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
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
Victorian 0.90ct Ruby & Old Mine-cut 1.80ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Victorian ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - Approx 0.90ct oval-cut ruby, unheated, Burmese origin - Halo of Old Mine-cut diamonds, approx 1.80ct total (G-H-I / VS2-SI1) - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Ruby Ring Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ruby Ring with Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight. Size 6.5 2.92 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
beautiful yellow gold flower ring with rubies and diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold a dreamlike creation, a 14-karat yellow gold ring that exudes unrivaled elegance and grace. This enchanting ring is a masterpiece of refinement, boasting a motif that showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 rose cuts= 2.46cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI2 Sapphire: oval cut = 1.74cttw Ruby: 10 round cut = 0.20cttw Dimensions: ring top me...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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
Oval Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired 14K Rose White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fanciful contemporary, Art Deco inspired ring sees a raised an opulent 2.20 carat oval but bright pink tourmaline surrounded by sparkling round diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Rubies Opal Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 14k yellow gold mounted with opal in the center surrounded by a rubies and diamonds crown.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$180,800Sale Price|20% Off
15.5 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon on Bombé Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a centering 15.5 carat star ruby set on a sculpted gold and diamond bombé 14K yellow gold mounting making for a magical statement piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Untreated Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Untreated Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.51 carats and diamond of 0.05 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimal Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimal oval-cut ruby solitaire ring, crafted in 14K solid yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crescent Moon Diamond and Gemstone Ring / Minimalist ring / Gold crescent moon ring / Lucky ring / moon ring/ Gift for her / Pave setting ring Crescent ring, Moon ring, Handmade jew...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 56.81 Ct Star Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Ring With Star Ruby and Diamonds Set in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Ct Round Shape Ruby and Diamond Three Row Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing two rows of round-shape 18 diamonds and one row of 10 vibrant rubies in the middle, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.80 carats and Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.81 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 13 rubies and 14 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 0.81 carats and Diamonds weigh 0.70 carats total. A bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.66 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 9 rubies and 10 diamonds, set in a band design. Rubies weigh 1.66 carats and Diamonds weigh 1.49 carats total. A bril...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gemistry 1.7 Ct. Oval Ruby & Diamond Split Shank Solitaire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Gemistry solitaire ring set on 14k yellow gold boasts of an oval, 1.7 carat ruby in the center, encased in a halo of micro pave round, brilliant cut diamonds with rhodium prongs .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.94 Carat Ruby and 1.74 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Ruby ring, 1.94 carats, diamond ring, 1.74 carats, 14K yellow gold, GRS certified.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Heirloom Jewelry - 3.12cts Burma Ruby Ring w Natural Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Ruby Treatment: Heated Weight: 3.12cts Head Size: 10x8mm Shape: Oval Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Burma Metal: 14k-3.13g Diamond Cou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Octagon Cut Halo Diamond Ruby Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Classic Octagon Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.97 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY 14K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring with Two Stackable Bands
By Effy
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful three-ring set featuring a signed EFFY ruby and diamond band in 14K rose gold, paired with two minimalist unbranded stacking rings for a chic, layered look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You're looking at an outstanding vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.98 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby with 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 Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.98 carat and Round-cut White Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds and Rubies.
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
3.72 Carat Cluster Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Floral Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This natural ruby and diamond statement ring features an oval-cut ruby at its center, secured in a four-prong yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Band Sz 7 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ring Estate Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nave Diamond and Ruby Chain Link Ring
By Renn New York
Located in Miami, FL
This 14k gold ring with chain link detail has .24 carats natural diamond and .21 carats ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Genuine Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in Solid 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.25 carats and diamonds of 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Impressive Classic Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 9-RND-0,05-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,005ct Weight 2.1 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NAT...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Flower Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 8.5 Wide Cigar Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish ruby & diamond flower band (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. 12 diamonds total an estimated 0.96 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarity).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.62 CTW Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 14K Gold Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut rubies Old mine cut diamonds weigh approximately 2.12 carats total O/P color with VS2 to SI1 clarity - set with talon p...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
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 7x5 mm Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 1.00 carat, Round-cut Hot Pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.7cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Stunning 6.7ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire White and Rose Gold Grapes Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
.SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
4.1cts Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Gorgeous 4.1ct star ruby ring in solid 14K gold, featuring a 10×8 mm oval cabochon with shimmering natural diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Starburst Pink Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
For this elevated cocktail ring, a spherical pink pearl takes center stage, surrounded by a ring of brilliant round diamonds and a starburst of rubies all set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural No Heat Burma Ruby 1.14ct Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring crafted in 14K white gold, set with a natural unheated ruby from Burma (Myanmar) weighing 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.53 Carat Solitaire Natural Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This natural ruby and diamond cocktail ring features a prominent oval-cut ruby displaying a rich pinkish-red hue, secured in a four-prong yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster ring features a 0.33-carat oval-cut ruby, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $4,734 / item
9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peach Orange Morganite & Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Set 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach color morganite center stone with round diamond and ruby halo crafted in gold.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 1.45ct Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Bypass Open Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring features a striking 1.45-carat pear-cut ruby, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Octagon Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.03 carats and diamond of 0.3 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.43 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Statement Halo Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Natural Ruby—Oval Cut—6.15 ct—Red Natural Diamond—Baguette Cut—0.54 ct—FG—VS-SI Natural Diamond—Round Brilliant Cut—0.34 ct—FG—VS-SI Natural Diamond—Marquise Cut—0.40...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Ruby Cluster Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring in 14k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of vintage charm and modern elegance, this exquisite ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and showcases a vivid 0.89 carat emerald-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,989Sale Price|32% Off
14 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold oval Ruby and diamond halo ring, containing 1 oval ruby of gem quality weighing .83pts. and 20 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold 1.44ct Five Row Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Width: 2.70 mm Head Measures: 14.90 mm x 18.65 mm Weight: 6.81 grams Ladies handmade filigreed 14K white gold five-across...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natural Rubies, and Diamonds. No hallmarks, band tested solid 14K Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Rose Gold Checkerboard Ruby Cocktail Ring, Approx 2.59ct
Located in Austin, TX
The decision to present all of this in a split shank 14k rose gold ring makes the ring stand out even more.
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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