18k White Gold Natural Round Pink Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Details--- Inspired by the natural beauty of genuine rubies. This anniversary ring combines the natural beauty of the gemstone with everyday luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total Diamond Weight 0.85 Carats G/H-VS Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold (Different metals available). 1 Oval Ruby 7.30x6.00mm Approx. 1.40 Carats Prong Set 2 Oval Diamonds 5.00x...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18k Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Italian Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold Ruby and Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Expertly handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold, the ring showcases a magnificent natural ruby, bezel set, weighing approximately 0.75 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
1.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 1.25ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorn your self and adds a touch of color and glamour on your look. Stunnig ring come in 18k gold with a lustruos Natural Burma Ruby of 1,25 Ct, fine grade , Perfect cut, common heat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.77 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.77 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 5.77...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 14k solid yellow gold ring features a natural precious ruby and emerald set in a bezel setting.
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Red Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate antique Victorian band is designed around a natural round red ruby in a buttercup setting with hand engraved details. Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1.28 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.28 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oltremare Gioielli Modern Twisted Gold Ring with Natural Rubies 18k Gold Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Oltremare Gioielli Details: 10 natural rubies (2.8mm each, approx. 0.82 Ct) Crafted in 18k gold for a luxurious feel Earth-textured surface with polished edges Customizable with ge...
Ruby, 18k Gold
2.21 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.21 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natura Round Cut Diamonds Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Beautiful 2 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond ring features a rectangular cushion-shaped ruby framed by 12 old european cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning look with this Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring, designed to capture timeless beauty and charm.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.40 Carat Unheated Winza Ruby Ring – GRS "Pigeon's Blood" Natural Ruby
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable statement ring showcasing an exceptionally rare 5.40 carat natural Winza ruby, certified by GRS (GemResearch Swisslab) as Vivid Red ("Pigeon's Blood") with no indication...
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.58ct natural rubies and diamonds ring Flat band*
Located in New York, NY
Clean clarity vivid red and transparent. .92ct natural round side diamonds G color vs2 clarity Ring is 8.5 mm wide 4.5 mm depth. 14 karat yellow gold 11.5 grams Size 7 and we ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Open Statement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Make a striking statement with this contemporary open-style bypass ring, crafted in warm 18K rose gold. Featuring two vibrant central motifs framed by geometric baguette and round br...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Precious 2.51ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This pre-owned big ring is a bold and exquisite creation, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Natural Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Natural Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring This stunning 1.65ctw Diamond Ruby Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Ruby Oval cut 2.52cts & Diamond 0.68cts 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
0.80 Carat Exquisite Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.80 Carats Exquisite Natural Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Round Ruby Weight is Approx. 0.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 5.3mm Ruby Treatment: Heating Ring size: 7 (...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Ruby Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 carats Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.64ct
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.64ct This ring has a natural Round/Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 1.10 carats and natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring showcasing approximately 1.5 carats of natural colorless diamonds, accented by twenty baguette-cut natural blue sapphires and four richly hued ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring A real statement piece - 3.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This ring has a natural 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Charming 0.84ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring radiates luxury and timeless charm with its 18K yellow gold setting, perfectly complementing 15 princess-cut rubies totaling 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k 750 White Gold - Pear Shape Ring: Natural Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White Gold Total Item Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Dimensions: Width 13.5mm X Height 15mm X Depth 6mm 1: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Heirloom 3.7cts Statement Madagascar Ruby Ring: Natural Diamonds, 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 14k gold ring featuring a stunning 3.68-carat oval Madagascar ruby (10x8mm), enhanced with fissure filling for added brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylized Ruby Diamond Gold Lion Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Stylized lion ring in white gold 14 kt covered by diamonds, with rubies eyes. diamond-1.43 kt rubies 0,40 kt Total weight 20gr ring size 6,25 RF +GUGEC RK.AAOAA130 For any enquires...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Ruby Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, India, 5.38ct
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 oval-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Diamond Ruby Band 14k White Gold cocktail Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Gross weight- 17.200grams Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 sterling silver Metal color- White gold Varmile Metal Hallmark- Yes Gemstone name- Diamond and Ruby Gemstone type- Natural ...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, ...
Natural 2.98Cts Emerald, 0.19Cts Ruby & 0.42Cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.91 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.91 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a natural Oval Cut 0.54 Carat Burmese Ruby which is surrounded by natural Round Cut Diamonds that w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.45 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.45 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Natural and simple ruby diamond ring with a pear cut 1.19 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by natural round cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Amethyst Faceted Oval Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Cushion Shape Amethyst ,measuring 32 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 63 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Ruby measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in 14 k...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$15,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,542Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped 1.40ct Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 1.40 ct Heart-shaped Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features one heart shaped Natural Red Ruby, weighing 1.40 carats, accented with Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.63 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring This Ring has a Oval Cut Natural Ruby that measures at approximately 7 mm x 4.5 mm and weighs at 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 CTW Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 1.00 Carat Pear Shape Gemstones and 0.35 Carat Natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Style Ring Hallmarked London 1971
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark J & P This stunning vintage ring showcases a captivating design crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.05 ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in 14k white gold, this ring is both durable and refined. -Center Stone: 2.05 ct natural ruby -Accent Stones: 0.60 ct round brilliant-cut diamonds -Diamond Qualit...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
NEW Natural Precious Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
It is sure to leave a lasting impression. New Never Worn Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Ruby in 14k Solid Yellow Gold.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring with 1.63 Carats Diamond & 0.84 Ruby in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.63carats ruby:0.84carats wex: 0.42 gold : 8.70 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time ...
Diamond, Ruby
Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2K Yellow Gold, Portuguese, circa 2020.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.56 Carats Exquisite Natural Burma Ruby 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.56 Carats Exquisite Natural Burma Ruby 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Natural Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.56 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 5 x 3mm Ruby Treatment: Heating Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 9.50 Carats Natural Ruby 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K gold , with a Natural Ruby of 9,50 carats, in perfect heart cut, spectacular color, fine quality, and natural Diamonds in round brilliant cut , of 3,40 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Oval Ruby Banana Leaf Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This mesmerizing 18K gold ring features a striking pear-cut natural ruby of 0.53ct, accentuated by 0.09ct of radiant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 1.53 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 1.53 TCW Certified $4,950 508584 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval Untreated Natural Ruby Engagement Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
They have a high color grade, natural vibrant red oval-cut natural rubies, weighing 1.92 carats, the ring is crafted in a timeless three-stone yellow and white 18k gold mounting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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