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
Large Oval Cut Kunzite Ring. 24ct and French Cut Ruby Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Kunzite Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 24.1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Saturated Color Secondary Stone: Kunzite Secondary Stone Weigh...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
$2,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Oval Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold 2.83 Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval-cut natural ruby weighing 2.83 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby Unisex Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features • Main Stone: Approx. 2ct natural oval-cut red Ruby • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Ring Style: Unisex signet ring • Band Style: Tapered • Band Width: Approx. 2mm • Ring Size...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.83 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply beautiful Ruby Diamond Ring with a Oval Cut 1.33 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 53 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Ruby Gemstone SI/H Diamond Ring 10 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- STR-2173 Gross Wt. :- 1.05 gm 10k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 0.96 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt....
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Oval Cut Ruby Signet Ring in Bezel Setting 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this 1.05 carat oval-cut ruby signet ring, finely crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,885Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carat Deep Red Ruby And Diamond Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring. 1.06ct deep red oval cut natural ruby set in a finely made 18k yellow gold halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.8Ct Madagascar Ruby Estate Ring in Solid 14K Gold – Oval, 11x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A generous 5.82-carat Madagascar ruby glows in a deep, warm red at the centre of this solid 14K yellow gold estate ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval 12 Carat Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
16 X11 Oval Cut Approximately 12.28 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 Diamond Brilliant cut approximately 1 ct , Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat Yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval 1.5 Carat Treated Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
6X8 Oval Cut Approximately 1.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6.0 Diamond Brilliant cut approximately 1.20 ct , Very Nice quality of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oval 7.5 Carat Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12x10 Oval Cut Approximately 7.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 8 Diamond Brilliant cut approximately 1 ct , Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring with Oval Cut Ruby and Mixed Cut Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring an oval-cut ruby weighing 0.74 carat at the center, accented by mixed-cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.67 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted in 14k Yellow Gold. 2 oval Rubies in the center weigh 1.67 carats and 2 baguette diamonds weigh 0.22 carats and 84 round diamonds weigh 0.28 carats on the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,302Sale Price|39% Off
Vintage Vivid Red Oval Cut Ruby & Mixed Cut Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Vivid Red Oval Cut Ruby & Mixed Cut Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold, a truly exquisite piece that captures the allure of vintage glamour.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Large illusion double band ruby ring 18KT yellow gold wine color ruby ring natur
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ruby ring with natural 9x7mm oval ruby, wine color ruby 100% natural ruby. The band is an illusion band that seems like the ring has two bands but they are part of one desig...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Ruby: 1 oval cabochon cut: 1.91ct Diamonds: 28 round cut: 0.45cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.25 Width: the top of the ring measures 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,773Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby SI/H Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$31,040Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Cartier ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, fully assayed, and showcases a refined and timeless design centered around a vivid natural ruby composition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
24 Carat Oval Cut Pink Kunzite Ring. French Ruby Halo Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no additional cost This impressive cocktail ring centers a natural 24-carat oval ...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Oval Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring is finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a vivid 4.69 carat oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$888Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Wedding with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding Ring for Wedding with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.32 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30ct Ruby Antique trilogy Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Pink ruby gemstone oval shaped bezel set antique style engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold Ruby oval shaped total weight 0.30ct natural untreated.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ring showcases a vivid 2.85 carat oval ruby, flanked by two VS2 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.51ct Oval Diamond and 2.10ctw Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.51ct Oval Diamond and 2.10ctw Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Oval Diamond and Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring Material:14k Yellow Gold Style: 14k Y...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is in size 7 and can be resized. Center Stone: Ruby .40 carat Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 (can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring centers on a richly saturated 1.00 carat oval cut ruby, embraced by a glowing cluster of nine old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 4.01ctw Oval Ruby & Carre Cut Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 3.61ctw (exact) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Carre Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,164Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring features a 0.6 carat oval ruby set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Opal and Radiant Cut Ruby Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal and Rubies Opal Shape: Oval cut Opal Color...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 3.11 Ct Oval Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Wave Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire wave ring showcases a stunning 0.71-carat oval cut ruby, measuring approximately 5.8 x 4.6 mm, expertly prong-set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in Polished 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: 1.47 CTW Ruby Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion such as an engagement. The ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.65 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful AGL certified 1.65 carat oval Myanmar, Burma, ruby and diamond engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold crafted by Repossi Jewelers of Monaco.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kurt Wayne 2.38 Carat Total Oval & Round Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Key details: - 2.38 carat oval ruby centerpiece - 6 round ruby side stones - 18K yellow gold Purchase includes ring box and complimentary resizing.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Vintage Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Carat Weight: 65cttw Ruby Carat Weight: .50ct Stone Cut: Oval & Round Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3 grams Diamonds & Gemstones are Natural.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby Trilogy Ring Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A superb Ruby trilogy ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Designed with three oval-cut ruby, vivid pink-red color.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.09 Ct Oval Cut Red Ruby Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring showcases a stunning oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 2.09 carats, beautifully set in luxurious 18K yellow.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 5.5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.47 carat oval Ruby gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds set in solid 14K gold. This Ruby ring makes a lovely July birthstone gift for your love...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.15ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a bold and highly eye-catching gemstone design, centered by a substantial 3.15 carat ruby accented by 1.01 carats total weight of diamonds graded J color and I1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby 1.4ct. & 1ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby of 1.4 ct. and Diamonds of 1 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Oval Crystal Opal Ruby Swirl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer Dyach Opal and ruby cocktail ring. 18k yellow gold free form swirl ring set with a natural Mexican fire Opal approx. 5.00cts.
Opal, Ruby, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous retro women's ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval ruby weighing an estimated 0.40 carats, surrounded with round and baguette G-H VS2-SI1 diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold diamond and ruby fashion ring with 14 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats total and one center oval cabochon natural ruby measurin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby with Diamond Lattice Shoulders Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby with Diamond Lattice Shoulders Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold and features a vibrant 1.54-carat oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.54 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Shield Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and meaningful 4.54 carat oval ruby and diamond three stone ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$724Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring showcases a 1 carat oval-cut natural ruby at its center, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on an oval-cut ruby with a vibran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold dome band ring features a 1.00 carat oval-cut ruby at the center, accented by sparkling round-cut diamonds totaling 0.09 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price|30% Off
AGL Certified 3 Carat No Heated Oval Ruby 18K White And Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the luxurious allure of the Antinori Di Sanpietro 3 Carat Ruby Ring, an exquisite piece of artistry designed to captivate and enchant. This AGL-certified ring features a mesm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel, Ruby and Macle Diamond Elongated Oval Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features an elongated oval, green enamel center, decorated with a round faceted, pinkish red color ruby center, approximately 0.47 CTS, prong s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2.18 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut Rubies embraced by east to west 4 oval diamonds. Handcrafted in 14k White Gold. 2 oval Rubies in the center weigh 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no additional cost This striking ring centers a natural 1.50-carat o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Opal, Diamond & Ruby Cluster Flower Ring 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: Opal, ruby, and diamond Opal Shape: Oval cabochon cut...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Cocktail Ring - 1.67 Carat Ruby with Pavé Split Shank
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Center stone: Oval ruby, approx. 1.67 carats Accent stones on split shank: 28 round diamonds (14 down each side), approx. 0.35 carats total Metal: 14K yellow gold Ring size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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