Vintage Marquise Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Height: 9.7 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage 8ct Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Oval Shape Ruby 8.00 Carat Natural Emeralds 2.00 Carats Natural Single Cut Diamonds 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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 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 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
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Ruby 15.50 carats Natural Multi-Gemstones (Emeralds, Topaz, Tourmalines, Multi Sapphires) 8....
Citrine, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue T...
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 11.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 1.00 Carat Natural...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Lemon Topaz & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Lemon Topaz & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Lemon Topaz — 16 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Oval • Saturated Yellow luminous, glowing dept...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
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
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
$1,491Sale Price|25% 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 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
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of vintage glamour and refined craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient”...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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 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
$3,378Sale Price|25% 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
$2,106Sale Price|25% 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
$1,190Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,578Sale Price|25% 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 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
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby -12 Carat Natural Amethyst - 4 Carat Natural Lemon Topaz - 4 Car...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
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 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 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
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,115Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.75 carat. Totally is ruby about 0.50 carat. The diamond is has F-G color and vs clarity. Ring size is US...
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 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
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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 15pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 8pts each. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Cartier 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Ballerina Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing approximately 0.93 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Prong set at an angle in yellow gold atop a cluster of round and oval cut rubies Weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
$3,071Sale Price|25% 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
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Estate Natural Diamond An Oval Cut Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$964Sale Price|25% 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
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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver Gemstones Natural Ruby — 12 Carats Natural Pink Sapphire — 3 Carats Natural Diamonds — ...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting, this vintage-style floral ring features a brilliant round-cut diamond set at the center, gracefully surrounded by natural rubies arranged like delicate petals.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 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
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
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.12 carat. Totally is ruby 0.10 carat. Ring size is US 7.75 (We offer ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver* Gemstones: • Natural Ruby: 2.00 Carats • Natural Amethyst: 13.00 Carats • Metal: 18K Gold o...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 3.16 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 2.22 carats total - E color with SI1 clarity Bezel set with a pierced bombay surround bead set with old European cut diamonds Weighing appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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 Platinum 3.17cts Old Euro Cut Diamond and 1.19cts Ruby Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco-style ring features a magnificent 3.17ct Old European cut diamond, boasting a bright H color and eye-clean SI2 clarity.
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
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
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 9,6 gr Ring size : 8 3/4 US - 59 FR Diamonds : Old European mine cut - 10pcs - Si/P-H - approx. 0,6 ct total Rubies - Baguette - approx 1mm*1,5mm each Condition : Ver...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Cut 8 Carat Natural Green Emeralds from Zambia, Round Cut 2..40 C...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Opal and Ruby Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The fiery play-of-color of the opal paired with the deep red of the rubies makes this ring a captivating and unique statement piece.
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant ruby at the center, surrounded by lustrous pearls that enhance its rich red hue.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring blends the bold beauty of the ruby with the dazzling sparkle of diamonds, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a timeless piece that exudes both luxury an...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,115Sale Price|25% 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
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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