$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Oval Ruby Ring. Ruby Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Red gem ring. Ruby gold jewelry. Genuine ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
4.50 Carat Red Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A truly exceptional piece from our London atelier, this vintage-style ring demands attention. At its centre is a large, bright red ruby in a timeless oval cut, embraced by a baguette...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Red Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval ruby center stone set in 14k white gold semi- split shank setting with 27 round cut diamonds accent diamonds. 1 oval red ruby, approx. 1.35 27...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.04 ct Red Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning oval-shaped ring is crafted from 14k yellow gold and features a gorgeous 0.93 carat red ruby as its main stone.
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$833 / item
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.14cts, and round diamonds approximately 0.09 cts, Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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
The Crimson Heart Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Embrace the fire and passion of a truly extraordinary gemstone. This exquisite ring features a captivating, almost one-carat vivid red ruby, a stone that pulses with a deep, crimson ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-Century Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking mid-century ballerina ring features a natural oval red ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats, surrounded by a halo of round and baguette diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yin and Yang Ruby Ring Gold Natural Bicolor Red Ruby July Birthstone
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Star Ruby ruby origin - Thailand stone measurements - 0.16 x 0.28 x 0.28 in / 4 x 7 mm ruby weight - 2.10 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight - 3.22...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.64Ct Oval Red Ruby And Diamond Ring Platinum Cocktail
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant cocktail ring features a rich red ruby surrounded by a halo of round and marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Ruby .99ct Diamond Ring Platinum Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Accent Ring. .99ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 5182151808 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 6.80 X 4.98 X 3.39mm GIA: Heat - Minor .200ct side ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring - Vivid Red
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Natural Burmese Ruby Colour: Vivid Red Weight of Ruby : 0.58 carat Weight of diamonds: 0.48 carats Conflict free diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIT Certified 0.67 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.313 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Square Carat: 0.67 ct Colour: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.41ctw GIA Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Ballerina Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushiony Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Vivid Red Color - Heated - Thailand - 1.41ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.20 Carat Crescent Red Ruby and Diamond Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
4.20 carat of vivid red ruby and 0.79 carat of white brilliant round diamond paired together in this designer ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Superman Cut Vivid Red Ruby Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Antique 1.01 carat vivid red superman cut ruby along with 0.42 carat of white round brilliant diamond creates a lovely designer ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Green Peridot Red Rubies Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant handmade ring in 9k rose gold crafted in our Milan jewelry workshop, featuring 8 square-cut rubies set in solid gold cubes that encircle an oval cabochon-cut peridot, forming...
Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.16 carats R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring. Genuine ruby ring. Red gemstone ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.06Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5191466545 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 8.42 X 6.60 X 4.13mm GIA: "Red" & Mozambique Origin See report in photo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.14Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171031524 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 6.28 X 5.39 X 3.48mm GIA: Red & Origin See report in photo 1.40ct. side round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified No-Heat Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite platinum ring showcases a GIA certified natural red ruby, completely unheated, with rich transparency and vibrant red color.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Red Ruby Round Cut Rose Gold Ring Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Handcrafted ring in 9k rose gold, made in our goldsmith workshop in Milan. The solid gold band has been meticulously handworked to create this rock-like texture, making each ring one...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Timeless Ring In 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.54 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Oval ruby center stone set in a 14k yellow gold semi split shank setting with 27 round brilliant cut accent diamonds. 1 oval red ruby, approx. .54cts 27 roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Linde RED PINK STAR Ruby Solitaire ring. 10k Yellow gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 8 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Pink Band Color: Gold Style: Art nouveau This stylish vintage 10 karat yellow gold ring was made a...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Genuine Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring.Red gemstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.41 carats Sapphire Measurements: 5.2 mm x 3.8 mm x 2.8 Ruby Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 5.09 Carat GRS Certified VIVID RED Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 5.09 Carat GRS Certified Natural Ruby Ring At the heart of this masterpiece lies a 5.09 carat natural ruby, certified by GRS with no indication of thermal treatment and or...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.8Ct Red Ru3.8Ct Red Ruby Solitaire Statement Ring in Solid 14K Gold, Round 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.8 carat round ruby gemstone all set in solid 14K gold. This solitaire ring can be a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones! Bold, fiery, an...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Toi et Moi Certified Diamond RED Ruby 2.23cts Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The striking contrast between the brilliant white diamond and vivid red ruby creates a romantic and timeless design, making this piece a meaningful alternative engagement ring or an ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Art Deco Red Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Art Deco Red Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum. This stunning ring features a brilliant cut, pear shape, transparent, red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Red Ruby Diamond Bow Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Height: ~10 mm tall Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measuremen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14.05 Carat Ruby & Red Topaz Sterling Silver Ring Size 6
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous and unique ring this is. It has a baguette ruby that measure 15.5 x 11.5 mm and is 14.05 carats.
Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Oval Red Ruby Double Diamond Halo Ring 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Ruby Specifications: Ruby Count: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~10 mm x 6.7 mm x 5.2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Oval Ruby Weight is: Approx. 10.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6 x 4mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Filling Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Red Carpet 5 Stone Ruby Engraved Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Ruby Statement Gold Band Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.52 carats Ruby M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with 3 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 3.26 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Platinum Ring with Vivid Red Ruby &3.26 ct. Diamonds. Ruby looks lik 4.5 to 5 Ct !
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
7 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This peerless three-stone ring is truly unforgettable thanks to its commanding centre ruby, made rare by its large size. Mined and cut in Thailand, the breathtaking stone is shoulder...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
$1,712Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Red Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3.50 Carat round, 8 mm Cabochon Ruby Sparks dynamic light reflection in this beautiful Halo diamond Ring! 13.00 MM Wide Halo Diamond Ring with Center, Cabochon Ruby. The deep colore...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and White Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring, it features three emerald-cut vivid red rubies weighing 2.45 carat alternating with two white sapphires weighing 2.23 carat, surrounded by a flurry of white diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.08 Carat Burma Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.73Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 2195467156 Cushion cut, Transparent 8.04 X 7.04 X 5.81mm GIA: "Red" & Burma Origin See report in photo 1.35ct. side round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78Cts Red Ruby & 0.24Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn this dazzling diamond ruby ring. Encrusted with center row of 7 prong set marquise shape medium red rubies weighing 0.78 carat with side rows of round brilliant cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite and bold, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating Byzantine design. The centerpiece showcases 1.5 carats of marquise-cut rubies, their deep red hue creat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Ring Size: 10 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~6.24 mm x 5.06 mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Stackable Ruby Diamonds Eternity Rings 14Kt Natural Vivid Reds Stacking 11.36ct*
Located in New York, NY
8ct. emerald cut Natural Rubies & 3.36ct diamonds stackable rings.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Star Ruby Silver Ring Natural Red Gemstone Corundum gift Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Matte finish silver ring with natural star Ruby ruby origin - Sri Lanka gem size is 0.39 х 0.55 х 0.63 in / 10 х 14 х 16 mm ring weight - 12.10 grams ruby weight - 25.6 ct ring size ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver
Large Star Ruby Silver Ring Natural Red Gemstone Corundum Fine Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Scratched silver ring with natural star Ruby ruby origin - Sri Lanka gem size is 0.39 х 0.55 х 0.63 in / 10 х 14 х 16 mm ring weight - 12.10 grams ruby weight - 25.6 carats ring size...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver
GIA Burma Pigeon Blood 1.14ct vivid red ruby diamonds ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.14Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171031524 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 6.28 X 5.39 X 3.48mm GIA: Pigeons Blood / Vivid red / Burma / Heated See rep...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 CT. Oval Red Ruby GIA Certified in Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
1.50 CT. Oval Red Ruby GIA Certified in Platinum Diamond Ring A timeless and elegant statement piece, this platinum ring showcases a stunning natural oval-cut ruby at its center, su...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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