$680Sale Price|20% Off
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1960s cocktail ring is designed around a remarkable unheated natural ruby.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 1.18ct GIA Certified Ruby Ring With 1ctw Diamond Accents In 18kt Gold
Located in Lafayette, LA
Beautiful Natural 1.18ct GIA Certified Ruby Ring Set In Heavy 11.84g Gold With 1ctw Diamond Accents 1.18ct Ruby & Diamond Ring 1ctw Diamond Accents 18kt two tone gold Size 6.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.27 ct Natural Ruby, Red 0.09 ct Diamond (Color H, Clarity VS1) 0.04 ct Diamond (Color H, Clarity VS1) Total Gemstone Weight: 1.4 ct Ring Weight: 0.10 t oz (3.06 g), 14K Gold
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
At the center of this 14k yellow gold ring is a stunning 15.83 Carat Natural emerald cut Aquamarine, framed by two rows of vibrant calibre cut rubies which are accented by 14 round c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This teardrop halo ring features a 0.57-carat vibrant pinkish-red pear-cut ruby, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ruby Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 13.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (G color, VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire and ruby 0.38 ct. Ring size is ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.75 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$983Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18K Gold Handcrafted Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.5 grams. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.7 We can make a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 10.50 Carat Marquise Natural Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Gold cocktail ring with a total NATURAL diamond weight of approximately 5.25cts (32 stones) and a total NATURAL ruby weight of approximately 5.25cts (24 stones).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prong-set round ruby on the bypass resembles a flower bud. This ruby butterfly ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
$2,106Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1 ct. Ring size is US 9.25 We can make any...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.50 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.83 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.83 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Carved Amethyst Ball Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Amethyst Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with a round Ruby cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter in the center is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank. I...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs-vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6.2 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.08 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.60 Ct Natural Ruby Size 7 2.8 grams
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Gold Band Ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Natural Stone: Ruby Carat Weight: 0.6 Ct.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels Dainty Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This dainty solitaire ring features a 0.42 carat natural ruby Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage an ring in 14k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamomd totaling approximately 0.60 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.47 Carat Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.47 Carat Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rose Cut Diamonds Accent Stones: Natural Rubies Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 6 (We offer fre...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold & 800 Silver Shield Ring with Ruby & Natural Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 20th Century / Vintage Antique Bourbon-Victorian Revival Style Style: Classical Navette / Pierced Shield Cluster Ring Item Type: Fine Statement / Cocktail Ring Metal Compo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Natural Pinkish Red Ruby & Diamond Floral Motif Ring in 14K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
0.91 carat round cut pinkish red color natural ruby in 14k white and yellow gold floral motif ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: SquareMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat...
Ruby, Gold
Ruby Horizon - Natural Old Mine Ruby set with Yellow Diamonds in 18K Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings glow. Ruby Horizon shines forward. A vivid Burmese ruby forms the blazing heart of Ruby Horizon — an extraordinary No‑Heat Red GRS‑Certified Ruby (8.43 cts) that radiates...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.36 ct Natural Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with octagon shaped ruby in center and halo of Clu...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring features an array of perfectly matched calibre-cut rubies channel-set within her signature green gold borders.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Heated Round Ruby and Marquise Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ruby diamond ring can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$932Sale Price / item|20% Off
Estate Pear-Shaped Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Everyday Wear
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 0.69 carat pear-cut ruby set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain St...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Both Ring Together Dimensions: Lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural round ruby ring is set with marquise diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds in 14K solid white gold, creating a refined design that feels both elegant and timeless.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, 2.22 Carats
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, 2.22 Carats Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Channel Set Natural Baguette Cut One-Row Ruby Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid white gold sets this stunning natural baguette cut ruby ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Solstice - Natural Burma Mogok Ruby No Heat Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings feel like a moment in time. Ruby Solstice glows with the warmth and brilliance of a sunlit turning point. At its center burns a 3.94‑carat Burmese ruby, Mogok‑sourced, No...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby 5 Stone Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 0.90CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.60 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 5 stones R6417Y75R ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 14k gold, circa 1950s, set with natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.02 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.10 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Real Natural AAA Ruby Diamond Sterling silver white gold-plated ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Royal Floral ruby 925 silver ring consists of: Gross weight- 3.400grams Diamond- Excellent cut diamonds Gemstone name- Ruby Gemstone type- Natural real Metal- Silver Metal purity...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New
Located in Warren, NJ
Natural Ruby and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.7cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 6.7ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.1cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Gorgeous 4.1ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with shimmering natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Art Deco Style Three Stone Filigree Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing brilliant romantic passion, this ruby three stone ring features three natural rubies in a classic linear arrangement.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz & Natural Ruby Halo Style Ring Size 7 #19024
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz & Natural Ruby Halo Style Ring Size 7 This stunning statement ring features one round cabochon cut rutilated quartz with a natural ruby halo featuri...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 4.50CTW G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style Size 7 diamonds – 1.25ct, ruby – 3.25ct R7455WR ALL OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.75 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold, 1.4ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring showcases a 1.4 carat natural pear-cut ruby set in, 14K white gold.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
12 Carat Natural Ruby 3.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby ring set with an oval ruby weighing approximately 12 carats, and 2 pear shape rubies weighing approximately 0.50 carats. The oval ruby is surrounding with approximately 3 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$19,196Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold ladies ring with natural Burma ruby and diamonds Ring shank tested positive for 18kt gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring Size 7 Approximately 1.5 ct of natural rubies in Oval shape Ring Size7 ( can be altered ) Diamonds: approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified 0.67 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.313 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Square Carat: 0.67 ct Colour: Red ...
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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