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Large Vintage Moonstone Burma Ruby & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s
Large Vintage Moonstone Burma Ruby & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s

Large Vintage Moonstone Burma Ruby & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1970's Lenght: 5.6 cm Weight: 36,41 gr. The pendant, dated to the 1970s and made of moonstone, represents a manus fica, an iconography that spread in Roman and Etruscan eras...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Drop Dangle Long Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Drop Dangle Long Earrings

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Drop Dangle Long Earrings

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship done all microscopically. This stunning pair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace composed of 6 rows of fine white round oriental pearls, diameter; 6.5/7 to 3/3.5, alternated with round emerald beads, faceted ovals ….. , faceted pink spinel beads, faceted...

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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with round diamonds and detachable morganites. This jewellery collection was featured in Vogue ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

3.50-Carat Pink Spinel Cushion Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - Merkaba Jewelry
3.50-Carat Pink Spinel Cushion Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - Merkaba Jewelry

3.50-Carat Pink Spinel Cushion Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold - Merkaba Jewelry

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Presenting a vibrant and stunning pair of 3.50 carat Pink Spinel cushion earrings, set in 18K white gold and complemented by a total of 0.48 carat round brilliant diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Handmade in our Italian workshop by a fifth generation goldsmith, 23 White VVS-F Diamonds and 21 Rubies are set in 18kt White Gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g
Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g

Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g

Located in SE

A pair of shining dangles with briolette cut pink Rubies and faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold / tested.

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Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Luxembourg Creation Yellow Gold Set Earing/Pendant/Ring Emerald Sapphire Diamond
Luxembourg Creation Yellow Gold Set Earing/Pendant/Ring Emerald Sapphire Diamond

Luxembourg Creation Yellow Gold Set Earing/Pendant/Ring Emerald Sapphire Diamond

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The ring features a 0.10ct deep green transparent emerald, three deep purplish pink-red transparent rubies totaling 0.75ct, two deep blue transparent sapphires totaling 0.20ct, and t...

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Vintage 1970s Luxembourgish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

The clasp is a 18 carat white gold push clip with a safety link featuring a bezel set (original) synthetic ruby surrounded by 10 claw set brilliant cut diamonds, all on an openwork b...

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

This pretty little pendent will be made to order for you in our 150 year old workshop South of Rome, Italy. A domed heart is set with White VVS-G diamonds totalling approx. 0.35ct an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Earrings Aenea Jewellery
18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Earrings Aenea Jewellery

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Earrings Aenea Jewellery

By AENEA Jewellery

Located in Salzburg, Salzburg

Earrings handcrafted in Yellow Gold with Emeralds and White Diamonds Paving: Emeralds 1,26ct.; White Diamonds 0,56ct.; Material: Yellow Gold 750 We also offer matching rings and ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold...

Platinum Burma Spinel & Round Diamond Wide Bracelet 82.71ct No Heat High Jewelry
Platinum Burma Spinel & Round Diamond Wide Bracelet 82.71ct No Heat High Jewelry

Platinum Burma Spinel & Round Diamond Wide Bracelet 82.71ct No Heat High Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

A Pink Spinel, Diamond Bracelet A breathtaking Platinum Burma Pink Spinel & Diamond Mesh Bracelet, presenting an extraordinary 82.71 carats of rare natural gemstones in a fluid, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant
18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant

18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Flowers crafted of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pink and blue sapphires appear to be pouring out of this weighty piece with a substantial ribbon resting just above the jump ring.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.85 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
0.85 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills can also create a custom version in your preferred diamond size, color, metal, or design style. Similar earrings can be made with fancy yellow diamonds,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings
18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings

18K Gold Art-Deco Style Baguettes Yellow Sapphire Diamond Circular Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

• Made with best alloys, Diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color • Hinge Post Clasp • 18K Yellow Gold: 10.01 g • Gemstones: 8.44 cts • Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, SGL Certified): 0.64 cts • Meta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage Brown Agate & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s
Large Vintage Brown Agate & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s

Large Vintage Brown Agate & Diamond Figa Hand Pendant, 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1970's Lenght: 4,4 cm Weight: 24.59gr. The pendant, dated to the 1970s and made of brown agate, represents a manus fica, an iconography that spread in Roman and Etruscan era...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum

28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors
28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors

28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Imagine the Possibilities: Statement Ring: Transform this gem into an exquisite cocktail or engagement ring, set in platinum or rose gold, and surrounded by diamonds for added brill...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Handmade in our Italian workshop by a fifth generation goldsmith, 23 White VVS-F Diamonds and 21 Emeralds are set in 18kt White Gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...

GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription
GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription

GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription

By GIA

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite loose 1.60ct emerald-cut diamond certified by GIA with laser inscription number 1175388529. F Color and VS1 Clarity with no fluorescence. The diamond has excellent polish a...

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2010s American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond...

3.3 Ct Bicolor Ruby Red & Violet Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 8mm
3.3 Ct Bicolor Ruby Red & Violet Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 8mm

3.3 Ct Bicolor Ruby Red & Violet Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 8mm

Located in Peshawar, PK

Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.30 carats Dimension 8.3 x 7.4 x 6.0 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent Clari...

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2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball
1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball

1.00 Carat Pave Set Round Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings Disco Ball

By Tresor Paris

Located in London, GB

The disco balls collection introduces a bespoke dazzling assortment of sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond-studded pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings.

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2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant

14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant

Located in Jaipur, IN

A chunky block-letter "D" in 14K solid yellow gold, set with nine natural sapphires spanning the full colour spectrum — light pink baguette, two blue rounds, red baguette, deep ruby-...

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2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 CT Mint Teal Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 8mm
1.25 CT Mint Teal Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 8mm

1.25 CT Mint Teal Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 8mm

Located in Peshawar, PK

United States (Maine & California): Historic sources famous for classic pink and forest green tourmalines. Jewelry Design & Applications With a durable Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, to...

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2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2 Cts Deep Blue Gray Color Burma Spinel Emerald Cut  Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm
2 Cts Deep Blue Gray Color Burma Spinel Emerald Cut  Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm

2 Cts Deep Blue Gray Color Burma Spinel Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm

Located in Peshawar, PK

Its darker body color pairs beautifully with platinum, white gold, yellow gold and contrasting diamonds. Its unusual blue-gray character also makes it an excellent choice for collec...

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2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut  Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut  Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone

Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

Rubellite is one of the most valuable members of the tourmaline family, prized for its strong color even under different lighting conditions—unlike many pink tourmalines that fade in...

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2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring

Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.5 carats in total, set between an emerald estimated to weigh 0.3...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.76ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930
Art Deco 2.76ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930

Art Deco 2.76ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930

Located in London, GB

This piece is a fabulous example of Art Deco design at its most glamorous, featuring a pink-hued central ruby surround flanked by two pear shaped dazzling diamonds and surrounded by ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Blue Topaz  6 Carat Cushion Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Blue Topaz  6 Carat Cushion Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring

Blue Topaz 6 Carat Cushion Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

This Outstanding 6- 6.50 carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring surrounded by a pave set halo featuring 0.38ct Round Brilliant Diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Pink Yellow Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Earrings Aenea
18 Karat White Gold Blue Pink Yellow Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Earrings Aenea

18 Karat White Gold Blue Pink Yellow Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Earrings Aenea

By AENEA Jewellery

Located in Salzburg, Salzburg

Earrings handcrafted in White Gold with multicoloured Gemstones Paving: multicoloured Gemstones; White Diamonds; Emeralds; Blue Sapphires; Rubies; Pink Sapphires; Yellow Sapphires ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

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Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 219 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of ruby diamond pink gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern ruby diamond pink gold rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Natkina and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and oval cut ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale. Most of our ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings?

On average, ruby diamond pink gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $5,309, while they’re typically $740 on the low end and $220,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.