Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.54 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 6.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.64 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.04Ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold Cathedral Raised*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified: Ruby Raised Cathedral Ring 1.04ct. Natural Oval Ruby. Brilliant full cut. Excellent transparency. Vs Clean clarity. Report 2155273701 (attached) 1.00ct. pri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This gold ring features an oval setting chased in scales all around. In the center, a treated oval ruby is set with 4 claws. On eithe...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 11.90ct Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 18kt Classic Halo
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified oval shape ruby ring. Semi Translucent, purple -red color. 14.4x12.84mm. GIA certificate to accompany. 2.63ct natural side round diamonds. G-color, vs2-clarity 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.37 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly collectible ruby ring centered on a 3.02 carat natural ruby, accompanied by GIA Gemological Report No. 1186083236. The ruby is oval shaped, measuring 9.24 x 7....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Thailand Ruby 1.71ct Halo Diamond Ring 18kt Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Ring. 1.71ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 2175034926 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 7.31 X 5.95 X 4.66mm GIA: Heat, Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3 Carat Purplish Red NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 3 Carat No-Heat Purplish Red Ruby Ring Lively. Natural. Exceptionally Rare. This exquisite ring showcases a 3.00 carat oval-cut ruby, GRS certified as purplish red wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 10.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring GRS Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and important ruby and diamond ring centered on a vivid 10.21 carat natural ruby of rich red color, elegantly fashioned in an oval mixed cut and accompanied by a prestigio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 1.05 cts Natural Unheated Ruby & 0.32 cts Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant platinum ruby ring features a 1.05 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, distinguished by its vivid red color and authentic, untreated character. The ruby is unheated, a h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.91 carats with Diamond 1.63 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.91 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1.57 Carat Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18K Gold Stunning Cocktail Ring centering a 1.17 Carat Natural Ruby Vivid Red and 0.40 Carat Rond Brilliant Cut Diamonds G-VS. Ring size 6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.79 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.27 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIGS Certified 1.07 Carat Natural Pink No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Red Prime Ruby Ring 1.07ct. Natural AIGS Certified Ruby Ring Full cut oval brilliant, Transparent Even Pink, No Heat. .40ct. Natural Diamonds. Round, & full cuts G-colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ruby & diamond ring by Assor Gioielli. Beautiful oval shape red ruby set in a well crafted 18k yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.99 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight:2.5 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.95Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Vivid Red and Origin*
Located in New York, NY
Red Prime Ruby Ring 1.63ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 6173627333 7.31 X 5.22 X 4.59mm Full cut oval brilliant, Transparent The Vivid Red & Ori...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$600Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Vintage Style Floral Motif Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add timeless elegance to your collection with this Cabochon Ruby Vintage-Style Floral Motif Band Ring. Featuring a smooth, glowing ruby cabochon at the center, the ring exudes warmth...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural Red Ruby NO HEAT 3.28 CT Platinum Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Natural Red Ruby NO HEAT 3.28 CT Platinum Diamond Ring This exquisite estate ring features a stunning natural no-heat ruby set in luxurious 950 platinum, accented by brilliant-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.13 Carat Thai Heated Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This is a timeless three stone ring that can be worn in any occasion. The center stone is a 4.13-carat Thai ruby, certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.94 carats with diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,800Sale Price|20% Off
3.27 Carat High Clear Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 22k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
High Clear Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 22k Gold. Apart of our carefully curated collection & One of kind, this ring proudly displays a 3.27 carat high clear natural M...
Ruby, 22k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.56 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.36 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1938 Halo Ring natural 1ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS7.25 /4.5gr
Located in SE
Halo Ruby and Diamonds Ring of timeless Art - Deco, or Style Moderne design that developed and flourished in early 1920s - 1940s. Harmonic combinations of various geometrical forms ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 Half Carat of very clean natural Ruby and Diamond Ring I think the origin is Burma but do not have cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.30Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Coil Wrap*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby & Diamonds Coil Wrap Band. Illusion of three rings 1.02ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 5151332654 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 6.64 X 5.00 X...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA certified 1.59ct No Heat natural ruby diamond ring 14kt classic halo
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified oval shape ruby ring. No heat ruby, red color. 8x5.9mm. GIA certificate to accompany. 2.8ct natural side round diamonds. G-color, vs2-clarity 14 karat white gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.03ct No Heat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 18kt Classic Halo
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified oval shape ruby ring. No heat, oval full cut & clean clairty 8.9x7.1mm. GIA certificate to accompany. .50ct natural side round diamonds. F-G-color, vs2-clarity 18...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Raven Ring by Konforti Jewelry, 8.45ct Ruby in Silver- Ready To Ship
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The "Royal Raven" ring from the "Stone is crafted in 960 silver, crowned with an 8.45ct. treated ruby. Hot enamel paintings in the Limoges technique and accents of 24K gold plating b...
Ruby, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Ruby, Diamond, Platinum and 22K Gold Ring, 1.86 Carats, 1999
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century ruby diamond and gold ring, with a faceted oval ruby, weighing 1.86 carats, in a platinum rub over setting, with an emerald-cut diamond, either side, in platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Likely European, ca. 1950s - 1960s. Band hallmarked 375 / made of solid 9K Yellow Gold. Openwork dome s...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,348Sale Price|24% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style granulation work creating a stunning art piece. This b...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.06 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby 5,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat This Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2.78 Carat Natural Fine Purple Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat G/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Modern & Delicate 1.48Ct. Natural fine Ruby Clean clarity Transparent with purple - red tone Fully faceted 8 X 5.4mm 1.30ct. diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity. Full cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6 Carat Thai Ruby Mirror Clean Rare Investment Ring PT 900
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
First referenced in 1408, Thai Ruby once fulfilled 95 percent of the world's demand for this extremely rare and highly coveted gemstone. Ostensibly depleted since 2009, Thai Ruby is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 5.62 Carat Mogok Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 5.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by Gubelin as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely n...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.00 Carat Vivid to Deep Red Ruby and Diamond Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 5.00 Carat Vivid to Deep Red Ruby and Diamond Ring An extraordinary treasure of nature, this ring showcases a rare 5.00 carat oval ruby of vivid to deep red color, cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this striking cocktail ring centers a vivid oval Pigeon Blood ruby, certified by GIA (Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby 5,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat This Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland 6.30 Certified Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori Fine Jewels is proud to show this exclusive cushion mixed-cut Burma ruby exhibits its ideal red hue in this ring. For centuries, rubies from Myanmar, Burma has ranked among ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.72 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an exquisite solitaire ring featuring a rare GRS-certified ‘Pigeon Blood’ red ruby, weighing 0.72 carats (GRS2021-111296). This cushion-shaped center stone originates from...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 0.76 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red hue ruby and diamond solitare ring made in 18 Karat gold. This ring was inspired by art-decor themes portrayed through the use and placement of baguette-cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.30 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 3.85ct Gia Burma No Heat Ruby Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegantly and well refined ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly bezel set at the rais...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Treated Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Treated Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 8.9 gram Stamped 14K Ring Size 5 ( can be altered for no charge ) Large 4 carat oval s...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 0.20 Carat with Diamond 0.12 Carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.20 carat with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.87 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring features a 1.07-carat ruby as its centerpiece. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certificate N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.64 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a piece from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a vibrant 0.64-carat ruby as its centerpiece. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (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.)
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.