Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Rose Gold Flat Band Ring Size US 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Ruby Flat Band Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstones: 3 natural rubies, approximately 0.09ctw Band Width: Approximately 3 mm Band Height: Approximately 2...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Maria Kotsoni Contemporary 18kyellow Gold Ruby Topaz & Diamond Sculptural Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The 'Floating Disk’, ring is crafted in 18k gold, hallmarked in Cyprus. This distinctly impressive statement ring, comes in a highly polished finish and features 0,42 cts Rubies, 0,...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bull With Ruby Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bull ring is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, combining warm and cool tones to emphasize the sculptural figural design. Ruby accents totaling 0.06ctw add vivid colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 6.22 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designed with refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance, the ring combines brilliant round-cut diamonds with deep red round-cut rubies, creating a luxurious and eye-catching appear...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1960s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. 3 Carats Total
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s cocktail ring is made of 18k yellow gold. Its design is centred around a swirl of round cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1 carat embellished with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Red Euphrates Turtle Ruby Filigree Ring in Sterling Silver by Dilara Ensari
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by the Euphrates Turtle, a timeless symbol woven into the ancient stories and oral traditions of Mesopotamia, the Red Euphrates Turtle Ring by Dilara Ensari celebrates wisdo...
Ruby, Silver
Retro Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined and timeless vintage ring (circa 1930–1940), featuring a harmonious arrangement of synthetic flame fusion rubies and sparkling diamonds, all mounted in solid 14k gold. Jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
1940s Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, Size 8.25
Located in Upland, CA
This vintage piece, dating back to the 1940s, features a stunning combination of 10 natural rubies and 10 single cut diamonds. The center stone, an early round brilliant diamond, ad...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of ruby cocktail rings. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 2.04 carats Diamond Quality Colou...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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
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
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
Vitolo 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Granulated Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ornate 18K yellow gold ring features oval rubies in polished bezel settings, framed by two sparkling rows of diamonds. A textured gold surface and intricate granulation lend the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color G Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 0.55 carat Dimensions 5.98mm x 4.77mm x 3.48mm Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Round Faceted Total Content 0.80 carat Dimens...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow 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
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
IGI Certified 6.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Cross Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Cross Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical des...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Certified by the GIA. 1 Ideal cut round diamond, approx. total weight .12ct, F, VS 20 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .50cts, F, VS 12 fine bright red custom cut baguette R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
$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
$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
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
IGI Certified 10.14 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Rough Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a striking combination of brilliant natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and rare rough diamonds totaling 10.14 carats. Designed for collectors...
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of ruby jewellery/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Origin Mozambique Colour Red Cut Round mixed ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Black Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A ribbon of rubies totaling 2.29 carats traces the rounded face, bringing a rich pink-red contrast to the dark diamond surface.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
$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
Mid-Century Retro Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Retro Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This distinctive Mid-Century Retro ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a floral cluster of round ...
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
IGI Certified 0.40 Carat Diamond and Ruby Serpent Motif Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.40 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Serpent Ring – 8K Gold, 11.96g / 0.38 t oz
Ancient, enigmatic, and laden with symbolic power, the serpent has captivated jewelry des...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
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
Ruby And Tanzanite Floating Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
SKU: ANS014 Dimensions: L22x20mm Ring Size: 52 Weight: approximately 4.2g Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.93cts, pear-shaped faceted rubies approx. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring Size 8 3/4
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Channel Set Ruby 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring A classic eternity-style band crafted in 18K white gold, set with a continuous row of round faceted rubies in a channel-style sett...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.22 Carat Natural Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.22 Carat Natural Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious harmony of natural rubies, vivid emeralds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Band Ring, Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond and Gemstone Band A ring of openwork broad band design, set with circular-cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds; all mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Signed Cartier, 677...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 1.69 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic cocktail band. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee. This band i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
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
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Channel-Set Band Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, this elegant ladies' band features a timeless alternating pattern of vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds. Five princess-cut rubies are chann...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$1,960Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Cluster Ring features a vibrant round ruby surrounded by additional rubies and brilliant diamonds, creating an elegant Ruby Diamond Ring with striking depth and balance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k 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
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
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
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
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality: Feature Diamond Colour G Clarity VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content 0.15 carat Dimensions 3.42mm (average diameter) x 2.18mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds: Colour...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: 0.30 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Channel Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
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
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring combines vivid pink tourmaline, ruby, and diamond in a distinctive marquise-shaped composition.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
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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