0.25ct Ruby and diamond antique engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique engagement ring features a stunning 0.25ct ruby and diamond combination set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Ring size US 7, can be resized Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a ruby of approximately 0.10 carats and diamonds totaling around 0.50 carats, this exquisite ring is s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Konstantino 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring KS05-050426
By Konstantino
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent design makes this Konstantino ring simply unforgettable. Hammered 18K Yellow Gold adds texture and dimension to the rounded setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.27ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF26-050726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The intricate 18K Yellow Gold setting comes to life thanks to Diamonds with a total weight of 0.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF23-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring will continually make a statement. The detailed 14K Yellow Gold setting is elevated by sparkling Diamond accents totaling 1.0 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Ruby: 10 round cut = 1.10cttw Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.47cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 8 round cut = 0.92cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF03-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A sleek 18K Yellow Gold setting makes this luxury ring simply unforgettable.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Set in 14 karat white and yellow gold, the ring features three rubies totaling approximately 1.10 carats and four round brilliant diamonds, G color, VS clarity, totaling approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.89ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF15-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond baguettes with a total weight of 1.89 carats surround the center stone and provide this piece with a unique, sophisticated design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
beautiful yellow gold flower ring with rubies and diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold a dreamlike creation, a 14-karat yellow gold ring that exudes unrivaled elegance and grace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.53 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Statement Fine Jewelry 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Details • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Carat Weight: 8.53 carats • Cut: Cushion Cut • Accent Stones: 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.20 ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.84ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF25-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, a halo of Diamonds totaling 0.84 carats provides this piece with endless sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating 1960s 18K yellow gold ring centers on a 5-carat oval cabochon star ruby, bezel set to highlight its mesmerizing star effect with GIA Report stating natural ruby with...
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF07-012726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 26.23 carat No Heat Ruby cabochon with an intense red hue makes a statement at the center of this impressive luxury ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.40ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF18-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds with a total weight of 2.40 carats add sparkle to the stunning, symmetrical design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,860Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ruby Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Gold Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA states it is from East Africa and has a purplish red color. This impressive ruby is complemented by 0.64 carats of round cut yellow diamonds set in 18K yellow gold and 0.38 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 17.2 Grams Stone: 14.32mm Tahitian Pearl, 0.84tcw Ruby & 0.73tcw Diamond Measurements: 36.84 x 25 x 24.4mm Size: 6 Hallmark: 750 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1822-0...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This lovely ring features one oval cabochon ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 41 round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Swirl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 16 round cut= 0.72cttw Color: G/H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: round cut = 1.36cttw Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.57ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF40-051526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 14K Yellow Gold, it features a 2.29 carat Ruby center stone surrounded by an array of sparkling Diamonds totaling 1.57 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby 5.01 Carat
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 Carat yellow Gold setting in its center a large Ruby set with Claws weighing 5.01 Carats supported on each side by a Shuttle cut Diamond Dimension 8 x 4.5 mm or approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Fashion Ring, 1.00 Carat Rubies
Located in Covington, LA
Details Three oval natural rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat Two oval diamonds totaling approximately 0.44 carat Approximately 1.44 carats total gemstone weight Alternating ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold crossover ring set with an oval natural ruby and an oval natural sapphire, accented with diamonds to the shoulders.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.03ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a ruby gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A sculptural and sophisticated vintage swirl ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vivid pear-shaped ruby weighing approximately 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "bypass" style—where the ends of the band overlap rather than meet—creates a dynamic, adjustable look that is both edgy and timeless. Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight :...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,871Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 41-RND-0,12-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,28ct Ruby 2-0,25ct Weight 1.59 grams Size 16.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Beautiful 0.71ct Ruby and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features five oval-shaped red rubies with a total carat weight of 0.67ct, beautifully set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible set Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Bombay Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 18k Yellow Gold Bombay Bypass ring, the top measures 7/8 inch wide X 5/8 inch, invisibly set with very fine color stepped cut Rubies totaling 3 carats and round brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique oval cut ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.55ct Diamond And Ruby Claw Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 4.38GR • 0.43ct Natural Ruby • 0.12ct Pear Cut Natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Tibetan Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion red vivid ruby.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...
Yellow Gold Tibetan Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat yellow gold contemporary ring an art object. It is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion red vivid ruby.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring bears clear hallmarks inside the shank.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Ruby Details: .30ct, Pinkish-Red Ruby, VS Clean, Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold 1940's Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Diamonds And Ruby Diamonds: 6 brilliant cut diamonds Ruby: 6 round cut ruby Material: 18kt yellow & white gold Ring size: 58.9 EU / 8.75 US (can be re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Marquise Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Band Ring Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Band Ring featuring 1 marquise-cut ruby, 16 princess-cut rubies, and 32 brilliant r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Damiani 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant ring by Damiani, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with natural diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alluring 0.31ct Rubies and Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the captivating allure of this 18K yellow gold ring, adorned with 12 exquisite princess-cut rubies, totaling 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Five Row Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Five-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Ruby weight: 3.84 carats, Diamonds: 1.54 carats, Ring Size US 6, Total Weight: 12.60 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Floral Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Filigree Ring featuring an 8×6 mm natural oval ruby, accented with sparkling round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Ruby and Diamond Ring 18K yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1 Emerald cut AAA Natural Colombian Emerald 8.00x6.00, with Approx. 1.15cts 2 pear shape 4.50x3.50mm Natural Unheated Ruby 0.80cts 4 marquise cut natural diamonds G-H/VS 0.60cts *...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Ruby Sapphire circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely 1950s ring drawing a knot of twisted 18 Kt (750°/ooo) yellow gold wires set with lines of sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Thick Diamond and Ruby Ring Bezel Set
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vintage-inspired ring is crafted in warm yellow gold and features a striking bezel-set round ruby at its center. the vivid red gemstone is beautifully framed by two sparkling di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Filigree Estate Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold filigree ring featuring a vivid oval ruby accented with brilliant round and baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond ring showcases a striking geometric design with richly colored rubies and a brilliant invisible-set diamond center.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Waltham K18 Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Geometric Ring
By Waltham
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive geometric ring by Waltham, expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with brilliant diamonds and a vivid ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring size: 5 1/4 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 11.50 grams AGL, 2025, Report No. 1152334, Natural Corundum, Ruby, Burma, Heated Round Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds. Designed with channel-set ruby bands ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benoite Ruby Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Benoite Ring is a striking and luxurious piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling combination of natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.75ct Burmese ruby and 2.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry colle...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring weighing 4.40 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tambetti Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tambetti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tambetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.75- This spectacular ring features three genuine cabochon rubies (6 mm x 5 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,426Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Oval 18k Yellow Gold Halo Rubover Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. Stylish modern halo ring featuring a fine natural deep red untreated/unheated ruby with a carat weight of 0.62ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Waterfall Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond: 1.60 ct twd Ruby: 1.70 tcw Ring Size: 5.75 Total Weight: 11 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 15.8 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Round Brilliant, H Color...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 0.90 Carat
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a harmonious combination of natural rubies and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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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