$3,109Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Every Day Diamond Rose 18K Gold Stud Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K Diamond 8-RND-0,32ct H/VS2A Diamond 4-RND-0,29ct -4/6 Diamond 10-25-0,27ct-4/5 Weight 2.58 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Natural Blue Zircon Diamond Handmade Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The tint of tender rose colour sapphires accentuate the Zircon's blue shade while unveiling femininity inside the cool look and making the ring fashionable and full of life. Matchin...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,493Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Natural Emerald 18k Diamonds Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Ring Yellow Gold Ruby Available Also Diamonds 0,31ct Emerald Weight 7.80 grams Size 40 With a heritage of ancient f...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$2,921Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Natural Emerald 18k Diamonds Yellow Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Ring Available) Ring Yellow Gold Ruby Available Also Diamonds 0,19ct Emerald Weight 2.70 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swi...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 24.25 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring In 18 K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K White Gold Eternity Ring Pear Shape Tanzanite Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An exquisite find. This 18 K white gold prong set eternity ring features 14 pear shape Tanzanites with a total weight of 4.26 ct and 3 pear shape DIamonds weiging 0.99 ct, J color, I...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$10,706 / item
18 k Gold Ruby Yellow Brick Road Ring by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD RING LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 individually stamped in Solid 18 kt Yellow Gold with a number and engraved with the wearer's name. THE STORY:...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 K Gold Snake Ring Old Mine Diamond 1.50 Carat Ruby Cabochion Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Ring in snake shape, 18 K gold with numerous old mine brilliant cut diamonds and small cabochion rubies Total 1.50 Carat Ring Size: 53
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,772
Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 Ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring Attractive gold ring with a heart-shaped natural ruby, edged in platinum, the solid ring band made of 18 K yellow go...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,800
18 K White Gold 1.00 Carat Ruby and 0.93 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
METAL: White Gold METAL PURITY: 18K 26 Ruby : 1.00 TCW 4 Round Cut Diamonds : 0.21ct 8 Princess Cut Diamonds : 0.31ct 3 Baguettes Cut Diamonds : 0.41ct COLOR : F CLARITY : VS2 Comes...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,900 / item
13.01 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline Green Sapphires Ruby Diamond 18 K White Gold Ring
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
ALPENGEM is thrilled to present mesmerising 18 K Rose Gold cocktail ring, a true masterpiece of sophistication and luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
4.30 TCW Round Cut Ruby Prong Setting Diamond Band Ring in 18 k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 TCW Round Cut Ruby Prong Set Diamond Band Ring in 18 k Gold Yellow Jewelry A wedding band or an Anniversary ring - this ring is just perfection.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 TCW Round Cut Ruby Prong Setting Diamond Band Ring in 18 k Gold White
Located in New York, NY
Gold Purity: 18 Karat Gold Type: White Gold Stone Name: Ruby Ruby Weight: 1.00 Carat Diamond Weight: 0.43 Carat Size: NA Item Style: Band Ring Keywords: Ring, Band Ring, Ruby...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Pave Eternity Band Ring in 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Pave Band Ring in 18 k White Gold A wedding band or an Anniversary ring - this ring is just perfection.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1.00 TCW Round Cut Ruby Prong Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 k Gold White
Located in New York, NY
1.00 TCW Round Cut Ruby Prong Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 k Gold White A wedding band or an Anniversary ring - this ring is just perfection.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,361
Ruby Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Blossom-shaped, oval front. Set with one ruby cabochon weighing 5,45 carats. Surrounded by twelve diamond in navette-cut weighing total 1,21 carats, clarity VVS, color top wesselton....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,768
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century Victorian ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver set with a center old European cut diamond .18 carat (color and clarity grade: J/K, vs/si), 30 rose cut diamonds and 10...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$12,564
Elizabeth Raine 18 k White Gold Enamel Somewhere over the Rainbow Ring
Located in London, GB
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW RING LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 in solid 18 kt white gold individually stamped with a number and engraved with the wearer's name. THE ST...
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$3,950
18 Carat White Gold Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
So very hard to find a genuine BURMESE RUBY Ring. 6 pretty, high quality Princess Cut Diamonds, VS Clarity. I/J Colour decorate this beautiful 0.72 carat medium red colour Burmese R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
Estate 18 Karat Gold Ruby 'GIA Certified' and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Composition: 18K gold and platinum Stones: • 1 natural oval cut Ruby that weighs 0.86ctw. • 14 Old mine cut diamonds of J/K-VS2/SI1 quality that weigh 1.08ctw. Ring size: 7 Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$17,900
18 Karat Vintage Mario Buccellati Ruby and Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Mario Buccellati Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The Cabochon Ruby weighs approximately 25.0 Carat and is surrounded by Old Mine Cut Diamonds 2.10 Carat Total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,885
Men's 17.04 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Star Ruby ring features a massive 17.04 carat Star Ruby at 13.2mm in diameter x 9.4mm in depth securely set in four prongs, with natural inclusions [both internal as well ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,450
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
New York City skyline band Baguette diamonds 4.36 ct G vs 1 Round diamonds .66 ct G vs 1 Emeralds .14 ct Ruby's 2.26 ct Sapphires 6.68 ct 18 K White gold Ring size 8 1/4
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,602
Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Mounted in 18 K yellow- and white gold. Hallmarked with purity 750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,139
Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
., brilliant-cut diamond weighing ca. 0,60 ct. and 3 small rubies. Mounted in 18 K white gold. Hallmarked with the purity 750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,383 / item
18 Karat Gold and 0.18 Carat Ruby Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.18 carat pave-set Rubies. Band of eternity carrying poems of divine love by Persian poet Mansur Al Hallaj, in diamonds and 18 Kara...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,400
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
An absolute show-stopper featuring a beautiful 1.65 carat emerald cut diamond surrounded by 7.74 carats of gorgeous princess cut rubies. Vivid red rubies have a very slight purple/ma...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Ruby & Sapphire Ring, 18k White Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18 k white gold. • Unheated Ruby in cushion cut – total carat weight 0.9. • Unheated sapphire in round cut – total carat weight 0.56. • Product weight – 6.15 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat ring consist of 2 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats, J /K in color and SI in clarity. The ruby and emerald have an approximate total weight of .75 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,540
Retro 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K gold 4 carat ruby and diamond cocktail ring , circa 1940 Very distinctive cocktail ring, designed as a winding loop, completely set with ruby squares totaling 4 ct and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$17,671
Certified 1.50 Carat Diamonds Rubies 18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco style ring in white gold set with a diamond in a ruby setting, the shoulders paved with diamonds. Weight of central diamond: 1.48 carats With a certificate from the Labora...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Blue Sapphire Prong Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 K Gold White
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Blue Sapphire Prong Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 k Gold White A wedding band or an Anniversary ring - this ring is just perfection.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,300
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Estate Cocktail Ring Metal: 18 K White Gold Finger Size: 6.5 Gram Weight: 8.6 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.5 CT Diamond Color: Diamond Clarity: Gemston...
Unavailable|$3,645
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Ring Metal: Finger Size Gram Weight: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.5 CT Diamond color: H-I Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Cut: Round G...
Unavailable|$2,700
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18 K White Gold Finger Size: 6.5 Gram Weight: 8.6 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.5 CT Diamond Color: Diamond Clarity: Gemstone: Ruby Diamond Cut: Round, Baguette Gemstone Weight: ...
Unavailable|$1,400
Twisted Ribbon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Skinny Band with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Twisted Ribbon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Skinny Band with Diamonds Please let us know upon checkout if you wish to have the ring resized.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,750
Early 20th Century Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
A handmade 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 2.22mm-1.54mm wide flat tapered shank and pinched up crossover shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,360
Art-Deco ring in gold, diamonds and calibrated rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
Art-Deco ring in 18Kt (750°/°°) gold set in its center with an oval old-cut diamond in closed setting weighing approx. 0.7 carats surrounded by a row of calibrated rubies and a row o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$369
2.30cts Ruby madagasca ring. Sterling Silver on 18K Gold Plated.
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sterling Silver on 18 K Gold Plated. Size Ring 6.5-7 US.
Zircon, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,120
2.90 Carat Round Ruby Pavé Heart Shape Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Ruby Pavé Heart Shape Cocktail Ring Ruby Details: 2.90 Carat Material: 18 K pink gold Ring Size : 53.50 This is a high quality jewels created by our artisans All Lazarov jewels are ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octopus-Pirate 18 Karat Pearl Ring, EJ Hallmark, Contemporary Diamond and Rubies
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Themed Octopus-Pirate ring set in 18 karat white gold consists of two very large South Sea pearls and a ribbon of diamonds above a rope accent.
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,000
GRS certified 1.56 carat Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Neihu Dist., TW
,Ltd offer a beautiful natural ruby ring, main stone 1.06ct, Dimensions：6.68*4.65*3.67（mm), oval shape, vivid red（GRS type”pigeon’s blood”), the ring mounted with white diamonds, tot...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Fierce Dragon Sterling Gold Gemstone Dragon Ring-Ruby, Amethyst, Emerald, etc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Dragon Head Ring with Gold Wash Accents Metal Type: Sterling Silver/18 K Gold Wash Ring Size 9.00 Hallmarks: 925 CENTER STONES Count: 3 Type: Blue T...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz
Unavailable|$4,575
Stephen Webster Diamond “Griffin’s Lair” Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Stephen Webster
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Griffins drawn in sharp lines and red eyes, an edgy rocker-chic ring from U.K. designer Stephen Webster. Black rhodium plated 18-karat white gold frames 96 brilliant-cut round diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$18,600
2.68 Carat Ruby, 4.11 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Limited Edition by 2 Starfish Ring from Monan Turquoise Coast Collection with 2.68 ct ruby, 2,20 ct brown and 1,91 ct white diamond set in enameled 18 K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Sheer Quality Natural Thai Ruby 1.80 Carat F IF VVS Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Low profile and stunning ring throughout – crown measures 15 mm. Can be resized without any problem up or down Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt white gold Hallmarks: assay and ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,750 / item
Women's 5 1/2 Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla was inspired from a stain glass window cross found in a church in NYC. Polished 18 ka...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,500
Piaget Rolling ring
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET, "Possession" 18 K yellow gold ring, set with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,707
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Fox Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 18 Carat Gold shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$3,048
2.3 Carat Blue Spinel and Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This stunning gemstone is paired with white, bright round brilliant diamonds that range in color, size, and clarity from 2.0 mm to 1.6 mm and E-F-G- Color and VS-SI clarity. This ri...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$6,361
Most Elegant Diamond and Sapphire Lady Di Type of Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring) Condition: very good condition Ring size Continental: 59 & 18¾ , Size US 8¾ , Size UK: R - Free resizing (only f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Unavailable|$14,749
Elizabeth Raine 18 k White Gold Enamel Somewhere over the Rainbow Necklace
Located in London, GB
LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 in solid 18 kt white gold individually stamped with a number and engraved with the wearer's name. THE STORY: Inspired by one of Elizabeth ...
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$13,656
1970s Roberto Coin 4.50 Carat Diamonds and Yellow Gold Necklace and Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, GB
Material: 18 k gold marked, diamonds, 1 ruby on the back close to the signature.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,091
Ruby diamond 18 k gold ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold hallmarked 18 k 1,29 ct ruby 0,41 ct diamond size: 54 weight: 4,8 gram
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,861
Ruby Diamond 18 k Ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k Yellowgold hallmarked 18 k 0,75 ct Ruby 0,32 ct diamonds size: 53 weight: 3,2 gram
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,472
Ruby Diamonds 18 K Ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold hallmarked 750 1,16 ct ruby 0,23 ct diamonds size 54 weight 3,6 gram
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,298
Ruby diamond 18 k ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 2,28 ct Ruby 0,29 ct diamond 6,89 gram size 55 This ruby ring is on the top ca 10 mm and a beautiful color of the 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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