Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mounted in a 14k yellow gold ring. US ring size 7.5.
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mounted in a 14k yellow gold ring. US ring size 7.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
Handcrafted 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Dome Ring, 1 Ct Emerald Dome Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ruby Dome Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald & Ruby Statement Ring A striking expression of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted dome ring showcases t...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies Sapphires and Diamond 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold with a romantic woven pattern. This ring is in excellent original condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ruby Dome Ring 1.80 Ct Natural Ruby Dome Ring Emerald Ruby SapphireRing
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Emerald Sapphire Dome Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Gemstone Cocktail Ring** A bold celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted 14K yellow gold d...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.61 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 1.61 carats total weights of diamonds surrounded by 1.98 carats of rubies Dome Ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted The polki flat cut diamond 22k gold ring handcrafted with sophisticated gold work on the edges and aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby & Natural Diamond Dome Design Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold ladies ring featuring a rich oval ruby center accented by natural diamonds totaling 0.20 Carat Total Weight, graded approximately G/H color, I1 clarity. The d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite ring with an artful design and make. It is a dome ring with a vivid red marquise cut ruby in its center, from which four lines of square emeralds radiate. The whole ring is...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Midcentury 1.70 Carat Ruby Yellow White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century round ruby twisted wire design domed cocktail ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. 43 round rubies. 43 round red rubies Approx. Total Weight 1.70cts Size 5.5 and si...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cabochon Rubies Diamond Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
US 6.5 Resizing is available 9 Rubies 16.78 Carat Diamonds 0.19 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jack Gutschneider Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring - Size 7
By Jack Gutschneider
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Jack Gutschneider Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring in size 7 is a luxurious and elegant piece of vintage jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring with Oval Cut Ruby and Mixed Cut Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring an oval-cut ruby weighing 0.74 carat at the center, accented by mixed-cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,052Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury 18Kt Yellow Gold Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold featuring 0.56 Ct heart-cut ruby at the center, accentuated by 0.10 Ct sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Dome Ring
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 Rubies, Emerald, and Sapphires. It features Rubies, Sapphires, and an E...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable Victorian Dome Ring, an exquisite masterpiece that beautifully showcases the combination of a captivating aquamarine, vibrant rubies, and dazzling diamonds...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Dome Ring Size 5.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
This dome ring is crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, providing a lustrous foundation for the array of gemstones that embellish its surface.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage dome ring, crafted in 18k gold, features diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting. A chic, throwback style with a modern twist. Available in yellow, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
Alex Sepkus "The Big Sleep" Dome Ring with Ruby in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "The Big Sleep" dome band style ring with a ruby.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VR Jewel Unisex Octagon Ruby & Diamond Accents Dome Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This unisex dome band ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an octagon-cut natural ruby weighing 0.73 carats at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18k Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 0.68 carats weight of rubies with total diamonds weigh 1.18 carats dome ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are insp...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Dome 18KT Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Classic 18KT Yellow Gold dome ring with Ruby Cabochon and Diamond accent….
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Black Enamel Ruby & Diamond Dome Ring, Circa 1950–1970
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold vintage dome ring dating to circa 1950–1970, crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold 1.70ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF35-050726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A deep-hued 1.66 carat Ruby makes a statement at the center of this impressive luxury ring. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, the setting is elevated by inset Diamonds with a total weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,200
Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 17 diamonds 2.01 cts and 17 17 rubies 2.56 cts Size 54 Total weight: 8.83 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Red Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This intricate antique ring showcases an impressive natural red ruby cabochon as its centerpiece. The ruby measures approximately 9.88 mm and weighs approximately 3.75 carats. Set in...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.21 Carat Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Multi Gem Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural multi-gemstone dome ring in 18K yellow gold featuring 1.21 carat total weight rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds in cluster pave setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 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. Also features 130 round cut diamonds weighing 3.43 carats. All stones are prong set. With ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring. The top of the ring forms a flower. This one is made of an external large halo of ten round cut and facete...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully sculpted vintage bombé ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing approximately 4.50 carats of richly saturated rubies arranged in an intricate domed composition....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Dome Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold with Ruby, Emerald, Marquise Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace modern elegance with this sleek yellow gold ring featuring a marquise cut natural ruby, emerald and diamond set in a smooth, sculptural bezel design. The ring’s fluid, contem...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bombe' Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The timeless Bombe' style of this ring will never go out of style! Comprised of 18 karat yellow gold centered around a gemmy oval cabochon ruby = 5.22 Carat & 64 rbc diamonds pave' s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pinky Vintage Luxury Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold impression with this distinguished 14K yellow gold men's pinky ring, expertly crafted with timeless elegance and modern appeal. At its center sits a vibrant round-cut nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning combined 0.88 carat ruby, sapphire and emerald, 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Ring with Yellow Gold inlay set with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ring sculpted in top quality rose quartz with floral decoration executed with high carat yellow gold inlay and set with faceted rubies and diamonds. Admire the beauty and craftsmans...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the stunning Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and certified by GIA as having no heat treatment. At the center of this exquisite piece re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring With Emeralds and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold custom-made. The stunning ring is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads, Granulated details contrast with By...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This breathtaking antique Ruby and Diamond ring is Victorian, Circa 1880. The ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies with lovely rose cut diamond points. All set in a beautiful 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Sapphires and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design Ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. The gorgeous ring is decorated with gold wires and beads and has Granulated details contrast with a B...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Sapphires Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios ring is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads. Its granulated details contrast with the Byzantine background fin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design multicolor ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is all hand made with Byzantine workmanship and has granulation work which is done microscopically. It features Bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Jewelry of the Edwardian era is known for its elegant designs and delicate details. This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds. The vividly red oval cabochon cut Ruby weighs 2.52 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Solid 9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby womens Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Solid 9K Gold ring follows an art deco inspired aesthetic, with a weight and boldness to its design it is sure to be an eyecatcher while being very comfortable to wear. Set with...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Experience sheer elegance with our exquisite "Bulgary style" ring. The captivating blue cabochon sapphire is complemented by two oval cut rubies, showcasing intense, rich colors. Ado...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This victorian Ruby ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies set in smooth settings. All set in a beautiful 15ct Yellow Gold and has delicately engraved shoulders. A truly stunning...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & Diamond - Retro bow ring - Vintage bombé
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky single Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold, which turned some what orangy during the years. It is a great layer of patina ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Color Gold, 7 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt. yellow & white gold, 75 square-cut rubies ap. 7.00 cts., 22 round & single-cut diamonds ap. .95 ct., ap. 9.4 dwts. Size 6. Rubies: medium deep raspberry, well-matched Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 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.
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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