GRA Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Purplish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.790 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.70 ct Colour: Pinkish ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Red Agate and Diamond Filigree Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Striking in both color and composition, this Art Deco ring (circa 1920s) showcases a rich, deep orange-red agate, gracefully framed by lace-like filigree detailing and accented with ...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
GRA Certified 1.16 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.250 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Octagon Carat: 1.16 ct Colour: Vivid...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.35 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Vivid Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite natural Burma no-heat red spinel and diamond ring is a true masterpiece of rarity and refinement. At its heart lies a mesmerizing 3.35-carat cushion-cut red spinel, bo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Platinum 2.67ctw Oval Mozambique Vivid Red Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rubies- Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Mozambique - 1.01ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (28) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Zorab Creation 4.81 Carat Red Tourmaline and Diamond Sangria Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A round 4.81-carat fancy red tourmaline in a deep lush hue centers this 18k gold and palladium ring paved with 1.24-carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A STUNNING red ruby diamond ring! GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring 1 carats of white side diamonds. Custom platinum and 18k yellow gold mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1925s Calibrated Red Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique Art Deco ring, the round setting is set with rose-cut diamonds in a radiant motif in the center on platinum, surrounded by calibrated red gems i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.30 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Pinkish R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Spinel 3.30ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Spinels are a fascinating gemstone with a long history amongst royal jewelry. Burmese red spinels in particular hold great appreciation due to their rich red color often being mistak...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Burmese No-Heat Red Spinel, Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold marquise-shaped ring featuring a 1.85 carat Burmese red spinel (no heat) set between two oval emeralds totaling 1.63 carats. The design is accented with 28 di...
Diamond, Emerald, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.13ctw GIA Spready Oval Vivid Red Ruby & Pear Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Spready Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purplish Red Color - Thailand - Heated - Clean - 1.22ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for C...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$638Sale Price|49% Off
18K White Gold 0.59ct Oval Clean Red Ruby & 0.16ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful engagement ring boasts a stunning bright red oval cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Carat Vivid Red Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond Twin Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The details of the ring are mentioned below: Ruby - 1.03 Carats White Diamond- 0.97 Carats. Ring Size: US 6.5 The ring size can be changed on request.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Oval Shaped Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous piece of jewelry, red ruby ring is certain to draw admiration. The centerpiece of the ring is an exquisitely faceted 0.82 carat red oval shaped ruby set in 18k white gold....
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 2.66ct GIA Burmese Red Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold ring is an especially striking colored stone piece, centered by a 2.66 carat red spinel accented by 0.85 carat total weight of diamonds graded F color and VS clar...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped rubies at its side, top, and bottom wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.65ct Red Spinel and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This unique three stone ring dates back to the Victorian Era. It features a Burmese red spinel in its centre, which is flanked by two old cut diamonds. The beautiful red spinel is an...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
$5,104Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.47 Carat Oval Red Ruby Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate platinum setting feature a 1.47 -carat vibrant deep red ruby GIA certified that exhibits an excellent luster. The ruby is four prongs set on a 1.5 mm wide band. A row o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unique Red Ruby and White Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in London, GB
Designed and crafted by the Haruni family, this statement ring makes the classic combination of rubies and diamonds that little bit more interesting. The centre stone is a round ruby...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burma No Heat Red Spinel Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning and classic natural Burma No Heat Spinel cushion-cut vivid red weighing 2.21 carats GFCO certified. Accented by 6 baguette diamonds weighing 0.57ct, G in color, and VS in cl...
Ruby, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
4.00ct GIA Burma Antique EF Natural Unheated Red Ruby & Old Diamonds Ring 18K
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,500 Item Stock Number - 344721121 Shape - Round, Old Cut Carat Weight - 1.00ct Ruby, 3.00ct Diamonds Measurements - ring to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Hippo Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.65x2.79cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "126 Fancy Diamonds 2.23 CT 2 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KR 9.53 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Peacock Double Finger Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.20x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "113 White Diamonds 0.43 CT 2 Ruby 1.13 CT 18KR 6.64 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Spinel Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Round 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural red spinel glows with vivid, fiery red at the centre of this solid 14K white gold ring, framed by ten earth-mined diamonds. Spinel is untreated and long treasured for its r...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Spinel Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Round 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural red spinel glows with lively, saturated red at the centre of this solid 14K white gold ring, framed by sixteen earth-mined diamonds. Untreated and brilliant, this Madagasca...
Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Sunita Nahata GRS Certified Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18KWYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Spinels are a fascinating gemstone with a long history amongst royal jewelry. Burmese red spinels in particular hold great appreciation due to their rich red color often being mistak...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald & Red Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a captivating emerald at the center, surrounded by alternating rubies and diamonds that create a striking flora...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 0.76 Carat Radiant-cut Red Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
0.76ct Radiant Red Diamond Ring by Spectra Fine Jewelry, an exquisite testament to the extraordinary beauty of nature's rarest treasures.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white gold and centered with 0.35 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set in a lovely openwork ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 2.72 Carat Pigeon's Blood Oval Deep Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite peagon's blood deep red ruby set with two trillion cut diamonds d/e color vvs clarity set in platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$812Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.62ct Oval Deep Red Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful engagement ring boasts a stunning deep red oval cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 1.80tcw Ruby & Diamond Statement Pinky Ring, Blood Red Baguette Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring showcasing timeless beauty. The centerpiece features a captivating baguette-cut ruby, complemented by tapered baguette-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Crimson Rarity - ULTRA RARE Red Beryl (Emerald) Ring set with Diamonds in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings are precious. Crimson Rarity is legendary. At its heart lies one of the rarest treasures in the gemstone world — a 1.37‑carat No‑Oil Bixbite, a true red emerald, so scarc...
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Round Red Garnet & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A perfect embodiment of vintage elegance and modern craftsmanship. At the heart of this stunning ring lies a captivating round garnet, radiating a deep, rich red hue that symbolizes ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Collectible Kraft Sales Leader 1995 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Red Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color - 0.20ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Gemstone - Elongated Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Red Color...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby Cabochon Cluster Diamond Pave Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship with this captivating ring, this remarkable piece features a spherical design, encrusted with vibrant pink red rubies meticulously set to creat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Red Spinel & Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Art Deco design, this antique ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a vibrant interplay of rich red spinels and glittering old European cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare 1.42ct Burma Ruby Natural Unheated Red Ruby Mogok & Diamonds Ring 18K GRS
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,500 Item Stock Number - 4363146573658 Certificate Number - GRS2024-118547 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - Ruby - 1.22ct, Diamonds 0.20ct Measureme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring a true celebration of style and sophistication! Featuring seven round cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A spectacular Art Deco design ring. Crafted in cool white gold, the filigree open-work on the face of the ring is just breathtaking. The detail is perfectly crisp. It is set with a g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Enamel Ring 18k Rose & White Gold Ceylon Burgundy Red Garnet 0.06ct Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Collection Ring, Aubergine Red Vitreous Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k Rose & White Gold, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds tot...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to the center with three square shaped rubies in bezel set surrounded by eight diamond h...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangle Emerald Cut Red Rhodolite & Diamond Step Shoulder 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautifully crafted in gold, this gorgeous ring features a striking rhodolite set between step design diamonds set shoulders. With a total 12 diamonds, this exquisite ring is a wonde...
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.26ct Oval Myanmar Red Ruby & 0.71ct Baguette Diamond Woven Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking fusion of color, craftsmanship, and movement, this 18k gold ring centers a vivid 1.26‑carat natural ruby from Myanmar, prized for its rich, saturated red and exceptional c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Square Cushion 2.99 Carat Red Ruby & Tapered Baugette Diamond Ring GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This timeless three-stone platinum ring features a one-of-a-kind square cushion 2.99 carat Red Ruby that exhibits a deep red vibrant color. in excellent luster. The Ruby is flanked b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18k white gold ring centering 0.76 carat oval ruby framed by a halo of diamonds, with French cut rubies punctuate on west and east side. The setting is made of solid 18k white gold a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fabulous finger-hugger, hand fabricated in white gold is charming with a ruby center weighting 1.20 carat (approx.). The stone is presented within an octagonal frame accented wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Floral Flower Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby. Total of five center diamonds form a flower with diamond a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Crown Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing .25 carats and ruby weighing .20 carats, both set to the center of round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby Cabochon Cluster Diamond Pave Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a cluster of vibrant pink red rubies set in a luxurious gold band. The stones are arranged in a captivating dome shape, creating a bold and eye-catching...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Pink Tourmaline Green Garnet & Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.10x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "57 Fancy Diamonds 1.40 CT 166 Green Garnet 5.65 CT 1 Tourmaline 4.44 CT 18KR 15.20 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamo...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold 7.84ctw AGL Clean Vibrant Red Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Must See In Person!!! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Long Oval Cut - Prong Set - Clean Transparent Clarity - Vibrant Red Color - Heated - 3.52ct (approx.) ** See Certificat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Platinum GIA BURMA RED Spinel Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking antique ring was crafted during the Victorian era from solid 18k yellow gold with a platinum top. It features an elegant flower cluster design set with a, GIA...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Ring white gold Art Deco vintage (#8)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is Natural Round Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Ruby (leaning towards light yellow) Sides have natural white Diamonds All...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby Green Garnet & Diamond Pave Purple Sapphire 18K Gold Fly Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x1.60x2.50cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "43 White Diamonds 0.18 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.68 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.26 CT 24 Ruby 0.36 CT 18KY 4.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K G...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Dome Bombe Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A bold ruby and diamond vintage inspired ring as it could be worn as a right hand ring or as engagement ring. Centering an oval cut ruby weighting 0.65 carat. The setting is made of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Illusion Set & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage sophistication with our breathtaking illusion set diamond and ruby Art Deco style engagement ring. This stunning piece features a masterful arrangement o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Round Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Halo Set Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set GIA certified 1 carat diamond with a color of N and clarity of VVS1. The central diamond is surrounded by a halo of cha...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5.81 Carat Oval Cut Vivid Red Thai Siam Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.81 carat vivid red oval cut natural ruby from Siam (Thailand). This ruby exemplifies the level of rarity and beauty we reserve for our most discerning clients. This ...
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.