$2,449Sale Price|0% Off
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 3.52 carat, this entire ring studded in 18k rose gold weight 6.17 grams, ring size can be ch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcrafted Natural Star Ruby One of a Kind Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Round cabochon cut star ruby is the main stone along with smoky topaz and orange onyx which are set in asymmetric design.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Sterling Silver
$21,915Sale Price|35% Off
AIG Certified 18.60 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Burma Ruby in oval cabochon cut of 18,60 carats, fine quality, and round brilliant cut diamonds 4,60 carats F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Star Ruby and diamond 1920's Art Deco engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold & Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This bold ring by David Webb is crafted in the house’s signature combination of 18K gold and platinum and showcases a striking central ruby framed by natural diamonds. The design ref...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #20702
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one oval cabochon cut ruby (8.3 mm x 6.9 mm) and 62 round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.76 Carat Burma No Heat Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 8.76 carat unheated star ruby cabochon ring set in platinum with 0.88 carat baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: Item Type: Ring Gemstones: Star Ruby; Diamonds Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.17 grams Size: 6 Center Stone Details: - Type: Natural Ruby - Cut: Cabochon - Color: Purplish ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 10K gold star ruby ring features a captivating oval cabochon ruby at its center, displaying a rich purplish-red hue with a soft, luminous glow.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 10k 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
3.45 Carat Ruby and 0.30 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The high color graded diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. This ruby cabochon ring with diamonds is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with a 9.0ct Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a 9.0ct Oval Ruby Cabochon Center stone, accented by White Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18K Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby "Turtle" Cocktail Ring A Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold by expert artisans ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.98ct Burma No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Mini Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Nice Transparent Star - No Heat - Burma - 2.41ct (exact) ** See Certificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carat, and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/4, ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 1,50 carats Natural Diamonds - 0.45 carats This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 10.61 Rose-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At the center of this breathtaking engagement ring lies a mesmerizing 10.61 ct Ruby Cabochon, a gem revered for its deep red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.04 Carat Natural Untreated Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 3.04 Carat Natural Unheated, Burmese Star Ruby and 1.21 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the Kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
4.95 Carat Natural Untreated Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 4.95 Carat Natural Unheated, Burmese Star Ruby and 1.93 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the Kin...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Platinum
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19K Yellow Gold and Silver Opal and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking and ornate ring featuring a central oval opal with a captivating play of colors. The opal is surrounded by marquise-cut rubies, adding a vibrant contrast, and accented by ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
4 Carat Tanzanite Sugar Loaf Ruby Sapphire Colorful 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 4.43 carat Tanzanite Sugar Loaf is set alongside 1.73 carat of Sapphire and 1.18 carat of Ruby. 0.52 carat of round sapphire are set in this 18K gold colorful ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.41 carats Sapphire Measurements: 5.2 mm x 3.8 mm x 2.8 Ruby Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vimtage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A bold and sensuous expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Men's 14k Gold Linde Star Ruby & Diamond Bark Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Man Made Linde Star Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - 8.5mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H/I...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 6.95 carat Cabochon Burmese ruby and 4.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.83 Carat Diamond - 0,38 Carat 18KT Yellow Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
A 20kt yellow gold ring from ancient Thailand features a central ruby surrounded by depictions of hunting scenes.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Tiger Ring with Ruby Eyes, 1980
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring boosts Ruby eyes and an Emerald Crown on his head.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Cert. 2.14 Carat Natural Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.14 Carat Natural Star Ruby and 1.034 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King o...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Marchak Natural Unenhanced Star Ruby Carved Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Star ruby carved emerald and diamond ring. Set with a natural unenhanced oval cabochon star ruby displaying strong asterism with an approximate weight of 30.00 carats in a raised ope...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 3.93 carat oval cabochon-cut purplish red ruby with no heat treatment in 18K yellow gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Sugarloaf Emerald, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 26.4ctw Ruby Emerald Diamond Handmade Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: MK-970385646 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235400709 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double C...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
12Ct Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 15x12mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A dramatic star ruby cabochon glows deep red beneath a shimmering halo of diamonds, set in warm solid 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Center of Tranquility: At the heart of this magnificent ring, a stunning aquamarine cabochon takes center stage, prong-set to perfection.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican Fire Opal is approximately 4 Carats...
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content 0.65 carat Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 1.10 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) J Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Modern Bril...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14.80 carat treated ruby diamond 14k white gold cluster cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage cluster cocktail ring showcases a bold central cabochon cut glass-filled treated ruby weighing approximately 14.80 carats, designed to create a rich, saturated red focal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Moon Stone and Ruby Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring features a bright cabochon cat's eye moonstone set in the center of a vintage ring with rubies around the center.
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring Signed Dreicer & Co.
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous display of the delicate balance of natural events that creates such a stunning gemstone. Ruby Details: - Species: Natural Corundum - Natural Star Ruby - Geographic Origin...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Platinum
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
Art Deco style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Rubellite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A refined expression of vintage-inspired elegance, this mid-century style ring features a captivating cabochon-cut Burmese ruby, admired for its rich red hue and natural, untreated b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 7.50 Carats Burma Ruby 1.72 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From flowers collection, a exceptional design, sophisticated and glamour style, by Italian designer. Ring come in 18k gold with a natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval cabochon cut , f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA Graded Star Ruby Ring, 17.29 ct & 3.0 ct of fine Diamonds
Located in Aspen, CO
This Star Ruby displays a 6 sharp and distinctive rays as light passes through it, called an asterism.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Star Ruby Solitaire Open Sides Hand Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - Natural Surface Reaching Inclusions - 13.5x14mmx12.7mm - 26ct (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$756Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Kay Black Ruthenium & Gold-Plated Silver Barrel Ring with Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kay is a barrel ring handcrafted in sterling silver and plated with black ruthenium. A fancy-cut natural ruby is set as the core element, framed with gold plating around the stone as...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Coral Ruby Emerald and White Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late 20th Century cocktail ring featuring a lozenge shaped bezel set coral slab accented by 10 prong set marquise shaped rubies, 2 round emerald and 20 white sapphire baguette shaped...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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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