.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
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
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
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bypass Flower Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a twisting bypass style ring terminating with diamond and ruby floral motif clusters Comprised of inverted arrangements of round brilliant cut diamonds and round cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amwaj White Gold 18 Karat Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Gorgeous White Gold 18K Ring by Amwaj Jewelry with Ruby and round shape Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k 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
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
GIA Certified 3.34 Carat Diamond Ruby Onyx White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond with French cut ruby and black onyx cocktail ring. Art deco inspired custom made mounting set with brightly colored rubies and onyx in a mosaic halo pattern. 3.34 carat trans...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
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
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
$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
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning round ruby at the center, flanked by additional rubies on the top and bottom.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 7pts and is set in a square setting. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 8pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Chunky 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring most incredible chunky ruby stones with diamonds surrounding, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the photos ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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
$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
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three rubies totalling 50pts and four diamonds totalling 8pts. The stones are set flush within the panel. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Face Dimensio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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
3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 13.49 gms 18k Gold- 12.43 Burmese No Heat Ruby 3.44 carats (not certified) Natural Emerald 1.68 carats Diamonds .16 carats Appraisal Certificate Available by GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
$1,349Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Rubies Dome Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
This ring in 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver 925 is handcrafted by Botta Gioielli with 11 natural round cut rubies and 12 natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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 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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, centering a Diamond weighing approx. 0.17 Carat surrounded by Rubies, approx. 1.36tcw. The ring is Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.10 carat approx. Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Blue sapphires 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. Band size US 7 Limited edition E...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1911 A lovely ring set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Mounted in beautiful yellow gold, a very we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.10tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Platinum Art Deco Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, set with center C. Dunaigre of Switzerland certified 1.50ct no heat Thailand ruby. Stone measures approx. 7.85 x 6.45 x 3.35mm. Surrounded with a total of app...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage trilogy ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The multi-stranded setting displays a central eight-claw set 0.56ct round cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.07ct No Heat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold, UK
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite cocktail ring centers on a vivid, oval-cut ruby whose saturated raspberry-red hue glows with remarkable depth and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant G SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
TJD 0.35 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Center Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Weight: 0.35 Carat Total Diamond Count: 26 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: I2 Setting Style: Prong & Pavé Halo Desi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 2.50 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Vault At Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: The nicest ruby you will ever see! Its a dream come true. 2.50 carat mozambique pigeons blood ruby of excellent color, clarity...
Ruby, Platinum
Eternity Ring With Ruby & Diamond Dangling Motif in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
SKU: ANS019 Dimensions: L15x20mm Ring Size: 59 Weight: approximately 4.1g Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.69cts, round & pear-shaped faceted rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 0.75 Carat Red Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 0.75 carat ruby ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tone.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seven Row-Patterned Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Seven Row-Patterned Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The diamond weight is 1.47 carats, and the weight of the rubies is 1.97 carats. Total Weight: 11.38 grams. Ring S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring 1.80 Carats of Natural Rubies and 0.996 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.97 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring 1.97 Carats of Natural Rubies and 0.992 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail, Three Stone Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic and one of a kind, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby is of Mozambique origin and weighs 4.29 carats. The diamond weight is 0.42 carats. The ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Classic Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18k
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.05 Cts/30 Pcs RUB 4.27 Cts/14 Pcs
Ruby, White Gold
Classic Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Band Ring for Her 18k
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 2.05 Cts/30 Pcs RUB 4.27 Cts/14 Pcs
Ruby, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a central horizontal channel set row of thirteen natural rectangular tapered baguette cut rubies in open back rubover...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Ring and Diamonds 18K White & Rose Gold Center 1.09ct
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Colorful Ring - Impressive and Bold Center is Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby, sides have regular white Diamonds All stones are Natural 18k White & Rosr Gold 8.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose 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
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Two-Stone Ruby Bypass Ring in Silver Palladium Rhodium Plated
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The classic 1970s aesthetic makes it a distinctive choice for someone who appreciates vintage craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of natural rubies. 2 Round Cut Ruby: Total 0.30ct...
Ruby, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver
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...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring showcases a stunning marquise-shaped centrepiece featuring a natural ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes, Vintage 1980, Size 5.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking wrap-around snake ring features two intertwined serpents, each detailed with intricate scales and graceful curves, crafted from 10K yellow gold. The serpents’ eyes are ...
Ruby, Gold
The Ring of The Future" Circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
* **Period:** Circa 1940s * **Title:** "The Ring of The Future" * **Metal:** White Gold * **Primary Stones:** 14 Round Rubies (approx. 0.70 cts, Bright Burma Color) * **Secondary S...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1918 Makers Mark J H & S This stunning five stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious 18c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.15 cts of Ruby and 0.62 cts of White diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant cocktail ring showcases a vibrant flower cluster of 7 round rubies, totaling 2.15 carats, exuding a rich red brilliance.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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