Antique Victorian Asymmetric Diamond & Ruby Fleur-des-Lis Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wonderfully romantic and thoughtfully designed ring boasting fabulous finger coverage. Condition: Good Era: Victorian Year: 1837-1901 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold/ Platinum/ Silver Pri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Designer Ruby & Black Diamond Poker Casino BlackJack Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 1 Carat Brilliant Round Rubies: Natural Round Rubies Black Diamonds: Accent Stones Ring Size: 10.75 (Sizing available) Top Width: ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Handmade 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is ruby 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 8 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with ruby and diamonds, France 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The ring is also set with 31 8/8-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.46 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Nouveau ring, it is formed of 2 patterns in the shape of leaf carried out in green gold which surround a central round ruby set with claws, 2 antique brilliant- cut diamonds are ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.70Ct Thai Ruby and 1.68Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1975
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning example of ruby jewellery. Ruby Quality Origin Thailand (Siam) Cut Cushion Content 1.70 carats D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q & US Size 8 1/2 Can be resized for a small additional fee All of our items are e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this marquise shape ruby ring with diamonds. Ruby Quality Origin Myanmar (Burma) Cut Cushion/Round Faceted Con...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Invisible set Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Bombay Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 18k Yellow Gold Bombay Bypass ring, the top measures 7/8 inch wide X 5/8 inch, invisibly set with very fine color stepped cut Rubies totaling 3 carats and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Oval Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Unique white oval step cut diamond and ruby diamond ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Oval diamond weight : 1.35 carat ( JK color and VS 1 clarity ) Small diamond weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 0.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round Content (total) 0.40 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P 1 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.60...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 20th Century Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds, a ruby, and a pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Marquise 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.18ct Cut: Marquise ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Chester Hallmarked, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Weight 3.9g UK Size Q US Size 8 1/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,023Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.04 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon . Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Openwork White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Shape: Round Size: 3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of ruby jewelry. Ruby Quality Origin Burmese (Burma) Cut Cushion Content 0.70 carat Dimensio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A splendid jewel that can be displayed at any time of the day, a jewel that a woman cannot miss. Ring Total Weight 7.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.31 karat Aquamarine weight 1.1 karat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Ebony 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring total weight 17.20 grams Rose cut diamonds weight 0.56 karat Ruby weight 1.27 karat Ring size 8 US 16.50 ITA (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US3-8 Center Gemstone Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 6.5 x 5.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, Italy Circa 1870s-1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage contrarier 18 karat gold ring with diamond and ruby, Italy 1870s-1890s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Style Diamond Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.18 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 8 x 6 mm Diamond weight - 0.47 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum 2.23ctw Marquise Ruby Baguette Diamond Wide Butterfly Floral Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 1.12ctw (exact - stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Asscher, Baguette & Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rhombus Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Rectangular Number: 1 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Square Cut Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.05ctw Total ruby weight, estimated: 0.69ctw Gross weight: 3.3g Ring size: UK – K.5 US – 5.5 EU – 50.75 mm Hallmarks: none, tests as 18 karat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made4 to order Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.52 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Octagonal red ruby and diamond engagement ring. Center ruby with 8 round accent diamonds along the shank, in a 14k white and yellow gold setting 1 octagonal step cut purplish red Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds 8 rubies and 15 diamonds. The rubies are a bright, rich pink tone and the diamonds are so bright and sparkly.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 KT Yellow Gold 2.35 Ct Ruby 0.15Ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
There are 8 round brilliant diamonds 0.15 carats on either side of the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby and diamond ring 14Kt gold year is unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with 0.40 carats of diamonds and rubies approximately, size 8 and can be re-sized.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 0.32ct Pink Ruby & 0.36ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 15k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique jewellery. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) J Clarity (average grades) P1 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications: Dimensions: RING SIZE- 8 US, WIDTH-7 mm Gross Weight: 4.17 gms Gold Weight: 3.328 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.27 cts EMERALD Weight: 2.02 cts ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
English Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The substantial gold work and dimensional sculpting give the piece a strong presence on the hand while remaining beautifully balanced and wearable. The ring is currently a size 8 an...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
In the center, a flower made with drop rubies and drop sapphires. Diamonds 0.24 ct Rubies and Sapphires 8 ct Total weight 10.80 gr This ring is totally handmade by Italian master gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 40.73 Carat Cabochon Burma Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Burma origin non-heat treated Cabochon Star Ruby weighing 40.73 carats, GIA #1142496707. The ring features Oval and Round Brilliant cu...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Tapered Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.56ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Ni...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Details: Gold wt: 3.836 g Dia wt: 0.42 cts / VVS-VS clarity /G-H color Gemstone: Natural Ruby Ruby Wt: 1.69 cts / 8 pcs Ring Size: US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 6.55 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Cushion Cut Ruby weighing 6.55 Carats, certified by AGL as unheated and from the mine of Myanmar or widely known as Burma. Burmese Rubies of this size and prove...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Diabolo Invisible Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity and G color approx. .50ct total weight 8 rubies total weight approx. 1ct Details: Ring Size: US 6, European 52 Width: 8mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Platinum High Quality 1.12ctw Alternating Ruby & Diamond Low Profile Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong Set - Nice Deep Red Color - 0.70ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Share...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pink Agate, Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.20 ct Rubies 0.65 ct Coral 0.90 gr Pink Agate 2.20 gr Total Weight 14.90 gr RF *GHGO (F130) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to c...
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Circa 1780 18K Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully ado...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Caged Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Diamond Count: 8 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.24 carat Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS Rub...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Lotus GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: 1864 Hallmark: Birmingham England Head Width: 9.3mm Head Height: 3.5mm Shank Width: Tapering to 2.6mm Weight: 3.4 Grams Finger Size: 8 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1910s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmark is slightly worn, but remains legible. Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round mixed Content (total) 0.43 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) I Clarity (average ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond & 0.13ct Ruby 18K White Gold Ring, 2003
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this item. Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Princess Content (total)...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.21ctw Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum Heavy 7g+ R6731
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.21ctw Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum Heavy 7g+ R6731 ♥ The item measures 12.5 mm in length (North South direction), 15.4 mm in width (East West direction), and st...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Item Number R8874 1 Cabochon Arizona Turquoise = 13.9mm 52 Round Rubies = 4.20ct 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds = 0.60ct, approximately G/H color and SI clarity 18k White Gold with b...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.00 Carat Total Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
A lovely old cut diamond is encircled by two halos, one of rubies and one of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold Toi et Moi Ring - 1ct Unheated Ruby & 0.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Gemstone: Natural Ruby (Unheated / No Heat) Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.00 ct Diamond: Old European / Old Mine Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.70 ct Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $150 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.01ct Cut: Oval St...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.30Ct Ruby and 0.39Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage diamond jewellery. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 1.30 carats Diamond Qu...
Diamond, Ruby, White 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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