GIA Certified .92 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Ruby and diamond ballerina cocktail ring. Oval center ruby with a halo of 32 tapered baguette diamonds, in a 14k white gold ballerina setting. GIA Certified natural con...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Seed Pearl Dome Ring in 22 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and seed Pearl Dome Ring mounted in 22 Karat Gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pagoda Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art Deco pagoda Emerald and Ruby ring was all the rage during the early 1930's. The 1930's brought back a fascination with all things Asian. The 1920's focused on all things Egyp...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .80 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1960 bright red ruby 18k yellow gold cocktail ring. GIA certified natural ruby simple heat only surrounded by marquise and baguette diamonds. 1 oval red ruby SI, approx. .80...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.20 ct Heated Burmese Ruby Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless expression of elegance and passion, this exquisite ring features a natural heated Burmese ruby, celebrated for its intensely saturated red hue and historical prestige. Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Oscar Heyman diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Six round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at F-G col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut This vintage ring circa the 1940s is finely crafted in solid 14K Rose gold (stamped and also carefully guaranteed)...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960's Textured 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Pink Coral Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in textured 18 karat yellow gold, centered by a substantial cabochon angel-skin coral with its signature soft blush tone and smooth, glowing...
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Awesome Art Deco Platinum Halo Ring, center securely nestled in Gold Bezel setting with a Burma Ruby weighing approx. 0.60 Carat. GIA lab report #22...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Cut .6 Carat Ruby and Double Band Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant pair of two connected ruby rings. Each features 6 round, open back, genuine 2.4mm rubies (approx .05 ct each). Set in lustrous 14K gold US Size 7.5 Hallmarks: 14K, S
Ruby, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Buckle Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond Buckle style cocktail ring. Solid 18k yellow gold and Platinum under fine white well cut diamonds. Natural no heat untreated genuine Rubies with a GIA certified. G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s, 18ct Rose Gold, Three Row Ruby & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct stamped rose gold cocktail ring, adorned with natural rubies and diamonds. The ring f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Thai No Heat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified Thai no heat cushion brilliant cut ruby and diamond vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring a GIA certified Thai no-heat cushion brilliant cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Vintage 2.79 Carats No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 2.79 carats oval cut ruby certified by AGL as having a Burmese origin with no indications of heat treatment and SI clarity, set with a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14ct Yellow Gold 1950s Double Headed Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1950s This stunning vintage snake ring from the 1950s is a true gem. Crafted from 14ct yellow gold, the ring features a unique two-heade...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.01 carats (estimated at L-M color and I...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Band Sz 7 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ring Estate Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Two diamonds total an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity). Rubies total an e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Ring Estate Art Deco Style Oval Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate ruby & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white & yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.37 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity)...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 6 Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamond is estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at I-J color and S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 15ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-Certified No Heat Afghanistan Ruby Diamond Ring. Discover the allure of timeless elegance with this stunning GIA-certified cocktail ring, showcasing a rare, untreated purplish-re...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,212Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau 0.50 Carat White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold "Aries" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s, 18ct Yellow & White Gold Ruby & Diamond Set Buckle / Belt Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This vintage 18ct gold cocktail ring is a true statement piece. Featuring a fancy buckle design, it is set with n...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold, 1930s French Stamped, Two Row Diamond & Ruby Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped Circa 1930s Behold this stunning vintage 1930s tank-style cocktail ring! Crafted in 18ct white gold, this exquisite ring feat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Alliance Ring Diamonds Rubies solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Alliance Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 9 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds and Rubies Ø 1.75 mm / ca 0.02ct. each. Color of Diamonds ca. F,G / VVS. All stones have open backs. Cus...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1.60 Carats Total Trapezoid Cut Ruby & Sri Lanka Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish GIA certified engagement ring, showcasing an 0.80 carat trapezoid cut Burmese ruby and a 0.80 carat trapezoid cut heated Sri Lankan sapphire, bezel-set in a platinum mounti...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
C1940 Harem Ring with 3 Bands of Rubies Diamonds and Sapphires size 5.5
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this patriotic red white and blue harem ring with its 3 rows of 5 sapphires, 5 diamonds and 5 rubies connected by a gold strap. This harem ring has particular significance in...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Set of Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Gold Bands with Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century set of 3 matching stackable band rings each ring has alternating gold diagonal lines between a diagonal row of a colored stone with a diamond on either side.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Mabé Pearl Ring With Ruby Halo Set in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount
Located in valatie, NY
Mabé Pearl Ring With A Ruby Set Halo in a Filigreed 18K Yellow Gold Mount. The 14mm Pearl is surrounded by 32 round cut rubies weighing approximately 1 carat total. The 18KT Gold set...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k 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). Centrally round citrine measures 12.5mm (estimated at 5 carats). Six cabo...
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Cut .45 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Milford, DE
A classy ring with a brilliant sparkle. Features 9 square-cut, open back genuine rubies (.05 ct each) set between two rows of eleven 1.3mm round diamonds. All set on 14K gold band. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gemstone Butterfly Ring Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed butterfly cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at I color and SI1-2 clarity), accen...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$936Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow G...
Vintage Large Enameled Alligator Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Rubies, Rare, 1960s
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare Vintage enamel large double Alligator ring from the 1960's. This gorgeous figural ring features beautifully enameled Alligators in vibrant green & orange enamel, the two Alligat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Abstract Studio Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 3.5 Carat Ruby Cabochon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We think whoever made this unsigned studio ring was probably inspired by the work of Bob Winston, the eccentric mid-century Northern California modern jeweler and sculptor.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Swirl Motif Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.25 Gorgeous, one of a kind rose gold swirl ring with ruby and diamond accents. This colorful, artsy ring is embellished with natural purplish-red rubies and bright whit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold. Small colorless diamonds beautifully...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,685Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond Ruby Star Ring Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & ruby cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Tapered baguette cut diamonds and one round brilliant cut diamond total an estimated 0.66 carats (estim...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat gold, ruby and diamond cluster ring is sublime. The focal point of this engagement ring is a captivating lively red oval shaped ruby, weighing an estimated 1....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Ruby and Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold ring featuring a stunning 0,58 brilliant cut Blue Diamond accompanied on the two sides by two Pear cut Rubies with a tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Retro Marquise Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 karat two-tone (white and rose gold) Retro swirl ring, artfully designed with a captivating center marquise diamond of approximately 0.30 carats at its center. The graceful curves...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This whimsical mash-up of motifs puts it squarely in the mini-Etruscan revival of the 1940s and 1950s, when designs were informed by ancient artifacts, but didn't really have the imi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1.07 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural simple heat Ruby and diamond ring. Oval center ruby with two round side diamonds in a classic three-stone 14k white gold setting. AGL certified. 1 bright red oval Ruby, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Owl Heart Ring Signet 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry Ruby Eyes
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond owl ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.09 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI2 clarity). Two small 1mm rubies adorn the eyes....
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby & 0.06ctw H SI1 Diamond Ring Set in 10K White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 10K white gold ring showcases a striking 2.6 gram design centered by a captivating cabochon-cut star ruby. The vivid purplish-red gemstone exhibits a silky luster and a ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, White Gold
2.5 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring with 1.78 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This classic ballerina ring -- with baguettes of various sizes forming a "skirt" at different elevations -- was originally set with a diamond, but we decided to set it with something...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.52 Carat Antique Cushion Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This red cushion cut cut ruby is custom set in an antique one-of-kind diamond and platinum ring, consisting of 1 "pigeon blood red" cushion cut ruby of Burmese origin with no indicat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gold and platinum ring with untreated ruby and old brilliant-cut diamonds 1.80ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
A beautiful vintage ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) with platinum elements in a diamond setting. Adorned with a central 0.65ct natural ruby, surrounded by two...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Fine Quality Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This exquisite Vintage Fine Quality Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set is crafted in 18 kt white gold and features a striking contrast between the rubies and diamonds for a remarkab...
18k Gold
1950s 1.00 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 14K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.20 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 cara...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Art Deco 1.50 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.0 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 carat, total weight. ...
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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.
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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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