AGL Certified Natural No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamonds Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Ruby is highly saturated. Ring size 5.5. 10K white gold. 7.3 grams.
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
AGL Certified Natural No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamonds Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Ruby is highly saturated. Ring size 5.5. 10K white gold. 7.3 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
IGI Certified 2.00 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This captivating ring showcases a natural ruby, hailing from the esteemed mines of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, a region renowned for producing some of the world's most exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 6.45 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The centerpiece of this ring is the magnificent 6.45 carat deep red Burma ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, AGL & Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
This ring centers a natural Burmese ruby of 7.15 carats, its oval cut displaying the vivid, evenly saturated red and fine crystal that distinguish Myanmar's finest gems.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
IGI Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design that perfectly complements the ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.16 Carat Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Fan Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed GIA Burma Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Burma Ruby, weighing approx. 1.16 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Ring size 6.5 perfect Ring with high quality Natural Burma ruby made in 14 Karat Yellow gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Victorian circa 1869 Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Antique Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Unique Yellow Gold Victorian 1869 Engraved 'Where I give my heart I live 19 Dec 1869 L.E J.' 3.7 gram 4 pieces of Old European Cut Diamonds H-...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring by Péclard in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This stunning ring by reknown Swiss jeweller Péclard features an oval-shaped, vibrantly coloured 2.36 carat Burma ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold, Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to fit natural Burma Ruby Ring. The approximate weight of the ring in an average size 7 US is 13 grams.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.01 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your everyday look with the captivating beauty of this Burma Ruby and Diamond ring, and revel in the luxury and prestige that it brings to your ensemble.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.82 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of rare beauty. This Myanmar ruby and diamond ring is a treasure that will be cherished for generations.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous GIA 3.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.06 carat oval-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.26 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Embrace the allure of this exceptional Burmese ruby ring and indulge in the beauty of a rare and magnificent gemstone that will capture hearts and turn heads wherever you go.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ships from USA. No Tariffs. This ring features a rare 0.89-carat GIA-certified heart-cut ruby from Burma, prized for its "pigeon blood" color and untreated natural beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 5.40 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning, certified, vivid red 5.40 carat Burmese heated Ruby and Diamond ring, set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, ring 3.5 Carat of very clean natural AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring AGL report 1121457 Burma Ruby is Heated Gold: 13.70 Gm Yellow gold Diamonds: approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Step back into the glamour of the 1940s with this extraordinary Retro-era cocktail ring, showcasing a natural, unt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Oval 4 Cts Engagement Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burma Ruby Oval 4 cts Ring with Diamonds This well-faced 4.11 cts Heated Burma Ruby Oval sits pretty on top of a prong set base and surrounded by 48 diamonds of cts 0.66 weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.67 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Burmese Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Classic in design and impressive in quality, this ring reflects the enduring appeal of Burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Report Certified 1.67 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby Ring
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This glistening 18 karat white gold ring features a rare 1.67 carat no heat Burma ruby graded by GIA. 58 round brilliant cut diamonds accent the ruby totaling 0.82 carats of VS clari...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your style and make a statement with this captivating GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian GIA 2.50 carat Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and SI clarity, the diamonds add delicate antique sparkle and graceful contrast, enhancing the ruby with refined period charm. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver ...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.33 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design that perfectly complements the ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro-Inspired 13.91 Carat Burmese Ruby Sugarloaf Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Make an unforgettable impression with this magnificent Retro-style cathedral solitaire ring. Commandingly centered is a monumental 13.91-carat Burmese ruby, expertly carved into a ra...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.10ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This captivating 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 2.10 karat Burma ruby surrounded by a striking diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 1.51 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.52 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design , so modern and original design, a very exclusive style. Adorn you hands and adds a touch of grace and class. Magnificent come in 18k gold with a Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cabochon Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring GIA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Burmese No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.72 Carat GIA Certified Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, Vivid Red, 18K White Gold
Located in Plantation, FL
A refined and elegant ruby and diamond ring centered by a vibrant 1.72 carat natural Burmese ruby, displaying a rich vivid red hue with excellent presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby & Marquise Diamond Flower Ring. 18k Rose Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond flower cocktail ring. The nice pigeon blood red ruby 8mm x 4.7mm has very strong fluorescence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintaged Style 0.82Ct Burma Unheated Ruby ring With Diamond
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.82Ct Natural Diamonds (18pcs) - 0.16Ct Measurement of ruby - 6.8x6.2mm ( Approx) Cut - Mixed Oval Cut Clarity...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$18,974Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold ladies ring with natural Burma ruby and diamonds Ring shank tested positive for 18kt gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GRS Certified Trilliant Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Long Frame Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold ring with an elongated oval shape. Features two trilliant-cut gemstones: a 0.83-carat triangular-cut Burma ruby and a 0.42-carat triangular-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 2.50 Carat Burma Ruby 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning Art Decô design ring, so chic and refined, in 18k gold with a cabochon cut Burma ruby of 2,50 carats , and diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of 1,20 carats,F/VS.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Cushion Burma Ruby Weighing 2.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Key Features: Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Cushion Burma Cabochon Ruby Ruby Weight: 2.10 Carats Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Ring Size: 7 (Resiza...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Rhapsody - Rare Burma PB Ruby set with Rosecut Diamonds in Handmade Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Ruby Rhapsody sings. A glowing Burmese ruby forms the lyrical heart of Ruby Rhapsody — an exquisite Heat Ruby Oval (2.02 cts), Guild Certified, radiating with vi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.32 cts Burma Ruby 18k Rose Gold Stackable Asymmetrical Cosmic Design Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
2.32 cts Burma Ruby 18k Rose Gold Stackable Asymmetrical Cosmic Design Ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Burma Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Double Snake Ring in 18k Gold, C. 1890
Located in Altrincham, GB
Rich in symbolism, the intertwined snakes represent eternal love and unity. 0.11ct Burma Sapphire 0.12ct Burma Ruby Old Cut Diamonds -0.01 carats each Stamped 18ct This ring can...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Solstice - Natural Burma Mogok Ruby No Heat Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings feel like a moment in time. Ruby Solstice glows with the warmth and brilliance of a sunlit turning point.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural No Heat Burma Ruby 1.14ct Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring crafted in 14K white gold, set with a natural unheated ruby from Burma (Myanmar) weighing 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Vintage Style 18K Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This elegant vintage-style 18 karat gold ring centers a vivid 1.01 carat oval-cut Burmese ruby displaying richly saturated raspberry-red color and lively brilliance.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
4.05 Carat Burma Heated Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
This captivating solitaire ring features a magnificent 4.05 carat oval-cut ruby, certified as Burma Heated by GRS (certificate number BRP2019-030097) with a 'Pigeon Blood' red color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Inspired Handcrafted 10, 52 Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
One of a Kind 10.52 Ruby Burma Ring with an extra ordinary handwork. It has been handcrafted by former creator "Bedik" . Ruby Weight : 10.52 ct's Weight of Diamonds : 0.70 ct's / ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified No Heat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 5.52 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby (per AGL– American Gem Laboratory), framed by Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing roughly 3.00 carats, and set in 18k white gold and plat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Gia 3.93ctw Burma Ruby Halo Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 4.68 grams Ladies 18K white gold vintage, diamond and ruby cocktail, halo, dinner ring with a half round shank.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS - Mag
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
Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You're looking at an outstanding vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.33 Carat Burmese Ruby Tsavorite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Centered on a vibrant 2.33 carat Burmese ruby, this striking ring displays a richly saturated pinkish-red hue with lively brilliance and depth.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75. GIA certificate included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Enamel Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.07 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.03 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.01 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.85ct Burma Cabochon Ruby & Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster Ring, a true symbol of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring A dazzling combination of a large Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond of 3.33 cts, a stone of excellent brilliance and clarity and fire, b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.29 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.29 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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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