Gaetano Chiavetta Rubellite and Diamond Flaming Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful rubellite and diamond ring. The setting of the ring is in a Georgian style and features a centralised pear shaped rubellite which is flanked by two old cut d...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rubellite Ring With Diamonds 2.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rubellite: 2.58 Carats Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rubellite Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Rubellite Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and centered by a 1.60ct rubellite tourmaline accented with 0.72ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center oval brilliant rubellite tourmaline, approximately 4.83cts.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold This ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features an oval rubellite tourmaline secured in a prong setting, surrounded by...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cats Eye Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adding to that are 0.24 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set on its sides adding brilliance and sparkle to the ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
3.92 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking 3.92 carat oval rubellite tourmaline diamond cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
$24,500 / item
41.19 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in 41.19 carats Rubellite and illuminated with 1.9 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Platinum Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 5.75 2.43 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Platinum Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 5.75 2.43 TCW Certified $4,950 911025 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
20 Carat Rubellite and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Warm hues of magenta rubellite are peppered with brilliant white diamonds atop a polished mounting of 18 karat rose gold.
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AIG Certified 5.00 Ct Untreated Rubellite Tourmaline2.60 Ct Diamonds Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubellite Tourmalines and Diamonds ring in a contemporary design, so elegant and modern.
Diamond, Rubelite
Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Sunburst 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A super gem rubellite weighing 4.16 carats takes center stage.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rubellite Tourmaline Platinum Contemporary Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut rubellite tourmaline weighing approximately 12.05 carats - transparent medium reddish pink Prong set in basket and flanked by bead set half moon cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 10.51ct Rubellite and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.9 Grams Stone: 10.51ct Rubellite & 0.25tcw Diamond Stone Grade H/I VS-SI Diamond Band Width: 15.5 x 20mm Size: 8 Hallmark: 18K Metal: XRF Tested, Ranges 16-18k Gold I...
Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond 18K White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating dome ring featuring 12.30 carats of round and oval rubellite.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamrusa White Gold Ring with Rubellite, Black Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds
By Diamrusa
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Brand: Diamrusa - Year: 2009 - Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 19.6 grams - Gemstones : - 1 Oval-Cut Rubellite — 5.13 ct - 60 Baguette-Cut Diamonds — 3.12 ct total...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Carved Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Carved Rubellite Tourmaline approx. 6.0 Carats Diamonds: Approx. 0.40 Carat Total Weight Weight: 25.22 Grams Ring Size: 7 Origin: Italy Period: ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Rubellite and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on a natural oval purplish-red tourmaline—commonly referred to in the trade as 'Rubellite'—this elegant ring is accented with brilliant round diamonds and crafted in 18K go...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
12.33 Carat Pear Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A magnificent 12.33 carat pear-cut rubellite tourmaline takes center stage in this cocktail ring, encircled by a halo of dazzling white brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.96 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.96 Carat Cushion Checkerboard Cut Rubellite Tourmaline and Round Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Ring in Size 7.75.
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, Platinum
18.2 carats Rubellite with Natural Diamonds Cocktail ring jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Rubellite 18.20 Carats Diamond Jewelry Ring Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Ring size US 7 Weight Stone - 18.20 carats Diamond Weight: 0.87 carats total Round brilliant diamonds - 0...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Diamond Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring Oval 18K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The grand total diamond weight for the ring is 3.23 carats. The top of the ring measures 27mm North-South, ring size 6.75 (can easily be resized by your jeweler), and this gorgeous ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.65 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a large 15.65 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline with a Diamond Halo.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,682Sale Price|28% Off
5.92 Carat Rubellite Diamond Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Exquisite 5.92-carat rubellite and diamond ring featuring a stunning pear-cut rubellite at its center, encircled by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
10.96 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Accent Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.96 Carat Cushion Checkerboard Cut Rubellite Tourmaline and Round Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Ring in Size 7.75.
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Tourmaline, Platinum
Natural 0.68cts Diamond & Rubellite 1.55cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a rubellite gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
11.41 Carat Cushion Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A striking 11.41 carat cushion-cut rubellite tourmaline, glowing with a vivid pink-red hue, takes center stage in this extraordinary ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Rubellite Ring With Diamonds 2.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rubellite: 2.24 Carats Diamond: 0.36 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.44 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
10.44 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring A juicy and vibrant rubellite tourmaline takes center stage.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Pink Rubellite Tourmaline 14K Gold Band This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth mined Pink Rubellite Tourmaline a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.25 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 16k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Rubellite Tourmaline Carat Weight: 9.25 Cut: Oval faceted Color: strongly purplish Red Clarity: Transp...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Platinum 6.92 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking celebration of color and craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. platinum ring showcases a magnificent oval rubellite tourmaline of extraordinary presence and vivid satu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Natural Rubellite Ring With Diamonds 2.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rubellite: 2.24 Carats Diamond: 0.36 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing av...
Rubelite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Rubellite Tourmaline Ring 3 TCW 14k Gold Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline Diamond Ring 3 TCW 14k Gold Certified $3,450 912277 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” mor...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,769Sale Price|20% Off
LEYSER 18k Rose Gold Rubellite Mandarin Garnet Diamond Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This exquisite 18k Rose Gold ring (19.38g) features: - 1 Rubellite Cabochon (round, 10mm, 4.60ct) - 8 faceted Mandarin Garnets (oval, 5x4mm, 3.52ct) - 16 brilliant-cut Diamonds (1mm...
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 5.03 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Sparkling round brilliant cut white diamonds pave-prong set in a floating halo give this vibrant ring a dazzling cluster look, all atop a slim band amplifying this enviable center de...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18.79 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 18.79 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline with a Diamond Halo on a Double Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Rubellite Ring With Diamonds 2.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rubellite: 2.24 Carats Diamond: 0.36 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,950 / item
5.3 Carat Rubellite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set with 5.85 carat rubellite & .53 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,097Sale Price|29% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Rubellite and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k rose gold (7.17g) ring is set with 1x fine Rubellite (facetted, cushion, 8.5mm, 2.51ct) + 26x Diamonds (brillant-cut, 1-2mm, G(VS, 0.32ct).
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5.28ct Rubellite, Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional statement ring is a bold and highly desirable example of fine colored stone jewelry, centered by a remarkable 5.28 carat rubellite tourmaline with vivid, saturated c...
Diamond, Rubelite, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.56 Carat Cushion Shaped Tourmaline Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 12.56 carat Cushion shaped natural Tourmaline Rubellite cocktail ring, with White Diamonds. The centre stone has a great shine, lustre to it which really brings out the br...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.5 18k Gold 3.11 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6.5 18k Gold 3.114 TCW Women Certified $3,950 913131 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothin...
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 6.5 18k Gold 1.04 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 6.5 18k Gold 1.04 TCW Women Certified $1,550 821768 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, 11ct, Signed Hubert
Located in Plantation, FL
This stunning 18K yellow gold cocktail ring is centered by a magnificent 11.00 carat oval rubellite tourmaline, displaying rich, saturated pink-red color and excellent clarity.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Blue Book Rubellite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 2011
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
The oval stone is surrounded by 7 melee-set rubellites and 24 pink sapphires with 273 diamonds decorating the shoulders and shank.
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Estate 18K White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of high jewelry design, this estate statement ring features a vibrant 14.50-carat oval-cut rubellite tourmaline at its center, radiating a rich red hue with except...
Diamond, Tourmaline
14k Yellow Gold 3.03ct Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a 3.03 carat rubellite tourmaline accented by 0.48 carat total weight of pink sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Rubellite 5.55ct & Diamond 0.78ct Ring in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
GW= 6.710gm NW= 5.444gm Rubellite= 5.55cts Diamond = 0.78cts CODE=ZO FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dior Diorella 45ct Rubellite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
Enhancing the ring's allure are diamond flowers, meticulously set to catch and reflect light.
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sunita Nahata Rubellite Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection of rings features the most radiant rubelites. These gemstones show a magnificant and regal deep red colour, and the yellow gold and diamond accents makes these pieces...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.29 Carat Pear Cut Rubellite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
4.29 Carat Pear-Cut Rubellite and Diamond Halo Ring This exquisite ring features a lustrous 4.29 carat pear-cut pink rubellite, surrounded by a sparkling 2.27 carat diamond halo.
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Rubellite Ring MF12-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This impeccably crafted ring is filled with romantic details. A heart-shaped 3.35 carat Rubellite gemstone makes a statement at the center of the opulent 14K Yellow Gold setting.
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.11 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
AIG Certified 3.50 Ct Rubellite Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamonds ring, in Art Deco design, so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$10,388Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 7.50 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your elegance with our stunning rubellite tourmaline and diamonds ring. Gems are perfectly matched, creating a harmonious display of color and brilliance.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
7.36 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Statement Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 7.36 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
18K Gold Rubellite Diamond Keshi Pearl Handmade Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
However, we recommend not to since it will take more time till delivery. 18K Gold Rubellite, Diamond Handmade Ring Weight 11.19g Size 16.5mm 1 Rubellite TL 2.29ct, 34 Diamond Rd 0...
Diamond, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Syna Rubellite and Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Diamond 0.4 carat approx. Ring size - US 6.5, can be sized as per request Limited edition Encompassing 18 karat yellow gold, this limited-edition ring showcases a Rubellite of appro...
Topaz, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rubelite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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