$3,735Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14-karat yellow gold, providing a classic and luxurious setting that complements the vivid red of the ruby. Ring Size: 8 1/4 (resizable at no extra cost).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 11.04ct Ruby and 0.21tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece stands out as both a statement ring and a timeless collectible. Weight: 5.6 Grams Stone: 11.04ct Ruby, 0.21tcw Diamond Measurements: 26.55 x 20.73 x 20.16mm Size: 8 Hallm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,405Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND57-0,11 ct Diamond 2-RND57-0,07-4/8 Diamond 6-RND57-0,14-7/6 Ruby 120-2,13 Т(5)/3A Size 7.8 USA Weight 9,85 grams With a heritage of ancient fine ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Cultured Pearl Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stone: Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Diamond Count: 6 round brilliant Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Cl...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of ruby jewellery/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Origin Mozambique Colour Red Cut Round mixed ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring w Openwork Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
The ring is a size 8, easily resizeable and can be worn everyday.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18KT Gold Natural Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Old European cuts, with their small tables and high crowns, date the ring to around 1900. Dimensions Size: UK J / US 4¾ / EU 49 Weight: 3.2 grams Specifications - Period: Edwardia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1905 An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three stone ring, hallmarked Chester, 1905, set with a central old cut diamond in a star burst setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Ruby engagement ring. GIA certified center oval ruby with a halo of 8 old mine cut diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,374Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Rubies Dome Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The ring is marked with the Italian Gold Mark 750, Sterling Silver Mark 925 and Botta Gioielli Brandmark 716MI. 11 rubies: 1.10 ctw 12 diamonds: 0.25 ctw Total weight: 5 grams US fi...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring AGL Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring made of 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rubies Sapphires and Diamond 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold with a romantic woven pattern. This ring is in excellent original condition. Weight: gr 11.60 Stones: Rubies, Diamond Size and Measurements: Size: 18 (...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.95 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This magnificent ring features a 1.95 carat heated Burmese ruby and 1.26 carat in total of mixed cut colorless diamond; 10 round brilliant cut, 8 marquise and 2 pear shaped diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1940’s 18ct Gold Aquamarine, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The stones are set in yellow gold, the colours combined catching the eye, with a lovely pop of ruby red. Face of The Ring Measures Approx Height 20.5mm & Width 23.5mm Aquamarine M...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique-Inspired 14K Gold & Silver Snake Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions, it’s a refined choice for lovers of unique, character-rich jewelry. Ring weight 4.20 Grams Diamonds weight 0.20 Karat Rubies weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby and Diamond Crossover Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
UK Size P US Size 8 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Oval Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 1 Weight: 0.45 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 2 mm. Number: 8 Weight: 0.52 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Openwork Dome 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: 2.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The ring is currently a size 8 and may be resized for an additional charge, allowing for a customized fit.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 1.40 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-Century AGL Certified Oval Ruby Ballerina Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Center Stone Oval-cut Ruby: 3.008 carats, American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) Certification #1124413, Origin: Thailand, Heat Treated Accent Stones Cushion-cut Rubies: 4.50 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 18kt Gold Ring with 3.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 9.07ct Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow gold Ring size: 57 EU / 8 US (ring size can be adjusted for free) Total weight: 15.9 gram / 0.560 oz / 10.2 dwt
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.32 Carat No-Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-fabricated in platinum and ready to be worn! Ring Size 6.75 Weight: 8 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum GIA 1.45ct Vivid Red Ruby Pear No Heat & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Well Cut - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clean Pure Red Color - No Heat - 1.02ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pinstripe Strength Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Size US 6.5. Custom sizes are available for pre-order 14k Yellow gold. 8 mm wide 30 Rubies - 0.52 cts 84 brilliant cut diamonds - 0.42 cts
Diamond
GIA Burma Heated Ruby 7.71 Carat Oval in Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Burma Heated Ruby 7.71 Carat Oval in Diamond Platinum Ring Ruby and Diamond Ring features a large purplish-red Oval Ruby surrounded by 10 Round Brilliant Diamonds set in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,198Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "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
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
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Size 8, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Wide Band Cocktail / Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 900 (PT900) Shank Style: Wide dome band with three-row accent channel Band...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US3-8 Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Engagement Ring in 9k Yellow Gold with Milgrain
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00ct GIA Burma Antique EF Natural Unheated Red Ruby & Old Diamonds Ring 18K
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,500 Item Stock Number - 344721121 Shape - Round, Old Cut Carat Weight - 1.00ct Ruby, 3.00ct Diamonds Measurements - ring to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.1 Grams 14K Yellow Gold 6Pcs Marquise Cut Ruby & 19Pcs Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming 0.84ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 15 stones Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.76ct Shape: Princess Color grade: Red Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 8 stones Natural Diamonds Side ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 available Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Diamonds 0.61 ct Rubies 6.36 ct Ring Head Lenght 3.5 cm Total Weight 14.55 gr RF +EIOU RK.AIAH120 Italian Size 17 French Size 57 Usa Size 8 For any enquires, please contact the se...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning look with this Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring, designed to capture timeless beauty and charm.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$975Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Engraved Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted in solid 9K yellow gold, four round rubies anchored within glittering diamonds defines this exquisite sapphire cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Statement 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: Asscher Size: 4 x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Gia Burma Ruby & Diamond Oval Platter Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby (center)- Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma- 1.45ct (approx. based on the certification) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Art Retro Style Unisex Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available Gemstones I Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 6 Weight: 0.23 Carat (approx. total weight) Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.84ctw Quality Oval Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Ruby - (1) Oval Brilliant Cut & (8) Square Cut- Prong & Channel Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 0.81ctw (exact) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.64 Carat Art Deco Red Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art deco ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with 8 round and 4 mele baguette cut diamonds in a handmade platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of ruby cocktail rings. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 2.04 carats Diamond Quality Colou...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round mixed Content 0.65 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.28 c...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality: Origin Thailand/Cambodia Cut Cushion/Pear Content 1.30 carats Dimensions 5.40mm (length) x 3.70mm (width) x 2.60mm (depth) Dimensions 5.00mm (length) x 4.50mm (width) x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Weight 2.7g UK Size Q 1/2 US Size 8 1/2 This ring can be resized using our resizing service, please contact us to discuss this before purchase.
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Le Vian Red Ruby Flower and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Color: J-L Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian Natural Ruby and Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Ruby Details: .35ct, Natural, Red, Unheated...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.15 Carat Burma Octagonal Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual elongated emerald cut natural Burma, Myanmar, ruby and diamond ring. The center piece of this ring is a 2.15ct octagonal ruby, which is mounted in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby Engagement Ring in 14 K Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Ruby engagement ring in 14 k gold. 14k yellow gold ring with rubies and diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Round Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Lively designs and colorful Interpretations in a triple row eternity band structure. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies 5.20 CTW Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.95ct Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian antique ruby & diamond cluster engagement ring - 0.90ct untreated ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin, 7.87x5.09x2.62mm - Twelve Old European Cut diamonds, total approx 0.45c...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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