Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian ruby diamond cluster 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rubies bring warmth and vitality to the design, enhancing the ring’s visual richness while reinforcing the romantic symbolism so beloved during the era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Platinum Stamped, Diamond & Ruby Buckle Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite platinum buckle-style cocktail ring is adorned with natural Baguette-cut, Emerald cut, Old European...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring A striking blend of elegance and bold design, this vintage ring showcases a dazzling old Rose Cut diamond at its heart, radiating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian five-stone ring features three sparkling old European cut diamonds and two richly colored cushion cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,623Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco-Inspired Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, 1980s
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum Art Deco-inspired diamond and ruby ring. Ring made in 1980s Makers Mark: JoAq Hallmarked PLAT 950 - D 0.3 - 0.12 - 1.50 Dimensions - Finger Size (UK) = N (US) = 7 (EU)...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Dinner Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exquisite antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). Dinner rings were a staple of the Art Deco era. They were usually worn for spec...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.15 ct Ruby, 0.25 ct, 4 Grams
Located in Viena, Viena
this ring will look so pretty on your hands, a pinkish red Ruby of 0.15 ct surrounded by fullcut diamonds approx. 0.25 ct, W (white) / SI (small inclusion), 18 kt yellow gold, brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and Ruby 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity VS1 Cut Old European round Content 0.55 carat Dimensions 5.02mm x 4.84mm x 3.23mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) I Clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Experience sheer elegance with our exquisite "Bulgary style" ring. The captivating blue cabochon sapphire is complemented by two oval cut rubies, showcasing intense, rich colors. Ado...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring In Platinum, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
This captivating ring centers on a vibrant, natural unheated Burmese ruby of exceptional color and clarity weighing approximately 1.50 carats , the octagonal step cut ruby radiates a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Square Faceted Content 0.38 carat Diamond Quality: Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European Content 0.70 carat Number of D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$632Sale Price|20% Off
Italy “flower” ring, ruby root and zircons, 925 sterling silver
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous ring set in 925 silver. The shoulders of the ring are divided into three bands of inlaid cubic zirconia. In the center, a large flower takes center stage in this piece. It i...
Ruby, Zircon, Sterling Silver
Art Deco style 1.42 carat diamond ruby platinum cluster swirl ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dramatic interpretation of Art Deco glamour, this captivating platinum cluster ring centers on a commanding 1.42 carat old European cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby takes centre stage in this Victorian cluster ring. The old cut ruby is 0.80 carat and surrounded by a ring of sparkling diamonds. The old cut diamonds total 0.70 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum and Gold Plaque Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum and 14 karat ring with diamonds and rubies. The ring is designed in a classic platinum-on-gold plaque motif, with the 3 larger diamonds architecturally framed by...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian Engagement Ring. Antique Ruby and Diamond 6 Stone 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bombe Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage Bombe shaped ring. Set with natural rubies & brilliant cut diamonds. Mounted on a yellow gold, split band....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany 1.54ct Classic Burma no-heat Ruby Platinum Diamond Ring, AGL
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. ruby diamond ring centers a 1.54 carat unheated Burmese ruby of vivid pigeon blue hue, flanked by old European-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this hand made ring is made up of two rubies and three diamonds. The centre old cut diamond weighs 0.35 carat, with the two diamonds at either end w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Ring with 3 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 3.26 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Platinum Ring with Vivid Red Ruby &3.26 ct. Diamonds. Ruby looks lik 4.5 to 5 Ct ! Ruby: Natural Brilliant / Step Cut, Cushion shape, Vivid Red , Siam Ruby of 3 ct. Com...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and dating to 1820. The closed back is pierced with 2 open hand cut squares, an unusual det...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 karat Gold Three Eternity Rings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous set of three stackable full alliance ruby and diamond eternity rings. The center ring is a 14 karat gold eternity ring set with a row of calibrated rubies and the other tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian period, this wonderful daisy cluster features a central ruby surrounded by a cluster old cut diamonds. The vibrant natural ruby is an old cut stone weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Statement A Charming rectangular shaped classy Victorian period ring, 1890 ca Hand crafted as unique during the time of solid 18 Kt gold, stamped The lovely rectangular hea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring, natural diamonds and ruby - you & I engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is an incredibly romantic meaning of the joining of two souls in love. This ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This stunning 'toi et moi' -ring is set with an antique old mi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vibrant red ruby at its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The ruby is a 0.30 carat, old cut stone. The two diamonds are ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous White European Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring hand crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy .52 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire engagement ring. EGL certified Old European round center diamond with a halo of calibre custom cut rubies in a platinum setting, with two diamonds on each side o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ring with Natural Ruby and Diamonds, Hungary, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A vintage ring with an openwork design and geometric Art Deco styling from the turn of the 1920s. Origin: Austria-Hungary, preserved hallmark for Austria-Hungary used from 1872 to 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Victorian Gold Textured Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian handmade late 1800's to early 1900’s signet style pinkie ring with textured top set with one round ruby, round diamond and a round sapphire, in a 14k yellow gold setting. ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.55ct Diamond And Ruby Claw Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 4.38GR • 0.43ct Natural Ruby • 0.12ct Pear Cut Natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Artisan 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Located in Antwerp, BE
3 Rings ,Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby's, Sapphires. Amazing Colors and Quality Diamonds : 2.4 Ct Sapphires : 0.58 Ct Emeralds : 0.55 Ct Rubys : 0.57Ct Total Weight : 10.6 Gram
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.62 Ct Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1960 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Marvelous mid century Diamond Ruby ring, 1960 ca. Hand crafted mount of solid 18 KT gold Platinum topped Elegant timeless design with center Ruby flanked by group of Diamonds between...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Unenhanced Marquise Ruby Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise ruby and diamond ring. Vertically set to the centre with two round old cut diamonds in slightly raised open back rubover millegrain platinum settings, with a combine...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G-H color vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire and Ruby 0.30 carat. Ring size is US ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Ruby Heart & Diamond Fancy Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped A beautifully crafted Victorian 18ct gold ring showcasing a romantic heart and ribbon‑scroll design. The heart is set with vivid ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant ruby proudly stands out in this platinum trilogy ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.50 and is a round cut stone. Contrasting either side are a pair of sparklin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Sparkling pink rubies and white diamonds make up this five stone ring. The centre ruby weighs 0.40 carat, whilst the two on either end each weigh 0.10 carat. They are natural stones,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This cocktail ring is fine quality set with impressive natural rubies and a very high color graded old cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Each stone is delicately set within platinum, whilst the open basket and band has been hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, a classic design choice of the Edwardian era. Gemstone: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
ALGT certified Natural 10.17 Carat Ural Emerald and Ruby Cocktail ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A masterpiece of rare elegance, this creation is sculpted in rich 18-karat yellow gold, its warm glow forming a perfect counterpart to the centerpiece—a superb cabochon Ural emerald,...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era, this unique target style ring features a stunning display of old cut diamonds and baguette cut rubies. At its centre sits a trio of diamonds sat ver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
YELLOW GOLDEN RING WITH RUBY, TAPERED BAGUETTE & BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 5.3 grams / 0.185 oz / 3.40 dwt SIZE: eur 53 1/2 / us 6 3/4 ( Can be r...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive Art Deco ruby and diamond navette ring. At the centre of an open marquise-like shaped design we find three milgrain set old cut diamonds in a diagonal line form...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring circa 1900. A diamond shaped motif is set with knife edge collet set diamonds surrounding a large bezel set synthetic ruby. Period silver topped ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Double Target Ring in Platinum
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby double target ring set in platinum. The ring is predominantly set with a sparkly round old-cut diamond in a bezel setting. Surrounding...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
14 Karat Rose Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond and Ruby Retro Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This fabulous large scale platinum over 14 karat rose gold retro ring weighs 7.4 grams. It contains a stunning European cut diamond mounted in a bezel setting, with a carat weight o...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Diamond and Ruby Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold and platinum Edwardian era ring, a true testament to the elegance of th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This delightful Edwardian cluster ring features a vibrant 0.40 carat old cut ruby, at it’s centre. Surrounding the ruby, a sparkling halo of old cut diamonds totals 0.40 carats, with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby 18k Gold Contrarie Bubble Stackable Ring Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handmade in Italy by Rossella Ugolini, this "contrarié" snake-shaped ring features a bubble motif and is crafted from 18k yellow gold and a one-carat oval-cut red ruby. A row of 18k ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Pave Ring Sunburst 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stylish diamond and ruby ring crafted in 18k white gold. Old cut diamonds total an estimated 0.48 carats. French cut rubies total an estimated 0.75 carats. Art Deo in style, the ri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Birmingham 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1910 Maker's Mark G & C This stunning five-stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fede ring featuring a trio of a ruby, diamond and an emerald. A Fede ring is a name for a ring featuring clasped hands symbolizing love, friendship or ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.28 carat. Ring size is US 4.3 We c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,241Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.38 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs-s1. Totally is ruby 5.51 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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