Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating navette ring crafted from a combination of gold and silver.
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating navette ring crafted from a combination of gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Navette Style Ruby & Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning vintage Diamond & Ruby navetté ring made in 18k white & yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond navette ring from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a breathtaking antique cluster ring focally showcasing a stunning array of rich pink rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous navette cluster ring from the early 20th century.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous antique ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond flanked by two round red rubies center this exquisite elongated navette-shaped dinner ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring set with diamonds & two triangle cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette ring. The ring has been set with 3 central pearls, 4 rose cut diamonds and a border of stunning rich red rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous dress ring crafted from platinum during the later stages of the Art Deco movement. At the centre of the face we find five round faceted transitional-cu diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Sapphire Twin Platinum Ring Navette Antique
Located in Brunswick, ME
An Antique Art Deco Style Natural Ruby and Sapphire Platinum Navette Ring. The ring is accented with one, round old cut pinkish red untreated natural ruby, one round-cut zoned blue-...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
The navette ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold and was a very popular style of ring during the Edwardian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive Art Deco ruby and diamond navette ring. At the centre of an open marquise-like shaped design we find three milgrain set old cut diamonds in a diagonal line form...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: 1.25ct total weight Ruby Details: .90ct,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque ruby diamond 18k rose gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Belle Époque Navette ring showcases a refined elongated silhouette centered on 3 round cut rubies totaling approximately 0.25 carat, arranged to create a vivid line of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring showcases exquisite craftsmanship typical of its time, featuring a graceful navette design that enhances the allure of the central gemstone and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Navette Shaped Ruby Cluster Bypass Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely navette shaped bypass cluster ring is set with round faceted, pinkish red color rubies, prong set, approximately 1.39 TCW and decorated with a yello...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Garnet Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian navette ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features rose cut garnets and ruby.
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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
Fine Antique Large Yellod Gold Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14k Yellow Gold Navette Ring, measuring 1 1/4 inches in length and 3/8 inch wide, set with Nice Clean White Old Mine cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1.75 Carats and Ve...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 0.50 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have exquisite cluster ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th century. At its heart lies a striking marquise-cut diamond, expertly bezel set to catch the light. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Navette Ring
Located in Denver, CO
The diamond is presented between two red rubies set within an elongated horizontal navette-shaped plaque crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold This antique navette ring centers on an oval ruby weighing approximately 0.54 carats, set in an 18K rose gold bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds & square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Victorian elegance, this navette-shaped ring showcases a vibrant arrangement of richly hued rubies accented by glittering rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
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. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a row of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond And 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring, Chester 1901
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Ruby Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwadian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite Edwadian Marquise Ring, a stunning testament to the artistry of antique jewellery. This fabulou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Navette Ring, Natural Unheated, 18K Gold French - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique French 18ct gold diamond navette ring made c.1890. Striking, rich and enchanting, this navette ring presents an unapologetic antiq...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
Vİntage Navette 18K Gold Natural Marquise Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.69 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 ct. The diamond is has s1-s2 clarity and K-L-M color. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Total is ruby 0.35 ct....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,578Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant about 0.60 carat. Totally is ruby 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 6.25 . Box is not included. Please contact for a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 10k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 carat. Totally is emerald 0.80 carat. Totally is ruby 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. R...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The navette designed ring highlights glittering pave set old European cut diamonds, framed with rich red rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Silver and 1.15Cts, Diamonds and Rubies Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old European Cut Diamonds And Natural Rubies Trefoil Navette Ring C.1880S Additional Information: Period: Victorian Year: c.1880s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Silver, 1.15cts.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,448Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.75 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This dramatic navette ring is quite the spectacular find! Sleek and slender, this romantic gem has a delightful and intriguing design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - transparent medium red Prong set and flanked north to south by old European cut diamonds Prong and bezel set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oval Rubies, Oval Emeralds, Navette Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique fashion design cluster ring realized in 18K white gold mounted with 7.12 ct of different size ovalshape rubies, oval shape emeralds and navette cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,623Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold 3.5ctw GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Cushion Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Old Mine Cushiony Cut - Prong Set - Great Red Color - No Heat - Natural Inclusions - Thailand - 1.50ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,537Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 7.8 (We offer free resizing) Acid tested to be 8k real go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$1,470Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 carat. Totally is ruby 0.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.48 ct. The main diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond J-K...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Edwardian 2.32 CTW Ruby Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Antique Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.78 carat - transparent medium purplish red Bezel set in a pierced white gold navette shaped surround with fanning openwork Bead ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,764Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,667Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Diamond is totally 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 carat. Ring size is US 7.2 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Burma Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Navette Sz 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian Burma ruby & diamond navette ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Shaped Ring in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique late Victorian period diamond and ruby ring of navette-shaped design, comprising old mine-cut diamonds and a central maltese cross of rubies, with engraved scrollwork on t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian diamond ruby emerald sapphire 18k yellow gold silver Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k yellow gold and silver ring shimmers with rose cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, capturing antique elegance with vibrant color. Center stone: 34 rose...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.23 Carats Natural Zambia Navette Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round pearl of cream colour, vertically-set between four old-cut diamonds, all surrounded...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.8 carats, vertically set between a white and a grey pearl, accompanied by...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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