$978Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. Snowflake Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Total Weight: 3 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,404Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Prong Set Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Prong Set Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed cabochon is brilliantly juxtaposed by the vivid definements in the 22k goldwork.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,052Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.49 Carat Ruby Gemstone 0.13 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-187 Gross Wt. :- 1.52 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.39 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.13 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 0.49 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ballerina ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with an 18ct white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s 1.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic men's fish ruby ring. Set with one oval 1.08ct cabochon ruby and accented with 4 round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare and authentic 19th-century Duchess ring, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold (750 ‰).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Calibre-cut Ruby Cocktail Ring c. 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautifully sculpted vintage cocktail ring crafted in richly polished 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,496Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.05 Carat Oval Ruby Halo Ring 0.32 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.05 Carat Oval Ruby Halo Ring 0.32 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold The radiant oval-cut ruby is encircled by brilliant round diamonds, creating a shimmering halo that maximi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.81 Carats Oval Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanked elegantly by two oval cut rubies weighing 1.41 carats total. Each stone is set on a classic four prong 18K yellow gold basket attached to an 18K white gold shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At the heart of this masterpiece lies a vibrant oval-cut ruby, securely cradled by four warm yellow gold prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.30ct Natural Deep Green Diopside Fancy Yellow diamonds Ruby Ring CocktailHalo*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Vivid Deep Green 1.60ct Natural round Rubies. Clean Clarity & Transparent. .30ct Round diamonds Fancy Yellow color / Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 6.1 grams Ri...
Diamond, Ruby, Other, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with a 9.0ct Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a 9.0ct Oval Ruby Cabochon Center stone, accented by White Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,531Sale Price|20% Off
Real Oval Ruby Gemstone Band Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 10.10 carats ruby gemstone and 0.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger ...
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
Real Oval Ruby Gemstone Band Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 10.10 carats ruby gemstone and 0.28 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger ...
Ruby, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios ring is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads. Its granulated details contrast with the Byzantine background fin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
1.94 Carat Oval Ruby Gemstone Ring 0.66 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.94 carats ruby gemstone and 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
1.94 Carat Oval Ruby Gemstone Ring 0.66 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.94 carats ruby gemstone and 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
A 20kt yellow gold ring from ancient Thailand features a central ruby surrounded by depictions of hunting scenes.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (1pcs) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.85Ct (approx) Measurement of ruby - 6.42x5.2mm Cut - mixed (Oval) Clarity - SI (Has Natural Inclusion or minor...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 1970s
Located in Marcianise, IT
The centerpiece of the ring is a natural oval-cut ruby, showcasing a deep, vibrant red hue, beautifully set to highlight its vivid brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 10K gold star ruby ring features a captivating oval cabochon ruby at its center, displaying a rich purplish-red hue with a soft, luminous glow. Star rubies are prized fo...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Ruby and Black Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant blossom solitaire ring combines beauty and style with a 1 ct ruby sitting at its centre complemented with 12 shimmering shoulder black diamonds. Made in 18k yellow gold ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$978Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Tanzanites.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and tanzanites. July birthstone ring.
Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Claw-Set GIA Certified Oval 1.92 ct Ruby Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Highlighted by a halo of glistening diamonds is a purplish red ruby held in a claw prong setting. Diamond accents adorn the 14k white gold split shank of this GI...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Oscar Heyman 1.68ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, USA, 1990
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman ring composed of 18K yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.18Ct Ruby and 0.66Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
An original Edwardian Natural Ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond cluster toi et moi ring set into 18ct yellow gold. A pretty 18carat gold Edwardian double heart ring that has been ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$4,248Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 15.25cts Madagascar Ruby Ring: 18K Solid Gold, Real Gold Jewelry
Located in Columbus, OH
This remarkable estate ring features a bold 15.25ct oval ruby from Madagascar, measuring 15 x 12mm. Set in luxurious 18k gold (12.7g), the rich red gemstone commands attention with i...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 5.09 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 5.09 carat oval cut Burmese origin ruby and diamond halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents 0.50 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents 0.50 TDW. Size 7 4.43 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Certified Oval Shape Colombian Emerald Yellow Diamond Turnable 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Oval Cut Colombian (Muzo) Emerald - 1.26 ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds- 0.1 ct Round brilliant cut White Diamonds- 0.38 ct Made in 18K Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gems...
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This cocktail ring showcases an oval shaped natural ruby at the center, symbolizing love and passion.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Opal, Ruby, and Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Opal, Ruby, and Old Mine Diamond Ring Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Opal...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.32 ctw No Heat Ruby & Diamond Modern 18K Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 6.25 carat natural no-heat ruby, this elegant cocktail ring features a transparent oval faceted stone set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT yellow gold cocktail ring with natural untreated rubies and diamonds. The ring is a combination of 3 in one, year is unknown, size 6. **All items leave our premises with a cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Retro Rhodolite Garnet Ring, Five Oval Stones, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Ring. This simple yet elegant ring features five bar-set oval garnets.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic gent's ring designed in an 18 karat brushed gold finish. The ring is set horizontally with 3 oval cabochon rubies. The rubies are accented with 4 horizontally set baguette d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 5.48CT Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cocktail Ring Stunning 3.48CT Oval Ruby Deep Red, Clean & Brilliant GIA Report 2.00CT Baguette Diamonds G-H Color SI-I Clarity 18kt Yellow Gold The Top is19mm x 16m...
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
3.45 Carat Ruby and 0.30 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rubies and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold half eternity band features five oval-cut rubies totaling 1.86 carats with incredible deep red color and great clarity each surrounded by a single halo of r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,423Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.70 Carats Oval Cut and Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
🔹 Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Rubies and diamonds Total Weight: 4.5 g Ring Size: FR 56 (US approx. 7.5) Resizable: Yes
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,245Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k gold ruby and multicolored gemstones ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ruby and multicolored gemstones ring. Ruby and Multicolored Gemstones 14 Karat Gold Ring.
Tsavorite, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA-Certified Heated Thai Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in a sophisticated 14K yellow gold setting, the ring's design ensures both timeless elegance and lasting quality. 1 cushion shaped Thailand ruby (heated) weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 2.72 Carat Pigeon's Blood Oval Deep Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite peagon's blood deep red ruby set with two trillion cut diamonds d/e color vvs clarity set in platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96ct Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Oval Pink Sapphire Gemstone 14K (18K Custom) Gold Engagement Ring is a true statement of love and elegance.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,038Sale Price|25% Off
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring This stunning vintage ring is made entirely of 18k yellow gold, featuring a magnificent natural ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$978Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby cabochon 14k solid gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby cabochon ring in 14k solid gold. Butterfly ring with black spinels and ruby.
Black Spinel, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond-Halo Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold. Ring Size 5.75
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Jade and Ruby Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s, 1ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in a heavily textured and high-polish 18K yellow gold mount, the ring showcases a unique and bold design reflective of its era.
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,519Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 0.92 Carat Ruby Gemstone 0.11 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-5805 Gross Wt. :- 2.32 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.11 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.11 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 2.75 Carat Ruby Gemstone 0.02 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-5820 Gross Wt. :- 2.08 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 1.53 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.02 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,808Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 1.99 Carat Ruby Gemstone 0.42 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-488 Gross Wt. :- 2.59 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.11 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.42 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 1.99 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 19.83 ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.83 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 19.83 carat Oval shaped Natural Ruby Cabochon with Purplish Red color surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
2.50ct Burmese Ruby Single-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a breathtaking single stone ring. This timeless piece has been crafted from a rich 22ct yellow gold and features an impressive 2.50 carat oval faceted ruby of Burmese or...
Ruby, 22k 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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