18k Yellow Gold 4.01ctw Oval Ruby & Carre Cut Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 3.61ctw (exact) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Carre Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky old European Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with an 18k mark. This type of ring is called a Tank ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 6.43 Carat Total Round Diamond & Pear Ruby Dome Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fashion ring, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.76 carats total, set on a domed mounting. Accented by vibrant pear shape rubies weighing 2.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Gold Certified Ruby
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Specifications: Gemstone: Natural star ruby Treatment: No indications of heating (GCS certified) Weight: approx. 8.50 carats Cut: Oval cabochon Phenomenon: Six-rayed asterism Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphires Rubies Wide Ring
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. Granulated details contrast with Byzantine ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Handset in our 150 year old workshop, where this striking really comes into its own is when the time and consideration of how to set this is brought to attention. The thought behind ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,551Sale Price|20% Off
0.76 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Dome 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.76 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Dome 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This ring features round cut diamond pave in dome making a bold dome ring for women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emeralds Rubies Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads, Granulated details contrast with Byzantine-style ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. The stunning ring is decorated with gold wires and beads. Granulated details contrast with B...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 1,50 carats Natural Diamonds - 0.45 carats This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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. The stunning ring is ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by designer. The square Rubys and sapphires on the side of the ring are channel set a...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.5 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon on Bombé Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a centering 15.5 carat star ruby set on a sculpted gold and diamond bombé 14K yellow gold mounting making for a magical statement piece. The 93 round d...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1980's 1.54 CTW Ruby Diamond Hematite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed a a bombé shaped ring carved from metallic gray hematite and centering an oval cut ruby Weighing 0.92 carat - transparent medium red in color and set in a yellow gold bezel ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,965
Antique Ruby Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking bombe ring crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold. At the centre of this dome shaped head we find five oval-faceted rubies, each displaying a perfectly matched ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7.75, ring top is 15mm wide. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels,NY 5k 531...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k Yellow Gold. The ruby weighs 6.91 carats and the diamonds weigh 0.65 carats. The ring size is 6.50 US. The total weight of the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold African Natural Gem cut Ruby - 7 Carat Shape - Cabochon shape Rose cut Natural Diamonds - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut Rubies are the center piece of this domed rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Burmese Ruby, 5.19 carats (AGL Certified) Accent Stones: Pavé-set rubies and round diamonds Ring Size: 5.5 Certification: AGL
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-Century Bombé Ring with 1.91ct Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond & Rubies
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of a True 60's Mid Century, Cocktail Ring A dazzling vintage treasure, this Antique 14K Yellow Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring showcases a rare 1.91 ct Fancy Yellow‑Brown Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k G...
Verney Paris Gold 14 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold ring by Verney Paris, set with approx. 4.50ctw in diamonds and center approx. 14ct ruby ( stone measures 12.5 x 11.9 x 8.8mm). Ring size 6m width is 18mm. Marked V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18 karat solid gold tank ring - Ruby & natural Diamonds - Retro Vintage bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky natural diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 karat pinkish Yellow gold, we would say that it is yellow gold, but it has a more pinkish hue be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and set with rubies and diamonds, this ring was manufactured by the North American firm Hammerman Brothers. The bombe style ring features two panels...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Domed Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Ring Featuring a Bezel Set 0.15 Carat Round Ruby Accented by 8 Round Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling an Additional 0.20 Carats. Finger Size 5.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Y Gold Three-Stone Baguette Ruby Channel-Set Domed Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage ( Circa 1980's) TIffany & Co. 18k yellow gold ring set with three natural baguette-cut rubies channel-set vertically at center, totaling 0.50ct. The rubies are purplish-red...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon . Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat Ruby Designer Parisa London Calligraphy Ring Gold Talisman British Mark
Located in London, GB
From the Parisa London Collection, this artistically stylised handmade filigree ring is crafted in 18 karat gold with contemporary shiny finish, set intricately with round cut rubies...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Rhodium Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Wide Ring is handmade from solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. The stunning ring is microscopically decorated with Yellow gold wires and Granulated de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 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. The stunning ring features Brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
0.76 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.76 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Dome 18 Karat White Gold Ring This ring features round cut diamond pave in dome making a bold dome ring for women.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Burmese Ruby Ring, Italian, circa 1940
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Buccellati Burmese ruby ring. Set with an oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, to an impressive s...
Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make a bold statement with David Webb's exquisite large ruby ring, adorned with sparkling pavé-set diamonds. A stunning fusion of opulence and artistry, perfect for any occasion. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Multicolor Gem Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-era style Granulation and a combination of Diamonds, Rubies, and an Emerald The Ring features Brilliant cut Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.42 ct with Gems & Natural Diamonds IGI certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 0.42 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire/Ruby Ring with Side Stones This stunning ring features a dazzling 0.42 carat round brilliant diamond, set in 18K yellow gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold The ring showcases a breathtaking fusion of princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds, meticulously s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,980Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Round Princess Cut Wide Diamond Cocktail Dome Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold The ring showcases a breathtaking fusion of princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds, meticulously s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Multicolour Gem Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation and a combination of Diamonds, Rubies, Emerald, and Sapphires. The stunning ring feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Multi Gemstone Thai Princess Harem Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This remarkable multi-gemstone dome ring features a central brilliant-cut diamond framed by delicate milgrain petals, surrounded by a vibrant constellation of rubies, sapphires, emer...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Ruby...
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
“Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire, Ring -18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Sapphire ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Dia...
Antique Burmese Certified 10.18 Carat Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
RARE BURMESE (Mogok - Myanmar) BLUE STAR SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, not heated, not treated. Accompanied by Lotus Gemology Laboratory (Richard W. HUGHES) certificate no. 2940-9400, s...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Authentic Augis - Plus qu'hier et moins que demain - French love 18k solid gold
By A. Augis
Located in Antwerp, BE
This lovely 18 k Yellow gold ring holds the most beautiful and popular love medallion of all times. This lovely medallion depicts a small cross and minus. Inside the plus we find a s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Style Ruby Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist style ring features 19 rubies set in floral dome shaped ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 5 re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiant and bold, this vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring embodies timeless glamour and fine craftsmanship. The design centers around a sparkling 0.35-carat natural diamond of I ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely constructed 18k yellow and white gold Late-20th Century fashion ring is topped with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 18K White And Yellow Gold Dome Ring With Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous and most modernist custom ring is a work of art and sculpture. It was custom hand made and has a square band in the back; like an inverted U. It is both 18K yellow gold...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White and Yellow Diamond Flower Dome Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut (5 white diamonds, 1 yellow) Red Ruby Count: 1 Pink Sapphire Count: 5 Ring Size: 8.25 (resizable) To...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold dome band ring features a 1.00 carat oval-cut ruby at the center, accented by sparkling round-cut diamonds totaling 0.09 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Ruby Gold Mid Century 1960s Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage 1960s Opal and Ruby Gold Dome Ring. Centering a securely nestled Marquis Opal, surrounded by .20tcw Rubies and 1.15tcw Opals.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural ruby neatly bezel set at the center. The ruby has a lovely triangular cut and shows...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Diamond and Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is set in 18 karat yellow gold and has a guard inside the shank allowing for smaller size finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thai Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive ruby weighing 4.50 carats takes center stage of this dome styled gold and diamond ring.
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.
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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