Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful vintage five-stone ring from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. The central ruby measures 20 points and is flanked by two beautiful 5 points diamonds. The stones are set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Contemporary Ring 0.20 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Stones 0.20 Total Diamond Weight. Size 6 2.60 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$724Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Everyday Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate three-stone ring features two round-cut rubies totaling 0.08 carats, set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Size 6 1/2
Located in Montgomery, AL
A striking vintage ruby eternity band crafted in 14K yellow gold, with vivd round rubies encircling the entire ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring Round Brilliant 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K White Gold Natural White Diamonds Diamond Cuts: Emerald Cut & Round Brilliant Diamond Color: E–F Diamond Clarity: VS Setting: Prong S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This elegant ring features one genuine oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 16 rose cut diamonds a...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
$1,259Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1911
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring features 3 round rubies accompanied by two old cut diamonds all mounted in a classic original Edwardian 18 carat yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 3 Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 stone Ring for Men Circa 1940's 14 Yellow and White Gold It can been more Clean however we didn't want to touch it. Diamond and Ruby are Natural approx size 3.5 - 4.0mm Fin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Rubies in a Swirl Pattern
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring With Diamonds & Rubies in a Swirl Pattern. This stunning Dinner ring measures for a size 6.5.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Interlocking Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Ring Size: 7 Ring Width: ~7.9 mm Ruby Count: 16 Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.16 carats Diamond Count: 13 Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.45pts Natural High Quality Ruby & Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Perfect as a wedding or anniversary gift. Setting Style: Band ring Weight: 2.4 grams / 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Ruby Shape: Round Weight: 0.35 Carats Total Stones: 4 Cut: Excell...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Band with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.50 carat approx. Ring size US 7, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Crafted in luxurious 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring (Matching Available Earrings) White Gold 14K Weight 6.62 grams Size 55 Diamond 92-Bril.Cut-0.29 ct H/SI2 Pink Sapphire 4-0.43 ct Pink Sapphire 6-1.62 ct Ruby 4-1.33 ct R...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
$626Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent Moon Diamond and Gemstone Ring / Minimalist ring / Gold crescent moon ring / Lucky ring / moon ring/ Gift for her / Pave setting ring Crescent ring, Moon ring, Handmade jew...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$694Sale Price / item|35% Off
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent Moon Diamond and Gemstone Ring / Minimalist ring / Gold crescent moon ring / Lucky ring / moon ring / Gift for her / Pave setting ring Crescent ring, Moon ring, Handmade je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted upper branch the mount total diamond weight is 0.20 carat, the centre ston...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 9ct white gold ring are ten 10pt Rubies and among the illusion setting detail there are six diamond points set within them. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Face Width: 7m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning band holds a cherry red ruby at the centre measuring 45pts and a trio of diamonds either side. The diamonds total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold and has de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Natural Burmese Red Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural Burmese red ruby weighing approximately 1.73 carats and measuring 7.61 x 7.1 mm sits at the center of this vintage trilogy band crafted in the 1950s flanked by two Old Euro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$2,141Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond, Pink Enamel and Ruby Eye Coiled Snake Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace bold, symbolic luxury with this captivating coiled snake ring, masterfully crafted in warm 18-karat rose gold. Channeling the iconic heritage of classic high-jewelry serpent ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
14K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Ruby Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Modern Vintage Inspired Five Stone Engagement Band Made With Rubies and Diamonds in 14K White Gold. This ring is entirely handmade with three gorgeous pigeon blood red round rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band .29 cts. Rubies .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
0.40ctw Diamond Ruby Wedding Band 14k White Gold Size 6.5 Stackable Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.27ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.13ctw Cut - Round Brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring features round cut diamonds and rubies alternating around the entire ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.89 Carat Sapphire and Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamonds in 18K Gold Leaf Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 17.5 mm Band Width: 2.2 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.6...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
These rings can be completely customisable for a personal touch.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Marquise and Round Cut Multi-Gemstone Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of round and marquise shapes gives the ring a unique, dynamic appearance, while the yellow gold band enhances the vivid colors of the stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Estate 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band, Size 6.25
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band Ring Size 6.25 Metal: 14K white gold Weight: 2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.88 carats with Diamond 0.10 Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.38 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
A white cultured pearl, natural square ruby and round diamond cocktail ring set in 18K white gold.
18k Gold
$3,224Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Ruby East-West Oval Cut Eternity Band in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ruby eternity band showcases approximately 2 carats of natural, vibrant red rubies, meticulously set in a sophisticated east-west orientation. Crafted in lustrous 14k ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.60 Carat Red Ruby wide band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide red Ruby pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of deep, bright red, for an approximate total carat weight of 4.60 carats, hand made in New York City with the best Ita...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band, 2.57 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18K Metal Color: White Gold Gold Weight: 4.3g Metal Finish: Rhodium Plated Setting Style: Ring Diamond Count: 150 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Green Enamel Python with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Pearls: 17 round= 3.28-4.45mm Diamond: 1 round cut= 0.07ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Size: 5.75 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensions: th...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Flora Band (4.63 ct Rubies & Diamonds) in 18K Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Type: Ruby Gemstone Shape: Marquise Gemstone Weight: 3.28 Gemstone Color: Red Diamonds Shapes: Round Diamonds Weight: 1.35 ct Diamonds Color: G - H Diamonds Clarity: VS - S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Three Stone Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kabana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby (Cabochon) / Diamond (Round Brilliant) Ring Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2.3mm Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Antique Art Deco 14k Tricolor Gold Burmese Ruby Band, 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Antique Art Deco 14k Tricolor Gold Burmese Ruby Band 30s Finger size: 6.5 Width: 8mm / .3 inch Weight: 5.5 gram Country of origin: United States Gems: 28 pieces of Ol...
Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Band, 0.80ct, Size 7.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rich and refined, this 18 karat yellow gold ring highlights a captivating round ruby, bezel-set at the center with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.69 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and classy 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby band that is sure to be a great addition to your collection! There are 6 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.29 Carats (Clarity: SI2, C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$2,190Sale Price / item|20% Off
Red Ruby and Diamond Studded in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14k Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone weight - 0.35 ct Gemstone pcs - 2 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 4 mm Diamond weight - 0.18 ct D...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Band with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emerald 0.12 carat approx. Ruby 0.17 carat approx. Sapphire 0.15 carat approx. Diamonds 1.5 carats approx. Band size US 7, can be sized Limited editio...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Diamond Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer thin band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look....
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$1,596Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band, Modernist Design, USA
Located in Missoula, MT
Add this speckled ruby and diamond eternity band to your stack. It's a perfect pop of color and great as an alternative wedding band. -18k Yellow Gold -17, 1.75mm genuine white diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.06 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and dainty Ruby and Diamond band that is sure to be a great addition to anyone's accessory collection. There are 5 Round Cut Rubies that weigh 0.58 carats and 6 Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Diamond Ruby Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
G-color vS-2 clarity .10ct Natural Round Rubies 14kt. white gold. Ring size: 7 We may resize.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Platinum GIA 2.98 CT E VS1 Emerald Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning GIA Certified 2.01 Carat white color E, clarity VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond which is set in the center of the Ring. It features 0.97 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds a...
White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphi...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Greek Key Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer spiral band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and carved forming the Greek Key design which is the symbol of eternity. This stunning ring feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Ruby and White Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc ruby and diamond wedding band is beautifully hand made in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Ruby : 1.55 carat Diamond : 0.49 carat Metal : 18k white gold...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Shared Prong Set Half Eternity Ruby Wedding Band 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This half eternity ring looks charming and refined with the prong set rubies.
Ruby, Gold
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
2 Ct Ruby Emerald Designer Luxury Band 0.40 Ct Emerald 14K Gold Emerald RubyBand
Located in Jaipur, IN
Featuring 2.00 carats of vivid natural rubies in a sleek channel setting, this statement ring is elevated by sparkling round diamond-cut natural emeralds totaling 0.28 carats, comple...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Bands with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Set of three bands Emerald 0.15 carat approx. Ruby 0.20 carat approx. Sapphire 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 1.5 carats approx. Band size US 6.5 Limited...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500
Multi Gem Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Floral Ring A French-made ring set with a cluster of 7 round cut diamonds, 6 emeralds, 15 rubies, and 15 sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Please allow up to 4 weeks for making this ring when customising.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
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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