Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Carre Cut Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R0995 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.7 Grams Diamonds: Approximately .37 cts Color: H Clarity: VS2 Ruby: Approximately .73 cts Ring Size: 7 Measurements: Top measures...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,808Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.84 Ct Natural Ruby 0.20 Ct Diamond Wedding Band in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-5782 Gross Wt. :- 2.58 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 1.97 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800 / item
Snake Opal 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in .2 carat Opal and .03 carat Ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Two Panther Gemstone Eye Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White & Yellow Gold Two Panther Crossover Ring Style: Two Panther Crossover Ring Material: 14k White Gold and Yellow Gold Design Details: Crossover design featuring two pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$3,334Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Snake Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
The diamond is has G-H color and vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.02 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Chain Link Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Also available in emerald and ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 1.94 carats of moonstone, .21 carats aquamarine and .06 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or small...
Diamond, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin Saddle Stirrup Diamond Enamel Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
Total Diamond Weight: .11ct. And one ruby Details: Ring Size: 7 Weight: 15.8 grams Width: 24mm Stamped Hallmarks: 1226VI Italy 750 Ruby *Free Shipping within the United States*
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,975
18k White Gold Happy Kitty Diamond and Ruby Ring Size: 7 14.2 grams
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Beautiful Happy Kitty White Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Ring Ring size = 7 Band Width: 4 mm Dimensions of Plaque: 22 mm x 21 mm The ring features pave diamonds with rubies and caboch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,412
White and Yellow Gold, Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Bologna, IT
The band is crafted in yellow gold and features six rubies. MATERIALS White and yellow gold, rose cut diamonds and rubies RING SIZE 7 US (resizable)
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,118
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
This size 7 ring is both luxurious and wearable, with a band width of 2.6mm and an ornament size of 13.8mm by 16.3mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,738
14K Yellow Gold 2.45ctw Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
This stunning 14K Yellow Gold cocktail ring is highlighted by a vibrant 2.45-carat ruby, cut into a distinctive sugarloaf shape, showcasing its rich red hue with moderately strong sa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,723
14K Yellow Gold 2.00ct Cushion Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-178 * Stock ID: RRING277768 * Metal: 14K Yellow Gold * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 9.1mm * Ornament Dimensions: * Length: 11.3mm * Width: 13.7mm * Total I...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Opulent 14K Ruby Cocktail Ring, Size 7 - Statement Jewelry, Timeless Elegance
Located in Holtsville, NY
Evoke the fervor of nature's passionate blooms with our Blooms of Passion Ruby Oval Ring. Immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Jeweltique, where nature's beauty is transformed into...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby Cocktail Ring, 1.41ct, Size 7 - Classic Design, Timeless Elegance
Located in Holtsville, NY
Enhance your elegance with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this ring features a stunning 1.41 Carat Oval Modified B...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,785
14K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Sugarloaf Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-179 * Stock ID: RRING277753 * Metal: 14K Yellow Gold * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 3.1mm * Ornament Length: 10.2mm * Ornament Width: 8mm * Total Item Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby Cocktail Ring 1.56ct - Size 7 - Elegant Statement Jewelry - Luxury
Located in Holtsville, NY
Evoke the fiery passion of nature's blooms with our Blooms of Passion Ruby Ring. This exquisite piece from Jeweltique's renowned Ruby collection encapsulates the vibrant beauty of ri...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby Cocktail Ring - 1.13ct, Size 7, Timeless Elegance, Vibrant Gemstone
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 14K yellow gold cocktail ring, featuring a stunning 1.13 carat oval modified brilliant ruby at its center. Crafted with meticulous attention to...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 14K Ruby & Diamond Ring 1.34ctw - Size 7 - Elegant Statement Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of our "Blooms of Passion" collection with this exquisite "Eternal Passion" Ruby and Diamond Ring by Jeweltique. Crafted with utmost precision and love...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Unavailable|$3,000
BESSIE JAMIESON Ring with Rubies and Sapphires [size 7 1/2]
By Bessie Jamieson
Located in New York City, NY
A 22-karat gold ring with three rubies and seven sapphires. About the artist: Bessie Jamieson has demonstrated granulation and enameling at The Bard Graduate Center for Studies ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$4,374
14K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Pear-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-182 * Stock ID: RRING277755 * Metal: 14K Yellow Gold * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 3.1mm * Ornament Length: 14.3mm * Ornament Width: 10.6mm * Total Item W...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 30.22ct Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Size 7 Round Brilliant Colorless Sap
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this striking 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing 30.22 carat Oval Ruby Cabochon, accentuated by colorless Sapphires in vario...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,899 / item
5-1/3ct. Thai Ruby Dome Ring in 14K Yellow Gold - Size 7
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This ring is sized in 7.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 56.81 Ct Star Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Size 7. Features a 56.81 Carat Cabochon-Cut Star Ruby.
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold & 2.1ct Gemstone Pave Bypass Ring with 0.6ct Diamonds, Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 0.6ct Diamonds, 1.5ct Pave-set Ruby and Sapphires, and 0.60ct Pave-set Tsavorite Gross Weight: 16.30 grams Ring Size: 7 Length: 1 15/16" Signed "18k CJ" Overall Condition: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring, Gemstone Stackable Ring with Natural Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Whether it's raining, snowing, sunny, gloomy, etc, the combination of red rubies and white diamonds will suit the vibe! 14K Rose Gold- 1.47 grams Round Diamonds- 0.14 CTS Oval R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gemstone Solitaire Ring, Ruby Stackable Ring, Solid Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A small, oval ruby, with a big shine! 14K Rose Gold- 2.34 grams Round Diamonds- 0.05 CTS Oval Ruby- 0.33 CTS Ring Size US 7 100% Solid Gold 100% Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$14,500
Friedrich Rhodolithe Garnet Diamond Ruby Dress Ring
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Handmade Ring, Solid 18 KT White Gold, Impressive Rhodolithe Garnet is surrounded by Rubys and Diamonds, Ring Size US 7
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gemstone Solitaire Ring, Ruby & Diamond Ring, Stackable 14k Rose Solid Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose Gold- 2.29 grams Round Diamonds- 0.13 CTS Round Ruby (halo)- 0.11 CTS Oval Ruby- 0.60 CTS Ring Size US 7 100% Solid Gold 100% Natural Ruby and Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$485,000
18k White Gold Burma Ruby GIA Certified Heated with Rubies and Diamonds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Metal: 18k White Gold Ruby : 7.13 ct, Oval Cut, Burma, Heated, GIA certified Diamonds: 1.98 cts, Pear Shape Rubies: 2.20 cts, Pear Shaped Ring Size: 7 & can be sized.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$23,480
18K White Gold Natural Ruby Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Clarity and / or color enhanced by heat as per gemstone certificate. Size 7. This Diamond/Ruby ring is currently size 7 and some items can be sized up or down, please ask!
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,742
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring Size 7½, can be sized.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,399
New Effy Diamond & Ruby Ring In 14k
By Effy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
New Effy Diamond & Ruby Ring In 14k. Size 7.
Unavailable|$1,091
Antique Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
MATERIALS Gold, rubies and diamonds RING SIZE 7¾ US (resizable)
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Solitaire Ring with Natural Round Diamonds, 14k Solid Rose Gold, Stackable
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose Gold- 1.75 grams Round Diamonds- 0.21 CTS Pear Shaped Ruby- 0.41 CTS Ring Size US 7 100% Solid Gold 100% Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$6,100
10.73 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Handmade from 18K rose gold with 8.71 carats of pink, blue and purple sapphires and 2.02 carats of rubies. Currently a ring size US 7. For other sizes, please contact seller.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds Blue White Sapphires Ruby Dolphin Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds Blue White Sapphires Ruby Dolphin Bypass Ring This unique ring features a 3D dolphin with blue sapphires white sapphires and diamonds 0.25 carat G ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$600 / item
Gemstone Solitaire Ring Stack, Natural Gemstone Rings, Stackable 18k Gold Rings
Located in New York, NY
These rings also have beaded shank design, but are smooth inside so they will be really comfortable to wear. ** All rings are sold separately* Ruby Ring- 18K Yellow Gold- 1.19 G...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$675 / item
Princess Cut Gemstone Solitaire Rings, Bezel Set Dainty Gemstone Ring, 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
These rings also have beaded shank design, but are smooth inside so they will be really comfortable to wear. ** Each ring sold separately ** Blue Sapphire YG- 18K Yellow Gold- 1....
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,650
H. Stern Diane Von Furstenberg Harmony Multicolor Gemstone Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size 7, ring top is 25mm X 26mm and weighs 25.9 grams.
Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Ring Band Size 7 #17970
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Ring Size 7 This lovely band features 13 round natural rubies set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Band silver & gold rose diamond and ruby ring. Size : 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx, Tourmaline, Garnet and G.F. Ruby Ring
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Ippolita 18k Yellow Gold, Onyx, Tourmaline, garnet and G.F. Ruby Ring. Size 7
Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,000
14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
14K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring SIZE 7 square-cut rubies ap. 1.65 cts., 30 round diamonds ap. .75 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Gemstone: pink to red sapphires and rubies Ring Size: 7 (allow up to two additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring measures 3.70mm in wi...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.18ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.03ctw Cut - Single Color - I - K Clarity - SI1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.2 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 8 mm Rise Above Finger: 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 7- This lovely ring features 18 round single cut diamonds and 15 princess cut rubies set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1900´s Style: Victorian Metal: 14Kt Gold Natural Stone: Diamond Stone: Synthetic Ruby Ring size: 7 (resizable). Ring diameter: 1.0 inches diameter Stamped: No stamp, test...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.2ctw Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - oval cab - 7 x 5 mm - approximately 1 carat - ruby, 2 stones - oval cab - 6 x 4 mm - approximately 1.2 carat Ring Size 7 Width: 16.5 mm Weight: 6.7 ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10kt Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, 1ct Oval Ruby, Baguette/Round Diamonds, Size 7
Located in San Diego, CA
The approximate total weight of all the stones is 1.75cttw. The ring is a size 7, weighs 3.7 grams, is 12.3mm at the top, tapering to a 2mm base, and is stamped 10kt ADL.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold
0.39ctw Marquise Ruby Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.19ct Cut - Marquise Color - Red Trea...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Adjustable Ring Size 7 #17695
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Adjustable Ring Size 7 This gorgeous ring features mixed cut rubies and sapphires set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.63ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.1 Grams Stamps: 585 Face Height: 7 mm Rise Above Finger: 3 mm Band / Shank Width: 3.7 mm This ring is a size 7, but it can be resized up 3 sizes fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.75ctw Channel Set Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 - SI2 - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut - Baguette Color - Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.86ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Total Carats - 0.60ct Cut - Oval Brilliant Checkerboard Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.26ctw...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 7 5 pieces , approximately 0.5 Carat of very clean natural Ruby makes a center flower surrounded by clean brilliant cu...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Sapphire Ruby & Emerald Ring Band Size 7 # 18689
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Sapphire Ruby & Emerald Ring Size 7 This stunning Judith Ripka multi stone ring is set in sterling silver with a cable roping design.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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