$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
HUGE natural ruby ring 16.9mm custom designer ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Designer ring with natural rubies weighing 5.80 carats, 100% natural and untreated and diamonds weighing 0.34 carats in 18KT yellow gold, ring is size 6 with width of 16.9mm This rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond In 18K White Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* This natural ruby and diamond ring is masterfully crafted 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Eternity Band Ring in White Gold and Natural Rubies
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Vintage Eternity Band Ring from the 1990s. Made of 18k white gold (750/1000), it is set with 22 natural princess-cut rubies in an invisible setting all around the band, with a total ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rendered in 18 karat yellow and white gold, the piece is centered by a captivating natural ruby cabochon of rich, medium red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma ruby solid 14K white gold ring eternity band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby in 14K white gold is a true style statement.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$930Sale Price|40% Off
18K White Gold 1.60ct Natural Baguette Ruby Band Ring, Unisex
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Pinkish red rubies of good quality cut and arranged beautifully into this white gold band ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 0.95 carats and has natural round cut diamonds that weigh 0.30 carats, (Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Wide Band Bow
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Wide Band Bow This high-end estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with the highest quality Earth-mined French-cut Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This lovely ring features one oval cabochon ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 41 round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$399Sale Price / item|35% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring July Birth Stone Ring Zodiac July Stone Ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Oval Ruby Weight is: Approx. 10.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6 x 4mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Filling Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 0.80cts & Fancy Diamond 0.52cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful Natural No Heat Ruby Eternity Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful eternity ring set with natural no heat rubies. Ring size: 6.5 US. Weight: 3.4 g.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring Ballerina Ruby Diamond Ring with a Oval Cut 0.68 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 12 Round Cut Diamonds that w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Oval Flexible Size Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold natural ruby ovals of size 5x4 mm juxtaposed to each other.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Ct Natural Ruby Cluster Mens Ring 14K Gold Ruby Emerald Band Unique Design
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Mozambique Ruby and Zambian Emerald Cluster Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring, Ruby Emerald Statement Ring** A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted 1...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sylvie 10k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with .40 CT Natural Rubies
Located in Greeneville, TN
❤️ Gemstones: .40 CT of vivid natural rubies—timeless stones symbolizing love, strength, and passion 💎 Accent Diamonds: .25 CTW natural diamonds add sparkle, brilliance, and eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 0.90 Carat
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a harmonious combination of natural rubies and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K White Gold 2.45 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K White Gold 2.45 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Style: Ruby & Diamond Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: Approximately 2.45 carats of GIA C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$442Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.63cts Diamond & Ruby 0.84cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 1.03 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring combines the rich red hue of natural rubies with the brilliance of white diamonds, creating a timeless and elegant design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 0.99 carats ruby mounted in high profile. Handcrafted masterpiece design set in high polished 18 karats Yellow gold. Statemen...
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.67 ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring features a dazzling array of 68 natural round white diamonds and 2 natural rubies meticulously set to enhance their sparkle and allure
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10Ct Stunning Natural Ruby & Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $5,000.00 Total Natural Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.90 Carats Rubies Treatment: Heat T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 5.99 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 5.99 TCW Certified $6,959 601239 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,747Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Refined, precious, and enduring, it represents the perfect union between goldsmithing tradition and the natural beauty of precious stones. Ring weight 4.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower This nice vintage estate Natural diamonds and Genuine Earth mined Red Ruby ring is finely crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.1 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Width: 3.2mm Size: 4....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,000.00 Ruby Treatment: Heat Total Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.40c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
An expression of glamour and artistry, this 18kt gold ring is a breathtaking statement piece. At its center lies a magnificent certified natural ruby weighing 1.78 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.83ct, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Marquise Eye Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating fusion of classic and modern, this 18K gold ring features a marquise-cut natural ruby of 0.26ct, enhanced by a dazzling arrangement of 0.31ct natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Splendid Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $2,000.00 Total Natural Round Cut Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.25 Carats Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Dome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This pretty 18k yellow gold dome ring centers around a bezel-set oval-shaped cabochon ruby weighing over five carats, surrounded by almost two carats of pavé-set round diamonds. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 0.47ct Asscher Cut Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.00cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby. The war...
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Emerald Solitaire Ring with Invisible Set Ruby 14K Gold Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Gemstone Cocktail Ring** A striking celebration of color and craftsmanship, this han...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Halo Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 8.68 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 CTW round G-H VS natural diamonds.Center diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
New Handmade 18K Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.1 grams. Totally is center diamond 0.68 ct. All diamond is totally 1.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G-H color vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire and Ruby 0.30 carat. Ring size is US ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Designer Made, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Ring Band 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.08 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.08CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.20 grams 3 mm in widt...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring Natural Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Bridal Ring, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, Unique Emerald Ruby Ring** A distinctive expression of romance and craftsmanship, this handcra...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Natural Siam Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent 18K white gold ring showcasing a natural cushion-cut Siam ruby weighing 3.71 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A classic trilogy engagement ring stars a natural deep, rich red ruby weighing 1.04 carat flanked by a matched pair of brilliant-cut diamonds G-H/VS2-SI1 weighing over 0.72 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
$344Sale Price|26% Off
Natural earth mined diamonds gold plated sterling silver Ruby ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
ILIANA 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Set with Ruby and Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold, this charming vintage-style ring features a vibrant oval-cut ruby at its center, accented by delicate natural diamonds arranged in a halo design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 3.64 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Ruby and Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 3.64 TCW Certified $4,950 310635 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.51 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby and Sapphire Quality Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.51 TCW Certified $3,950 310636 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more than ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,860Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ruby Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Gold Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent ring features a GIA certified 2.60 carat natural ruby in a cushion cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIT & GFCO Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.204 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.55 Colour: - C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified $4,950 310583 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Quality Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified $5,950 310542 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ‘Duchess’ antique ring is claw set with 2 rubies separated by a small bezel set rose- cut diamond with a natural baroque pearl above.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
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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