$1,732Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Diamond Ruby & Green Garnet 18k Gold Two Snake Ring - Size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Snake Diamond Ruby & Green Garnet 18k Rose Gold Ring in size 6 is a stunning piece of fine jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. This vintage and antique jewelry i...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Oval Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring 13.29ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified 13.29 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold An extraordinary jewel of distinction, this GIA-certified 13.29 carat natural Mozambique ruby captures t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.17cts Old Euro Cut Diamond and 1.19cts Ruby Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco-style ring features a magnificent 3.17ct Old European cut diamond, boasting a bright H color and eye-clean SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$14,302Sale Price|20% Off
15kt Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
The ruby is mounted in a secure claw setting and flanked by two old European-cut diamonds of exceptional brilliance, creating a striking contrast between the ruby’s rich tone and the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold Fancy Ruby & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Birmingham Hallmarked 1913
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark C L This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy cluster ring exudes timeless elegance. The c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Ring 18k Gold - Ruby Eyes & Diamond Mouth - Circa
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Discover a rare piece of French history with this extraordinary Art Nouveau gargoyle ring (circa 1910). Handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the ring features a masterfully sculpted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid Platinum decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of each heart a pear cut ruby is set. Each ruby is 0.20 carat in size and is surrounde...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 1.15Cts, Diamonds and Rubies Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver And 1.15Cts. Old European Cut Diamonds And Natural Rubies Trefoil Navette Ring C.1880S Additional Information: Period: Victorian Year: c.1880s Mate...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
1940s, 18ct Yellow & White Gold Ruby & Diamond Set Buckle / Belt Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This vintage 18ct gold cocktail ring is a true statement piece. Featuring a fancy buckle design, it is set with n...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A charming round antique ring with openwork setting, set in platinum with rose-cut diamonds and in yellow gold with 6 rubies in closed sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Half Eternity Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: L-M Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI2 Clarity Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 14ct Rose Gold, Victorian Style
Located in London, GB
Set with two beautifully vivid old-cut rubies and three shimmering Old European Cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.77ct, the ring captures the romance and craftsmanship of the Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky old European Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with an 18k mark.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.47 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,574Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby There Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has I color and Pique clarity. Ruby totally 0.25 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We can...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,323Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.06 Carats of White Old European Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Caliber Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.15 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. The diamond has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.47 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.23 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,446Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-Pique1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 carat. Ring size i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 carat. Totally is ruby 0.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Pearl 0.12 Carat Ruby 0.59 Carat 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 antique ruby jewelry. Ruby Quality Cut Rhombus Content 0.12 carat Diamond Quality Color ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$119,107Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 Kt. Gold No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring Ruby: Red, Cabochon cut, natural corundum, No heat Burmese Ruby 6.15 ct , Looks like Pigeon Blood...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally main diamond 0.37 ct. Totally is all diamond 1.29 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and Sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 8...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 8.7 grams. Totally about 0.35 carat diamond. The diamond has vs-s1-s2 clarity and H-I color. Totally about 0.90 carat ruby. Ring size is US 6.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Gold & Palladium 1.02ctw Old Cut Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine & Synthetic Rubies - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color (1) Natural Genuine Diamond- Old European Cut - Bezel Set - VS2 Clarity - Fancy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 14K White Gold 1.33ctw Old Cut Diamond Ruby Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.24 grams Ladies handmade 14K white gold antique, diamond and ruby three-stone, cocktail, halo, dress, dinner ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Ring, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large antique Edwardian diamond, ruby and 18K yellow gold coiled snake ring Early 20th Century The sinuous snake coiled in five circles creating an impactful design, the he...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Main old cut diamond is 0.83 ct . Totally is all old cut diamond about 3 ct. Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25. Ring size is US 6.2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can mak...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Engagement Ring, Calibrated Rubies and Diamond Paving Art Deco Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant and radiant, this engagement ring in 18K gold features a beautifully executed setting of calibrated rubies totaling 1.20 carats, forming a glowing halo around a center paved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,948Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|21% Off
Antique 1800's Diamond Ruby & Opal 18KT Gold Checkerboard Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Checkerboard Ring Late 1800s European made The Ring Contains Diamonds Rubies Opals 18KT Rose Gold 3.7 grams Size 6.5 It is 1/2 Inch x 1/4 Inch We are Happy to Include an ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can mak...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di Model Ruby: 1.71 Carat, Length 5.7 x height 7.7 mm Diamonds: 10 brilliant cut diamonds, Nice clarity and cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 3.7 grams. About 0.20 carat natural diamond. The diamond has vs-s1-s2 clarity and H color. Ruby totally about 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 6. We c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful late Victorian ring, hallmarked for Birmingham 1895, is a timeless example of 19th-century craftsmanship and sentiment. Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, the gently do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
Natural medium Blue intensity color Sapphire 4.25 mm x 3mm / ca.0.25ct. Natural Ruby of about the same dimensions, also about 0.25ct There are 30 old European cut Diamonds on both /...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cloverleaf Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An original and elegant antique ring in the shape of a 4-leaf clover, with a cushion-cut diamond in the center. Each petal of the clover is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 3 Stone Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian Gold band. set with three gorgeous, natural rubies with little diamond accents in between. Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian ring, featuring a central row of calibrated rubies set in yellow gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,305Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. The main old cut diamond 0.52 ct. Totally is side diamond 0.09 ct. The diamond is has generally H color and vvs1 clarity. Totally i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage .96 Ct Natural Ruby .60 Ct Diamond G VVS Five Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gipsy Five Stone This beautiful Retro five stone ring is 1940/45 ca Suitable for either sex, comes in a traditional Gipsy design comprising a centre Ruby flanked by two Diamonds on e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1930s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please cont...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum clusters.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.06ctw Old Cut Pave Set Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 0.80 to 0.90ctw (approx.) (35) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 3.45 carat total weight diamond and ruby 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Victorian French ring features five sparkling old European cut diamonds and richly hued oval cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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