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
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
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
$2,079Sale 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
$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
Ruby Ring 3.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 3.30 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold 0.50ct Rubies and 0.20ct Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Wave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.50ct Rubies and 0.20ct Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Wave Ring Band Style: Wave Ring Band Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,102Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .33pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. set in a halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stones: Rubies Diamond Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Set Between Two Rows of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Elegant Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Favero
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous ring by Favero features one 0.49ct Round Brilliant Cut Ruby set with 16 Round cut Diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.31cts in an 18Kt White Gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
CARTIER Ruby and Diamond 'Nigeria' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Like a jeweled tapestry woven in passion and light, the ‘'Nigeria’ ring is a celebration of intensity and allure. Deep crimson rubies and luminous diamonds are artfully pavé-set in p...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Diamond and Ruby Stacking Band Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Brilliant Diamond and Ruby Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Snake Ring 14k Gold Ruby Ring Serpent Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage snake ring crafted in 14k gold, featuring a ruby in a coiled snake design wrapping around the finger. Snake motifs have long been associated with renewal and wisdom, makin...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.35 ct Ruby Semi Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Spaced out round rubies appear to be floating on this 14k white gold wedding band.
Ruby, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.95 Ct. Round Center Ruby and 2.10 Ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Cocktail Ring with a 0.95 ct. Center Round Ruby and 2.10 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45 Carat Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a beautiful 1.45 carat Ruby at the center. Framed by 1 row of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise East West Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with round diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total and one marquise shaped ruby weighing 0.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Cluster Rose Style Ring with Carved Gold Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Metal: 14K ✔ Shank Width: 2.3mm ✔ Shank Depth: 1.0mm ✔ Ring Size: 7.5 ✔ Ring Weight: 4.7 grams ✔ Stone Count: 31 ✔ Ruby Weight: 1.70ctw (approx.) ✔ Ruby Cut: Round, br...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Ballerina Ring Double Halo Baguette & Round Diamonds in Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold ballerina ring with one center, slightly oval, brilliant-cut ruby 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.14 Carat Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond ring! The 2.14 carat crimson red Ruby is set in a four prong basket mounting, with a single round brilliant Diamond on each side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold GIA Elongated Oval Burma Ruby Marquise & Round Diamond Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red - Burma - Heated - 1.29ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.53ctw Oval Ruby w/ Baguette & Round Diamond Flared Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - Heated - 1.51ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Pearl Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. This late 19th century ring features a fabulous .50 carat ruby paired with natural pearls. The look is vintage chic at its antique best. Finely fashioned,...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Nice Platinum 0.96ctw Oval Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.70ct (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 12 Round Brilliant Cut & 4 Marquise Cut - Pave & ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Retro Solid Yellow Gold Large 2.40ctw Round Ruby Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in color - Red Color - 2.40ctw (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Marquise Cut Ruby Clustered Dome Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Ruby and diamond Ruby Shape: Marquise Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum Ruby Variety: Ruby Ruby Quantity: 12 rubies Ruby Total...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,650 / set
Gold, Sapphire & Ruby Stacking Rings
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair/set of 14-karat yellow gold and 14-karat pink gold sapphire and ruby stacking rings with a 'V' or Chevron design, circa 1970s. A great set to wear together (as demonst...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s 0.30 Carat Round Cut Rubies & Diamond Two‑Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This vintage ring from the 1970s showcases a graceful two‑stone design centered around a pair of vivid round‑cut rubies.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
NEW Solid 14k Rose Gold 0.25ctw Round Cut Blood Red Ruby Curved Cross Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared-Prong Set - Rich Blood Red Color Total Carat Weight: 0.25 (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,150Sale Price|21% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Pear Shape & Round Diamond Halo Halfway Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Pear & Natural Round Cut Diamond Halfway Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.35 Carats of natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Gold Octagon Burmese Ruby Cts 4.17 Round Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 32 round diamonds (0.08 cts) and 48 baguette diamonds (0.83 cts) that shimmer like starlight, framing 8 octagon-shaped rubies totaling 4.17 cts sourced from Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.80 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Dome ZicZac Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ZicZac ring showcasing three rows of round-shape 18 rubies and 15 diamonds, set in a band design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,384Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Crisscross Band Ring with Round Ruby & Diamond Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this contemporary X-band ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and set with 0.40 carats of vivid round-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Ring. Diamond French Ruby Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.9 Grams This exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
EFFY 14K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Band
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 23 round cut= 1.74cttw Diamonds: 62 round cut= 0.62cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the ring measures 9.95mm wide at the...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Round-cut Ruby Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
At the heart of this exquisite ring is a captivating round-cut ruby, weighing 1.13 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.05ctw Marquise & Square Cut Ruby w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Ruby - 1 Marquise & 10 Square Step Cut - Bezel & Channel Set - Clean Vivid Red Color - 1.48ctw (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A striking Art Deco ring featuring a 2.07-carat oval ruby, framed by 0.72 carats of baguette-cut diamonds and 0.27 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ring has been crafted in platinum. The antique style pierced decorated frame is ornamented with three Old European cut diamonds alternating...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Solid Platinum 1.18ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond 9.2mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (7) Natural Genuine Rubies- Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Brilliant Vivid Red Color - 0.68ctw (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Channel ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$684Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.03 CTW Round Cut Ruby Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.03 CTW Round Cut Ruby Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.03 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.27 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Specifications : Diamond Color : White Diamond Weight : 3.25 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Ruby Weight : Natural 4.02 Carats Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Amethyst Round Ruby Cabochon Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique style ring with a Big Natural Engraved Oval Shape Amethyst ,measuring 22 mm. x 18 mm x 14 mm. and weighing 41 Carats with a nice Round Ruby Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. French Ruby Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.95 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.55 Carat...
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold ring with a center approx. 2.20ct ruby (measuring 8 x 7.6 x 4.1mm), surrounded with approx. 0.76ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6.75, ring top - 21mm x 22mm. M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Platinum 1.85ct Ruby Ring MF07-062926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a touch of old fashioned elegance to any ensemble with this antique ring. Intricate metalwork fills the Platinum setting with an array of dynamic details. A pair of Ruby gemstone...
Ruby, Platinum
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
HUGE natural ruby ring 16.9mm custom designer ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Designer ring with natural rubies weighing 5.80 carats, 100% natural and untreated and diamonds weighing 0.34 carats in 18KT yellow gold, ring is size 6 with width of 16.9mm This rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite platinum ring featuring two vibrant ruby center stones totaling 0.96 carats, flanked by sparkling baguette diamonds totaling 1.68 carats. This elegant design balances th...
Ruby, Platinum
Natkina Ruby Diamond Impressive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 76-RND 57-0,59-5/6A Ruby 1-0,77 Т(4)/5A Weight 5,6 grams Size 16.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable cluster ring meticulously crafted from platinum. At its heart lies a captivating ruby, radiating a deep red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified .72ct Round diamond Ruby Band 14kt 12412*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified .72ct Natural Diamond Ring. Report #5234279943 Vs-2 Clarity Q-R Range Color Side Diamonds: .40ct. H-color Vs-2 clarity. 1.16ct Natural Rubies (Heated). 14kt yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
French Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring. The center ruby is 0.78 carats. The total weight of the ring is 4.64 grams. The ring size is US 6.25.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Orianne 18K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby and Round Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Orianne Collins
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Orianne Material: 18K white gold Ruby: 1 pear cut= 1.01ct Diamonds: 88 round cut= 0.31cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.0 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensions: the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum 1.66ct Round Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Slightly Purple Red Color - 0.95ctw (exact) (45) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Large Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K oOo Ruby Diamond Ring with Certification Papers. Stamped Cartier 750
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Round Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Band Ring sz4
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 5 Rubies, 5 Sapphires & 5 Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.3-2...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.17 Carat Ruby 0.20 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.17 Carat Round Brilliant 0.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.17 C...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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