Aquamarine, diamond and synthetic ruby cocktail ring, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine, diamond and synthetic ruby cocktail ring, circa 1945. A yellow gold ring set with one central octagonal emerald-cut aquamarine in a claw setting with an approximate total...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.60ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.60ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Delicate 14k Solid White Gold Three Stone Ring with Oval Cut Ruby and Emerald
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet dazzling, this elegant ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a 0.36-carat vibrant Ruby & Emerald .
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats, Ruby 2.58 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.84 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted 14K Gold Ruby Band with Emerald Accents, 1.70 Ct Ruby Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Band, Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring** Bold color and timeless craftsmanship come together in this handcrafted 14K y...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 1.92 carats and Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style granulation and a combination of Diamonds, a Ruby, and an Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Emerald Ruby Pasha Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer all Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation and a combination of Diamonds, Rubies, and Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Ring. The ring features baguette cut Ruby gemstones along with round brilliant cut diamonds for a total carat weight of 1.30 approx by formula. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.05ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold. Beautiful ruby and diamond halo engagement ring in 18k white gold. Ruby princess cut gemstone vivid pink natural untreate...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ruby, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with five octagonal emerald-cut diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 1.00 carats, further s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Round Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Add a burst of vibrant color and sophistication by surrounding swirly French cut blue sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The ring is a time machine that transports you to the jazz era....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic Retro ring features a superb 40.50 carat aquamarine accented by .70 carats of fine rubies. The look is confidently American, colorfully Ret...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
The central ruby is an emerald cut stone, natural and heated to achieve its rich red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
ARAYIAN Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three-Stome ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This ring features a 1.28-carat Mozambique ruby in an emerald cut, set between two baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich emerald cut red rubies that elegantly alternate round diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting. The 3 Rubies weigh 1.77 carats total an...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.78 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Discover the elegance and grace encapsulated in the 18 Karat Gold 0.78 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, an exemplary piece that defines sophistication and luxury. Crafted with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.48 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats and Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.63 grams Ruby center Width...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.70 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich emerald cut red rubies that elegantly alternate round diamonds in an 14k white gold setting. The 2 Rubies weigh 0.70 carats total an...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl. Diamonds 2.40 kt Rubies and...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Ruby and Natural Diamond Band Ring – Stylish and Trending Fine Jewelry for Women
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Band Ring Primary Stone: Ruby Treatment: Heated Ruby Count-Weight: 5-1.56cts Diamond Count-Weight: 6-0.87cttw Head Size: 5x3mm Shape: Emerald cut Hardnes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 0.98ct Ruby, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
KEY COMPONENTS: Diamond: 1 pc. - Emerald Cut - 0.82 CTS certified by GIA as EVS2 32 pcs. - Round full-cuts - 0.15 CTS non-certified Ruby: 32 pcs. - Mixed calibrated ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, White Coral 14 Kt Rose and White Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 14k rose and white gold, mounted with a central white coral flower surrounded by leaves and little flowers in white gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
3.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and modern design showcasing a vibrant emerald cut ruby, set in a ribbon style mounting. This is achieved by flanking the center stone with inverted tapered baguette diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby, Diamond, Emerald Reversible Band Size 6.5 Certified #25030
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Reversible Band Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- A beautifully crafted platinum band featuring a unique reversible design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
7 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This peerless three-stone ring is truly unforgettable thanks to its commanding centre ruby, made rare by its large size. Mined and cut in Thailand, the breathtaking stone is shoulder...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Stunning Ct 8, 26 of Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, Colombia Emerald and Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Very amazing piece in 18k gold with Ceylon sapphire ct 3,51, ruby ct 2,08 oval cut , pear cut emerald ct 1,35 and diamonds round brilliant cut ct 1,32 F/VS-VVS. Handmade Jewels. To...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and White Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring, it features three emerald-cut vivid red rubies weighing 2.45 carat alternating with two white sapphires weighing 2.23 carat, surrounded by a flurry of white diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring stands as an epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece evokes an aura of glamour and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$771Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$854Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.31 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crescent Moon Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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, ...
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl (15mm) in the centre, surrounded by 5.73 ct of rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires, and enriched ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby,...
3.67ctw Ruby and 0.53ctw Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.2 Ct Fine Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire + 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 KWG Ring S 7
Located in New York, NY
The natural Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire in this ring is of exceptional quality, boasting a beautiful color and remarkable clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.14ctw Ruby and 2.10ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece consists of a 5.14 carats ruby and is accompanied by 29 natural diamonds that total up to 2.10 carats. It is set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.20 grams, silver with a total weight of 5.92 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 9.41 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum and 20 Carat Kunzite Ring. Diamond Ruby Accent Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 11.78 Grams This exquisite ring...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 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
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Emerald Ring LARGE
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 0.56 and Ruby Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.56 carat and Ruby 0.80 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.27 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones, each carefully selected to highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of this exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 5 x 3 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.35 Carat (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired ruby diamond platinum square ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Art Deco-inspired platinum ring showcases a striking 0.27 carat ruby, surrounded by 0.72 carats of dazzling diamonds for a sophisticated vintage appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant red ruby is flanked by old cut diamonds in this Art Deco three stone ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Multi-Gemstone Bombe Ring in Platinum and Gold, 11ct Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its heart lies a magnificent 11-carat oval cabochon emerald, radiating a vibrant green hue. Surrounding the center stone are 20 round brilliant-cut rubies totaling 2.22 carats and...
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This sensational ruby and diamond band is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.23 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.10 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds, Sapphires and Corundum Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring with a total weight of 4.45 grams, silver with a total weight of 10.39 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.69 carats, sapphire with a total weight of 2.67 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.28 Carat GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and rare ring, it features an exquisite GRS Lab certified "pigeon's blood" red Burmese ruby weighing 1.28 carat with a halo of white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, P...
1.04ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Twisted Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The bold ribbon is beautifully contrasted by a 1.04ct lively red emerald cut ruby mounted in the centre in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring combines the fiery allure of a ruby with the brilliance of diamonds in a striking octagonal design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ring with No Heat Natural Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond in18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a bold, multi-row layout of exceptional baguette and emerald-cut rubies from Mozambique (untreated), its architectural design is softened by radiant diamond accents shaped ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ring with No Heat Natural Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond in18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Architectural rhythm meets timeless romance. This masterpiece showcases rows of rich, pigeon-blood-red Emerald-Cut Mozambique rubies set vertically, punctuated by the sharp brillianc...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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