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
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
$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
$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
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
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1.00ct Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.00ct Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - 1.00ct marquise-shaped natural Burmese ruby, unheated - Ten Old Mine-cut diamonds, approx 1.00ct total (H-I / SI1-SI2) - 18K ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian ring features a harmonious arrangement of old European cut diamonds and round-cut rubies, totaling 1.10 carats each.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 1940s Citrine & Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Citrine Cocktail Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold cocktail ring is sure to turn heads. The ring features a fabulous emerald-cut citrine sto...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Vintage Alliance Rings 0.8ct natural Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25
Located in SE
A pair of matching Alliance Rings, 18K Yellow Gold with claw set natural Rubies and Sapphires of old European diamond cut.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Swallow Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This antique Diamond Enamel Swallow started life as a brooch, which I converted to a ring. This is black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Gold Ring with 1.20ct Diamonds and 1.00ct Ruby, Vintage
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 18 pieces; Weight: 1.20 carats; Cut: Old Cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS-SI; Grinding quality: Very good; Gemstone: Ruby; Cut shape: cushion; Weight: 1.00 carat; Color red; Pu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is Victorian, circa 1890. It presents an old cut oval ruby with very good crystal accompanied by GIA report #2193963124, stating the ruby is 1.42 carats, Burma origin, with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and ruby ring has a classic Art Deco style target design ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic Art Deco style ring features a 1.5 carat diamond surrounded by a glamorous octagonal double halo of vibrant diamonds and rich red rubies. Highlights: - Substantial 1.51 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Floral Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Natural Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
A magnificent floral cocktail ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold (hallmarked 750), featuring a bold and elegant design. The setting is adorned with approximately 1 carat of diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is us 7 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1904 18k Yellow Gold English Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique English ring from 1904 is a charming and highly collectible example of classic five stone design, set with 0.18ctw of diamonds and rubies in a richly warm 18k yellow gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, framed by French calibré-cut rubies within an oval border of small old European-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and features four perfectly matched old cut diamonds t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.52 carat. Ring size is US 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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. The centre diamond is 0.20 carat, and is rub over set. It is graded as F to G colour and VS cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing an exquisite Victorian ring, crafted in 18ct gold, showcasing a stunning triple daisy cluster ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring, Hallmarked London 1887
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1887 Makers Mark E B Discover the elegance of our exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian ring, a true masterpiece showcasing a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold. This unique pie...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,832Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 18kt Gold Snake Ring with 3.50ct Ruby & 0.45ct Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Early Victorian-era snake ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and styled in a coiled serpent design—symbolising eternal love and protection. The snake’s body wraps elegantly around the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Snake Ring with Ruby, Art Nouveau, Circa 1890s
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
An 1890s 14K gold snake ring adorned with a 3,4 x3,8 mm faceted oval ruby.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,896Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 1940s 14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.95ct
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 14k Rose Gold & Palladium Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.95 Cut: Old European Color: I-J Clarity: SI2 Accent Gemstones & Diamon...
Ruby, Diamond, Palladium, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18 carat white gold ring, 4 ruby hearts and diamond paving
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Luminous 18 carat white gold ring Set with four rubies of very pretty sustained color, for about 2 carats, surrounded by a paving of sparkling diamonds for 0.50 carat for all. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A retro Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1990. This Byzantine style ring is bezel set with a round cut sapphire of 0.18 carat approximately to ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with pyramid / dome shaped openwork crown in 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with 27 natural pink Rubies.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single, Old Mine & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old E...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jonc Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Jonc ring in 18-carat white gold, diamonds and rubies. Oval central ruby of 0.88 carat. The ring is formed of 11 rows of baguette diamonds set in white gold for a total weight of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 The box ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s, 18ct Rose Gold, Three Row Ruby & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct stamped rose gold cocktail ring, adorned with natural rubies and diamonds. The ring f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring. This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features an amethyst, a diamon...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.70 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & Diamond - Retro bow ring - Vintage bombé
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky single Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold, which turned some what orangy during the years.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Three Stone Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, Sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat and Ruby weighing 1.00 carat. Circa l...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian, ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 1.40 ct. Ring size ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
Ca. middle/late 18th. century ring, 14K Rose Gold band with a 'Giardinetto' (small garden) openwork crown with Silver and Yellow Gold top. Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro 14k Rose Gold & Palladium 1.17ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Swivel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.33ct (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous French Art Deco Ring. Such a Gorgeous Statement Piece. Set with Natural Rubies & Diamonds. French Stamped on The Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing this stunning 18ct Yellow Gold Vintage ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous Edwardia...
Opal, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Natural Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.31 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.38 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Imperial period Russian Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Filigree Ruby Engagement Ring - VHK#53 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heavy 18 karat yellow gold tank ring - ruby carré cut - Retro estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky asymmetric ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold and marked with a PT99 mark (saying that the white part is patina), a makers mark and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.5 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Yellow Gold Ring with Central Diamond Surrounded by Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This vintage ring features a distinctive combination of diamonds and rubies, set in a classic design. The central diamond weighs 0.75 carats and is cut in an old-cut style, with a co...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1890, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Makers Mark J R & S This 15ct gold ring is a true beauty and features rows of alternating natural rubies and diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k 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.
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.