Round Brilliant Statement Ruby and Diamond Ring Brilliance Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Ruby Red Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: Carat weight on request Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (oth...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.95tcw 14K Emerald & Ruby Bypass Ring - Round Cut 585 Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking bypass ring showcases six round-cut emeralds with lush green color and semi-transparent clarity, paired with six vibrant round-cut rubies, also displaying semi-transpar...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 0.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.24ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zydo 5.85ctw Round Diamond & 0.41ctw Round Ruby 18k White Gold Stretch Band Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Houston, TX
This unique stretch ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features 5.85 carat total weight in round diamonds and 0.41 carat total weight in round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Round Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round Style: S...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,460
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.11 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Carat: Approx. 2.50-Carats Stone: Kunzite, Diamond, Ruby Primary Stone: Kunzite Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum Style: Doub...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Platinum
$263Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 1 Round Ruby Weighing .04
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 10 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Round Diamond and Ruby Halo Art Deco Style Target Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Halo Art Deco Style Target Ring This ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a classic "Target" design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby and Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Rubies: 6 marquise cut: 0.66cttw Diamonds: 11 round cut: 0.55cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow two extra shipping day...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Three Round Carved Amethyst Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yello...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Halo Split Shank Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.00 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.33 Carats in Diamonds F/G V...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.02 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Halo Split Shank Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.02 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds F/G V...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.87 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 0.87 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.56 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.04 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo with Criss Cross Shank Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.04 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.44 Carats in Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree Ring with .66ct Round Ruby
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish-red ruby weighing .66cts.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.90ct Round Diamond & Ruby Bezel Set Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - I/J Color - I1/I2 Clarity - 2.40ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Rubies - Custom Cut - Beze...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.38 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring style showcasing a round ruby flanked by tapered baguette diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Ruby
AGL Certified 1.09 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo Two Tone Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.09 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.54 Carats in Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.81 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo Two Tone Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 0.81 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.52 Carats in Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.05 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Octagon Halo Two Tone Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.05 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.68 Carats in Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Pigeon Blood Round Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a 2.05 carat pigeon blood round ruby, beautifully set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Round Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Surrounding the resplendent ruby are 40 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, totaling approximately 0.51 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring - 18k Round .13ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .13ct Cut: R...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 18k Round 1.13ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Note: Please note, the resizing process will remove the carat weight stamps on the shank's interior. Metal Con...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Claddagh Ring - 14k Round Friendship Love Marriage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Styl...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5-Stone Diamond & Ruby Ring, Set With 2 Round Diamonds & 3 Rubies in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewellery collection with this stunning 5-stone ring, expertly crafted in 18ct gold. Featuring two brilliant round diamonds and three vibra...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Round Cut Natural Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Ring 6.5
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A timeless eternity wedding band style, showcasing 25-26 rich red natural Burma rubies AAA Quality stone round cut set in a shared prong setting 14k white gold, weighing 2.00 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 1.37ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fees: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Round Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified 0.57 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Round Heated Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.743 grams Set with- Stone type: Natural Corundum (RUBY) Shape: Round Carat: 0.57 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring - 14k Round .88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .86ctw Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Ring with Alternating Round Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
14KT White Gold Ring with Alternating Round Cut Diamonds and Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.75 Carat Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 0.75ct Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Secondary Stone Cu...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
18k White Gold Natural Round Pink Ruby Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Exquisite designs add details to admire and uniqueness to your everyday memento. This ring features a round natural Sri Lanka 1.197 ct Pink Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Round Carved Black Onyx Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Black Onyx spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yel...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 10k Round .37ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: I1 - I3 Natural Diamond Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Curved Band - 14k Round .33ctw Wavy Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 1.77 Carat Round Cut Ruby and 2.00 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round cut Ruby weighing 1.77 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carat. Circa 1950s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .31ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .57ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .17ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$265Sale Price / item|30% Off
Natural Pink Ruby Round Cut Engagement Ring in Handcrafted 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Reddish Pink Ruby Ring Women’s 925 Sterling Silver Handcrafted Round Cut Ruby Engagement Ring Handmade Artisan Jewelry Vintage Silver Band Gift for Her
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round .39ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.54 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Double-Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Eternity Band Ring Metal: Platinum Size: 7.75 Weight: 11.22 Grams Center Gemstone Details: Type: Ruby Carat: 1.54 Color: Pinkish Red Cut: Round Cut Side Ston...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Cut 1.38ct Ruby 18k White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This vibrant ruby band is a masterclass in tonal saturation and rhythmic design. This sophisticated piece features a sequential row of 11 natural rubies, totalling 1.38 carats. Each ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Cts 0.18 and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Seize the moment and declare your love with our Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring today. Adorned with four round rubies totaling 0.18 carats and five round diamonds totaling 0.09 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 5 round cut = 0.58cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.84cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,250
14k Ruby Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Five stone ruby on 14k gold. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stone: Ruby Stone Size: 1.75mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Ruby, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 0.99 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Revival Round Halo Milgrain Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 0.99 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.64 Carats in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .1...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 0.89 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Pave Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Halo Pave Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 0.89 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.81 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s)...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.14 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Pave Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pave Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 1.14 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.77 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The ring is a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .28ctw Flowers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Ruby Red A Classic Statement Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Ruby Red Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 4 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colours...
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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