$1,150Sale Price / item|35% Off
Pear Shape Rubies 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Two Stone Engagement Ring. Pear Cut Ruby Ring. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unheated Burmese Pear Cut 1.00ct Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
- Ruby & diamond engagement ring - 1.00ct pear-shaped natural ruby - Brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.20ct - Platinum - Accompanied by lab report (WGI) - Certificate ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Victorian pear cut ruby ring in yellow gold is a romantic choice for anniversaries, Valentine's Day or a July birthday.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$17,072Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Switzerland Pear Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori Di Sanpietro GRS-Certified Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Embrace the splendor of Antinori Di Sanpietro's craftsmanship with this exquisite three-stone ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,200 / item
14K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Bridal Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with pear cut ruby and halo of diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a pear cut ruby in center and halo of diamonds at side that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail ring in 18K Gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Ruby Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 carats Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a sophisticated pear-shaped design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 2.14ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 2.14 carats. The Pear Cut Ruby is heated as per industry standards of most Rubies in the market.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.21 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring There is a Pear Cut Ruby set in the center of the ring that weighs 1.51 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5.17 Carat Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is designed as a bouquet of pear cut rubies, each stone arranged like a small bloom clustered together.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Ring with 3.27-Carat Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the cushion-cut ruby is a dazzling array of pear-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to accentuate the ruby’s radiance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.00 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby and 0.35 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.10ct Pear Cut Ruby & 1.02ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 1.10ct Pear Cut Ruby & 1.02ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold Gorgeous GIA Certified Pear Cut Ruby from Mozambique weighs 1.10 carats and has NO HEAT.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1880s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold ring features a pear-cut ruby of approximately 0.40 carats, surrounded by 10 old European and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats, F...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring This ring has a Pear Cut Ruby that measures at approximately 6 mm x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Oval Cabochon Ruby 3.10ct Pear Cut Diamonds Measurement: Ring Size 6.50
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Spectrum Jewels Pear Cut 3.73TCW Diamond Ruby Floral White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Spectrum Jewels Pear Cut 3.73TCW Diamond Ruby Floral White Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Minimal 14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a vibrant pear-cut natural ruby, weighing 0.71 carat set in a sleek 14K yellow gold prong setting.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36 Carat Pear-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 5x4 Pear-cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.36 Carat and Round-Cut Diamond (1 pcs) 0.02 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI-Certified 1.4ct Pear-Cut Emerald, Sapphire &Ruby Ring with Triangle Diamonds
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Celebrate color, luxury, and bold artistry with this striking trio cocktail ring featuring three 1.4ct Natural Pear-Cut gemstones—Green Emerald, Blue Sapphire...
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.40ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Gold by Roshe Jewels
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.40ct Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Ballerina Ring in 14K Gold by Roshe Jewels This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 1.40 carats and has 12 round cut diamonds that weigh 0.32 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.34 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Size: Size 7, Resizable Gram Weight: 8.5 grams This ring has multiple Pear Cut Natural Red Rubies weighing 1.83 Carats and Natural Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.51 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
VR Jewels Dainty Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The elegant pear-cut ruby is beautifully showcased in a sleek and minimalist design, making it perfect for everyday wear.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Ruby & Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Cuts: Pear Shape Gemstone Dimensions: approx. 7 x 5 mm each Ruby We...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Sapphire and Ruby Ring with Emerald-Cut Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Shape Sapphire and Ruby Ring with Emerald-Cut Diamonds made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Platinum 2.35ct GIA Ideal Cut Round Diamond Pear Ruby Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Trippel Excellent - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.37ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Mozambique Ruby Pear Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handmade halo engagement ring showcases a one vibrant natural Mozambique pear-cut ruby totaling 0.65 carats set in 14k white gold at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ring with 0.88ct Pear-Cut No Heat Certified Ruby & Diamonds Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
18K gold ring featuring a 0.88-carat pear-cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.29 carats of round-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 18K Solid Yellow Gold Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Wrap Around Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K Solid Yellow Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Diamond Wrap Around Ring which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.39Ct Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique-style ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural ruby weighing 2.39 carats, set in 18K yellow gold with Black Rhodium.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.68ctw Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Shoulders Butterfly Look Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (4) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.83ctw (exact) (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 1.21 Ct Pear-Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring showcases a captivating pear-cut natural ruby weighing 1.21 carats, set in lustrous 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring in 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning eternity ring is crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .15 carats Ruby and .52 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in white, rose and yellow gold. The r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Pear Cut Ruby And Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. Totally is ruby 0.60 ct. The diamond has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined Natural Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) and White Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold, featuring vivid pear-shaped untreated rubies, celebrated for their rich natural red color and exc...
Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20.98 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Rubies in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst and rubies Center Amethyst Shape: Pear shape Center Amethyst Color: Purple Center Amethyst Carat Weight: 20.98 CTW Center Amethyst Qua...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby & Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This ballerina ring features a 5.30 carat pear ruby from Thailand (Siam) adorned by 55 trillion and baguette cut diamonds, totaling 5.14 carats and 98 round cut diamonds, totaling 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring in Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 pear cut ruby totaling 0.57 carats, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 pear cut ruby totaling 0.57 carats, set in 14K yellow gold. the ruby measure approximately 6.5 x 5 mm in size. securely held in a classic pro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Oval-Cut Red Ruby & Pear-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Unveil a symbol of enduring elegance and fiery romance with this exquisite halo engagement ring, masterfully set with a 1.09ct natural oval-cut red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
VR Jewels 14k Yellow Gold 1.04Ct Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Open Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a total of 1.04 carats of pear-cut rubies accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds on the open band.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALGT Certified 18 kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Color Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent ALGT Certified 18kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Colour Ruby & Diamond Ring Ruby: Pear shape, Rose cut Intense purplish red Ruby 3.21ct Diamond: 3 Rows of Brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold 1.79 Carat Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Studded with 132 micro-pave diamonds (H-I, SI1) totalling .75cts, this limited edition ring features hand-carved French filigree work all across the band, perfectly accenting a pear-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald cut Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined Natural Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, featuring a precisely cut and calibrated row of vivid red, untreated rubies at its center—valued for t...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Ruby and Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
this stunning ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a captivating 0.52 carat pear-shaped gemstone at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald cut Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ruby is cut in a graceful emerald-cut, highlighting its depth of hue and transparency while preserving its natural brilliance.
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Studded with 132 micro-pave diamonds (H-I, I1-I2) totaling .75cts, this limited edition ring features hand-carved French filigree work all across the band, perfectly accenting a pear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Studded with 132 micro-pave diamonds (H-I, I1-I2) totaling .75cts, this limited edition ring features hand-carved French filigree work all across the band, perfectly accenting a pear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby and Diamonds in 14k White Gold Curved Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.35 carat ruby set in 14 karat solid white and yellow gold ring. Hypoallergenic and waterproof. Ideal for daily wear. Ring Details: âś” Metal: 14K âś” Weight: 2.3 grams âś” Ban...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.61 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1 clarity. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and White Diamond Vintage Look Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.50cttw) accent the perfect red color of the ruby gemstone center stone (1.00ct) ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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