Ruby and Diamond Domed Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Ring Featuring a Bezel Set 0.15 Carat Round Ruby Accented by 8 Round Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling an Additional 0.20 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 7-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut 7 Stone Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 2.60 grams 3 mm in wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Vintage Circa 1970's 2.50 CTTW Ruby Ring in "Rope" Motif 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Vintage Ruby Ring in "Rope" Motif 14K Yellow Gold. This dazzling vintage, circa 1970's, piece features 21 round-cut rubies, sharing a carat weight of 2.50 total.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Tourmaline Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
This Faye Kim 18 karat gold three-stone ruby an tourmaline stack ring features a vibrant round ruby flanked by sparkling blue-green tourmalines.
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Ring size: 7 1/4 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
5.56 Carats Exquisite Natural Burma Ruby 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.56 Carats Exquisite Natural Burma Ruby 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Natural Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.56 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 5 x 3mm Ruby Treatment: Heating Ring s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring 18k Tri-Color Gold Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 993646 Gemstones: Natural round ruby, be...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 9.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.6 grams Center Ruby Details: Red, Natural, .60ct, Round Diamond Details: .50ct each, K Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Blue Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is decorated with granulation details - beads and twisted wires. The velvet background in Byzan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
$2,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Two-in-One 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a round brilliant cut ruby set in a removable ring with a different ring set with diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Filigree 14K Gold Three Stone .80ct tw Ruby Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features 3 genuine earth mined round pinkish-red rubies weighing .80cts total.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring Size 8- This lovely ring features six genuine sapphire baguettes, six genuine ruby baguettes, six genuine emerald...
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 1.5 carats. The diamond halo totals 48pts. Stones set in platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1971. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
Exquisite Ruby and Yellow Sapphire Wedding Band Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby, Yellow Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 1.15 cts Gemstone pcs - 17 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Size - 3, 2 mm Gross...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cute Snake Negative Space Open Ring with Ruby Eyes, Baby Snake, 14K Gold LR52680
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This adorable negative space snake ring sits cheerfully on your finger, like a sweet little baby snake, with bright rubies set perfectly to show curiosity and attentiveness in those ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,417Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.70 Carats Oval Cut and Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over ruby, weighing 8.66 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specification....
Amethyst, Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Synthetic Ruby 0.12 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and ruby cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Ct Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring Ruby approximately 2 ct Diamonds approximately 0,75 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Contemporary Diamond Ruby and Blue, Yellow and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This whimisical ring features oval cut blue, pink and yellow sapphire with a single round cut ruby, framing these stones and accenting the ring shanks are round cut diamonds that cre...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
3 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Over Ring 13 Grams Size 8
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 3 Ct Ruby and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Ruby approximately 3 ct 18 Karat Yellow Gold: 13 Grams Ring Size 8 ( can be altered ) Not stamped but i Tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eternity Ring Band in 14Kt White Gold with 1.02 Ctw in Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The sides are plain with no design. Rubies: Mounted in a channel setting, with 34 calibrated round cut of natural red rubies with 1.02 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 2.2 carats and either side of the gorgeous pink stone are baguette diamonds measuring 2pts each. The diamond halo totals 36pts. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Lion Ring Sz 8.5 Ruby Eyes Diamond Sz 8.5 Blue Enamel Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Two approx. 2mm cabochon cut rubies are set into the eyes. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 8 1/2 (not sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
$4,535Sale Price|20% Off
Original Ruby White Diamond Band Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones and gold available Diamond 0,123 ct Ruby 0,123 ct Weight 10 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake eating its own tail -- only here the snake has the head of a ram.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 7-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut 7 Stone Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 2.60 grams 3 mm in wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Amethyst Ruby White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band, set with, cabochon rubies, cabochon amethysts, pink sapphires and 0.12 carats of white diamonds. Siz...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ciner 18K White Gold 0.90ct Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring CI11-070726
By Ciner
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite Art Deco three-stone ring in 18K white gold, centering a vivid oval ruby of approximately 0.75 carats flanked by two old European-cut diamonds in an elaborate openwork f...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Flower Ruby & Pink Sapphire 3-in-1 Diamond Brooch Ring Pendant
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Ruby & Pink Sapphire 3-in-1 Diamond Brooch Ring Pendant 33 Diamonds - 0.61 CT 16 Colored Diamonds - 0.65 CTa 468 Pink Sapphires - 17.15 CT 209 Rubies - 7.79...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Leaf Design Two Finger Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT Gold:2.4g, Diamond:3.02ct, SiIver:25.79g Ruby:1.63ct" Size-8.5 (Adjustable)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ruby & Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.07 CTW Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ruby Total Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18K Gold Burma No-Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco three-stone ring exudes both classic elegance and luxury. The center features a 1.4ct Burma no-heat Ruby, with approximately 1.9ct of additional Burma no-heat Ruby on e...
Diamond, Ruby
$616Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Red Ruby Eye Pave Blue Sapphire Thin Snake Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby, Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight - 0.182 ct Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone size - 1 mm Gross Weight - 1.832 Grm S...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Red Ruby and 7/8 Carat Diamond Woven Braided Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Whimsically crafted in a magnificent manner, this ring will never go out of style. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 58 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamo...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Owl Heart Ring Signet 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry Ruby Eyes
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond owl ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.09 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity). Two small 1mm rubies adorn the eyes....
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylish Ruby White Diamond White Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold Diamond 0.17 Cts/32 Pcs RUB 1.26 Cts/14 Pcs
Diamond, White Gold
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape Ruby 15,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carat Natural Round Rubies 3.00 Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,400 / set
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Band, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Band made in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds weigh appx. 3.60 carats. The ring weighs 7.09 grams. The Ring Size is US 7.5.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Eternity Band Ring with 4.13 ct of Rubies and 0.25 ct of Diamonds. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The ring is an eternity band model (full circle), with a curly design, on which 4.13 ct of rubies and 0.25 ct of diamonds are set. The beautiful work of Italian craftsmanship contin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 3.62 CTW Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut rubies Old mine cut diamonds weigh approximately 2.12 carats total O/P color with VS2 to SI1 clarity - set with talon ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51 ct Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning eternity band pairs vivid color with sparkling brilliance. It features 14 natural rubies totaling 2.32 carats, each displaying rich, eye-catching red hues. Surrounding ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 2.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4.2 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Ruby and Diamond eternity band is a full circle of beauty and elegance. This band contains 15 deep red rubies totaling 2.57 carats surrounded by 150 round VS2, G color diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.31ct Ruby and Pearl Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and pearl ring in gold, comprising one round cut ruby and two pearls, set to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Flower Eternity Band Size 6.5
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving these flower eternity bands!! Band Details Material: Platinum Band Width: 7.6mm Band Height: 3mm Weight: 8.6 Grams Finger Size: 6 1/2 Accented by the following gemsto...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared paired-leaf design ring shoulders are each ornamented with an 18k yellow gold collet set round cut synthetic ruby and embellished with eleven pave set Dutch cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
$8,495Sale Price|20% Off
Lucky Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Precious Alligator Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Matching Necklace Available It was no-one other then Maria Félix who created the trend of crocodile jewellery and made it a classic. In 1975 Félix commissioned her most exceptional ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Oval Cut Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Oval) / Diamond (Round) Ring Size: 7.25 Band Width: 2.4mm Item Weight: 6.2 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professionally Cleaned...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Victorian Ruby Pearl Swirl Ring – Romantic Three Stone Heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is antique rose gold ring which stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on her. This marvellous swirl ring is made in 18 karat solid rose gold and decorated with three larg...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold Pink Ruby & Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Belcher Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Dainty Edwardian three-stone ring in 18ct yellow gold, showcasing a vivid pink ruby flanked by two twinkling old-cut diamonds in a classic belcher setting. Item Details: - Stones :...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,639Sale Price|20% Off
0.82 Carat Ruby Cuff Ring 1.10 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is prou...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Diamond and Ruby Band Ring 0.65 total diamond weight. Size 8 8.90 grams total weight. 9.74 ring height. *This ring can be resized at your ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Le Vian Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with Flowers in 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in gleaming white gold, the centerpiece of the ring features a cluster of round rubies arranged in a square formation, radiating a rich and vibrant pinkish-red hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,591Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 2.30 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl Bird Ring Lapis Lazuli Ruby Retro Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The eyes are two round fire engine red Rubies. The ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold has an elegant bamboo form to the shank which I just love.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Synthetic Ruby and Sapphire 0.48 Carat Zircon 0.10 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Gemstone Quality Synthetic Ruby Color Red Cut Oval Synthetic Sapphire Color Blue Cut Round Zircon Color Green Cut Round Content 0.48 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H...
Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
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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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.