Natkina Blue Multi Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 40-0.04ct-G/ VS2A Ruby 1-0.19ct 5/2A Ruby 1-0.02 5/2A Sapphire 1-0.43ct 5/3A Sapphire 52-0.47ct 5/3A Tsavorite Gold 14K White The complicated construction of this ring make...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960’s French 18K Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Floral Bouquet Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Bursting with exceptionally vibrant natural rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, the design is elegantly centered by approximately 0.60 carat total weight of round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Rose Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct rose gold ring from the Edwardian era, a true testament to the artistry of that...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,878Sale Price|20% Off
Statement Diamond Ruby White Rose 14k Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Rose Gold 14 K (Same Ring with Emerald stone Available) Diamond 26-RND57-0,42-3/6А Diamond 4-RND57-0,03-3/6А Ruby 1-1,02 ct Weight 7,93 grams Size 20.5 With a heritage...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.91 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Diameter: 1.6 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened d...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$712Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Three Stone Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three vibrant rubies rest gracefully within warm bezel settings in this timeless Ruby Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring by Marcus & Co.
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring by Marcus & Co.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1935 Retro Ruby and Transitional Cut Diamond Two Tone Ring 18k/Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A fine example of a retro era ring with a bold, sculptural design and two tone platinum with rose gold. The glamorous and dramatic style is further accented by some of the finest sy...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Cut .6 Carat Ruby and Double Band Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant pair of two connected ruby rings. Each features 6 round, open back, genuine 2.4mm rubies (approx .05 ct each).
Ruby, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 2.75 carat cabochon ruby and 0.20 carats of white diamonds. The ring is all black rhodium pla...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Princess Cut Cts 0.26 and Diamond Round Cts 0.18 Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This engagement ring is crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold (3.81 grams), shimmering with 48 round diamonds (0.18 cts) that dance around 4 princess-cut rubies (0.26 cts) sourced from ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1 ct Burma Ruby Ballerina Ring, 2ct Diamonds, 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This ballerina ring is an old Hollywood glamour! GIA certified with a Burma ruby at center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Sapphire Diamond Ruby Band Rings Wedding Engagement Stack 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The rings are gorgeous diamond ruby sapphire wedding band rings, engagement rings, band or stacking rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate classic romance with this Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Duo Stones Snake Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Luxury Panther Ring with 1.24 Carat Rubys, Emeralds Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Prestigious luxury stands out panther ring featuring diamonds, Rubys and Emeralds all hand crafted in 18k gold. Size 5.75 Diamonds 0.58tcw Emeralds, Rubys & Sapphires 0.6...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco floral ring features a radiant round ruby at the center, symbolizing passion and beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring Size 5.75 TCW = 2.50 ct
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Approximate Total Weight Of Stones = 1.50 Carats The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade Reflects An Overall Average Of The Group Clarity Approximately = SI-VS Color Approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Swan Ring with Ruby Eye, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A single round ruby, also bezel set, forms the swan’s eye, introducing a striking pop of color.
Diamond, Ruby
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 40 Weight: 2.30 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic romance meets bold design in this dazzling Art Deco-style cocktail ring. A brilliant round diamond sits at the center, set vertically for a unique twist, while vibrant French...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Center Knuckle Ring with Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:4.58g, Diamond:3.01ct, Silver:14.15gm, Ruby:11.15ct US-6.75
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Luminous 0.70 carat Ruby and Natural Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
With a total carat weight of 0.70ct and a size of 48/9.5, this ring is a substantial and eye-catching piece. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic 9.61ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A perfect addition to a distinguished jewelry collection, this ring truly embodies luxury at its finest. Original Price: S$ 4,800 Metal: 18K Two-Toned Gold Main stone: 1 stone Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.17 Carat Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Twisted Infinity Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This infinity ring with gemstones showcases approximately 5 round cut rubies and 70 round white diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Ruby Alternating Eternity Band Ring, 2.20 Carats Yellow Gold 14K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Style: Alternating Gemstone Eternity Band Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Band Width: 3.4 mmRing Finger Size: US 7.25 Gemstones: Natural, Sapphires: 10 Round-Cut Cabochon Ceylon Sapphires, a...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 11.67 Carat Ruby, Citrine and Black Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a dramatic combination of vivid natural rubies, golden citrines, and striking black diamonds totaling 11.67 carats. Designed with bold art...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
15ct Gold. Edwardian Ruby & Diamond 5 Stone Ring. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique % stone Ring 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1900 Makers Mark J M Introducing a stunning 15ct gold Edwardian 5-stone ring, adorned with alternating natural rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Violet Amethyst & Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Accented by vivid rubies and sparkling diamonds, the vibrant floral design exudes a sense of freshness and vitality.Crafted in gleaming white gold, this ring not only reflects beauty...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting Women's Jewelry
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Retro High Setting This vintage circa 1950s ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price / item|25% Off
Natural Ruby Art Deco Style Three Stone Filigree Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing brilliant romantic passion, this ruby three stone ring features three natural rubies in a classic linear arrangement.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 18K White Gold 2.68Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This sleekly styled modern band ring flashes with rows of bright, seamlessly-set square-cut rubies bordered by seamlessly-set vibrant diamonds. A blazingly beautiful and impressive e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine French vintage cluster ring been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The feature oval cut ruby colored doublet* is bezel set in subtle relief in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Natural Ruby Cluster Ring Solid Yellow Gold Bow Cocktail US Size 9
Located in Greer, SC
A ribbon style top is spaced with prong set round rubies. The ring has a ribbed split shank.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 1.64 carat oval cut natural ruby accented with 0.56 carats of white diamonds. Alex Jona jewel...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring. This beautiful Art Deco diamond ruby and sapphire bar ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.87CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Prong and Channel style, 3.1 gram Size 7 1/8 inch in w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Ruby Diamond Ring 1ct Vintage Halo Cocktail 11.2g Size 7 3/4
Located in Tucson, AZ
This striking vintage cocktail ring features an eight prong set vibrant round-cut ruby of approximately 1 carat, surrounded by a halo of clean white natural diamonds atop a radiant s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pave Set Ruby 2.40Ctw and Diamond 1.26Ctw Bypass Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These diamonds are elegantly arranged in a spiral shape design, accentuated by a bypass band studded halfway with pave-set round cut rubies weighing 2.40 carats. The diamonds are of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring, GII Certified, UK M Size
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond and natural ruby cluster ring. The ring is set to the centre with an oval ruby in a rubover setting weighing 5.03ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.00CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 4.00 grams 5/16 inch in width Size 7 16 diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.10CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set, 2.50 grams 3.5 mm in width Size 7 5 diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Opal & Ruby Ladies Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Estate ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. It features prong set oval shaped Opal and round cut Rubies.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round pink tourmaline brings warmth and brilliance to this elegant Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring, framed by rich ruby accents and sparkling diamonds in a beautifully bala...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.16 Carat Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Fan Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed GIA Burma Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Burma Ruby, weighing approx. 1.16 Carat. GIA lab report # 6545807135. Surrounded ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1960s cocktail ring is designed around a remarkable unheated natural ruby. It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A beautifully crafted vintage ruby and diamond ring in 18K white gold, showcasing an elegant floral-inspired design rich in colour and character.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era ring showcases a stunning boat-shaped design, crafted from 18ct gold and adorned with vibrant rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A handcrafted Ruby ring with a Rosecut diamond in the centre made in 18K Yellow Gold. The band and the back of the ring you will notice intricate hand work done on gold that complime...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 3.00 Carats Ruby & Pavé F/VS1 Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning cocktail ring features a vibrant natural ruby weighing 1.40 carats, beautifully complemented by Round Brilliant Cut pavé diamonds totaling 1.60 carats, graded F color a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Emerald and Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby , Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1.35 ct Stone Shape - Round Gemstone Pcs - 13 Stone Size - 3, 2.5 mm Diamond Weight - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Impressive Yellow Blue Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Marching Earrings Available) Tsavorite 3-0,28ct Diamond 24-RND-0,11- G/VS2A Yellow Sapphire 1-0,04ct Ruby 12-0,69ct Sapphire 19-0,37ct Weight 3.76 grams Size...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Cluster 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: 3.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Floral Flower Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Made of dazzling round cut diamond and French cut ruby. Total of five center diamonds form a flower with diamond and ruby petals design for a beautifully feminine sparkle that’s the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful bright red 1.03 carat round Burma ruby and diamond three stone ring. This ruby is certified by the GIA as simple heat with country of origin being Myanmar mine known tor th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.80 Carat Natural Ruby Eternity Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Rubies 2.80CTW Red SI 14K Yellow Gold Prong style, 3.30 grams 2.5 mm in width Size 7 23 rubies MM40YR ALL OU...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Shriners Masonic 14K Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Gentleman’s Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted in substantial 14-karat yellow gold, the ring features a richly colored rectangular synthetic ruby tablet accented by a finely detailed white-gold Shriners emblem.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Double Trefle 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
With VCA polishing papers. A rare vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with fine quality, deep red cabochon rubies and beautiful natural r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.59 Carats Total Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Reversible Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A modern and chic wedding band style featuring a row of square-cut color-rich rubies weighing 2.49 carats total and round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.10 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, Palladium
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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