18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band .29 cts. Rubies .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Ruby Snake Band .29 cts. Rubies .02 cts. Brown Diamonds
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Timeless Ring In 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) Marquise Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate love and elegance with this Ruby Heart 14K Yellow Gold Band accented with Marquise Diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with 2.19 ct Ruby and 0.60 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A symbol of passion and prestige, this ruby and diamond ring will be cherished for generations.
Yellow Gold
Pinstripe Strength Diamond Cigar Band Skinny Ring with Ruby Inlay
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
The skinny version of our Pinstripe cigar rings feature an approximately 5mm band with Ruby inlays between the diamond pinstripe pattern.
Arfan Paris 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Multi-Row Band Ring
By Arfan
Located in Sausalito, CA
The ring features approximately 0.95 carats of square emerald-cut diamonds, complemented by approximately 0.56 carats of rubies, 0.56 carats of sapphires, and 0.40 carats of emeralds...
$4,425Sale Price|20% Off
Crown Ruby Elegant White 18K Gold Ring for Her for Him
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 18K Gold Ring *Same Model with another stones available Ruby 0,73 ct Weight 7,5 grams This collection was created inspired by the wonderful and controversial Castel Del Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.28 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut with Vivid Red Mozambique Ruby
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This ring from our Luxuria collection boasts of 1.28 carat of fancy light yellow emerald cut along with 2.02 carat of vivid red Mozambique rubies. The setting is very intricate which...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details of the piece: Gross Weight: 1.82 grams Ruby: 0.24 carats Diamond: 0.16 carats Gold: 1.74 grams Note: The product will be like the first picture you see.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details of the piece: Gross Weight: 1.82 grams Ruby: 0.24 carats Diamond: 0.16 carats Gold: 1.74 grams Note: The product will be like the first picture you see.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details of the piece: Gross Weight: 1.82 grams Ruby: 0.24 carats Diamond: 0.16 carats Gold: 1.74 grams Note: The product will be like the first picture you see.
Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.24 CT Diamond & 0.12 CT Ruby Ring Band Size 6
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Band Width: 2.7 mm Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 6 Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1.3 Grams Stone: Diamond, Approximately 0.24 CT, Clarity: ...
14k Gold
$2,415Sale Price|25% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Style Ruby and Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade in Byzantine Style workmanship with a unique velvet background and granulation. This ring features 0.56 Ca...
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,611Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Brilliant Ring with invisible Cutting 0.70 ct 0.20 ct looks like one big
Located in Viena, Viena
In Latin "rubens" stands for red, which is where the term ruby came from. Mineralogically, the ruby belongs to the corundums with a Mos hardness of 9 (very hard, comes directly a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.16 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 3.16 CTS BAGUETTE RUBY WITH WHITE DIAMOND PAVÉE ETERNITY RING 18K, Yellow Gold Main Stone : Ruby White Diamon...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.6ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halfway Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 1.60 carats of Natural Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstones.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,552Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This ring features octagon cut rubies set in a row making a full band. The band creating a statement yet st...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Halfway Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halfway Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 1.60 carats of Natural Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstones.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3ctw Oval Cut Ruby Halfway Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Total Weight: 2.8 g (1.8 dwt) Additional Details: This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! Matching Ring: This ring has a matching piece: 14k Yellow Gold 3ctw...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3ctw Oval Cut Ruby Halfway Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Total Weight: 2.8 g (1.8 dwt) Additional Details: This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! Matching Ring: This ring has a matching piece: 14k Yellow Gold 3ctw...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Stackable Band Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is an elegant natural ruby full eternity band ring, beautifully crafted to showcase a continuous, unbroken sequence of gemstones symbolizing eternal love.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.09 Carat Ruby Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Please contact us for more information on the Ruby Ring. 20K Yellow Gold 5.09cts Ruby 0.19cts Diamonds
Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Turtle Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose Gold 0.60 Karats Cabochon Sapphires 0,35 Karats Cabochon Ruby 0,50 Karats Gray Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Rose Gold 18k Three Stone Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Blue Sapphire 2.85 Cts/8 Pcs Diamond 0.48 Cts/121 Pcs Emerald 2.25 Cts/10 Pcs RUB 2.53 Cts/8 Pcs
Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Gold with diamonds symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Timeless Ring in 18k White Gold and Red Rubies
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
TIMELESS Ring in white gold 18Kt 2.80 gr with Red Rubies in total 0.58 ct and Diamond G color VS clarity 0.10 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.14 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.14 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 9.14 cts White Diamond Pavée : 0.41 cts...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.19 cts French Cut Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 3.19 cts French Cut Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 3.19 cts White Diamond : 0.05 cts Or...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Mosaic Cocktail Band 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Please contact us for information on the Art Deco style and Mosaic Band Ring. 20K Yellow Gold 7.40cts Ruby 0.43cts Diamonds 15mm
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Multi Gem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Honolulu, HI
Multigem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band featuring diamonds, rubies and Aquamarine.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Diamond and Gemstone Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond and Gemstone Band A ring of openwork broad band design, set with circular-cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds; all mounted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of wide design set with star set circular shaped sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, weighing approximately: 16 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
9ct Gold Bark Buckle Diamond Set Ring
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold 1960s Buckle Ring Bark surface design set with 15 x 0.8mm Natural diamonds and 2 x 0.8mm Natural Rubies Size U.K Size V 1/4 U.S Size 10 3/4 Thickness - 7.8mm Depth 1.2mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, USA
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in solid 750 gold, the design features a central channel of vivid red rubies totaling approximately 1.5 carats. The rubies are untreated and display a beautiful, sat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata 18K Yellow White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #24744
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Approximate total diamond weight: .40 - .45 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS Ring Size: 6 Width: 9 mm Weight: 12.2 g. / 7.8 dwt.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Cynthia Diamond & Gemstone Band '2.52 Ct Gemstones', in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With blue sapphires, pink rubies and stunning white diamonds, this band is everything one can ask for.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Granulata Style Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Multi-Color Stars Band with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Band size US 6.5 Limited edition Cultivated from 18-karat yellow gold, this limited-edition Ring sparkles with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires totaling an approximate 0.65...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.53 ct Total Weight Platinum Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring features a stunning center stone, a Legacy Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond weighing 2.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Eternity 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold, this ring features a captivating combination of radiant rubies and sparkling diamonds arranged in an eternity-style design, symbolizing everlasting beauty ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Rubellite Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Rubellite Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It has inscription inside of the shank dated 2.14.82. The center natural Ear...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Emerald Ring LARGE
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Ring with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
The ring features an Eagles head with a ruby eye in a sandblasted finish. The detailed feathers are set with round brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan Freshwater Pearl, Diamond & Multi Gemstone Band Ring 23 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 23 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Ruby, Natural Sapphire & Natural Emerald (Round Cut) / Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds / Freshwater Pearls Ring Size: 4.25 Band Width:...
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold...
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Elevated Bar Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ----- Chee Lee New York is a New York-based jewelry company that fuses t...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.22ct Diamonds and 0.36ct Rubie in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gemstone Total Carat Weight: This exquisite 1981 Classic Collection ring features a total carat weight of 0.22 carats for 5 round diamonds and 0.4 carats for 7 round rubies, creating...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Spiral Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Ring are all handmade in a unique Spiral design and have set the black diamonds in Black Rhodium prongs giving it a stu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ru...
Diamond and Multi-Colored Rainbow Sapphire Criss-Cross Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: .50 ctw Natural Sapphires and Rubies: 2.50 ctw Width: 14 mm Weight: 15 Grams Stamped: 18K 750 GMZ Estate Condition: Very good, ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multicolor Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous band ring features Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.40 Carat, Princess cut Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds total weight of 2.67 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Marquise Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look. This...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Byzantine Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios unique designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead granulation and a unique velvet background finished. This gorgeous band ring fe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sap...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Granulated Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design eternity band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold wires, and Granulat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Unique S.Georgios designer Hand Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring. It is all custom made and has granulation work with twisted wire on the sides, and features 6 (six) Brilliant cut Blue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead granulation and a unique velvet background finished. This gorgeous band ring features ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
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.”
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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.