$4,649Sale Price|20% Off
Retro / Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
Red ruby flower cluster genuine retro ring, hallmarked London 1976. Let the fashionista in you bloom this summer and step out in style and in fantastic colour! These exquisite qualit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid 18K Gold 0.70ct Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterpiece of mid-century sophistication, this vintage statement ring centers a magnificent 0.70-carat emerald-cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Oval Cut Ruby And Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
$2,293Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Sapphire Emerald Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro 14k Rose Gold & Palladium Ruby and Diamond Scroll Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-03048030-PAR Vintage Retro Diamond & Ruby Scroll w/ Step Work Cocktail Dinner Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1977
Located in London, GB
A vibrant natural ruby is set between two diamonds in this beautiful trilogy ring dated c.1977. The oval cut ruby weighs 0.75 carat and is unheated with Thai origin, making it incred...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Cabochon Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Cabochon Cut Sapphire Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Lotus Ring Platinum 18k Emerald Ruby Diamonds Statement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one-of-a-kind Lotus Flower Ring Excellent condition Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Finger size 7.5 (can be resized by a professional jeweler) Design size approx 37 x 17mm (1.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro 14k Rose Gold & Palladium 1.17ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Swivel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold w/ Palladium Top Total Weight: 5.86 Grams Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 17.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.50ct Burmese Ruby Single-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 16.0 grams Ring Size: P (56.5) - Resizable Band Width: 9mm - 4mm Ruby Weight: 2.50ct Ruby Details: Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Treatment: None Tested...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Strong Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant impression with this Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring, designed with soft elegance and romantic charm.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 2.25 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut ruby weighing 1.00 carats total - transparent medium red in color Natural Thai in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment - prong se...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 2.5 Carat Coral RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Ring size 9, we offer ring resizing. This Simple Classic Ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative Engagement ring.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.30 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Luxury Panther Ring with 1.24 Carat Rubys, Emeralds Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Prestigious luxury stands out panther ring featuring diamonds, Rubys and Emeralds all hand crafted in 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning combined 0.88 carat ruby, sapphire and emerald, 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-Gemstone Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.18 Carat Ruby and 1.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.18 carat ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.50ct Princess Cut Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond and ruby ring is a striking expression of symmetry, color, and confident design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on 18K Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Senaille Cut Diamond and Ruby Silver on Gold Ring Simply Beautiful!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Silver 800 Natural Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$2,808Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 The box ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Carved Emerald and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking vintage ring in 18KT yellow and white gold, centred on a substantial natural emerald carved with a floral motif and displaying a vivid green colour.
White Gold
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Textured Dragon Serpent Wrap Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 14.4mm (0.56") (top of the ring - north to south), 6.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.8mm rise off the finger (at the diamond) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Asian Dragon with Ruby Eyes Chasing Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features an intricately crafted Asian dragon wrapped around the band, giving the piece a bold and sculptural presence.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold architectural hammered ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ruby and sapphire ring is a bold 1970’s design, full of texture, color, and sculptural presence.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,838Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 14.7mm (0.58") (top of the ring, at the ram's horns), 5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 12.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Vintage Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand-made in Italy ca. 1960s - 1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Floral Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds 1960s style
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * 18 karat yellow gold, stamped 750 * Twenty-one individually modelled flowers * Seven rubies * Seven blue sapphires * Seven emeralds * Ring size: UK S / EU 60 / US 9 * Weig...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and 0.84 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Oval Cut Ruby weighing 3.01 carats, accented by 2 Trapezoid cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.84 carat. Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2, resi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes, Vintage 1980, Size 5.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking wrap-around snake ring features two intertwined serpents, each detailed with intricate scales and graceful curves, crafted from 10K yellow gold. The serpents’ eyes are ...
Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail Ring 1980s, Italian work
Located in Monaco, MC
A bold architectural vision realized in gold and gemstone, this extraordinary Italian cocktail ring transforms the geometry of nature into wearable sculpture. Born from the tradition...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.48 Carat No Heat Ruby GIA and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oval NO HEAT Ruby GIA and Baguette & RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 1.77 Carat Round Cut Ruby and 2.00 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round cut Ruby weighing 1.77 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carat. Circa 1950s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,591Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 carat. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Shriners Masonic 14K Two-Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Gentleman’s Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A distinctive vintage gentleman’s ring honoring the heritage and symbolism of the Shriners Masonic fraternity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is brilliant about 0.60 carat. Totally is ruby 1.20 carat. Ring size is US 6.25 . Box is not included. Please contact for a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone (approx 0.60ct) Total Ruby with the small stones all approx 1.60 carat All stones ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.09ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Red Color - 0.85ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Pear Shape Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Rhodolite Cluster 9K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Vintage Total weight: 2.74 g.
Ruby, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Oscar Heyman vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring a bold arrangement of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 6.5 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.90 ct. Ring size is US 7.5 We...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,256Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Vintage Platinum Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ring, featuring a GIA certified no heat Burma carved ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Vintage Style 18K Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A sophisticated vintage-inspired ruby and diamond ring showcasing the timeless beauty of natural Burmese ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and measure 5pts each and in-between these trios of pink stones are bright round cut diamonds measuring 4pts each. R...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Ring Size: O (55) Rubies: Approx. 0.35 carats Diamonds: Approx. 0.12 carats Tested As: 18ct Yellow Gold Period: Edwardian, Circa. 1900 B...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby Marquise Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Oval Ruby and Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2 Karat White Gold, Portugal, 1980s/1990s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Calibre Ruby Ring Sz 8.5 Platinum Engagement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Solid Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant, this vintage-style ring features five round-cut Ruby arranged in a graceful row, creating a rich and vibrant focal point.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,276Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.40 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,028Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Two Face Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs. Totally is ruby 0.02 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage French Cut Diamond and French Cut Red Ruby Square Design Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Ring size 7, we offer ring resizing. Epitomizes Vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative Engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
A truly lovely and very fine ruby and diamond ring. The natural Burma ruby is surrounded by a cluster of ten diamonds. The shoulders have a reeded design. It would make a wonderful e...
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.
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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