Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This breathtaking antique Ruby and Diamond ring is Victorian, Circa 1880. The ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies with lovely rose cut diamond points. All set in a beautiful 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Ring 42 Diamonds 0.15CT 1 Green Garnet 0.43CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.23CT 24 Rubies 0.34CT 18K Yellow Gold 4.04GM Ruby jewelry is rich in all the connotation...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Treated Ruby Big Flower Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat Treated Ruby Big Flower Cocktail Ring In 18 Karat White Gold Size 6.5 prong set 18 K White Gold: 10.7 gram with stone Stamped 750 Ring Size 6.5 ( can be alt...
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charge ) ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. English origin – bearing hallmarks Traditional Victorian half hoop mount, beautiful hand carved details exalting the fabul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features a captivating emerald-cut ruby as its centerpiece, surrounded by 10 additional trapezoid cut rubies, creating ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This stunning wide band ring by Le Vian showcases a captivating blend of deep red baguette-cut rubies and dazzling round-cut diamonds, set in luxurious 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Cross Over Ring 13 Grams Size 8
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 3 Ct Ruby and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Ruby approximately 3 ct 18 Karat Yellow Gold: 13 Grams Ring Size 8 ( can be altered ) Not stamped but i Tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.15 Carat Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby and 1.79 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.50 Ct Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby & 1.8 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Three & Half Carat of very clean natural Burma Ruby Cabochon , Beautiful Color and very clean Ruby The...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 4pts and the rubies also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Stamped with the eagles head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with maker’s mark for Bourquin. Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm Ring Size: US - 5.5 (UK - K) Weight: 10.22 gram...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 16--0,3ct- VS1 A Ruby 16 - Round-0.45ct T (4) / 3C Emerald 18 - Round-0.45ct 3 / (5) Z1C Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 18 K Gold It is our honour to create fine jewelry, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This elegant ring features one genuine oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 16 rose cut diamonds a...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: English assay Gems: 3 oval faceted cut natural rubies totalling approx 1.40 Ct – 2 old European cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct UK size: K 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque ruby diamond 18k rose gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rubies are complemented by 18 rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carat, graded J-K color, offering a soft, antique sparkle that enhances the romantic character of the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1978 0.40ct Ruby & 0.60ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat natural ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certificate #5151370817 Size 6.75 and sizable 18k Yellow Gold Stamped: K 18 genuine08 Hallmark "W" with a circle around it 6.3 grams Width at top: 18.33mm Height at top: 6.45mm W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.73 carat diamond and 0.03 ruby, 18 karat rose gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique snake jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Impressive Blue Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Available in Yellow Gold) Diamond 53-RND-0,13-G/VS2A Ruby 9-0,18ct Tsavorite 18-0,46ct Sapphire 14-0,37ct Multi Sapphire 20-0,47ct Weight 5.32 grams Size 17...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Impressive Blue Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Available in White Gold) Diamond 53-RND-0,13-G/VS2A Ruby 9-0,18ct Tsavorite 18-0,46ct Sapphire 14-0,37ct Multi Sapphire 20-0,47 ct Weight 5.54 grams Size 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby with Diamond 1 Oval shape ruby in 0.94 CTS 16 Ruby Baguette 2.57 CTS 16 Diamond Baguette 0.74 18 K Rose gold in 6.16 GMS
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye Catching Mozambique Ruby with Diamond 1 Oval shape ruby in 0.83 CTS 42 Diamond 0.33 18 K Rose gold in 3.47 GMS SIZE-6.5 us can be resize
Ruby, 18k 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
Vintage Opal 1.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.65 carat opal, 1.10 carat ruby and 0.22 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and and white gold set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry c...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 6.0 grams Band Width: 3mm Size: K (50) - Resizable Face Dimensions: 23mm x 13mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.00ct Diamond Dimensions: 18 (1mm) Tes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Oval Shape Ruby Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the e...
Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
$7,057Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Fancy Natural Ruby 18k Diamond Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K Ring Yellow Gold Emerald Available Also Diamonds 0,40ct Ruby Weight 5.30 grams Adjustable Size With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATK...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Square Cut Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.05ctw Total ruby weight, estimated: 0.69ctw Gross weight: 3.3g Ring size: UK – K.5 US – 5.5 EU – 50.75 mm Hallmarks: none, tests as 18 karat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Key Features : 18 K White Gold Ring : 7.12 Grams Diamonds Rose Cuts : 12 Pieces / 0.69 Carats Diamond Round Brilliant : 78 Pieces / 0.59 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It also can be combined with other Almond Blossom flower collection ring. 18K Gold Diamond Ring Gold 18 K,Weight 4.66 g,Size 17 (mm diameter), 4 Diamond 0.151 ct 87 Sapphire 0.68c...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Tapered Baguette Cut Diamond Ring This striking estate ring showcases six marquise-cut natural rubies and twelve tapered baguette-cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.56 carat ruby and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold multi strand trilogy/three stone ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry coll...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist 18K White And Yellow Gold Dome Ring With Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in North Miami, FL
It is both 18K yellow gold with 18 K white gold in the center. The predominant small prong set stones are ruby and sapphire.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Filigree Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Circa 1980
Located in Perugia, IT
Pierced band ring in 18 k yellow gold with ruby and diamonds. Expertly crafted by master Florentine goldsmiths who were themselves inspired and inspired by master Buccellati, the rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, Waltzing Brilliance Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is suitable for party look, elegant dress and even for engagement. 18K WG Diamond Ring Gold 18 K,Weight 4.24 g,Size 17 (diameter), 25 Diamond G/VS 0.97 ct 8 Ruby 0.05 ct
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It enables the gem to turn and tumble freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K White Gold Ring Gold 18 K,Gross Weight 4.1 g, Size 17.0 (mm) 16 Pink Sapphire 1.192 ct. 4 Ruby ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,880Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Ruby 9, 58 Ct Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available) Diamonds 28-1,09 ct HSI Ruby 1-9,58ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.03ct Thai ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
Hallmarks Crown, 18, Anchor (Birmingham), Date Letter ‘B’ – 1895 Era Victorian, 1895 Measurements Ring size: UK K / US 5.25 Band width: 1.8 mm (back) – 6 mm (front) Weight: 2.97 g ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2ct Yellow Diamond Ring, Waltzing Brilliance
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A 2ct Fancy diamond ring is designed in a modern classic style that gives a fresh and tender look. The beauty of the central stone is elevated by the surrounding diamonds mounted wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Peridot & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Topaz & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center Amethyst 24.00 Carat Natural Peridot, Amethyst, Ruby...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.41 Carat Ruby and 1.07 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.41 carat ruby and 1.07 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring; part of our pear cut vintage rings collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$8,187Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro 7, 57 Carat Tourmaline Ruby Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro (Matching Earrings Available) Diamonds 36-0,54 ct HSI Tourmaline 1 - 7,57ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Pave Fancy Champagne White Diamond Ruby Frog Cocktail Animal Fun Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Pave Fancy Champagne White Diamond Ruby Frog Cocktail Animal 18 K Rose Gold Ring 18 Rose Karat Gold Genuine Diamonds & Rubies 1.60 CTW Diamonds & Gemstones Current Regular Size 7 – R...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1900
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1900s Size: K
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Tsavorite Pave Lucky Frog Animal Fun White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite Pave Lucky Frog 18 K White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold & Black Rhodium Genuine Rubies, Sapphires, Tsavorites & Natural Diamonds Green Tsa...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k Gold...
Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.42 carat ruby, 2.97 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique 1930s jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Black Onyx Ball measuring 18 mm in diameter surmounted by a Ruby Round Cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Oval 4 Cts Engagement Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
So certainly value-wise, it is a stone to acquire. The ruby and diamonds are encased in 18 K white gold weighing 6.96 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The gold is 18 K of a total of 13.1 grams. A ring people will be awed at and certainly a conversation piece.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1945 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby & Sapphire Accents
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The multi strand shank form integrates in to the design, forming both the head and tail of each snake. This versatile ring, which may be worn either by ladies or gents is clearly ha...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, hallmarked 1906
Located in London, GB
Each stone has been delicately set into an elegant tapering band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1900s,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.38 Carat Ruby and 2.46 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage English 0.38 carat ruby and 2.46 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold flower cluster ring; part of our vintage jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
The diamonds total 0.14 carat and are old cut diamonds. The ring is all made in 18 carat yellow gold and is all hand made.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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