Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Gold Certified Ruby
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking and substantial star ruby and diamond cluster ring centred on a large oval cabochon natural star ruby weighing approximately 8.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 21 Ct Star Oval Natural Ruby Cabochon & 2.45 Ct Diamond Ring , Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Exact 21.01 Carat of natural Cabochon with star Ruby and 2.45 Ct of Baguettes and Round Diamond Ring Star Ruby Cabochon 21.01 Ruby is not red , it...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,390Sale Price|44% Off
Gold Ruby Ring 2.10 Cts Natural Bicolor Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This refined ring is crafted in 14K white gold and set with a natural star ruby cabochon sourced from Thailand.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 2.40 Carat Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow & White Gold Cocktail Ring set with 2.40 Carats Natural Cabochon Ruby & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by 2 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Opal, Diamond & Ruby Cluster Flower Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal, ruby, and diamond Opal Shape: Oval cabochon cut Opal Color: Multiple colors Opal Variety: Opal Opal Total Carat Weight: 2.97 CTW Opal Qua...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, genuine ruby vintage ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold & platinum featuring an oval double cabochon cut ruby solitaire with an outsta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold S
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened door...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ 0.80ctw Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 7.5x5.7mm (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS2-I1C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
These oval cabochon cut rubies are well matched with a beautiful and deep red color in which bring such and attractive and desirable look to this ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,199Sale Price|30% Off
GIA 4.91 Ct Purplish Pink Oval Shaped Cabochon Cut Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an extraordinary engagement ring that exudes luxury and elegance. At its heart is a breathtaking 4.91-carat purplish-red, unheated oval-shaped double cabochon cut ruby, G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring Size 8.5. 2 diamonds with 0.25 total diamond weight. 1 round ruby 9 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Banded Black Onyx Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Banded Black Onix melon cut Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Ruby cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in solid 14 kt yellow gold is mounted...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,894Sale Price|24% Off
No Heat Cabochon Ruby G.I.A. Set in Plat Ring with Marquise Diamonds
Located in Tampa, FL
No Heat Cabochon Ruby G.I.A. Set in Plat Ring with Marquise Diamonds Ruby: Weight - Approximately 3.39 Carats Measurements - 8.10 x 8.18 x 4.75 Shape - Cabochon Treatment - No Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The polished 18 karat yellow gold shank has a slight split shank design near the top. Ring Design: Halo Metal: 14 Yellow Gold Ring size: 6 Weight: 10.2 grams Natural Diamonds: 1.1...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Ruby Cabochon Solid 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Pink Opal Flower 33 mm. in diameter with in the center a Oval Ruby Cabochon size 8x10 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank. US si...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,759Sale Price|44% Off
Large Star Ruby Ring gold Big Cocktail ring Pink Red Unisex ruby wedding gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
The gold setting (16.5 g) is simple yet elegant, designed to let the gem shine. Ring size 6.5 US. A unique and timeless piece, perfect for anyone who loves rare, natural gemstones an...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 0.40 carat. Totally is brilliant cut diamond about 0.20 carat. The diamond is has H color vs-s1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.44 carat and Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.13 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$14,690
6.20 Carat Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
6.20 carat Ruby cabochon Yellow Gold Ring.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
4.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon ruby diamond cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$6,390Sale Price|44% Off
Gold Ruby Ring 2.10 Cts Natural Bicolor Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Star Ruby ruby origin - Thailand stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.28 x 0.28 in / 4 x 7 mm ruby weight - 2.10 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 3.22...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A vibrant and stylish Boucheron ruby and diamond set platinum ring comprising of a four claw set cabochon ruby, shouldered by a cambered panel of pave set round brilliant cut diamond...
Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby with Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.61 carats with Emerald 0.57 carat, Blue Sapphire 2.16 carats and Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 T...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
New 14k White Gold 7.9ctw GIA NO HEAT Oval Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - NO HEAT - 7.44ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below For ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
13 Carats Ruby Oval Cabochon 14kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
13 Carats Natural Ruby oval cabochon ( 11 mm. x 15 mm.) set with 3,7 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = 0,6 carats total diamonds weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in concentric circles of old mine cut diamonds bisected by lines of square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold Ring with Star Ruby Untreated Ceylon Star Ruby
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 14k yellow gold ring featuring a natural, untreated star ruby from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), approximately 2.5ct. The stone’s vivid color and distinct star effect offer a subtle, c...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.35 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.29 carat, Blue Sapphire 3.24 carats and Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 15 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 15 Carat Ruby Cabochon measuring 11x15 mm. surrounded by 4 full cut diamonds and 2 Black Enamel bars at the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 5.34 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.22 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
An Art-Deco Style Cabochon Cut Onyx, Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Gold & Silver Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Unique Art-Deco Style Ring exquisitely crafted in 18K White Gold Gold & Silver (Silver Gilt) designed as a eye-catching multi-gem cluster centrally set with 3 Cabochon Cut Onyxe...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 7.14 carats with Ruby 2.20 carats and Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 0.30 ct, cabochon cut, 3.5 mm, color - red Clarity: Transparent wit...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum 6.27ct Star Ruby Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring features a striking star ruby cabochon set in a sleek platinum mounting.
Star Ruby, Platinum
Greek Coin Gold & Ruby Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Euboia, Histiaia. Circa 196 - 146 BC. A Silver Tetrobol Head of nymph Histiaia, Nymph seated upon a prow. Set in a 22K Gold Ring accompanied by Six Ru...
Ruby, 22k Gold
Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a prominent 4.55-carat oval cabochon star ruby wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
68 Carats Hexagon Shape Rock Crystal Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Hexagon shape Natural Rock Crystal (Quartz) ,measuring 32 mm. x 22 mm x 10 mm. and weighing 68 Carats with a nice Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set i...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.91 Carat Cabochon Natural Red Ruby Burma No Heat GIA and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Ruby and Diamond Platinum and Gold Bombay design Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set GIA Natural Untreated No Heat Ruby weighing 4.91 Carat. The cen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring has oval and pear-shaped ruby cabochons with diamonds weighing appx. 1.80 carats (G–H color and VS clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this beautiful 1960s cocktail ring is a cabochon star ruby measured to weigh approximately 16 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
5.00ct Burma Ruby 1.10ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k white gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.00ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold
55 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Cab Amethyst Round Cabochon 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Ruby,measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 6mm. and weighing 55 Carats with a Round Amethyst Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold b...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Vivid Red 7.46 carat of Mozambique Ruby Cabochon with 0.73 carats of white diamond are set in this unique ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage ruby diamond platinum five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ruby and diamond five-stone ring is a distinctive 1980’s design, combining rich gemstone color with clean geometric detail. The ring features 3 sugarloaf-shaped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco ruby diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco cluster ring centers on a cabochon cut ruby weighing approximately 0.55 carat, displaying a rich red hue and smooth domed surface that emphasizes color satura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
Located in Genève, CH
A 2.38ct Ruby set with 9 Cat's Eye Chrysoberyls (3.01ct) in 18k yellow and blackened gold. The 9 claws holding the ruby are set with 9 diamonds.
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.34 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, with center 4.34ct ruby cabochon ( stone measures approx. 13.7 x 11.5 x 9.5mm).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored pair of vintage Tiffany & Company matching 18K yellow gold bands, set with fine quality natural rubies and blue sapphires, are an unusual offering from the maker. The ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage ruby and diamond ring is a beautifully detailed 1990’s design, featuring 8 cabochon cut rubies weighing approximately 0.10 carat in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. Vintage Inspired Ring with Ruby Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 4.45 g depends from size Ruby: oval cabochon cut, - 1 ct, semi-transparent, red color Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite and Cabochon Ruby Frog Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite 1.75 carats and Cabochon Ruby 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 22.16 gra...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.52 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and stylish ring featuring a 2.52 carat gem star ruby. It has a rich and bright red color with excellent luster and a strong 6-rayed star. It is complemented by 1.46 carats of...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
17 Carat Ruby Oval Cabochon 14 Kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Unusual 17 Carats Ruby oval cab ( 13,3 mm. x 11,6 mm.) set with 3,7 grams of 14 kt white gold, 12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each = ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 24.70ct Ruby Ring MF25-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring exudes vintage elegance. Opulent scrollwork accents the 18K Yellow Gold setting, while a captivating 24.70 carat Ruby cabochon makes a statement at the center.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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