$208,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 4.05 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring is centered by a natural ruby weighing 4 carats, accompanied by a gemstone report from SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute. The ruby is oval in shape, fashioned ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18KT White Gold Sugarloaf Ruby Ring with Baguette Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and refined ruby and diamond ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a striking natural sugarloaf cabochon ruby weighing approximately 2.00 carats. The ruby di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby sits proudly at the center, secured in a classic setting that showcases its rich red hue. The shoulders are adorned with intricate floral motif filigree, adding ...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.40 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and refined, this 18K yellow gold ring centers on a GIA-certified 1.58 carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby, celebrated for its vivid red “Pigeon’s Blood” color. The ruby, of Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct Comp Sapphire Natural Emerald Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
14.00ct. Composite Sapphire ring. Full cut brilliant Cushion cut Clean clarity Transparent and vibrant top Bright Gem Royal Blue 13.2 X 13.8mm Lab Created .50ct. Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.07 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly saturated 3.07 carat natural Mozambique ruby set in a refined platinum mounting with diamond pavé shoulders. This exceptional cushion-cut ruby displays a vivid,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.32 carats with Diamond 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.73 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.50 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold An enchanting blend of classic warmth and refined elegance, this delicate solitaire-style ring centers on a vibrant 1.12-c...
White Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Italian Ruby Ring by Petronilla
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This ring is one of the first pieces of the new color line. The completely handmade shank is an 18kt yellow gold chain, which attaches to the central griff with a 4mm ruby set. It ca...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent ruby High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 0.99 carats ruby mounted in high profile. Handcrafted masterpiece design set in high polished 18 karats Yellow gold. Statemen...
Ruby, Gold
GRS Certified 4.01 Carat Mozambique Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural ruby and diamond ring featuring a 4.01 carat oval cut Mozambique ruby, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab report. The GRS report identifies the gemston...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1ct Natural Rubies Enamel Estate 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate vintage enamel bone deco 1 carat natural round ruby ring. Ruby plate is interchangeable to optional necklace wear. Gorgeous enamel detail throughout. Ring is 22 mm wide ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire/Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Star sapphires have a long and fascinating history of being highly coveted and prized as very special and unique gemstones. This rare, 32.17 carat star sapphire/ruby of purplish hue,...
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIGS Certified 1.45ct No Heat Ruby Ring 14kt Raised Mod Deck*
Located in New York, NY
AIGS certified pear shape ruby ring. No heat ruby, red-pink color. 9.2x4.6 mm. .45ct natural side round diamonds. G-color, vs2-clarity 14 karat white gold Depth of ring 7 mm S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.58 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 2.58 carat ruby and diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The ruby weigh 2.58 carat and diamond weigh 1.61 carat. The total ring weight is 7.14 grams. The ring size US = 6.25 an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1890 A romantic jewel from the late Victorian era, this antique ring showcases a vivid natural ruby, elegantly set in rich 14k gold. The ban...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.64 carat with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.06 carats with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.12 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Passionately charming, this Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring captures timeless romance and vibrant elegance. A rich, red ruby rests at the heart of the design, radiating warmth and capt...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.13 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.33 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.25 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.09 carats with Diamond 1.74 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.57 grams GIA 2486558183 "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 2.02 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Antwerp Certified 4.75 Carat Oval Red Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite and substancial 4.01 carat oval ruby diamond ring The main stone has an incredible color very bright and red! much more beautiful in person! the ruby is being sold loo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.39 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.45 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.15 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.45 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.19 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Red Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.16 Mozambique Unheated Ruby and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Mozambique Unheated Certified Ruby Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # ICA 156828 GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # FBY GIA 1122898735 Yellow Dia...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 5.09 Carat GRS Certified VIVID RED Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 5.09 Carat GRS Certified Natural Ruby Ring At the heart of this masterpiece lies a 5.09 carat natural ruby, certified by GRS with no indication of thermal treatment and or...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.08 Carat Burma Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.73Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 2195467156 Cushion cut, Transparent 8.04 X 7.04 X 5.81mm GIA: "Red" & Burma Origin See report in photo 1.35ct. side round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Ring with a Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a natural Thai heated heart shaped, pink-red Ruby (1.04 carat). weight: 5.6 grams ring size: 15.75 mm / 5 US dimensions: 8 x 8 mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby And Diamond Platinum Ring Size 4 prong set Platinum 7.3 Grams Really small size ring Ring Size 4( can be altered for no charge ) Large 2 carat Round shape...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.54 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 6.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.91 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.7 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.64 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.54 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.14Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171031524 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 6.28 X 5.39 X 3.48mm GIA: Red & Origin See report in photo 1.40ct. side round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.04 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.41 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
6.58 Ct ICA Certificate Natural No heat star Ruby Unheated Diamond Ring 12.75 G
Located in bangkok, TH
E059 6.58 Ct ICA Certificate Natural star ruby Unheated diamond ring 12.75gram Platinum900 Weight : 12.75gram Main stone: 6.58ct Star Ruby Burma Unheated Color: Red Clarity: ...
Star Ruby
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.93 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.58 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.91 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Burma Pigeon Blood 1.14ct vivid red ruby diamonds ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.14Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171031524 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 6.28 X 5.39 X 3.48mm GIA: Pigeons Blood / Vivid red / Burma / Heated See rep...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fine Platinum Oval Ruby & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring (3.15 TCW)
Located in Wailea, HI
Fine Platinum Oval Ruby & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring (3.15 TCW) Exquisite design meets master craftsmanship in this magnificent platinum statement ring. At the focal point sit...
Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 6.55 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Cushion Cut Ruby weighing 6.55 Carats, certified by AGL as unheated and from the mine of Myanmar or widely known as Burma. Burmese Rubies of this size and prove...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 1.50ct Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, 14kt White Gold, USA
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A natural oval-shaped ruby is set in this precious diamond halo ring. The ruby measures 8.5 x 6.4 x 3 mm with a weight of 1.50 carats. The shape of the oval is desirable as it is set...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly collectible ruby ring centered on a 3.02 carat natural ruby, accompanied by GIA Gemological Report No. 1186083236. The ruby is oval shaped, measuring 9.24 x 7....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Octagonal Cut Ruby & Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one GIA certified vivid red octagonal cut ruby 1.42ct measuring 7.48 x 6.32 x 2.97mm, accented by four finely matched trapezoid diamonds 1.03tcw. Diamonds are F in colo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.37 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.91 carats with Diamond 2.06 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$21,500 / item
10.62 Carat Emerald Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 10.62 carats emerald, .74 carats ruby and illuminated with 2.1 carats of glittering diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 6.32 Carat Natural No Heat Star Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum Knuckle Buckle*
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby Ring / Large Knuckle option. 3.32ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 2165111521 9.30 X 7.31 X 4.97mm Oval Cabochon Cut, Translucent No Heat, N...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.73ctw Marquise Ruby w/ Round Diamond Halo Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Red - 7x3.5mm - 0.55ct (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning Oval Ruby Ring ct. 4.10 with Diamonds. Unique Stone.
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Oval Ruby Ring ct. 4.10 with Diamonds. Unique Stone. Classic Design for this Ring with a Stunning Ruby (ct. 4.10 ) with Diamonds on the side (ct. 075 Round). The weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.04Ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold Cathedral Raised*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified: Ruby Raised Cathedral Ring 1.04ct. Natural Oval Ruby. Brilliant full cut. Excellent transparency. Vs Clean clarity. Report 2155273701 (attached) 1.00ct. pri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.48 Carat Natural Color Change Alexandrite Ruby Diamond Ring*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified natural 3.48 carat color change alexandrite ring. Certificate #[phone removed by eBay] Measures 8.59 X 8.38 x 5.49 mm. Transparent, green changing to Brown yellow. ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,712Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Red Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3.50 Carat round, 8 mm Cabochon Ruby Sparks dynamic light reflection in this beautiful Halo diamond Ring! 13.00 MM Wide Halo Diamond Ring with Center, Cabochon Ruby. The deep colore...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold 5.00ct Oval Ruby and 1.00ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The ring displays a 14k white gold ring featuring a large, central ruby gemstone surrounded by a halo of round-cut diamonds. Center Stone: A large, oval-cut red ruby measures 10.27-...
Diamond, Ruby, White 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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