London Blue Topaz Ring With Tanzanite 3.14 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Tanzanite: 2.54 Carats London Blue Topaz: 0.38 Carats Ruby: 0.22 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal:...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Synthetic Ruby 0.12 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and ruby cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian diamond ruby emerald sapphire 18k yellow gold silver Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver ring shimmers with rose cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, capturing antique elegance with vibrant color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
4.93 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby & Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
4.93 carat cabochon cut deep pink ruby ring. Adorned with 2 oval cut diamonds on each side of the shank, 0.40 cttw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Gold 1920’s, Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Three Leaf Clover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Clover Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Pretty, antique three leaf clover ring.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Gold Tabla Ring with Uncut Diamonds, India, Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabla Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.5 x H 2.9 cm Materials: Gold, diamonds The Tabla ring is an ode to India's most famous percussion instrument - a pair of hand drums...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
1.20 Carat Oval Cut Ruby with 0.30ctw in Emerald Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
This ring features a beautiful 1.20 carat oval cut ruby surrounded by 0.30 carat total weight in two emerald cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Rainbow Evil Eye Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Diamonds 0.12 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition Elegantly crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite open ring flaunts an array of precious gemstones...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
6 Carat Antique Ruby Carving with 1.55 Carat Vivid Green Emerald
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring also has 0.25 carat of white round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Vitra 14K Gold Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds & Baroque Pearl
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ring features a band composed entirely of natural, high-grade ruby crystals in their raw form, connected by solid 14K gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Double Heart Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring is in great condition with the ruby and sapphire having slight abrasions.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.18 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sagittarius Zodiac Ring with Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The zodiac Sagittarius ring features a bow and arrow design, the tip of the arrow carrying a cabochon ruby of 0.80 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.88 carats and diamond of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Siam Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring with 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds Ruby: Natural brilliant cut / step cut cushion shape, Vivid Red Siam Ruby 2.2 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,166Sale Price|20% Off
Aria Jewelry Design 16.39ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Pink Sapphires
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Statement Cocktail Ring: 16.39ct Amethyst with Pink Sapphire Accents Turn heads with this stunning cocktail ring featuring a 16.39 carat square-cut Amethyst, accented by 12 sparkling...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.32 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.11 Carat Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular 3-stone engagement ring features a magnificent, 5.12 carat pure red ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AGL Certified 2.19 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 2.19 carat no heat Burma ruby ring. Adorned with 2 trapezoid cut diamonds totaling 0.97 cttw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Ring with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
The ring features an Eagles head with a ruby eye in a sandblasted finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Eagle Head Ring with 0.36Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stackable Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.3 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman with Diamond Parrot Headress Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Her head dress is a parrot set with Diamonds as his feathers and a Ruby eye. The Diamond feathers continue to the front of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Thunder 18K Gold Plated Silver Barrel Ring with Rough Gemstones
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meet the Thunder Ring a bold barrel silhouette made in 925 sterling silver and plated with 18K gold, showcasing an exclusive "vitrail" composition of raw, unenhanced Gemstones: sapph...
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, St...
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.78 carats and diamond of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire (#28)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$504Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Contemporary 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamond Pearls and Gemstones
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The ring features at the top 6 gold-colored pearls grown in the South Seas surrounded by flourishes with natural white brilliants and bezels with emeralds, sapphires and natural rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt White Gold With 1.25 Cwt Vivid Red
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, White Gold, Gold
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.35 Cwt Vivid Red
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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Three Flower Ring with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Three Flower Ring with Semi Precious Stones Size 7.25 4.76 grams total weight.
Ruby, Zircon, 14k Gold
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)0.49
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White and Yellow) ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bonebakker Dutch Royal Crown Band Ring 18 Karat Gold with Gemstones
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat yellow gold Bonebakker band ring set with sapphires, emeralds and a ruby. A unique ring inspired by the Crown of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made in 1840 by the master ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tibetan Ring with Vivid Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion blue vivid sapphire...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
18kt White Gold Snake Ring with 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing and Unique 18kt White Gold Snake Ring With 1.28ct Black and 2.83ct White Diamonds With 2 Ruby Eyes Diamonds: 130 White brilliant cut diamonds, together ca. 2.83ct, 55 Black ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.42 ct with Gems & Natural Diamonds IGI certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 0.42 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire/Ruby Ring with Side Stones This stunning ring features a dazzling 0.42 carat round brilliant diamond, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Carved Ruby Leaf Diamond Floral Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This stunning Art Deco platinum ring features 3 rubies with leaf carvings prong set between diamond vines.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14ct Yellow Gold Amethyst& Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Oval Amethyst&2 Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond Weight: 0.16ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Total Ruby Weight: 1.16ct Width of Band: 3mm Width of Head: 9.87mm Length of Head: 15.76mm Total Weight: 7.0g Ri...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.03 CT Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire (#27)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire. All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold (White and Yellow) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Ring with Two Carats Natural Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement Peacock ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural oval cut blue sapphire, 2,55 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,8 mm, and round ruby.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Amethyst, Tourmaline & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Gold & Platinum Sunny The Snail Ring with Citrine & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ring Size: Available in US sizes 5.5 to 8.5. Please contact us to specify your desired size.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Astra Ring with Diamonds in Blackened 18k White Gold by Alex Soldier.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De Grisogono overlaying with multi colours 18K White and Yellow Gold - 16.53gm 20 EMERALDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Rosy The Snail Ring with Tourmaline, Topaz & Diamonds by Alex Soldier.
Topaz, Ruby, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond...
3 in 1 Red Sapphire & Green Garnet with Diamonds Cocktail Ring Brooch & Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3 in 1 RUBIES & Green Garnet with Diamonds Cocktail Ring, Brooch & Pendant 66 ROUND DIAMONDS - 0.61 CT 28 ROUND GREEN GARNET - 0.65 CT 286 ROUND RUBIES - 6.71 CT 18K ROSE...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.60 Carat Red Ruby wide band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide red Ruby pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of deep, bright red, for an approximate total carat weight of 4.60 carats, hand made in New York City with the best Ita...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Baguette Linked Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:18.783g,D:0.25ct, Emer:1.37ct,Ruby:2.96ct,Sapp:2.34ct,
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Vivid Cushion Emerald and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion green vivid emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
$21,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.42ct Rudy with Double Diamond Halo Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful Ruby with double diamond halo ring with diamonds going half way down the shank, pave set.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tibetan Ring with Vivid Red Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion red vivid spinel. S...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Harajuku contemporary ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural gems on your choice custom made.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design featuring a center 3.50 ct ruby surrounded by 1.50 cts tw of round diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navratna Gold Ring with Diamonds and Gemstones in Indian Design by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Navratna Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.5 x H 2.5 cm Materials: Gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, red coral, pearl, cat's eye, hessonite garn...
Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garne...
Solid Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Vivid Natural Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary cocktail ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion vivid sapp...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Solid Yellow Gold Ring with Vivid Natural Cushion Emerald and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion green vivid emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
Eternity Ruby Band Handcrafted in Italy in 18k Solid Gold by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Embellished with 10 natural Rubies delicately nestled amidst the twists, this ring exudes elegance and allure.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,068Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Safety Pin Ring in Yellow Gold with Rainbow Gemstones and a Charm Ball
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with eight natural earth mined gemstones such diamonds, an emerald, a ruby and a sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
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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