$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.85ctw Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Leaf Band 18k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage 18K yellow gold gemstone and diamond band ring, styled in an elegant leaf motif with alternating rows of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: This extraordinary ring is a true celebration of color and brilliance, featuring a captivating 5.19-carat Burmese ruby at its c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.67 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Gold Vintage Cluster Rosette Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 0.56 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Gold Vintage Cluster Rosette Ring is a timeless masterpiece of fine artisanal jewelry, blending classic romance with sophisticated modern...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,023Sale Price|30% Off
Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring Triangle Diamond Cabochon Burma Ruby 4.10 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite vintage-inspired ring, crafted to captivate hearts and ignite everlasting love.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,404Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.38 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.52 carat. Ring size is US 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum
Located in Brunswick, ME
3.50 carat Vintage emerald, ruby ring, set in the center with a natural Colombian emerald measuring approximately 7.7mmx5.8mm., weighing approximately 1.40 carats, framed by 15 round...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,477Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Ruby Retro Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed – Certified A bold interplay of fire and light, this striking Bochic “Orient” cocktail ring...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage oval cut ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.72ctw Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.7mm (0.54") (top of the ring - north to south), 16.4mm (0.64")(east to west, marquise diamond to marquise diamond) - 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.5mm rise ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PAUL FLATO 18k Yellow Gold, Thai Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paul Flato 18k Yellow Gold, Thai Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevat...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro Emerald-Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Retro Solitaire Citrine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring.
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring — 18K Gold & Silver 12ct Natural Ruby • 3ct Natural Pink Sapphires • 1ct White Topaz • Signed Masterpiece A commanding jewel of exce...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Turtle Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Turtle Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural rubies - 7 carats Natural Diamond - 2 carats 16.3 gram This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Men’s 4 Carat Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 4 Carats Sapphire & Ruby Statement Ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 14k Gold Linde Star Ruby & Diamond Bark Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.9 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - Please contact us priory to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Nature Inspired Floral Leaf Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Two rows of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a unique style. This ring is perfect for a woman who wants a classic design with a fashionable twist. Ring Information Weight: 2.00 g. (ap...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, 1920s Ruby & Diamond, Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct and platinum cocktail ring, a true embodiment of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & Diamond - Retro bow ring - Vintage bombé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 10,5 gram Diamonds : Single cut - 28 pieces - approx 0,8 carat in total Rubies - Baguette cut - 6 pieces - approx 2mm*5mm each Condition : Very Good - Vintage Materia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring – Marguerite Style
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant vintage marguerite ring is a timeless expression of grace and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 0.58ct Oval Cut Ruby Solitaire Petite Skinny Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 5.1mm (0.20") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.47ctw High Quality Burma Star Ruby w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Width: 10.3mm (0.40") (top of ring, north to south), 1.9mm (bottom of shank) Height: 7.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Ring with Diamonds - Size 7
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Ruby - Origin: Burma, No Heat Treatment - GIA Report #: 2161674196 - Color: Red/Hot Pink - Cut: Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, London 1977, Double Headed Diamond Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring features two subtly modelled snake heads set with diamonds and with ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The combination of vibrant rubies and delicate pearls creates a timeless design that exudes both beauty and elegance, perfect for adding vintage charm to any collection.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Center and Diamonds Surrounding Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby Center and Diamonds Surrounding Cluster Ring 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified 4.43 carat oval brilliant diamond in G color and I1 clarity is four-prong set in a platinum 900 wide dome ring featuring two rows of channel-set cabochon rubies flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,035Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant and highly expressive statement ring from Bochic’s celebrated “Capri” Traveling C...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.49ct Cushion Ruby Flared Baguette Diamond Ribbon Bow Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stones: 1 Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Cushion Cut - Claw Prong Set - Red Color - Heated - 1.05ct exact See Certification Details Below for Complete Info 18 Natural Genuine Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Cert. 13.86 Carat No Heat Ruby Eiseman Signed Vintage Ring
By Eiseman
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is designed with a textured line gold finish, adding a bold, vintage feel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Center Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Mid Century Modern Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold 1960s Bombay Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Square Cut Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one round brilliant cut diamond, four small round cut diamonds, and eight square cut rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.32 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring 3.32 Carats Natural Untreated (No Heat) Ruby and 1.71 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.39Ct diamond and 0.42Ct ruby, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Amethyst 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 Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring battle of panthers 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the captivating beauty of this exquisite diamond ring, crafted in a stunning and lustrous 18-karat yellow gold alloy. This mesmerizing ring features a breathtaking design with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Sapphires Turtle Ring - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Sapphires Turtle Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural rubies - 2 carats Natural fancy multi sapphires from Sri Lanka 3 carats Natural white...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, 1...
Vintage Platinum AGL 4.84ctw Burma Prominent Star Ruby w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring - Please contact us priory to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 18.1mm (0.71") (top of the ring - north to south)- 3.1mm (bottom of the shank) R...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,282Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst Ruby Multi-Gem Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Important Amethyst, Ruby & Multi-Gem Museum Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver An extraordinary and commanding jewel of exceptional scale and artistry, ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Peridot & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Ruby, Peridot & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Topaz from Sri Lanka - 12 carats Natural Multi Color...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.30 carat ruby and 0.90 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby 8.00 carats Accent Stones: Na...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1930s Ruby & Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The design is accentuated by a 0.04 carat diamond set in one head and a vibrant 0.10 carat ruby in the other, adding a touch of elegance and colour to the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 1970s
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and full of vintage charm, this ring is a true piece of fine artisanal jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
$1,410Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Me...
Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 3.93 carat oval cabochon-cut purplish red ruby with no heat treatment in 18K yellow gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds. Bold architectural de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Star Ruby & Green Perridot Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Star Ruby & Green Perridot Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Red Ruby Cabochon - 9 Carat Natural Green Perridot - 4 Carat Natural Chrome diox...
Peridot, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Cocktail Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning diamond and ruby cocktail ring. The brilliant diamond takes center stage, radiating passion and warmth, while the shoulder rubies add ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 4.49ctw No Heat Oval Star Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Width: 12.2mm (0.48") (top of ring) - 2.1mm (bottom of shank) Height: 7.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
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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