Antique Victorian Natural Red Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate antique Victorian band is designed around a natural round red ruby in a buttercup setting with hand engraved details. Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.80 carat with Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.08 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.82 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.77 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features a stunning natural ruby at its center, with its rich, deep red hue symbolizing passion, love, and strength. And sparkling diamonds that add brilliance and contrast, enhancin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant ruby at the center, surrounded by lustrous pearls that enhance its rich red hue. The vintage-inspired design features intricate floral detailing on the band, adding eleganc...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Matching Moon Shape Pigeon Rubies 0.66ct in 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
2 Matching Moon Shape Pigeon Rubies , 0.66ct Set In 18ct Yellow Gold Ring This elegant Ruby ring features two matching pigeon cut Rubies of 0.66ct set in an 18ct Yellow Gold band. Th...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct oval cut red ruby and .50ct diamonds ring 14kt Raised Deck*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.01Ct Natural Ruby Ring` Report: 2171124180 Oval cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 7.15 X 5.02 X 3.32mm GIA: Red Heated & Origin Please see prime origin...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural Oval Ruby Gemstone Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This oval-shaped natural ruby ring is set in 14k solid gold with a raised prong...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning ruby and diamond ring has an eye catching look with bright sparkle, gorgeous color, and a glamorous vintage inspired design! The 1.60ct natural ruby is a beautiful rich red ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.24 Carat Red Origin Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Cocktail Petite*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.64Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 2175031516 Cushion cut Clean Clarity & Transparent 6.52 X 6.05 X 4.16mm GIA: Red & Prime Origin See report in photo 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Ring 900 Platinum 1.16 0.10 ct in interesting Emerald Cut magnifice
Located in Viena, Viena
rubies in emerald cut, very unusual and then this grandiose color, great platinum ring very beautifully crafted with 3 fine red-pink rubies in emerald cut total approx. 1.16 ct, tran...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gia Certified 1.51ct Rare Asscher Cut Vivid Red Ruby 2.00ct Diamonds Ring 18k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.51Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171034909 Octagonal cut (asscher cut) Excellent color stability Pigeon Blood Red. Excellent cut Clean Clarity Thailand Origin ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold 5.96ct. Oval Ruby with 2.45ct. Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring centers a magnificent oval ruby weighing 5.96 carats. The setting is designed with 3 baguettes diamonds on each side, along with a bullet shaped diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby. Superb colour, clarity...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat No Heat Mozambique Vivid Red Heart Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking ruby and diamond ring centered with a 4.66 carat natural heart-shaped ruby certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab. The center stone is a natural ruby of Mozambique origin,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and White Sapphire Vintage Style Three stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style three-stone ring features three vibrant rubies set in a classic arrangement. Between each ruby, sparkling white sapphires add brilliant contrast and enhance the ov...
Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Three stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three brilliant rubies set in classic prongs, creating a bold and vibrant centerpiece. Flanking the main stones are French-cut ruby triangles, adding unique geometric elegance and de...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 27.13 Carat Natural Pink Kunzite Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold*
Located in New York, NY
Subtle Pink & Reds Clustered 27.13ct. Natural Kunzite Ring 19.6 X 15.15 x 10.54mm Cabochon cut. Light Purple Pink Strong, even tone. .80ct Natural Round Red Rubies .30ct s...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.95tcw 14K Emerald & Ruby Bypass Ring - Round Cut 585 Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking bypass ring showcases six round-cut emeralds with lush green color and semi-transparent clarity, paired with six vibrant round-cut rubies, also displaying semi-transpar...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ruby & diamond ring by Assor Gioielli. Beautiful oval shape red ruby set in a well crafted 18k yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.62ct & Cushion Shape Ruby Ring, Set In 18ct Gold A unique combination of natural Yellow Oval Diamond and cushion shape Ruby, this ring is a one of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.30Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Coil Wrap*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby & Diamonds Coil Wrap Band. Illusion of three rings 1.02ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 5151332654 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 6.64 X 5.00 X...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Round Diamond Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer thin band ring is 18 Karat yellow gold and microscopically decorated with hand-made granulation workmanship, and finished with a unique contrast velvet look....
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Royal Raven Ring by Konforti Jewelry, 8.45ct Ruby in Silver- Ready To Ship
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
The "Royal Raven" ring from the "Stone is crafted in 960 silver, crowned with an 8.45ct. treated ruby. Hot enamel paintings in the Limoges technique and accents of 24K gold plating b...
Ruby, Silver, Enamel
0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Ruby, Diamond, Platinum and 22K Gold Ring, 1.86 Carats, 1999
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century ruby diamond and gold ring, with a faceted oval ruby, weighing 1.86 carats, in a platinum rub over setting, with an emerald-cut diamond, either side, in platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Likely European, ca. 1950s - 1960s. Band hallmarked 375 / made of solid 9K Yellow Gold. Openwork dome s...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Burma No Heat in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such as rounds, bagu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5 Carat Treated Oval Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
5 Carat Treated Oval Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6 prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 9.6 gram Stamped 14K Ring Size 6 ( can be altered for no charge ) Large approximate...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.06 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.50Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5191792586 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.28 X 6.49 X 2.87mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural 1.50ct. side round diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 5.62 Carat Mogok Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 5.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by Gubelin as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely n...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Oval Cut Purple Red Ruby 1.01Carat Diamonds Ring 18 kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.61Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6177094723 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.53 X 6.50 X 3.15mm GIA: Purpulish Red Heat Only. 1.01ct. side round diamonds. G-color vs...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold, Circa 2018, 1 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Stunning Ruby Solitaire Halo ring with scrolled accenting shank set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.50 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 Half Carat of very clean natural Ruby and Diamond Ring I think the origin is Burma but do not have cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.78 Carat Natural Fine Purple Red Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat G/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Modern & Delicate 1.48Ct. Natural fine Ruby Clean clarity Transparent with purple - red tone Fully faceted 8 X 5.4mm 1.30ct. diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity. Full cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.19Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6193270038 Oval cut Clean Clarity 7.47 X 4.88 X 3.54mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural .20ct. side round diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold 1.22 Carat ''Pigeon's Blood'' Burma Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stones: Round ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Origin: Burma Carat Weight: 1.22 Carats GIA Certified: 6227421831 Accent Stone: Thirt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate classic romance with this Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Duo Stones Snake Ring. Featuring a vivid ruby paired with a sparkling diamond, the two stones sit side by s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
$1,168Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamonds Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald Shape Center Ruby 15,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Natural Diamonds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerlad Shape Center Ruby 5,00 Carat Natural Diamonds 2.00 Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
7.5 Carat Cushion Shape Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
7.5 Carat Cushion Shape Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 5.5 Multiple prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 7.0 gram Ring Size 5.5 ( can be altered for no charge ) This ring is ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.32 cts Burma Ruby 18k Rose Gold Stackable Asymmetrical Cosmic Design Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
2.32 cts Burma Ruby 18k Rose Gold Stackable Asymmetrical Cosmic Design Ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid Platinum decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks : Maker's hallmarks of G.Dalberg ,Stockholm, a letter " P " fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Opal Ruby Diamond Statement Ring Pear Dark Opal Halo Cocktail Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship. At its heart lies a captivating pear-shaped opal, aliv...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Thai Certified 1.98 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting a creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a 1.98-carat red ruby. The ring is certified as 'Reddish Purple' from American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) Thai, Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA+ 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6 Carat Thai Ruby Mirror Clean Rare Investment Ring PT 900
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
First referenced in 1408, Thai Ruby once fulfilled 95 percent of the world's demand for this extremely rare and highly coveted gemstone. Ostensibly depleted since 2009, Thai Ruby is ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.02 carats with Emerald 1.36 carats and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.31 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.41 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12X10 Pear Cut approximately 4.5 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.9 gram Ring Size 5 ( can be altered for n...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.22ct Untreated Deep Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Oval East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Untreated Deep Red Ruby GIA Certified 18k Yellow Gold East West Signet Style Ring. Rare 1.22 carat ruby with a deep red colour and excellent oval cut. Also has very goo...
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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