Bright Red Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,384Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Crisscross Band Ring with Round Ruby & Diamond Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this contemporary X-band ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and set with 0.40 carats of vivid round-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 2.71 Carats with Diamond 2.59 Carats Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 2.59 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.76 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679 ♥ This is a statement ring featuring a large, beautiful rose-cut Ruby surrounded by a white enamel...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified Unheated 4 carat Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 4.19 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.59 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Brown Diamond with Cabochon Ruby Snake Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 4.45 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.24 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.47 grams "We first ope...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Center Oval Cut Ruby Wedding Ring with Halo of Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Ruby Wedding ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Black Spinel Slice Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold with Rubies by Eytan Brandes
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made this amazing ring to show off a little trove of clean, vibrant pink rubies, but he didn't want to put them on the face of the ring.
Ruby, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Platinum Art Deco Ring Set with Diamonds and An Oval Facetted Burma Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with an oval untreated Burma ruby (app. 0.8 carat) and old cut diamonds, France, circa 1920.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon ruby diamond cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Buccellati Estate 18K Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with GIA
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible Buccellati estate ring featuring a Burma No Heat ruby, accompanied by GIA Report #6237484341.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.0 carats with Diamond 1.76 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.72 grams Ruby Width: 0.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Thai Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This ruby and diamond ring has been set in 18 karat rose gold and is of recent manufacture.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Knuckle Ring with Pave Seting of Ruby, Emerald & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:7.04g, Diamond:2.05ct, Silver:9.46gm, Emerald:0.51ct, Ruby:0.90ct, Size: 22X17X56MM"
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.97 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.44 carat and Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.13 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire and ruby of 0.81 and diamonds of 0.13 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Art Deco Style • Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum • Stones: Natural Diamond & Natural Rubies • Ring Size: 7 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.40 inches • Stamped: No, 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold 3.19 Ct Ruby Baguettes Cluster Wedding Band Ring with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Handcrafted 14K Gold Ruby Band with Emerald Accents, 1.70 Ct Ruby Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Band, Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring** Bold color and timeless craftsmanship come together in this handcrafted 14K y...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,772Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.88 Carat Emerald with Rubies & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely vintage inspired emerald with sapphires and diamond ring. 2.88 carat round emerald apx F2 complimented with 1.20ct of french cut rubies heat and 0.10ct of round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,660Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.15 Carat Emerald with Rubies & Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely vintage inspired emerald with sapphires and diamond ring. 2.15 carat round emerald apx F2 complimented with 1.21ct of french cut rubies heat and 0.10ct of round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ETERNITY Classic Ring Band In 14Kt White Gold With 1.40 Carats Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The ring has a plain design at the sides and is embellished with thirty-five natural earth mined vivid red rubies.
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Sapphire Ring with Malaya Garnet and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 1.47 ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds NGI Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 1.15 carat marquise natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Clustered Diamond Cocktail Ring with 2.31 Carat Ruby in 18K White Gold Engraving
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Octagon cut ruby cluster diamond cocktail ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
ETERNITY Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.97 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring with natural red rubies. This is a modern full eternity band, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Artisan Hand Carved Jade Ring with Diamond and Rubies in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This striking cocktail ring by Artisan features a hand-carved 9.35ct jade centerpiece surrounded by 2.88ct of sparkling diamonds and 1.5ct of vivid rubies.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Unheated 1.56 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.56 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.03 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 2.48 Carats with Diamond 0.82 Carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.48 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 12.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring size: 7 1/4 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Carved Dragon Head Cocktail Ring with Red Ruby Eyes in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The dragon's eyes are adorned with vibrant red rubies, adding a touch of fiery brilliance that enhances the ring's fierce and captivating presence.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Ruby Split Shank Ring with Diamond Halo in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 Exude elegance and timeless beauty with this stunning ruby and diamond ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Starfish Ring with Diamonds, Rubies & Sapphires in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Starfish Ring with Diamonds, Rubies & Sapphires in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Wh...
Emerald with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.74 carats with Ruby 2.01 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.67 carats with Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.5 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Attractive Ruby Fruit Salad and Crysophrase Ring
Located in New York, NY
Attractive cabochon crysophrase (green onyx) ring with carved ruby "fruits" set on the shoulders.
Ruby, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.87 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.07 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 18K Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Rubies - '40s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A bold expression of 1940s glamour, this Retro cocktail ring is crafted in richly polished 18K yellow gold, weighing an impressive 33.40 grams.
18k Gold
C. Dunaigre 9.56 Carat Oval Ruby Ring with Hidden Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sophisticated statement ring featuring a vivid 9.56 carat oval-cut ruby, set in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Rose Gold Checkerboard Ruby Cocktail Ring, Approx 2.59ct
Located in Austin, TX
The squared face of the ring measures approx 1/2 inch. Want a ruby ring but something super unique?
Ruby, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Black Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.16 carats with Black Sapphire 2.10 carats and Diamond 1.19 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.7...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Cluster Rose Style Ring with Carved Gold Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Metal: 14K ✔ Shank Width: 2.3mm ✔ Shank Depth: 1.0mm ✔ Ring Size: 7.5 ✔ Ring Weight: 4.7 grams ✔ Stone Count: 31 ✔ Ruby Weight: 1.70ctw (approx.) ✔ Ruby Cut: Round, br...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring Size 8.5. 2 diamonds with 0.25 total diamond weight. 1 round ruby 9 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Engagement Ring features an oval ruby highlighted by brilliant diamonds, creating an elegant Ruby Diamond Ring with timeless appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian five stone gypsy ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
CRIERI Bold Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1 Ct. Vivid 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
Sugar Loaf Cut Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.61 carats with Brown Diamond 1.39 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 13.04 grams "We first opened ...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.75 carats, Diamond 1.01 carats with Black Diamond 1.10 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 58 "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CRIERI Bold Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Rose Gold With 1.01 Cwt Vivid 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, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Thai Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.56 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.0 grams GIA 6485732633 "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1897 Beautiful Victorian Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.98 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.90 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 14K Yellow Gold Floating Ring with 1 Ct Pear Shaped Ruby & Diamond Halo
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern ring features a stunning pear-cut ruby weighing approximately 1 carat, set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold Ruby and Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18KT gold ruby and diamond half hoop ring, three round rubies with pairs of small diamonds between, set on a carved scroll gallery.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Jacket Ring in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.74 carats with Diamond 0.92 carats Ring set I 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GRS Certified) Diamond 2.9 carats Jacket Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (Jacket) Main R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$15,582Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Floral Cocktail Pink Rubies Ring with Sapphires and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Modern Turban Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Rubies & 0.5 Carat Natural Diamond
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This substantial and cheerful turban ring by Eytan Brandes is presented to you in polished 14 karat yellow gold with a clean, bright white half-carat diamond plus two rosy ruby caboc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation Dazzling Equestrian Elegance Ring with 18.76 carat Ruby
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The centerpiece of this remarkable ring is a resplendent 18.76 carat Ruby, a gemstone renowned for its fiery hue and timeless allure.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Spinel...
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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