18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This exquisite piece showcases 16 brilliant round diamonds, 18 round emeralds, 20 round rubies, and 40 round sapphires, creating a colorful and luxurious design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gazdar, 1960's 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Bombe Ring
By Gazdar
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring by Mumbai designer Gazdar Jewelers is in the bombe style with a cluster of bright round mixed cut rubies weighing approximately 4.50 carats total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.85 Carat Natural Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the alluring elegance of our Art Deco 5.85ct star Ruby and Diamond dome ring circa 1920s. A masterpiece that speaks the language of luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$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
$2,838Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A fantastic Retro statement ring, this jewel packs a style punch! Full finger coverage is provided by textured, brushed gold, decorated with natural rubies and a central diamond. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1900s, this Victorian dress ring features a centre ruby weighing 0.35 carat. It is a natural stone with a strong red colour, with pink hue. It is surrounded by a cluste...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.47ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF07-081126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted in 18K white gold and set with a rich 1.75 carat ruby accented by 1.47 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 1.36ct Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Red rhythm, golden brilliance. This 18K yellow gold ring features 14 round brilliant rubies (0.28ct total) in vivid red, framed by 54 natural diamonds (1.08ct total), graded H color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Edwardian Style Filigree Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby rests at the heart of this handcrafted Ruby Halo Ring, encased in an intricate openwork plaque.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ruby Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 4.9mm Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Car...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Alternating Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby and Diamond Alternating Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This elegant band ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features an alternating arrangement of round rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Ring with Diamonds & Rubies 43 Diamonds - 0.18 CT 1 Green Garnet - 0.68 CT 1 Purple Tourmaline - 0.26 CT 24 Rubies - 0.36 CT 18K Yellow Gold - 4.21 GM U...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cluster ring centres around a single red ruby. The round cut stone is 0.40 carat and encircled by a ring of white diamonds really allowing the rubies colour to pop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Ring Size: 7 Total Ring Weight: 5.2 Grams Total Natural diamond weight is 1.30ct. VS2-SI1 clarity / G-H color Natural Ruby 1.86ct (Measures: 8.80x7.05mm) (no ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,942Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Engagement Ring with GIA Certified 0.50ct Diamond & Rubies
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Completing the ring's exquisite design, 0.29 carats of white round diamonds are pavé-set along the platinum band, enhancing the shimmering effect around the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s this unique cluster ring features a wonderful collection of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Ruby Italian Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1950’s or 1960’s, this Italian 18k gold ring is a modern take on the buckle ring, a jewelry motif that has been repeatedly seen in various iterations since the Victorian er...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.63ct Burma Ruby Signet Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage signet ring features a vivid 1.63 carat Burma ruby bezel-set in rich 14K yellow gold. The ring’s bold yet refined design highlights the ruby’s natural saturatio...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Opal 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The mix of rubies and opals makes the perfect pretty and feminine colour way. The rubies measure 4pts each. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster Diameter: 9mm Height Off Finger: 5mm Wei...
Opal, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 0.38 Carat Ruby and 2.46 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage ruby flower cluster ring in yellow gold. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.38 carat D...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.88 carat Dimensions 5.8mm (length) x 5.73mm (width) x 2.69mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.36 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.30 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring 1.12 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
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) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,312Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rich, crimson round ruby rests securely within a prominent hexagonal setting, casting a dramatic spell.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.18 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 2.02 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.18 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 2.02 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Duo Bypass Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 18K Gold Duo Bypass Ring Set features numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.30 carats, along with one oval natural ruby, one oval natural sapphire, and two oval natural e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.58 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.08 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.96 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.56 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.9 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.84 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.44 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.34 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ladies White Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies' white gold ring with rubies and diamonds Including certificate of authenticity. US ring size On request we can adjust the ring size expertly.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Masriera Plique-A-Jour Diamond Ruby Gold Frog Ring
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Masriera 18k gold ring, depicting a frog, adorned with Plique-a-Jour enamel, ruby eyes and diamonds. Ring size - 6.25, ring top is 15mm wide. Marked: Masriera, 750, B-4329-B. Weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Ruby Art Deco Ring MF34-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Its surface is a continuous field of round diamonds, crossed by a bridge of rubies. A larger, bezel-set ruby sits at the center, flanked by paired rubies that taper in size as they e...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Ring Height: 5.46 mm Gemstone Specificat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1920 Antique-style ruby and diamond Peacock ring is beautifully crafted in warm rose gold. The design features a vibrant cluster of rubies accented by sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Style Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined vintage ring designed in a Victorian revival style as an elongated navette set with vibrant synthetic rubies and sparkling old European cut diamonds, mounted in silver topp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond 1.86Cts. & Ruby 0.98Cts Dome Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 18KT yellow gold domed ring. This ring is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Cluster Round Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold and stylish, this 14K Gold Ruby Fashion Ring is designed to make a statement. Featuring a vibrant ruby with a deep, passionate red hue, this ring is crafted in lustrous yellow g...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Ring – 8K Gold, 5.33g / 0.17 t oz
Passionate and refined in equal measure, this ruby and diamond ring speaks the timeless language o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
DE GRISOGONO 18k white gold RUBY & DIAMOND Ring 6.5
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic De Grisogono marquise Burmese ruby snake-motif ring crafted in 18K white gold, rising from a sculptural, serpent-like pavé hoop set entirely with black diamonds. The m...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial vintage ruby ring is comprised of an 18ct yellow gold layered floral design ornamented with a feature claw set round mixed cut ruby to the centre of the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Sapphire Twin Platinum Ring Navette Antique
Located in Brunswick, ME
An Antique Art Deco Style Natural Ruby and Sapphire Platinum Navette Ring. The ring is accented with one, round old cut pinkish red untreated natural ruby, one round-cut zoned blue-...
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
3ct Pink Tourmaline and Ruby Ring Solitaire Ring 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to your size please contact our customer service team with your custom size. 3ct Round Brilliant Cut Pink Tourmaline 18ct rose gold Forget Me Knot band Set with Burmes...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Ladybug Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Ladybug Ring 29 Black Diamonds - 0.54 CT 15 Diamonds - 0.29 CT 7 Green Garnets - 0.38 CT 122 Rubies - 2.00 CT 18K Rose Gold - 12.38 GM The 18...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Buccellati Blossoms Ring Ruby Gemstone Sterling Silver Made in Italy
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Blossoms Ring Made In Italy Sterling Silver and Ruby Gemstone Blossoms flowers made of sterling silver with round-cut bezel-set rubies of approximately 0.10 carat; marked ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
1955 hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold crossover ring set with 0,22 carats of white diamonds and 0,18 carats of rubies. All the stones are set in a star shape. Alex Jona jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sophia D. Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring. At its center is a stunning 2.01-carat round diamond, accented by rubies totaling 2.51 carats and 0.38 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.07g Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.25 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.07g Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.25 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.07g Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.25 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ring 1.25CT Size 6.75
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.07g Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.25 Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Color: White Secondary Stone: Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
RUBIES 12 square and rectangular cut rubies. The top of the ring is 23mm by 16mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Iconic BMW Circle Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A rare branded piece of Automotive Lifestyle Jewelry. Featuring the iconic BMW roundel logo Hand set with .60tcw Diamonds and .12tcw Rubies. Hand-crafted 18K 750 Go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charming .59 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accentuating the center stone are high quality calibre cut rubies weighing approximately 0.40ct. and round cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring designed with three floral-style clusters, each centering on a richly colored gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Revisit 14kt 12431*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.30ct Natural Ruby Cluster ring. (Heated Rubies) .10ct Natural Diamonds. G-color vS-2 Clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 7.2 grams 17mm wide ring 13mm depth Size 9.5
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is set with six mixed round-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total weight, accented by vibrant natural rubies that provide striking contrast against the warm r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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