3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
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
From $4,734 / item
9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.1cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Gorgeous 4.1ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with shimmering natural diamond accents. Finished with a leafy shank design, this bold yet elegant ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.95 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Solitaire Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A substantial oval-cut natural ruby forms the centerpiece of this classic halo cocktail ring, surrounded by a graduated frame of round natural diamonds. The prong-set diamond border ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
1.10 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
French Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French vintage ring showcases a richly colored oval ruby, glowing with deep, vibrant red tones that draw the eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K and 18K Yellow Gold Estate Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Magnificent Estate 22K/18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Ring. This exquisite ring brings together the rich hues of natural rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, set in 22K and ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k 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
14 karat yellow Gold 3.93 Carat Oval Ruby Halo and .97 Carat Diamonds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold, red ruby oval shaped 3.93 carat with a halo of diamonds. Sparkling diamonds on the shank, equaling .97 carat total weight, have a clarity rating of SI and H co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The ring is inspired by classic Art Deco design and crafted in a sophisticated combination of 18ct white and yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$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
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
Sylvie 10k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with .40 CT Natural Rubies
Located in Greeneville, TN
Rich in color and meaning, this 10k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring from Mountain Song Jewelers is a striking celebration of love, passion, and elegance. Featuring a total of .40 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold 1.60ctw Bezel Oval Ruby & Diamond 14.9mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.60 (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 17.54 Grams Size: 8.0 (fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.62 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 3.62-carat color-rich oval cut Ruby, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. 56 Diamonds weigh 1.27 carats in total. Ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
Art Deco 3.05ct Ruby Diamond Band, Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.05 ct Gemstone pcs - 5 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 7 x 5, 6 x 4, 5 x 3 mm Diamond w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.23 carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band 9 stone style showcasing 5 oval cut vivid red Rubies weighing 2.23 carats total, alternating to these red rubies are 4 oval cut brilliant colorle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ring size 6 Can be sized Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold (stamped and/or tested)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
- Ruby and diamond cluster ring - 0.30ct oval natural ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin, 4.97 x 4.04 x 1.75mm - Twelve single-cut diamonds, approx 0.12ct total (H-I / VS-SI) - 9K yellow...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamonds Wedding Gemstone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3.12 ct Gemstone pcs - 3 Gemstone shape - Oval, Pear Gemstone size - 6 x 4, 6 x 4 mm Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Precious 2.51ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This pre-owned big ring is a bold and exquisite creation, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Synthetic Star Ruby and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Synthetic Star Ruby and Diamond Men's Ring Description: This retro-style men's band is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a central 2.00-carat oval cabochon s...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Oval Cut Alternating Ruby Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable wedding band style showcasing 5 Oval Cut Ruby spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a shared-prong open gallery mounting made in 14k yellow gold. Ruby wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Oval Cut Alternating Ruby Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable wedding band style showcasing 5 Oval Cut Ruby spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a shared-prong open gallery mounting made in 14k yellow gold. Ruby wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A high polish finish completes the look of the ring with a radiant shine. Gemstone colors: Red /Gemstone shapes: Oval /One prong-set /oval-cut Indian ruby measures 8 mm wide x 10 mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.11 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Style Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby bypass ring. 18 step cut square rubies with 2 oval cabochon rubies set in 18k yellow gold. 18 step cut square red rubies, approx.. 1.70cts 2 round cabochon red rubies, approx....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Ruby Cocktail ring in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Opal and Ruby cocktail ring in 14KT gold. The ring looks very intersting with glimses of ranbow colors in the opal and stunning pinkish red rubies to balance it off. The ring ...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,097Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Oval Cut Rubies. This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
.51 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval center ruby with two round brilliant cut side diamonds in 18k yellow gold three-stone setting. 1 oval red ruby, MI approx. .51cts 2 round br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.18ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Cocktail GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 2.20ct (7 x 9 mm) Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Purple / Red Treatment - Heated GIA - 7235171655 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 14k solid yellow gold ring features a natural precious ruby and emerald set in a bezel setting. The red and green gemstones complement each other beautifully and make f...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.36ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, USA
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Ruby diamond halo ring set on 18k gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Stone Origin: Mozambique Stone Color: Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Stone Weight: 1.36...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ring, 1.53 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire, with Rubies and Diamonds
By effe
Located in New York, NY
This 18KT. yellow gold ring centers an oval Blue Sapphire flanked on either side by oval Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Oval Unheated VIVID Ruby 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
Victorian-Inspired 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Flower Ring, 2.36ct
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is curated in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 6.3 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.80 carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bombe' Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The timeless Bombe' style of this ring will never go out of style! Comprised of 18 karat yellow gold centered around a gemmy oval cabochon ruby = 5.22 Carat & 64 rbc diamonds pave' s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 1.50 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This second- hand ring is decorated with a treated oval ruby set with 4 claws, on a surround of brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - durable and elegant Center Stone: Oval Ruby- 2 carats, vibrant red hues Side Stones: 2 Trillion-Cut Diamonds - total 0.7 carats, sparkling brilliance R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Ruby Gold Vintage Cocktail Cluster Ring Securely Hand set with 9 Natural Rubies, weighing approx. 1.85tcw. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring siz...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.94ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant ring is beautifully crafted in 14-carat gold, featuring a stunning oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.20 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Oval Cut Burmese Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 0.58 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.54ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece is beautifully complemented by a scalloped halo of 14 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.96ct, all perfectly mounted in cool 18 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Engagement Ring in 9k Yellow Gold with Milgrain
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in warm 9k yellow gold with detailed milgrain borders, this Victorian Ruby Engagement Ring balances historic elegance with timeless romance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$639Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Zircon Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Plate Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.00 Carats Synthetic Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.
White Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Natural Untreated Ruby Cabochon
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning ruby & diamond cocktail ring made with oval cabochon (100% natural and untreated ruby) in 14KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.4 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 0.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.4 carat natural oval Ruby and approximately 0.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Roselle Oval Gemstone Ring
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted with care in glowing 18K yellow gold, this Roselle ring from Tresor Collection’s Flora line brings a touch of modern sophistication, radiant color, and refined elegance. Show...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US3-8 Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
For more information or to specify your desired size, please contact us. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold, 2.04 ct Oval Ruby (Mozambique). The Jumelle Grand Ring is a modern design featur...
Ruby, Gold, 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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