$960Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a prong-set red ruby at the center, framed by a balanced mix of round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 0.88 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Halo Two Tone Milgrain Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold The Center Stone is a Round Ruby 0.88 Carats The Ruby is AGL Certified Heated There are 0.27 Carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 10k Round 1.66ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .28ctw Flowers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .1...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Bypass Ring - 10k Round .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s)...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.60 Carats Round Cut Ruby & Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 1.60 carats round cut ruby, bezel-set in a platinum mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents Description: This striking bypass-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features two prom...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.8 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Weight: 4.86 Grams Setting: Bypass Shank Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Ruby Carat: 1.80 Cut: Round Color: Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.6 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, England
This Fabulous ring features a Regal Round Brilliant Ruby weighing 0.6 carats surrounded by a cushion of Glittering Halo Diamonds and set in 18k Rose Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.75 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired Diamond and ruby "bulls eye" engagement ring from the Peter Suchy Jewelers Worship.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tresor Collection 0.73ct Ruby Round Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, USA
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 0.73 carats of Ruby. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their contemporary and modern des...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k white Gold Ruby & round cut Diamond Statement Ring, made in uae
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Crafted in 18K white gold, this striking fashion ring is centered around a vivid ruby weighing 2.30 carats, radiating rich color and timeless allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vivid Marquise Cut Ruby (GIA) and Round Diamond Halo Statement Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring showcases an exquisite, vivid marquise-cut ruby weighing 2.09 carats, nestled securely within a partial horizontal halo of 16 brilliant round-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.09ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - White Color - 0.09ctw (exact - stamped) (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Straight Baguette Cut - Channel...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Ruby Half Eternity Band, Stacking Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby half eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love which w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$735Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Sterling Silver Timeless Round Ruby Solitaire Ring in Diamond for Women
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring features a stunning 11 mm round natural ruby weighing 6.1 carats, beautifully secured in a classic prong setting that h...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Rectangle & Diamond Round Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.50 carats of Ruby and 0.05 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,143Sale Price|25% Off
Round Ruby and Diamond Stacked Ballerina Clustered Dome Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Ruby and Diamonds Ruby Count: 1 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.90 carats Ruby Color: Pinkish Red Diamond Count: 24 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$522Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$523Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Ring - 14k Round .55ctw Bow Scroll
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.06ctw Round Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.25 Engagement GIA
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.92ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Heated GIA - 2231171649 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.14ctw Cut - Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Shape Ruby 0.50 Carat Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round shape Natural Ruby very good red color AAA 0.50 carat, and Natural Diamond 0.25 carat GH-VS 18K Yellow Gold 6.0 Grams, Finger Size 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round Ruby Celtic Knot Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding a timeless vibe, this solitaire engagement ring in 14k white gold is sure to impress her. A red round ruby is held in a six-prong setting on an ornate sh...
Ruby, Gold
Stunning 7.39 Cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This magnificent ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in elegant 14K rose gold, showcasing a natural ruby weighing 4.50 carats, complemented by an impressive arrangement of roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Heated Round Ruby and Marquise Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural heated ruby ring features a vivid round ruby at the center, accented by marquise diamonds and round diamonds on the side for a delicate, graceful finish.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Oval Bright Burma Ruby & Round Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Bright Glowy Purple Red - Burma - Heated - Clean - 1.78ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Stunning 18.50 Carats Round Brilliant F/VS1 Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Bold and captivating, this Art Deco Inspired cocktail ring showcases 5.40 carats of F-color, VS1-clarity round brilliant diamonds, complemented by an impressive natural 13.10 Carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Band - 14k Round .90ctw Wrap Jacket Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 4.16 Cts Round Baguette Cut Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Make a bold statement with this distinctive diamond and ruby cocktail ring, featuring an elegant combination of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds accented by a natural ruby w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lid-Style Nugget Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Four Round Rubies, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set within the design are 4 Round Rubies, carefully positioned to enhance the overall aesthetic with subtle sparkle and refined detail.
Ruby
2 Carat Treated Round Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a stunning 2 carat treated round ruby.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .30ctw Floral Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.21 carats Ruby Baguette and Round Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby Baguette and Round Diamond Ring in Platinum 3.21 carat total weight Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Ring features 1.91 carats of very clean Baguette Rubies with Deep Red color set i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cherry Ruby ring untreated natural ruby solitaire 14KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
It's like wearing a cherry, pink 5mm ruby center, modern minimalist setting In 14kt white gold. Simple yet very beautiful! Why buy from us among others? -We consider all offers plea...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,400
Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and fiery ring features an undulating line of twenty-three sparkling round white diamonds totaling 0.20 carats punctuated above and below by seven contrastingly rich red...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Certified Round Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Halo Set Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The central diamond is surrounded by a halo of channel set French cut rubies. The round diamonds on shoulders add the sparkle to this beautiful ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds Ruby Weight: 2.30 carats Diamond Weight: 0.92 carats total (0.65 baguette, 0.27 round brilliant) A ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 5.25 This elegant half eternity band features 0.40 carats of natural baguette-cut rubies paired with 0.15 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A charming round antique ring with openwork setting, set in platinum with rose-cut diamonds and in yellow gold with 6 rubies in closed sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Round Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Multi Color Sunset Fire Eternity Patterns Ring Red Ruby Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Jewels inspired by the colourful Art Deco movement. ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. 0.50ct French 1ct Round Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.00 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.91 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval and Round Ruby Diamond Panther Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available) Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Height: 14 mm Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 Oval, 29 Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise & Round 2.54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.68 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Ruby Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 18K Rose Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 5.75). The GIA certified Ruby weighs 1.68 carats and the color is "pigeon blood" variety. The stone is heated. The ring is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 1.50 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a sparkling 1.50 carats round brilliant cut diamond at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size 9 Entirely Handmade One of a Kind 18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Band. This band is extremely elegant featuring beautiful specially cut sugar loaf r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring, App. 0.96 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum ring. This gorgeous ring is a Lady Di style, with a faceted oval shape, medium red color ruby center stone, prong set, and approximately 2.82 CTS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ippolita 3 Row Round Rubies & Sapphires Half Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Ippolito 18k yellow gold ring featuring 3 rows of pave set vibrant rubies and sapphires in a half eternity band ring. The rich color sparkles beautifully with the polished y...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 1.68ctw Cushion Ruby Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Heated - 1.27ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Diamond & Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round .60ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI1 -...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 5 oval cut = 2.26cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.29cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.29cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (pleas...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond & Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round Brilliant .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5.9mm (0.23") (top of the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid White Gold Dainty Round Ruby with Halo Diamond Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Round Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.24 carats and diamonds of 0.32 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.00 Carat Round Ruby Baguette Diamond 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A refined three-stone ring centered by a vivid 2.00 carat round ruby, accompanied by two baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.19 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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