Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 6.26 Carat Ruby and .75 Carat Diamond Ring
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut rubies highlight the center bezel set oval ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scalloped Halo Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K White and Yellow Gold- GIA 524106858
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Scalloped Halo Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K White and Yellow Gold- GIA 5241068588 A richly detailed statement ring centered with a 2.90-carat oval mixed-cut red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.89 ctw Diamond & Tanzanian Cabochon Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Mid-Century jewel offers both rarity and timeless appeal. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Setting Style: Prong Band Style: Plain Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Oval Shaped Art Deco Style Mosaic Cocktail Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The cocktail ring makes a nice statement on the hand. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Ruby and Diamond HALO ring. 10k Yellow Gold Ribbed shank Ruby Halo ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Red Band Color: Yellow Style: Art Nouveau Wonderful ring, very rare to find. 10k Yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.66 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, white gold set, three stone/trilogy ring; an addition to our vintage jewellery and estate ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.58 Carat Oval Thai Ruby & Diamond Halo Retro Wide Frame Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 2.58 Carat Oval Cut Thai Ruby with Diamond Three Rings Of Round Cut Diamond Halo in Two Tone 18k Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by 2 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring was designed by Nino Verita of Italy.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Double Row Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring showcasing a lively oval cut ruby, set an 18k yellow gold mounting accented with two rows of step-cut baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Lotus GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: 1864 Hallmark: Birmingham England Head Width: 9.3mm Head Height: 3.5mm Shank Width: Tapering to 2.6mm Weight: 3.4 Grams Finger Size: 8 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.55 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Ruby Pavé Cocktail Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A bold cocktail ring centred by a large cushion-cut natural ruby in a rich pinkish-red hue. Layers of pavé-set round rubies sweep around the centre stone and across the sculptural sp...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 3.25 Carats of Natural Rubies & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mozambique Ruby and Pink Opal Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulata Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a vibrant oval ruby at its center, surrounded by sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, the ring is beautifully accented with intricate gold scrollwork, delicate granulati...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.37 CT Diamond & 2.06 CT Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
An impressive diamond and ruby three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold, centered by a substantial 2.37-carat round brilliant-cut diamond. The center diamond is beautifully framed by tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity SI ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2.42 Carat Oval Ruby Multi Layer Ring 1.23 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-21109 Gross Wt. :- 17.25 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 16.52 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.23 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt. :- 2.42 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Add this beautiful ring to your jewelry collection today! 850 Yellow Gold (gold purity slightly above 20k) 2.52ct Oval Cabochon-cut Ruby 0.4ct - 16 Ruby Square Stones 0.75ct - 43 Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a unique velvet background.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Rossella Ugolini 2 Carat Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Rings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Oval cut Ruby White Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold East West Cluster Rings.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
RUCHI Oval-Shape Pink Sapphire and Baguette Ruby Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire- 2.35 Cts Ruby- 1.47 Cts
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|35% Off
Ruby vintage style 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. 14k gold ring with ruby. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,804Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 3.59 CTW Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.59 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 11 x 8 mm Gross Weight - 3.069 ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Star Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Star Cabochon Ruby yellow gold men's Ring. The center piece of the ring is an oval shaped 5.10ct star ruby.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 2.48cts and Diamond 0.98cttw Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A ravishing, rich cherry red oval-cut ruby, weighing 2.48carats, radiates between of bright baguette diamonds and rows of smaller seamlessly-set further embellished on the sides with...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pompadour Model Ring in 18K Yellow and white Gold, Diamonds and 5.12K Rubies
Located in Paris, FR
Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold, diamonds and 5.12K rubies Pompadour model ring in 18K yellow and white gold setting in its center a large prong-set ruby weighing 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectrum 14K White Gold 3.07-Ct Oval-Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Its timeless, high-impact design makes it a quintessential choice for those seeking a luxurious piece for special occasions or an elevated fine jewelry collection. Design Style: Ov...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
80s Portuguese Ruby Diamond Ring 19k Yellow Gold Cocktail Sz 10.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 19k yellow gold (circa 1980s). 4 oval cut rubies measure 5.5mm x 3.5mm. 28 single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.28 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby faceted buff top 18 K white and yellow gold Engagement ring with 78 white and 78 yellow diamonds. This unique ring has both colors of gold in it - yellow and white. The cent...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby vintage ring. 14k yellow gold ring with blue Ruby, rose sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,028Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant five stone ring features a 0.34 carat oval ruby set 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,447Sale Price|30% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine Style workmanship and a unique velvet background decorated with princes oval and round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the stunning Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and certified by GIA as having no heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds Verneuil Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,204Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Ruby & Diamond Beaded Double Band Stacking Ring Set in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This double-band stacking ring showcases a 0.32 carat ruby set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold SSEF 2.56ct Burma No Heat Oval Ruby Solitaire Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Step Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red - Burma - No Heat - 2.563ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Material:...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,104Sale Price|20% Off
6.8 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 6.80 carats ruby gemstone. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.43 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Statement Halo Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A bold statement ring featuring a prominent oval-cut natural ruby in a deep red hue, secured in a prong setting and surrounded by an elaborate sunburst-inspired diamond arrangement.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold GIA Fine Vivid Red Oval Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a truly mesmerizing, GIA certified ruby solitaire hand set in the solid yellow gold basket and flanked on either side with a very fine quality oval brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Art Deco Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, an oval ruby is set in a bezel. On either side of the head, the ring is made of gold wires that meet and a shield motif set with a small rose-cut diamond.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Ruby: approx. 1.00 ct (7 mm x 5 mm), oval faceted, intense raspberry-red hue • Diamonds: brilliant-cut, approx. 0.20 ct total • Ring size: EU 54 /...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K Gold Oval 1.05ct Myanmar Ruby & 0.38ct Brilliant Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Total weight: 5.23 grams ICA Ruby: Natural, red, moderate residue in healed fissures (TE3), oval cut, 1.05 carats, 6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ruby & diamond ring by Assor Gioielli. Beautiful oval shape red ruby set in a well crafted 18k yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Snake Bold Unisex Ring with Ruby Diamond Rossella Ugolini Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow gold, snake ring with Ruby oval cut head and one Diamond brilliant cut on the tail.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Certified 2.31ct Oval Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
The ring is centrally set with an oval mixed-cut Burmese ruby in a yellow gold double claw setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly bezel set at the rais...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 4.34 carat diamond and 1.26 carat sapphire, 0.85 carat ruby and 17 karat yellow gold, silver set navette shaped ring; part of our diverse antique esta...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond cluster ring, 9k gold, Glass filled Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
A really pretty vintage glass filled Ruby and Diamond cluster ring! It features a lovely pinky red ruby with a faceted oval cut where the facets catch the light beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval-Cut Red Ruby & Pear-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Unveil a symbol of enduring elegance and fiery romance with this exquisite halo engagement ring, masterfully set with a 1.09ct natural oval-cut red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spanish Vintage DIAMOND and RUBY 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Spanish Vintage Diamond and Ruby 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with claw setting is a luxurious and exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the timeless beauty of diamonds and rubies wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.88 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18k yellow gold engagement ring is centered with a lovely GIA certified oval cut natural ruby that weighs 1.88ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 4.2 grams • Band Width: Approx. 2mm · Durable & Refined Design & Fit • Ring Style: Double Halo · Engagement or Statement • Band Style: Sleek & Straight • US...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Ct Ruby & Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco-inspired cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing three oval-cut rubies with a combined weight of 1.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,415Sale Price|25% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This ring features 0.56 Carat oval cut Ruby in the center and 2 pear shape Emeralds total weight of 0.42 Carat on the sides.
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Engagement Ring for Women with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.95 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone Size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.9...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.6 cts Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone pcs - 12 Gemstone size - 4.5 x 3.5 mm Diamond weight - 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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