8k White Gold Ruby Cts 2.74 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunning tribute to passion and elegance. At its heart lies a 2.74-carat ruby—rich, velvety, and alive with crimson depth. All set in 5.6 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Georgian Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. Diamond Pearl Ruby Ring Green Enamel 1810
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Secondary Stones: Pearls, Rubies Stone Setting: Cluster Setting with Green Enamel Border Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Center Stone Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring With Ruby Made In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:3.46g,D:1.50ct RUBY:0.27Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,382Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear ruby drop bow ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring with ruby pave in 14k gold. Ribbon Ring. Bow ring.
Topaz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,750 / item
8.65 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. Handcrafted in 8.65 carats ruby & illuminated with .66 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to large...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.59 Carats Pink Sapphire, Ruby 2.64 Carats & Diamond In 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pink Sapphire Oval 11 pics 2.59 cts Ruby Mix-Cut 11 pics 2.64 cts Diamond 68 pics 0.31 cts 18 kt Rose Gold 7.48 grms Ring can be resizable.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pear shape Ruby 3.56 cts And Trillion shape Diamond 0.19 cts Ring in 18 kt Gold Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five faceted round pink Thailand rubies ranging in size from 7 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm, 4 mm, and 3 mm are set reversed, culets up, with wide double bezel accents emphasizing the stones. All...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold & Enamel Band with 1.60 Carat Diamond & 0.28 Carat Ruby
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Very Unique and Stylish 18k Rose Gold Band with Red Oriental Style Enamel and Diamond Inlay & Border containing Natural Rubies Total Carat Weight: 1.32 Carats White Diamonds: 1.32 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Russian Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Russian Ring Material: 14K Rose Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Rose Cut Ruby: 1.20ctw Diamonds: 0.14ctw Clarity: SI1 Color: G Ring Dimension: Size: 7 Width: 9.4mm Band Width:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Quartz Rubellite 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over rubellite, weighing 8.42 carats. Size US 6, can be sized to any specifica...
Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three vibrant rose cut rubies are the feature of this fine Edwardian period eighteen karat 18k yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.88 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.88 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Rose Gold Band Metal: 18 Karat White, Yellow & Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Tota...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
When viewed from the side, the profile of the diamond setting is elevated as it integrates into the buckle. The rose gold and rubies compliment each other beautifully in this sweet, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price|21% Off
Antique 1800's Diamond Ruby & Opal 18KT Gold Checkerboard Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Checkerboard Ring Late 1800s European made The Ring Contains Diamonds Rubies Opals 18KT Rose Gold 3.7 grams Size 6.5 It is 1/2 Inch x 1/4 Inch We are Happy to Include an ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pavè Setting Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring total weight 14 grams Diamonds weight 0.90 karat Ruby weight 0.60 karat Ring Size 16 ITA 7.50 US
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 0.8 Carat Ruby Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A combination of a white button pearl inset with a 4 mm faceted ruby and handmade wirework and granulation atop a split 18K gold shank is truly a one-of-a kind design showing the col...
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
$4,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .80 carats Ruby & .59 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. The ring is a size 7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$508Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Marquise Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Natural Ruby Half Eternity Band Set in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape repr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Heart Ring with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Butterfly Heart Ring is a charming blend of elegance and whimsy, crafted from radiant 14K yellow gold. At its center, three vibrant 2.7mm rubies add a rich pop of color, totaling...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
14 Karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver cocktail ring. Handmade with ruby and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Designer Made, India, 3.5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby & Diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.57 Carat Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich princess-cut red rubies that elegantly alternate princess-cut diamonds in an 18k rose gold setting. The 4 Rubies weigh 0.57 carats t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Round Ruby Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and unusual wedding band showcasing a row of rubies set in a polished 18k rose gold mounting. Rubies weigh 2.00 carats total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.95 Carat Round Ruby Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich wedding band showcasing a row of rubies set in a polished 18k rose gold mounting. Rubies weigh 1.95 carats total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.51 Carat Round Ruby Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and unusual wedding band showcasing a row of rubies set in a polished 18k rose gold mounting. Rubies weigh 4.51 carats total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9.0 Carat Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold, 9.0 carats Ruby, 0.65 carat diamond and 1.78 carat sapphire. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller...
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Ruby and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Victorian ring showcases a round red ruby measuring approximately 0.25 carats, accented north and south by two seed pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$544Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone 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
$492Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring July Birth Stone Ring Zodiac July Stone Ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Gresah" signature 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower with a Ruby and Diamond Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold flower and "Gresah" signature silver woven bark ring containing 1 round ruby of gem quality weighing .30pts. and 18 round full cut diamonds of fine quality weighing .09...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Big Carved Ruby Sunshine Gold Ring with 0.58 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antiquity Ruby Line Ring Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 7.20-carat Carved Ruby and 0.58-carat Rose-Cut Diamonds in a Sunshine Design.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Purple sapphire diamond cluster ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind cluster ring made with purple sapphire, champagne diamonds and a ruby in 14KT rose gold, such a colorful ring with stunning cluster combination.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ohliguer 18ct White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring, Custom Made
Located in Brisbane, AU
A striking expression of bold minimalism, this sculptural band balances understated form with unexpected opulence. The OHLIGUER name is engraved across the surface, while more than o...
Ruby, Rose Gold
Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Topaz Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cameo ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with oval rubies and a crown of diamonds and topazes. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a soph...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Roberto Coin "Gourmette" 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring (Italy)
By Roberto Coin
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Roberto Coin "Gourmette" Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring (Italy) 18 Karat Gold Hallmarked and with Number Series: 1826 VI Ring Size: EU 58 (USA 8 1/2).
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold 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...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,200 / item
Meghna Jewels Ruby Sapphire 9 Karat Gold Signet Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 9-karat rose gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,600 / item
18K Three Stone Rudy Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round ruby with diamonds on 18k solid gold Metal: 18k Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Center stone Dimension: 5mm Side Stone: Natural Diamonds Side Stone Dimension: 3mm Color and Cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Pink Round Floral Flower Cluster 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster ring, featuring round ruby for its center and six round cut striking pink tourmaline beautifully set into...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,500 / item
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.71 carats mother of pearl, .35 carats ruby and .46 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An evocative antique ring with two gold hearts, accented by a natural ruby and rose cut diamond bound together with a delicately rendered silver-topped diamond bow.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$5,268 / item
0.83ct Emerald Ruby & Diamond 14K Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds and rubies with the brilliance of natural diamonds. Set in a stunning 14K gold band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
.82 Carat Natural Vivid Bright Ruby Solitaire Ring and Band 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Band & Ring Classic .82ct Natural Oval Vivid Red Ruby.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
ASBA Collection Fine Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Band Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Three Row Band from ASBA Collection features stunning Fine Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds set in 18K Yellow Gold. The low profile design offers effortless wearability. With 9 Round ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold, perfect for spring and summer season. Ring Size: 7 ( can be sized for a cost ) 18kt Gold 4.864gms Diamond 0.60cts Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,898 / item
0.83ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds and rubies with the brilliance of natural diamonds. Set in a stunning 14K gold band...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural pave diamond ruby 925 silver flower wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 1.10cts Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized sil...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, White Coral 14 Kt Rose and White Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 14k rose and white gold, mounted with a central white coral flower surrounded by leaves and little flowers in white gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 5.9 carats mother of pearl, 0.5 carat ruby and .89 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 a...
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Garnet & Brown Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 35 Brown Diamonds 0.25 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 49 Green Garnet 0.80 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 13.88 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Flower Ring Ruby Tsavorite and Diamonds Natural gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cocktail Ring Pre-owned in excellent condition 18k white Gold weight approx: 14.0 grams Natural Diamonds approx 0.40 ct Natural Ruby approx 1.0 ct Natural green Tsavorite app...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1.57 Carat Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18K Gold Stunning Cocktail Ring centering a 1.17 Carat Natural Ruby Vivid Red and 0.40 Carat Rond Brilliant Cut Diamonds G-VS. Ring size 6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring - 1.03 Ct
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning ring combines the rich red hue of natural rubies with the brilliance of white diamonds, creating a timeless and elegant design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it’s a sophi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AIGS Certified 4.70 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Ring Ballerina No Heat*
Located in New York, NY
Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. rose gold 6 grams Ring Current size: 7 Depth of ring: 9mm Deck of ring 20 x 17mm (Free Resize Service, Please inquire) $9...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Marcianise, IT
A true masterpiece for collectors, connoisseurs, or anyone looking to enrich their jewelry collection with a one-of-a-kind item of enduring beauty. Ring total weight 11.90 grams Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.77 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful halo ring featuring a 0.77 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.90 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
PANIM Ruby & Diamond Rosecut Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Ruby & Diamond Rosecut Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Mid Victorian 18ct gold Rubies, emeralds and rose-cut diamonds Heart-shaped glazed locket compartment Weight: 2.8 grams Ring size: J
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: M (53) Band Width: 2mm Face Dimensions: 10mm x 8mm Ruby Dimensions: 1 (5mm x 3.5), 2 (4.5mm x 3mm) Rose Cut Diamond Dimension...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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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