2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 2.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 4.2 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,719Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Purplish Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a lovely Oval-Cut Purplish Red 2.70 Carat Ruby, framed by 6 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.45 Carats, and set in 14K Yellow Gold, this iconic Men's Ring design has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ruby diamond second hand ring, its shuttle-shaped setting is adorned in the center with a probably treated marquise-cut ruby, held in 4 claws and surrounded by 14 modern brilliant-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ruby: 28 princess cut = 1.50cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 16.6mm wide ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.19Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6193270038 Oval cut Clean Clarity 7.47 X 4.88 X 3.54mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural .20ct. side round diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Men's 3 Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 stone Ring for Men Circa 1940's 14 Yellow and White Gold It can been more Clean however we didn't want to touch it. Diamond and Ruby are Natural approx size 3.5 - 4.0mm Fin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Natural Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Ring Size 8- This lovely ring features six genuine sapphire baguettes, six genuine ruby baguettes, six genuine emerald...
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Rubies in a Swirl Pattern
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring With Diamonds & Rubies in a Swirl Pattern. This stunning Dinner ring measures for a size 6.5. Having a center diamond .50ct in size with seven swirling...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Natural Carved Amethyst Ball Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Amethyst Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with a round Ruby cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter in the center is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank. I...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Prasiolite Diamonds Ruby Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring total weight 8.70 grams Diamonds weight 0.35 karat Prasiolite weight 14 karat Ring size 7.75 US 16.5 ITA (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 karat yellow Gold 3.93 Carat Oval Ruby Halo and .97 Carat Diamonds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14 karat yellow gold, red ruby oval shaped 3.93 carat with a halo of diamonds. Sparkling diamonds on the shank, equaling .97 carat total weight, have a clarity rating of SI and H co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500
Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring A white gold ring set with a center marquise diamond approximately 1.78ct with a halo of marquise rubies surrounded by round diamonds Rubies total appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Gresah" signature 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower with a Ruby and Diamond Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold flower and "Gresah" signature silver woven bark ring containing 1 round ruby of gem quality weighing .30pts. and 18 round full cut diamonds of fine quality weighing .09...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Banded Black Onyx Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Banded Black Onix melon cut Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Ruby cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in solid 14 kt yellow gold is mounted...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Flip Band. Carre Cut Sapphire and Ruby two rows Diamond 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Ruby, Sapphire Primary Stone Cut: Carré Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Two Rows of Diamonds with Movable Hinged Side Bands Jewelry Ty...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, CE
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,...
2.40 Carat Natural Pear Shaped Diamond Ruby Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Diamond cluster ring. 1.30ct. Natural Pear Shape diamond J color Si-2 clarity 1.00ct side round diamonds. G-color vS-2 clarity .10ct Natural Round Rubies 14kt. white gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, 18karat White Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful modern ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with five rubies and white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.52 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Three-Stone Halo Class
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Three's 1.42ct natural Rubies ring. Vibrant vivid Reds Transparent & clean clarity. Round cut brilliants 4.4mm diameter 1.00ct natural Side diamonds: G-color Vs-2 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,400
Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and fiery ring features an undulating line of twenty-three sparkling round white diamonds totaling 0.20 carats punctuated above and below by seven contrastingly rich red...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Rectangle Ring, 1.33ct Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Floral Rice Pearl and Ruby Cluster in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a ladies pearl-cluster diamond in a floral-themed design crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,700
Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural Pear shape 2.55 Ruby and 0.78 Carat white diamonds set in 14 Karat yellow gold.The Ring is handcrafted one of a kind.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,480Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Two Tone Rope Design Ruby and Diamond Band, Size 3.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handmade and richly detailed, this 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Triple Rope Band Ring showcases bold texture and vibrant gemstone color.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Cocktail Rose Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Retro aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold, circa 1940s–1950s.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Greek Key Design Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring features the Greek Key design symbolizing eternity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 0.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely diamond ring showcases an exquisite snake design accented with 0.19ct of round brilliant cut diamonds and 0.03ct of rubies. They are set in 14k rose gold.
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with 8 Blue Enamel Strips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring with 8 blue enamel strips. Specifications: main stone: ROUND DIAMONDS AND BLUE SAPPHIRE diamonds: 14 PIECES carat total weight: APPR...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Twin Ring ruby and sapphire fine gem quality diamonds White gold 18 Karat
Located in München, DE
Made in 750 white gold (18-karat white gold). One-of-a-kind piece.
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$975 / item
Evil Eye 14 Karat Gold Stack Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this evil ring is available in emerald, turquoise, ruby & blue sapphire . Available in yellow, rose & white gold finish. Can be stacked or worn as single rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
6.50 Carat Impressive Natural Rubellite and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.50 Carats Impressive Natural Rubellite and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Rubellite Weight is Approx. 5.00 Carats Rubellite Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 9.00mm Natural Round Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
32X23 MM PEAR Amethyst , Diamond & Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
The Amethyst sizable Pear shape enhances its overall appeal, boasting vibrant hues of purple Color. Crafted in 14-karat White gold weighing 28.4 grams, this piece is adorned with 26...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500 / item
Coral Ruby Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is meticulously crafted in 14-karat gold and sterling silver.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Approximately 6 Carats Rubies
Located in Plantation, FL
An impressive vintage ruby and diamond cluster cocktail ring crafted in solid 14 karat gold, showcasing a vibrant and dimensional floral burst design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Round Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring, A ballerina ring with center oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,849Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry The design centers around a vivid cushion-cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Band Ring with Ruby Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 14 karat white gold band ring weighs 2.5 grams and is currently a size 6.5 (easily resized up or down as needed).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Two Tone Green Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring is microscopically decorated with gold wires and beads.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$4,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold 5.86Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Anniversary Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14 Karat White Gold 5.86Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Anniversary Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Heart Shape Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring weights 4.7 grams solid gold 14 karat and is a size 6.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,833Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold 15.57Tcw Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity. Sourced from trusted mines, each emerald is hand-picked for its deep green color, natural clarity, and vibrant life. As the bir...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring with 1.78 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The ruby is surrounded by a 1/2 carat of round stones - a diamond halo of 14 round, full-cut stones that we rate at G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Ring 14 Kt White Gold Size 5 Introducing a truly stunning piece, behold the 2.5 Carat Emerald cut Treated Ruby & 0.15 ct Diamond Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing snake ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds on the tail and one diamond on the head. The body is studded with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamon...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Modern Three Stones Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing modern ring in 18k white gold steucture mounted with three stones in the center: one ruby, one emerald, one blue sapphire and adorned with 0.43 ct of little white diamonds ar...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds & Rubies, Circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold ring with old-cut diamonds and rubies. This ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco to Retro Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring with 15 radiant natural mined Diamonds totaling approximately 1.5 Carats, with 12 gorgeous natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bypass 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
An elegant 14 karat yellow gold bypass ring comprised of graceful open teardrops each terminating in two oval cut rubies trailing a row of three round brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian diamond ruby platinum ring Old European-cut center stone diamond of 0.25 carat, rose-cut diamonds, and square-cut rubies; 14 karat yellow gold and platinum Size: 5.75 US;...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine 14 Karat White Gold 1.78Ct Natural Diamond Open Crossover Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Genuine 14 Karat White Gold 1.78Ct Natural Diamond Open Crossover Wedding Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Oval Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Weight: 2.02 carats Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing Accompanied with AGL certificate Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,884Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.8Ct Zambian Emerald 3.23Ct Diamond Floral Halo Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.8Ct Zambian Emerald 3.23Ct Diamond Floral Halo Ring 14 Karat White Gold This elegant ring showcases a stunning oval-cut emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,908Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 14 Karat White Gold 2.36Ct Octagon Cut Diamond Anniversary Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Certified 14 Karat White Gold 2.36Ct Octagon Cut Diamond Anniversary Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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