Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage This lovely estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White and set with sparkling natural diamonds and natural rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Italy “flower” ring, ruby root and zircons, 925 sterling silver
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
In the center, a large flower takes center stage in this piece. It is composed of six pear-cut ruby petals and a central cubic zirconia, giving it an organic touch reminiscent of n...
Ruby, Zircon, Sterling Silver
Leon Mege "Poppy Flower" Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Poppy Flower" ring with rubies, fancy yellow, orange, and white diamonds by Leon Mege.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...
Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Round Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round Style: S...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring Natural Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Floral Flower This nice vintage estate Natural diamonds and Genuine Earth mined Red Ruby ring is finely crafted in solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emma Chapman 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Ruby Pearl Flower Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a unique one-of-a-kind ruby and pearl ring. The centre of the ring is embedded with a ruby, set in an 18k yellow gold flower.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1.37 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Flower Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring Size 6.75 Weight: 8.6 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century Design
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring features a petite yet vibrant flower-shaped cluster composed of rich red round rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Floral Flower Clover Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance, color, and brilliance. This striking ring showcases a vibrant array of rubies, artfully arranged within a clover-shaped design. The rich red stones are encircl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural pave diamond ruby 925 silver flower wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 1.10cts Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized sil...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Flower Garden Collection 3in1, Ruby Sapphire Pendant, Brooch, Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
FLOWER GARDEN COLLECTIONS, THREE IN ONE : PENDANT, BROOCH, COCKTAIL RING RARE Piece!
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.31cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ruby: pear cut = 2.07cttw Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional bus...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted flower cluster ring is centered around ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Height: 9 mm Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 1.37ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fees: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Round Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
18ct yellow gold Custom made to order please contact our designer with your finger size to start the design process Combination of Burmese red rubies and pink sapphires set in 18ct...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.10x4.10x3.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "74 White Diamonds 0.57 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.34 CT 206 Pink Sapphire 4.91 CT 79 Ruby 1.94 CT 18KR 19.83 GM (WBTT)" 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Center Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 6 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow gold Mauboussin Burma no Heat Ruby Flower Retro Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of retro elegance, this 1950 Mauboussin ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and adorned with vibrant rubies totaling 3.0 carats. The rich red hue of the rubies...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$273Sale Price|20% Off
Emma Chapman Ruby Gold Plate Statement Flower Ring, Handmade in India
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This lovely Ruby Gold Plate Statement Flower Ring, has been handmade in our workshops.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .57ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .17ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.52 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite blend of artistry and nature, the 18 Karat Gold 2.52 Carat Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Flower Ring is a breathtaking interpretation of botanical beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring features 7 Petals made of Natural Oval Pinkish Red Rubies pave set around a center of R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Flower Ring Ruby Tsavorite and Diamonds Natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cocktail Ring Pre-owned in excellent condition 18k white Gold weight approx: 14.0 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.40 ct Natural Ruby approx 1.0 ct Natural green Tsavorite app...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Flower Motif Ring With Diamond Trim
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful flower motif ring is cent with a center round faceted, reddish pink ruby, approximately 0.19 CTS, decorated with a round faceted halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .28ctw Flowers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 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 Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,320Sale Price|25% Off
Burmese Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring Platinum PT950 6.90ct High Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring crafted in Platinum PT950.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Baguette Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold natural ruby baguette diamond flower cocktail ring. This enchanting ruby baguette and diamond flower cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold is distinctive.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.92 carats of 4 rubies and 0.45 carats of 6 pink sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.84ctw Quality Oval Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Ruby - (1) Oval Brilliant Cut & (8) Square Cut- Prong & Channel Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 0.81ctw (exact) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Red Ruby Flower and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.1 Grams Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Color: J-L Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.42 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $29, 000 18KT Gold Glittering Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Flower Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important 18KT White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Shaped Ring. Ring is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Rubies and Diamonds forming a Flow...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman 18k Gold Enamel Flower Ring with Ruby, Artisan Design
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This one-of-a-kind enamel ruby ring is made using 18k gold. It has been handmade in our workshops and features the ancient art of enamel. Our skilled goldsmiths have created a lovely...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring Size 6.5 Approximately 15 pointer diamond is making the center of the flower which is surrounded by clean brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Flower Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.38ctw oval cut Ruby center Diamond details: Approx. 0.36ctw of round and baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.37 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flower Statement Fashion Ring in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
2.37 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flower Statement Fashion Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian era art-deco style floral enchanting pink-red ruby and diamond ring is eternal.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$2,820Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Designer Flower Ruby and Diamond Bridal Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.09ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Red Color - 0.85ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 0.93 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & 1.06 Carat Diamond Flowers Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Oval cut Ruby weighing 0.93 carat, accented by 4 Marquise cut Diamonds arranged in a flower motif on each side, weighing a total of 1.06 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,378Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.5 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Triple Flower Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful yellow gold ring is a triple flower motif, set with a round faceted red ruby (approximately 0.12 CTS), a round faceted green emerald (approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone (approx 0.60ct) Total Ruby with the small stones all approx 1.60 carat All stones ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Solid Yellow Gold Colorful Opal & Ruby Cluster Flower Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This floral ring is made from 375 9K Yellow Gold with Natural Semi-precious Opal & Precious Rubies A beautiful Australian Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring set with a centre 7x5mm (0.28"x0.2...
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,724Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Oval cut Ruby Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut ruby flower cocktail ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Multi-Colour Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Floral Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.10x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "70 Brown Diamonds 0.56 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.36 CT 19 Pink Sapphire 0.27 CT 1 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 7.64 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Shape Natural Siamese Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A breathtaking Siamese ruby and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 18k white gold, and high-polished for shimmering smooth finish.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
C1900 18K Ruby Gypsy Ring with Buckle Design and Carved Flower Stems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Or we could mention the clever way the goldsmith incised (hand-carved) lines in the gold to suggest stems with the rubies as the flower. Or perhaps we should point out the clever buc...
Ruby, 18k Gold
0.89ctw Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Flowers Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - L - N Clarity - SI2 - I1 - Natural Emeralds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Round Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,950Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $9, 000 18KT Gold Glittering Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Flower Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important 18KT White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Shaped Ring. Ring is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Rubies and Diamonds forming a Flow...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,567Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Cocktail “Flowers” Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...
Pink Sapphire Ruby & Multi-Gemstone Lilly Flower 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.30x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 31 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 60 Green Garnet 0.47 CT 65 Pink Sapphire 0.60 CT 30 Ruby 0.21 CT 18KR ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carats, accented by 10 Pear-Shaped Ruby "petals" weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,769Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum 1.66ct Round Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Slightly Purple Red Color - 0.95ctw (exact) (45) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Large Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pinkish Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 14K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Each bloom features intricately carved gemstones—one flower in rich green emeralds and the other in vivid rubies—surrounding a brilliant-cut diamond at each center.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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