Gold Snake Ring Emerald Serpent White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Emerald Marquise White Diamond Ruby Eyes Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a serpent that coils around the finger...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds .79CT Center Ruby is 1.03CT Measurement: Ring Size 7.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.90tcw. The ring is Hand crafted in 14K White Gold. Measuring ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 5.65ct Ruby Infinity Band Ring in Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 5.65 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring is a striking fusion of timeless elegance and vibrant color. This meticulously crafted piece showcases a continuous loop of exquisite rubies, e...
Ruby, Silver
Edwardian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its center is a striking arrangement of sixteen round cut rubies totaling approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 2.65 carat Ruby eternity Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's Exquisite "The Very" jewellery collection – Very light, shining, radiant, pretty, elegant, and exquisite MOISEIKIN! From MOISEIKIN’s The Very collection, this 18K white ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Spider Web Ring 0.28 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.28 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom si...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Spider Web Ring 0.12 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.12 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom si...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Natkina Ruby Diamond Impressive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 76-RND 57-0,59-5/6A Ruby 1-0,77 Т(4)/5A Weight 5,6 grams Size 16.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$451Sale Price / item|35% Off
14K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings. These eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless row o...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$488Sale Price / item|35% Off
18K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings. These eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless row o...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
The final outside row is filled with vivid round cut rubies that ties the entire ring together.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Ruby Cocktail ring in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Opal and Ruby cocktail ring in 14KT gold. The ring looks very intersting with glimses of ranbow colors in the opal and stunning pinkish red rubies to balance it off.
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby 0.15ctw Diamond 0.05ctw Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring is designed as a six-petal flower, each petal formed by a rich pinkish-red rubies set within rounded gold bezels.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring. Featuring a vibrant floral design, the ring showcases 7 natural round rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k white gold Eternity Ruby and diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eternity Ruby Ring use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting.It is a classic luxury elegant style that you can use many occasions.You can use on everyday and the eveni...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Size This stunning ring features one oval ruby (9 mm x 7 mm) surrounded by eight round brilliant diamonds set in classic 14...
Ruby, White Gold
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The center genuine Earth mined round cut Ruby measures 4.2 mm (.36 carat). This is a very clean and transparent gem of great intensity and strong brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.91ct Ruby diamond engagement ring 18KT gold UNTREATED
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare glowing pinkish red ruby hear shaped with a diamond halo in 18KT gold. This ruby is stunning! Size 7 and can be re-sized! Ruby is untreated! METAL: 18KT white gold NATURAL DI...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Hisako Matsui Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Textured Floral Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive floral ring by Japanese jewelry designer Hisako Matsui, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 0.25 carat of sapphires and 0.19 carat of rubies. The rin...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond Studded Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage ring from the estate vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California is studded on its top with alternating rubies and diamonds, circa 19...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total and 36 round mixed cut rubies mounted in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Style Ruby Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist style ring features 19 rubies set in floral dome shaped ring. It is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The total weight of ruby is approximately 1 carat. The ring is currentl...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring in Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring in Platinum. The ring features a .61 natural round full cut ruby, AA quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring Sz 6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier ring features an elegant openwork wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round red rubies and green emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1950s J.E. Caldwell Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond ring by J.E.Caldwell & Co. Set with twenty round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 2.00 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16ct, Ruby and Diamond Ring, PT
Located in New York, NY
A stunning GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16 ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The diamonds weigh 0.35 carats. The ring size is 5.75 US. The total weight of the ring is 5.96 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Color Ruby, Emerald , Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, originating from the early 20th century, is a beautiful amalgamation of precious gemstones, featuring a total diamond weight of 1.08 carats and an additional 0.85 carats o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Ruby Ring With Blue Sapphire 2.12 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.12 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Blue Sapphire: 1.00 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size:...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum Ballerina Ring, 1.30ct Ruby, 6.00ct Diamond Halo, 1950s
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Metal: Platinum Style: Ballerina Ring Center Gemstone: Burmese Ruby Ruby Weight: 1.30 Carats Origin: Burmese Accent Diamonds: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 6.0...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sabba Paris 2.05 ct Burmese Ruby Ring in Platinum Signed
Located in New York, NY
The ruby's vivid color is beautifully complemented by a row of round ruby accents set along the inner gallery, adding a hidden detail that feels special on the hand.
Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Marguerite (daisy) floral • Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) • Center Stone: Natural ruby, approx. 0.20 ct • Accents: 8 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Stackable Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby ring set, designed as two matching polished gold bands, one set with a round diamond and the other with a round ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.9 Grams Stone: Akoya Pearl and Ruby Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Pearl Diameter: 9.5 mm Total Ruby Weight: ~0.15 cara...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds 157 Diamonds - 0.97 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.02 CT 1 Ruby - 4.51 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds - 0.37 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.75 GM This captivating 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Masterfully crafted in 14K rose gold, the ring features two rows of vibrant round rubies at the center, framed by colorless diamonds set in white gold to accentuate their brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.7ct Contemporary Silver Diamond and Ruby Fashion Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 3.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Fashion Ring exudes a timeless elegance, perfectly blending the fiery brilliance of rubies with the scintillating sparkle of diamonds. At the heart of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
6 Sapphire 12 Ruby Band Ring Stack Rings Gold Byzantine Revival
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous antique Ruby and Sapphire Band Harem Style Ring. The wonderful ring has six round faceted blue Sapphires in the center.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
0.22ct Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
This stunning ruby ring boasts a vibrant red hue that is sure to catch anyone's eye. The solitaire setting style allows for the beautiful ruby to be the center of attention, making i...
Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond and Ruby Crescent Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold diamond, pearl and ruby ring. The ring consists of two crescent moons, one of which is set with diamonds and the other with rubies. There is also a spear go...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three row ring. The ring features 5 rubies, 5 diamonds and 5 sapphires, each of which graduate in size to the centre. All of the stones are old ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Band Ring in Solid 14K Gold - Elegant Fine Jewelry, Classic Band Ring
Located in Columbus, OH
Sixteen rubies glow in warm, saturated red across this solid 14K yellow gold band. Ruby's rich color and exceptional hardness make this band a bold, wearable statement. A vivid, colo...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby And Diamond Cocktail Ring 7 piece round rubies 0.33 total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster holds six pink rubies totalling 60pts and at the centre is a 25pt diamond. Either side of the central diamond air a smaller 10pt diamond. The ring is modelled i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with brilliant round cut Diamond 12 Oval Ruby - 4.14 CTS 156 Brilliant round cut Diamond - 1.01 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 6.2 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Buccellati Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Rubies: 11 natural rubies, approx. 0.10 carats Sapphires: Genuine sapphires, approx. 1.00 carats Diamonds: Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond and Ruby Panther Wrap Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Diamond and Ruby Panther Wrap Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Panther ring features Round Brilliant Diamonds and Round Cabochon Rubies pave set with green gemstone eyes, all set in 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Platinum Two-Stone Ruby and Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite platinum ring featuring two vibrant ruby center stones totaling 0.96 carats, flanked by sparkling baguette diamonds totaling 1.68 carats. This elegant design balances th...
Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This spectacular huge vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and made in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold Ring, Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring Hallmarked 1901
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1901 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian 5 stone ring, adorned with alternating natural rubies and diamonds in a detailed ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Enchanting JannPaul 0.74ct Diamond and 0.01ct Ruby Floral Vine Ring
By JANNPAUL
Located in רמת גן, IL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Brand: JannPaul (Full Set) Jewelry type: Ring (Classified as Solitaire / Floral Vine / Nature-Inspired style) Metal: 18K White Gold Hallmarks: 750 (Observed ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Oval Ruby Three-Stone Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Oval Ruby Three-Stone Solitaire Ring Description: This classic three-stone solitaire ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a central 1.40-carat oval-cut ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum One Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing .60 carats approximately [H - VS2] Two Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .45 carats approximat...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$439Sale Price / item|24% Off
Sterling Silver "Knight" Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Knight" horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .07pts. ring size is 7.75 and can be size to fit for free.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
18ct White Gold "J" Initial Ring Natural Diamonds & Ruby Accents
Located in London, GB
This bespoke 18ct white gold ring features a stylized "J" initial, meticulously pavé-set with brilliant natural diamonds and accented by vibrant red rubies. This piece combines perso...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Three Round Ruby's and Diamonds . Size 7 3 grams total weight.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies 18KR 15.56GM 75MR 2.81CT 220RD 1.49CT Introducing our 18K rose gold ring, a stunning work of art that combines the finest materials w...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
British Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold knot ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A tiny round cut ruby sits at the heart of the knot, while a single cut diamond is set in a small diamond-shaped bezel on each side, adding gentle glimmers of white against the warm ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 17.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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