Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .19ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.07 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly saturated 3.07 carat natural Mozambique ruby set in a refined platinum mounting with diamond pavé shoulders.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$697Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds.
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Spectacular Vietnamese Ruby Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, American. This stunning ruby and diamond ring features a spectacular 3.38-carat Vietnamese ruby set with 2 superb white diamonds (1.40cttw H color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Ruby total is 20pts and the diamond total of this ring is 75pts and all the stones are set in yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 3.3ct Burmese Ruby and Diamonds - Statement Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Exquisite Natural Pear Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in White and Yellow Gold One of our most luxurious rings, this magnificent pear-shaped ruby ring features a stunning, 3.3-...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ....
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Diamond and Enameled 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian ring is like a layered cake, with moonstone, diamonds, rubies, and stunning cobalt blue enamel.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1910s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price|30% Off
AGL Certified 3 Carat No Heated Oval Ruby 18K White And Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the luxurious allure of the Antinori Di Sanpietro 3 Carat Ruby Ring, an exquisite piece of artistry designed to captivate and enchant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,943Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ruby Tourmaline Diamonds Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 39-RND57-0,27-4/4A Ruby 376-6,73 Т(4)/3 Tourmaline 1-5,4 ct Size USA 8.2 Weight 14,94 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Stunning Diamond Multi Sapphire Ruby 14K White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Ring Green Sapphire 3-0.16 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,16 ct Yellow Sapphire 1-0,05 ct Pink Sapphire 2-0,1 ct Orange 1-0,05 ct Size 6 US Weight 3,14 grams It is our ho...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond; clarity: SI2-3 diamond; color: G-H metal:14k gold type:ring weight:7.2 GR size: 7.5 US
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
A perfect gift for someone who loves vibrant gemstones and classic luxury. Stones: - diamond - baguette cut, 10 stones - 3 x 1.5 mm - approximately .55 carats - HI color, I1 clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rud Murbach Sixties Mod Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Rud Murbach
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 16.6 grams STONES: .80 carat ruby, .45 carat total weight of F color, VS clarity diamonds, and 2.0 carats total weight of sapphire.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Half Eternity Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 21st Century Style: Contemporary Creator: Unknown Metal: 14Kt Gold Stone: Diamond & Rubies Ring size: 6 3/4 (sizable).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 54-RND57-0,2-4/6 Ruby 1-Oval-1,57 (4)/3 Weight 2.92 gram Size USA 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer surface of the shank is hallmarked with the French maker's mark and the 18k gold mark (eagle's head). This diamond snake ring in rose gold is supplied with an IDGL diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Marquise 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .62ct Cut: Marquise Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .38ctw Cut: Baguette &...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Marquise .78ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .69ct Cut: Marq...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: N 1/2 or 6 3/4 Weight: 2.4g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .13ct Cut: Oval Color: Pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage marquise ring is fine quality, set with natural rubies and very high color graded diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 0.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ruby is surrounded by glittering old-cut diamonds, each one adding a touch of brilliance and sparkle to this exceptional piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive unheated ruby engagement ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Half Eternity Seven Stone Ruby Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 2mmMain Stone Carat ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Marquise 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.18ct Cut: Marquise ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,860 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.48 ct Stone Shape - Marquise Gemstone Pcs - 6 Stone Size - 4 x 2 mm Diamond Weight - 0.8 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing approximately 3 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$525Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
*Pictures have been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Oval Size: 5 x 4 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring features vibrant oval rubies beautifully set with sparkling diamonds placed between each stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,540 / item
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.36 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Pcs - 6 Stone Size - 4 x 2 mm Diamond Weight - 0.36 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Large Opal Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details • Centre stone: Ethiopian opal cabochon 5.66cts • Accent stones: • Rubies 0.52ct total • Diamonds 0.28ct total, round brilliant-cut est.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
French Belle Époque ruby diamond 18k rose gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Belle Époque Navette ring showcases a refined elongated silhouette centered on 3 round cut rubies totaling approximately 0.25 carat, arranged to create a vivid line of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
C1800 18K Giardinetti "Garden" Ring of Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti ring, Italian for "little garden", is artfully set in silver with colored stones and 18K gold of diamonds, emeralds and rubies in a garden mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
3 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Over Ring 13 Grams Size 8
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 3 Ct Ruby and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Ruby approximately 3 ct 18 Karat Yellow Gold: 13 Grams Ring Size 8 ( can be altered ) Not stamped but i Tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise & Round 2.54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Natural Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: This ring features 4 Ruby stones. Diamond Details: This ring features 3 Natural Emerald Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 0.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$49,840Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptionally Fine No-Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Finding an unheated ruby of 1 carat is a challenging task, let alone a stone over 3 carats that has top color, clarity, cutting and the hardest part being untreated.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of Rose Cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubies, and green demantoid garnets.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
5.77 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.77 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 5.77...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Art Deco ruby and diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity P1 Cut Old European ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Marquise .85ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Marquis...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Yellow Gold Ring & Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold ring weighing 4.40 grams, silver weighing 4.57 grams, 119 diamonds with a total weight of 1.41 carats, and 3 treated corundum rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $150 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.01ct Cut: Oval St...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.03ct Step Cut Ruby & Step Cut Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.68ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rectangular Step Cut - Prong Set - H Color - V...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Eostre Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
It consists of A 3 ct Oval Shape Brilliant cut unheated Ruby Total Natural Diamond weight is 0.888 ct , The Colour of the Diamond is Approximately E/F with VS Clarity US Ring Size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond & 0.13ct Ruby 18K White Gold Ring, 2003
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary princess cut 0.25 carat diamond and 0.13 carat natural ruby, 18 karat white gold ladies ring; part of our ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified 0.57 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Round Heated Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.743 grams Set with- Stone type: Natural Corundum (RUBY) Shape: Round Carat: 0.57 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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