Star Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating 1960s 18K yellow gold ring centers on a 5-carat oval cabochon star ruby, bezel set to highlight its mesmerizing star effect with GIA Report stating natural ruby with...
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Star Ruby Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Star Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring in Platinum, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Mabe Pearl Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940s, this stunning cocktail ring features a 12mm Mabe pearl surrounded by ten natural cabochon oval-shaped rubies and accented with a mix of twenty Old European and ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 12.00 Carat Rubellite Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Cabochon Rubellite weighing approximately 12.00 carats, Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 2.00 carats, and Round Brilliant cu...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.00 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 3.00 carats, and small Old European cut Diamonds on the setting weighing approximately a total of 1.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Jade and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This groovy 1940s Retro ring features a substantial, bezel-set oval cabochon green jade stone, enhanced by four bezel-set round rubies totaling approximately 1 carat.
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980S Natural Burma Ruby Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the beauty of nature’s finest gemstones with this exceptional Estate Burma Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond cocktail ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18K white gold. Designed ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.47ctw High Quality Burma Star Ruby w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Very Nice Star - Transparent - Burma - No Heat - 1.24ctw (exact) ** See Certificati...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sapphire Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Experience sheer elegance with our exquisite "Bulgary style" ring. The captivating blue cabochon sapphire is complemented by two oval cut rubies, showcasing intense, rich colors.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color and 2 princess cut Rubies. This rare and authentic...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum AGL 4.84ctw Burma Prominent Star Ruby w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - No Heat - Burma - Strong Prominent Star - 3.48ct (exact certified) ** See Certificat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hancocks 2.70ct Burma Ruby & Diamond ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.70ct Burma Ruby & Diamond ring in 18ct Yellow Gold Description: A cabochon ruby and diamond ring, by Hancocks.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1.10 Carat Ruby and 1.18 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive cabochon ruby and diamond ring in platinum is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 4.49ctw No Heat Oval Star Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish-Red Color - No Heat - 4.13ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Round Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in Color - 4.6x4.3mm each (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Ruby Pearl Flower Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a unique one-of-a-kind ruby and pearl ring. The centre of the ring is embedded with a ruby, set in an 18k yellow gold flower. The rest of the ring is made in oxidized sterlin...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.39 Carat 18KT White Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,899Sale Price|14% Off
Star Ruby Surrounded By Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby Surrounded By Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Ring Star Ruby - 4.68 CTS Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization size - ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet, Ruby & Pearl Ring of 12ct Gold, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A dramatic antique ring (circa 1860-1880), centered with a large, deeply saturated red garnet carbuncle of commanding presence. The garnet is framed by pearls and rubies, creating a ...
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
$18,880Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Nephrite, Ruby Lion Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Modelled as a lion, the carved nephrite body accented with cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in yellow gold, signed Webb. Stone Dimensions (mm): Length 27.25, Width 13.75. Measurements: B...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Opal Calibrated Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime antique ring, it is decorated with an Australian opal cabochon set with claws, surrounded by calibrated synthesis rubies.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K rosè gold, Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 5,50 carats, fine quality, and Natural Zambian Emerald, perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K rosè gold, Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 5,50 carats, fine quality, and Natural Zambian Emerald, perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
6.58 Ct ICA Certificate Natural No heat star Ruby Unheated Diamond Ring 12.75 G
Located in bangkok, TH
E059 6.58 Ct ICA Certificate Natural star ruby Unheated diamond ring 12.75gram Platinum900 Weight : 12.75gram Main stone: 6.58ct Star Ruby Burma Unheated Color: Red Clarity: ...
Star Ruby
Victorian cats eye chrysoberyl ruby low karat gold and silver halo ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Victorian ring is a beautiful example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, combining rare gemstones, rich color, and remarkable antique charm. At its center rests a...
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
6.83 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 6.83 carats ruby and .96 carats glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
The Cheetah Embrace – 14.80ct Zambian Sugarloaf Emerald & Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exceptional high-jewelry ring is a true collector’s piece—designed for those who value rarity, artistry, and uncompromising craftsmanship. At its heart lies a 14.80ct Zambian su...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite
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
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in rich yellow gold and designed with bold, sculptural presence. As its center sits a large cabochon gemstone, displaying a deep wine-red to plu...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,712Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Red Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3.50 Carat round, 8 mm Cabochon Ruby Sparks dynamic light reflection in this beautiful Halo diamond Ring!
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.40 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This dazzling 1920's Art Deco masterpiece begins with a oval cabochon 3.40ct Star ruby which is mounted in a platinum filigree setting. 18 round cut diamonds adorn the dome style cro...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,578Sale 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
Vintage Platinum GIA 11.18ctw Burma No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish-Red Color - No Heat - Burma - 10.55ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman Limited Edition Sterling Silver Pink Opal Ruby Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A lovely limited edition handmade pink opal and ruby ring. This ring is made in sterling silver and the top of the ring has been coated in gold micron plating. The opals and rubies...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.51 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.83 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six gorgeous natural round Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The effect is of...
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.41 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 karat 8ct Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Quality designer Ruby and Dome Ring with made in 18 Karat white gold with a bezel set ruby surrounded in a dome of diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,582Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning, one-of-a-kind ring, featuring a GIA certified, no indication of heating cabochon Burma ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 6.01 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Retro Estate GRS Certified 6.01 Carat No Heat Vietnam Star Ruby & Diamond In Freeform Platinum Ring Setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
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
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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