$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Cocktail 14k Gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
💍Processing time for custom item takes: 5-7 working days. 💍 It could be done in any size - you can choose on menu 💍 Color and type of the stones could be changed 💍Made in Solid 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with genuine ruby and diamonds. 14 karat gold Total weight: 4.45 g. depends from size Gemstones (all are tested by professional gemmologist): Genuine ruby: 1.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
New 18k Yellow Gold 3.53ctw GIA Rare Cat's Eye Ruby w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rare Cat's Eye Ruby - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 3.08ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Nesting Rings
By effegi
Located in New York, NY
A very easy to wear set of rings. Both rings are designed in 18 karat fluted yellow gold, with pave diamonds an a oval ruby and sapphire cabochon center.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Experience the opulence of this exceptional ring, a breathtaking showcase of a natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Vintage Inspired Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby ring Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight 2.60 g depends from size Gemstones: Round cabochon cut ruby, 0.45 ct., transparent with inclusions, red color Diamonds 10x0.01-0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
French 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: • France, c. 1980s • 18K Yellow Gold • Ruby ~0.80 ct (cabochon) • Diamonds ~0.85 ct total, F–G / VVS–VS • Weight: 5.10g • Size 6.5 (resizable) • Excellent condition
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5 Size 6.5 Center Opal 5mm by 7mm, sides 4.5 mm round sides 11mm wide & 21 mm long on top 14K yellow gol...
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Platinum & Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely band style ring featuring a 1.39 carat cabochon ruby along with additional ruby and diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and 10k Yellow Gold Graduation Ring 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage signet ring has been crafted in 10k yellow gold. The ring is ornamented with a feature cabochon cut synthetic ruby, surrounded by 'Rock Hill High Sc...
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ring. 0.60ct Diamond Ruby Black White Enamel Zebra
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 Carats Total Secondary Stones: Rubies Ruby Cut: Cabochon Cut Stone Setting: Set into an 18k yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Verney Paris Gold 14 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold ring by Verney Paris, set with approx. 4.50ctw in diamonds and center approx. 14ct ruby ( stone measures 12.5 x 11.9 x 8.8mm). Ring size 6m width is 18mm. Marked V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Round Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 3.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets Weight: 12.5 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase w...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Opals
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies, diamonds and opals.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,459Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Diamond Jade Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in concentric circles of old mine cut diamonds bisected by lines of square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
Orchid flower 14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring. Ruby gold ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$473Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Platinum GIA 2.18ctw Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut -Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.06ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) Natural Genuine R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
11.60 ctw Mid-Century No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and collectible, this Mid-Century jewel combines rarity, beauty, and timeless craftsmanship. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with a cabochon Burmese ruby weighing 5.33 carats, surrounded by 6.85 carats of cabochon pink sapph...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six gorgeous natural round Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The effect is of...
Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Round Carved Amethyst Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yello...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18K Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby "Turtle" Cocktail Ring A Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold by expert artisans ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Type A Natural Nephrite Jade and ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Ruby Accents: Sparkling vivid pinkish red rubies add a touch of elegance and color. 18K Yellow Gold: A warm and luxurious metal setting.
Jade, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Opal Ruby Flower Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Retro Opal Ruby Flower Ring with a central round opal cabochon gem surrounded by a halo of six gorgeous round faceted Rubies of incredible color and stunn...
Ruby, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring - 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Pale Mottled Green Jade, Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a unique Bright light green color .
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby Cabochon 9.00 Carat Natural Round Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carat This R...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold & Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This bold ring by David Webb is crafted in the house’s signature combination of 18K gold and platinum and showcases a striking central ruby framed by natural diamonds. The design ref...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$804Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century 0.40 ct Ruby 18k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this piece blends timeless design with a bold touch of color. ** IN STOCK** Details: Period: Contemporary, 20th Century Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 5.58 g.
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Feron Citrine Ruby Ring 60s Vintage Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 8.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Louis Feron citrine & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Horse with Ruby Eyes Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Ring designed as stylized horse head with a polished gold bit ring in mouth. With intact high gloss, opaque, white enamel body. Accented by round cabochon ruby eyes weighing approxim...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
14k Blue Green Topaz Ring Ruby Solid Yellow Gold Large Square Cut Size 4.75
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning 14k solid yellow gold ring featuring a dazzling square cut topaz center, accented on each side by round cabochon rubies.
Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.3Ct Star Ruby Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 12x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A remarkable 8.36-carat star ruby displays a six-rayed star across its domed cabochon, set in solid 14K yellow gold with seventeen earth-mined diamond accents.
Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern Turban Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Rubies & 0.5 Carat Natural Diamond
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This substantial and cheerful turban ring by Eytan Brandes is presented to you in polished 14 karat yellow gold with a clean, bright white half-carat diamond plus two rosy ruby caboc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500Sale Price|21% Off
Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive custom made ring featuring a large cabochon pear shaped emerald surrounded by prong set cabochon rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Round Carved Black Onyx Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Black Onyx spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yel...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$710Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds.
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Red Coral Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.12 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Oval Amethyst Round Ruby Cab 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an engraved Amethyst oval cabochon measuring 16 x 20mm surmounted by a Ruby Round Cabochon of 6 mm in diameter set in a 14k yellow gold bezel......
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal, Diamond & Ruby Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opals, diamonds, and rubies Opal Total Carat Weight: 6.30 CTW Opal Shape & Cut: Oval cabochon cut Opal Color: Displaying play of colo...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable Victorian Dome Ring, an exquisite masterpiece that beautifully showcases the combination of a captivating aquamarine, vibrant rubies, and dazzling diamonds...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,324Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
1980s ‘Toi et Moi’ Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Set with a 0.7ct cabochon Ruby, a 0.8ct cabochon Sapphire and both shouldered with 40 brilliant cut diamonds in total 0,8ct. Ring size us 7, 54, O, 17.25. French owl mark for import...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sugarloaf and Diamond Baguette Stackable Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Stackable Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Baguette eternity band all handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-Century Marchak France aquamarine and ruby statement ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century aquamarine, ruby, and gold cocktail ring, centered by a step cut aquamarine in a surround of cabochon rubies, the shoulders further set with cabochon rubies, and with a...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.3 ct Sugarloaf Emerald , Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Cocktail Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The ring is strong and geometrical. Clear gold lines, complementing gemstone shapes. The sugarloaf emerald glowing on top. Calibrated tapered rubies, all framed by brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Crest Craft US Army Airborne Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage military ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold and was produced by Crest Craft, featuring the U.S. Army Airborne insignia. The bold design and solid construction reflect th...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat 2.00 Carat Gooldish Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" tr...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Solange Azagury-Partridge Ruby and 18k Gold Two Finger Heart Ring, 2002
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon ruby and 18 karat yellow gold double finger ring, by Solange Azagury-Partridge, 2002.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Gold Lapis Coral Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Mid-Century Modern Date: Circa 1970 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Center Stone: Oval Lapis Lazuli Cabochon, approximately 5.00 Carats Coral: 12 Angel Skin Coral C...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This 18 karat yellow gold, royal red ruby ring with sinuous rolled top has 1 oval ruby & 4 cabochon cut rubies = 2.82 Cttw & 12 baguette cut diamonds = 0.51 Cttw. in a size 5.75.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.78ct Blue Moonstone Nugget Dual Textured Elongated Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Prongs Weight: 12.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Moonstone, Ruby, Spinel, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Green Onyx 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro to Art Deco 12 Carat Green Onyx and 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Green Onyx cabochon cut gem, also...
Ruby, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucea New York Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color collection Bright Passion Cabochon Ruby and diamonds cocktail ring set in sterling silver and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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