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
New Art Deco Style Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The sides of the ring are openwork. Total weight of the main ruby : 4.92 carats approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at the top with a line of rail-set calibrated synthetic rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern 1.40 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Of daisy shape, this ring is decorated with an oval ruby set with claws surrounded by 10 brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Deep Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring 47
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a deep red ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.51 carat ruby and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Cartier 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Cartier 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring A striking vintage Cartier cocktail ring crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, showcasing a sophisticated in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 1900s Style Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
US Size : 7,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. New modern ring in the spirit of the ruby engagement ring circa 1900.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.18ct GIA Yellow Diamond and Calibrated Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art Deco ring crafted in platinum and set with a certified 2.18-carat yellow diamond in a bezel mount. The center stone is graded by GIA and displays the characteristic br...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Guy Laroche Yellow and White Gold Belt Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
By Guy Laroche
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Measurements: Top Width : 0.84 cm Top Height : 0.4 cm The Guy Laroche Belt Ring is a striking and sophisticated piece of fine jewelry that beautifully combines contemporary elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This lovely ring features a row of luscious French cut rubies, which rest in a continuous channel setting.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Ruby 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural No Heat Burma Ruby 1.14ct Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring crafted in 14K white gold, set with a natural unheated ruby from Burma (Myanmar) weighing 1.14 carats. The ruby displays a vivid and attractive red color with strong pre...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Shuttle Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Elegant antique ring, its mounting is of shuttle shape and decorated in the center on platinum, of rose- cut diamonds surrounded by synthe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,143Sale 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
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
$12,782Sale 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
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.
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$16,566Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pinkish Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.61 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 1.61 carats total weights of diamonds surrounded by 1.98 carats of rubies Dome Ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$16,968Sale 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
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exuberant turquoise ring with diamond and ruby; signed by Horovitz.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.83 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Art Deco style ring is unique in its shape, designed at an angle with scrolled open work details. It features an old European cut diamond weighing 0.83ct pavé set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Cartier Diabolo Diamond Mystery Invisible Set Ruby K18 Yellow Gold Ring US 6.5
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.: 30490605 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Diabolo Diamond Invisible Set Ruby Ring ■Material: 12P Diamond, 8P Ruby, 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold ■Weight: 8.7g (Approx) ■Ring Size: EU: 53 /...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Double Target Ring in Platinum
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
Surrounding this beautiful diamond are two targets - one comprised of channel set 16 vibrant red French-cut rubies with a further ring of grain set with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring. Large ruby size.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Baiser Du Dragon ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 2003.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$11,894Sale Price|24% Off
No Heat Cabochon Ruby G.I.A. Set in Plat Ring with Marquise Diamonds
Located in Tampa, FL
No Heat Cabochon Ruby G.I.A. Set in Plat Ring with Marquise Diamonds Ruby: Weight - Approximately 3.39 Carats Measurements - 8.10 x 8.18 x 4.75 Shape - Cabochon Treatment - No Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco circular 0.33 ct diamond ruby ring in 18k gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular diamond ruby ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Art Deco period target ring, centered with a 0.33 carat old-cut diamond in a setting of 18 calibrated natural rubies, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Square Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring 3
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
1960s Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : In the spirit of antique Belle Epoque rings, this ruby-diamond ring sits perfectly on the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring. This beautifully made ET band ring features 2mm round brilliant cut natural diamonds and rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold Ring with 1 ct Natural No-Heat Ruby and 0.50 ct Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
14K white gold ring, 3.43 g, set with a natural ruby of approx. 1 ct (no heat) and a brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 0.50 ct. Ring size: US 6.25.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
A Platinum Art Deco Ring Set with Diamonds and An Oval Facetted Burma Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with an oval untreated Burma ruby (app. 0.8 carat) and old cut diamonds, France, circa 1920.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
A fine and rare Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring, English, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring. Set with a border of thirty two cushion shape French cut natural enhanced rubies in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weigh...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Ruby and Diamond “Trefle” Ring, 18KY Gold Size 6
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k yellow gold comes with original box Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels Circa: Contemporary Country: France Size: 6 (this ring can be resized Materials: 32 round brilliant-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful antique You and Me ring, set with a wave-shaped gold wire framing a brilliant-cut diamond and a claw-set ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18-Carat Gold Pompadour Engagement Ring with 0.91ct Pink Ruby and 0.15ct Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb 18-carat gold engagement ring, inspired by the classic Pompadour and Marguerite styles, set at its center with a vivid 0.91-carat pink ruby of remarkable transparency. This ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
A stunning vintage ring with a unique design from fine French jewelley house Mauboussin, set with a bezel rubover oval cut natural ruby and natural diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pompadour Model Ring in 18K Yellow and white Gold, Diamonds and 5.12K Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold, diamonds and 5.12K rubies Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold setting in its center a large prong-set ruby weighing 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
18 Carat yellow Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1950-60 4 Cabochon Rubies and 5 Diamonds, the central one is bigger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fine GCI-Certified 3.17 ct Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An exceptional natural unheated ruby of 3.17 carats, displaying a vivid, fiery red hue, the most coveted shade among connoisseurs. Its color glows from within, revealing the depth an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.42 carat ruby, 2.97 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique 1930s jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White 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
BOUCHERON Paris Clover Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.94 Ctw In Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clover cocktail ring designed by Boucheron. This is a beautiful clover-motif ring created in France by the iconic Parisian jewelry house of Boucheron.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$8,243Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Cultured Pearl Emerald Amethyst Diamonds Ruby White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold 18 Carat Cultured Pearl/Emerald/Amethyst /Diamonds/Ruby US Size 7.5 French Size 56
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Oval Ruby & Diamond Baguette Band
Located in New York, NY
Chic Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring. Heavy mounting with squared profile set with rich Oval Cabochon Ruby & complemented by 6 ultra white & clean Diamond Baguettes on either side. Has r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
ETERNITY Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.97 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring with natural red rubies. This is a modern full eternity band, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French, Egyptian Revival 'Papyrus' Ring by Victor Gérard
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This striking and unusual ring was made in the first quarter of the 20th century by French jeweller, Victor Gérard.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.95 Ct. Round Center Ruby and 2.10 Ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Cocktail Ring with a 0.95 ct. Center Round Ruby and 2.10 ct. Diamonds. The total weight is 7.60 grams. The Ring Size is US 6. SKU: 510-QGEMJPJ
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Natural Siamese Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 14 Weight: 0.63 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones II Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 4 x 2 mm. Number: 14 Weight: 1.40 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Ruby Ring Material: 18k yellow, rose, and white gold Hallmarks: Cartier 1995 47 750 D59118 Gemstones: Natural bezel-set ruby Design: Thr...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo 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 0.35 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set in a lovely openwork ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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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