Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Tourmalines Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Tourmalines Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 1.00 carats Natural Multi Tourmalines - 2.00 carats This Ring is from the "Capri" tr...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby vintage ring. 14k yellow gold ring with blue Ruby, rose sapphires and diamonds.
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$16,396Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower 18k Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pinkish Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Appetite, & Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Appetite, & Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Ruby, Oval Shape - 2.50 Carats Natural Blue Appetite, Pear Shape - 1 Carats ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Chic and Classic…This ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Crown Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing .25 carats and ruby weighing .20 carats, both set to the center of round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 15.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3.00 Carat This Ring is fr...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Exquisite Vintage Blue Nile Platinum Diamond and Ruby 2.75 Carat Engagement Ring
By Blue Nile
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Vintage Blue Nile Engagement Ring, featuring a meticulously crafted platinum mounting that exudes sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$222Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Vintage-Inspired Emerald and Ruby Crossover Twist Silver Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
This charming 925 sterling silver ring is styled in an elegant bow motif, set with natural emeralds and rubies for a playful yet refined look. Two rows of 2x2 mm square rubies are cr...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Duo ring features captivating oval natural ruby and blue sapphire, set side by side to symbolize love and connection.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Diamond & Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Diamond & Ruby Serpent Ring In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Black Diamond and Red Ruby - 2 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection ar...
Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,297Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,282Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a rich vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Topaz Butterfly Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14.00 carats Natural Multi White Topaz - 6.00 carats This Ring is from...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Dinner Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautiful antique design dinner ring, created with geometric shape. Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with an oval shaped emerald of approx. 1.05 carats, surrounded by French C...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.02 ct. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact for any que...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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
Unique Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 2.75ctw Diamond & Ruby Insert Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificence vintage cocktail ring and insert set that was crafted solid 14k gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Ruby Pave Diamond Bypass Large Cocktail Ring 4.53cttw Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous vintage bypass ring from one of the most bold periods in the jewelry world… c. the 1980’s - 1990’s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 5 Stone Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Red Carpet Vintage 5-Stone Diamond and Ruby Statement Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,417Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certifi
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby 8.00 carats ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald And Ruby Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby. Superb colour, clarity...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.23 Carat Bulge Cut Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 ruby (square bulge cut, 0.23ct, R 7/4, P2) - 8 diamonds (round brilliant cut, TW 0.55ct, RW-W, VS-SI...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphires Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 1.50 carats Natural Ruby -3.50 carats This Ring is from the ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Oval Shape Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fanciful contemporary, Art Deco inspired ring sees a raised an opulent 1.55 carat oval but raspberry pink tourmaline surrounded by sparkling round rubies and diamonds. This char...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby From Africa 8 Carat Natural Emeralds from Zambia 6 Carat This Ring is from the...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2 Carat Treated Round Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a stunning 2 carat treated round ruby.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.2 Carat Ruby & Citrine Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Citrine and Ruby Ring Size 7 DESCRIPTION: This vintage ring captures timeless elegance with its striking design and ...
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold and Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Vintage Unisex, Size 9.5
Located in New York, NY
Gold And Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 9.5 14 K Yellow Gold: 6.5 gram Ring Size 9.5 ( can be altered for no charge ) Ruby : One tiny Ruby approximately 0.20 ct Vintage value...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Violet Amethyst & Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Celebrate friendship, love, and renewal with this enchanting Art Deco-style engagement ring. At its heart lies a delicate pink amethyst, radiating a soft and soothing energy that sym...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Gem Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat Blue Sapphire - 2 Carat White T...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Pear Shape Topaz 14 carats Natural Tanzanite 2.00 carats Natural Ruby 3.00 carats Na...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Rhodolite & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Rhodolite & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 14.00 Carat Natural Rhodolite & Amethyst 19.00 Carats Th...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally about 0.90 carat ruby. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not included.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.0 grams Ring Size: L (51) - Resizable Face Dimensions: 7.5mm x 7.5mm Ruby Carat Weight: Approx. 0.40 carats Tested As: 18ct Gold Period: Victori...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Aquamarine Ring Icy Blue Vintage Mid Century 14k Gold Emerald Cut Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage mid-century aquamarine & ruby cocktail ring (circa 1940s to 1950s) crafted in 14k rose gold.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
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 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Flower Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Emerald Flower Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 4.00 Carat T...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Oval Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired 14K Rose White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fanciful contemporary, Art Deco inspired ring sees a raised an opulent 2.20 carat oval but bright pink tourmaline surrounded by sparkling round diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Ruby Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring showcases a striking emerald at the center, flanked by vibrant rubies that are further accented by sparkling diamonds. Adding...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,335Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby & Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Ruby & Rings Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring 1 - Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds -...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Skull ring with ruby in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Skull ring with ruby. 925 silver scull ring. Halloween ring gift.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Retro Solitaire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Topaz Retro Solitaire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 2.00 Carat Natural Topaz - 1.50 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Aquamarine Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 10.67 carats Transparent light greenish blue and set in basket via corner tab prongs Flanked by split shoulders prong set w...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Tanzanite 9.00 carats Natural Ruby 7.00 carats Natural Diamonds 2.00 carats Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 5-Stone Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
The ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as a lovely alternative Wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Charles Krypell 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 12.7mm Wide Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vivid Red Color (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - F/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 50’s Platinum Rose Cut Trilliant Diamond Kite Sapphire Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original 1950s platinum bypass ring designed with a precise, balanced composition of form and color. Two opposing trilliant rose-cut diamonds are set back to back, displaying broa...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Gem Cocktail 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 - 8 Carat Natural Amethyst - 4 Carat Natural White Topaz - 4 Carat This ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Calibre-cut Ruby Cocktail Ring c. 1990s
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold diamond ruby cocktail ring from 1990s set with 59 good quality brilliant cut diamonds approximate G color VS clarity and 16 calibre-cut vivid red rubies approximate ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Costume Ruby & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vintage Sterling Silver Costume Ruby & Rhinestone Statement Cocktail Ring, a dazzling piece that captures the glamour of vintage jewelry.
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 12 Carat Amethyst - 3 Ca...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sparkling diamonds delicately frame the gemstones, enhancing the beauty of each stone and bringing the floral design to life. This ring captures the essence of nature’s beauty, makin...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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