18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A sculptural wide-band ring, offered by Claris-A, in polished 18K yellow gold, shaped with a soft dome that gently curves around the finger, creating a smooth, comfortable fit.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Shine Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Shine Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Dome Ring is a stunning piece made from 14K yellow gold, showcasing a perfect blend of natural ruby and fancy diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabochon-Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18-Karart Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This impressive ring, offered by Claris-A, centers on a deep, rich sapphire cabochon encased in a two-tone halo of white and yellow gold. The design is bold and intentional, featurin...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Oversized Dome Weave Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold and dating to the 1960s. This striking oversized ring features an elegant domed cluster design, w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING - Invisible Set Ruby Dome & Pave Diamond Terminal 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-dome bypass ribbon motif showcasing an extraordinary display of mystery-set natural rubies.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Cluster 10k Gold Ring. Dome Marquise Shape.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Red Band Color: White Style: Mid-century Gorgeous ruby and diamond 10K yellow gold dome ring.
10k Gold
$288,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Untreated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring showcases a magnificent natural, untreated Burmese ruby, set in a sophisticated combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Opal is 4.47 carats. The Opal is of Ethiopian origin...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Baguette Wide Band Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond cocktail band features a Diamond pavè dome section center totaling 0.55 carats accented with 2 rows of Ruby Bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamonds Rubies Dome Ring Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
This ring in 18 karat yellow gold and sterling silver 925 is handcrafted by Botta Gioielli with 11 natural round cut rubies and 12 natural white diamonds. The ring is polished burnis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the opulence of this exceptional ring, a breathtaking showcase of a natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Yellow Gold With platinum Top Cabachon Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vintage ring is crafted in rich 22K yellow gold, accented by a refined platinum top that highlights its gemstone details.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Black Inlay Ruby Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage 14K yellow gold statement ring centered with a round ruby weighing approximately 2.44 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.89 ctw Diamond & Tanzanian Cabochon Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Set in 18K yellow gold with a classic prong setting and high-polish band, the design highlights the ruby’s deep crimson tone and smooth dome.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearls Pearl Shape: Near Round Pearl Siz...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Dome Ring Gold Gemstones Enamel Size 5.75
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier dome band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Square Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Button Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight square cut ruby and 0.30 carat round diamond button-style cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, featuring concentric rings of invisibly channel-set rubies su...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Mid-Century Style Center Stone: Burmese Ruby (Cabochon Cut, No-Heat) Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 12.28 ctw Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 (Not si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with heart cut ruby bezel set in center, in a dome ring of solid gold in center that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or st...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.3 ct Sugarloaf Emerald , Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Cocktail Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The ring is strong and geometrical. Clear gold lines, complementing gemstone shapes. The sugarloaf emerald glowing on top. Calibrated tapered rubies, all framed by brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Spotlight 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ruby Spotlight 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is a stunning creation set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abstract Studio Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 3.5 Carat Ruby Cabochon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
It features a high-dome natural ruby cabochon (approximately 3.5 carats) embedded in a freeform openwork, multi-elevation band.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.50ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds Band Ring Channel Wave*
Located in New York, NY
Clean clarity vivid red and transparent. .50 carat natural round side diamonds H color vs2 clarity Ring is 13.5 mm wide 5.6 mm depth. 14 karat yellow gold 6.5 grams Size 6 and w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Bypass Ring Description: This magnificent cocktail ring is crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and set with diamonds and a central ruby this ring dates to the the 1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Diamond & Ruby Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opals, diamonds, and rubies Opal Total Carat Weight: 6.30 CTW Opal Shape & Cut: Oval cabochon cut Opal Color: Displaying play of colo...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring -Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond & Burma Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This is a spectacular, museum-quality antique Victorian dome ring masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold with an authentic oxidized silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 3.76 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning dome cocktail ring, showcasing a 3.76 carats cabochon ruby, set on a four prong setting and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Band hallmarked 375 / made of solid 9K Yellow Gold. Openwork dome shaped six - pointed crown measures 22 mm x 22 mm X 10 mm deep with Back side concave shaped for best fit. 18 ova...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 3.93 carat oval cabochon-cut purplish red ruby with no heat treatment in 18K yellow gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring The blooming flower as we call it, it’s of the majestic hue of lush green emerald cabochon perfectly...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with pyramid / dome shaped openwork crown in 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with 27 natural pink Rubies.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 7 Synthetic Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & synthetic ruby 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Heart Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Solitaire Heart Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring is a striking piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a blend of natural diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and white topaz.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
Set with warm yellow gold prongs that highlight the gem’s richness, the ruby is framed by an elegant pavé of natural white diamonds, meticulously set across the white gold dome to cr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Rubellite Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternal Black 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Shine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Amazing Eternal Black 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Shine Ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold, designed to highlight the beauty of its baguette diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Rubellite Tourmaline Hammered 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Unique, dome sugarloaf cabochon cut Rubellite Tourmaline in a hammered 22k yellow gold split shank style cocktail ring with granulation accents.
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Cufflinks Dome Hammered, 1989 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Antwerp, BE
1989 Tiffany & Co, Collection Paloma Picasso, 18 Kt yellow Gold Cufflinks 1989 18 kt solid yellow gold Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co collection Large dome hand hammered cufflinks.
Yellow Gold
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$13,450
Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold cocktail ring makes a grandiose statement with its unique peaked center line. The graduating rows of square cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds accentuat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,500
Ruby and Diamond Dome Style Ring in 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's handmade Bulgari style dome ring in 18KT yellow gold featuring an oval cut ruby weighing 0.98 carats surrounded by channel-set baguette diamonds and round full cut white diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
0.15ctw Ruby Accented Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.15ctw Ruby Accented Dome Ring in 18K Ruby Accented Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Rubies Carat Weight: Approx. 0.15ctw Ring Size: 7.0 (US) Weight: Approx. 12.90 Grams Condition: Offer...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
French Diamond, Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in NY, NY
A chic Diamond, Ruby and Yellow Sapphire French Dome ring set in 18 karat yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,300
14K Gold 3.5 Carats Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Dome Ring A vintage dome ring showcasing rich cabochon rubies and a sparkling constellation of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby and 22 Karat Yellow Gold High Dome Papal Medieval Style Ring
By Deborah Meyers Experience
Located in New York, NY
This "papal" or ecclesiastical style ring is a nod to the medieval rings worn by clerics. It's profile is elongated and at its top sits a gorgeous bright and clean Burmese Ruby .15 ...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.56 Carat Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold 1.56tcw Sapphire,Ruby,Emerald W/ Pave Diamonds Ring, 6 Size: 6 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds Stone Shape: Round TCW: 1.56 Weight: 6.8g
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brilliant Cut Diamond and Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This ring is striking! It features brilliant cut Diamonds and cabochon Rubies. The Diamonds weigh 1.50 ctw and have a grade of Si(I)-IH. The Rubies are approximately 1 ctw. Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$19,299
Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Jewels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring. 1.07 carats of rubies, 2.43 carats of diamonds. Size 5.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,650
2.10 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ruby and diamond band ring in 14-karat yellow gold. Polished metal ring prong-set with numerous round-cut diamonds and channel-set with 24 princess-cut rubies. Signed BH. Size, 9.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,200
Natural Red Ruby & white Diamond Pave Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
Gorgeous pave dome ring with natural princess cut red ruby and white diamond in 18 karat yellow gold. 8 princess cut ruby 0.90ct total weight 30 brilliant cut natural diamonds 0.75...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,716 / set
18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings and Ring
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Classic Set of 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings & Matching Ring. 3 Carat Ruby Oval Shaped , 2 Carat Round Diamonds (GH-VS1)
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.
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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