Vintage 1.17 Carat Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.17 Carat Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds Floral Cluster Ring. The ring features a total carat weight for the gemstones and diamonds of 1.17 Carat. The ring measures...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Three Stone 0.62 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round ruby with diamonds on 18k solid gold Metal: 18k Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Weight: 0.62 carat Center stone Dimension: 4.8mm Side Stone: Natural Diamonds Side Stone Dim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Halo Set Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An exquisite Art Deco style diamond and ruby ring, crafted in 18k white gold. This stunning designed ring is encrusted with total of twenty-five round diamonds and twenty French cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds '#J2355'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds (#J2355) 18k white gold ruby ring with specialty cut rubies weighing 1.28 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb White Enamel Ruby Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ladies Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The coiled snake applied with white enamel scales, the head, and tail set with round diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, the eyes set with cabochon rubies, size 6, signed Webb.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Boucheron, circa 1945
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Burmese ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to the centre with six round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a total approximate weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,950Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.48 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The focal point of this breathtaking ring is the IGI Certified 2.48 Carat Ruby, sourced from Burma/Myanmar, a region famous for producing some of the world's most prized rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo 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 0.35 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set in a lovely openwork ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Athenas Ring in 18k Gold with Centered Sapphire, Rubies & Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Athenas ring is a absolute byzantine design, that weight 14 grams of solid gold 18k, with a center sapphire of 0,25 carat, two rubies of 0,10 carat and two diamonds of 1 point.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Leon Mege "Poppy Flower" Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Poppy Flower" ring with rubies, fancy yellow, orange, and white diamonds by Leon Mege. The cluster of fancy orange diamonds is hugging the 1.54-carat fancy light yellow rose-cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...
18k Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Ring white gold Art Deco vintage (#8)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is Natural Round Yellow Diamond surrounded with Natural Ruby (leaning towards light yellow) Sides have natural white Diamonds All...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Red Ruby and White Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in London, GB
Mounted on 18-karat white gold, this is a ring that balances elegance with impact. Ring Size: UK - O 1/2, US 7 1/2 3.15 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 10.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring featuring a monumental 10.91 carat oval cabochon centerpiece in 18K White Gold, fully certified by the International Gemological Institute, representing a m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Opal and Ruby Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round & French Cut Size: 1.2 - 1.8 mm.
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx.)
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring a true celebration of style and sophistication!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Ruby, Emerald and Mixed Gemstones Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.35 Carat Natural Emerald Natural Ruby Mixed Gemstones Ring – 14K Gold, 4.89g / 0.16 t oz
A richly layered composition of natural colored gemstones, this ring brin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond & Red Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Solitaire Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond and ruby ring showcases one round cut diamond weighing approximately 0.4 carat, having H color and SI clarity grade.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K Rose Gold and Silver 1.00ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF05-080426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This antique ring is crafted in 14K rose gold with a silver-topped floral cluster design. A vivid oval-cut ruby sits at the center, framed by a halo of old mine-cut diamonds totaling...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring – 1ct Cabochon Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ac
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Radiating outward are alternating accents of 10 round rubies and 10 round sapphires, totaling approximately 1.00 carat, arranged in a balanced and symmetrical burst design.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
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. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.98 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.92 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 0.98 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.92 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.60 Ct Natural Ruby Size 7 2.8 grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby 14k Yellow gold ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Natural Stone: Ruby Carat Weight: 0.6 Ct.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant, this vintage-style ring features five round-cut Ruby arranged in a graceful row, creating a rich and vibrant focal point.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Black Onyx Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx ring. High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 3.41 carats ruby mounted in high profile , accented with Black onyx.
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Lovers Knot Unisex Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two entwined snakes with grooved looping bodies and dimensional heads One head is bead set with a single cut diamond and the other a round cut ruby Diamond weighs approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
3+ Carat Ruby and Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful ring set in 14K yellow gold that features a delicious 3+ carat vibrant ruby complimented by glittering light fancy yellow diamonds. The warm yellow gold metal pai...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF17-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring will serve as an opulent addition to any jewelry collection. Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold accents beautifully complement the breathtaking 11.81 carat Star Ruby cabochon center ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,590Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Natural Ruby Stackable Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.43 cts Gemstone pcs - 17 Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone size - 1.2 mm Gross Weight - 2.573 ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold & Rhodium, Australian Black Opal, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Australian Black Opal & Ruby Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold, Rhodium & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Flexible Coiled Snake Ring with Pavé Diamonds & Ruby Eyes 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Marquise Cut) / Diamond (Round Brilliant Cut) Ring Size: 8.5 Band Width: 8mm Item Weight: 10.30 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; P...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,425Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting, this vintage-style floral ring features a brilliant round-cut diamond set at the center, gracefully surrounded by natural rubies arranged like delicate petals.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Ring .60CT Size 6.5
Located in Miami, FL
The Mid 20th Century Cocktail Ring is a striking piece of artistry and elegance. Crafted with a harmonious blend of 18k white and yellow gold, this ring showcases a captivating flora...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Victorian-Style 14K Yellow Gold 1.04ct Ruby & Diamond Halo Cluster Flower Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This victorian-style cluster flower ring features a striking 1.04ct ruby & diamond, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels French 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Buckle Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed buckle motif ring centering rows of prong set round cut rubies Weighing approximately 3.18 carats total - transparent medium purplish red in color Surrounded by b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond ruby engagement ring. GIA certified .81 round cut center European Ideal cut diamond, mounted in a Platinum setting with a halo of 8 calibre cut sapphires, accented with 8 rou...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$10,797Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
This is a beautifully made cluster ring set with a top grade 4.5mm deep vivid red round cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fine Quality 0.75ct Ruby and Victorian Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 18ct Yellow Gold 0.75ct Ruby and 0.52ct Victorian Cut Diamond Ring. Additional Information: Total Ruby Weight: 0.75ct Total Diamond Weight: 0.52ct Diamond Colour: I Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Invisible set Rubies, Yellow Diamond & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Ruby Engagement Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The shoulders feature French cut rubies. The ring is unique and will be one you will be pound to wear.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Emerald Diamond Ruby Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Two 5mm natural Earth mined Emeralds and one 5mm Ruby totaling 1.61 carats. Ten round cut diamonds range from VS2 to SI2 clarity and I to K color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a pearl at the centre and four rubies surrounding it. The rubies total 40pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1968. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face Diameter: 12mm Height Of...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,050Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Filigree Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed with timeless elegance, this Ruby Three Stone Ring in 14K yellow gold showcases three vivid rubies across an elongated setting with graceful filigree details.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B 1.10 Carat Ruby Rose Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B. ruby eternity wedding band. 12 round rubies in a 18k rose gold eternity band. 12 round rubies approx. total weight 1.10cts. Size 8 Weight: 2.4 grams 18k rose gold Stampe...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,272Sale Price|20% Off
Crown Ruby Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones available Ruby 0,73 ct Weight 7,5 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and controversial Castel Del Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Vintage Lotus Ring Platinum 18k Emerald Ruby Diamonds Statement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one-of-a-kind Lotus Flower Ring Excellent condition Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Finger size 7.5 (can be resized by a professional jeweler) Design size approx 37 x 17mm (1.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Red Rubies Stackable Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A classic beauty never ending, 1 carat of red rubies set to perfection in a hand crafted stackable 18k yellow gold eternity band, 2.3 mm wide, stackable collection, made in New York ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The full eternity setting is ornamented with eleven round faceted cut rubies, totalling 0.51cts, alte...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.28 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.28 Carat Center Stone: Natural Ruby Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Diamond Count: 36 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Sett...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Row Channel Set Dress Ring 0.50ct of Diamonds in 14ct Gold Ruby & Diamond
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond dress ring is crafted from 14ct gold and set with a 0.50ct ruby and 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Snake Blue Sapphire Green Garnet & Ruby Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Snake Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Ring US Size: 6.5 148 Blue Sapphires - 3.45 CT 20 Green Garnets - 0.45 CT 2 Rubies - 0.11 CT 18K White Gold - 8.71 GM ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.35 Carat Ruby Count: 7 Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Diamond Count: 29 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Setting Style: Pr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$562Sale Price / item|25% Off
Natural Ruby Victorian Style Three Stone Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful and timeless, this Ruby Cluster Ring showcases three circular ruby clusters arranged across a polished 9K yellow gold band.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pinkish Red Ruby & Diamond Floral Motif Ring in 14K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
0.91 carat round cut pinkish red color natural ruby in 14k white and yellow gold floral motif ring.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$8,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Cluster Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 4.54 cts Gemstone pcs - 28 Gemstone shape - Round Diamond Weight - 0.59 ct Diamond size - 1 ...
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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