RUCHI Oval-Shape Pink Sapphire and Baguette Ruby Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire- 2.35 Cts Ruby- 1.47 Cts
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamonds Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds weight 3.66 karat Ruby,emerald,sapphire weight 2.71 karat Ring total weight 9.70 grams Ring size 7.50 US 15.50 Ita (all rings are can be resized)
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14K Rose and Yellow Gold 4.52 carat Aquamarine and Ruby Flower Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
There are applied hand made rose gold flowers on either side with round genuine rubies.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Ring of unusual design with three twisted bands of solid 18K Rose, White and Yellow Gold joined together decorated with Rubies ,Sapphires and Diamonds .
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Quartz Ring with Yellow Gold inlay set with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ring sculpted in top quality rose quartz with floral decoration executed with high carat yellow gold inlay and set with faceted rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$797Sale Price / item|55% Off
Heart ruby ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart ruby ring in 14k gold. Heart shape engagement ring. 1ct heart ruby ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Marquise cluster ring featuring a vivid natural ruby framed by glittering old cut diamonds. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this antique...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Red Sapphire Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Tourmaline, Green...
5.83 Carat Star Ruby and Pink Rose Garnet Starburst Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This starburst cocktail ring features a strawberry milkshake-color star ruby, artfully framed by coordinating pear shaped, pink rose colored rhodolite garnets and marquise shaped rub...
Garnet, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Rhodolite, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage Ruby Ring Cabochon Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds 5.60 Carat 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape / Dome approx size 12 x 10...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is casted in 18K Rose Gold and weighs approximately 6.2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.05 Carat Coral 2.65 Carat Ruby 0.83 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.05 Carat Coral 2.65 Carat Ruby 0.83 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring The focal point of the design is a stunning oval coral gemstone.
Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby bar ring is one of our best-selling rings. This ruby bar ring band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$516Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring Micro Pave Minimalist Ring July Birthstone Holiday Gift Christmas Gift.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$58,770Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $130, 600 Fancy Large 18KT Gold Glittering Ruby Rose Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant White Gold Large Fancy Manicured Nail Ruby Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of A Gorgeous Fancy Fiery Ruby surrounded wi...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.69 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and classy 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby band that is sure to be a great addition to your collection! There are 6 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.29 Carats (Clarity: SI2, C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby cabochon 14k solid gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby cabochon ring in 14k solid gold. Butterfly ring with black spinels and ruby.
Black Spinel, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
ALGT Certified 18 kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Color Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent ALGT Certified 18kt Gold 3.21 Ct Pear Rose Cut Fine Colour Ruby & Diamond Ring Ruby: Pear shape, Rose cut Intense purplish red Ruby 3.21ct Diamond: 3 Rows of Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Moder Blue Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Rose 18K Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Ring Rose Diamond 2-0,05 ct Blue Sapphire 2-0,07 ct Pink Sapphire 1-0,03 ct Ruby 1-0,04 ct Tsavorite 4-0,01 ct Amethyst Weight 6.9 grams Size 6.8 US It is our honour to ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Satin Rose Gold Kensington Ring with Rutilated Quartz and Ruby Root, Size S
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
14K satin rose gold Kensington ring with black rutilated quartz and ruby root, Size S Elegant and classic, the Kensington collection has different colour combinations of faceted sem...
Rose Gold
$4,600 / item
Rosecut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$971Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold "Snake" Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold "Snake" diamond ring containing 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .18pts. and 2 round rubies as eyes weighing .06pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lizard Chameleon Ruby & Diamond Pave and Green 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.06x1.50x2.59cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Fancy Diamonds 0.02 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.47 CT 6 Ruby 0.12 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.49 CT 4 Yellow Sapphire 0.08 CT 18KR 8.56...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold
$4,500 / item
Rosecut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a pave rose cut diamond face that is surrounded by a border of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$13,819 / item
Fortune Kinetic Ring in Rose Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune kinetic ring. This refined 18ct rose gold Fortune Kinetic ring is a playful take on the Wheel of Fortune.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold S
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened door...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,900 / item
5.85 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 5.85 carats Ruby & illuminated with .6 carats diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$614Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby opend ended 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby gold ring. Ruby vintage style ring. Natural ruby ring.
Topaz, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Red Rubies Octagon Cut Set in Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Selected intense red rubies octagon cut ring band set in white gold with diamonds. The ring is manufactured in white gold and set with n. 13 selected rubies ct. 2.76 octagonal cut a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,417Sale Price / item|55% Off
Snake design 14k gold Ruby engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake design 14k gold engagement ring. Marquise ruby gold ring. Open ended, adjustable ruby ring.
Topaz, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Cluster Rose Style Ring with Carved Gold Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Art Nouveau-inspired twist on a traditional dome cluster ring. The vibrant red Rubies create a stunning rose motif that's certain to turn heads at your next social gatherin...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.06 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and dainty Ruby and Diamond band that is sure to be a great addition to anyone's accessory collection. There are 5 Round Cut Rubies that weigh 0.58 carats and 6 Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,138 / item
Moi Juliet Gold Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.20g Rose-cut Diamond: 0.90ct Gemstones : Ruby Inspired by vintage settings, the Juliet ring is perfect for someone who loves subtle details and a pop of color.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Thai Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This ruby and diamond ring has been set in 18 karat rose gold and is of recent manufacture.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
4.25 Carat Ruby Rosecut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. Handcrafted in 4.25 carats ruby & illuminated with 2.48 carats diamonds. The rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,240Sale Price / item|30% Off
14kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon. Ruby statement ring. Solitaire ruby ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$601Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art-Deco Style Cabochon Cut Onyx, Ruby & Rose Cut Diamond Gold & Silver Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
further accented by caliber cut Natural Rubies within a frame of 28 Rose Cut Diamonds of good colour & clarity bearing English Hallmarks Total item's weight: 2.1gr.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Art Deco, Rose Cut 8.25ct, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 8.25 Carat Ruby, Rose Cut Diamonds, 18K White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Diamond Carat: 3.50ct Colored Stone: Ruby 8.25 ct Weight: 11.8 Grams...
Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond and Ruby Crescent Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold diamond, pearl and ruby ring. The ring consists of two crescent moons, one of which is set with diamonds and the other with rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Ring has been left in its antique condition. The oval cut Ruby measures approximately mm 8x6 ( 0.31x0.23 in ) and it is embellished by 24 rose-cut diamonds from different sizes. face...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
I ship all my products from the USA! Not my handwork! I'm selling my used CIRARI Ruby and Diamond ring! I bought it about 3 years ago on Gemshoping TV. At that time I wore white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Ruby 0.35 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1930. The piece features: - 1 ruby, round cut, 0.30ct, slpR 5/2, SI - 16 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.35ct, RW+/W, VS-P1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Fox Ring of Platinum, Circa 1910
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique ring from 1910, featuring a beautifully sculpted platinum fox face pavé-set with rose cut diamonds and accented by two vivid ruby cabochon eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring, Circa 1920s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
It features 64 single cut diamonds, one rose cut diamond at its center, and vibrant calibre cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$519Sale Price / item|44% Off
Split Shank oval ruby engagement silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Split Shank oval ruby engagement silver, gold ring. Vintage Style Oval ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring. Art deco style ruby ring in 14k gold.
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Sapphire 12 Ruby Band Ring Stack Rings Gold Byzantine Revival
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fabulous antique Ruby and Sapphire Band Harem Style Ring. The wonderful ring has six round faceted blue Sapphires in the center.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
ART DECO ring with ruby and brilliant and rose uct diamond up to 0.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with ruby, brilliant cut and red cut diamond total 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.75 - EU. 16.25 (51) detailed description: The top of the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1917”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring in unuswal flower designe centered with 1 natural ruby pegion blood colour with a diameter of 5mm flanked with rose cut diamonds hall marked 56 imperial russian...
1.62ct Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K rose gold engagement ring features a captivating emerald cut ruby at its center, surrounded by a mesmerizing double halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 1.17 carats Ruby & .83 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with ruby 2.26 cts and diamond 0.36 cts Rose Gold 3.97 gms Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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