$1,977Sale Price|70% Off
Vintage 18kt. gold star ruby cabochon ladies ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold star ruby cabochon ladies ring accentuated with six round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Three-Stone Ring is a timeless symbol of love and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.53 Carat Ruby Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate(1890s) Birmingham England Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old Mine Cut Natural Ruby Carat Weight: Approximately 0.53 Carats Accent Stones: Two Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.19 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Size - 10 x 8 mm Diamond Weight - 0.67 cts Diamond Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.19 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Size - 10 x 8 mm Diamond Weight - 0.67 cts Diamond Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NTE Burma Ruby & Sapphire "Toi et Moi" Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Crafted with care, this ring holds an extraordinary 3.16 carat unheated ruby and a 2.92 carat unheated sapphire, sourced from Burma (Myanmar), renowned for their rarity and exception...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Width: 7mm Height Off Finger: 4.5mm Weight: 3g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Brahma Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mode of transport for the God ‘Brahma’, creator of the universe, was a swan... This stunning interpretation features a beautiful center cut Diamond accented with dazzling parve D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Natural No Heat Burma Ruby Carat Weight: 1.96 Cut: Oval Color: Purple-Red Clarity: Transparent Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1993. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Band Width: 9mm Weight: 3.1g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1.40 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fine modern ruby and diamond ring, providing a subtle elegance with a personal flair; perfect for lifestyle wear. 8 Oval rubies: 1.40 carat Every ruby is from Burma and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Oval Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 2.83 Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.83 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 8 x 6 mm Gemstone Pcs - 1 Diamond Weight - 0.67...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112Sale Price / item|50% Off
Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Solid Silver Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Shape- Marquise Gemstone Pcs - 1 Gemstone Weight - 0.7 ct Gemstone Size - 8 x 5 mm Gemstone Setting - Pinion Be...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Old Mine Cut & Ruby Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love everything about this unique vintage beauty! Ring Details Material: 18K Rose Gold Lower; White Gold Top Era: Art Deco 1910 - 1930 Length:22.2mm Width:13.9mm Height: 2.3mm Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4, 4 x 3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Rectangular Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Lexington, KY
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band - 14k yellow gold - 7 = .40 cttw square cut ruby - 8 = .18 cttw G color VS2 clarity baguette cut diamond - Size 6.5 - 3.06 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1950s Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring with New 5 Carat Ruby + Baguettes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These are natural (i.e., earth-mined) diamonds. Currently this ring is a size 5. We will resize at no charge for full-price buyers up to a size 8.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
14kt White Gold 1.40 Carat Oval Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection, this ring serves as a magnificent heirloom piece or a sophisticated alternative engagement ring.Item Details Place of Origin: US P...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphires Rubies Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Height/Length: 20,00 mm Weight: 16.50 grams Size: 8 1/2 (custom made in all sizes, please contact us) For a full selection of S.Georgios jewelry please visit our storefront here on ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Emerald & Ruby Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring showcases a striking emerald at the center, flanked by vibrant rubies that are further accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.89 Carat Sapphire and Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamonds in 18K Gold Leaf Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 17.5 mm Band Width: 2.2 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.6...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,415Sale Price|25% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade in Byzantine Style workmanship with a unique velvet background and granulation. This ring features 0.56 Ca...
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.27 Carats Total Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This all around wedding band features 8 emerald-cut natural rubies weighing 4.18 carats total and 8 emerald-cut diamonds weighing 4.09 carat total. The diamonds are H Color and VS in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Sapphires and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Width/Lenght: 21,90 mm Weight: 18,60 grams Size: 8 (custom made in all sizes, please contact us) For a full selection of S.Georgios jewelry please visit our storefront here on 1stdi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Its granulated details contrast with the Byzantine background finish. This gorgeous Ring features a brilliant-cut diamond total weight of 0,22 Carat, a Center Ruby, 2 Sapphires, and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Opal Ruby and Dimond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 8 Weight: 0.76 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.50 Ct Red Ruby 1.60 Ct F VVS Diamond 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
Complementary Diamonds are 8 trapezoid cut Diamonds F VVS and baguette cut chasing the shoulders, approx. 1.60 Ct total Exquisite in all senses, timeless and sensual Fine condition t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Peridot and Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking emerald cut peridot at the center, beautifully framed by vibrant pinkish rubies. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with sparkling diamonds, adding elegance and shine.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,370 / item
Ruby Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold, this ring features a captivating combination of radiant rubies and sparkling diamonds arranged in an eternity-style design, symbolizing everlasting beauty ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Multi Shape Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : FULL CUT DIAMONDS, RUBY Weight : 3.33GR Size : 7 Stone Count : 9 ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Triple Band Ruby Sapphire Diamond ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1910s Size: 8 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Mens or Womens ring/band.
Vintage 50 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon 18K White Gold Gypsy Style Heavy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: - Item Type: Ring - Metal Type: 18K White Gold - Weight: 31 grams - Size: 8 Center Stone Details: - Gemstone Type: Star Ruby - Carat: 50 Carats (approx.) - Cut: Cab...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Flip Band. Carre Cut Sapphire and Ruby two rows Diamond 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Ruby, Sapphire Primary Stone Cut: Carré Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Two Rows of Diamonds with Movable Hinged Side Bands Jewelry Ty...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Dia Vintage Floral Bouquet Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k 5.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.40ct...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Size : Ø 8 US / 18 mm. Sizing is possible. Weight: 1.8 grams Used fine condition.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k gold antique swirl ring - natural diamond - Three stone engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
It will be the perfect gift for that one person you love most. - Head of ring sits approximately 2,5 mm off the finger. - The Ring shank is 1,5 mm wide. - The ring head is 9 mm w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous .30ct. Round Brilliant Double Pave Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: ~Metal: 18K Yellow Gold ~Main stone: 6 pcs. .30ct round brilliant natural diamonds, Fcolour, VS clarity ~Side stones: 4 pcs. .40ct round brilliant natural rubies, r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Unheated 4.04 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
GRS Certified 4.04 Carat Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum Three- Stone Ring with Diamonds Ruby and Diamond Ring features a Natural Cushion cut Ruby weighing 4.04 carats with tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Engraved Octagon Shape Rock Crystal Faceted Oval Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Rock Crystal Quartz Cab ,measuring 28 mm. x 22 mm x 8mm. and weighing 53 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Ruby measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set in 14...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Marquise Diamond Twist Band 14K Gold 3/4 Carats, MADE TO ORDER, LR52021
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ruby and diamond twist band are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Band Width: 4.5 mm across the top and tapers to 1.9...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Stone Details: ✔ Stone: Ruby ✔ Weight: 8.85 carats ✔ Color: Vivid Orangy-Red ✔ Cut: Oval, step-cut ✔ Treatment: None ✔ GRS Cert #: GRS2017-128960 Ring Details: ✔ Metal: 18K Gold ✔...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, Waltzing Brilliance Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is suitable for party look, elegant dress and even for engagement. 18K WG Diamond Ring Gold 18 K,Weight 4.24 g,Size 17 (diameter), 25 Diamond G/VS 0.97 ct 8 Ruby 0.05 ct
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Open Ring Black Enamel Star Diamond Ball Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass with black enamel, also made in sterling silver Gemstone: Natural black and white diamonds, also made with ruby, emerald, tanzanite, aquamarine, or ...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Pink Sapphire 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On each side, trillion-cut pink sapphires add a contemporary geometric flair, creating a perfect harmony of contrast and symmetry. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Go...
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Length of Setting 1.86cm/0.73' Width of Setting 2.5cm/0.98' Height of Setting 7.65mm/0.3' Ring Size UK Size X USA Size 11 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjuste...
Yellow Gold
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
1945 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby & Sapphire Accents
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Length of setting 1.55cm/0.61" Width across snakes' heads 1.78cm/0.70" Height of setting 3.68mm/0.14" Ring Size UK Size X USA Size 11 5/8 This ring may be professionally...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Ring with Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in Darnestown, MD
The ring measures 3/8" in height.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring Size 8- This lovely ring features six genuine sapphire baguettes, six genuine ruby baguettes, six genuine emerald...
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Retro Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 8 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 24.0 mm and sits 8.0 mm high Total Weight: 18.3 grams Stock Number: We-16365
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Spotlight 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold, White Gold Stone Type : RUBY BLACK DIAMONDS DIAMONDS, MATTE PINK SAPPHIRE TSA...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing and Unique 18kt White Gold Snake Ring With 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds With 2 Ruby Eyes Diamonds: 130 White brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 2.83ct, 55 Black ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Measurements: Approximate size 8
3.28 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamonds Ring Platinum*
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 8 grams. current ring size: 6.5 May be resized.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.42 ct with Gems & Natural Diamonds IGI certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Key Features: 0.42 carat round brilliant diamonds 8 sapphire and ruby side stones, totaling 1 carat 18K yellow gold IGI certificate Jewelry box Ring size: 47 Item Specifications: D...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Happy jewelry, beautifully made—the kind of ring that inspires a good mood. Condition: Very Good Era: Estate Contemporary Year: 20th Century Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: 8 Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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