$6,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Oval Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring is finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a vivid 4.69 carat oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.09 carats with Ruby 1.98 carats and Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 51 "Since we first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 7.14 carats with Ruby 2.20 carats and Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Tsavorite with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.36 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.24 carat and Tsavorite 1.50 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total W...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst with Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 10.50 carats with Ruby 2.74 carats and Brown Diamond 0.24 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 14.89 ...
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.45 Carat Ruby Statement Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k White Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.45 Carat Ruby Statement Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,604Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Brilliant Ring with invisible Cutting 0.70 ct 0.20 ct looks like one big
Located in Viena, Viena
invisible Setting a great possibility gemstones without setting to see, so you get a composite surface, which acts like a large gemstone, 44 raspberry-colored ruby carrees total ca. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Diamond with Ruby and Emerald Tiger Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.20 carats, Diamond 1.58 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.40 carat and Cabochon Emerald 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$22,479Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in Platinum with 1 red Ruby Cab. and 8 red Rubies fac. and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 950/ Platinum (22gr.) Ring with 1 Ruby Cabouchon in excellent quality, 9,5mm round, 6,00cts. + 8 Rubies in excellent quality, oval 5x4mm, 3,51cts. + 44 Diamonds, brillant cut, r...
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Wedding with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding Ring for Wedding with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.32 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby 1.53ct and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring set with a natural ruby from Myanmar (Burma) weighing 1.53 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Serenity Index Finger Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearl
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki "Serenity" Ring Inspiration: zen gardens Symbolism: flow of energy and inner peace Barcode: ONN010 Ring Size: Europe 58, UK Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2 Dimensions:...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.05 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Ruby Statement Ring in 18 Karat Gold This articulate contemporary old mutual/European cut diamond solitaire and unusual cut pigeon blood rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby Toi et Moi Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Toi et Moi Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald and ruby of 1.81 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum. The full eternity channel setting is ornamented with twelve rubies and twelve sapphires, all square faceted cut.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.60 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat and Black Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.87 grams...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rich Green Emerald Ruby By Pass Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rich Green Emerald Ruby By Pass Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby and emerald of 0.38 carats and diamonds of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Gorgeous Victorian Ruby Pearl Cluster Ring set with one oval ruby centre measuring approx 6mm x 4mm surrounded by eight Pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold ruby and diamond ring adorned with 5.40 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold ruby and diamond ring adorned with 5.40 cts tw of round pink rubies surrounded by 1.60 cts tw of round diamonds going all the way around in a halo design.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, hand made, ruby and diamond crossover ring, set with a pear shape ruby, weighing approximately 1.27ct and a pear shape diamond weighing approximately 0.80ct, in claw setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$832Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Square Cut Ruby Sea Wave Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1900s 1.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Kt Rotating Possession Piaget Ruby & Diamonds Ring
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt YELLOW GOLDEN Possession PIAGET RING WITH DIAMONDS AND RUBY'S, ROTATING CENTRE MATERIAL: 18kt yellow gold WEIGHT: 16.2 grams SIZE: 53 DIAMONDS: brilliant cut diamonds RUBY...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
KURT WAYNE Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.22 Ctw Vivid Rubies And Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a gorgeous selection of nineteen earth-mined natural gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and pigeon blood vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Damid Anthracite Silver Ring with Raw Sapphire, Ruby & Spinel
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hank of anthracite-black yarn with all the precious raw crystals of sapphire, ruby, and spinel stuck inside for your to discover while you unwind the tread, living your story, tell...
Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Ruby July Birthstone Half Band Ring With Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating vibrant elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring features a striking row of emerald-cut rubies totaling 3.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$632Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.49 carats and diamond of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby with 1.90 Carats Diamond & Ruby 3.50 Carats in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.90carats ruby:3.50carats gold : 9.25 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable.
Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Rubies Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This ring from our Foglio di Rosa Collection is handcrafted in White Gold with White Diamonds and Rubies Ring handcrafted in White Gold with Rubies and White Diamonds Paving: Rub...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Palladium
24k Gold Ring for Women with Blue Enamel and Sugarloaf-cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (0.65 Carats) and Diamonds (0.15 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where emp...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Multi-Color Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.79 carats, Rainbow Colour Sapphire 3.16 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.42 carats, Pink Sapphire 1.23 carats and Diamond 1.23 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Ring Band in 18Kt White Gold with 1.82 Carats in Burmese Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional eternity ring with Natural Rubies. Impeccable modern full band carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a gorgeous selection of thirty-five natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and vivid red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Ring with Oval Brilliant Cut Natural Ruby 3.04 Carat GIA Certified
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
3.2mm 22 Karat gold ring with oval brilliant cut natural ruby 3.04ct GIA certed . handmade in Notting Hill London by renowned British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Baguette Cut Ruby Wave Detail Band Ring with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This luxurious Le Vian band ring features a striking row of baguette-cut rubies in a deep, vivid red hue, elegantly arranged to form a continuous channel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A classic vintage ruby and diamond ring crafted in 14K white gold, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 3.32 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 3.20 Carat with Diamond 0.58 Carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Pink Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Pink Gold Settings Width: 2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Three Stone Ring with Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
. – H/VVS) flanked by 1 oval cut natural Ruby of .50 Ct on one side and 1 oval Navy Blue Sapphire of approx .55 Ct Band is 10 mm. at widest – weighs 10.1 grams The weighty ring is de...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Rubies, Rubellite 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, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt White Gold with 1.02 Ctw in Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring with natural red rubies. A modern full eternity band, carefully crafted in solid white gold of 14 karats, with very high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with 2.19 ct Ruby and 0.60 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 18K yellow gold ring (750/1000) features a stunning natural oval-cut ruby weighing 2.19 carats.
Yellow Gold
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2.09 Ct Oval Cut Red Ruby Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring showcases a stunning oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 2.09 carats, beautifully set in luxurious 18K yellow.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold crossover ring set with an oval natural ruby and an oval natural sapphire, accented with diamonds to the shoulders.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 1.06 Carat Ruby in Deco-Era Platinum Ring with 0.7 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This late Deco Era ring was originally set with an oval diamond but it was weirdly dark -- much too dark to stand up to its bright and clean supporting diamonds -- so we reset it wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, With GIA Gem Report. 2.42 CT.
Located in Honolulu, HI
This Majestic natural Ruby ring with diamond halo is a real show stopper.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 0.76CT
Located in New York, NY
An 18KT white gold ring set with an emerald cut ruby, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds with baguette accents at the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubelite 1.66 Carat Ruby 0.37ct with Diamond 0.66 Ct Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Classic setting of Rubelite 1.66 carats, surrounded by 0.37 carats of Ruby and Diamond (0.66 carat)set in 18 karat White Gold, is quite a perfect style for the lady who embraces u...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leon Mege platinum flexible wedding band with rubies
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
We infused the unisex wedding band with natural rubies on the sides of the wedding band. finger. The band is flexible and feels soft on a finger due to its hinged construction. Width...
Ruby, Platinum
Natural 0.74cts Ruby & 0.52cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Nothing says royal more than this elegant ring made with a 0.74ct ruby gemstone and hugged by dazzling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Dragon Padlock Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond & Ruby – US 5 3/4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Product Number: 23250538 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Dragon Padlock Ring ■ Material: Diamond, Ruby, 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approx. 16.3g ■ Ring Size: Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Rubies Ring with Green Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Ruby Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish and brilliant cluster ring set with rubies and diamonds! There are a total of 6 oval-shape rubies weighing 7.01 carats that have strong and vibrant red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The rubies are a modern cut and are probably replacements or additions.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Spray Ring with Twisted Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 Embrace the timeless allure of luxury with this stunning ring, a brilliant fusion of radiant diamonds, vivid rubies, and intricate craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring Ruby Eyes Three Dimensional Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Snake Ring with two Ruby Eyes in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning fully modeled three dimensional snake is depicted coiled around itself and raising its glorious head.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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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