Oval Shape Dark Red Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accented Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring featuring a red cabochon ruby set in a band adorned with small diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.35 Carat Chrysoprase & 2.98 Carat Vivid Red Burma Ruby Unique Table Top Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A soothing green 15.35 carat Chrysoprase is set along with 2.98 carat of vivid red ruby from Burma. The ring is made in 18 K gold and is hand made in Hong Kong.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Oval 18k Yellow Gold Halo Rubover Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Unheated Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
Natural GIA "No Heat" Ruby Diamonds ring. Ruby No Heat Classic Vintage Cluster Deco Class.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Ruby and Diamond Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 14k white gold and centered with about 0.2 carat round ruby, set in a lovely openwork surround agl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Halo Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A diamond and ruby target ring, rub-over-set to the center with a round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by French cut rubies. A gorgeous diamond and ruby target ring, made in the st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Red Pink Ruby Diamond Pave 14K Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance, color, and brilliance. This striking ring showcases a captivating, deep red oval ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
ETERNITY Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.10 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Rubies. This is a beautiful eternity ring carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished around with...
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k 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
13.10 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.10 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 12.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 14.00 x 11.00mm N...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.50Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5191792586 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.28 X 6.49 X 2.87mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural 1.50ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Oval Shaped Art Deco Style Mosaic Cocktail Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stylish diamond and ruby ring. Round cut diamonds total an estimated 0.35 carats. French cut rubies total an estimated 1.50 carats. Art Deco in style, the ring highlight a candy st...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Oval Cut Purple Red Ruby 1.01Carat Diamonds Ring 18 kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.61Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6177094723 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.53 X 6.50 X 3.15mm GIA: Purpulish Red Heat Only. 1.01ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Red Pink Oval Ruby & Diamond Mosaic Special Unique Cut Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ruby and diamond Art Deco-inspired ring with seventeen rubies totaling 1.92 carats. This design features an oval cut ruby center with adjacent French trapezoid cut ruby and prong set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.19Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6193270038 Oval cut Clean Clarity 7.47 X 4.88 X 3.54mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural .20ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Cert. 7.40 Carat Purplish Red Star Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Art Deco Ballerina design ring sets a GIA certified 7.40 carat purplish red star ruby and is framed with 1.75 carat of baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold & Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Burma VIVID RED Ruby & Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a classically styled ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum, and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, ruby solitaire neatly prong se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The ring ships from the US, so there are no import duties or tariffs for US buyers.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail 18K White Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Art Deco style ring ruby and diamonds inlaid in form of bringing a sparkling look that accentuate the prismatic color of the oval ruby in center. A perfect alternative engagement rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold With 1.30 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, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified No Heated Siamese Red Pink Ruby & Diamonds Cluster 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sublime and imposing Art Deco style ring set in its center with a ruby weighting about 1.37 carat. It is surrounded by old fashioned diamonds, also of a very beautiful H/SI quality. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Set Art Deco Style Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A rich ruby bezel-set at the center, radiating passion and elegance. Encircling the centerpiece is a brilliant array of sparkling diamonds, enhancing its timeless allure. A ruby fram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Octagon-Cut Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring, it features an octagon-cut vivid red ruby weighing 1.10 carat surrounded by a halo of white round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue" Behold the stunning Estate Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring - a masterpiece of luxury jewelry that will...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$607Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Fancy Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Red Marquise Cut Ruby & Pave Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Octagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An white gold Art-Deco design diamond and ruby target ring, center diamond with an outer ring of round diamonds an inner one of French cut rubies and finished with millgrain edging, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.15 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.15 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.15 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.85 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.85 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.90 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.90 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
13.60 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 13.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 11.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1950. Set with 10 round brilliant yellow diamonds (appx 0.80 carats) and 11 marquise shaped ru...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.01 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, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Oval Shape - 10 Carats Natural Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphires From Sri Lan...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring Diamonds 3.03ct Vivid Red Ruby GRS Certifified
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Eternity Ring with 5.58ct Diamonds 3.03 ct. Ruby with GRS Certificate Ruby: Natural Siam Ruby, 3.03 ct., Brilliant cute, Oval shape, Vivid Red Comes with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With a gorgeous design that includes a diamond center and ruby petals of morning glory flower design, this antique-style ring will make you beam with happiness. 14K Yellow Gold. Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White 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 set on white gold. Total of five center diamonds form a flo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.03ct Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Burma Heated Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pigeon blood rubies are the most coveted, top quality rubies, know for a vivid, saturated red hue, and Burma (Myanmar) rubies are considered the world's finest and most valua...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 Carat Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Roman + Jules
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 ct Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 9 Carat No Heat Pinkish Red Ruby & Fancy Cognac Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice oversized pinkish red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and fancy cognac colored and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious rose gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round rubies in half eternity style. Intricate milgrain detai...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,214Sale Price|20% Off
0.75ct Vivid Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Solitaire Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning 0.75 carat ruby with a fine vivid red colour and excellent oval cut.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Shape Red Pink Ruby Floral Flower 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Diamonds Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A floral symphony in gold, diamonds and rubies. This striking ring features a captivating floral design. Marquise-cut rubies form the petals, each surrounded by a delicate halo of sp...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.22ct Untreated Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Oval East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Untreated Deep Red Ruby GIA Certified 18k Yellow Gold East West Signet Style Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese GIA 2.53ctw Natural Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring 1970
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.53ctw Natural Burma Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1970s Experience the artistry of fine jewelry with this remarkable vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.25 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.25 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.00 Carats Ruby Measures: 10.00 x 8.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond 6.78 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Party Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A beautiful combination of 6.78 carats of vivid red ruby and 1.40 carat of vivid yellow round brilliant diamond are accented with 1.22 carat of white round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.00 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.00 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: 4.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Heat Ruby Measures: Approx. 10.00 x 8.00mm Natural R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.15 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.15 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 7.00 x 5.00mm Ruby Treatment: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.57 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.57 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.47 Carats Center Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.47 Carats Center Ruby Treat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$590Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Petite Organic Red Square Ruby Diamond Ring Center 0.27 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A perfectly square 0.27 Red Ruby is placed in the center of this organically designed ring band.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.81 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.81 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 2.06 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 8 x 6.4mm Ruby Treatment: Lea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.05 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.05 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 7.50 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead Gla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.70 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 5.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.40 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.40 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.80 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 8.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.10 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 9.00 x 7.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead Gla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.40 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.40 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.50 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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