Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Rope Ring with Ruby & Yellow Sapphire
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,544 / item
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold eternity band ring, showcasing 23 fine oval cut natural rubies prong-set weighing 4.23 total carats. Alex Jona...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945
Located in PARIS, FR
Roll tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring, edged with a line of 5 8/8-cut diamonds in a platinum setting, surmounting a succession of scrolls; in contrast, a vertical line of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Retro Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring, 1.30ctw Opals, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a vibrant combination of opals and rubies in a striking multi-stone design.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Art Deco 9k Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning ruby and diamond ring is in phenomenal condition. If it was ever worn, it was worn very little. It features a 2.5mm ruby, 2 2x4mm baguette cut rubies and 2 small natur...
Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold
0.80 Carat Exquisite Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.80 Carats Exquisite Natural Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Natural Round Ruby Weight is Approx. 0.80 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 5.3mm Ruby Treatment: Heating Ring size: 7 (...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 2.48cts and Diamond 0.98cttw Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A ravishing, rich cherry red oval-cut ruby, weighing 2.48carats, radiates between of bright baguette diamonds and rows of smaller seamlessly-set further embellished on the sides with...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.18Ct Ruby and 0.66Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby jewellery. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 1.18 carats Dimensions 5.7...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 0.48ct Diamond, Ruby, and Jade Ring MF16-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring possesses an inherent opulence. The bold 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases this pieces striking Jade center stone and vibrant Ruby accents. Diamonds with...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Double-Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold. This unique pie...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 0.94ct Diamond and 0.64ct Ruby Cluster Ring, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Complementing the diamonds are 16 round brilliant-cut rubies totaling 0.64 carats, adding rich, regal color to the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Cluster Ring in Elevated Cathedral Textured Setting in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with cluster of round rubies weighing 0.30 carat total.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Natkina Red Ruby Diamond Romantic Gift Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 42-RND 57-0,24-4/6 Ruby 4-RND 0,03 (5)/4 Ruby 2-Oval-0,27 (5)/4 Ruby 2-1,02 (5)/4 Ruby 1-0,16 (5)/4 Weight 4,09 grams Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum High Quality GIA 1.81ct Vivid Fiery Red Ruby Baguette Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Near Round Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Brilliant Red Color - 1.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing approximately 3 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning look with this Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring, designed to capture timeless beauty and charm.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Swallow Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This antique Diamond Enamel Swallow started life as a brooch, which I converted to a ring. This is black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
3.2 Carat Ruby Pave Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ruby eternity ring, an approximate total carat weight of 3.2 carat, hand made in New York City with the best Italian craftsmanship, conceived in 18k yellow gold, each ruby is hand ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 5pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 10pts each. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
.76ct Fancy Color Diamond Ruby Cocktail Circular Cluster Halo Ballerina Ring 14*
Located in New York, NY
Side rounds diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. .70ct natural round Rubies 14kt. white gold 4.9 grams. current rings' size: 7 May be resized, please inquire.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$35,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Cartier's celebrated Rouleaux collection, this 18K white gold ring showcases the maison's mastery of geometric design and exceptional gemstone craftsmanship. Th...
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,615Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Impressive Natural Ruby Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14KT white gold Ruby Diamond ring. Natural ruby 12.23ct (18.62 x 12.93 x 4.73mm).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Center Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 6 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Ruby and Mine Cut Diamond Scroll Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a five-stone design with round rubies and mine cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white gold and centered with 0.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond surrounded by French cut r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roaring 6.58ct Ruby and Diamond Tiger Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
But even these dazzling diamonds pale in comparison to the eyes of the beast. Two fiery 0.05-carat round brilliant rubies, boasting a captivating purplish red hue, pierce through th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men’s 4 Carat Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 4 Carats Sapphire & Ruby Statement Ring. The ring has a sparking beauty made for the true men that like to stand out in the crowd. There are 4 natural blue sapphires & ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$196Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Ruby White Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details** PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 4.5 – 5 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 1.76 Carat (approx.)
Ruby, Topaz, Silver
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the dramatic beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Peridot and Ruby Accent Ring, 3.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Flanking the center stone are two round rubies, flush-set into the band for a subtle but rich contrast of deep red against vivid green.
Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring showcasing approximately 1.5 carats of natural colorless diamonds, accented by twenty baguette-cut natural blue sapphires and four richly hued ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 #14594
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This lovely band features 45 round brilliant cut diamonds and 35 natural rubies set in classic 18K y...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.37 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flower Statement Fashion Ring in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The numerous rows of pave set round diamonds contrasted with the brilliant placing of round pave set rubies form each petal of the flower and give more color and vibrancy to the cock...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
IGI Certified 4.37 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.37 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identica...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Perfectly Clean 1.21 ct Unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
This gorgeous Burma unheated vivid pigeon blood red ruby ring will soon be auctioned live i 1stdibs.
Diamond, Ruby
Fancy Impressive Natural Ruby Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14KT white gold Ruby Diamond ring. Natural ruby 12.23ct (18.62 x 12.93 x 4.73mm).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds, vivid sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Embrace 3.5mm Ruby and Diamond Full Circle Band Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Embrace Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band features an elegant 18kt yellow gold setting with four and shared prongs securely holding 9 sparkling diamonds totaling appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Ring 4.05ct Burma Ruby, 5.76ct Diamonds, CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring 4.05ct Burma Ruby, 5.76ct Diamonds, CGL Certified Elegant big ring full of diamonds and a ruby in the centre. Diamonds: Approx 5.76 carat. RUBY'S: 4.05 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum Edwardian daisy ring, a true testament to craftsmanship and e...
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Midcentury 1.70 Carat Ruby Yellow White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century round ruby twisted wire design domed cocktail ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. 43 round rubies. 43 round red rubies Approx.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous 14k White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring, 2.0ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Engagement Eternity Ruby Gold Band Ring Beautifully made ruby eternity band. 26 round cut Ruby weigh a total of 2.0 carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Natural Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
A magnificent floral cocktail ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold (hallmarked 750), featuring a bold and elegant design. The setting is adorned with approximately 1 carat of diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Stackable Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-791 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 3.56 Grams Net Weight - 3.02 Grams Gemstone Weight -2.68 cts Ring Size - 7 US Gemstone Type: Set compl...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 1.70 Grams Wedding Band Style: Hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Convertible Fly Ring & Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique detachable fly design offers both artistry and versatility in a single finely crafted piece. Made in 14K yellow gold, the sculpted fly features textured wings and a textu...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.79 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Garnet Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a sophisticated combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and deep red garnets totaling 2.79 carats. Designed with refined craftsmans...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
1950s Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ball Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Icon of the 1950's, this ring is set with 5 round rubies and 4 round sapphires in star settings.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a graceful bird motif surrounded by natural diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold “United Kingdom Flag” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking arrangement of round-cut rubies and sapphires, weighing a total of 0.70 carats, forms the central motif of this contemporary ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Encircling Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds. 1.50 total diamond weight. 1.25 total ruby weight Size 7.25 Height: 20 mm Width: 14 mm 6.21 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Magnificent Estate 14K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Ruby Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 14K white gold black pearl gemstone ring. This beautiful piece features a large natural black pearl at the center measuring 10 mm in diameter, surrounded by 20 round black dia...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Allure Split Shank 1.84 Carat Ruby/Diamond .16CTW Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold allure split shank ring with a round 1.84 carat ruby center stone. Ring has round diamond .16 CTW side stones that go halfway down the shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Oval Ruby 0.70 Carat Diamond Split Shank 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Distinguished by its dynamic silhouette and rich chromatic contrast, this sophisticated cocktail ring is expertly forged in luminous 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.32ct Ruby And Diamond Ronette Antique Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning vintage engagement ring from Ronette Antique is sure to catch your eye. With a beautiful 0.32ct ruby as the main stone, surrounded by sparkling diamonds, this ring is a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow gold Mauboussin Burma no Heat Ruby Flower Retro Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of retro elegance, this 1950 Mauboussin ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and adorned with vibrant rubies totaling 3.0 carats. The rich red hue of the rubies...
Ruby, 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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