Art Deco revival Platinum Ring with Onyx, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Art Deco revival ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a striking sugar loaf natural black onyx with approximately 4.50 carats total weight, accented with 34 natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.16 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat and Ruby 0.98 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.99 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.62 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 8.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.77 carats with Diamond 2.02 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 17.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Cabochon Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.43 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated w...
Ruby, Silver
18K White Gold Ring with 0.39ct Diamond and 1.06ct Ruby
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k wg ring , diamond 0.39ct ruby 1.06ct, 5.20 gm, 50st
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Navette Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, 2020
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
For the wearer who loves bold color paired with vintage-inspired design, this ruby and diamond navette ring is a striking, spirited choice.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.00 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 3.00 carats, and small Old European cut Diamonds on the setting weighing approximately a total of 1.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Natural Untreated Ruby Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning ruby & diamond cocktail ring made with 100% natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Oval Ruby Banana Leaf Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This mesmerizing 18K gold ring features a striking pear-cut natural ruby of 0.53ct, accentuated by 0.09ct of radiant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
18kt Yellow Gold 1940's Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Diamonds And Ruby Diamonds: 6 brilliant cut diamonds Ruby: 6 round cut ruby Material: 18kt yellow & white gold Ring size: 58.9 EU / 8.75 US (can be re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,810
2.68 Carat Octagon Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.276 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Octogon Carat: 2.68 (16 Pcs) Co...
Ruby
Cartier Ellipse Yellow Gold Ring Two Crossed Heads with Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size 51 Original Box This exceptional Cartier Ellipse ring is a refined example of the Maison’s timeless elegance and masterful design.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds. Size 6.25 3.10 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby with Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby With Diamond Accent Ring Size 5.5 Size 5.5 2.80 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco jewelry, this Ruby Engagement Ring features an oval ruby surrounded by brilliant diamonds and accented with geometric ruby details.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.51 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.83 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.43 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.22 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.55 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight:4.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Diamond 4.14 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.54 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 6.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.91 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.7 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.34 carats with Diamond 0.67 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.77 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.64 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents Size 6.75 0.05 Total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.22 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.02 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.04 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring White Gold White Diamonds Ruby with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Star Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Star Ruby Ring with diamonds and carved cabochon "tutti fruttii" rubies all set in a platinum setting Center Stone approximately 19 carats Ring Size: 5.25 Re sizable free o...
Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.75 carats with Diamond 0.94 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.21 carats, Ruby 3.29 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.92 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.31 carats with Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.36 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby Halo Cocktail Ring with Multi-Cut Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby Halo Cocktail Ring with Multi-Cut Diamond Band Description: This multi-stone cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and centers on a prominent 2.82-carat oval r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.57 carats with Diamond 2.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 16.13 grams Ruby Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.04 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.41 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Green Garnet & Ruby Lizard Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Green Garnet & Ruby Lizard Ring with Diamonds 28 Diamonds - 0.11 CT 42 Green Garnets - 0.63 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.39 GM The lizard's body is ado...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.75 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.51 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.58 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.91 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Marquise Eye Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating fusion of classic and modern, this 18K gold ring features a marquise-cut natural ruby of 0.26ct, enhanced by a dazzling arrangement of 0.31ct natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
"Marquee" Ring with Raw Ruby Cabochon Between Rows of Faceted Rubies in 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total weight of the rubies is 0.18 carats. The ring's face is 16mm wide and 12mm tall.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 5.88 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.72 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.36 carats with Diamond 1.55 carats Ring set in18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 12.55 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3cts Ruby Ring with Sapphire Accents Ring: Solid 14k White Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring features an oval ruby at its center, accented by shimmering sapphires and set in 14K solid white gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Snake Ring with 0.10 Carat Ruby, Early 20th Century Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in platinum, the ring has a substantial yet refined presence, offering durability and timeless elegance.
Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Accents
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 5.0g Art Deco Featuring Old Mine Diamond Approx. 0.94ct Ruby Accents Approx. 0.48ct Measurements 0.8in x 0.82in Ring Size 6.75 Sizable
Diamond, Ruby
Gold Ruby Ring 2.10 Cts Natural Bicolor Red Ruby Engagement Ring
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, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Oval Ruby Ring ct. 4.10 with Diamonds. Unique Stone.
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Oval Ruby Ring ct. 4.10 with Diamonds. Unique Stone. Classic Design for this Ring with a Stunning Ruby (ct. 4.10 ) with Diamonds on the side (ct. 075 Round).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.06 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.38 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.53 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: .0.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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