Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby and 0.65 Carat Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.26 carat ruby and 0.65 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.09 Carats Ruby and 0.34 Carats Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 4 emerald-cut rubies weighing 1.09 carats total and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$945Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring with halo. Oval ruby 14k gold. Ruby engagement ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$945Sale Price / item|44% Off
Blossom ring with multicolored gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold Blossom ring with pink gemstones. Flower bouquet gold ring. Pink tourmaline ring. Tourmaline, sapphires, amethyst ring. Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size 14k solid gol...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA Certified .92 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Ruby and diamond ballerina cocktail ring. Oval center ruby with a halo of 32 tapered baguette diamonds, in a 14k white gold ballerina setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your style and make a statement with this captivating GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring. With its rare Burmese ruby, masterful carving...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.36 carats and diamonds of 0.55 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Ring size 6.5 perfect Ring with high quality Natural Burma ruby made in 14 Karat Yellow gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eye Black Enamel Snake Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Ruby Eye Black Enamel Snake Ring. Handcrafted in Italy, this snake ring is a unique piece in bohemian style, featuring black enamel.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Blackened Gold & 0.96 Cwt 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, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
14K Satin Rose Gold Kensington Ring with Rutilated Quartz and Ruby Root, Size S
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
14K satin rose gold Kensington ring with black rutilated quartz and ruby root, Size S Elegant and classic, the Kensington collection has different colour combinations of faceted sem...
Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cut Solitaire Ring K
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Rose White Gold Arrow Design Cocktail Ring circa 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s Retro arrow design rose gold ring with genuine square bright red Rubies and singe cut Diamonds in white gold. 5 round cut diamonds accented by 12 square shape red rubies. 5 r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Flame VI – Spark - Fine Mozambique Ruby set with Round Rosecut Diamonds in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings glow. Flame VI – Spark ignites. A vivid Mozambique ruby takes center stage in Flame VI – Spark, burning with an intense Heat Vivid Red (1.60 cts) that feels alive with in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring in Solid 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby anchors this Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring, crafted in cool 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.83 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.83 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring in Solid 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An illusion-set diamond center anchors this Art Deco-Style Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A handcrafted Ruby ring with a Rosecut diamond in the centre made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Natural Pink Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Handmade Pink Ruby Half Eternity Band for Promise Ring 925 sterling silver band ring, adorned with genuine natural pink rubies totaling 1.07 carats.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exuberant turquoise ring with diamond and ruby; signed by Horovitz.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.91 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Women's Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.4 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 2.39ct Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold by Roshe Jewels
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply beautiful Ruby Diamond Ring with an Oval Cut 1.76 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 30 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.63 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Band with Synthetic Ruby and Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Rectangular French Cut Synthetic Ruby Weight: Approximately .40 Carat Accent Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately .35 Carat Color: I Clarity: I Metal: 14K...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond and Natural Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.44 carats and diamonds of 0.38 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Ruby Diamond Ring Gift for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.65 carats and diamonds of 0.18 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Half Stackable Engagement Band Ring in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Half Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.33 carats and diamond of 0.11 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Classic Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A simple and chic engagement ring with a Ruby Oval centre and a Diamond Halo around, beautifully set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Starburst Oval Cabochon Ruby Ring, Prong Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold diamond and ruby fashion ring with 14 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carats total and one center oval cabochon natural ruby measurin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.73 carats and diamonds of 0.287 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,904Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring Handcrafted in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.07 carats and diamond of 0.05 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Triple Row Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Triple row ring set with 3 cabochons (ruby, emerald and sapphire) and 60 diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleek Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.79 carats and diamonds of 0.9 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Art Deco Style & One of a Kind Ring w/ 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite Art Deco Style and One of a Kind Ring with 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Rose Gold - AIG Certified Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby
Certified Octagon Ruby Cocktail Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Octagon Ruby with Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.05 carats and diamonds of 0.93 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ct Round Ruby with Certificate & 0.44ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ruby With Certificate and 0.44ct Diamonds Ruby: Natural Corundum Ruby, Round cut, Intense Purplish Pinkish red, 2.51ct Diamonds: 22 diamonds together ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Natural Heart Ruby Band Ring for Girlfriend in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Natural Heart Ruby Band Ring for Girlfriend in 18K Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.87 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
One of a Kind, Gorgeous and Rare Intense Red and Brilliant Unheated Burmese Oval Ruby Diamond Ring. It is a perfectly clean 5.641 ct. ruby ring in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat Burmese ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold halo ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Fall in love with our special ring with a Natural Burma Ruby of 3,60 carat, fine quality, in perfect heart cut, and natural diamonds of 1,60 carats, round brilliant cut, F/VS.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sparkling Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.36 carats and diamond of 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,933Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is available also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl Bird Ring Lapis Lazuli Ruby Retro Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Owl Motif Ring with Lapis Lazuli feathers and Ruby eyes in this fabulous Cocktail Fashion Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Ruby Baguette and Diamond Ring Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Baguette and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.34 carats and diamonds of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo Anniversary Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo Anniversary Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.6 carats and diamonds of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s, 18ct Rose Gold, Three Row Ruby & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct stamped rose gold cocktail ring, adorned with natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unisex Designer Ruby and Diamonds Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Designer Ruby and Diamonds Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.13 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,466Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Red Coral Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 1.30 Carats of Rubies.
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...
"Magma" collection Cocktail ring - Oval Ruby and Diamonds on 18K Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds made in Satin Yellow Gold is part of the "Magma" Collection by Sacchi.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The glistening shank embraces the ruby with its graceful bypassing ends. This bar set ruby ring enthralls with its minimalistic beauty.
Ruby, Gold
Elongated Octagon Ruby Halo Diamond Women Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elongated Octagon Ruby Halo Diamond Women Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.42 carats and diamonds of 0.22 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Rose Gold Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring, Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,652Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels Blooming Ruby Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring 1.18ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floral cocktail ring features 1.18 carats of vivid rubies, crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.65 CTW Deep Red Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.65 CTW Deep Red Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.65 carats and diamonds of 0.67 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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