18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz & Natural Ruby Halo Style Ring Size 7 #19024
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz & Natural Ruby Halo Style Ring Size 7 This stunning statement ring features one round cabochon cut rutilated quartz with a natural ruby halo featuri...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.40ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF18-020226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 7.50 carat Ruby cabochon adds a stylish pop of color to the center of this exquisite ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
55 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Cab Amethyst Round Cabochon 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Ruby,measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 6mm. and weighing 55 Carats with a Round Amethyst Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold b...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 2.40 Carat Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow & White Gold Cocktail Ring set with 2.40 Carats Natural Cabochon Ruby & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval jadeite jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 15.0 mm - translucent medium green with light mottling Natural in color with no indications of dye or impregnation - Type A J...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Stacking Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this set of three 18k yellow, rose, and white gold cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby stacking rings, designed to be worn together or individually.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Gold Certified Ruby
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking and substantial star ruby and diamond cluster ring centred on a large oval cabochon natural star ruby weighing approximately 8.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 0.30 ct, cabochon cut, 3.5 mm, color - red Clarity: Transparent wit...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The gemstones are framed and flanked by a glittering field of brilliant-cut diamonds in a pavé setting, extending partway around the band for maximum sparkle. Crafted in 14K yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 16.00 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carats This Ring is from ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
0.60 Carat Oval Ruby Gypsy Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique ruby gypsy ring by Bracken Jewelers. The one-of-a-kind ring features a 0.60 carat oval cabochon ruby set in a 22K yellow gold tapered band with our signature soft-hammered mat...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond & Green Onyx Big Bold Bombe Ring Size 7.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby- Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 10x8.5mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This remarkable ring is sized at 8.5. CREATOR David Webb DATE OF MANUFACTURE late 1900s STONE Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond STONE CUT Cabochon and Round Brilliant INVENTORY N...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold 0.32ct Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Ring MF01-070826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and architectural, this estate ring features three cabochon-cut gemstonesa central round ruby and two blue sapphire cabochonseach bezel-set within their own diamond pave halo on...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,053Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and highly detailed 18K yellow gold Etruscan Revival ring embodies wonderful style, quality materials, and exquisite workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
18 Carat yellow Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1950-60 4 Cabochon Rubies and 5 Diamonds, the central one is bigger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish ring featuring a beautifully carved yellow cabochon Sapphire dome set with a pink Ruby which has been encased in a 'Kundan' style gold setting
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
9.17 ctw Mid-Century Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Setting Style: Prong Band Style: Plain Finish: High Polish Gemstone: Natural Ruby Origin: Burma (Mya...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 1,50 carats Natural Diamonds - 0.45 carats This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Star Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Vintage star ruby and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. Set centrally with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese star ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8- This stunning ring features one oval cabochon ruby, one oval cabochon sapphire ( 7 mm x 5 mm each) and f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Star Sapphire Cabochon and Scalloped Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Oval Star Sapphire Cabochon and Scalloped Diamond Halo Ring Description: This striking vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a prominent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.94 Carat Ruby and 1.74 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and showcases a natural pear-shaped cabochon ruby weighing approximately 1.94 carats and measuring 10.82 × 6.98 × 2.69 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Angel Skin Coral Ruby Ring 1970s Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish angel skin coral & ruby flower cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ornate Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Size - 4 mm Cut - Round Cabochons Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Emerald - Size - 6.7 x 5 mm Cut - Oval Cabochon Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ART & CRAFT 1890 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jade Rubies & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Art & Craft, 1890-1900. Materials: Yellow gold of 18Kt, green jadeite jade, red rubies and natural seed pearls.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,481Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.60 Carats of Marquise Cut Rubies. This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tabbah Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamonds
By Tabbah
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH Ring in 18 KT yellow Gold and Platinum adorned with a Cabochon Sapphire in size 8 x 5 mm and Diamonds for around 1 Carat The body of the Ring is in 18 carats yellow Gold, the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
4.06 Carats IGI Certified 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Command attention with the majestic warmth and vibrant color of this spectacular 4.06-carat ruby and diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Giovane
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
An exquisite ring adorned with multiple gemstones, including cabochon ruby, cabochon emerald, and square-cut sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring The blooming flower as we call it, it’s of the majestic hue of lush green emerald cabochon perfectly...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby 3.15ct & Diamond 1.79ct Ring, Designer
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
SCALA GIOIELLI 14K Yellow Gold Malachite Turquoise Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary 14-karat yellow gold ring is a truly unique piece of jewelry, crafted for those who appreciate refined design with strong character and personality.
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,036Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: 20th Century, Circa 1930 Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Paris Rubies Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cabochon Cut Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage cocktail ring features a graceful toi et moi crossover design, bringing together two vivid natural cabochon gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art nouveau style ring. Oval cabochon ruby ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Gemstones: oval cabochon ruby, red color, nearly 1 ct weight Peridot, olive green...
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring features a striking arrangement of cabochon rubies totaling approximately 5.86 carats, accented by a vivid cabochon emerald weighing approximately 3.67 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 K yellow Gold Vintage Ring with Onyx Ruby Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A unique Ring consisting of an inverted Onyx Cabochon that is set with 20 natural Rubies and 7 small brilliant cut Diamonds. Add a touch of Vintage glamour to any ensemble with this...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,526Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Cabochon Cut Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring is available also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Floating Tahitian Pearl w/ Diamond & Ruby Square Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.4mm (0.29") (top of ring...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. Vintage Inspired Ring with Ruby Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight: 4.45 g depends from size Ruby: oval cabochon cut, - 1 ct, semi-transparent, red color Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 19K Yellow Gold and Silver Opal and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking and ornate ring featuring a central oval opal with a captivating play of colors. The opal is surrounded by marquise-cut rubies, adding a vibrant contrast, and accented by ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This starburst cocktail ring features a strawberry milkshake-color star ruby, artfully framed by coordinating pear shaped, pink rose colored rhodolite garnets and marquise shaped rub...
Garnet, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 9.1 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 9.1 TCW Certified $6,950 601240 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 4.16ctw Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Mystery Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.75 Width: 18.55 mm Weight: 20.92 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold two-across, diamond and ruby vintage band with a half-...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamonds And A Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of this Vintage David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, and Ruby Ring. This extraordinary piece features a beautifully carved round...
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 karats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 karats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Fleur De Lis Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by royal symbolism, this Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Fleur De Lis Ring exudes timeless grace. A vivid ruby sits at the center, framed by delicate diamonds that add refine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Ruby Retro Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed – Certified A bold interplay of fire and light, this striking Bochic “Orient” cocktail ring...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold African Natural Gem cut Ruby - 7 Carat Shape - Cabochon shape Rose cut Natural Diamonds - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$959Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Multi Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver African Natural Gem cut Ruby - 47 Carat Shape - Cabochon shape Bold, exotic, ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.8 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, Round Brilliant, Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring, USA, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lavender Jade Ruby Navette Cocktail Ring. The ring features a lavender jade marquise cabochon measuring 21.1 x 9.72mm with fourteen round Rubies all prong-set measuring 2.35...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Dubini Kings of Persis Ancient Obol Silver Coin Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features authentic Persepolis coins minted circa 1st Century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold with ruby cabochons.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF17-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Lustrous 18K Yellow Gold accents beautifully complement the breathtaking 11.81 carat Star Ruby cabochon center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Ruby Alternating Eternity Band Ring, 2.20 Carats Yellow Gold 14K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Indulge in the vibrant harmony of this one-of-a-kind eternity band, meticulously handcrafted by the Emeralds Maravellous design team. 14k yellow gold, this 3.4mm band features an alt...
Ruby, Sapphire, 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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