Beautiful 0.71ct Ruby and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features five oval-shaped red rubies with a total carat weight of 0.67ct, beautifully set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Glass-Filled Ruby Ring Size 5.25 #18076
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Glass-Filled Ruby Ring Size 5.25 This stunning ring features a beautiful glass-filled ruby set in 10K yellow gold that will look beautiful on you! Ring size: 5.25 S...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring Ruby 2.3 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring and Diamonds vintage ring Gadrooned yellow gold ring holding a Ruby of 2.30 Carats set with 4 double claws supported by a Baguette Diamond on either side of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.14 Carat Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond ring! The 2.14 carat crimson red Ruby is set in a four prong basket mounting, with a single round brilliant Diamond on each side. The shoulders of the s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Pigeon Blood Rubies
Located in Vannes, FR
Details Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5 grams Ring Size: EU 55 (resizable) Gemstones: Diamonds (2) Cut: Oval Color: E (Exceptional White) Dimensions: approx. 5 mm x 3.2 mm Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.25cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Carat Weight: .75ct Ruby Carat Weight: .50ct Diamond Clarity: SI2 Diamond Color: G Sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Center Stone: Natural Ruby Cut: Oval Carat: 2.83ct Color: Red ♥ Side Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.08ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ♥ Side Stone - Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiery and full of passion, the Oval Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring radiates timeless allure and sophistication.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Ruby Gemstone Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Center Stone: Lab-created Stone Shape: Oval Carat: 6.26ct ♥ Side Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.53ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Oval Ruby Weight is: Approx. 10.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6 x 4mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Filling Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.56ctw Opal, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: opal oval cab 14.3 x 10.6 mm diamond single cut round approximately .24 total carats G-H color, SI1-I1 clarity ruby round approximately 1.32 total carats Ring Size: 7.5 Ris...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.51 carats Sapphire Measurements: 6.6 mm x 4.74 mm x 2.24 Ruby Carat Weight: ~0....
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vibrant oval-cut ruby serves as the focal point, secured by four gold prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 7.03ct Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 7.03ct Ruby and 18K Yellow Gold Ring A masterpiece of vibrant elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a magnificent 7.03-carat GIA-certified...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Genuine Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Style Diamond Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.18 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 8 x 6 mm Diamond weight - 0.47 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Carved Oval Amethyst Round Ruby Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an engraved Amethyst oval cabochon measuring 16 x 20mm surmounted by a Ruby Round Cabochon of 6 mm in diameter set in a 14k yellow gold bezel......
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1.00 Carat Oval Ruby, surrounded by Baguette Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.32tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.06 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Ruby Pave Sides Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring, circa 1930, is crafted from 18K gold and features a stunning, vibrant red oval ruby weighing approximately 0.8 carats, elegantly surrounded by round white diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
ILIANA 18ct Yellow Gold Ring Set with Ruby and Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold, this charming vintage-style ring features a vibrant oval-cut ruby at its center, accented by delicate natural diamonds arranged in a halo design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds. (Size 7.25)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.6ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 5.32 Grams This exquisite gemstone ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ruby and diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, stamped 750, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ellipse Yellow Gold Ring Two Crossed Heads with Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, the ring features Cartier’s signature two crossed heads motif — a sculptural and harmonious design that evokes both strength and fluidity.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
68 Carats Hexagon Shape Rock Crystal Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Hexagon shape Natural Rock Crystal (Quartz) ,measuring 32 mm. x 22 mm x 10 mm. and weighing 68 Carats with a nice Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set i...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,213Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 5.30 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 5.00 Carats of Oval Cut Rubies. This Ring is available also with Emeralds, Blue Sapphires or Tanzanites.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich oval cut rubies that elegantly alternate round diamonds in a 14k Yellow gold setting. The 3 rubies weigh 1.71 carats total and 4 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold GIA High Quality 2.81ctw Oval Ruby w/ Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Rich Red Color - Heated - 1.39ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,701Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.56 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. Size ITA: 21 USA: 9 1/2 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
4.50 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Large Ornate Elongated Octagon shaped Ruby and diamond ring crafted in a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This three-stone gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a low-profile, domed mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat 2.16ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a bold and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a 2.16ct GIA-certified no heat ruby in a richly sculptural 18k yellow gold setting. The ruby displays a vivid p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.38cts 14K 4-Prong Oval Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bespoke, ruby solitaire oval-cut engagement/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 KT Yellow Gold 2.35 Ct Ruby 0.15Ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval ruby weighing 2.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Oval Pink Red Ruby Diamond Bead Set Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. This stunning piece features a dazzling .60ct oval pink red ruby, its oval shape radiating a vibrant hue that captures the heart at firs...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Circa 2000. Center Stone: Oval ruby Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Diamond Weight: Approximately 1 carat Diamond Quality: G color, VS clarity Metal: 14 karat white and yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.21 Carat Burmese Oval Unheated Ruby 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4.21-carat natural ruby of Burmese origin, certified by GRS for its pinkish-red hue and untreated status....
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,417Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.85 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is available also with a central Emerald or a central Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Oval Ruby-in-Zoisite Inlay Signet Style Ornate 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: Ruby-in-zoisite Ruby-in-Zoisite Count: One Ruby...
Ziosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant three-stone ring features a trio of richly hued oval-cut gemstones — ruby, sapphire, and emerald — each haloed in a fine frame of diamonds and set on a 14K yellow gold t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Center Stone: Oval-shaped ruby, 0.45 carats Accent Stones: Round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.40 carats total Metal: 18k yellow gold Ring Size: Currently size 3.75 (ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring Ballerina Ruby Diamond Ring with a Oval Cut 0.68 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 12 Round Cut Diamonds that w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Ring Height: 7.6 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Height: 9 mm Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.06 Carat Natural Oval Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.06CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.30 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 18 di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Double Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 3.10 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.64 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K So...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, gorgeous cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features two magnificent, GIA certified, natural rubies neatly bezel set at the center of the elongated de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
26.88 ctw Mid-Century Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 23.61 carat natural Burmese ruby, this striking cocktail ring showcases a richly colored cushion-cut gemstone with impressive scale and presence. The ruby is heated, a co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pink Ruby Marquise Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 2.07 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.27 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Command attention with the majestic warmth and vibrant color of this spectacular 4.06-carat ruby and diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby 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 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,860Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ruby Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Gold Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent ring features a GIA certified 2.60 carat natural ruby in a cushion cut. GIA states it is from East Africa and has a purplish red color. This impressive ruby is comp...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval Rubies Totaling 1.00 Carat, Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 1.50 carat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with purity marks, the ring has a warm, polished presence that enhances the richness of the rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Oval Halo Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 3.28 ct Color: Pink Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.67 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL ★ 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.23 g.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k 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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