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
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Pearl Owl Ring in 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Charming and full of character, this Owl Ring features vivid ruby eyes and luminous pearls, beautifully crafted in solid 9K yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1883
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1883 A Victorian 15ct yellow gold ring set to the centre with a square cluster of four cushion‑cut rubies, each stone of mat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 3.54 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The round mixed cut ruby displays a rich and vibrant red color with excellent presence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Lavender Jade Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Lavender Jade Ruby & Diamond Dome Cocktail Statement Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.97 grams Jade: Lavender, 13.7 x 11 x 7.5mm cabochon Diamonds: T...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,373 / 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
Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Sapphire & Ruby & Emerald
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Natural ruby, emerald and blue sapphire Ruby: 0.01 ct Emerald: 0.01 ct Blue sapphire: 0.05 ct Cut: Round Total gemstone weight: 0.07 ct...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
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
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
$487Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby and Pearl Floral Ring with Scrollwork in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace timeless romance with this breathtaking ruby pearl floral ring, featuring a luminous center pearl surrounded by four vibrant rubies in an openwork gold frame.
Ruby, Pearl, 9k 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
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Natural Cut Round mixed Content 0.65 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.28 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
$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
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
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
$6,295Sale 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
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 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
Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Engraved Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted in solid 9K yellow gold, four round rubies anchored within glittering diamonds defines this exquisite sapphire cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
14K Rose Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Ring, 0.50ct
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and distinctive, this 14K rose gold three-stone ring features a round-cut ruby totaling 0.50 carats, accented by 2 old mine-cut diamonds totaling an additional 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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
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
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
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Fashion Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K yellow gold fashion ring featuring a natural odd-shaped ruby surrounded by brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Caged Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.9 Grams Diamond Count: 8 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.24 carat Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
$937Sale Price|25% Off
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
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
.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
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cluster Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 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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