$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Rare 25.49 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The diamonds enhance the overall brilliance of the piece, creating a captivating contrast against the rich red of the Burmese ruby. Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring exudes a tim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold. The center gemstone is a Burmese origin, "pigeons blood" red, 1.37 carat Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pigeon blood Burmese ruby and diamond ring, late 19th Century.
Located in London, GB
Pigeon blood Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rare cushion shape old cut natural no heat Pigeon blood Burmese ruby in an open back grain setting with a weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AGL Thai Certified 1.98 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting a creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a 1.98-carat red ruby. The ring is certified as 'Reddish Purple' from American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) Thai, Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Pear Cts 0.64 and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold (2.46 grams), this engagement ring features 30 round diamonds (0.07 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.03 cts), 3 marquise diamonds (0.12 cts), 1 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring with 2.88 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 2.88 carat Burmese oval ruby is the centerpiece of this 18 karat white gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring with Certification
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An Exceptional Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold (c. 1980–1990) A masterclass in vintage elegance, this striking cluster ring centers on a vivid, purplish-red Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Burma Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Navette Sz 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian Burma ruby & diamond navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 4.30 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the splendor of this exquisite ring, showcasing an unheated Burmese ruby of remarkable size and color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Top size: 17 x 15 mm Ring size: 7 ¼ Weight: 6,28 gr The ring, dating back to the 1970s and featuring an 18k yellow gold and platinum setting, features a splendid o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 3.06 Carat Burmese Ruby GIA Certificate 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a 3.06ct Oval Shape Natural Corundum Burmese Ruby with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three-Stone Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 1.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handmade three stone ruby diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18K white gold and starring a sweet and luscious natural Burmese ruby, weighing 1.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 5.62 Carat Mogok Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The total carat weight is approximately 2.15 carat and are about F-I colour and VS-SI clarity. The ring is made in 18 Karat white gold. There is some yellow gold rhodium plating on ...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Set in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18KY ~2 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring circa 1990s; DR-0.50ct G-H Color VS-SI clarity, 10.28g size 7 This 18K yellow gold ring features an approximately 2-carat oval-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Heart Shape Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.54 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 3.40 Cts Natural Burma Rubies 1.50 Cts Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your style with this mesmerizing piece, guaranteed to turn heads and leave a lasting impression. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Burma Ruby , in perfect oval...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold SSEF 2.56ct Burma No Heat Oval Ruby Solitaire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red - Burma - No Heat - 2.563ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Material:...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Mid-Century Style Center Stone: Burmese Ruby (Cabochon Cut, No-Heat) Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 12.28 ctw Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 (Not si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 6.55 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Cushion Cut Ruby weighing 6.55 Carats, certified by AGL as unheated and from the mine of Myanmar or widely known as Burma. Burmese Rubies of this size and prove...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Unleashing the magic of a 2-carat untreated Burmese ruby, this ring is a rare treasure that promises to captivate hearts and leave a lasting impression wherever it goes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat Burmese ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
8.94 ctw Vintage Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Striking and elegant, this vintage style halo ring features a captivating 8.13 carat oval-cut Burmese ruby, prized for its deep red hue and natural, untreated beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1.42ct Burma Ruby Natural Unheated Red Ruby Mogok & Diamonds Ring 18K GRS
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,500 Item Stock Number - 4363146573658 Certificate Number - GRS2024-118547 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - Ruby - 1.22ct, Diamonds 0.20ct Measureme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
2.26 Carat Natural, Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.26 carat Burma ruby crowning a 18k Gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.75 Carat Burma Ruby GRS Certificate 3.26 Carat Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a 6.75 ct Burmese ruby with a GRS certificate.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
GRS 1.23 Carat Octagonal Burma Ruby and White Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.75. Comes with GRS certificate.
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.09 Carat Burma No-Heat Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and rare gemstone, an unheated Burmese ruby, takes center stage. It weighs 1.09 carats and has the traditional slightly pinkish-red color that Burmese stones are famous f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Jewerly is not just about adornment; it is tangible expression of emotion and individuality. Each piece tells a unique story that connects and captivates hearts. These ring is the ep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.87 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.63ctw GIA Pear Rich BRIGHT Burma Ruby w/ Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies- Pear Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Rich BRIGHT Purplish Red- Transparent - Burma - Heated - 1.51ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.50 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.83 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$195,000
9 carat Burma Ruby and Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
A true collectors item -- made by famed Italian Jewelry Designer Damiani this ring is SPECTACULAR! Gorgeous 9.11 carat Fine Burma Ruby surrounded by 3.60 carats of white round bri...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby 1.39 Carat and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Heart Shaped Prongs
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring -Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond & Burma Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is a spectacular, museum-quality antique Victorian dome ring masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold with an authentic oxidized silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Burmese GIA 2.53ctw Natural Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring 1970
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.53ctw Natural Burma Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1970s Experience the artistry of fine jewelry with this remarkable vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.69 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 1.01 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center of the ring is a 1.01-carat Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certificate Number GRS2021-061561.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold & Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Burma VIVID RED Ruby & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a classically styled ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum, and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly prong se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 3.8 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Ruby Ring & Diamond Halo in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum 900 / 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 8.65 Grams - Setting: Prong, Halo - Size: 6.25 - Ring Face Size: 2.7 x 2.05 cm - Diamonds: 6 Round cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.38 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by contemporary aesthetics, this ring features a striking center ruby weighing 1.38 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Calla Lily Burma Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Open Cocktail Ring US Size: 6.5 3 Diamonds - 0.03 CT 78 Pink Sapphires - 0.86 CT 13 Rubies - 1.43 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.87 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 2.55 Carat Burma Ruby No HeatAnd Diamond Ring In 18k White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Burma 3.11ct Ruby No Heat & Diamond Ring GRS Cert - Magnificent!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply magnificent and utterly unique Jewel set in solid 18k white gold and featuring a stunning completely unheated and untreated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.23 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.10 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Round Cut Natural Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Ring 6.5
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A timeless eternity wedding band style, showcasing 25-26 rich red natural Burma rubies AAA Quality stone round cut set in a shared prong setting 14k white gold, weighing 2.00 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat Burmese ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold halo ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$20,200Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold 3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby GIA Certificate 1.45 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white and yellow gold and features a 3.02ct Oval Shape Natural Burmese Corundum Ruby with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, 2.65 Carat, Burma, No Heat, and Diamond Ring, France
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, France.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$115,311Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 Kt. Gold No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring Ruby: Red, Cabochon cut, natural corundum, No heat Burmese Ruby 6.15 ct , Looks like Pigeon Blood !
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GRS Certified 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.70 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.3 Carat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Multicolored Gems Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a rare 8.3-carat Burmese ruby cabochon, beautifully complemented by diamonds, sapphires, amethyst, and emeralds, which orbit the center like plane...
Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yel...
GRS Certified 1.08 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring In Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa. The ring ships from the US, there are no tariffs or import tax to buyers in the US.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.76 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red hue ruby and diamond solitare ring made in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby Gübelin &GRS Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With a 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby The Ruby comes Certified by Gübelin & GRS Ruby: Pink - Red, Cushion - Oval shape, Burma Ruby 7.81 ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
6.49Gram Luxury Art Firework Ring Ruby Unheated Burma 1.05 Carats AIGS
Located in bangkok, TH
E013 Main stone: 1.05ct Ruby Unheat Burma Color: Pigeon Blood Clarity: Eye clean Origin: Burma Side stone: Ural Demantoid / Diamond / Sapphire Certificate: AIGS Total weight: 6.49 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.34 Carats Oval Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous fashion ring, featuring a 1.34 carats oval cut ruby, set on a classic four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Petite - Natural Burma No Heat Pigeon's Blood Ruby Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Set in 18K gold, Petite is delicate yet luxurious — a ring crafted for the woman who loves subtle radiance, refined charm, and the poetry of Burmese red expressed with grace.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1.25 Carat No Heat Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stones made composed of 3 Burmese no heat rubies with a total weight of 1.25 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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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