$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 10.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring GRS Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and important ruby and diamond ring centered on a vivid 10.21 carat natural ruby of rich red color, elegantly fashioned in an oval mixed cut and accompanied by a prestigio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 2.16ct Natural No Heat Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt SPlit Shank*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Split Shank Ring AIGS Certified 1.06ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: GF12080628 Pear shape, Brilliant Transparent, Red. 7.80 X 5.44 X 3.43mm No Heat / No Enhancements. 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an octagonal double brilliant cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby to centre with an approximate weight of 2.67 carats in an o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sterling Silver Lead Glass Filled Ruby & White Topaz Ring 925 Oval Milgrain
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sterling Silver Lead Glass Filled Ruby & White Topaz Ring 925 Oval Milgrain Stone Information: Natural Ruby Treatments: Heated & Lead Glass Filled Cut: Oval Color: Pinkish Red Natu...
Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This gold ring features an oval setting chased in scales all around. In the center, a treated oval ruby is set with 4 claws. On eithe...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1.05 cts Natural Unheated Ruby & 0.32 cts Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant platinum ruby ring features a 1.05 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, distinguished by its vivid red color and authentic, untreated character. The ruby is unheated, a h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sterling Lead Glass Filled Ruby White Sapphire Halo Ring 925 Trillion Engagement
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sterling Lead Glass Filled Ruby White Sapphire Halo Ring 925 Trillion Engagement Stone Information: Natural Ruby Treatments: Heated & Lead Glass Filled Cut: Trillion Color: Red ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Zolotas Cabochon Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Gypsy Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bold and richly crafted statement ring, this Zolotas cabochon ruby gypsy ring is fashioned in luxurious 22 karat yellow gold with a hand-hammered finish that enhances its artisanal...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14 Carat Natural Diamond - 1 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collect...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.10 carats with Diamond 1.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.07 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 6.17 carats with Ruby 2.10 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Thailand Ruby 1.71ct Halo Diamond Ring 18kt Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Ring. 1.71ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 2175034926 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 7.31 X 5.95 X 4.66mm GIA: Heat, Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.91 carats with Diamond 1.63 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 16.91 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant Platinum AIGS 1.74ctw NO Heat Oval Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Cut - Prong Set - Reddish Pink Color - No Heat - Clean Brilliant - 1.14ct (exact - certified & stamped) ** See Certification D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800. The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.79 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.27 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 0.92 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.92 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.08 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Ballerina Prime*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ballerina Prime GIA Certified 3.08Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 2181151832 Cushion Brilliant Transparent, Purple - Red. 9.45 X 9.19 X 3.69mm Minor Heating. 2.00ct. side...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.27 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat and Ruby 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.51 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3 Carat Purplish Red NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 3 Carat No-Heat Purplish Red Ruby Ring Lively. Natural. Exceptionally Rare. This exquisite ring showcases a 3.00 carat oval-cut ruby, GRS certified as purplish red wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Burma Certified 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Switzerland Burma Certified 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.12ct cushion cut vivid red ruby 1.06ct diamonds ring 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 2.12Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 1172034916 Cushion cut Classic Pigeon Blood Red. Excellent cut Clean Clarity Thailand Origin (2) Round Diamonds: .50ct. G-co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2cts Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with two Diamonds on either side total 1.08 carats, and the rest of the Diamond total 1.27 carats Ring and Ring Jacket set in Platinum 900 Settings (GRS Certified) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
E040 GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring platinum Gold 1-Main stone : 5.01ct Natural Ruby Unheated Mogok burma Gemstone GRS 2-Surroundi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.99 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight:2.5 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band. Made in Sweden, hallmarked 18K,three crowns. Y...
Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 3.64 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.48 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.47 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.5 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,672Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.86ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in PT 950 Platinum
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring features a vivid red Burma Ruby weighing 1.13 carats, known for its intense color and high quality. The central ruby, certified by GIA, is described as "Pigeon's ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.94 carats with diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.01 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.07 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.13 Carat Thai Heated Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This is a timeless three stone ring that can be worn in any occasion. The center stone is a 4.13-carat Thai ruby, certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIGS Certified 1.07 Carat Natural Pink No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Red Prime Ruby Ring 1.07ct. Natural AIGS Certified Ruby Ring Full cut oval brilliant, Transparent Even Pink, No Heat. .40ct. Natural Diamonds. Round, & full cuts G-colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Anglo-Indian 4.79ct Ruby Cabochon Ring with 1ct White Diamonds, Japan
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 4.79 carat ruby is surrounded by a carat of white brilliant white diamond. This elegant ring can be worn for all occasions. The Ruby used is in cabochon cut which was very popular...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.38 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.80 grams "W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.5 Carat Cushion Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.5Carat Cushion Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White 6..75 GM ( can be altered for no charge ) Extremally beautiful and solid...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Vintage Style Floral Motif Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add timeless elegance to your collection with this Cabochon Ruby Vintage-Style Floral Motif Band Ring. Featuring a smooth, glowing ruby cabochon at the center, the ring exudes warmth...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.95Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Karat Vivid Red and Origin*
Located in New York, NY
Red Prime Ruby Ring 1.63ct. Natural GIA Certified Ruby Ring GIA Certified Report ID: 6173627333 7.31 X 5.22 X 4.59mm Full cut oval brilliant, Transparent The Vivid Red & Ori...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural Red Ruby NO HEAT 3.28 CT Platinum Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Natural Red Ruby NO HEAT 3.28 CT Platinum Diamond Ring This exquisite estate ring features a stunning natural no-heat ruby set in luxurious 950 platinum, accented by brilliant-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 0.88 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red ruby and diamond solitare ring made in 18 Karat gold made by Rewa The ring ships from the US, there are no tariffs or import tax to buyers in the US.. This rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.45ct. Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt Art Deco Style Ballerina Phase*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ballerina / Art Deco Style Cluster GIA Certified .95Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5181115146 Round / Step Cut Transparent, Even Red 5.92 X 5.95 X 3.30mm Minor Heating. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5cts Ruby with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.32 carats with Diamond 1.0 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 48 Total Weight: 8.98 grams Ruby Width: 0.8 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.27 Carat High Clear Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 22k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
High Clear Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 22k Gold. Apart of our carefully curated collection & One of kind, this ring proudly displays a 3.27 carat high clear natural M...
Ruby, 22k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.11 carats with Diamond 0.47 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.89 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.14 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.77 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Emerald-Cut Red Ruby Emerald Ring 0.65 CTTW
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.65cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold Me...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.01 carats with Diamond 0.95 carats Ring set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.79 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.68 carats with Diamond 1.18 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.37 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.39 carats with Diamond 1.62 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.79 grams Ruby Width: 0.8 cm Lengt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.53 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.24 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.36 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.05 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.48 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum 0.72 ct 1.11 ct High Quality Gems and handcrafted
Located in Viena, Viena
Great platinum ring, very beautifully crafted with fine rubies (only a few Jardins can be seen when enlarged), oval faceted, approx. 0.72 ct, ct, translucent, brilliance very good, f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.56 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$300,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.5 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly exceptional and rare gemstone ring centered by a magnificent natural ruby of extraordinary pedigree, accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report confirming its m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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