Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.55 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.20 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring Size 5.75 2.91 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Snake Ring Ruby Eyes Three Dimensional Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Snake Ring with two Ruby Eyes in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning fully modeled three dimensional snake is depicted coiled around itself and raising its glorious head.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring 0.40 total diamond weight. Size 6.5 3.70 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring 3.14cttw 14K White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Total Carat Weight: 3.14cttw Total Ruby Weight: 2.67ct Total Diamond Carat Weight: .47ct Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,604Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 Carat Classical Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 3 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 9 mm Diamond Weight - 0.24 ct D...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Contemporary Pt950 Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring by MOISEIKIN, Thailand
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Waltz of Flower" is an iconic MOISEIKIN jewellery collection that captures the elegance and beauty of a flower in motion. Created with the finest rubies and diamonds, this collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
11.34 Carat Diamond, Golden Topaz and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An epitome of opulence and sophistication, the 11.34 Carat Diamond, Golden Topaz, and Ruby Cocktail Ring is a true marvel of jewelry design. At its core, an extraordinary golden topa...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Silver
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very nice heavy ring featuring a center real Pearl measuring 8.5mm and 0.25 total carat weight of Ruby gemstones channel set wit...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline & Diamond & Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 37 Black Diamonds / Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 4 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Rubies 0.03 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.84 CT 4 White Pearls 1.16 CT 18 KR 5.68 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with a striking cluster of rubies and diamonds. The rich red rubies create a bold pop of color, while the sparkli...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a vibrant combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and multicolo...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.41 carats with Diamond 1.41 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.45ct Ruby Burma Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The very good cut grade of the diamonds and the ruby's round shape add to the overall brilliance of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Criss-Cross Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Crisscross Band Ring, securely Hand set with 5 Round Cut Rubies, approx. 0.40tcw and 50 round brilliant-cut Diamonds approx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing approximately 3 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Ruby Floral Bypass Ring with Diamonds Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage floral bypass ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, set with richly hued natural rubies arranged in two blooming flower clusters. Each flower is accented at the c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring 1.12 Carats 14K White 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 White Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availabl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K white gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that follow the length of the fing...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.61ctw Ruby and Diamond Channel Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 5 round cut 2.25 mm approximately .25 total carats diamond, 6 round brilliant cut 2.25 mm approximately .36 total carats GH color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.25 Rise O...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Multi Sapphire Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Yellow Gold Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Tsavorite 4-0,05 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,04 ct Ruby 3-0,04 ct Pink Sapphire 3-0,04 ct ct Orange Sapphire 2,02 ct Yellow Sapphire S...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.08 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.96 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 3.14 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 2.74 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.40 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Center Framed In Diamonds Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Center Framed In Diamonds Ring Size 6.25. 0.80 total diamond weight. 0.25 carat round ruby 5 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.88ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.02 • 0.44ct Natural Diamond • 1.44ct Natural Ruby Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,130Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking Ruby Diamond Ring showcases a round brilliant diamond surrounded by vivid ruby accents and a sparkling diamond border within a bold octagonal design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with ruby 2.26 cts and diamond 0.36 cts Rose Gold 3.97 gms Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,680Sale Price|20% Off
Rachel Koen 1.88Cttw Ruby & 1.07Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum. Features a prong set round cut pinkish red hue ruby weighing 1.88 carats flanked with a marquise shaped halo of 12 old European cut diamonds weighing 1.07 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Target Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage diamond and ruby ring crafted in 14K white gold, designed with a bold, geometric flair characteristic of the 1940s Retro era.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold. The rubies are a beautiful purplish red and the ring looks fantastic on the finger. Size: 6.5 If you would like ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
The round cut ruby is flanked by two round brilliant diamonds, both 0.60 carat in weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1901 Makers Mark T & S This stunning Edwardian ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a beautiful combination of rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
$1,050Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicately arranged as a blooming Ruby Flower Ring, five vibrant rubies are framed by a sparkling Diamond Halo Ring and accented with additional diamonds in warm 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 This beautiful 15ct gold Edwardian seed pearl and ruby Ring is a stunning piece of jewellery that exudes elegance and sophistica...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Retro 14kt Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Floral Crossover Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Retro 14kt yellow gold ruby and sapphire floral crossover ring cira 1940 set with seven (7) round rubies and seven (7) round sapphires prong set into a 14kt (stamped) yellow gold flo...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The heart is studded with 1.14 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds along with two emeralds, two sapphires, and one ruby, which add color and contrast.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 3.1 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 2.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.52 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.88 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.34 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.54 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Circa 1970, Retro Style
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Like precious lace woven in gold, this Buccellati ring entwines vivid rubies with luminous diamonds. Scalloped borders, delicate openwork and finely engraved settings create a rhythm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.25ct Ruby and diamond antique engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
The ring boasts a pavé setting style with a round main stone shape and a pink colour intensity.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.21 Carat Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
With approximately 2.61 carats of combined diamonds and rubies, the ring makes an exceptional statement while remaining remarkably wearable.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$9,472Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style engagement ring features a stunning 1 carat round brilliant cut diamond at its center, certified by EGL-USA for its quality and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Linde RED PINK STAR Ruby Solitaire ring. 10k Yellow gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 8 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Pink Band Color: Gold Style: Art nouveau This stylish vintage 10 karat yellow gold ring was made a...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful modern ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with white diamonds and a ruby in the center. Diamonds 0.44 ct Ruby 0.54 ct - 5mm Total Weight 3.80 gr RF G UCU...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.65ct Diamond and No-Heat Burmese Ruby Ring MF08-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Minimal in band width, generous at the crown. This ring balances delicacy with prominence. The slender 1mm shank is set with diamonds, supporting a 4.25-carat oval Burmese ruby certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$15,500 / item
Ruby Heart Ring 14K Gold White Enamel by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the Home Is Where Your Heart Is Collection celebrates the memories, milest...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bombe Band Ring—21 Diamonds .70 ct, 18 Rubies .60
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
The ring can be custom-sized for your perfect fit. Technical Sheet Metal: 18 K Yellow Gold (750 ‰) Stones: 21 round brilliant diamonds, total approx. 0.70 ct (G–H color, VS–SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Cut Ruby and Round Diamond White Gold Wedding Band
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Baguette cut rubies and round cut diamonds are bar-set and alternating in this 14K white gold half eternity wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified, Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Tahiti Pearl, Purple Violet Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, Unique Art, One of a Kind 18K 750 White Gold 1.28 ct. Diamond Round 2.60 ct. Ruby 12.8 mm Tahiti Pearl
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
White Sapphire and Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
White Sapphire 9.30 carats and Ruby 12.73 carats Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 3.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 24.4 grams *Please note that the silver setti...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, floral design is ornamented with a feature 0.38Ct Old European round cut diamond, six...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k 1960's Rock Crystal Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exceptional 14k Estate Rock Crystal, Diamond, and Ruby Ring. This ring is size 8.75 measuring 30.00mm x 19.47mm x 19.46mm. Crafted from 14k gold, this statement ring ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Twist Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby and Diamond Twist Halo Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a 0.54-carat round ruby secured in a prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Ruby Black Diamond Gold Flexible Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique piece featuring 1.22 carats of round cut rubies and 2.05 carats of black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with four round old cut diamonds in open back individual grain set box collets with an approximate combined weight of 0.80 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.10ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Crossover Deco Ring 14kt Gold 12439*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct Natural Ruby Ring. Excellent Vivid Red. Clean Clarity, Transparent. Heated. 1.10ct Natural Diamonds. Rounds Full cut brilliant. G-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt white gold 5.4 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely One of a kind! This gorgeous ring features bezel set oval and marquise cut rubies weighing 0.65 carat with round cut blue sapphires weighing 0.30 carat approx and round cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Astonishing band ring in 14k white gold structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds, This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.68 ct Blue sapphir...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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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