VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|30% Off
Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Frog shape ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds on the body and 2 sapphires as eyes.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Rare Vintage Square Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Square Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A fine ring with a classic design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrangement o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy wide solid 18 Karat yellow gold ring channel set with square rubies and white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Citrine Ruby Peridot Diamond Geometric Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Citrine Art Deco Ring is crafted in 14K white gold with a vibrant citrine surrounded by Ruby, peridots, and diamonds.
Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Gold Band. Alternate Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.75 This elegant eternity band features 0.40 carats of natural French-cut rubies paired with 0.25 carats of roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Gorgeous ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds,rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Three stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 20 Weight: 1.10 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Shape White Opal & Ruby Halo and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a central iridescent oval cabochon opal embellished with pretty ruby stone and glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a gorgeous selection of thirty-five natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning diamond and ruby cocktail ring, set in luxurious 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural No Heat Madagascar Ruby 1.55ct Cluster Ring with Diamonds in Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant cluster ring set in gold, centered with a natural unheated ruby from Madagascar weighing 1.55 carats. The ruby shows a vivid and attractive red tone with strong presence. Su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Boucheron, circa 1945
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Burmese ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to the centre with six round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a total approximate weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Studded with 132 micro-pave diamonds (H-I, I1-I2) totaling .75cts, this limited edition ring features hand-carved French filigree work all across the band, perfectly accenting a pear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Studded with 132 micro-pave diamonds (H-I, I1-I2) totaling .75cts, this limited edition ring features hand-carved French filigree work all across the band, perfectly accenting a pear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Cabochon Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring GIA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large 11ct Burmese No Heat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color. Total Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 0.69 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chevron Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pointed chevron motif contour style band featuring one row each of rubies and diamonds. Rubies are French cut and weigh approximately 0.54 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold, Cabochon Ruby Heart-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Ring 14ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning Vintage Heart-Shaped Ring crafted in 14ct white gold, dating back to the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art-Deco Untreated, Unheated 2.10 carats Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Untreated, Unheated 2.10 carats Natural Ruby Vivid Red and Diamond Cluster Ring. The oval-cut ruby with exceptional clarity and vivid red color (Royal Red Color: deep carmi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
ENGLAND 1970 Octagonal Eternity Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An octagonal eternity ring with rubies & diamonds. This is a stunning octagonal shaped eternity ring, created in London England.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 1.80 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Pink Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 20 Weight: 1.10 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type:...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Trefle Flower Ring. With VCA polishing papers. A rare vintage ring with a unique floral design typical ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,376Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.51 Carats Blood Pigeon Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.51 Carats Blood Pigeon Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring This ring is made of 18-carat yellow gold weighing 4.91 g. 18K yellow gold, offering warmth and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 2.25ct Cabochon Ruby 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful French Cartier Ruby, Diamond, Gold Ring The ring features an oval-shaped ruby cabochon measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm and weighing approximately 2.25 carats Enhanced by fu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,948Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 0.80 Carats Intense Red Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 0.80 Carats Intense Red Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring The ring has a gold weight of 5.67 g: 18-carat yellow gold, bringing warmth and timeless radiance to this ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Cluster Ring features a vibrant round ruby surrounded by additional rubies and brilliant diamonds, creating an elegant Ruby Diamond Ring with striking depth and balance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delicate vintage ring with a domed band adorned on top with an oval cabochon ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 2.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 16 Weight: 1.44 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 1.00 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 20 Weight: 1.10 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Central Diamond Sapphires Rubies Rose, White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fabulous and elegant 14 kt rose and white gold ring with ruby stones and sapphires 8.78 ct that form a luminous flower, on the sides of this ring there are diamonds with various cut...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Openwork Dome White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With intricate diamond accents and a milgrain edge setting, this ring is truly a testament to artisanal craftsmanship and timeless style. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
JEAN-PIERRE BELIN Serpenti Diamond Ruby Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Jean-Pierre Belin Serpenti ring features a snake design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with emerald eyes, ruby nose, and diamond scales.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1950s Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Roma, RM
Radiating the glamour and refined craftsmanship of the 1950s, this exceptional cocktail ring showcases a vivid natural Burmese ruby as its captivating centerpiece. We guarantee the r...
Diamond, Ruby
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold, turquoise, diamonds and rubies, the Retro ring features an approximately 1.05-carat transitional Old European cut diamond (H color, SI1 clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dazzling tribute to Art Deco elegance, this ring captivates with bold color and geometry. A vibrant blue topaz takes center stage, surrounded by French-cut rubies that draw the eye...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Celestial Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bow Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Celestial Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bow Ring 18K Yellow Gold This vintage ring by Van Cleef & Arpels is made in 18K yellow gold and features a geometric bow-inspired de...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,429Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring This stunning vintage ring is made entirely of 18k yellow gold, featuring a magnificent natural ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Band Ring. This beautifully made bypass ring features 2.5mm pavé round brilliant cut natural diamonds and cha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Burma Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
Complementing the AGL-graded ruby is a 4.58-carat old cut oval diamond of H color and SI1 clarity, accompanied by a GIA report, and two tapered baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.80 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An absolutely breathtaking ruby and diamond Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut rubies that surrounded a central oval one.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A fine ring with a classic design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrangement...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Band with Synthetic Ruby and Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Rectangular French Cut Synthetic Ruby Weight: Approximately .40 Carat Accent Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately .35 Carat Color: I Clarity: I Metal: 14K...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.51 Carat Cushion Ruby Three Row Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Weight: 4.51 Carats Diamond Weight: 0.39 Carats Striking and luxurious, this 18K white gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring showcases richly saturated rubies totaling 4.51 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Morganite Diamond Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Morganite Ring showcases an oval morganite framed by delicate milgrain detailing, sparkling diamonds, and vibrant ruby accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white gold and centered with 0.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by French cut r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10 ct Ruby diamond cluster ring in 18 karat
Located in PARIS, FR
2.10 ct Ruby diamond cluster ring in 18 karat. Cluster ring centered with a ruby within a surround of 12 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Snake Ring Serpent Ring Double Head Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Snake Ring Serpent Ring Double Head Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring Gold Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Serpent Ring is handcrafted as two entwined snakes, with f...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Asscher cut diamond and ruby art deco style engagement ring. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching Asscher cut diamond at its center, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a fabulous selection of one-hundred-twenty-three natural earth mined gemstones, including: calibrated white colorless VS diamonds and well matched Burmes...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ribbon Bow 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond Ribbon 18k Yellow Gold Bow Celeste Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A. Augis 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond “Plus Qu'hier” Love Token Ring
By A. Augis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a love token ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features diamond and rectangular cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9kt Rose Gold & Silver Ring with Rubies & Diamonds, Italy 1960
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure surrounded by rubies and diamonds This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect cond...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, two intertwined ...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate,...
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Cocktail Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning diamond and ruby cocktail ring. The brilliant diamond takes center stage, radiating passion and warmth, while the shoulder rubies add ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires Diamonds Emeralds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cockatil Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold colorful cocktail ring mounted with green yellow and blue sapphires,rubies,emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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