Marquise Ruby Diamond Waterfall Ballerina Ring Retro Cocktail Fashion Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Marquise Ruby and Diamond Waterfall Ballerina Ring. The antique Retro ring is centered with an oval faceted Ruby. The ring cascades down with an undulating halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$2,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with marquise shaped rubies in center and halo of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$508Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Marquise Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Set in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape repr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Nari Fine Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Diamond Ring, Size 7
Located in beverly hills, CA
Created by Nari Fine Jewels, Marquise Ruby & Diamond Ring features 0.40 carat of marquise cut rubies highlighted with 7 round diamonds. Intricately crafted with a face of 6.3 mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond Border Triple Row Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 9 re...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Marquis Red Rubies and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 3 mar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.53 Carat Ruby and 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.53 carat ruby and 1.03 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1950. Set with 10 round brilliant yellow diamonds (appx 0.80 carats) and 11 marquise shaped ru...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Classic Marquise-Cut Ruby with Round-Cut Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Marquise-cut 1 pcs 0.57 carat Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Height: 9.7 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail This nice vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. The ring is set with natural marquise cut Rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Floral Gemstone Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold cluster gemstone and diamond ring features a marquise shaped ruby and emerald and mixed cut diamonds. The total w...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 6.75CTW G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Prong style Size 7 diamonds - 1.37ct, rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 11.7 Carats Carved Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 10 x 22 mm marquis shaped flower carved pink ruby cabochon is held in a handmade 18K gold "multiple hearts with jawan" decorated bezel setting atop a slightly tapered similarly orn...
Ruby, 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
Certified 3.01 Carat Marquise Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Burmese Red Marquise cut Certified Ruby weighing 3.01 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds. Flanking the center stone are two brilliant cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring Love is an eternal feeling that fills our heart with joy and enchanting renditions. It is a symphony o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500
Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring A white gold ring set with a center marquise diamond approximately 1.78ct with a halo of marquise rubies surrounded by round diamonds Rubies total appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
East to West Marquis Ruby and Diamond Ring Band
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold ring with east to west marquis rubies and diamonds. Features 18K white gold 1.23 carat total weight in rubies .25 carat total weight in diamonds Ring size 6, can be s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 2.71 Carats with Diamond 2.59 Carats Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 2.59 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,524Sale Price|35% Off
14kt Yellow Gold Retro Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980s, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and captivating, this 14 karat gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring is designed to make an unforgettable statement. The spring band forms a striking peak silhouette, drawing the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78Cts Red Ruby & 0.24Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn this dazzling diamond ruby ring. Encrusted with center row of 7 prong set marquise shape medium red rubies weighing 0.78 carat with side rows of round brilliant cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.28 Carat Marquise-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 6x3 Marquise-cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.28 Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$599Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Fancy Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Ring. Unique designed ring featuring a 0.38 carat ruby with a deep red colour. Has an excellent marquise/navette cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,728Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with marquise shaped ruby and bl...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
White Diamond Marquise and Ruby Baguette Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.14 ct. white diamond marquise shape with 0.87 ct. good quality red ruby baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.5.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.65 carats and Ruby 2.71 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.83 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. There are 3.30 carats of rubie...
Diamond, Ruby
0.41 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring style showcasing a 0.41-carat marquise cut diamond, surrounded by a single row of baguette shape 14 rubies weighing 0.71 carats and another row of 28 brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.03 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide tapered open work flower ring, set with 14 marquise sapphires and 12 marguise rubies with 41 round accent diamonds, set in 14k white gold wide band setting. 14 marquise blue s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring and Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile piece! 1.86 carat fine marquise shape Ruby 3.70 carats of white round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds. Set in platinum. The Ruby and Diamond portion...
Diamond, Ruby
$1,950 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .08 carats Ruby & .04 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,100 / item
Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Marquise Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K Gold and sterling silver. This beautiful marquise ring is hand set in 4.54 carats ruby and .29 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
0.72 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Half-Eternity Engagement Ring featuring a total of 0.72 Carats Natural Ruby and 0.70 Carats of Diamond accents set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Rubies are referred to as "Ratn...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500 / item
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.71 carats mother of pearl, .35 carats ruby and .46 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise 1.16 Carat Rubies and Round Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k rose gold eternity band with 7 diamonds totaling 0.36 carats and 6 marquise-shaped rubies totaling 1.16 carats. - Finger size 7.25, can be sized upon request - G/H color, SI1/SI...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Ruby Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Stacking 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic Marquise Ruby and Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring. The eight vivid red Rubies are Marquise Cut. On either side of the central rubies are a row of sparkling white Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead granulation and a unique velvet background finished. This gorgeous band ring features ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.86 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length:0.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring. The total approx carat is 1 carat. The ring is made of 18k solid yellow gold and weights 4.5 grams. The r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery designer Joke Quick, crafted with unparalleled precision and care. This exceptional piece features a magnificent fancy orange b...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design multicolor ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is all hand made with Byzantine workmanship and has granulation work which is done microscopically. It features Bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
14K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring, USA, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring. The ring features a lavender jade marquise cabochon measuring 21.1 x 9.72mm with fourteen round Rubies all prong-set measuring 2.35...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Spectacular 6 Carats Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
Make a statement with this one-of-a-kind ring, designed to stand out from the crowd. Its centre stone is a large ruby featured in an elegant marquise cut, whose deep red colour is am...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 0.58 Carat Marquise Antique Reproduction Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This 0.58 Carat ring has a center marquise cut diamond with the total carat weight of 0.58 accented with ruby stones with the carat weight of 0.57 and surrounded with diamonds with t...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats with Diamond 1.09 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies Yellow gold ring with round cut diamonds and twelve marquise cut rubies around. Rich and stunning design. 8.15 ct of Rubies. 4.10 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
.94 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond band ring. .18ct round brilliant cut center diamonds with 10 marquise cut rubies and 18 round brilliant cut diamonds in a swirl cluster setting. 1 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Ruby, Black Diamond with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats, Black Diamond 2.07 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened do...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine granulation workmanship and a unique velvet background. The gorgeous ring features a center 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Diamond, ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design multicolor 18 Karat Yellow Gold band ring is all hand made with Byzantine workmanship and has granulation work which is done microscopically. It features a mar...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin band ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band ring is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold beads and has a velv...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Double Dolphin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer double-headed Dolphin Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with granulation workmanship creating a stunning double-headed dolphin, a Greek symbol of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Ruby 4.63 carats and Diamond 1.29 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.15 Carat Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond Split Shank Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring style showcasing a long marquise cut ruby, set in a chic intertwined halo design micro-pave set with round brilliant diamonds. A truly beautiful piece of je...
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.
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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