Mid Century 1.08tcw Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
Twelve round rubies measuring 2.5 mm and totaling approximately 1.08 carats form the outer ring, and three round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.08 carats trail along one...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Simple Burnished High Bezel Set Ruby Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty and simple ring is a burnished yellow gold, set in the center with a round faceted ruby, approximately 0.23 CTS, set into a high bezel and finished ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Navette Shaped Ruby Cluster Bypass Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely navette shaped bypass cluster ring is set with round faceted, pinkish red color rubies, prong set, approximately 1.39 TCW and decorated with a yello...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Passionately charming, this Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring captures timeless romance and vibrant elegance.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring Beautiful Boat Shaped Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1894 UK Size Q & US Size 8 1/2 Can be resized for a small additional fee All of our items are e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds 24 beautiful rubies and each measure approx 4pts. The stones are set within the band and are encased in the settings. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring...
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds beautiful pink/red rubies and each measure approx 4pts. The stones are set within the band and are encased in the settings. Modelled in 18 carat white gold. ...
Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco revival Platinum Ring with Onyx, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Art Deco revival ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a striking sugar loaf natural black onyx with approximately 4.50 carats total weight, accented with 34 natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Rubies Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Second hand gold ring, its setting forms a swirl on the front adorned with a line of seven small round rubies.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.50ct & 2.00ct
Located in New York, NY
The center displays a vibrant wave of approximately 1.50 carats of fiery, round-cut rubies, beautifully framed by sparkling rows of approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata 0.37ct. Ruby Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unique and Designer Cocktail Rings by Sunita Nahata Fine Design. Classic Ruby ring in 14K Rose gold with pink sapphire.
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rhombus Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Rectangular Number: 1 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Shell Ruby Vintage Ring - 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Natural Rubies Tr...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin .46ctw Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring, 18k Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut .46ctw FG color/ VS1-2 clarity ruby round Ring Size 5 Rise off of Finger: 3.3 mm Width: 5.3 mm Weight: 3.1 dwts. / 4.9 grams Stamps: "18KT RC...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over Ruby, weighing 7.18 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specificatio...
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring features a petite yet vibrant flower-shaped cluster composed of rich red round rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,599Sale Price|27% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.10 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This magnificent statement ring is commanded by an exceptional 6.1-carat ruby, its deep, saturated crimson hue radiating intense richness and depth.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Opposites Ring. Hand set with 2.00tcw Rubies, and 1.50tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 30pts and the rubies total 30pts. The stones are set in simple claw settings and the sho...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$21,500 / item
10.62 Carat Emerald Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 10.62 carats emerald, .74 carats ruby and illuminated with 2.1 carats of glittering diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Ruby Modern Heart Ring 925 Sterling Silver Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso Modern Heart Ring. Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. This ring comes with a tiny round cut ruby accented in the center of the heart.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Georgian Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful cluster ring holds four bright turquoise and also gorgeous pearls. At the centre is a 4pt ruby. The ring is modelled out of 18ct gold and has beautiful ornate shoulde...
Pearl, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold
Retro 0.70 Carat Ruby Bombay Style Cocktail 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 0.70 Carat Ruby Bombay Style Cocktail 18k Gold Ring. This ring is a one of a kind Bombay style ring thats amazingly designed and crafted in style of a leave/flower. The feature...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Eternity Band Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.28 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Colour Diam 18K White Gold Ruby Mozambik Ring with Diamonds
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Mozambik Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 Colou...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Green Garnet & Ruby Lizard Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Green Garnet & Ruby Lizard Ring with Diamonds 28 Diamonds - 0.11 CT 42 Green Garnets - 0.63 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.39 GM The lizard's body is ado...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby
1930s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat natural ruby and 0.59 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Tanzanite Snake Ring Sterling Silver Double-Headed Serpent J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Tanzanite Snake Ring Sterling Silver Double-Headed Serpent J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN J DAUPHIN “You Are Inside of Me” statement ring. This sculptural double-headed snake ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Engagement Band in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.52 cts Gemstone shape - Round Diamond Weight - 0.7 cts Diamond Pcs - 34 Diamond size - 1.94 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k yellow Gold Ruby & Pink Sapphire Cascade Ring - 0.75ct
Located in London, GB
Combining exquisite craftsmanship with luxurious gemstones, this 18k yellow gold Cascade ring features a striking wave of sparkling rubies and pink sapphires encased in rub-over sett...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent K18 Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Band Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in 台東区, JP
A refined band ring by Yves Saint Laurent, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with vibrant rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The sleek, polished band is punctuated by bezel-...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unique Vintage 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Owl Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional vintage owl ring is crafted in 14K rose gold, showcasing a unique and intricate design. Adorned with approximately 1.3 carats of old European cut diamonds (G-H color...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ohliguer 18ct White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring, Custom Made
Located in Brisbane, AU
A striking expression of bold minimalism, this sculptural band balances understated form with unexpected opulence. The OHLIGUER name is engraved across the surface, while more than o...
Ruby, Rose Gold
0.90 CT Champagne Diamond Art Deco Ring 18k & Natural Ruby (#9)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring. Large bold look. 18k White Gold approx 5.70 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Coiled Snake Ring in Silver with Ruby Eyes, Size 6.75
Located in Nantucket, MA
The eyes are round, faceted rubies. Ring size is 6.75. Total weight of diamonds is .64 carats and rubies are .02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Rachel Koen Ruby 0.95cttw Diamond 0.24cttw Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Striking and exceedingly lovely, this unique ruby twin ring centers two vibrant red rubies weighing 0.95cts, accompanied by sparkling white diamonds, together weighing 0.24 carats. S...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Halo Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Halo Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 8.68 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 CTW round G-H VS natural diamonds.Center diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.45ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF16-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A unique design makes this ring an opulent addition to any luxury jewelry collection. The detailed 14K Rose Gold setting showcases Diamonds totaling 0.45 carats and Star Rubies with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Leopard Print Ring in 18 Karat Gold With Diamonds, Rubies, Amethysts
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
SKU: NEX2004 Dimensions: L13x23mm Ring Size: 57 Weight: approximately 6.4g Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. approx. 0.32cts, round faceted rubies appro...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Inspired White Sapphire & Ruby Vintage Style Floral Cluster Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Vintage white sapphire and ruby ring is a classic design that would be a wonderful addition to your fine jewelry collection.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard White Gold Ruby & Diamond Pushkin Ring 82/3935-0
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A chic 18k white gold ruby and diamond Chopard Pushkin ring. The ring features the Pushkin design pave set with 126 round cut rubies with an approximate weight of 1.28ct and displayi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Sapphire Ruby Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Star Sapphire Measurements: 15.3 mm x 11.7 mm x 4.3 mm Star Sapphire Carat Weight: ~8.3 carats Ruby Carat ...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heraldic Diamond and Ruby Signet Ring, by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard 1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unisex 18k white gold Signet Ring. Diamond and ruby pave face. Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Can be made in any size, lead time 4 weeks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring Platinum Portuguese 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ruby and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Portugal, Late 20th Century.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern 4.1ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Designer Gems Paradise
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 4.1 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring exemplifies opulence and exquisite design. At its center, a magnificent ruby draws the eye with its deep, rich red hue, symbolizing passi...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.49 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby= 0.89 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.60 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Heads Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Snake Heads Width: ~0.70" Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 round red rubies Ruby Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Estate 14K Two-Tone Gold Ruby & Diamond Double Horse Head Ring
Located in New York, NY
Design / Motif: Dual Equestrian Horse Heads / Bypass Band Metal: Solid 14K Yellow & White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Gold purity Primary Gemstone: Red Ruby (set in yellow gold horse eye)...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 1 Princess Cut = 1.09cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 8 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Rubies: 10 Round C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Ruby and Opal Fashion Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 18KT rose gold ruby and opal fashion ring features 0.80ct of ruby and 0.20ct opal Ring size: 7.75 Can be resized to any finger size
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 1.19ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring, PT
Located in New York, NY
An AGL Certified (Heated) 1.19 ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The ring size is US 4.25. The total weight is 3.95 grams. SKU 155-IRJMJ
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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