Ruby and Sapphire Sphere Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Sapphire Pave Ball Ring A white gold ring featuring two pave set spheres, one adorned with sapphires and the other with rubies.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Entwined 18k Gold Ring with White Diamonds and Rubies
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
New Forms, is a sophisticated exploration of geometry through jewellery. Classic forms give way to new ones as curves, links and pivots emerge adding unusual dimensions and fluidity ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Connected 18k Gold Ring with White Diamonds and Rubies
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
New Forms, by Emre Osmanlar, is a sophisticated exploration of geometry through jewellery. Classic forms give way to new ones as curves, links and pivots emerge adding unusual dimens...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald, ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 040ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique-Inspired 14K Gold & Silver Snake Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions, it’s a refined choice for lovers of unique, character-rich jewelry. Ring weight 4.20 Grams Diamonds weight 0.20 Karat Rubies weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unheated Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.44 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.35 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Rubies, Italy 1980
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by artisans assembled with rubies and diamonds Ring weight 9.60 grams Diamonds weight 0.93 karat Rubies total weight 3.86 karat Ri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Natural Siam Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent 18K white gold ring showcasing a natural cushion-cut Siam ruby weighing 3.71 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds. (Size 7.25)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds. (Size 7.25) New Gender: Ladies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.44 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.35 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Colored Diamond and Ruby Ring An octagonal-shaped ring adorned with rubies along the edges, with green and yellow-tinted diamonds Approximate Ruby Weight: 1.60 carats Approximate Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Ring With White Zircon 1.11 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Bkk Ruby, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 1.11 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silve...
Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Ruby Ring With White Topaz 4.60 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ruby (Treatment: Glass Filling), White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 4.60 Carats Metal: Gold...
Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Band size US 7 Limited edition Exquisite 18 karat yellow gold forms the foundation of this ring, delicately set with 0.10 carat emeralds, 0.20 carat rubies, 0.20 carat blue sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Bando Handcrafted Rhodium Plated Silver Ring with Natural Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bold and unapologetic, this handcrafted ring features a dramatic split-band design that appears as if it’s been cut in half, revealing a raw line of natural pigeon blood rubies.
Ruby, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Ruby & Peridot Byzantine Ring in Sterling Silver with 18K Vermeil
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Cabochon oval ruby set in sterling silver byzantine style ring with 18K vermeil, round peridot stones and heart design accents on the sides.
Peridot, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Natural Ruby Ring With White Zircon 1.11 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Bkk Ruby, White Zircon Total Carat Weight: 1.11 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silve...
Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Diamonds in Rose Gold Engagement Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This timelessly beautiful ring by Alexander Leyser, crafted from 18-karat rose gold, features a natural oval-cut ruby weighing 0.7 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s 40.73 Carat Cabochon Burma Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Burma origin non-heat treated Cabochon Star Ruby weighing 40.73 carats, GIA #1142496707. The ring features Oval and Round Brilliant cu...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Swallow Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring has sharp points on the wings so be careful but a dynamic ring you will never see again.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ring with Princess Cut Rubies and Diamonds. (Size 7.75)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Additional Details: This 14K white gold wide-band ring features 1.06 carats total weight of princess-cut pink rubies accented by princess-cut and round diamonds totaling 1.10 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique 18K Gold Marquise Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marquise ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid natural ruby at its center, framed by a halo of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Ring With White Topaz 4.60 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Ruby (Treatment: Glass Filling), White Topaz Total Carat Weight: 4.60 Carats Metal: Gold...
Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.62 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 0.40 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Invisible Set Ruby Band Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
It wears substantial, sits comfortably, and works just as well as a right hand ring as it does stacked with a simple band. Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Rubies: Natural rubies (invisible ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring, A ballerina ring with center oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.78 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 1.69 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.66 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Burma Ruby: 1.62 Carats Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US Custom sizing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,000
Ruby You and Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby You and Me Ring A yellow gold ring set with two oval rubies and two round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail ring in 18K Gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$973Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Intra 925 Sterling Silver Statement Ring with Diamond & Rubies
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The exterior stays reserved—one precise 0.20 carat golden olive fancy diamond set on the ring’s surface—while the interior reveals a different temperament: a field of round cabochon ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Designer Colour Diam 18K White Gold Ruby Mozambik Ring with Diamonds
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Mozambik Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 Colou...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.62 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 0.40 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Double Snake Knot Ring with Diamond & Ruby Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The center holds a Diamond and the snakes have 4 Ruby Eyes not tested. There are 4 bands together and the ring is a size 6.5 to 7.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Turtle Cocktail Ring Handcrafted with Sapphires Ruby Diamonds
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Adorned with 0.60 karats cabochon sapphires, 0.35 karats cabochon ruby, and 0.50 karats grey diamonds, this ring captures the essence of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
18KT Yellow Gold AIG Certified Burma Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A true expression of romance and refinement, this exquisite ring features a captivating 3.80-carat cabochon-cut heart-shaped Burma ruby—rich in pink-red hue and framed with timeless ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.62 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Mozambique Ruby: 0.40 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650 / set
Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Stacking Rings
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair/set of 14-karat yellow gold and 14-karat pink gold sapphire and ruby stacking rings with a 'V' or Chevron design, circa 1970s.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Amwaj White Gold 18 Karat Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Gorgeous White Gold 18K Ring by Amwaj Jewelry with Ruby and round shape Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Mid-Century AGL Certified Oval Ruby Ballerina Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
A Mid-Century AGL certified 3.00 carat oval-cut Thai ruby ballerina ring, set in platinum. The ring features an additional 4.50 carats of cushion-cut rubies and 7.50 carats of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby with Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This is an exquisite example of a vintage ruby diamond band. It is crafted in yellow gold and the center features 5 baguette blood red rubies of the finest quality accented with 6 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage 18K yellow gold statement ring centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.91 carats with Diamond 1.63 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.91 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold with Diamonds and 11.50ct Ruby
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This cocktail ring is a quintessential statement piece, blending the timeless allure of a large-scale ruby with the refined precision of Italian-inspired goldsmithing for an unforget...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.79 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.27 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.27 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat and Ruby 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.51 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gubelin Certificat 8.82 Ruby With 7.87 Carat D Brilliant Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning, natural eye clean ruby ring is a true statement piece. The centerpiece is a vibrant 8.82-carat natural ruby, vividly alive with rich red hues.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 9.85 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 20.32 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
German Kabirski Tinta Nature Inspired 925 Sterling Silver Ring with Raw Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This open band ring in raw 925 sterling silver captures the essence of a wild, untamed garden preserved in time.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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