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
$3,088Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carats (H-I color, VS1-SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural rubies totaling...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
$19,127Sale 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
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
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 2.40 Carat Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow & White Gold Cocktail Ring set with 2.40 Carats Natural Cabochon Ruby & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 prong set 18 K White Gold: 10 gram Stamped 750 Ring Size 5 ( can be altered for no charge ) Large 4 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.00 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Natural 1.38Ct Emerald Cut Ruby Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1 natural emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.38 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 1.38Ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1 natural emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.38 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
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
$1,924Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.97 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.25 Ct Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Elegantly crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold, this natural ruby and diamond engagement ring showcases timeless sophistication with a refined modern silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut ruby in center with round and diamond halo around and on shank and baguette cut diamonds set be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
No hidden fees. 💎 A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.15 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 1.38ct Round Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The rubies are expertly secured in a refined 18k white gold shared-prong setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,052Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Mozambique Ruby Pear Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handmade halo engagement ring showcases a one vibrant natural Mozambique pear-cut ruby totaling 0.65 carats set in 14k white gold at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. 💎 A vintage navette ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 carats (G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby, Diamond and Pearl, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.40 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond & 12.5mm Pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Princess Cut Ruby and White Diamond 1.14 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing ruby ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold setting with natural princess cut red ruby's complimented by natural white baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Aquamarine Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This captivating contemporary Toi et Moi bypass ring from Chaya Jewellery, exquisitely handcrafted in warm, luminous 18k yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow & White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Ruby Shape: Round cut Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.60 CTW Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 1.90 grams 2.5 mm in width Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold 1.15 Carat Natural Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 2 Carat Natural Marquise Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,229Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Emerald And Caliber Cut Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A newly made ring in 18k gold, set with natural side ruby and sapphires totaling approximately 0.70 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.83 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.83 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring A simple and beautiful ring with a 1.08 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Ruby as its center and natural Round...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage Art Deco style ring in 18k gold, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural calibre cut rubies totaling approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in 18k gold, circa 1920s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.06 carats and natural rubies totaling approximately 1.13 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heirloom Jewelry - 3.12cts Burma Ruby Ring w Natural Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, this 3.12 carat Burma ruby heirloom ring showcases a vibrant 10x8mm oval ruby surrounded by a scintillating halo of earth-mined diamonds. The sol...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,574Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats (F color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,822Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Statement Ring Item Code :- SER-24568 Gross Wt. :- 3.00 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.77 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.38 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMO...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage band ring in 14k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats (G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.40 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,059Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Caliber Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1970s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats (H color, SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 1.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats (G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.60 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique ring in 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.47 carats (G-H color, VVS1-VS1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.23 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Ruby Birthstone Diamond Stacking Promise Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut diamond set in the center of half diamond and half ruby set band making a dainty stacka...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 14K Gold 20ctw Natural No Heat Sapphire Ruby Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A captivating vintage cluster ring circa the 1950s, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcasing an impressive mosaic of natural, untreated sapphires.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.50 Carat Natural Ruby, Diamond and Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.50 Carats of Natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 4.5 Carat Natural Ruby and Baguette Diamond, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 4.5 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Cadillac Diamond Natural Oval Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K White Gold Ring featuring a Natural deep reddish-purple oval-cut Ruby, weighing 4 Carats at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,446Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage ring in 18k gold, circa 1980s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats (H-I color, VS-SI1-SI2-I1 clarity) and natural rubies totaling approximately 0.8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.63 Carats F/VS1 Diamonds 5.50 Carats Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this statement ring combines the rich color of the natural ruby with the luminous sparkle of F-color, VS1-clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Pink Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A certified Natural Ruby set with a halo of diamonds around. All made in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,152Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Pear Shaped Natural Ruby Wave Ring in 14K White Gold Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted wave ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural ruby weighing approximately 0.66 carats, beautifully set in 14K white gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Ruby Cabochon Stackable Ring Handmade in 22 Karat Matte Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Natural pink Ruby Cabochon delicately set in 22K matte finish yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luminous 0.70 carat Ruby and Natural Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 18k yellow gold halo ring showcases a captivating ruby as its centerpiece. Surrounding the ruby are twelve sparkling diamonds in J color and VS clarity, enhancing the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Horse Shoe Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. 💎 A newly made horse shoe ring in 18k gold, set with natural old cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.47 carats (H-I color, VS1 clarity) and natural sapphire and emerald and rub...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,106Sale Price|20% Off
15kt Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique three-stone ring crafted in 15kt gold with platinum settings, centring on a natural cabochon ruby of vivid pinkish-red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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