Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Fabulous square rubies and dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band. The red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: At the core of a scintillating floral halo is a radiant red oval ruby, held in a prong setting. This oval ruby ring is inspired by Princess Diana's beautiful eng...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
0.57 Carat Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich princess-cut red rubies that elegantly alternate princess-cut diamonds in an 18k rose gold setting. The 4 Rubies weigh 0.57 carats t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.57 Carat Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; this elegant band ring showcases brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.47 carats total, set in-between princess cut rubies weighing 0.59 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity SI ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Invisible Set Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Diamond Carat Weight: .80CTW Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant cut Color: E-G Clarity: VS1-SI1 Ruby Carat Weight: 1.83CTW Gemstone Cut: Princess cut Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stamped: "14...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Ruby Ring. Platinum Tiffany Ruby Full Eternity band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co. Ruby Full Eternity Band. Platinum and Iridium Setting. Condition: Vintage and Unpolished Details: Size 5.5 2.5mm wide band 2.1 grams
Ruby, Platinum
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and Tanzanite 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and tanzanite 14k gold ring. Natural ruby ring. Tanzanite gold ring. Rubies, tanzanites and diamonds ring. Flower gold ring. Gold - 14k white gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Cartier "Americana" Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Americana" Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Description: Designed by Oscar Heyman for Cartier, this refined band ring features three parallel rows of channel-set square-cut ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Gold Filigre indian Princess Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
indian antique Filigre work gold Princess Dome Ring with natural pearl, emerald and rubies.
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.15 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Emerald Cts 0.20 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart sit four princess-cut emeralds totaling 0.20 cts, sourced from Zambia. They are framed by 18 round diamonds (0.10 cts) and four baguette diamonds (0.24 cts) ethically...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3 Single Cut = 0.03cttw Rubies: 6 princess cut = 0.60cttw Dimensions: ring measures 3.38mm wide Size: 7 (complimentary sizing avai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Setting: Invisible Set Total Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
JAS-21-2221 - 14K YELLOW GOLD 0.35Ct GH-SI1 DIAS AND 0.40CT PRINCESS CUT RUBIES
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stones Info: PRINCESS CUT RUBIES Total Stone Weight: 0.40 cwt. Item Weight: 3.32 gm Ring Size: 7 (Re-sizable) Measurements: 21mm X 4mm *** All product from Aurelian LLC & JA Star US...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and Chic ruby band ring set in Platinum PT900 with diamonds . The ruby weight is 1.11 carats and diamond weight is .24 carats. The ring dimension in cm .7 x 1.8 x 2 (LXWXH...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 1 Princess Cut = 1.09cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 8 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Rubies: 10 Round C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Band Geometric
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Band Geometric This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold and set with high quality lab-created Rubies and Diamonds. Nine ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Band 14kt Yellow Gold Stunning Natural Rubies Wedding Band Stacking Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant and simple wedding band with natural rubies in 14KT yellow gold. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL RUBIES (S) Clarity/Color: Slightly Included/Red Carat:0.50ct Grams:3.37 size: 6.25 It...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Shank Width: 14.5mm tapering to 2.5mm Weight: 7.70 grams Ring Features: 26 Princess Cut Natural Rubies Estimated Carat Weight: 3.60 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Renaissance Antique Inspired Ruby High Carat Gold Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Renaissance Antique Inspired Ruby High Carat Gold Ring This Renaissance antique inspired ring draws from historic European jewelry traditions and ancient symbolism, resulting in a d...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Renaissance Antique Inspired Ruby High Carat Gold Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Renaissance Antique Inspired Ruby High Carat Gold Ring This Renaissance antique inspired ring draws from historic European jewelry traditions and ancient symbolism, resulting in a d...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.10 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 13.51 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Shield Ring Description: This geometric shield-style ring is crafted in solid 18k gold and features a vertical, elongated bezel mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antiques Carved Chinese Jade Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade carved imperial jade china 1750, ruby princess cut 1,50ct, 18kt gold gr.2230. Size 6.5 US. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owne...
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,733Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby 0,55 CTS princess cut.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.50 carats and Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 16.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Wide Band Ring Natural Square Rubies Size 7
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Wide Band Ring Natural Square Rubies Size 7 Description Offered is a wide band ring crafted in tested 14-karat white gold containing natural rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heavy 18 karat champagne gold tank ring - ruby carré ring - estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are so delighted to offer you this magnificent piece of art. This lovely bulky symmetric ring is made out of solid 18 karat gold and set with many deep dark pink (synthetic) rubie...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval Rubies Totaling 1.00 Carat, Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 Certified #26040
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Ruby Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This stunnning ring features six princess cut diamonds and 16 square-cut natural rubies set in classic 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.68tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a romantic ruby and diamond ring. Created in solid 14 karat gold, this ring showcases numerous princess cut ruby's in a channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.05 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Quadrillion Invisibly Set Diamond 1.36Ct & Ruby 4.31Ct Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
The pyramid style shank is invisibly set with 4.31 carats of square and baguette cut rubies. Stamped 750 QUAD 1.06/5.67 Cellini Jewelers NYCt
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Invisible-Set Ruby Eternity Ring 2.50 cts - Vintage
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A breathtaking masterpiece of modern lapidary art, this vintage full eternity wedding band (circa 1990) is crafted in solid 18k white gold. The ring showcases a seamless ribbon of 22...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Americana Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Bros Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Americana Ring Description: This authentic ring by Oscar Heyman & Brothers is crafted in solid Platinum and features a striking, geo...
Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Onyx Dangle Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 9 round cut = 0.27cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ruby: 0.50cttw Ring Size:...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alluring 0.31ct Rubies and Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the captivating allure of this 18K yellow gold ring, adorned with 12 exquisite princess-cut rubies, totaling 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Heavy Platinum 2.34ctw Baguette Ruby & Yellow Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (28) Natural Genuine Rubies- Straight Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 1.33ctw (exact) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Cut - Channel Set - Fier...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 6.18 carats with Ruby 2.11 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 20.50 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.53 carats with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.53 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.96 carats and Blue Sapphire 2.93 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.20 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.48 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.28ct Ruby Eternity Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Unisex
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant eternity ring showcases 2.28 carats of vibrant rubies, meticulously channel-set to create an uninterrupted circle of rich crimson brilliance. Each carefully matched ruby...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Eternity Band Ring in White Gold and Natural Rubies
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Vintage Eternity Band Ring from the 1990s. Made of 18k white gold (750/1000), it is set with 22 natural princess-cut rubies in an invisible setting all around the band, with a total ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charming 0.84ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning ring radiates luxury and timeless charm with its 18K yellow gold setting, perfectly complementing 15 princess-cut rubies totaling 0.76 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.66 carats with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond & 0.13ct Ruby 18K White Gold Ring, 2003
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary princess cut 0.25 carat diamond and 0.13 carat natural ruby, 18 karat white gold ladies ring; part of our ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 0.90 Carat
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a harmonious combination of natural rubies and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. -Total Diamonds: 9 -Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30 ct -Diamond Color: E/F...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 1.03 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring combines the rich red hue of natural rubies with the brilliance of white diamonds, creating a timeless and elegant design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it’s a sophi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.11 Carat Square Cut Ruby 14K White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features square-cut Thai rubies in a row in channel settings. Gin & Grace ring is crafted of 14-karat White gold with a highly polished finish. Gemstone colors: Pink Gemsto...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.68 carat and Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 3.53 carats with Ruby 8.03 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.27 grams "We first opened doors ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ARAYIAN 6.86 Carat Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring in 18 karat white gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
An elegant floral design crafted in 18K white gold, featuring 6.86 carats of vivid rubies arranged in beautifully sculpted petals around a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond cente...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Magnificent 0.83ct Natural Diamond and Red Ruby Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Command attention with this spicy, heavy-hitting 18K yellow gold signet that serves pure, persuasive power. A creative center of 12 fiery red princess-cut rubies is flanked by shimme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features a central row of princess-cut diamonds (0.68 carats) flanked by a row of custom-cut tapered ruby baguettes of fiery color and crystalline ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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