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. Rubies weigh 2.80 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.75 carats in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ruby diamond ring can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,182Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
0.68tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a romantic ruby and diamond ring. Created in solid 14 karat gold, this ring showcases numerous princess cut ruby's in a channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 14k Yellow Gold 1.04Ct Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Open Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a total of 1.04 carats of pear-cut rubies accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds on the open band.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Iconic BMW Circle Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A rare branded piece of Automotive Lifestyle Jewelry. Featuring the iconic BMW roundel logo Hand set with .60tcw Diamonds and .12tcw Rubies. Hand-crafted 18K 750 Go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finest Ruby and Diamond Band Ring White Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Set in a white gold 14K, total Ring Weight: 7.9 Grams. Wide: 12 mm Size: 7.75 Condition: Used / Excellent ~ Estate
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Modernist Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Modernist brutalist ring with inset diamond, rubies and emeralds in a wide 14k yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and diamond engagement ring handcrafted in 14k white gold.
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
2.04 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Bypass Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Exquisite 2 Stone Bypass Halo Ring with 2 Cushion Cut natural Rubies and 2 Tapered Baguette Diamonds surrounded by 86 round brilliant diamonds around the halo and down the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$12,542Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby Trio and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cuts = 0.15cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6 (please allow two additional shipping days for si...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vow Collection Ring: 0.57 Carat Diamond and 1 Carat Ruby in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gold Setting: Crafted with precision in elegant 14K white gold, the setting provides a sophisticated and timeless backdrop for both the diamonds and the ruby, enhancing their natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Oval Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring is finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a vivid 4.69 carat oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Retro Style Old Euro Cut Diamond and Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Set in two-tone 14k solid gold. Details: - Metal: 14k gold - Size: 6 - Weight: 6.10 grams Diamond Details: - Carat: 0.38 ctw - Cut: Round Ruby Details: - Carat: 0.24 ctw - Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Citrine, Ruby, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 54ct
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 14K yellow gold ring set with one rectangular scissors cut citrine weighing approximately 54ct, accented on either side by two rows of rubies, and one row of diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a vibrant cluster of rubies with a total stone weight of 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Square .74ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Square Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Ruby 0.15ctw Diamond 0.05ctw Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring is designed as a six-petal flower, each petal formed by a rich pinkish-red rubies set within rounded gold bezels. At the center sits a small round diamond, adding subtle spa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer Marquise Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage EFFY Designer Marquise Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring. Hand set with 3.00tcw Marquise Cut Red Rubies and .08tcw Diamonds on shank.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$496Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond Stacking Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond Stacking Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.44 carats and diamonds of 0.11 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Flanking the center stone are two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 0.64 carats and two baguette diamonds on each side weighing 0.21 carats in total, Made in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Flanking the center stone are two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 0.64 carats and two baguette diamonds on each side weighing 0.21 carats in total, Made in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 1.73cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Oval Ruby: 4.10cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
Red Ruby and Diamond Studded in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby encased in prong with diamonds studded in 14k gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Retro Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1940's. Unique retro ring with old european cut diamonds, single cut diamonds and lab grown rubies which are period appropriate.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Platinum 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Ring, Unisex, USA, 0.15ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Ring. The ring features a belt buckle design with a bead set center diamond and two accent square-cut rubies bezel-set along the insid...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$764Sale Price|20% Off
Minimalist Ruby Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 4.5x3.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring is made with solid 14K Gold and natural Earth mined SI / G-H diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Two-in-One 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Natural Ruby and Diamond Multi Wear Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.8 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby and 0.65 Carat Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s ruby ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing a substantial 7.97 grams and measuring a size 6.5, this piece makes a confident statement whether worn for a special occasion or as a signature jewel. Metal: 14K Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby And Diamond Cocktail Ring 7 piece round rubies 0.33 total diamond weight. Size 6 Height: 25 mm Width: 18 mm 8 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Oval Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
While the gallery features intricate scrollwork, the lustrous shank of this 14k white gold three stone ring is adorned with diamond accents for enhanced allure.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Gold Ruby 1.52ct & Diamond 0.26ct Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.70 Ct Impressive Natural Untreated Ruby & Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carats Impressive Natural Untreated Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 1.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Untreated Center Ruby Measures: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Madagascar Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.94cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ruby: 1 oval cut = 2.22ct GIA: 5234356261 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Oval Ruby and Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold Oval Ruby and Three-Stone Diamond Ring Description: This classic three-stone style ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a prominent central oval-cut ruby showc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 1.13ctw Two-Stone Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Pear Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,361Sale Price|20% Off
2.2cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Madagascar ruby with diamond accents in solid 14k gold—dramatic, fiery, and absolutely unapologetic. 🔥💎 Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Madagascar Ruby Treatment: F...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.90cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Ruby: 1 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,155Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning Solid 14K Gold ring featuring a vivid 7×5 mm oval Mozambique ruby elegantly accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Ring 0.40 total diamond weight. Size 6.5 3.70 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
6.64ct Diamond Sapphire Emerald & Ruby 14K Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 14K white gold, this exquisite eternity ring features a harmonious blend of diamonds, blue sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, totaling 6.64 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Freeform Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby And Diamond Free Form Ring 0.15 Total diamond weight. Size 8 4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Set Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant estate 14K gold stacking ring set featuring diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald bands, perfect for versatile, layered styling.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Framed by a vivid Ruby Halo, this Pink Amethyst Ring showcases a luminous Emerald Cut Amethyst accented by brilliant Diamond Shoulders in 14K rose gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000Sale Price|29% Off
Sapphire Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14K White Gold, 5.87 Carats, 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring is set in 14K White Gold. It features a Oval cut Sapphire weighing in at 2.67 Carats, flanked by 2 Rubys square cut and weighing 0.70 carats a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Ruby Stones and Diamonds. 0.24 Total diamond weight. Size 5 2.82 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring Size 5.75 2.91 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Palladium Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Retro diamond and ruby 14k rose gold and palladium band ring. 16 square cut rubies with a row of 5 diamonds in the center and 2 accent diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Palladium
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Princess Diamond Ruby Band
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K rose gold and features 1 princess cut diamond weighing 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby And Diamond Ring Size 6.25 2.54 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Genuine Ruby Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.49 carats and diamonds of 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Three Round Ruby's and Diamonds . Size 7 3 grams total weight.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
$860Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Round Cut Ruby Ring and Halo Diamond Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Diamond Ruby Ring in 14k gold featuring natural ruby of 0.55 carats and diamonds of 0.39 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Pear and 0.13 Carat Square Ruby Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 6x4 mm Pear-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.50 carat, 2.0 mm Square-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
One Of Kind Ruby and Diamond Pave Disc Ring Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Shank of this ring is in 14K yellow gold Ring Size: 7 ( can be resized ) 14Kt: 2.9, D:0.75 Ruby: 8.50cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural Burmese Ruby gems surrounded by magnificent Old Mine Cut Diamonds of stunnin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K white gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that follow the length of the fing...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ethiopian Opal 5.66ct Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking navette ring centred on a vivid Ethiopian opal cabochon weighing approximately 5.66cts carats, displaying strong and lively play-of-colour. Details • Centre stone: Ethio...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 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.
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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