18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Mid Victorian 18ct gold Rubies, emeralds and rose-cut diamonds Heart-shaped glazed locket compartment Weight: 2.8 grams Ring size: J
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes, Vintage 1980, Size 5.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The serpents’ eyes are set with two vibrant 1.35mm rubies, totaling 0.03 carats, adding a subtle yet captivating pop of color.
Ruby, Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Ram Cocktail Ring with Rubies, 14K/18K Yellow Gold, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel Rams ring is very special. It is enameled in Green with Ruby accents throughout.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 16th Century 20kt Gold Ring with Ruby and Enamel (Lithuanian-Polish)
Located in Braintree, GB
A genuine 16th century ring crafted in 20kt gold, decorated with blue and white enamel traces and set with a square-cut natural ruby at the centre.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Floral Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds 1960s style
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * 18 karat yellow gold, stamped 750 * Twenty-one individually modelled flowers * Seven rubies * Seven blue sapphires * Seven emeralds * Ring size: UK S / EU 60 / US 9 * Weig...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.52 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Diamond weighing 0.52 carat and accenting Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats. Circa 1920s Size 6 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,500Sale Price / item|25% Off
Green Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The dramatic architectural silhouette highlights the distinctive beauty of a Ruby Diamond Ring, while its balanced proportions evoke the sophistication of a Geometric Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Paradisa Claw Design 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Four claw-like talons curve round to create this highly dramatic ring. Quirky yet tantalising it really makes an impact.
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 9K yellow gold, this refined Pink Tourmaline Ring combines the sophistication of an Art Deco Engagement Ring, the vivid contrast of a Ruby Diamond Ring, and the distinctiv...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond Halo in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K rose gold, this sophisticated Peridot Diamond Ring combines the romance of an Art Deco Engagement Ring, the distinctive charm of a Ruby Halo Ring, and the timeless app...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Filigree Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Circa 1980
Located in Perugia, IT
Pierced band ring in 18 k yellow gold with ruby and diamonds. Expertly crafted by master Florentine goldsmiths who were themselves inspired and inspired by master Buccellati, the rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|25% Off
"Love" Ring with Ruby Heart and Diamond Set in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Love" ring with 1 heart shape cut ruby weighing .40ts. and 28 round full cut diamonds weighing .25pts. spelling out "love".
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible 3 Row Wide Band Style Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
From every angle this ring has much beauty to offer the viewer. Total weight of the rubies is 1.80ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Lovely Traditional 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Rothschilds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Late-20th Century 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail ring is set with one center cushion shaped brilliant cut natural ruby weighing exactly 1.15ct and with 46 brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold & 800 Silver Shield Ring with Ruby & Natural Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 20th Century / Vintage Antique Bourbon-Victorian Revival Style Style: Classical Navette / Pierced Shield Cluster Ring Item Type: Fine Statement / Cocktail Ring Metal Compo...
Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Double Face Ring with Rubies and Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Double Face Ring featuring at its one side princess-cut Rubies total weight of 0,78 carats and princess-cut Sapphires total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Shaped Ring With Ruby , Sapphire & Diamonds Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:10.282g,D:0.51ct, Ruby:0.03ct,Sapp:0.14ct, Size: US-9
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Long Ring with Ruby & Square Shaped Center Sapphires Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.28g, Diamond:1.76ct, Silver:9.52gm, Ruby:0.45ct, Sapphire:10.15ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Cluster Floral Ring with Rubies and Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby 0...
Blue Zircon, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Garnet, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire...
18K Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Ring with Rubies and Green Sapphire
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...
Rose Gold Cocktail Sapphires Custom Made Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Tourmaline, Green...
Antique Triple Snake Ring with Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire in 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed as three intertwined snakes crafted in 15 karat gold, each adorned with a natural and untreated ruby, diamond, and sapphire s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Snake Shaped Long Ring With Ruby & Sapphire With Pave Diamonds In Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.200g, Diamond:0.49ct, Ruby:0.03ct, Sapphire:0.11ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The ring is all handmade and has Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.40 Carat, and Princess cut Rubies and Emeralds total weight of 1.35 Carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...
Vintage white gold ring with rubies, Poland, second half of the 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage ring - a charming dome with rubies Made of 14-karat white gold (0.585 fineness) Set with 13 natural rubies with a total weight of approximately 1.00 ct.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
RETRO ring with ruby verneuille and old European cut diamonds 18k gold, platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold and platinum ring set with ruby verneuille and old European cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) detailed description: Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Swan Ring with Ruby Eye, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Weighing 5.9 grams, the ring offers a comfortable yet substantial feel on the hand.
Diamond, Ruby
Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ring size is 7.* Gross weight 17.24 grams. * Note: This ring can be made somewhat smaller with the addition of sizing beads inside the shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K White Gold .80ct European Cut Diamond Ring with Ruby Halo size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring made in Art Deco style featuring diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Opal Cocktail Ring with Rubies in Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.75 A mesmerizing display of color and elegance, this opal and ruby halo ring is a statement of refined luxury.
Ruby, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Hammer Finish Two-Tone 18 Karat Italian Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby 0.50 carat. Band width 12 mm. Available also in 18 Karat Yellow, White or Pink on request.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
11.24 Carat Citrine East West Ring with Rubies & Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Citrine, Rubies, and Diamonds Citrine Total Carat Weight: 11.24 carats CTW Citrine Cut: Designer cut Citrine Color: Orange Citrine Variety: Cit...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring with Ruby and Peridot in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of citrine, rubies, and peridot creates a dynamic and eye-catching composition, making this ring a unique and stylish accessory for any occasion.
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Diamond Panther Ring with Ruby Gemstone Eyes in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby panther cluster ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Amwaj Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby and Heart Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 0.91 ct) Ruby (Total Carat Weight: 0.34 ct) 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size: 49, 4.5, 9 Color and clarity: H, VS Weight: 3.04 g
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pink & White Sapphire Pavé Gradient Cocktail Ring with Rubies in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Ruby, Pink & White Sapphire Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Weight: 8.9 Grams Graduated Band Width: 2.4mm - 6mm Ornament Dimensions: 19.3mm long x 18.5mm w...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Knuckle Ring with Ruby in Center & Pave Diamonds Made in 18K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:4.58g, Diamond:3.01ct, Silver:14.15gm, Ruby:11.15ct US-6.75
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Blue Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin stackable band ring handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold. The stunning ring is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold beads and has a velv...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Design Snake Shape Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:2.16g, Diamond:2.72ct Ruby:0.02Cts Silver:5.488gm"
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
Antique Design Snake Shape Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:3.98g, Diamond:4.55ct Slv:10.40gm Ruby:0.60Cts"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Sliced Geode Snake Shaped Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.96g, Diamond:4.52ct Silver: 15.88 gms RUBY:0.1Cts, GEODE:41.6Cts Size: 34X17 MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
14.35 ct Carved Emerald Cocktail Ring With Ruby & Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.47g,D:2.24ct,SI:7.37g EMER:14.35ct,RUBY:2ct, Size: 23x17x33MM
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with Ruby, Diamonds, Agate and Rock Crystal
Located in Macau, MO
“Time Traveler”, limited designer piece. This unique ring was finished with 18 Karat white gold, ruby, diamond, black agate and rock crystal.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, White Gold
Pave Diamond Black Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.12g,D:1.42ct,SI:7.78g RUBY:0.65ct,Enam:0.55g, Size: 26X17MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Red Sapphire Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary 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...
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.50ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond total approx. 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.0 mm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and princess cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and princess-cut diamond (total approx. 0.50 ct) – F – VS – ring size 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.0 mm wide Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.21ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond 0.21 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.82ct 18k gold 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k red gold band ring with a harp motif set with a central ruby of 1.00 ct and a ring of brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.82 ct - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed descript...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.28ct 18k gold 7.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond 0.28 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16.0 (50) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide by...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
ART DECO Ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct total – G/H - SI - ring size US 4 - EU 15 (47) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 4.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central ruby up to 0.65 ct, surrounded by a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby, old European and brilliant cut diamonds up o 0.86ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central Old European cut diamond up to 0.84ct – I/J – Pique1 – and ruby up to 1.00ct and on the shank a brilliant cut diamond up to 0.02ct – F/G – VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.21ct 14k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond 0.21 ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold 5.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.05 ct - F/G - VS - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.2 mm wide.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.43ct 14k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.43 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.51ct 18k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a ruby and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.51 ct – G/H - SI - ring size US 7 – EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mabé Pearl Ring With Ruby Halo Set in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in valatie, NY
Mabé Pearl Ring With A Ruby Set Halo in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.98 Carat Pear Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Rubies in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst and rubies Center Amethyst Shape: Pear shape Center Amethyst Color: Purple Center Amethyst Carat Weight: 20.98 CTW Center Amethyst Qua...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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