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
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds and Rubies.
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, 1920s Ruby & Diamond, Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct and platinum cocktail ring, a true embodiment of the Art Deco era. Designed wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Two Face Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs. Totally is ruby 0.02 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1930s Step back in time with this exquisite 1930s double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 14ct yellow gold. This unique piece features...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This antique five-stone ring, stamped 18ct gold and dated circa 1900, features three rich rubies and two diamonds in a c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale 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 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.75 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.5 grams. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.7 We can make a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 2.1tgw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in gold, comprising one oval cut ruby and twenty-four old cut diamonds, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. An exquisite cherry red ruby is set to the centre o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1 ct. Ring size is US 9.25 We can make any...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,404Sale 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 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.2 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful early 20th century ring, its front holds an openwork motif of 2 fleur-de-lis and two small crescents, all set with sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We offer fre...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 2000s A striking Art Deco style target ring showcasing geometric symmetry, vibrant contrast, and fine milgrain detailing thr...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Gold
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
Antique Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Navette Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 5.27 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.75 CTW old mine cut natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.02 ct. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any que...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,387Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 10k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 carat. Totally is emerald 0.80 carat. Totally is ruby 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. R...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian double heart crowned ring features a romantic design of two entwined hearts with two beautiful gemstones at their centres, a 0.35 carat ruby and a 0.35 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Peter Suchy .69 Carat Ruby Diamond Angel Skin Quartz Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby Diamond Angel Skin Quartz Platinum engagement Ring. 1 EGL certified, Old European cut .69cts center diamond with frosted Angel skin Quartz with Calibré cut Ruby halo in a platin...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 1970s
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and full of vintage charm, this ring is a true piece of fine artisanal jewelry. Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold with a top setting in 800 silver, it features a refined combin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Tota weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has I color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. Box is not included. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
lternating cushion cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, claw setting, between scrolled shoulders, mounted in gold, total ruby weight approxiamtely 0.90cts, total diamond weight approxima...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Vintage Finish Ring featuring solid 14K Rose Gold band with 4 Rubies ( likely Synthetic ) set in White Gold or Silver clusters .
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian twist ring features a 0.40 carat, oval cut ruby at it’s centre, highlighted by two flanking diamonds. The diamonds are eight cut stones, weighing 0.05 carat a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Calibre Ruby Ring Sz 8.5 Platinum Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$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
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
Half Eternity Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Rubies and Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 Carats Total Ruby Weight: 0.90 Carats Total Diamond Color: L-M Color Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
$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
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
Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
EGL certified diamond and ruby halo engagement ring. 1.07ct round center diamond in a Platinum setting with a halo of genuine round rubies. Raised crown and small table graded by the...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
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
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
Victorian 0.90ct Ruby & Old Mine-cut 1.80ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - Approx 0.90ct oval-cut ruby, unheated, Burmese origin - Halo of Old Mine-cut diamonds, approx 1.80ct total (G-H-I / VS2-SI1) - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#54
Located in Hicksville, NY
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#54 Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Di...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 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
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
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
$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
$14,100Sale Price|20% Off
15kt Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique three-stone ring crafted in 15kt gold with platinum settings, centring on a natural cabochon ruby of vivid pinkish-red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
$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
Late Georgian 14 Karat Gold Ruby and Emerald Cross Motif Ring, circa 1800-1830
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 14-karat gold ruby and emerald ring, dating from the late Georgian period, circa 1800-1830.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$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
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
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
$114,871Sale 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
$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
$1,264Sale 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
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.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
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.