14K Yellow Gold Retro Tiger Ring with Round Ruby Eyes, Size 11.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14 Karat Gold Tiger Ring features a detailed carved tiger face, brought to life with flush-set round ruby eyes.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,264Sale 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
New Platinum & 14K Rose Gold 3.07ctw GIA Round Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Claw Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Minor Heat - 2.01ct (exact) *See certification details below* (10) Natural Genuine Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ring set with natural rubies, tested and confirmed natural, weighing approximately 1.75 carats total weight. The rubies are arranged across a bold ring top measuring appro...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Round Cut Red Ruby Ring Band 7.8 Grams Size 7
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Antique: No Color: Yellow Sizable: Yes Main Stone Color: Red Material: Metal Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Ruby Vintage: No Personalize: No Ring Size: 7 Setting Style: Prong Brand: ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring - 14k Round .93ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Round Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round ruby in a striking bar setting.
Ruby, Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Round Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in Color - 4.6x4.3mm each (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring 18K White Gold. Natural Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ruby Eternity Band 24 Round Natural Ruby, AA Quality Total Carat Weight 2.20 carats Set in 18 Karat White Gold Shipped in a gift box FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING TO ANY ADDRESS WITH...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This outstanding diamond and ruby ring features a central 1 carat round brilliant cut diamond set in bezel and surrounded by a halo of French cut ruby with milgrain detailing, modell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.90 Carat Ethiopian Opal & 5.67 Carat Vivid Red Round Burma Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An artful combination of 14.90 carat of Ethiopian Opal and 5.67 carat of vivid red round Burma Ruby is set together in this One Of A Kind Cocktail ring.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.8Ct Red Ru3.8Ct Red Ruby Solitaire Statement Ring in Solid 14K Gold, Round 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.8 carat round ruby gemstone all set in solid 14K gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50ctw VS2 Diamond Ruby Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5 Round Brilliant GIA Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamond - 0.90 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, F Color, VS2 Clarity - Natural Rubies - 0.60 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced Metal: 14k Whit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sacchi Round Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Maya Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Satin Finish, set with a 0.1 Carat Round Ruby in the center and surrounded by twenty-four Round White Diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.27 Carat decorated by 8 colorless round shape diamonds in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.94 Carat decorated by 10 colorless round shape diamonds in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With a gorgeous design that includes a diamond center and ruby petals of morning glory flower design, this antique-style ring will make you beam with happiness. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85ct Round White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Ring Precious Stones 18K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Sizes 6.5 (Sizable). Specification: Round Diamond Carat: 0.85ct Round White Diamond Stones: Sapphire and Rubys Diamond cut: Round Type: Cocktail Ring Metal Purity: 18K Gold Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Round Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Red Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Cluster High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond & Ruby Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Quantity: 19 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.80 CTW Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Kurt Wayne 0.80 Carat Total Round Ruby Wave 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn on its own or stacked with other favorites, this piece adds both personality and polish. Key Details - Round rubies = approximately 0.80 carats total weight - 18K yell...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Lab Created Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Ring 14k Round 1.05ct Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Lab-Created Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.05ct...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 1.95ctw Ruby & Round Diamond Wheat Engraved Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre French Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.13ctw (exact) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 1.38ct Round Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This vibrant ruby band is a masterclass in tonal saturation and rhythmic design. This sophisticated piece features a sequential row of 11 natural rubies, totalling 1.38 carats. Each ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.60 Carat Total Round Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable eternity wedding band, showcasing three rows of vibrant round cut rubies weighing 1.60 carats total, set on a micropavé setting. Finely made with 18K white gold. Size 7...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This finely handcrafted platinum 1950s ring features 3 vivid red round rubies spaced by 2 bright white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.65 Carats Round Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 1.65 carats round cut Burmese ruby, set on a four claw prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,900 / item
Platinum Diamond Ruby Target Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 3.5g Center Round Diamond Approx. 0.25ct Ruby Approx. 0.20ct Target Ring Size 6.25 Measurements 10mm x 19mm
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Round Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The magical allure of rubies and diamonds come together to create this alluring half eternity ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.10 Carat Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Gem circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with five Round Brilliant Natural Rubies (approx 1 carat) & 8 Natural Diamonds (approx .10 Carat) F-G in color and VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Platinum Diamond and Ruby Band. Round and French Wedding Ring G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Weight: Approx 0.55 Carats Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approx 1.05...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.02 ct Huge Round Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby GRS , GIA Custom Unique Mens Ring.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is a custom ring we designed, if you like the setting but want to use your own stone or a less expensive one contact us. What separates this ruby from others? 1. Carat Weight...
Ruby, 22k Gold
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Natural Untreated Ruby Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning ruby & diamond cocktail ring made with 100% natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Prong Set Round Ruby Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Dark RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.6mmMain Stone Carat Wei...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Round Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanked by round cut rubies weighing 2.14 carats total, each set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,770 / item
Ruby And Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Kurenai Collection is an exquisite jewelry line that brings together the rich allure of rubies and the timeless elegance of diamonds. Named after the Japanese word “Kurenai,” whi...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum and 3 Ruby Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Oval Rubies Round Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Their placement creates a striking visual flow, making this piece a standout addition to any fine jewelry collection. Encircling the rubies is a dazzling halo of round brilliant-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$102Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Dainty Round Ruby Eternity Stacking Band Ring for Wife Gift
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Round Ruby Eternity Stacking Band Ring in sterling silver.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Round .50ctw Fleur-de-lis Crown
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Note: If sized up, the ring's shank will become oval in shape. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Eternity Band - 18k Round 1.50ctw Wedding Ring Stack Sz 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Eternity Ba...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby & Round Diamond Clustered Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring showcases a dramatic marquise-shaped design that instantly commands attention. Deep red rubies are arranged in a cascading, elongated silhouette that gives the pie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.1 Grams 14K Yellow Gold 6Pcs Marquise Cut Ruby & 19Pcs Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an impressive, vintage ruby and diamond ring. The focal point of the ring is a rich red ruby which is bezel set and surrounded by well matched smaller rubies and diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,000
Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold ruby diamond ring Channel-set rubies of 3.19 carats, full-cut diamonds of 0.98 carat; 18 karat yellow gold Size: 6.75 US Total weight: 13.1 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.73ctw Marquise Ruby w/ Round Diamond Halo Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Red - 7x3.5mm - 0.55ct (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This ring features 1.03 carat of round brilliant diamonds surrounding lush red round cut Ruby weighing 2.01 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby eternity ring 14KT gold 1.14ct Natural Ruby ring Size 6.5
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning round eternity ring made with 14KT white gold and natural red rubies, untrated.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring
By Sabaddini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sabbadini 2.35 Carat Princess Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A bold and elegant signed band ring by Sabbadini, finely crafted in 18K yellow gold and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.72ctw Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Nice Transparent Ruby - Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 2.26ct (exact) ** Se...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$800Sale Price|20% Off
150 Carat Natural Quartz Ball Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Round Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Extremely Stylish and Unique Ring composed by a Natural Quartz Sphere measuring 27 mm in diameter and weighing 150 Carats ,decorated with 15...
Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Baguette Spiral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, crafted with intricate detailing in a stunning spiral design, is a remarkable example of fine artistry. The baguette diamonds (2.09cts.) set around enhance its elegance ev...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,079Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Central 0.27 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. This Ring has also 0.50 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Round Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 5.5 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Black Diamond, African Ruby and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in ultimate luxury with our exquisite 18k Black Diamond, African Ruby, and Ruby Ring. Crafted from 18k white gold and weighing 18.1 grams, this ring boasts 3.05 carats of bla...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired Round Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage-inspired halo ring features a round-cut ruby totaling approximately 0.60 carats, elegantly set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,175Sale Price / item|21% Off
Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 round ruby of gem quality weighing .36pts. and 6 baguette cut diamonds weighing .22pts. and 6 round full cut diamonds weighing .20...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Platinum Heart Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true gem of a ruby. It is accented by 1.73 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set inside the heart shaped ring design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Sapphire Sphere Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Sapphire Pave Ball Ring A white gold ring featuring two pave set spheres, one adorned with sapphires and the other with rubies. Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary resizing Me...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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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