$989Sale Price / item|60% Off
Oval cabochon ruby 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct oval cabochon ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby solitaire. Plain ruby ring.
Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold color meets vintage glamour in this striking Art Deco-style engagement ring. At its heart, a vivid ruby glows with passion, surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds that add t...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|31% Off
14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Tota weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has I color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. Box is not included. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect for the one who loves with passion and wears it beautifully. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 6.02 g.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|25% Off
"Love" Ring with Ruby Heart and Diamond Set in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Love" ring with 1 heart shape cut ruby weighing .40ts. and 28 round full cut diamonds weighing .25pts. spelling out "love".
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond Halo in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K rose gold, this sophisticated Peridot Diamond Ring combines the romance of an Art Deco Engagement Ring, the distinctive charm of a Ruby Halo Ring, and the timeless app...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.30 Carat Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Celebrate timeless elegance with this beautifully crafted diamond and ruby wedding band, fashioned in rich 14k yellow gold. 16 Sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling .30 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Shriners Masonic 14K Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Gentleman’s Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A distinctive vintage gentleman’s ring honoring the heritage and symbolism of the Shriners Masonic fraternity. Crafted in substantial 14-karat yellow gold, the ring features a richly...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with synthetich ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.62ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with synthetic ruby and 16 brilliant-cut diamonds - F/G - VS - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted from highly polished 14K yellow gold, the warm metal provides a luxurious contrast to the vivid red rubies and bright white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.48 carat diamond ruby 14k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s cocktail ring makes an unmistakable statement, its cluster of large round brilliant diamonds and deep red rubies rising in a dimensional wave across the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold 1970's Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
"This ring by Seaman Schepps is of cluster design, set with cabochon and variously-cut rubies, and a pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamond leaf 14k white gold Signed P.S.V. of Seaman ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Ruby Baguette and Diamond Ring Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Baguette and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.34 carats and diamonds of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with synthetich ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.56ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central synthetic ruby surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.56ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 – EU 18.25(57) detailed description: The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 2.06 g.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.90 Ct Ruby Diamond Delicate Band 14K Gold HI VS Diamond Ruby Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring Elegant, timeless, and effortlessly wearable, this 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ruby Ring showcases the rich crimson be...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,004Sale Price|20% Off
Double Snake Ring with Ruby and Diamond Accents: 14K Dual Yellow and White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Ruby Treatment: Heated Weight: 4/0.02cttw Shape: Round Hardness: 9 Metal: 14k-3.85g Diamond Count-Weight: 89/0.23cttw SKU: AJR1464-31...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.28 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.28 Carat Center Stone: Natural Ruby Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Diamond Count: 36 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Sett...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Marquise Ruby and Trillion Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Plantation, FL
Details: Center Stone: Natural Ruby Carat Weight: 1.90 carats Cut: Marquise Color: Purplish Red Treatment: Heated Origin: Thailand (GIA Certified) Certification: GIA Ruby Origi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.35 Carat Ruby Count: 7 Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Diamond Count: 29 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Setting Style: Pr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Gold 6.32 TCW GIA Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 14k Gold 6.32 TCW Size 6.5 and resizable GIA and GAL Certified $6,975 111872 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Authentic 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring with Marquise Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 4.09 cts Gemstone Size - 3.4X1.8 mm Diamond Weight - 0.79 cts Diamond size - 1.5 mm Gross W...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.60 Grams Ring Height: 11.5 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds. (Size 7.25)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 2.50 Ct. Ruby and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gold Cluster Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant cluster ring crafted in 14k white gold. The ring is set with 6 natural rubies totaling 1.06 ct, highlighted by 8 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.61 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.06 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 4.06-carat color-rich oval cut Ruby placed horizontally surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. 26 Diamonds weigh 1.62 ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Real Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Real Ruby and Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.51ct Oval Diamond and 2.10ctw Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.51ct Oval Diamond and 2.10ctw Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Oval Diamond and Ruby Two Row Cocktail Ring Material:14k Yellow Gold Style: 14k Y...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Ruby and Diamond Accent Women Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby and Diamond Accent Women Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.88 carats and diamonds of 0.1 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.80ct Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo Accents 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, centered with an oval ruby-tone gemstone of approximately 1.8 carats displaying a rich, velvety purple-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ring with Princess Cut Rubies and Diamonds. (Size 7.75)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Additional Details: This 14K white gold wide-band ring features 1.06 carats total weight of princess-cut pink rubies accented by princess-cut and round diamonds totaling 1.10 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.39 Carat Brilliant Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic fashion ring showcases 3 marquise shape red rubies weighing 0.36 carats and 4 round diamonds weighing 0.20 carats in total and is made of 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flip Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Diamond Details: Side Stone Details: Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring centers a 0.95 carat natural ruby, a gemstone prized for its deep red saturation and association with passion and vitali...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring is built around a 1.00 carat natural ruby, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.15 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
0.85ctw Ruby & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby oval, 1 stone 5 x 4 mm approximately .40 carat round, 10 stones 1.75 mm approximately .30 total carats diamonds single cut round .9 mm approximately .15 total carats I-J...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave Set Ruby 2.40Ctw and Diamond 1.26Ctw Bypass Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, it features pave-set round cut natural diamonds weighing a total of 1.26 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Floral Ring 14K Gold This floral ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.95 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pavè Setting Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Old-world charm and period craftsmanship merge seamlessly in this stunning vintage ring featuring a sculptural and highly dramatic design. Masterfully crafted in 14-karat yellow gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12k-14k White Gold Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Waterfall Cocktail Ring 3.75CT
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the elegance of this breathtaking 12k-14K White Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Waterfall Cocktail Ring (3.75CT) – Size 7.5, designed for bold luxury and vibrant gemstone expr...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold This ring is built around a 1.23 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.28 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New
Located in Warren, NJ
Natural Ruby and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold .72ct tw Ruby and Diamond Band Ring size 6
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K white gold ruby and diamond band ring. The ring features 3 genuine earth mined round pinkish-red rubies weighing .72cts total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.90tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, sapphire ring in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue, red gemstones ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Frog Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This whimsical ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a charming frog motif, combining playful design with fine craftsmanship. The frog is adorned with seven ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco to Retro Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring with 15 radiant natural mined Diamonds totaling approximately 1.5 Carats, with 12 gorgeous natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 5.00ct Oval Ruby and 1.00ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The ring displays a 14k white gold ring featuring a large, central ruby gemstone surrounded by a halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and Step Cut Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold bypass ring with pavé set diamonds weighing 0.38 carat total, 5 emerald cut diamonds weighing 0.14 carat total, and one step cut ruby weighing 0.84ct.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby & Natural Diamond Dome Design Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold ladies ring featuring a rich oval ruby center accented by natural diamonds totaling 0.20 Carat Total Weight, graded approximately G/H color, I1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,270Sale Price|20% Off
1ct Mozambique Ruby and Earth-Mined Diamond Floral Ring in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Say hello to your new favorite showstopper! This floral ring rocks a juicy 1-carat Mozambique ruby (7x5mm) front and center, surrounded by twinkling earth-mined diamonds—all wrapped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire total 1.60ct, ruby total 0.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.46ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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