1.36 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond and Ruby Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Cut Pear Faceted Content 1.36 carats Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.50 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
18K Gold Statement Ring with Natural Opal Ruby and Diamond, featuring Pear
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Pear-Shape Ruby & Diamond Toi et moi Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Two pear-shaped rubies in a 14k yellow gold toi et moi setting, surrounded by diamonds. The tapered band is studded with more rubies and diamonds for a colorful and sparkling show fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
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
White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 1.13ctw Two-Stone Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Pear Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12X10 Pear Cut approximately 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.9 gram Ring Size 5 ( can be altered for n...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 1.30ct Cut - Pear Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.05ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold Gia 7.78ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Moi Et Toi Bypass Interlocking Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Natural Inclusions - 3.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1) Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ring with Pear and Baguette 0.90Ct Diamond 0.51Ct. Ruby
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring. This " V" shaped ring is set with 2 pear shaped diamonds and 1 pear shaped ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,428Sale Price|25% Off
GCS Certified 3.6 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A dramatic design of a teardrop shape deeply saturated red ruby, full of mystery in a unique, powerful tigerclaw hold. Surrounding the ruby is an extravagant, exuberant rim of bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
14k Solid Gold 1.45ctw Pear Ruby & Diamond Open East West Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Brilliant & Beautiful - 1.20ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds -Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Halo Pear Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Deco Pear Shaped 1.20ct. Natural Ruby Ring 6.4 X 5.1mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Prime Red - Pink Color 1.20ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with 3.27-Carat Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Material: 950 Platinum • Gemstones: • Center stone: Cushion-cut heated Burmese ruby, 3.27 carats (GGT certified) • Secondary stones: Pear-cut diamonds • Design: Floral-ins...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Pear Cts 0.64 and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold (2.46 grams), this engagement ring features 30 round diamonds (0.07 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.03 cts), 3 marquise diamonds (0.12 cts), 1 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.34 carats with Diamond 1.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 20.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Amethyst Pear Floral Colorful 18kt Gold Ring with Rubys Peridots and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Amethyst Pear floral Colorful 18kt Gold Ring with Rubys Peridots and Diamonds Brilliant cut Diamonds 0,17ct Peridot 1,08ct Amethyst 4,10 Rubies 0,50ct THE GARDEN RING NICOFILIMON 2...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,492Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Roman Malakov 1.33 Carats Pear Shape Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 1.33 carats pear shape ruby, set on a three prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,600Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 3.51ct Pear Shape Ruby and 1.01ct Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Toi et Moi Ring featuring an Pear shape Ruby weighing 3.51 Carats complimented with a Pear Shaped Diamond weighing 1.01 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
Pear Ruby Natural Diamond Wave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This gemstone band ring features an alternating double row of pear-shaped natur...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.5 gram Measurement 9X7 two diamond baguettes , one ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.34 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design of this ring has a subtle antique inspired finish and the pear shape complements the pear cut rubies seamlessly, making it a statement for its muse.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.27 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 1.27 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
VR Jewels Dainty Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This dainty solitaire ring features a 0.42 carat natural ruby Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This architectural gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a prominent 3.10-carat ov...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Peach Orange Morganite & Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Set 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach color morganite center stone with round diamond and ruby halo crafted in gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Pear Shape "Vous et Moi" Crossover Diamond Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Saphir Pear Shape "Toi et Moi" Crossover baguette-cut Diamond on yellow gold 18K Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Marquise Diamond and Pear-Shaped Ruby Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond and Pear-Shaped Ruby Three-Stone Cluster Ring Description: This multi-stone ring is crafted in platinum and white gold, featuring a central 0.57-carat marquise-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Pear Ruby SI/H Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut ruby in center with round and diamond halo around and on shank and baguette cut diamonds set be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Angara Natural Three-Stone Pear Ruby Criss-Cross Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Adorned with three pear-shaped rubies, this 14k white gold three stone ring is an eye-catching piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold 1.91ct Pear Ruby & Diamond Half Band Ring For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half band ring features a 1.91 carat pear cut rubies, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
8k White Gold Pear-Shaped Orangy-Red Ruby Cts 3.40 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart lies a breathtaking 3.40 ct pear-shaped ruby, showcasing a vibrant orangy-red hue, sourced from the world-renowned ruby mines of Mozambique, and accompanied by a GRS cer...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.30 carats with Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.56 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade Pear Shaped Natural Ruby Wave Ring in 14K White Gold Christmas Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted wave ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural ruby weighing approximately 0.66 carats, beautifully set in 14K white gold.
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
GIA 1.45 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crown Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian sapphire, ruby and diamond crown ring. circa 1870. GIA certified pear shaped Burman natural no heat ruby and cornflower sapphire set an 18k yellow gold crown setting with a...
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pear Ruby and Halo Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Ruby and Halo Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.82 carats and diamonds of 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Dainty Pear Ruby Diamond Ring Engagement Gift for Her in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Pear Ruby Diamond Ring Engagement Gift for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.05 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This lovely pear cut ruby engagement ring is set with a 1.00ct natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 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
$6,000
Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold Ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.935 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.62 Colour: - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing flower design color-rich ring with 4 pear shape ruby weighing 0.70 carats total and 1 round shape ruby weighing 0.06 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
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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