IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 7.41 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.64 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a powerful eagle motif surrounded by natural diamonds and vi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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Bochic “Orient” Vintage Oval Shape Ruby Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the e...
Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Flexible Link Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage retro 1940's flexible link 18k rose gold ring with 24 round rubies and 24 round diamonds. Handmade and not sizable. 24 round fine red rubies, VS-SI approx. .72cts 24 round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century Modern 18 Carat Lavender Jade Diamond Multi Gem Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage Mid Century Modern Lavender Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 0.42 carat ruby and 0.21 carat sapphire, 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. This fine and impressive ruby, sapphire ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 14.38 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the dramatic beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Retro 14kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and synthetic Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the glamorous world of Retro style with this stunning Ring, crafted in 14k yellow Gold and Platinum. This captivating piece features a center Old mine Diamond, approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.78 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds, vivid sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.75 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.79 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Garnet Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a sophisticated combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and deep red garnets totaling 2.79 carats. Designed with refined craftsmans...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.07 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1950s Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Ruby Ring — Old Cut ~0.60 ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical sheet • Period / Style: 1950s — Art Deco inspired (mid-century) • Metal: Platinum (solid) • Center stone: old-cut diamond, approx. 0.60 carat (estimated) • Surrounding ston...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.30 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Amethyst Bird Motif Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a graceful bird motif surrounded by natural diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 1940s Citrine & Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Citrine Cocktail Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold cocktail ring is sure to turn heads. The ring features a fabulous emerald-cut citrine sto...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.08 Carat Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Midcentury Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oval turquoise and rubies with round diamonds in a 14k yellow gold cocktail ring setting. 6 round diamonds approx. total weight .18cts, G, VS 7 oval rubies approx total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
"The Ring of The Future" circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
"The Ring of The Future" Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold Fourteen Round Rubies weighing .70 carats approximately [Bright Burma Color] SixteenRound Brilliant Cut Diam...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.10 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 18K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the timeless elegance of a 3.60 carat natural ruby surrounded b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Ruby Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 14K white gold black pearl gemstone ring. This beautiful piece features a large natural black pearl at the center measuring 10 mm in diameter, surrounded by 20 round black dia...
Ruby, Black Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vivid Red Marquise Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 3.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally elegant vintage ring executed in finely crafted 18 karat yellow gold, centered by an intensely saturated arrangement of approximately 2.50 carats total weight in viv...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Ring Size: 10 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Measurements: ~6.24 mm x 5.06 mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.61 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.78 Carat Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Snake Motif Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases an elegant snake motif adorned with natural diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1940’s 18ct Gold Aquamarine, Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940’s Fabulous 1940’s, aquamarine cocktail ring. Set with a huge 17ct, emerald cut-natural aquamarine. This ring really is a showstopper!...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold with Diamonds and 11.50ct Ruby
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Length: 1,75 cm Top Width: 1,8 cm Top Height: 0,9 cm This IGI certified cocktail ring is a magnificent expression of high-jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 4.00 Carat Natural Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gol
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.00 Carat Natural Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural emeralds, vivid rubies...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with three rubies for a total of 3 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 karats mounted in Pave setting, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Red Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: 7 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 2 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (hallmarked) Diamonds: 3 round brilliant, approx. 0.50 ctw Rubies: 8 round, approx. 0.60 ctw Weight: 7.97 grams Size: 6.5 (resizable) Period: Retro, circa 1940...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large ruby of 1.4 karats, and brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 1.6 karats, Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Emerald-Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Retro Solitaire Citrine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 10 Carat Emerald-cut Citrine, accented by Syn. Rubies. Hand cr...
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 50’s Platinum Rose Cut Trilliant Diamond Kite Sapphire Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The result is a highly intentional mid-century piece with clear attention to proportion and construction.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1930s Step back in time with this exquisite 1930s double-headed snake ring, crafted from luxurious 14ct yellow gold. This unique piece features...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 7.77ct Ruby Ring with 4.00ct Diamond Halo — Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking and rare creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite ring centers a vivid oval-shaped ruby weighing approximately 7.77 carats. The richly saturated ruby is framed...
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Great Britain, mid XX cent.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ring made of white gold with ruby, brilliants and diamonds. This charming ring is a unique combination of classic and elegance. An oval ruby with a vivid red color and a weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified 11.67 Carat Ruby, Citrine and Black Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a dramatic combination of vivid natural rubies, golden citrines, and striking black diamonds totaling 11.67 carats. Designed with bold art...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage French Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A unique treasure with exceptional presence and balance, perfect for lovers of antique fine jewelry. Technical Details: Ring Size: FR 50 / US 5.25 Style: Vintage / Cocktail Perio...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped 1940s Calibrated Ruby Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby Half Eternity Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct gold half-eternity ring is a true statement piece. Set with a stunning line of pinky-coloured-ca...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed and Elegant Mid Century Modern Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Purple Star Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Ruby and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon oval center natural, no heat ruby set in a open work 18k white gold setting with 44 round accent diamonds. 1 oval cabo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k White Gold, Circa 1940-1950
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Rubies, the birthstone of July, have longstanding associations with passionate love and power. This retro ring (circa 1940-1950) features rubies and diamonds set in 14k white gold. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
One of a kind! Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Red Ruby as its stunning centerpiece, accented with sparkling diamonds set in 18K Gold. The ruby has...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold and Palladium
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold and Palladium Nineteen Round Rubies weighing 2.30 carats approximately [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Twent...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Palladium
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
Vintage Art Deco Style 1950s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1.38 carat ruby and 0.57 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 22.38 Carat Aqua Ruby Yellow Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This striking 1960's cocktail ring features a GIA certified 22.38 carat octagonal Aquamaring center stone, celebrated for its exceptional size and captivating color. Certified by the...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Five Row Multi-Gemstone Harem Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Denver, CO
A vintage five row Harem Ring with five stacking bands set with green emeralds, diamonds, red rubies, and blue sapphires. Mounted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW SSEF* 4.542CT Pigeon Red Unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
One of a kind! Rare Gorgeous Unheated Intense Vivid Pure Red Color Burmese Ruby Ring. Clean and Brilliant 4.542 CT. Ruby Ring in Platinum. The Ruby IS DIRECTLY FROM MOGOK, Myanmar ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Cocktail ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 7 Carat Natural Orange Sapphires - 1.50 Carat Natural Amethyst ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond ruby engagement ring. GIA certified .81 round cut center European Ideal cut diamond, mounted in a Platinum setting with a halo of 8 calibre cut sapphires, accented with 8 rou...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Band Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring made of 5 bands with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and small diamonds / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 14K Gold 20ctw Natural No Heat Sapphire Ruby Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Accompanied by the original GIA laboratory report as photographed, this jewel captures the glamorous, colorful aesthetic of mid-century design. Details: • Metal: 14K yellow gold ...
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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