 octagon-shaped rubies totaling 4.17 cts sourced from Burma. Crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.04 Carat Star Ruby No-Heat Burma & Diamond 18K Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A collector’s masterpiece featuring a 3.04 carat no-heat Burmese Star Ruby with striking asterism, elegantly encircled by natural baguette and round diamonds in a handcrafted 18K whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a captivating marquise-cut Burmese ruby, weighing 2.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a captivating pear-shaped Burmese ruby, weighing 2.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.98 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certified by the AGL in NY that the ruby is natural with a Burmese (Burma) origin. Ring size: 5.0 (sizeable) Weight: 8.1 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 4.03ct Ruby and 1.49ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, Asia
Located in Macau, MO
This extraordinary natural ruby and diamond ring is set with a magnificent 4.03-carat oval-cut Burmese "pigeon's blood" ruby, elegantly surrounded by 1.49 carats of round brilliant-c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 3.00-carat oval-shaped Burmese ruby, renowned for its intense pink-red color and exceptional clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1 ct Burma Ruby Ballerina Ring, 2ct Diamonds, 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This ballerina ring is an old Hollywood glamour! GIA certified with a Burma ruby at center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,310Sale Price|35% Off
AIG Certified 18.60 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Burma Ruby in oval cabochon cut of 18,60 carats, fine quality, and round brilliant cut diamonds 4,60 carats F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.08 carat rare heart-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 8.50 Carat Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Immerse yourself in the luxurious beauty of this elegant and refined gorgeous ring. Magnificent ring come in 18K gold with a Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut ruby, fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in a thick band in 18 karat yellow gold, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 5 1/4 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 11.50...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Burma Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Gem Crystal.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice vivid red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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