Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and highly detailed 18K yellow gold Etruscan Revival ring embodies wonderful style, quality materials, and exquisite workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Oval Ruby Three Stone Bypass Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 4x3mmMain Stone Carat We...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Ruby Ring 2.36 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
2.36 carat ruby and diamond ring in 18 carat white gold in skirted shape. 18-carat white gold, ruby and diamond ring holding a 2.36-carat ruby in its center surrounded by Bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late-20th Century Tailored 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and stylish late-20th century 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is transverse set with one center oval faceted deep red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque pearls, in 18 karat yellow gold.
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Peacock Cocktail Ring with Three Carats Blue Sapphire and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peacock cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural oval cut blue sapphire, 3.73 carats, 11.4x8.2 mm, and round ruby.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Etruscan Style Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous band ring features a center Oval cut natural Ruby, framed by 6 Multi-cut Rubies all with a total weight of 0.89 Carat.
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
0.70 Ct Emerald Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Ruby Solitaire Ring Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Emerald Solitaire Ring, Ruby and Emerald Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Natural Emerald Statement Ring** Elegant and timeless, this handcrafted 14K yellow gold solitaire ring...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,608Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moonstone and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cocktail ring perfect for making a statement. This vintage piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and focally features a large pear shaped caboch...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Oval Shape Yellow Diamond Ring made in 18K Gold and platinum
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made with Yellow diamond and white diamonds, set in gold and Platinum. The diamond's exceptional clarity and fire are complemented by a beautifully polished setting, offering both co...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.18 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 1.18-carat color-rich sapphire, surrounded by 2 rows of round brilliant diamonds in a flower design. 84 Diamonds weigh 0.78 carats in total. Made...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,698Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 3.00 Carats of Oval Cut Rubies. This Ring has 2.40 Carats of Oval Cut Emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
$445Sale Price / item|75% Off
Genuine Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. Weight: 3.8 g. depends from size Metal: sterling silver Central stone: Ruby Color - red Oval cut, 2.00 ct. in total, 10 x 8.3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Ruby Diamond Ring Estate Art Deco Style Oval Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate ruby & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white & yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.16 Mozambique Unheated Ruby and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Mozambique Unheated Certified Ruby Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # ICA 156828 GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # FBY GIA 1122898735 Yellow Dia...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor wide band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine-style bead granulation and a unique velvet background.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.30 Ct Emerald Cocktail Ring with Sapphire Ruby Accents 14k Gold Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Ring** A captivating celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcr...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine-style bead granulation and a unique velvet background.
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$1,246Sale Price / item|30% Off
14kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Solitaire ruby ring. July birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from size Gemstone: Ruby, color - red, oval cabochon cut, weight - approx 2 ct in total.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold. What a beauty! This ring features approx 1.60 carat in total weight for the Rubys and approx 1.10 carat in diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Rita Ring (5.83 cts Ruby & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Ruby Gemstones Shape: Oval Gemstones Weight: 4.56 ct Gemstones Color: Red Diamonds Shape: Round Side Diamonds Weight: 1.27 ct Side Diamond Color: H - I Side Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
ART & CRAFT 1890 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jade Rubies & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Art & Craft, 1890-1900. Materials: Yellow gold of 18Kt, green jadeite jade, red rubies and natural seed pearls.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Style Red Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Every Day Fine Stacking Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Avaliable) (Available Rings with Tsavorite and Orange Sapphire also) Diamond 12-RND17-0,05-4/6A Ruby 2-Oval-0,42 4/3A Weight 1.52 grams Size...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,068Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby cocktail ring. Red ruby ring/ Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Set with ruby, color -red Oval cabochon cut, 6 ct Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Su...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow and White Gold, 4.61 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds are set in bright white gold which highlights the ruby and rich yellow gold beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old-euro-cut Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Long Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This unique 14K yellow gold old-cut cocktail ring, featuring a Ruby and Diamond design, will sit comfortably and attractively on your finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,026Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 18K solid white Gold Emerald / Diamond contemporary ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine French vintage cluster ring been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The feature oval cut ruby colored doublet* is bezel set in subtle relief in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Floral 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, SI1 Clarity
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band Vintage Floral This absolutely stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with Natural Earth-mined Ruby an...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the elegance of yesteryear with this captivating vintage ring. Expertly crafted from yellow and white 18K gold (750‰), this piece features a striking synthetic ruby of appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond & Green Onyx Big Bold Bombe Ring Size 7.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby- Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 10x8.5mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Ruby and 1.28 Carat Sapphire 1.75 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.28 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and 2.00 Carat Diamonds Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma origin, Non-heat treated, Oval cut Ruby weighing 2.28 carats, and accenting Round Brilliant and Marquise cut Diamonds w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Round .50ctw Fleur-de-lis Crown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Note: If sized up, the ring's shank will become oval in shape. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium Pinkish RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
$2,156Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vivid Oval Cut 3 CTW Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Tourmaline Gemstone Weight - 3 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 10 x 8 mm Diamond weight - ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby Gübelin &GRS Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With a 7.81 ct. Burmese No Heat Ruby The Ruby comes Certified by Gübelin & GRS Ruby: Pink - Red, Cushion - Oval shape, Burma Ruby 7.81 ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage GIA Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Buccellati cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold with the maison’s famous engraved gold finish. The ring features an approximately 1.70 carat GIA-certified ruby accente...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
English Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and designed in an elegant three snake motif, with each serpent forming a graceful, sculptural coil across the finger.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Rubies Ring with Green Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine vintage gold ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.90 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning single stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and showcases an oval faceted natural ruby at the centre of the face in a ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Ruby engagement ring. GIA certified center oval ruby with a halo of 8 old mine cut diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 12.45 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gleaming 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gleaming 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring w/1.09 ct - IGI Certified The centerpiece of this pave ring is a captivating 0.71 carat oval cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage ruby & diamond halo ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 8.3mm Head Height: 3.2mm Shank Width: 2.1m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,224Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Ruby East-West Oval Cut Eternity Band in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ruby eternity band showcases approximately 2 carats of natural, vibrant red rubies, meticulously set in a sophisticated east-west orientation. Crafted in lustrous 14k ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron 0.89 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Burma ruby ring by Boucheron is a beautiful jeweled creation by one of the most famous names in luxury.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique and stylish ring featuring a fine oval shaped ruby and fancy shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,089Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Central 0.27 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring has also 0.50 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Ring with 2.19 ct Ruby and 0.60 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 18K yellow gold ring (750/1000) features a stunning natural oval-cut ruby weighing 2.19 carats.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. This piece presents a deep toned oval shaped ruby at the centre which is encompassed by an array of round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.04Ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold Cathedral Raised*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified: Ruby Raised Cathedral Ring 1.04ct. Natural Oval Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,683Sale Price|20% Off
4.4Ct Madagascar Ruby Estate Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.42-carat Madagascar ruby glows in a deep, warm red at the center of this solid 14K yellow gold estate ring, accented by six earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Carre Square Baguette Diamond Ruby Onyx Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage ring hand made in 18K yellow gold and topped with polished black onyx and centered by a 1.12ct natural oval ruby.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$172,500
Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ring featuring a vibrant 7.63 carat Certified Fine Thai Ruby. Set in a handmade platinum and 18k yellow gold mounting with 1.02 carats of colorless white side diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural red ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carats centers this antique cluster ring, encircled by ten Old European-cut diamonds, K color and SI clarity. The coronet-style setting...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Layered Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby takes center stage in this Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$979Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art nouveau style ring. Oval cabochon ruby ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Gemstones: oval cabochon ruby, red color, nearly 1 ct weight Peridot, olive green...
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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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