7.63 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring featuring a magnificent 7.63 carat natural Colombian emerald, accompanied by an independent gemstone report from C. Dunaigre Consulting, Switzerland. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Matte Finished Ring In 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with Blue sapphire. Accessorize your look with this elegant Blue Sapphire Ring. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy o...
Blue Sapphire, Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Rubellite Ring 14K Gold Vintage Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Rubellite Ring 14K Gold Vintage Estate This lovely estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural Earth mined Rubellite and diamonds. The cente...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.07ct No-heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The sun's rays, Caressed the water's surface, Gently bidding farewell, They flowed into the distance, Into our dreams and aspirations, Into the moon's embrace, Lotus blossoms b...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
18K White Gold 1.53ct Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The sun's rays, Caressed the water's surface, Gently bidding farewell, They flowed into the distance, Into our dreams and aspirations, Into the moon's embrace, Lotus blossoms b...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Band Ring Emerald Cut Rubelite
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring in solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a unique velvet look on the background. The granulation work is in 22 Karat gold an...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Ruby Ribbed Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cabochon Ruby Ribbed Solitaire Ring Description: This tailored solitaire ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on a 3.47-carat oval cabochon ruby with a smooth, ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Solitaire ring. Platinum PT900 Genuine Ruby Diamond Eternity band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Ruby Solitaire with Diamond Band ring. Genuine Ruby bezel set with Diamond set eternity shank. 5.4grams total weight Details: Size 5 1/2ct Genuine Ruby 1/3 ctw diamonds Wonderful...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$520Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$473Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.15ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
Introducing this stunning 0.15ct Burma Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring! Made from luxurious Platinum, this ring is perfect for any special occasion.
Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Description: This classic solitaire ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a central 1.53-carat oval ruby with a deep,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Description: This classic solitaire ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial 3.13-carat oval ruby featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Oval Ruby Three-Stone Solitaire Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Oval Ruby Three-Stone Solitaire Ring Description: This classic three-stone solitaire ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a central 1.40-carat oval-cut ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 0.65ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is crafted from high-quality 18ct yellow gold, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion such as an engagement.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
This 1.05ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
This 1.05ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring is a stunning piece of fine jewellery made with 18ct Yellow Gold.
Ruby
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with one cushion shape old cut natural and unenhanced Siam ruby in an open back claw setting with a weight of 4.92 cara...
Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat White Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embrace the allure of timeless sophistication with our 18 Karat White Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring—a masterpiece that transcends trends and captures the essence of refined ele...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Behold the epitome of opulence with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring—a singular masterpiece crafted for those who seek the extraordinary.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring. 14k Oval Ruby and Diamond Solitaire ring. Ruby Engagement
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Solitaire design ring. Condition: Ruby has small scratches.
0.22ct Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
The solitaire setting style allows for the beautiful ruby to be the center of attention, making it the perfect engagement ring for your special someone.
Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and 14k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This impeccably designed ring can be yours today! Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this large Ruby stone in an oval cut. For centuries, Rubies have signified passion, prot...
An Heirloom Ignited: The Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Be the first to claim this breathtaking Vivid Red Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring, a piece where classic elegance meets passionate, untamed color.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Round Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round Style: S...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning 0.87ct Ruby Burma Oval Shaped Solitaire Engagement Ring is a true showstopper.
Ruby
White Gold Ruby Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring - 18k Round .13ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .13ct Cut: R...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1 Carat Burma Reddish Purple Ruby Solitaire PT900 Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A JGGL Certified Burmese Ruby weighing around 1 carat is set along with 0.26 carat of white brilliant round diamond. The ring is made in PT 900 and has been manufactured in Japan. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds. Size 6.25 3.10 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Claddagh Ring - 14k Round Friendship Love Marriage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Styl...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful vivid red oval-shaped ruby approximately 0.40 carat is at center of this beautiful ring. Small colorless diamonds glitter on its shoulders half way down for comfortable wea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 5.39ct Ruby Solitaire Ring by Gems Paradise, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Step into timeless romance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring, a perfect blend of cozy rose gold and a stunning 5.39 carat ruby.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1900s Antique Ruby Belcher Ring – High Carat Gold Edwardian Solitaire – Vintage
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1900s Antique High Carat Gold Ruby Belcher Ring This early 1900s ruby ring is crafted in rich high-carat gold, set in a classic Belcher mount where the prongs are carved directly fr...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Emerald-Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Rubies. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting. Approx.
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring Size 8.5. 2 diamonds with 0.25 total diamond weight. 1 round ruby 9 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring This incredible pigeon blood red ruby and diamond ring is sensational.
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Ruby No Heat Scintillating Red Classical Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Experience timeless elegance with this GIA-certified 2.01-carat Mozambique ruby solitaire ring. This rare and radiant gemstone, celebrated for its natural beauty, captivates with its...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian Gold GIA Buttercup Ruby Solitaire w/ Enamel Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Cut - Buttercup Prong Set - Fine Rich Red Color - 100% Natural - No Heat - 4.25 x 4.02 x 1.74mm (exact) ** See Certification Details ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
4.8ct Madagascar Ruby Solitaire Ring: Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Emerald cut 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A striking 4.8 carat ruby takes center stage in this timeless solitaire ring, set in rich 14K solid gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.2ct Madagascar Ruby Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Gold Emerald Cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 2.26 carat emerald cut Ruby solitaire set in solid 14K gold. This Ruby ring makes a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones!
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold solitaire ring, set with a cushion cut natural ruby weighing 1.36 carats and white diamonds weighing 0.40 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
3ct Pink Tourmaline and Ruby Ring Solitaire Ring 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to your size please contact our customer service team with your custom size. 3ct Round Brilliant Cut Pink Tourmaline 18ct rose gold Forget Me Knot band Set with Burmes...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 1.64 carat oval cut natural ruby accented with 0.56 carats of white diamonds. Alex Jona jewel...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 1.98ct GIA No Heat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Not Enhanced Carat(s): 1.98ct Cut: Oval ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire Ring with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Solitaire Ring With Ruby And Diamond Accents 0.10 Total diamond weight.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.60 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 0.32 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.99 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 24 white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, fo...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Burma Ruby Engagement Ring Solitaire Pigeon Blood Red
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Beaumont natural ruby engagement ring is centered by a vivid, pigeon blood red oval ruby certified by the Gemological Institute of America. A classic, 3 stone platinum mount feat...
Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: This solitaire engagement ring will make her minimalist heart swoon.
Ruby, Gold
TJD 0.28 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A delicate yet striking expression of refined elegance, this ruby and diamond solitaire ring is handcrafted in luminous 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Encircling Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds. 1.50 total diamond weight. 1.25 total ruby weight Size 7.25 Height: 20 mm Width: 14 mm 6.21 grams total weight. *Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Lotus East West Ring Yellow Sapphire Solitaire & Ruby Petals and Pave Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
These any-finger rings include a dazzling octagon-shaped Yellow Sapphire solitaire, pave set ruby petals in a lotus motif, and pave set brilliant cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Lab Created Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Ring 14k Round 1.05ct Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Lab-Created Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.05ct...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Natural Diamond & Ruby Solitaire Gem 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 three-stone ring features an oval natural diamond encircled by a halo of f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 56.81 Ct Star Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Size 7
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Ring With Star Ruby and Diamonds Set in 14k Yellow Gold. Size 7. Features a 56.81 Carat Cabochon-Cut Star Ruby. Accented by ~0.40 Carats of Round Diamonds. Total Weight: 17...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 9.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Diamond Eternity Band Ring Love is an eternal feeling that fills our heart with joy and enchanting renditions.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,464Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.33ct Emerald Cut Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Pave in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire stackable ring featuring a 1.33 carat emerald-cut ruby, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Ring. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.00 carat Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Round brilliant cut diamonds, Diamond Weight: approximately 0.10 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a GIA certified natural ruby neatly bezel set at the center. The ruby has a lovely triangular cut and shows...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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