Marquise Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-shaped diamond at its center. It’s encircled by a halo of rubies and diamonds, with a second outer ring of the same gems for added brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.15 Carat Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond Split Shank Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring style showcasing a long marquise cut ruby, set in a chic intertwined halo design micro-pave set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
East-West Marquise Ruby Chunky Wavy Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This chunky wavy band ring features a 0.2-carat marquise-cut ruby, flush-set horizontally in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this stunning marquise-shaped ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Bee Engravings, Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (1.03) and Diamonds (0.18) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like the...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
0.41 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring style showcasing a 0.41-carat marquise cut diamond, surrounded by a single row of baguette shape 14 rubies weighing 0.71 carats and another row of 28 brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Rubies and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Cocktail Ring Finish: High Polish Gemstones: Marquise Faceted Ruby, 11.0mm x 5.5mm, 2.0 Carats, Four Small Rubies, 0.44 Carats Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby, Black Diamond with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats, Black Diamond 2.07 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened do...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$1,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Marquise 1.12 Ct. Natural Ruby & Diamond Eternity Half Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in rich 14k yellow gold and features a striking design of marquise-cut rubies totaling 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Style 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage-inspired cluster ring features four marquise-cut natural rubies totaling 0.88 carat, each measuring 5.5 x 3 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Marquise Ruby, Onyx and Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Marquise-Cut Red Ruby, Onyx and Diamond Platinum Navette Statement vintage cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Cluster 10k Gold Ring. Dome Marquise Shape.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Red Band Color: White Style: Mid-century Gorgeous ruby and diamond 10K yellow gold dome ring.
10k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-shaped ruby takes center stage and highlight its vibrant hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Diamond & Ruby Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring is adorned with sparkling natural diamonds that shimmer gracefully, complemented by calibrated ruby accents that provide a vibrant burst of colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise-shaped ring is a true beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond Leaf Ring Gift for Girlfriend in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cut Ruby and Halo Diamond Leaf Ring in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 0.9 carat and diamonds of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby and Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Rubies: 6 marquise cut: 0.66cttw Diamonds: 11 round cut: 0.55cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow two extra shipping day...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,212Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.65 Carat Marquise Ruby with Diamonds Wedding Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet elegant, this striking ring showcases a vibrant array of marquise-cut ruby totaling 2.65 carats, artfully arranged in a double-row cluster design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring showcases a stunning marquise-shaped centrepiece featuring a natural ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow gold Marquise Ruby and Baguette Cut Diamond Wedding Ring .
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning antique navette ring is fine quality set with impressive sapphire and rubies displaying fine colour and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A magnificent marquise ring, probably an antique engagement ring, in very good condition.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Target Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Opal Shape: Marquise Size: 12 x 6 mm.
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby and diamond marquise ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,492Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.29 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 marquise cut natural ruby totaling 1.29 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 1.29 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 marquise cut natural ruby totaling 1.29 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring combines vivid pink tourmaline, ruby, and diamond in a distinctive marquise-shaped composition.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Gold Marquise Ring with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marquise ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid natural ruby at its center, framed by a halo of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Marquise Shape Ruby and Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich, intense, brilliant Marquise Shape Ruby weighing 3.02 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Ruby Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwadian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 A magnificent Edwardian ring, beautifully crafted in a combination of 18ct yellow gold and platinum, dating from...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Ruby Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous, French made Art Deco ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950's Retro Marquise Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 karat two-tone (white and rose gold) Retro swirl ring, artfully designed with a captivating center marquise diamond of approximately 0.30 carats at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$7,500
Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring A white gold ring set with a center marquise diamond approximately 1.78ct with a halo of marquise rubies surrounded by round diamonds Rubies total appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$123,750Sale Price|44% Off
2.05 carat “vibrant” red, no-heat Mozambican Ruby and D IF Marquise Diamond Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ruby is framed by eight custom-cut, colorless baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 12.22 Carat Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ruby's shape is unparalleled, perfect for your ring or index finger.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Gift for her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
With a total ruby weight of 1.04 carats and diamond weight of 0.37 carats, the ring offers a bold yet sophisticated design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Stone: Cultured Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Diamond Count: 6 round brilliant Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Cl...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 1.35ctw Ruby & Diamond Sideways Pyramid Marquise Shape Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (25) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pinkish Red - 1.0ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Ni...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Natural Ruby and Pear and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring size is U7 (can be adjusted to fit you) and the approximate dimensions of this ring is 19mm x 15mm The ruby has great emotional meaning.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby Burma GRS Certificate and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 2.20 High quality natural Vivid Red (GRS-type "Pigeon Blood") Oval Cut Heated Ruby - GRS# 2019-093234 (Another ruby will be replaced if it is sold out) - 6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3.01 Carat Marquise Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Burmese Red Marquise cut Certified Ruby weighing 3.01 carats surrounded by a row of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.72ctw Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Nice Transparent Ruby - Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 2.26ct (exact) ** Se...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Halo and Sapphire Channel-Set Band
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Halo and Sapphire Channel-Set Band Description: This 14kt white gold ring features a central marquise-cut ruby held in a secure four-prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 2.1tgw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in gold, comprising one oval cut ruby and twenty-four old cut diamonds, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,900 / item
Marquise Ruby 14K Gold (18K Custom) Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant marquise ruby open band ring features a vivid marquise-cut ruby delicately prong-set in solid 14K gold, creating a graceful balance of color and modern design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1ct Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Marquise Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Ring Ruby Engagement Ring Red Gemstone Ring Unique Engagement Ring Oval Ring Raw Stone Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Item Features • Gold KT: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise East West Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with round diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total and one marquise shaped ruby weighing 0.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Nice Platinum 0.96ctw Oval Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.70ct (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 12 Round Brilliant Cut & 4 Marquise Cut - Pave & ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Marquise Diamond and Ruby Solitaire Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Solitaire Vintage Solitaire Marquise Diamond and Ruby Gold Band Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .50 Carat Marquise Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold GIA Elongated Oval Burma Ruby Marquise & Round Diamond Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red - Burma - Heated - 1.29ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby Marquise Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Oval Ruby and Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2 Karat White Gold, Portugal, 1980s/1990s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Marquise Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds approximately 54pts in total of shimmering Diamonds! They have a wonderful sparkle. The ruby at the centre measures 60pts.This lovely shaped ring is a gre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Genuine Ruby and Marquise Diamonds Ring Made in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Item Features • Gold KT: 14K Yellow Gold • Gemstone Cut: Oval natural heated Ruby // Round Diamonds // Marquise Diamonds • Number of Ruby and Size : 1 Ruby around 7x5MM in Size • N...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed and Elegant Mid Century Modern Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a Luminous 3.00 Carat Pear-cut Opal, surrounded by 0.95tcw of Glittering Marquise Diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
$4,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Gold KT: 18K Solid Yellow Gold • Gemstone Cut: Oval natural heated Ruby with GIA Certificate • Number of Ruby and Size : 1 Ruby around 7x5MM in Size • Number of Diamonds: 50 Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.2Ct Star Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, Marquise Cut 16x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
"A marquise-cut Madagascar star ruby in 14K gold." Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Star Ruby Treatment: Fissure Filled Weight: 8.22cts Head Size: 16.4x7.3mm Shape: Marquise Cut: Caboc...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Marquise Cut Ruby (GIA) and Round Diamond Halo Statement Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring showcases an exquisite, vivid marquise-cut ruby weighing 2.09 carats, nestled securely within a partial horizontal halo of 16 brilliant round-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Ruby & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Unleash bold elegance with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired marquise shape ring. A striking combination of radiant diamonds, vivid rubies, and sleek black onyx creates a mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.8ctw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, silver, diamond, and ruby ring, comprising sixteen round cut rubies, five old mine cut diamonds, and twenty-eight rose cut diamonds, set in silver, to an 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
8.25 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Marquise Princess Diamond in 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold statement ring features an oval-cut Burma ruby center with marquise ruby accents totaling 6.10 carats and 2.15 carats of princess-cut diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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