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
$14,211Sale 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
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in 18k gold, circa 1920s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.06 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 1.13 carats. Total weight: 2.8 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
$115,441Sale 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
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1970s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G color, VS clarity) and natural emerald ruby and sapphires totaling approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The navette designed ring highlights glittering pave set old European cut diamonds, framed with rich red rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
GRS 1.60 Ct Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Art Nouveau Gold And Silver Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A truly exceptional antique Art Nouveau ring, centered with an important 1.60 ct natural ruby of Burmese origin and surrounded by an expressive composition of antique-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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
$3,136Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.29 carats (F-G color, VS-SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural emerald and sapphire rubies totaling...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage flower ring in 14k gold, circa 1960s, set with natural marquise-cut rubies totaling approximately 0.90 carats and nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 16ct natural Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø 5.5US / 8.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster / cocktail Ring, German of Danish made with nine clusters boasting natural Ceylon Rubies cut cabochon.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
All stones of old European Diamond cut with open backs. Crown of the ring with diamonds is 15 mm long x 6 mm wide x 4 mm deep , weight : 2.22 gr Crowns of rings with colored st...
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G color, VVS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.40 carats. T...
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
A vintage band ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats (F-G color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 ...
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
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats (G-H color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 carats. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.90 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats (G-H color, VVS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold, this cocktail ring is absolutely divine! The focal point is a cluster of 9 marquise shaped rubies, estimated to weigh approximat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 9k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.27 carats (G color, VVS-VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k 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
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
$1,357Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We cover all U.S. import taxes. No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats (H color, VS-SI2 clarity)...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k 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
A newly made ring in 18k gold, set with natural side diamonds totaling approximately 0.09 carats (H color, VVS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 2 carats. Total we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.06ctw Old Cut Pave Set Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring shows some light wear. Few rubies shows some wear under magnification.
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
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
1920 Anna's Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant Art- Deco period, engraved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set oval cut natural Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct.
Ruby, 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
Ruby Diamond Ring Cocktail Vintage 4.40 Carats 18k Gold Mid-Century Certified
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A bold and substantial ruby and diamond cluster ring centred on a 4.40 carat natural ruby, certified by GCS London. The oval-cut ruby displays a saturated, vivid red hue with natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,433Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1930s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique tank ring in 18k gold, circa 1930s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats (F-G color, VVS-VS clarity). Total weight: 10.6 grams Ring size: US 8.5, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.78 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carats. Total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,778Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage navette ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural rubies totaling approximately 0.40 carats. Total weight: 3.6 grams Ring size: US 7.2, resizable to an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,901Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique caliber ring in silver-topped 14k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat (G-H color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
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 Mozambique ruby captures the essen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1960s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.53 carats (H-I-J-K color, VS clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,029Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 8k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.24 carats and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in solid 14ct Yellow Gold . 6 baguette cut Rose red Rubies + 10 diamond cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,282Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Central 1.10 Carats Peridot. This Ring has also 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Crown is 7.5 x 7 mm x 4.5 mm deep. Claw set natural Ruby of old European oval cut : Ø 3.5 x 3 mm x 1.8 mm deep / ca. 0.25 ct , color is medium Rose Red , demonstrates internal struc...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural Ruby Diamond Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 / 1.15 gr
Located in SE
Natural old European cut Red Ruby Ø 3 mm x 1.7 mm deep/ ca 0.2 ct and natural old European cut + natural old European cut Emerald Ø 3.25 mm x 2mm deep / 0.25 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold & 800 Silver Shield Ring with Ruby & Natural Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
A beautiful and highly romantic vintage gemstone statement ring, masterfully executed following historical European fine jewelry traditions with an 800 silver front setting laid over...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - transparent medium red Prong set and flanked north to south by old European cut diamonds Prong and bezel set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite original Art Deco ring, meticulously crafted with an elegant triple-tiered plaque desi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
René Boivin vintage diamond, emerald and ruby ring in rock crystal, circa 1950.
By Rene Bovin
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond, emerald and ruby cocktail ring in rock crystal, by Rene Boivin. Set with a central round old cut diamond in a platinum rubover setting with an approximate weight of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Ring with No Heat Star Ruby 6 Carat, Diamonds 1.83 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing 18kt White Gold Ring With No Heat Star Ruby 6.11ct, Diamonds 1.83ct Ruby: Intense Purple Red, Cabochon Star Ruby, No indications of heating. Comes with Carat Gem Lab Certif...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 6k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in silver-topped 6k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 carats (H-I-J-L color, SI1-SI2-SI3-I1 clarity) and natural rubies totalin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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
$1,942Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising four round cut rubies, and eight old European cut diamonds, set in 14 karat yellow gold, to an 14 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby Gübelin &GRS Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With a 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby The Ruby comes Certified by Gübelin & GRS Ruby: Pink - Red, Cushion - Oval shape, Burma Ruby 7.81 ct. No ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Specifications Finger Size: French 52 US 6 Material: 18 K Yellow Gold (750‰) Period: Late Victorian Era (c. 1880–1900) Style: Cluster halo ring with graduated ruby–dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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
6.2 Carat Edwardian Style Star Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
Ruby: 6.21 ct Total Diamonds: 0.95ct 18k White Gold Size: N (UK Size) / 6-6.5 (US Size) GRS Certificate stating Natural Star Ruby This is a top-quality star ruby. It shows an incred...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly convex surface is decorated with 25 pave set natural Rubies and Diamonds, all stones of...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose 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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