Ruby Diamonds 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Graceful band ring crafted in 9 karat white gold featuring a natural 1.15 ctw oval cut ruby in its centre, flanked by two brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.15 ctw totally.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Enamel Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning Art Deco-style ring features a vibrant bezel-set ruby at its center, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. The intricately contoured frame is adorned with spark...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ruby diamond ring can be made of Platinum, 18K, 14K in yellow gold, white gold or rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Gorgeous 18K White Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA unheated Burma purplish pink star ruby oval cabochon with 2.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and baguettes.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring The center stone is a natural 0.81 Carat Ruby from Burma (Myanmar) surrounded by 66 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.33 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Carat Burma Heated Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
The ruby, known for its intense saturation and rich hue, is elegantly set in 18 karat white gold, highlighting its vibrant color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and sapphires on one head and diamonds and rubies on the other head.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.44 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Settings Diameter: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 10.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,799Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Oval Ruby and White Diamond 2.04 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic ruby Cocktail Ring. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a natural oval cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Certified Elegant 18K White Gold Rubelite and Ruby Diamond Double-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The ring showcases a natural rubelite from Mozambique, cut into an oval shape and measuring 13 x 10 mm with a weight of 5.50 carats. This gem's rich pink-red hue is complemented by a...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, White Gold
$2,072Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Pear Ruby and White Diamond 1.10 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with two natural pear-cut red ruby's and a natural oval cut red ruby complimented by natural ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"The Ring of The Future" circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
"The Ring of The Future" Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold Fourteen Round Rubies weighing .70 carats approximately [Bright Burma Color] SixteenRound Brilliant Cut Diam...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,504Sale Price|20% Off
Opal, Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.48 carats, Ruby 3.0 carats and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 17.72 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with White Topaz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.58 carats with White Topaz 23.33 carats and Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.56 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold, 1.01 Carats
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Details Metal: 18K White Gold Net Gold Weight: 4.013 grams Gross Weight: 4.307 grams Diamonds: 48 natural diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.46 carats Center Stone: 1 natural B...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.80 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.80 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 8.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 1.10 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 7mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fashion Ruby Every Day Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14К (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 31-RND57-0,15-4/4A Ruby 15-RND-0,08 Т(5)/2 Ruby 1-RND-0,65 Т(5)/5A Size USA 6.2 Weight 1,59 grams With a heritage of anc...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
2.03 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide tapered open work flower ring, set with 14 marquise sapphires and 12 marguise rubies with 41 round accent diamonds, set in 14k white gold wide band setting. 14 marquise blue s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.09 Carats Ruby and 0.34 Carats Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 4 emerald-cut rubies weighing 1.09 carats total and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Bold Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold bold designer ring featuring a round amethyst center stone, surrounded by 0.50 carats of white sapphires and 1 carat of rubies. Top width 3/4 inch, size 5, weighs 11 g...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 K white Gold Ring double Diamond Entourage Ruby Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning 18 K white Gold Ring featuring a fancy cut natural Ruby weighing approximately 5 ct, surrounded by 2 rows of 36 round brillinat cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.20 ct, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire Turtle Ring with Rubies & Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Sapphire Turtle Ring with Rubies & Diamonds 1 Blue Sapphire - 4.60 CT 36 Diamonds - 0.31 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K White Gold 4.10 GM Turtle represents intuitive...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Three Row Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Three Row Wide Ring This stunning Three Row Ruby Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Diamond Multi Sapphire Ruby 14K White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Ring Green Sapphire 3-0.16 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,16 ct Yellow Sapphire 1-0,05 ct Pink Sapphire 2-0,1 ct Orange 1-0,05 ct Size 6 US Weight 3,14 grams It is our ho...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on an oval-cut ruby with a vibran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Size: Approx. 5.75 Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold. The stones are set in white gold. Stones: 1 natural ruby approx. 1.3 carats 30 round brilliant diamonds approx. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Ring, 0.83ct
Located in Macau, MO
This extraordinary natural ruby and diamond ring is set with four magnificent 0.83-carat pear-cut Burmese ruby, and set with a magnificent 0.19-carat pear-cut Burmese sappsrie, elega...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.92 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 0.92-carat oval cut Ruby. Flanking the center diamond are perfectly matched brilliant cut 10 diamonds weighing 0.74 carats in tot...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,639Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Cushion Ruby and White Diamond 1.25 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut red ruby complimented by natural baguette cut white diamonds and nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.00 Carat Round Ruby Baguette Diamond 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
The combination of the richly saturated ruby, crisp linear diamonds and understated white gold setting gives the ring a timeless yet contemporary character.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
18KT White Gold Sugarloaf Ruby Ring with Baguette Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and refined ruby and diamond ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a striking natural sugarloaf cabochon ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Illusion Cluster Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.60 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 0.32 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 Certified #26040
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This stunnning ring features six princess cut diamonds and 16 square-cut natural rubies set in classic 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.99 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 24 white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, fo...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Which are set in 1.6 grams of 18 karat white gold. Ring Size 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage18k White Gold No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring (9.0+CT Ruby)
Located in Lexington, KY
This ring is appraised at $8,500 3 = 9.0+ct. Oval cabochon natural corundum rubies 32 = .64cttw, I-J color, VS/SI clarity, round cut diamonds Ring size: size 7.5 18k white gold Gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.7 ct Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Band 18K White Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.7 ct Gemstone pcs - 7 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 5 x 3 mm Diamond weight - 0.19 ct...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A bold fusion of color, symmetry, and vintage sophistication, perfect for a statement piece. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K White Gold Total weight: 3.00 g.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,004Sale Price|20% Off
Double Snake Ring with Ruby and Diamond Accents: 14K Dual Yellow and White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
We love this gorgeous bespoke ring with two intertwining snakes in different colors of 14K gold. A beautiful and unique statement piece! “Wrapped in 14k gold and pure temptation—thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Black Diamond, African Ruby and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in ultimate luxury with our exquisite 18k Black Diamond, African Ruby, and Ruby Ring. Crafted from 18k white gold and weighing 18.1 grams, this ring boasts 3.05 carats of bla...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.40 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Princess Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.80CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 3.20 grams 3mm width Size 7 5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Ruby 0.40ct. and Diamond Heart Ring in 14Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pieces in this collection are exclusively curated by Sunita to present unique items that incorporate fancy and exclusive gemstones cuts and color combinations. Ruby Heart Ring i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Pink Ruby Green Garnet White Diamond 18K White & Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x1.40x2.30cm Materials: "15 White Diamonds 0.20 CT 43 Green Garnet 0.97 CT 43 Ruby 0.94 CT 18KT 9.23 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Je...
White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.55CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 1.90 grams 2.5 mm in width Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.00 grams 3 mm in width Size 7 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.65CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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