12.5Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Fissure-filled to enhance clarity, as is common for ruby. A bold, mesmerising statement ring. "A bold 12.57ct Madagascar star ruby in 14K yellow gold."
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.8Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
"A six-rayed Madagascar star ruby in 14K yellow gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Ruby Treatment: Fissure Filled Weight: 7.87cts Head Size: 11x9mm Shape: Oval Cut: Cabochon ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.62 Marquise Diamond and Baguette Diamond Cts
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A baguette diamond (0.05 ct) elegantly accents the marquise cluster, while twelve round diamonds (0.12 cts) sparkle along the shoulders. All set in warm 18k yellow gold (2.35 grams)...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French 18K Gold Platinum 2.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French vintage cluster ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, centered with a natural Burmese ruby weighing 2.01 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,000
Ruby You and Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby You and Me Ring A yellow gold ring set with two oval rubies and two round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA 14K 1.40 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 1.40 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby weighing 1.40 ct set on the 14K yellow gold band with natural FG VS diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 14K 1.16 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 1.16 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby weighing 1.16 ct set on the 14K yellow gold band with natural FG VS diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Magnificent 4.16ct Thai Ruby & Diamond 18k Mens Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique estate Jewel set in solid 18k yellow gold, weighing an immense 17.70g, and featuring a stunning Ruby from Thailand weighing an impressive 4....
Ruby
$1,868Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 2.55 Carat Ruby 0.45 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This characterful, vintage flower ring, features a central diamond surrounded by oval cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring natural 0.7ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 / 3.6gr
Located in SE
Old German Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated 2.03ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Ring GRS Certificate - Stunning!
Located in bangkok, TH
The beautifully made ring contains a delightful array of pear/marquis diamonds of excellent quality with a feint yellow tint possibly, totalling 1.37ct.
Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted ruby of brilliant color weighing 2.25 carats. The ruby's origin is Thailand. The center stone is flanked by custom cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.45 Ct Ruby Band 0.35 Ct Emerald Band 14K Gold Ruby Emerald Band unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Emerald Sapphire Wedding Band Ring, Mixed Gemstone Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band, Mozambique Ruby Ring** A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcraft...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bora & Co GIA Certified 2.06ct Ruby and Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co GIA Certified 2.06ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Two-Tone 18K Gold Ring A refined expression of elegance and passion, this Bora & Co ring showcases a 2.06-carat GIA-certifie...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Textured Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Textured Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 4.63-carat oval cabochon ruby with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine GCI-Certified 3.17 ct Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An exceptional natural unheated ruby of 3.17 carats, displaying a vivid, fiery red hue, the most coveted shade among connoisseurs. Its color glows from within, revealing the depth an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.05 Ct Ruby Diamond Engagement Band 14K Gold Channel Set Thick Gold Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Make a bold statement with this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band, a distinctive designer ring featuring a vivid 1.05-carat natural ruby in a 5x7 mm oval cut at the ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ruby is securely held by distinctive double claw prongs in warm yellow gold, beautifully contrasting with the cool white gold of the band and diamond settings.
Ruby, Diamond, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Cluster Floral Ring with Rubies and Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby 0...
Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Garnet, Zirco...
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is crafted in 14k yellow gold and bespeaks glamour and elegance.July Birthstone Ring for Women: Ruby is the July birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 15th & 40th w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Solid Gold 2.98ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Bombe Domed Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.98 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow & White Gold Weight: 19.2 Grams Width: 15.7mm (0.62")(top of the ring - north to south), 9.5mm (bottom of the shank...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12Ct Star Ruby Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold, 13x11mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This stone is fissure-filled to enhance clarity, as is common for ruby. A rare ring. "A star ruby ring with diamond accents in solid 14K yellow gold."
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 0.92 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.51 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 0.92 carat ruby and 0.51 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our vintage estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Citrine Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large Citrine diamond and ruby silver and gold cocktail ring. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ69F. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This ring showcases a very large and vibrant ci...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,460Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Cluster Ring, Natural Ruby, Emerald
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 20th Century / Vintage Style: Classical Target Floral Cluster / Victorian Revival Item Type: Statement / Cocktail Ring Metal: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10/18K Gold Burma Ruby Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10/18K Gold Burma Ruby Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - AGL. This incredible Victorian natural Burma ruby and old European cut diamond three stone ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring of Silver Topped 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Victorian ring dating to 1885, featuring a 0.14-carat ruby surrounded by an oval halo of 14 old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 3.20 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Cluster Diana Prime GIA Certified 2.00Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6197270663 Oval Brilliant Transparent, Purple - Red. 8.16 X 7.38 X 3.79mm No Heat / No Enhancement...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.70 carat rubellite tourmaline diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An oval cut rubellite tourmaline, approximately 2.70 carats, glows in a deep raspberry-magenta with flashes of ruby red, held aloft by four gold claws.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 1.70 Cts. Ruby and Diamond Fashion Cocktail Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt yellow gold ruby and diamond ring featuring a center 0.50 ct oval cut ruby surrounded by 4 sections adorned with 1.20 cts tw of micropave diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75. GIA certificate included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Levian, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring signed by Levian made in 18k yellow gold. The ring weighs 6.24 grams. The ring size is US 6.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1993 Cartier Mimi Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Mimi ruby and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.The ring is composed of an oval cabochon ruby, bezel-set to the centre of a bombe-style band, pavé-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIGL Certified 2.38ctw Ruby Art Deco Style Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certified & Appraised by American International Gemological Laboratories This Burma Ruby is Beyond Rare! Ring Size: US 6.5 (Free sizing available) Natural Ruby: 1.56ct Cut: Oval T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Pink Sapphire Gemstone 14K (18K Custom) 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
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 5.94 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby and 1 Carat Total Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
From $5,668 / item
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby in center with two tapered diamonds each set beside it making a three stone style ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $4,534 / item
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.78 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold features oval cut ruby in center with two tapered diamonds each set beside it making a three stone style ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Gem Report
Located in Pasadena, CA
The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, ring size is approximately size 5.5.
18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This elegant ring features one genuine oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 16 rose cut diamonds a...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.90 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1900s Size: P
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With a gorgeous design that includes a diamond center and ruby petals of morning glory flower design, this antique-style ring will make you beam with happiness. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.90 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.90 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s Size: O
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This Spectacular GIA Certified 3.16 Carat Yellow Oval Diamond Color N Clarity SI1 which is set in the center with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
$15,488Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Floral Cocktail Pink Rubies Ring with Sapphires and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
AGL Certified 1.30 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K YELLOW GOLD 6 DIAMONDS 0. 11 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.30 CARATS AGL LAB CERTIFIED Experience the timeless elegance of our Meandros Legacy ring. This exquisite piece c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Cocktail Sapphires Custom Made Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 cara...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: N
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Multi-Color Oval Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning eternity ring showcases a spectrum of beautifully set oval multi-color sapphires, meticulously arranged in 14K gold (or 18K custom option).
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring 0.1ct Radiant G VS Diamonds 0.77ct Ruby Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Radiant Cut Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, Size 7 DESCRIPTION: Dive into vintage elegance with this standout cocktail ring craf...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Burma Unheated Ruby and Burma Unheated Blue sapphire ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (2pcs) - Sapphire, Ruby Weight (Main Gem) - 0.49ct + 0.49ct (approx) Measurement - 5.40 x 4.10 x 2.66 mm (Sapphire) / 5.20 x 4.10 x 2.76 mm (Ruby) Cut - ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Garnet and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rich Garnet takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired step ring, glowing with deep, captivating warmth. Encircling the gem, sparkling Diamonds enhance its brilliance, while diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.26 Carat Emerald 10.51 Carat Ruby Diamond Colorful Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A scintillating mix of 2.26 Colombian Emerald , 10.51 carat old mine ruby and 0.32 carats of white round brilliant diamond are set together in this eye catching ring. The details of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo and Ruby Dragonfly Motif 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, Diamonds, Rubies Opal Shape: Oval Cab...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Petal Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer floral ring crafted from solid 18 Karat White Gold. This gorgeous piece features a 0.60 Carat oval cut Ruby center and flower petals decorated with 0.65-carat bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.30Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Coil Wrap*
Located in New York, NY
Vs-2 clarity, G color. 18kt. white / yellow gold. 8.8 grams. Ring is .32 Inch wide current ring size: 7 can be resized please inquire $12,000 appraisal certificate will a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Solid Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval ruby 0,98 carats, 7x...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Edwardian 0.55ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.55 Age: 1910s Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Size: Q
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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