Vintage Snake Ring 14k Gold Ruby Ring Serpent Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage snake ring crafted in 14k gold, featuring a ruby in a coiled snake design wrapping around the finger. Snake motifs have long been associated with renewal and wisdom, makin...
Ruby, 14k Gold
vintage 18k gold ring with ruby
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this exquisite 18k yellow gold ring, a true statement of charm, beauty, and elegance. The centerpiece of this ring is an opulent, clear ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 6.55 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Ruby and diamond ring Set with an cushion ruby weighing 6.55 carats, the mount of openwork geometric design, set with circular-cut diamonds, size 54. Accompanie...
Ruby
$367,500Sale Price|30% Off
AGL Certified 7.32 Carat Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Ruby and diamond ring Set with an cushion ruby weighing 7.32 carats, the mount of openwork geometric design, set with circular-cut diamonds, size 54. Accompanie...
Ruby
$26,240Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage TIFFANY & CO. ruby and diamond ring is an exquisite example of timeless design and refined craftsmanship. The center ruby displays a beautiful reddish-pink hue, expe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant & Ruby Ring 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' diamond and ruby ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 8.7 grams gross weight. The diamond is a round brilliant cut, measuring 6.2mm and 3.87mm deep, measurin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,242Sale 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
Star Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 2.78 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.90ct Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring MF10-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking 13.47 carat Burma No Heat Ruby makes a statement at the center of this luxury ring. Bold and incredibly impressive, an exquisite halo of Diamonds totaling 2.90 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS 5.02 Carat Vivid Red Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible jewel, this ring centers on a magnificent 5.02 carat natural ruby, certified by GRS (GemResearch Swisslab) as Vivid Red with no indication of th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Modern Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Presenting a setting in the shape of a swirl, this second- hand ring is decorated in the center of an oval faceted ruby, probably treated, retained with...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17 Carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
17 carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring Center star ruby approximately 17.85 cts 36 tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 2.26 carat 28 round diamonds total carat .84 carat...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
$615Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby opend ended 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby adjustable 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby gold ring. Ruby vintage style ring. Natural ruby ring. Classic ruby ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Wedding gold ring ...
Topaz, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 0.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond gypsy ring taken from the Edwardian period. Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this antique piece showcases a single round faceted old m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 4.05 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking high-jewelry ring centered with a magnificent 4.052 carat natural ruby, accompanied by a prestigious SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute report confirming the stone’s authen...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 10.05 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany & Co. NO HEAT Burma Ruby Cocktail
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Oval Burma Ruby Cocktail Ring An exceptional vintage cocktail ring by Tiffany & Co., designed by the legendary Jean S...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 7.95 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.61 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Era 1900 Ruby Diamond Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring This exceptional ring showcases a rare and valuable 3.00-carat natural unheated Ruby, ex...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Ruby .99ct Diamond Ring Platinum Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Accent Ring. .99ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 5182151808 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 6.80 X 4.98 X 3.39mm GIA: Heat - Minor .200ct side ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.50ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds Band Ring Channel Wave*
Located in New York, NY
1ct natural baguette Ruby band. Dome mounted single stripe, wave pattern. Clean clarity vivid red and transparent. .50 carat natural round side diamonds H color vs2 clarity Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Diamond and Mystery-Set Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ring, exquisitely crafted in platinum and showcasing the Maison’s iconic Mystery Set rubies. The richly saturated rubies are seamlessly assembled ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$20,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 17.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$56,320Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production. The ring is centered with an oval ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one round ruby (7 mm) and 18 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Dainty Ring
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Platinum ring Ruby and diamond dainty ring. antique cushion cut center ruby with six round side diamonds in a platinum dainty setting. Approx. 1.10...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.37 CT Diamond & 2.06 CT Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
An impressive diamond and ruby three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold, centered by a substantial 2.37-carat round brilliant-cut diamond. The center diamond is beautifully framed by tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.59 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.71 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cushion Cut Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.56 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.7 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,080,000Sale Price|20% Off
AWARD WINING 20 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly important and exceptional gemstone ring centered by a 20 carat natural cushion-cut ruby of Madagascan origin, accompanied by a GRS Swisslab Platinum Award Appendix This extr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.73 carats with Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.29 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.82 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.24 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.58ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby - SUPER RED COLOR ! GRS Certified.
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A striking rarity for the true connoisseur. This 1.58-carat unheated ruby hails from the famed mines of Mozambique, renowned for producing some of the world's finest rubies. What se...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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. The expressive det...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.71 carats, Ruby 0.76 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.22 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Le...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,140Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Ebony Wood Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant 2.20 Carat Ruby & ebony Wood 6.30 Carat Ring in 18k yellow Gold This entire ring is made in 18k yellow gold It is a classic ring. Custom Services Resizing i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Halo Pear Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Deco Pear Shaped 1.20ct. Natural Ruby Ring 6.4 X 5.1mm Full cut oval brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent Prime Red - Pink Color 1.20ct. Pear Shaped diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.06Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5191466545 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 8.42 X 6.60 X 4.13mm GIA: "Red" & Mozambique Origin See report in photo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.40 carat with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 3.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.51 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.71 carats with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.73 grams BELL B28822 "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.44 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.41 carats with Diamond 1.41 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Old Cut 1.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Ruby Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful ring with an amazing old European cut diamond weighing 1.02 ct. The frame is in platinum and is studded with rubies. The center stone was cut by hand during the 1920s and 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Target Ring, American Art Deco
Located in London, England
This ring showcases a large champagne diamond surrounded by rubies. The combination of the colours of the stones is lovely and quirky. The ring is beautifully made and, as it should ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Indulge in the Vintage elegance of these exquisite Belle Epoque Ring in yellow Gold and Platinum featuring an oval old European cut Diamond weighing ca. 1.02 ct withing a border of c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and RBC Diamond Platinum Double Halo Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and RBC Diamond Platinum Solitaire Double Halo Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby, set securely in a classic bezel setting. Surrounding the ruby are sparkling diamonds, arranged to mimic the soft curves of flower petals. The contrast between t...
Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
9K Yellow Pearl and Ruby Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lustrous round pearl at its center, exuding timeless elegance. Surrounding the pearl are four vibrant rubies, arranged in a design inspired by the delicate petals of a flower. The ...
Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.65 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.72 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Classic Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1236866309
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold- GIA 1236866309 Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring features an oval-cut unheated red ruby weighing approximately 1.3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece from Tiffany & Co., showcasing a 3.00 carat natural, untreated oval ruby certified by...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in London, GB
This unique ring features a beautiful ruby weighing approximately 2.50ct mounted in a rub over, open back setting. This vibrant ruby is set into a solid geometric designed 18 carat y...
Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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