$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.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.64 Carat Art Deco Red Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art deco ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with 8 round and 4 mele baguette cut diamonds in a handmade platinum setting. Circa 1930-1940. 1 oval ruby .64cts. 8 round diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14 karat White Gold Oval Red Ruby 1.25 Carat Natural Solitaire Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This Bright Ruby Red solitaire ring is dynamic, durable, and set in six prongs.
Ruby, White 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
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.33 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Collectible unheated ruby ring. The ruby weighs an impressive 2.32 carat and has a beautiful oval shape along with an deep purlish-red color that makes it so special.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Burma Ruby Engagement Ring Solitaire Pigeon Blood Red
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Beaumont natural ruby engagement ring is centered by a vivid, pigeon blood red oval ruby certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
Ruby, Platinum
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Natural Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring features a magnificent 5.02-carat natural ruby, certified by GRS as originating from Mozambique.
Ruby, Platinum
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
4.71 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Halo Oval Cluster Ring in Platinum Antique Style
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A breathtaking antique-style ruby and diamond ring, meticulously crafted in platinum.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
$4,552Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra sparkle in 18KTWhite Gold. Make a commitment to glamour, integrity and style with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band 18Kt Blackened Gold With 0.84 Cwt Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 2.41ctw GIA Oval Rich Vivid Red Ruby w/ Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vivid Red Color - Heated - Thailand - 1.77ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete In...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Unheated 3.01 ct Natural Red Ruby in Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
AGL Unheated 3.01 ct Natural Red Ruby in Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Ruby and Diamond Ring features an AGL certified natural oval Red Ruby weighing 3.01 carats set in a dome style ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.03 Carat Natural Vivid-Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.032 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.47 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.60 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 7.00 X 5.00mm Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Vivid Red NO HEAT Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
4.00-Carat Vivid Red NO HEAT Ruby Unheated – Mozambique – GIA Certified Experience the pinnacle of rarity and beauty with this extraordinary 4-carat natural ruby, exhibiting the cov...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage French Cut Diamond and French Cut Red Ruby Square Design Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Classic Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering Securely Hand set 1.34tcw French Cut Diamonds, surrounded by 1.26tcw French Cut Red Rubies, accented with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$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. The stunning oval cut ruby is refractive which is set in the middle of brilliant round cut diamonds of good g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.95Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Vivid Red and Origin*
Located in New York, NY
Red Prime Ruby Ring 1.63ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 6173627333 7.31 X 5.22 X 4.59mm Full cut oval brilliant, Transparent The Vivid Red & Ori...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Red Natural Oval Ruby 8.88 carat and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Red Natural Oval Ruby 8.88 carats and Diamond Ring in Platinum Natural Ruby and Diamond Rings features an 8.88 carat natural Red Ruby with an Oval faceted cut surrounded by 12 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Statement 1.23 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Red Carpet Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Ruby Double Octagon Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
E040 GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring platinum Gold 1-Main stone : 5.01ct Natural Ruby Unheated Mogok burma Gemstone GRS 2-Surroundi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.15 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.15 carat rare oval-shaped ruby is a great example of the completely untreated natural allure - intense red tones with the slightest hint of pur...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.60 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 1.10 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 7mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.80 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 8.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.60 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 12.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 10.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.06 Carat, Natural Ruby and 0.45 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing 5x3mm oval red ruby, its vivid hues enhanced through heat treatment, evoking the passionate glow of a burning flame.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Platinum High Quality GIA 2.04ct No Heat Oval Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clean Red Color - Well Cut - Clean - High Quality - 100% Natural - No Heat - 0.82ctw (exact) ** See Certificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,134Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
This is a beautifully made cluster ring set with a top grade 4.5mm deep vivid red round cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
$6,194Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 0.80 Carats Intense Red Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 0.80 Carats Intense Red Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring The ring has a gold weight of 5.67 g: 18-carat yellow gold, bringing warmth and timeless radiance to this ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum High Quality GIA 1.81ct Vivid Fiery Red Ruby Baguette Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Near Round Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Brilliant Red Color - 1.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$147,500Sale Price|50% Off
SSEF CERT PIGEON RED 2.50Ct Unheated Clean Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Red Ruby as its stunning centerpiece, accented with sparkling diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum GIA 1.1ctw Marquise Burma Vivid Red Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Marquise Cut - Excellent cut - Prong Set - Truly Blood Red Color - Heated - Burma - 0.63ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy 2.23 Carat Burma Myanmar Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Ruby and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Burma Myanmar Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Red Coral Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.02 Carats of Rubies. This Ring has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral.
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pinkish Red Ruby & Diamond Floral Motif Ring in 14K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
0.91 carat round cut pinkish red color natural ruby in 14k white and yellow gold floral motif ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White 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
18K White Gold Burma Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Gem Crystal.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very difficult to capture the color but this is a very nice piece! Here is a nice vivid red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Original Feminine Natkina Red Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Weight 1.88 grams US size 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a G...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 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
GIA 2.31 Carat Natural Cushion Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Byzantine Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine Revival Red Prime No Heat Ruby 1.31ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 5151273363 6.75 X 6.25 X 3.40mm Full cut cushion brilliant Clean Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
3.88 Carat Vivid Red Burma Ruby Colombian Emerald Christmas Color Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
2.18 Carat of vivid red Burma Ruby, 1.70 carat of Colombian Emerald and 0.39 carat of white brilliant round diamond are set in this beautiful cocktail ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamonds Floral Dome Edwardian Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired engagement ring that features a bezel set round ruby. The center ruby is set in a dome mounting of open-work filigree, set with round diamonds. This ring is deco...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
Platinum AGL Certified 12.25ctw Oval Red Ruby W/ Diamond Substantial Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original AGL certification for the Ruby stone. Stock Number: MK-7101625091-PAR --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: AGL Report Number: 1141132 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.35ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby Low Profile Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.35ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Black Rhodium Top Total Weight: 1....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.05 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.05 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 2.70 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 7mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture filling Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.38 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.38 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $5,500.00 Total Center Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.50 Carats (Fracture Fille...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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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