GRS Certified 4.96 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 5.90 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in 18K white gold with a halo setting and encrusted with sparkling diamonds, this ring is a testament to both exquisite craftsmanship and the allure of rare gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,500 / item
Ruby And Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yello...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring with Burma Rubies & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18 Karat White Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring, a masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ruby 0.99ct & Diamond Three Stone Ring, UK Made
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold ruby and diamond three stone ring. The ring features an oval cut ruby weighing 0.99ct set in a four claw mount.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.05 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and unique piece featuring an Oval Cut Natural Ruby and brilliant-cut round shape diamonds. The natural ruby in the center weighs 2.05 carats total; 10 round brilliant di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,216Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Corundum 'No Heat' Ruby Diamond 3.94 Carat Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold ring and features 1 oval shape natural corundum (no heat) ruby weighing 1.46 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.39 carats with Diamond 1.62 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.79 grams Ruby Width: 0.8 cm Lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.53 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.24 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.36 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.05 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Diamonds Pearl White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful 14 kt white gold ring, all encrusted with 6.48 ct diamonds, a marvelous Australian pearl of 3.3 g, surrounded by sapphires, rubies and emeralds from ct 3.1.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.12 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be enchanted by this exceptional IGI Certified 4.12 Carat Ruby Ring. Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this exquisite ring showcases an oval-shaped Ruby of intense deep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Burma Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Gem Crystal.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice vivid red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.35 Carat Deep Red Ruby Oval-Cut and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.35 Carat Deep Red Ruby Oval-Cut and Diamond Cluster Ring This classic scarlet red ruby and diamond halo ring is regal.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold ring with a center approx. 2.20ct ruby (measuring 8 x 7.6 x 4.1mm), surrounded with approx. 0.76ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, 2.78 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The scalloped white gold gallery setting enhances the dimensional sparkle of the diamonds, while the ruby’s rich pinkish-red hue commands attention.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Flanking the center stone are two emerald-cut diamonds weighing 0.64 carats and two baguette diamonds on each side weighing 0.21 carats in total, Made in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the allure of this IGI Certified 1.70 Carat Ruby in an intense pinkish purplish red color, encased in an elegant 6-prong setting with exquisite natural diamonds, all set i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Ruby 9 Karat White Gold Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
A wire spiral forms this band ring, crafted in 9 karat white gold, glistens front with a beautiful pear cut red ruby weighing 0.30 ctw and a bright pear cut diamond weighing 0.10 ctw...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
$1,204Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary 14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Open Bypass Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This open bypass ring showcases 0.97 carats of natural emerald-cut rubies, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.50 Carat GIA Certified Ruby Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A stunning center Ruby rich in color, a fantastic ring! A beautiful elongated cushion cut red ruby. Set with 1.29 carats of trillion cut diamonds. The center Ruby measures 16.51 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
"Trilogy" Ring with Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
Raindrops on Roses Vintage "Trilogy" Ring with Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1970 At the center of this ring shines a ruby of an intense red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Heart-Shaped 18K White Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERALD AND RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k white gold mounting is accented with square-cut rubies and 10 round brilliant-cut diamonds for the full vintage effect.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Impressive Yellow Blue Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Marching Earrings Available) Tsavorite 3-0,28ct Diamond 24-RND-0,11- G/VS2A Yellow Sapphire 1-0,04ct Ruby 12-0,69ct Sapphire 19-0,37ct Weight 3.76 grams Size...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Pair of Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Rings in 18K White Gold, circa 1970 A magnificent and highly versatile pair of vintage rings, crafted in luxurious 18K white Gold and designed to...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.91 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This extraordinary gemstone takes center stage in a modern-style ring crafted from 18K White Gold. The Ruby is encircled by a mesmerizing firework setting, surrounded by 24 dazzling ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.01ct Natural Ruby and 1.43ct Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 6.84 grams of luxurious 18K white gold, the ring features a captivating 2.01 carat ruby paired with a radiant 1.43 carat fancy yellow diamond, set in elegant pear shapes t...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby, Black Diamond with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats, Black Diamond 2.07 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened do...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18k White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k White Gold Stones - Natural Diamonds and Rubies (Approx 10 and 65 Carats) A bold and luxurious 18k white gold cocktail ring featuring approximately 65 carats of rich ru...
$2,186Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.18 Carats of Central White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.89 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The classic halo design of the ring showcases 42 pieces of white round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.28 carats, that encircle the radiant Ruby in a sparkling embrace, adding a touch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.42 carats with Diamond 1.16 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.95 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.98 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.67 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.63 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.80 carat with Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.08 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.07 cts Certified Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Two-stone Crossover Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is certified by TGL. Mounted in 18K white and rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$939Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Vintage Inspired Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A distinctive antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed with a striking checkerboard arrangement of old European cut diamonds and synthetic rubies set in silver topped 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Clover Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.45 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Peacock Double Finger Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.20x2.80x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "113 White Diamonds 0.43 CT 2 Ruby 1.13 CT 18KR 6.64 GM (WETT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Ring, designed as a butterfly, featuring twenty one white gold pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Retro Elongated Moonstone Ring Sz 5.5 Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Retro vintage cocktail ring crafted in 10k white gold (circa 1940s). Cabochon cut moonstone measures 28mm x 9mm (estimated at 13 carats). 4 small old mine cut diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, White Gold
Tourmaline Diamond Ruby Tsavorite Sapphire 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking 18k white gold ring, featuring a prominent 12.39 carat emerald-cut green tourmaline.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold,...
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-inspired statement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a prominent emerald-cut ruby at its...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.09 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your everyday look with the captivating beauty of this ruby and diamond ring and revel in the luxury and sophistication that it brings to your ensemble.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxurious Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make an unforgettable impression with this breathtaking ruby and diamond wide band ring, crafted in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,604Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold GIA Certified Corundum 'No Heat' Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold and features 1 pear shape natural corundum (no heat) ruby weighing 1.82 carats with a color grade (Red).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.91 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.91 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a natural Oval Cut 0.54 Carat Burmese Ruby which is surrounded by natural Round Cut Diamonds that w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Textured Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Textured Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 4.63-carat oval cabochon ruby with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring Description: This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a vibrant 1.03-carat cushion-cut ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies Towards the Stars Collection The Moonlight Heart Ring from Sybarite’s Towards the Stars Collection is a brea...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18...
Diamond French Cut Ruby Halo Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centered around a brilliant round diamond, this Diamond Statement Ring is enhanced by a vibrant French Cut Ruby halo and a sparkling Diamond Halo in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, featuring a bold circular plaque set with six bright diamonds arranged in crisp ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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