Sophia D. Ruby and Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Flanking it are two round-cut rubies totaling 0.38 carat adding vibrant color.
2010s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby
Sophia D. Ruby and Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Flanking it are two round-cut rubies totaling 0.38 carat adding vibrant color.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby
$4,636Sale Price|20% Off
Retro / Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
This is one of a kind and when it's gone, it's gone. 1 x Round brilliant cut diamond, approximate total weight 0.40 carats, assessed color H/I, assessed clarity VS/SI 6 x Round cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This yellow gold 14K anniversary band is stunning! The ring has a fishtail style mounting that holds (5) round cut Burma rubies excellent color, VS clarity and has an estimated 1....
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Sapphire Demantoid 14k RoseGold Ring Giardinetti Flower
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A striking antique Russian Art Nouveau ring, circa 1900s, embodying the movement’s fascination with nature, flowing lines, and organic forms. The graceful Giardinetti-style floral bo...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Swirl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
SKU: ANS017 Dimensions: L16x20mm Ring Size: 58 Weight: approximately 4.7g Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant-cut colorless diamonds approx. 0.43cts, round faceted rubies appr...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Ruby Organic Design Modern Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handcrafted Ruby Organic Design Modern Band Ring A unisex ruby Band ring handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold and enric...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Alternating Band Ring, 0.15 CTW, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a timeless alternating pattern of vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds. Each gemstone is expertly set in a sleek band that highlights their...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sparkling 18k White Gold Frog Ring with 0.39ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful frog ring with a dazzling 0.04 carat round brilliant natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved natural Emerald, carved Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
0.40 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 5 0.40 Carat of very clean natural Ruby and Diamond Ring prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 3 gram Stamped 14K Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 4.16ctw Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Mystery Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 Width: 18.55 mm Weight: 20.92 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold two-across, diamond and ruby vintage band with a half-...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.09 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your everyday look with the captivating beauty of this ruby and diamond ring and revel in the luxury and sophistication that it brings to your ensemble.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring Size: Available for all sizes Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 3.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Ram Cocktail Ring with Rubies, 14K/18K Yellow Gold, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel Rams ring is very special. It is enameled in Green with Ruby accents throughout.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A small round ruby is set in the center. Total weight of the ruby : 0,22 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band 18Kt Blackened Gold With 0.84 Cwt Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
New Beverley K .63ctw Ruby Eternity Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75 Stackable Band
By Beverly K
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Rubies - 0.63 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 1.9 Grams Stamps: 14k Band Width: 2.7 mm Rise Above Finger...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 Makers Mark B H J Pretty, Little Boat Shaped Ring. Beautifully Designed & Set with Alternating Rubies & Diamonds. UK Size P...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.45ct. Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt Art Deco Style Ballerina Phase*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ballerina / Art Deco Style Cluster GIA Certified .95Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5181115146 Round / Step Cut Transparent, Even Red 5.92 X 5.95 X 3.30mm Minor Heating. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby and Diamond Retro Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by antique elegance, this Retro style ring showcases a captivating blend of ruby and diamond accents on both side in a striking alternating pattern.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 1.84 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Command the room with this exceptionally rare round mixed-cut natural ruby, carrying a suggested origin from the legendary mines of Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10K Gold Ruby Illusion Diamond Cluster Ring Sz 5.25 White Gold Accents
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: 10K Yellow Gold with White Gold Accents Purity: 10K Hallmark: THL Ring Size: 5.25 Total Weight: 3.2 Grams Main Stones: 12 Natural Round Rubies Total Ruby Weight: Appro...
Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, London 1977, Double Headed Diamond Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1977 Makers Mark EA & S This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for Lo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Akoya Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearls Pearl Shape: Near Round Pearl Size: 6.23 x 6.46 mm Pearl Luster: Excellent Pearl Overtone: Pinkish Pearl Count: 12 Ruby Var...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard White Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Fish Ring 82/4702-1002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Adorning the centre of the ring are three freely moving fish motifs; the first is pave set with 20 round cut rubies with a total weight of 0.25ct, the second is pave set with 28 roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberta Flack's Personal African Woman Goddess Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold COA
Located in New York, NY
Her eyes are set with two sparkling white diamonds. She wears two round fine red rubies in her eyes. The ring is a modernist design dating to the Mid-Century Modern period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.09 carats and Ruby 1.36 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Red Ruby 14k White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ruby eternity band showcases 4.70 carats of vibrant, natural red rubies, elegantly set in a timeless design that never goes out of style. Whether worn alone or paired a...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Mid Century Modern Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Bombay Cluster Ring. Centering a .55 Carat Hand set Old European Cut Diamond. Surrounded by 1.50tcw Rubies. Hand crafted 14K...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 2.8-carat Madagascar ruby ring set in solid 14k gold, featuring an 8mm round-cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (hallmarked) Diamonds: 3 round brilliant, approx. 0.50 ctw Rubies: 8 round, approx. 0.60 ctw Weight: 7.97 grams Size: 6.5 (resizable) Period: Retro, circa 1940...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Scroll Design Hallmarked Birmingham 1921
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1921 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold 5 stone gypsy ring, adorned with alternating natural rubies and diamonds in a scroll desig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central rose cut diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 2pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Ring Size: J 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases an elegant snake motif adorned with natural diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique English 15k Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced example of late Victorian craftsmanship, this antique English ring is finely fashioned in rich 15-karat yellow gold and centered by a vibrant ruby cabochon of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby and Sapphire - VHK#640c
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby and Sapphire - VHK#640c Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] We...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.64 Carats Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.64 Carats Impressive Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 2.04 Carats (High Quality) Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.00 Carat Natural Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gol
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.00 Carat Natural Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural emeralds, vivid rubies...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Greek Lion with Ruby Eyes and Diamond Collar Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is designed as a sculptural Greek lion rendered in 18k yellow gold. Ruby eyes add a vivid focal point, while a diamond-set collar introduces contrast and refinement...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Happy Kitty Diamond and Ruby Ring Size: 7 14.2 grams
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Beautiful Happy Kitty White Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Ring Ring size = 7 Band Width: 4 mm Dimensions of Plaque: 22 mm x 21 mm The ring features pave diamonds with rubies and caboch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This antique five-stone ring, stamped 18ct gold and dated circa 1900, features three rich rubies and two diamonds in a c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby 0.99ct & Diamond Three Stone Ring, UK Made
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold ruby and diamond three stone ring. The ring features an oval cut ruby weighing 0.99ct set in a four claw mount. Further complementing the ruby are two pear c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Crescent Ring, Enamel Sphinx, Circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This antique Crescent ring with Enamel Sphinx is true Egyptian style circa 1900. This ring is set with Rubies and rose cut Diamonds, with a bit of enamel on the sphinx itself. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,462Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style 14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, 1 round pink tourmaline of gem quality weighing 1.15cts. and 8 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .20pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring 1cttw Halo 14K White Gold Brand New July Birthstone
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring 1ct Halo 14K White Gold Features a Genuine Natural .50ct Round Ruby Gemstone Ruby is the July Birthstone Classic Halo Setting 100% Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts. The rose cut diamonds total 10pts. Modelled in 18ct gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1918. Ring Size: P...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Radiant 0.65ct Ruby & Natural Diamond Pave Ring Delight in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Surrounding the ruby are 26 natural round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.15ct, adding a dazzling touch of elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1930s Step back in time with this exquisite 1930s double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 14ct yellow gold. This unique piece features...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Set of 5 Stackable Rings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Set of 5 Stackable Rings Ring Material :14k White Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximately 3.92 Carats of Natural Sapp...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Folding Moving Butterfly 18k Gold, Silver Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Sleekly crafted in 18K white gold the...
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Eternity Ring, .40 tcw, size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Ring features a row of vibrant rubies set seamlessly in a sleek 18 karat gold channel. The smooth, streamlined design highlights the rich color ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Solid White Gold Thin Ruby Pave Stackable Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Thin Ruby Pave Stackable Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Total Carat Two Tone High Set Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Micropave
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This petite vintage ring is in wonderful, wearable condition. It is a 6.75 US, but can be sized by our expert jewelers to suit your needs. We only have one of this unique ring, which...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamonds Floral Dome Edwardian Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired engagement ring that features a bezel set round ruby. The center ruby is set in a dome mounting of open-work filigree, set with round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for platinum Dimensions - Weight : 4.5 grams Finger Size (UK) = O (US) = 7 1/2 (EU) = 55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 0.85ctw Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Leaf Band 18k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage 18K yellow gold gemstone and diamond band ring, styled in an elegant leaf motif with alternating rows of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds. Set with five ru...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Round Size: 3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Pink Sapphire Silver on Gold Bombay Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Ruby and Pink Sapphire Silver on Gold Bombay Ring Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Pink Sapphire Bombay Silver on Gold Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with 2.50tcw Rubies and Pink ...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Eye Snake Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold 11.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold band ring featuring a snake motif with two ruby eyes weighing 11.6 grams, size 7.5.
Ruby, 14k 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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