Vintage Marquise Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Height: 9.7 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18K White Gold 2.65ctw Square Ruby & Baguette Diamond Checkerboard Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Faceted Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Slightly Purplish Red Color w/ Natural Inclusions - 2.0ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Ruby Center and Double Diamond Row Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size: 7.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 11 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handcrafted ring have ruby 0.67 carat and diamonds 0.88 carat weight of F/G color, VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 Stunning Tiffany & Co. Legacy Collection ruby and diamond eternity band ring. This timeless beauty features deep red rubies and icy white diamonds bead set in an...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Double Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
This ring is realized with two rings one in 18k rose gold with a central ruby, and the other one made in 18k white gold with a central diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .62 Carat TW Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Gold Band. Alternate Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The total weight of the rubies is approximately 0.44 carats, while the diamonds collectively weigh 0.26 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise 1.16 Carat Rubies and Round Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k rose gold eternity band with 7 diamonds totaling 0.36 carats and 6 marquise-shaped rubies totaling 1.16 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.35 Carat Ruby Count: 7 Total Diamond Weight: 0.10 Carat Diamond Count: 29 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Setting Style: Pr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A Sapphire blue 22 - Round-0,35ct T (5) / 3A Multisapphire 30-0.42 ct Rose/ Yellow/Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.87CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Prong and Channel style, 3.1 gram Size 7 1/8 inch in w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
62 round diamonds ap. 2.30 cts., 26 square-cut rubies, ap. 6.4 dwts.
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. 0.50ct French 1ct Round Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,413Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,711Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Spinner Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your physic power, creativity and body heat that is used t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This Victorian acrostic ring features Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, and Emerald gemstones, each claw set and mounted on a yellow gold setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and measure 5pts each and in-between these trios of pink stones are bright round cut diamonds measuring 4pts each.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond/Sapphire 1.45 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby cocktail band. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut red ruby's complimented by natural round cut pink sapphires and nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and 0.32 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:10 mm Band Width: 2.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type: 1.16 Natural Ruby and 0.32 Ct VS2 G Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style enchanting crimson ruby and diamond band is magnificent.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$1,053Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby There Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has I color and Pique clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Day and Night Ring with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
The ring dates to the 1930s and is all handmade. Gemstone: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Stone Shape: Carre, Transitional Cut Metal: Platinum Age: 1930s Size: K 1/2
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Round Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Rolling Band Ring sz4
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 5 Rubies, 5 Sapphires & 5 Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Blue Sapphire & Red Ruby - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.3-2...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Total Carat Two Tone High Set Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Micropave
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This ring is 14K White Gold, 14K Yellow Gold Prongs, 0.35CT Ruby, 0.40CT Diamond G-H Color SI2-I1 ClarityFree expedited shipping within the continental US makes our clearance sectio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.51 carat ruby and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & White Diamond Round 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Every three rubies are white diamond rounds. With a total weight of 0.06 carats, these diamonds are chosen for their superior clarity and sparkle, providing a dazzling contrast to th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Stacking Band in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The vibrant red of the rubies contrasts beautifully with the brilliance of the diamonds, creating a balanced and versatile design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75ctw Diamond and Ruby Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Baguette
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14k yellow gold diamond and ruby band ring is a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby 2.31 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 19.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified No Heat Mozambique Ruby and Marquise White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
To balance their intensity, marquise-shaped natural white diamonds were added, bringing a soft shimmer that follows the flow of the rubies without interrupting them.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold 0.69ctw Diamond Sapphire Ruby & Emerald Greek Key Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.09ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold crossover ring band, set with a square cut Burmese ruby weighing 0.67 carats and a square cut white diamond w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Purplish Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Framing the ruby panel, 0.10 carats of bright white diamonds add a refined contrast, enhancing the ring’s geometry and elevating its modern elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Romantic Estate 4.9TCW Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Wide Love Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 4.9TCW diamond and ruby 18K white gold wide eternity band ring 20th Century Diamonds: F-G, full and single cut, 2.3 TCW Rubies: lively, raspberry red, 2.6 TCW Marks: 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-Gemstone Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k. There are 4 rings in total with a switchable X center diamonds that you can switch the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a fabulous selection of one-hundred-twenty-three natural earth mined gemstones, including: calibrated white colorless VS diamonds and well matched Burmes...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Solid Gold 0.42ct Diamond & Ruby Open Pattern Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.22ctw (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with a cabochon Burmese ruby weighing 5.33 carats, surrounded by 6.85 carats of cabochon pink sapph...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61ctw Ruby and Diamond Channel Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 5 round cut 2.25 mm approximately .25 total carats diamond, 6 round brilliant cut 2.25 mm approximately .36 total carats GH color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.25 Rise O...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Make a statement with this luxurious 1.52ctw ruby and diamond thick band ring, crafted in gleaming 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natkina Blue Multi Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 40-0.04ct-G/ VS2A Ruby 1-0.19ct 5/2A Ruby 1-0.02 5/2A Sapphire 1-0.43ct 5/3A Sapphire 52-0.47ct 5/3A Tsavorite Gold 14K White The complicated construction of this ring make...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond .85 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Band
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Double Headed 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring Diamond and Ruby Unisex
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double Headed Snake Wedding 14K Ring with 4 bezel set diamonds in each head. Rubies make up the eyes of both snakes.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 karats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 karats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring This striking estate ring showcases six marquise-cut natural rubies and twelve tapered baguette-cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,985Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.45 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.10 Carats Cabochon Cut Emerald.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
$1,492Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band "Flower" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.40 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has also a 0.20 Carats Modern Round Cut Ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Two Tone Gold 1.32ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Half Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.70ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Set - Brillian...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
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.
If you’re shopping for antique and vintage band rings, you likely know that this particular kind of ring is among the most versatile in jewelry.
You don’t need a special occasion to dazzle friends with a flashy sapphire band ring or to make a statement with a wide band ring — this accessory knows no boundaries, and many different iterations have materialized over the years. Whether you’re seeking an unadorned modern sterling-silver band ring for everyday wear or dual gold wedding bands for the big day, there are lots of options waiting for you.
On 1stDibs, there are enduring antique wedding bands to be found dating from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Jewelers who were active during the reign of Queen Victoria — specifically, the Romantic period — designed rings with large colorful gemstones and decorative motifs, while the jewelry of the latter era was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. Matching wedding bands, which may reduce the stress of wedding-band shopping if you prefer a traditional route, afford you and your partner the chance to have the engagement ring and wedding bands in the same metal and design.
And because band rings aren’t necessarily relegated to black-tie events, they’ve come a long way, design-wise. David Yurman’s band rings, for example, are well known for their integration of mixed metals, and the celebrated jewelry designer’s powerful silver and gold bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings frequently express his iconic industrial-cable motif.
A simple and chic band ring goes with anything, from the evening gown you’ve chosen for a weekend gala to the jeans and vintage tee you’ve thrown on for a casual lunch with colleagues. Browse a distinctive collection of contemporary and vintage diamond band rings, gold band rings and other accessories on 1stDibs today.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.