0.97 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant and dainty Ruby Diamond Ring can be a modern Engagement/Promise ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $2,288 / item
14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Three Stone Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Three Stone Wedding Ring features round cut ruby in center with halo of diamond around, diamond loop design on the sides of it with round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round-cut rubies and two diamonds in alternating sequence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,928Sale 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
Rachel Koen Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Statment Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning multi band ring comes with various forms of gem set bands held together. It features four bands encrusted with Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Blue Sapphire. Each band width...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
JEAN-PIERRE BELIN Serpenti Diamond Ruby Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Jean-Pierre Belin Serpenti ring features a snake design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with emerald eyes, ruby nose, and diamond scales. Made in France circ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.75ctw Ruby Diamond Knot Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.52ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.23ctw Cut - R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting This vintage circa 1950s ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (stamped).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1905 An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three stone ring, hallmarked Chester, 1905, set with a central old cut diamond in a star burst setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,481Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring "The Cindy" Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 4 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .90pts. and 5 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .13pts. in an "Art Deco"...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Starry Night Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.50 carat approx. Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. Band size US 7 Limited edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limited edition ring is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexis New York Silver Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Wrap Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Made from green and black enamel that are set on 18k gold and sterling silver, this ring is accompanied by precious natural stones: Marquise-shaped rubies for the eyes and classic ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Victorian elegance, this navette-shaped ring showcases a vibrant arrangement of richly hued rubies accented by glittering rose-cut diamonds. The elongated desig...
Diamond, 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
VINTAGE 18k Yellow Gold, Wood, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring Vintage 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is made of 3 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds and 10 carats of Burma Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Ruby Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pavé Diamond Bypass Carré Cut Ruby Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 carats total weight, round brilliant cut • Diamond Color: G–H • Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 • Rubies: Approx. 1.30 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Red Carpet 5 Stone Ruby Engraved Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Ruby Statement Gold Band Ring. Finely Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold engraved mounting. Securely nestled Hand set with 5 Rubies, weighing a...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and statement turquoise, ruby, and diamond ring. Center Arizona turquoise surrounded by 4.20ct of round rubies heat and 0.60ct of round brilliant diamonds. 4.80ct total ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1918 Makers Mark Hph Beautiful antique five stone ring. Set with alternating, rubies & diamonds. Face of the ring measures appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 3.47 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Fanning Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut ruby weighing 1.97 carats total - transparent medium purplish red Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .85 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful cocktail band. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Franklin Mint Ruby Eternity Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage Size 10.5
By Franklin MInt
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Franklin Mint Ruby Eternity Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage This pretty vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold by Franklin Mint. Eight genuine Earth mined Rub...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 CTW Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Weight: 4.8 grams Band Width: 2.6 mm Top Height: 5.1 mm Ruby and Sapphire Total Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Octagonal red ruby and diamond engagement ring. Center ruby with 8 round accent diamonds along the shank, in a 14k white and yellow gold setting 1 octagonal step cut purplish red Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Floating Tahitian Pearl w/ Diamond & Ruby Square Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.4mm (0.29") (top of ring...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$344Sale Price|26% Off
Natural earth mined diamonds gold plated sterling silver Ruby ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold eternity band ring, showcasing 24 fine round cut rubies prong-set weighing 1.78 total carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Vivid Ruby Baguette Diamond Freeform Elongated Cocktail Ring 5.37ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Rubies: 4.65 carats total weight, round, vivid red, natural • Diamonds: 0.72 carats total weight, baguette cut, G–H color, VS1–VS2 clarity • W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Garden Collection 3in1, Ruby Sapphire Pendant, Brooch, Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
FLOWER GARDEN COLLECTIONS, THREE IN ONE : PENDANT, BROOCH, COCKTAIL RING RARE Piece! One only. Ring with Rubies & Pink Sapphires 15 Round Diamonds - 0.14 CT 12 Round Fancy Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller Diamond Ruby 18k White & Yellow Gold Bespoke Ring
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazing Bespoke Ring by Mellerio Dits Meller Features 18k White Gold and Yellow Gold in Intricate Filigree Detailing Includes Asymmetrical White Gold Domed Plaque with Alternating Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An extraordinary statement of elegance and provenance, this circa 1995 ruby and diamond ring is a striking example of refined craftsmanship and timeless design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .81 Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and ruby engagement ring. EGL certified European cut center diamond with a halo of calibre cut rubies in a platinum setting with diamonds on each side of the shank.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Nouveau ring, it is formed of 2 patterns in the shape of leaf carried out in green gold which surround a central round ruby set with claws, 2 antique brilliant- cut diamonds are ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.1 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Width: 3.2mm Size: 4....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Snake Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Snake Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Style: Snake Ring Material: 18k Yellow G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round Content 1.26 carats Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Oval / Square Content 0.85 carat Diamond Quality Diamond One Color K Clarity VVS2 Cut Old Europ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600
Rubies & Pearls
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique handmade piece accented with baby pearls and rubies. Set in 15k gold. Weight: 2.2 Size: 7.75 Materials: 15k yellow gold, rubies & pearls Diamond: 5.7 x 5.7
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18k Gold, Enamel, and Ruby Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian cocktail ring. In 18k gold. With a navette shaped head decorated in blue guilloché enamel and prong-set to its center with a small faceted ruby gemstone....
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.9 cm Length: 3.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 17.92 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated ...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
$1,200
Rubies & Pearls
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique handmade piece accented with baby pearls and rubies. Set in 15k gold. Weight: 2.2 Size: 7.75 Materials: 15k yellow gold, rubies & pearls Diamond: 5.7 x 5.7
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a powerful eagle motif surrounded by natural diamonds and vi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Red Pink Round Floral Flower Cluster 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster ring, featuring round ruby for its center and six round cut striking pink tourmaline beautifully set into...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Modernist 18 Karat Gold and Ruby Heart Ring signed Kisselstein Cord
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Modernist 18 Karat Gold and Ruby Heart Ring is fabricated and signed Kisselstein Cord and originates from the United States, Circa 1990. Features a beautiful heart sh...
Ruby, Gold
1940s Ruby & Diamond Floral Bow Burst Cocktail Ring – 14K Rose Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A genuine 1940s vintage ring in 14K rose gold cocktail ring featuring a 0.43ct old European cut center diamond and six small rubies. The decorative design has floral, bow and burst e...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 3 Stone, 1.63 Carat Ruby and .61 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic 3 stone platinum ring. This ring centers a round brilliant diamond weighing 0.61 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.28 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Cut Ruby measures at 5.5 mm and the face of the ring is 12 mm x 12 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Wave ring size 5.5 14KT yellow gold Surf girl surfing
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Do you love the ocean or the waves? This ring is for you if you do! Made in a dainty ocean wave style with a single beautiful ruby in the middle, 100% natural ruby untreated! Ring is...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Openwork Dome White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 available Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Shape: Round Size: 2.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.76 Carat Diamond and Ruby Serpent Motif Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
0.76 Carat Diamond and Ruby Serpent Motif Statement Ring in 8K Gold A distinctive serpent motif ring designed with bold presence, symbolic character, and refined gemstone detail. Th...
Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat Gold 1.89 Carat Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Discover the allure of our 18 Karat Gold 1.89 Carat Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring, a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Imbued with sophistication and g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 1940s 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Ring. 15 diamonds total 1.5 carts, as well as 10 prong set graduated in size rubies. 13 prong set diamonds as well. Ring is a size 7 but can be sized up or down by us ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage sapphire ruby emerald pearl 14k yellow gold multi-band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features 14 round cut blue sapphires and rubies weighing approximately 1.40 carats in total, creating a rich arrangement of red and blue color across the design.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring, Natural Unheated, 18K Gold French - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French 18ct gold diamond navette ring made c.1890. Striking, rich and enchanting, this navette ring presents an unapologetic antiq...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Green Garnet Frog Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Green Garnet Frog Ring with Diamonds 4 Diamonds - 0.03 CT 32 Green Garnets - 0.51 CT 19 Rubies - 0.39 CT 6 Yellow Sapphires - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.87 G...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Rose Gold
Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 38 DIAMONDS 0.30 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.07 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, RED Introducing our captivating The Eternal Whirl Ring, featuring a captivating ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A retro Byzantium Style Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1990. This Byzantine style ring is bezel set with a round cut sapphire of 0.18 carat approximately to ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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