$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.39 Carat 18KT White Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 12.80 Carat Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* One of a kind art-deco inspired multi-gemstone cocktail ring. A stunning 12.80 Zambian Emerald cabochon center stone (ideal vivid green color, transparent, great luster) surroun...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring Burma No Heat 2.87 Carat Cabochon in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring from Rewa Jewels features a 2.87-carat cabochon ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Flanking the center stone are two pear-shaped diamonds, totaling approximately 0.55 carats, graded H–I color and VS clarity, adding brilliance and balance to the composition. Ruby: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K & 24K Gold Ring with 22.15 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamonds by Victor Velyan
By Victor Velyan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Each piece by Velyan is a testament to his artistic vision and technical prowess, embodying a perfect balance of tradition and innovation. The 18K and 24K Yellow Gold Ring with 22.15...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Oval Cabochon Multi-Color Stone Halo Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and vibrant, this 14K yellow gold ring features a captivating oval cabochon-cut lapis lazuli at its center.
Turquoise, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Sapphire Carat Weight: ~0.41 carats Sapphire Measurements: 5.2 mm x 3.8 mm x 2.8 Ruby Carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Crescent Moon Ring Opal. Half moon opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 1.20 ct. Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby & Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sapphire: Cabochon sapphire 1.20 ct. Ruby: 4 mini ruby cabochon, 4 mini square cut ruby Material: 18 kt yellow gold Ring size: 53 EU / 6.5 US ( ring size can be changed for free )...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in rich yellow gold and designed with bold, sculptural presence. As its center sits a large cabochon gemstone, displaying a deep wine-red to plu...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones, each carefully selected to highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of this exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
Vintage 1970s Cabochon Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 4.00 carats and a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 4.00 carats, surrounded by approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby 14k gold ring. Strawberry ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Strawberry 14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2.11 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Bypass Style Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby bypass ring. 18 step cut square rubies with 2 oval cabochon rubies set in 18k yellow gold. 18 step cut square red rubies, approx.. 1.70cts 2 round cabochon red rubies, approx....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal & Ruby Cocktail ring in 14KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Opal and Ruby cocktail ring in 14KT gold. The ring looks very intersting with glimses of ranbow colors in the opal and stunning pinkish red rubies to balance it off. The ring ...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Ruby & Diamonds Toi et Moi Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Toi et Moi Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, gorgeous cocktail ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features two magnificent, GIA certified, natural rubies neatly bezel set at the center of the elongated de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Ruby Emerald and White Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late 20th Century cocktail ring featuring a lozenge shaped bezel set coral slab accented by 10 prong set marquise shaped rubies, 2 round emerald and 20 white sapphire baguette shaped...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby 6 Line & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.83 Carat Diamond - 0,38 Carat 18KT Yellow Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Gold and Ruby Cabochon Double Snake or Serpent Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold and ruby snake ring. In 10 karat yellow gold.
Ruby, 10k Gold
18k David Webb Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ruby Hammered Cocktail Ring 7.75
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This original David Webb ring has been done in 18K yellow gold and finished with a hammered texture.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
A 20kt yellow gold ring from ancient Thailand features a central ruby surrounded by depictions of hunting scenes.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
3.45 Carat Ruby and 0.30 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage ruby ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian style oval cabochon garnet 14K yellow gold signet ring with gold rope twist halo detail 19th Century Beautiful antique oval garnet signet ring with a lovely, u...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 10K gold star ruby ring features a captivating oval cabochon ruby at its center, displaying a rich purplish-red hue with a soft, luminous glow. Star rubies are prized fo...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolatas Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Zolotas ring in style of Archaeological Revival features a timeless coiled snake design intricately crafted in 22k yellow gold and bezel-set with a pair of cabo...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with a 9.0ct Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a 9.0ct Oval Ruby Cabochon Center stone, accented by White Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 1 Carat Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Bezel Cabochon Gemstone Statement Ring
Located in Missoula, MT
Ruby, aquamarine, peridot, citrine, and sapphire come together in 14k Yellow Gold in a vibrant yet balanced palette, evoking sunlit markets, changing seasons, and the quiet joy of co...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Gold Ring with Star Ruby Untreated Ceylon Star Ruby
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant 14k yellow gold ring featuring a natural, untreated star ruby from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), approximately 2.5ct. The stone’s vivid color and distinct star effect offer a subtle, c...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Moon Stone and Ruby Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful vintage estate cat's eye moonstone and ruby halo ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This beautiful ring features a bright cabochon cat's eye moonstone set in the cent...
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Rubies Yellow Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful cocktail ring inspired by fire, the 18 karat white gold encases a bold navy blue cabochon tanzanite as if protecting it from a fire, precious gemstones of rubies and yellow...
Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage Ruby Ring Cabochon Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds 5.60 Carat 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape / Dome approx size 12 x 10...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 6.95 carat Cabochon Burmese ruby and 4.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$37,211Sale Price|30% Off
Large Star Ruby Ring gold Big Cocktail ring Pink Red Unisex ruby wedding gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful 14K yellow gold ring set with a natural star ruby from Sri Lanka.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts Era Amazonite Cabochon Ring, Handmade 14K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A fantastic example of Arts & Crafts period jewelry, this ring is handmade from 14K yellow gold and features a cabochon amazonite gemstone in a bezel mounting.
Amazonite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 56.81 Ct Star Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Ring With Star Ruby and Diamonds Set in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Jade and Ruby Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s, 1ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in a heavily textured and high-polish 18K yellow gold mount, the ring showcases a unique and bold design reflective of its era.
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Early 1900's 9K Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Cabochon Star Sapphire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is an early 1900 snake ring. Although it is only 9K Yellow gold the head is set with a Star Sapphire with an etched neck and head. The head has 2 small ruby eyes and the rest ...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Star Ruby Solitaire Open Sides Hand Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.32 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian GIA 2.50 carat Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and SI clarity, the diamonds add delicate antique sparkle and graceful contrast, enhancing the ruby with refined period charm. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
It is a size 6.50. Details: Metal: Gold and Tapped with Silver Gemstone: Old Mine Diamonds 2.20CT Cabochon Ruby 27.12CT Measurement: Ring Size 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
12.28 ctw Mid-Century Style No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Mid-Century Style Center Stone: Burmese Ruby (Cabochon Cut, No-Heat) Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 12.28 ctw Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 (Not si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.98 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking 2.98 carat ruby takes center stage in this contemporary designed ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Topped 10k Yellow Gold 1.75tcw Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in silver topped 10k yellow gold and features vibrant rubies totaling approximately 1.75 carats accented by rose cut diamonds. An additional 0.23 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.89ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF15-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A pear-shaped 8.0 carat Ruby cabochon adds a stylish pop of color to this impressive luxury ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents This Cartier snake ring is made in 18K yellow gold and designed as a coiled serpent wrapping gracefully around the f...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Emma Chapman 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Ruby Pearl Flower Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a unique one-of-a-kind ruby and pearl ring. The centre of the ring is embedded with a ruby, set in an 18k yellow gold flower. The rest of the ring is made in oxidized sterlin...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Owl Bird Ring Lapis Lazuli Ruby Retro Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Owl Motif Ring with Lapis Lazuli feathers and Ruby eyes in this fabulous Cocktail Fashion Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Linde RED PINK STAR Ruby Solitaire ring. 10k Yellow gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Pictures do not do this gem justice. Condition: Ring shows little to no visible wear. Details: 10k Yellow Gold 2.9 grams Total Weight 5mm star ruby cabochon
Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.93 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby & Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Three Stone Ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 3.98 grams Setting: Prong Shank: Pinched Stone Details: Gemstone: Ruby Carat: 4.93 CTTW...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF07-012726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 26.23 carat No Heat Ruby cabochon with an intense red hue makes a statement at the center of this impressive luxury ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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