18KT Yellow Gold Band Ring Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This band ring is divided along its surface into ten concave parts. It comes from the study of medieval goldsmiths and is enriched with cabochons of emeralds, sapphires and rubies th...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold, Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to fit natural Burma Ruby Ring. The approximate weight of the ring in an average size 7 US is 13 grams.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 1980s Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking expression of late 20th-century Italian glamour, this sculptural cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid combination of emeralds, ruby...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Onyx, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby, Diamonds, Platinum Retrò Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic flower ring in platinum structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Italian Golden South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Blackened 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Italian South Sea pearl, ruby and diamond ring, crafted in blackened 18k gold.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Citrine 18k Gold ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rose Gold 21g magnificent citrine 12cts surrounded by ruby princess cut. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your ...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
Antique style gold and silver ring with diamonds and oval ruby ct 0.95 This antique-style ring is made of 18k gold and 925 sterling silver. In the center is an oval-shaped Ruby surr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Elegant Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Favero
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous ring by Favero features one 0.49ct Round Brilliant Cut Ruby set with 16 Round cut Diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.31cts in an 18Kt White Gold setting. The weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 4-RND-0,84 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 26-RND-0,96 1/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail Ring 1980s, Italian work
Located in Monaco, MC
A bold architectural vision realized in gold and gemstone, this extraordinary Italian cocktail ring transforms the geometry of nature into wearable sculpture.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$5,964Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 16-RND-0,42 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 12-RND-0,17 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 30-RND 57-0,15-4/6 Ruby 5-RND-0,94 Т(3)/3 Pink Sapphire 58-RND-0,35 1/2 Weight 7.11 gram Size 6.5 With a heritage of anci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Cherishing the importance of nurturing Italian culture, artisan craftsmanship and sustaining the ancient crafts that are under pressure in Italian society today, Gabriella was inspir...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammer Finish Two-Tone 18 Karat Italian Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This dramatic navette ring is quite the spectacular find! Sleek and slender, this romantic gem has a delightful and intriguing design. The diamond-sprinkled openwork navette shape f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful 3-stone ring . 1.20 ct oval ruby. 4 diamonds, approximately 0.10carats each, G color, Vs clarity. Finger size 6.5 US (can be made any size).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Floral Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Floral cocktail ring set in 18ct two tone gold with natural rubies of around 0.50ct total and small contouring diamonds, 1960s period circa stamped ITALY.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring Silver and 18k Gold Cluster Design Natural Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Ring with a Cluster of Natural Ruby Stones Approx ruby area size 17 x 13 mm Mostly Sterling Silver 925 and the bezel is Real 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Oval Cut Ruby Rose Gold Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Engagement ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with oval cut ruby 0.65 ctw.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Buccellati Blossoms Ruby Sterling Silver Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Blossoms Ruby Sterling Silver Ring, Italian Blossoms flowers made of sterling silver with round-cut bezel-set rubies of approximately 0.10 carat; marked Buccellati, Italy...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Rubies 9K Rose Gold Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural ruby oval cut and 10 rubies on the ring shoulders.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Diamond Ruby Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 18kt white gold composed of a central ruby surrouyunded by a crown of diamonds. diamonds 0.89kt ruby 2.8kt tot weight 9.3gr r.f. fcgg For any enquires, please contact...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamonds 9K White Gold Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural ruby oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.80ct Ruby
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant ring crafted in 18-karat white gold, a refined piece of jewelry that combines harmonious design with the finest quality materials. The solid and finely worked setting feature...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds enternally and, in the middle, rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Natural Ruby Eyes Leopard Statement Ring Made in Italy Circa 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K gold Italian leopard ring featuring marquise-shaped natural ruby eyes.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.06 Ct GIA Round Diamond Round Emeralds Rubies Italian Flag Platinum Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Italian Flag Lover GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent Specs. a stunning classic, incredibly beautiful diamond set in a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby Sterling Silver Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver ring set with a crazy cut quartz over ruby.
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Cabochon Gold Chain Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s 18k gold chain ring by Bvlgari, with oval ruby cabochon (approx. 2.08ct). Ring size 7.25-7.5, widest point of the ring is 10mm. Marked: Bvlgari. Weight - 7.5 grams.
Ruby, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower design of diamonds and some rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby Ring Cabochon Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds 5.60 Carat 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape / Dome approx size 12 x 10...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds surrounded by little rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by rubies that are surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby, Garnets, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Fly Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
On the neck, an onyx with a diamonds and, as body, a ruby. As eyes, two garnets. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gross weight: 7 grams. Origin Italy, 1980 * the jewel comes with warranty and gemological report in a nice ring box
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful ring featuring a central ruby and 20 Diamonds Ruby 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.3mm, approx 1ct Marked: KW 18k 49957 58123 Ring top 15 x 13mm. Ring size 5.5 (Sizable) Total Weight: 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Stylized Ruby Diamond Gold Lion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Stylized lion ring in white gold 14 kt covered by diamonds, with rubies eyes. diamond-1.43 kt rubies 0,40 kt Total weight 20gr ring size 6,25 RF +GUGEC RK.AAOAA130 For any enquires...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
18 Karat Italy Unisex Huge 3.40 Carat Diamonds Ruby Lioness Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Deco Lioness Ring Mens / Ladies 2.00ct. White diamonds, F-G color Vs-1 Vs-2 clarity. 1.00ct. Natural Fancy yellow diamonds. .40ct. Natural rubies (in eyes and mouth) ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and, externally, a round of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central diamonds surrounded by rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and rubies .
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds Rubies Opal Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cluster ring in 14k yellow gold mounted with opal in the center surrounded by a rubies and diamonds crown. Diamonds 0.47 kt Rubies 3.44 kt Opal 1.60 gr/ 1.9 cm x 1.05 cm Tot.Weight ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby. The larger center stone in a dome sh...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and, between of theem, rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Carat Rich Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning ruby and diamond ring features a rich red 1.60 carat ruby accented by bright white diamonds. The ruby’s red hue is absolutely fantastic, and stands out strikingly against th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond 'Trombino' ring. An important piece, set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby, with an approximate weight of 4.42 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Macri Classica Model Ring ca 1960s
Located in Napoli, NA
The surface is wavy and embellished with round cut rubies. Has a total weight of 4.70 grams. The size is 6 Band width 4.4 mm Excellent condition, Made in 1960s, Italy CONDITION: P...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Snake ring in 14k white gold mounted with all diamonds and a ruby on the head.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,313Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Three in One Cluster Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Ruby11-RND-0,3 Т(3)/3 Weight 6.2 gram Size US 7 With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires Rubyes Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fabulous 14 kt white gold ring, all enriched with sapphires, 8.74 ct rubies and 0.83 ct diamonds. Total weight g 15.25 Rubini sapphires ct 8.74 Diamonds ct 0.83 Size eng 16.5 Size fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Damiani 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant ring by Damiani, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with natural diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,440Sale Price|20% Off
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Circa 1970 Manufacturer: Buccellati Country of Origin: Italy Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 7.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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