Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An evocative antique ring with two gold hearts, accented by a natural ruby and rose cut diamond bound together with a delicately rendered silver-topped diamond bow.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold 0.94ct Diamond and 0.64ct Ruby Cluster Ring, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand 14K white gold marquise-shaped cluster ring from the 1960s showcases a stunning combination of diamonds and rubies, embodying elegance and substantial beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal and Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Description Australian Opal and Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds 14K Gold with Matt Finish Band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
I don't know the exact details (there is no certificate), but the ring is pure 14K White gold, a little over 1 carat Ruby, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval cabochon ruby and pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.50 g.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite, beautiful, fine Ruby and Diamond Ring Material 14K White Gold Diamond 0.41ctw Ruby 1.08ctw Ring Size 6.75 Weight: 4.9 grams Gender Women Condition New, never worn Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.67ctw Ruby and 0.53ctw Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Gold Vintage Pave Diamond and Ruby Fox Head Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This striking ring features a sterling silver fox head with 27 pave rose-cut diamonds that are bead set (approximately .5mm to 1mm each) and 2 ruby eyes (approximately 1.5 mm each).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ruby 0.4ct & Diamond 0.45ct Ring, New Creation
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 0.36ct & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Raja's Empire 6.1ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A truly show-stopping piece, this 6.1-carat ruby ring with its diamond halo embodies bold glamour and timeless opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Retro Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a Securely Hand set 1 Carat Cabochon Ruby, accented by Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.30tcw an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Spinner Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power, creativity and body heat that is used t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Enjoy the beauty and sparkle created by Nari Fine Jewels, 0.40 carat oval ruby and diamond ring crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Red Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 10 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,059Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Vintage White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with Filigree
Located in Sewickley, PA
This charming vintage ring features a vibrant round ruby set at the center of an elegant 14K white gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.64ct
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.64ct This ring has a natural Round/Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 1.10 carats and natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Retro Bezel Square Ruby and Diamond Bordered Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This handsome retro style ring is set with four square faceted, pinkish red color rubies, approximately 0.28 TCW, bezel set, and bordered with a frame of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring 3.14cttw 14K White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Total Carat Weight: 3.14cttw Total Ruby Weight: 2.67ct Total Diamond Carat Weight: .47ct Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1920 Antique-style ruby and diamond Peacock ring is beautifully crafted in warm rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mens Vintage Ruby and Diamond Retro Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 10.86 mm Total Weight: 9.5 Grams Gemstone Speci...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Dog Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.23 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.04 ct. Ring size is US 5.5 We can...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 4.15cts & Diamond 0.45cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 4.15 CTS DIAMOND: 0.45 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 2.45 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view the lat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.50tcw Burmese Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features Burmese rubies totaling approximately 1.50 carats, accented by diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .80ct Cut: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Vintage Art Deco Ring 1900s
Located in Sewickley, PA
Striking and richly detailed, this vintage Art Deco inspired ring showcases a dramatic marquise-shaped design accented with vivid rubies and sparkling diamonds. The elongated navette...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Marquise Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Height: 9.7 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 0.74ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Color...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic Halo Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Comfortable, elegant, and full of color — a perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection. Details: • 14K white gold • Size 7.75 • Natural ruby approx. 0.28ct • 30 natural diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby 4.15ct & Diamond 0.45ct Halo Ring, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 4.15 CTS DIAMOND: 0.45 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 2.45 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: K
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural 0.30cts Ruby & 0.15cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, radiant-shaped Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a Ruby gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .89ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .34ct Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring features a vivid ruby cluster design accented with round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Flower Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Flower Ring with ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver is simple yet a very charming ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,832Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Pear Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold ring. It features 1 pear shape ruby weighing 1.46 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 0.70tcw Ruby & Diamond Floral Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage ruby and diamond floral ring crafted in solid 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10ct Natural Untreated Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10Ct Natural Untreated Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $2500.00 Ruby Treatment: Untreated Total Pear Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.57 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.57 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $8,000.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.15 Carats Ruby Measures:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Ruby Center and Double Diamond Row Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size: 7.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 11 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.22 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $5,000.00 Total Natural Emerald Cut Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.00 Carat Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.75 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.75 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,900.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 7.00 Carats (lead glass filled) Ruby Measures: 12 x...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 3.30ct Unheated Thai Ruby and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A vivid celebration of color and brilliance, this exceptional Mid-Century ring showcases a magnificent 3.30 carat unheated Thai ruby, certified by GIA and accompanied by its report. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural round ruby is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold ring. Ideal for daily casual wear. Image is enlarged for a closer look Ethically sourced natural gem ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$5,457Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Mosaic Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. It features 31 round cut rubies weighing 2.03 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Ct Ruby Channel Band Natural Ruby Diamond Band 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Diamond Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring, Channel Set Ruby Band, Natural Diamond Accent Ring** Elegant, vibrant, and timeless, this 14K yellow gold ruby and diamond band ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.20 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, 1.26 Carats
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has Natural Oval Cut Rubies that weigh 1.09 carats and 4 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.17 carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H) The total carat weight of the ring is 1.26 carat...
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
7.10 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.10 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring Suggested Replacement Value $2,500.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.70 Carats Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,800.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats (lead glass filled) Ruby Measure...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
9.00 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.00 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.40 Carats Natural Oval Red Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ruby treatment:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Tone 14k White and Yellow Gold 1.41ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of classic elegance, this vintage two-tone ring is crafted in 14K yellow and white gold. At its center rests a richly colored oval-cut ruby, securely held in wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
4.50 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.90 Carat Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby treatm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6.60 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.30 Carats Ruby Measures: 11x 9mm (Lead Glass Fil...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.40 Carats Impressive Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $4,000.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.00 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k White Gold 1.09ct Burmese Ruby and 1.25ctw White & Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14k white gold ring features a 1.09ct oval Burmese ruby center stone set in warm rose gold prongs, creating a rich focal point with vivid red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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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