IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.00CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.00 grams 5/16 inch in width Size 7 16 diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.10CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set, 2.50 grams 3.5 mm in width Size 7 5 diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Purple Star Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Ruby and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon oval center natural, no heat ruby set in a open work 18k white gold setting with 44 round accent diamonds. 1 oval cabo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,753Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Ruby and Natural Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The centerpiece of this artistic ring features a natural rich red ruby masterfully cut into an elegant round shape, weighing 0.51 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Impressive Natural Ruby Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14KT white gold Ruby Diamond ring. Natural ruby 12.23ct (18.62 x 12.93 x 4.73mm).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby encased in prong basket with diamond on side studded in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your personality. It makes the person more aware and more focused. Designed with oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
TJD 0.35 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of elegance, this contemporary halo ring is handcrafted in luminous 14 karat white gold and designed to highlight the vibrant beauty of natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural No Heat Madagascar Ruby 1.55ct Cluster Ring with Diamonds in Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant cluster ring set in gold, centered with a natural unheated ruby from Madagascar weighing 1.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,833Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural & Diamond Coral Rose Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications Style: Contemporary High Jewelry / Cocktail Ring / Toi et Moi Metal: 18kt White Gold (Solid) Total Weight: 18.20 Grams Central Ruby: 1 Natural Carved Ruby (19.00 C...
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Natural Opal Ruby Cabochon Serpent Statement Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful symbol of everlasting love, this Serpent Opal Ring is crafted in solid 9K yellow gold with a luminous natural opal embraced by an elegant snake bypass design.
Ruby, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
$56,000Sale Price|34% Off
IGI Certified 6.03ct Burma Ruby 3.61ct Natural Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Immerse yourself in luxury with this extraordinary 18K yellow and white gold ring, featuring a magnificent 6.03-carat Burma ruby in a skilfully crafted oval mixed-cut.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Snake Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. Ring size is us 7 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K 585 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Ruby Half Band Ring Metal Type: 14K Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Carat Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Silver 800 Natural Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Navette Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 5.27 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.75 CTW old mine cut natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire And Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald And Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant impression with this Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring, designed with soft elegance and romantic charm.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.52 carat. Ring size is US 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Mozambique Ruby Statement Signet Ring in 14K White Gold, Modern Design
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern signet ring showcases a 0.74 carat natural Mozambique ruby set in 14K White Gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Natural Ruby Burma : 1 / 2.05 Carats The ring is currently a size 7 and can be resized at free of cost .
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the dramatic beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural 0.95 Carat Ruby Gemstone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant natural ruby band ring showcases timeless beauty with a refined modern silhouette.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Impressive Natural Ruby Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14KT white gold Ruby Diamond ring. Natural ruby 12.23ct (18.62 x 12.93 x 4.73mm).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 2.80CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.30 grams 2.5 mm in width Size 7 23 rubies MM40YR ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,155Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning Solid 14K Gold ring featuring a vivid 7Ă—5 mm oval Mozambique ruby elegantly accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Stackable Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is an elegant natural ruby full eternity band ring, beautifully crafted to showcase a continuous, unbroken sequence of gemstones symbolizing eternal love.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,578Sale Price|20% Off
4.3cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning 4.3ct Madagascar ruby centerpiece (10Ă—8mm) shines in rich 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Natural Tear Drop Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring #R14
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Details--- This ring features a round natural Sri Lanka 0.86ct Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Natural oval ruby and diamond engagement ring hand crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
A Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Macau, MO
A fabulous natural ruby and diamond ring, A pigeon’s blood colour oval brilliant-cut ruby weighing 2.99cts, sourced in Burma, surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds extending to ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Enamel Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,665Sale Price|20% Off
2.8cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 2.8-carat Madagascar ruby ring set in solid 14k gold, featuring an 8mm round-cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Octagon 5.46 Ct Natural Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love which w...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 1.40 ct. Ring size ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Moonstone and Ruby natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, 7US, Certified
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Moonstone and Ruby gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory label certificate for the ring.
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18K Gold 0.70ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterpiece of mid-century sophistication, this vintage statement ring centers a magnificent 0.70-carat emerald-cut ruby. Hand-selected for its deep, crystalline crimson hue, the r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,428Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted 1.75ct Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 1.75 carat round-cut natural ruby set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.97 Carat Oval-Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A graduated row of oval-cut natural rubies forms the center of this contemporary wide band ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.14 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.14 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat W...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.78 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Natural Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
An important and charming jewel, perfect for those who love unique statement pieces and wish to wear a ring of sophisticated, everlasting style. Main Features: Type: Floral cocktai...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring, Set In 18ct Gold A unique combination of natural Yellow Oval Diamond and cushion shape Ruby, this ring is a one of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.00CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.00 grams 5/16 inch in width Size 7 16 diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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