Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 2.00ct Burmese Rubies
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This one-of-a-kind eternity band Art Deco style is a celebration of rare color and exceptional design. At its heart are nine perfectly matched marquise-cut Burmese rubies, vibrant re...
Ruby, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin Title: Gypsy Wisdom The Gypsy Wisdom Snake Ring is a delicate symbolic piece handcrafted in ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby with Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby With Diamond Accent Ring Size 5.5 Size 5.5 2.80 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents Size 6.75 0.05 Total diamond weight. Size 6.75 3.23 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Emerald and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite ring with an artful design and make. It is a dome ring with a vivid red marquise cut ruby in its center, from which four lines of square emeralds radiate.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$330Sale Price / item|50% Off
Genuine Ruby Blossoms Sterling Silver Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Ring for Gift
Located in New York, NY
The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Designed with marquise ruby with round diamond set beside that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it wit...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This yellow gold ruby and diamond ring features a classic cluster of gemstone design with vibrant color and sparkle. Three rich red rubies are set across the top, and are accented by...
Diamond, Ruby
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Snake Ring Silver Serpent Emerald Ruby Double Head Sculptural Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Silver Serpent Emerald Ruby Double Head Sculptural Vintage Designer: J DAUPHIN Silver snake ring in solid silver, a one of a kind vintage 2011 serpent ring by J Dauphin,...
Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.95Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Discover the exquisite beauty of this IGI certified 18K white gold ring, featuring a stunning 4.95-carat marquise cut natural ruby and 1.81 carats of baguette cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.00ct Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.00ct Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - 1.00ct marquise-shaped natural Burmese ruby - 10 x Old Mine-cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.00ct (H-I / SI1-S...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (0.32 Carat) and Diamonds (0.12 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where emp...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
East to West Marquis Ruby and Diamond Ring Band
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold ring with east to west marquis rubies and diamonds. Features 18K white gold 1.23 carat total weight in rubies .25 carat total weight in diamonds Ring size 6, can be s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite and bold, this 18K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating Byzantine design. The centerpiece showcases 1.5 carats of marquise-cut rubies, their deep red hue creat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful ring set in 18K white gold featuring a single piece weighing a total of 2.05 carat of the lege...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Platinum and Gold 7ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Spray Handmade Wire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vivid Red Color - 2.50-3.0ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2.03 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide tapered open work flower ring, set with 14 marquise sapphires and 12 marguise rubies with 41 round accent diamonds, set in 14k white gold wide band setting. 14 marquise blue s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Eternal Renewal, is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, two serpent heads framing...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 1...
Cluster Floral Gemstone Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold cluster gemstone and diamond ring features a marquise shaped ruby and emerald and mixed cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,288Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.48 ct Stone Shape - Marquise Gemstone Pcs - 6 Stone Size - 4 x 2 mm Diamond Weight - 0.8 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,500 / item
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.71 carats mother of pearl, .35 carats ruby and .46 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Custom-Made Diamond Ruby White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant estate ring features a floral cluster of 20 marquise-cut faceted 2.0mm rubies and 11 square-cut diamonds beautifully prong-set into 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.78Cts Red Ruby & 0.24Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn this dazzling diamond ruby ring. Encrusted with center row of 7 prong set marquise shape medium red rubies weighing 0.78 carat with side rows of round brilliant cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 3.08 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 9.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.78ctw Ruby Diamond Tiered Ring 14k Yellow Gold Rooftop Pyramid Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.63ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats, Diamond 0.91 carats and Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 3-Band Diamond Ring, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and elegant 3-band ring crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold, featuring three iconic gemstones emerald, sapphire, and ruby, each set on its own band. The coloured stones...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Oval Ruby and Asymmetrical Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Round & Marquise Cut Diamonds .30CT Oval Cut Ruby 1.50CT Measurement: Ring Size 5.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Nature Inspired Floral Leaf Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Weight: 2.00 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones I Type: Emerald Shape: Marquise Size: 3.5 x 2 mm.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, 2.78 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats, Ruby 2.09 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Aquamarine, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: 17 Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.40CT Marquise Cut Rubies 2.05CT Measurement: Ring Size 7
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 #17427
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 This lovely ring features three marquis cut natural rubies (6 mm x 3 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Natural Ruby Eyes Leopard Statement Ring Made in Italy Circa 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K gold Italian leopard ring featuring marquise-shaped natural ruby eyes.
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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
Cocktail Ring White Gold White Diamonds Ruby with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold This striking vintage cocktail ring showcases a bold domed design adorned with vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds. Its dram...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.52 carats Ruby M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,524Sale Price|35% Off
14kt Yellow Gold Retro Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980s, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and captivating, this 14 karat gold ruby and diamond cocktail ring is designed to make an unforgettable statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.61 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1 clarity. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sophia D, 1.51 Carat Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The platinum Art Deco style ring by Sophia D features a total of 1.51 carats rubies and 4 marquise cut diamonds that weigh a total of 1.85 carats and .37 carats of small round diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.65 carats and Ruby 2.71 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.83 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.16 carats with Diamond 1.06 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.08 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.95 Carat Ruby Gemstone Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant natural ruby band ring showcases timeless beauty with a refined modern silhouette.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This striking ring showcases a magnificent marquise mixed cut ruby, a gem that exudes both elegance and a touch of the dramatic.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a captivating marquise-cut Burmese ruby, weighing 2.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Marquise and Round Cut Multi-Gemstone Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The combination of round and marquise shapes gives the ring a unique, dynamic appearance, while the yellow gold band enhances the vivid colors of the stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
14K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring, USA, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring. The ring features a lavender jade marquise cabochon measuring 21.1 x 9.72mm with fourteen round Rubies all prong-set measuring 2.35...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated 925 sterling silver with hand applied black enamel Gemstone: Blue sapphire, white diamond eyes, ruby eyes Color: Gold, black, blue Design: Double headed...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate,...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Granulation Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous piece features one 0,23 Carat Center Brilliant cut Diamond, six Brilliant cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.25 Carat, and Rubies Marquise cut total weight of 0,78 C...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This beautiful diamond eternity band is perfectly set with rubies and diamonds. This eternity band ring is crafted in marquise shaped rubies and pear shaped diamonds that gives it a ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Sapphire & Ruby Eyes Detailed Dual Double Snake Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Marquises Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Blue - 0.11ct (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies- Marquises Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Red - 0.10ct (e...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring. The total approx carat is 1 carat. The ring is made of 18k solid yellow gold and weights 4.5 grams. The r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Spray Ring Sz 6 Cocktail Band 9k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary ruby & diamond spray ring crafted in 9 karat rose gold. 2 marquise cut rubies measure 4mm x 2mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond & Red Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1950. Set with 10 round brilliant yellow diamonds (appx 0.80 carats) and 11 marquise shaped ru...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,308Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Designer Ruby and Diamonds Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Designer Ruby and Diamonds Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.13 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 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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