$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certifi
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Natural Center Ruby - 8.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 12.00 Car...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Black Diamond and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.80 carats with Black Diamond 1.63 carats and Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.35 grams "We ...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Chrysoprase with Ruby, Diamond and Tsavorite Lobster Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoprase 9.72 carats with Ruby 5.75 carats, Diamond 1.42 carats and Tsavorite 0.14 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 56 To...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring With Center Housefly Figure Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.185g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.80ct,
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Heart Shape Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.54 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Enamel Rinng With Carved Ruby Leaf
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Unique pieces made by hand with the. antique enamel technic, magnificent carved ruby leaf shape. 18 k gold gr 22 6 ctts ruby. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been pre...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Ring with Diamond and 8.73 Carat IGI Approved Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K white gold ring showcases an impressive 8.73-carat ruby, enhanced by a 0.74-carat diamond accent.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Classic ram's head 18k gold ring, crafted by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with ruby eyes.
Ruby, Gold
German Kabirski Tartine Wide Band 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Tartine ring is a study in contrast - 18K gold-plated silver against the rough, untouched surface of raw rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
Onyx & Ruby Two Finger Ring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.38g, Diamond:3.44ct, Silver:7.96gm, Ruby:0.90ct, Onyx:1.85ct Size: 26X17X49MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut Rubies are the center piece of this domed rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Wedding Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bold Band Ring in 14k Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
$345Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver L-shaped Ring with 1.82ct Emerald & Ruby Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary 925 sterling silver ring features a striking geometric design that beautifully balances color and form.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,992Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 1.48 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.66 carat and Ruby 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.91 grams U...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gemistry 2.55 Ct. T.W. Ruby Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
For those who love red, this Gemistry ruby band ring is vivid and energetic. This band ring features oval and round rubies , 2.55 ct. t.w., crowned in 14k polished yellow gold, and a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with ninety-five earth mined natural gemstones, such: diamonds and vivid red rubies, and a cultured round black pearl. The ring is a real statement with great craft...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...
Custom Cut Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.34 carat with Brown Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.26 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.52 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.79 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,523Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Mozambique Ruby Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Fiery and bold, this cocktail ring features a rich pear-shaped Mozambique Ruby framed with glittering pave diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Studded Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It is a colorful piece between the bright red rubies, white diamonds and 14k yellow gold. This wears great on its own or stacked with other rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.64 carats with Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.01 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Green Tourmaline with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.0 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,699Sale Price|50% Off
RTR004-RUBY - 18K WHITE GOLD WEDDING BAND With RUBY & DIAMONDS
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD WEDDING BAND With RUBY & DIAMONDS Metal: 18K White Gold Stone Info: 26 Round Brilliant Rubies 2.15 CWT.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat White Gold by Kavant & Sharart
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.48 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.66 carat and Ruby 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.91 grams "...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal, Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.56 carats, Ruby 1.22 carats with Brown Diamond 1.32 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors i...
Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,984Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.94 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 8.50 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari 1980s Ruby Cabochon Gold Chain Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s 18k gold chain ring by Bvlgari, with oval ruby cabochon (approx. 2.08ct).
Ruby, Gold
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 2.04ct Black & 1.75ct White Diamonds & Ruby Eyes Material: 18kt white gold Diamonds: 1.75ct white brilliant cut diamonds and 2.04ct bla...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style granulation and a combination of Diamonds, a Ruby, and an Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified Mozambique Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mozambique Unheated Ruby 3.05 carats with Diamond 2.49 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.22 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT yellow gold cocktail ring with natural untreated rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Oval Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sparkling diamonds lend a luxurious effect to this oval ruby ring.July Birthstone Ring for Women: Ruby is the July birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 15th & 40th we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
3 Stone Mozambique Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Striking in both color and symbolism, this refined ring showcases three Mozambique rubies totaling 1.20 carats, accented with 0.32 carats of brilliant diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.39Ct Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique-style ring showcases a stunning pear-cut natural ruby weighing 2.39 carats, set in 18K yellow gold with Black Rhodium.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Interchangeable 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, Ruby, Coin, Sapph
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Interchangeable Yellow Gold Ring With 5 Screw on Pieces, the easiest way to change the look of your ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 1950s Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Mid century circa 1950s ring, with two ruby cabochons (stones are abraded) and approx. 1.60ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Blue Sapphire and Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.45 carats and Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.76 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.63 grams "We ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.34 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, with center 4.34ct ruby cabochon ( stone measures approx. 13.7 x 11.5 x 9.5mm).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: At the core of a scintillating floral halo is a radiant red oval ruby, held in a prong setting. This oval ruby ring is inspired by Princess Diana's beautiful eng...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Natural Pink Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Ring Size: US7 We understand if the ring is not your size.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring with 2.88 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 2.88 carat Burmese oval ruby is the centerpiece of this 18 karat white gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14k Two-Tone Gold Ring with 0.20ct Ruby and 0.40ct Diamond, 1940
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming Retro 14k yellow and white gold ring featuring 0.20 carats of vivid rubies accented by 0.40 carats of sparkling I color SI clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
C1940 Harem Ring with 3 Bands of Rubies Diamonds and Sapphires size 5.5
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this patriotic red white and blue harem ring with its 3 rows of 5 sapphires, 5 diamonds and 5 rubies connected by a gold strap.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring With Emeralds and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Kelea 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Rough White Zircon & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kelea combines raw Natural White Zircon with raw Ruby crystals, both left exactly as they appear in nature.
Ruby, Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Exquisite 18K Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring with Fine Burma Rubies and Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features: Two Matched Pear-Shaped Burma Rubies 5.40 Carats Total Weight: At the heart of the ring are two perfectly matched pear-shaped rubies sourced from the l...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
German Kabirski Tyra 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Blue Sapphire & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tyra is a strong barrel-style ring built around two parallel rows of raw gemstones — one made of blue sapphires, the other of rubies.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Ruby: approx. 1.00 ct (7 mm x 5 mm), oval faceted, intense raspberry-red hue • Diamonds: brilliant-cut, approx. 0.20 ct total • Ring size: EU 54 /...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$192Sale Price / item|50% Off
Natural Ruby with Diamond Clustre Halo Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry for Women
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band Style Ring for Women in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 1.65 carat and diamonds of 0.18 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Eternity Band with Diamond and Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity wedding band in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Featuring Diamond and Rubies Baguette diamonds totaling 1.20ct Rubies totaling 6.27ct Size 6 Not sizable
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and Sapphire cabochon Star Fish Ring 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, sapphire and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Marquise Ruby, Black Diamond with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats, Black Diamond 2.07 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened do...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Jade with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 6.71 carats with Ruby 3.49 carats and Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.98 grams "We f...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.66 carats with Diamond 0.79 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 14.51 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.34 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.12 carats with Diamond 1.80 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.32 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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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