1.75 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.75 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Oval Ruby Ring with Double Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby takes center stage in this Art Deco-inspired Ruby Ring, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,224Sale Price|20% Off
0.75ct Vivid Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning 0.75 carat ruby with a fine vivid red colour and excellent oval cut.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Cocktail Ring Natural Rubies Ring Yellow Gold Solid
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare find!!1 Natural oval ruby cocktail ring with natural rubies and small diamonds in 10KT yellow gold, vintage cocktail ring that looks amazing in hand!
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.84ctw Quality Oval Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Ruby - (1) Oval Brilliant Cut & (8) Square Cut- Prong & Channel Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 0.81ctw (exact) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red ruby and diamond ring is sensational.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Row Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white and yellow gold and features 7 Oval Shape Rubies weighing 2.01 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set red ruby accented by round diamonds in a 7-stone design. The ruby weighs ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$685Sale Price / item|60% Off
1.5 ct oval cabochon ruby silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1.5 ct oval cabochon ruby silver, gold ring. Ruby solitaire.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Oval Cut Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Oval) / Diamond (Round) Ring Size: 7.25 Band Width: 2.4mm Item Weight: 6.2 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professionally Cleaned...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Oval Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Weight: 2.02 carats Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing Accompanied with AGL certificate Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring 14k Oval 4.26ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Ruby Carat(s): 4.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Cubic Zirconi...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,840Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Natural Oval Ruby Marquise Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our stunning GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Natural Oval Ruby Marquise Diamond Ring, crafted in 850 yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Opal & Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage elegance with our exquisite opal with ruby and diamond art deco style ring in yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Main Stone: Oval-shaped ruby weighing approximately 0.65 carats Accent Stones: Two round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Setting: Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Ring. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Carat Weight: Approx 1.00 Carat Cut: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Jewelry Type: Engage...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sacchi Oval Ruby and White Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone Satin Yellow Gold Small Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi's , hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Floral Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral halo ring features a 0.42 carat oval ruby set in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster style 18 karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.50 grams. It contains a center 5.5x5mm oval-shaped natural ruby mounted in a bezel setting, with a carat weight of ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.22ct Untreated Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Oval East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Untreated Deep Red Ruby GIA Certified 18k Yellow Gold East West Signet Style Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.85 carat.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Peridot in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine, Rubies, and Peridot Citrine Count: 1 C...
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.88 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 0.88-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, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
14 Diamonds in total Natural ruby 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5mm, approx 0.5ct Marked: KW 18k 701 40205 Ring top 14mm wide. Ring size 6.25 (Sizable) Total Weight: 4.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$912Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels Certified 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby Signet Unisex Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this classic oval cut ruby signet ring, finely crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Set in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18KY ~2 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring circa 1990s; DR-0.50ct G-H Color VS-SI clarity, 10.28g size 7 This 18K yellow gold ring features an approximately 2-carat oval-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring - 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and diamonds Diamond Shape: Single cut Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Heart Motif Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamonds Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Oval Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 4.75 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,163Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Shape Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
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, Yellow Gold
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.18 cts diamond and 3.20 cts Gemstone in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contempora...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Gorgeous gold ring with a center stone ruby and side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring – 1.15ct Oval Ruby
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct yellow gold vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring, showcasing a beautiful oval-cut ruby at its centre, surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Three Stone Oval and Pear Shaped Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Setting
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The ring features two pear shape rubies and one oval shape center ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Astonishing Oval Cut Ruby Gemstone and Diamond Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.84 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 6.4 x 5.4 mm Diamond weight - 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$981Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
$968Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Center Oval Cut Ruby Wedding Ring with Halo of Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Ruby Wedding ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Oval Ruby and Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold Oval Ruby and Three-Stone Diamond Ring Description: This classic three-stone style ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a prominent central oval-cut ruby showc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring, Set In 18ct Gold A unique combination of natural Yellow Oval Diamond and cushion shape Ruby, this ring is a one of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Contemporary 4.28 CTW Oval Step Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 2.86 carats total - natural Vietnamese in origin Transparent bright medium red in color - set with talon prongs Featuring a halo surround of round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,190 / item
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Linear Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval natural ruby diamond linear band ring This elegant pinkish red natural ruby ovals and brilliant cut diamond band is radiating. The alternating round diamonds and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo 18K Yellow & White Gold Octagonal Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, the setting is paired with a polished 18 carat yellow gold band, creating a subtle contrast.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.60 carat ruby 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple, vibrant, and full of vintage character, this ruby ring is perfect for someone who appreciates rich gemstone color, warm yellow gold, and timeless 1970’s design.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Multi Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Oval) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) Ring Size: 6.5 Band Width: 2.8mm Item Weight: 4.8 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professionall...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Presenting a setting in the shape of a swirl, this second- hand ring is decorated in the center of an oval faceted ruby, probably treated, retained with...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful ring featuring a central ruby and 20 Diamonds Ruby 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.3mm, approx 1ct Marked: KW 18k 49957 58123 Ring top 15 x 13mm. Ring size 5.5 (Sizable) Total Weight: 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$981Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby Engagement Ring in 14 K Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Ruby engagement ring in 14 k gold. 14k yellow gold ring with rubies and diamonds. Weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: Ruby Weight: 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade 1.14 Ct Oval Cut Natural Ruby Wave Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wave solitaire ring in 14K Yellow gold showcases a 1.14 carat oval cut natural ruby, measuring approximately 7.5x5.4 mm.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 6.53 Carat Ruby & 3.71 Carat Oval Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Meticulously crafted in 18K yellow gold, this ring is a symbol of refined elegance and everlasting beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.17ct Oval Ruby & Multi Sapphire Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the vivid beauty of the Multi-Color Sapphire Halo 14K (18K Custom) Gold Ring. This stunning piece features a bold, oval-cut ruby at its center, surrounded by a radiant halo o...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby, and Pear & Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamonds Ruby Total Weight: 1.62 CTW Ruby Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.56ct Oval Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 3.56 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 3.21 Primary Cut: Oval Cut Primary Color: Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Ruby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Matte Finish Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined statement of modern elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring features a captivating 1.60 carat natural ruby, prized for its rich, vibrant red hue and striking presence.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous design, crimson red, oval faceted ruby ring, set in high profile mount with 4 prongs, lively color ruby, accented with sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds with basket de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.65ctw Oval Ruby & Diamond 9.1mm Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 1.15ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.6 grams Stone: 1.15ct Ruby 0.4tcw Diamonds Measurements: 10.1 x 11.2 x 6.6mm Ring Size: 4.5 Hallmark: 750 LARRY Metal: 17K Yellow Gold BR-1532-030625-15
Diamond, Ruby, 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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