3.97 Carat Oval-Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The broad setting tapers into a polished 14k white-gold shank for a balanced profile. ★ MATERIALS ★ Natural Ruby — Oval Cut — 3.12 ct — Red Natural Diamond — Round Cut — 0.85 ct — F...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2478 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 5.13 gm 14k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 3.94 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.70 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 5.27 ct Ring S...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.88 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.88 Total Carat Diamond and Ruby Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold -0.18 Carat Round Natural Diamonds, G-H Color, I1 Clarity -0.70 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby -Size 7.0 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 9.1ct Oval Cabochon Turquoise & Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This handmade cocktail ring features a 9.1-carat oval cabochon turquoise and rubies, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Delicate milgraining and hand pierced. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.50 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 10 round cut = 0.52cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2-3 Ruby: oval cut = 1.30cttw Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby 0.75cttw Diamond 0.17cttw Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold SZ7
Located in New York, NY
This shimmering ruby and diamond anniversary band is crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Baguette Band Ring in 14K White Gold Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking band ring features a refined alternating pattern of five vibrant natural baguette-cut rubies totaling 0.78 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bold red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast and are set in 14k white gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Halo Art Deco Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating contrast defines this Blue Topaz Ruby Ring, showcasing a cushion-cut center topaz framed by vibrant rubies, sparkling diamond accents, and 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.89 Carat Ruby & Diamond Half- Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band ring features 2.89 carats of natural rubies, set in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Pave Diamond Art Deco Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut ruby is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from within a sparkling halo of bright round brilliant cut diamonds punctuated east and west...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with ruby and old mine cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 10.25 - EU 20 (63) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Oval 4.91ctw Scallop Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Note: If sized down, the ring's shank will become oval in shape. Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring Handcrafted in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tiny Pear Diamond Halo Ruby Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.07 carats and diamond of 0.05 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Precious Ruby Stackable Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Precious Ruby Stackable Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.59 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleek Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Diamond Ruby Stackable Engagement Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.79 carats and diamonds of 0.9 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel Swallow Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 3.10 carat diamond ruby emerald sapphire 14k white gold flip ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in sleek 14k white gold, the ring embodies a unique versatility, allowing the wearer to alternate between classic diamond sparkle and vibrant gemstone color.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Ruby Diamond Ring Gift for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.65 carats and diamonds of 0.18 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with synthetic ruby amd brilliat cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with synthetic ruby and 16 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.60ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU. 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The front of the rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Natural Red Ruby and Diamond engagement ring handcrafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Dainty Baguette Ruby & Diamond Stackable Half Eternity Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity ring features 5 baguette cut rubies totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a central iridescent opal embellished with pretty ruby stone and glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 8X10 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Ruby stone (1pcs) 3.55 Carat, and Round-Cut Prong Setting (16pc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Celebrate Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Each side and shoulders set off with round diamond with milgrain edge. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.70 g.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 14K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating and vibrant vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed as an overlapping double floral motif.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.32 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Certified Natural Red Ruby and Diamonds Halo Cluster Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamonds Halo Ring 14k White Gold. The Ruby weights 0.50ct and the Diamonds weight approx 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.74 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Natural Ruby—Oval Cut—3.10 ct—Red Natural Diamond—Round Cut—0.64 ct—FG—VS-SI Total carat weight: 3.74 ct Metal: 14k solid gold ★ DIMENSIONS ★ Maximum width: 19 mm B...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 2.75ctw Diamond & Ruby Insert Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning ring can be worn alone or can be inserted into its unique, 14k gold, ruby insert piece in which certainly makes an incredible statement on the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Impressive Mid-Century Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This stunning Mid-Century ring, crafted around 1945, showcases a beautiful arrangement of rubies and diamonds meticulously set in lustrous 14-karat yellow gold. The ring is adorned w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Cut Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby sapphire diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut This vintage ring circa the 1940s is finely crafted in solid 14K Rose gold (stamped and also carefully guaranteed).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern 1.14 Ct Octagon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Gold Leaf Motif Design
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a vibrant emerald-cut ruby 1.14 ct as the centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400 / item
14 Karat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat ruby and diamond ring, containing 5 marquise cut rubies weighing .45pts. and 6 round full cut diamonds weighing .30pts. bezel set with milgrain. This ring is a size 8 but w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
0.28 Carat Marquise-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 6x3 Marquise-cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.28 Carat and Round-Cut Diamond (3 pcs) 0.06 Carat accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.12 Carat Square-Cut Ruby With Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 2.5 mm (1 pcs) 0.12 carat Square-Cut Prong Setting Ruby, along with Natural Round-cut white Diamond (19 Pcs) 0.15 Carat accent stones for a lovely ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to the center with three square shaped rubies in bezel set surrounded by eight diamond h...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique oval cut ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this antique-style halo engagement ring is a delicate ode to vintage beauty. At its heart, a luminous 3.25 carats pink tourmaline is set in classic prongs, glow...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and synthetic Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the glamorous world of Retro style with this stunning Ring, crafted in 14k yellow Gold and Platinum. This captivating piece features a center Old mine Diamond, approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.21 Ct Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Promise ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond and gemstones Eternity ring, Diamond and gemstones band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade je...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This architectural gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a prominent 3.10-carat ov...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$25,500 / item
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .82 carats ruby and 4.12 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 6.5 and may be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Ring, 10.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies lab grown ruby ring with diamonds and pink topaz in 14k yellow gold setting.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K 585 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ruby Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 13.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Two Stone Sapphire and Ruby Open Ring with Diamond Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A stunning expression of contrast and harmony, this open-style ring in 14k white gold features two captivating gemstones—one vivid royal blue oval-cut blue sapphire and one radiant s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Statement Ruby Cocktail Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.74 carats and diamonds of 0.4 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Ruby Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 1.25ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natu...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93tcw AAA+ 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Stacking Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14k solid, yellow gold; this ring features 100% genuine, AAA+ quality, Burma rubies that are set in strong white gold prongs.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Freeform Contemporary Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with Rubies and Diamonds. 0.03 total diamond weight. Size 6.5 3.57 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.07 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Double Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 10 rubies and 11 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.07 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.01 carats in total. A ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.95 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Solitaire Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Natural Ruby—Oval Cut—3.28 ct—Red Natural Diamond—Round Cut—0.67 ct—FG—VS-SI Total Carat Weight: 3.95 ct Metal: 14k solid gold ★ DIMENSIONS ★ Maximum Width: 17.80 mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 2.39ct Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold by Roshe Jewels
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply beautiful Ruby Diamond Ring with an Oval Cut 1.76 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 30 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.63 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Snake ring in 14k white gold mounted with all diamonds and a ruby on the head.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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