$3,953Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 11-RND57-0,2-4/5 Ruby 11-RND-0,3 (4)/3 Weight 6.2 gram Size USA 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Emerald Ruby Diamond Reversible Ring – 10K White Gold, c1930
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique reversible ring provides ultimate versatility–hinged bands give the option of a ruby and diamond combination, or emerald and diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Enamel, 10k Gold, White Gold
$2,918Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Ruby White 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 14K Ring White Ruby 1-052 ct Weight 1,86 grams Size 6.5 US It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-quality, ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,918Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Ruby White 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 14K Ring White Ruby 1-052 ct Weight 1,86 grams Size 6.5 US It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-quality, ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$3,362Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Black Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 36-RND 57-0,25-4/6 Ruby 5-Oval-1,37 ct Ruby 2-RND-0,08 (4)/3 Weight 3.19 gram Size 6.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Sw...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ruby Every Day Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14К (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 31-RND57-0,15-4/4A Ruby 15-RND-0,08 Т(5)/2 Ruby 1-RND-0,65 Т(5)/5A Size USA 6.2 Weight 1,59 grams With a heritage of anc...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,953Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 54-RND57-0,2-4/6 Ruby 1-Oval-1,57 (4)/3 Weight 2.92 gram Size USA 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,878Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND57-0,11 ct Diamond 2-RND57-0,07-4/8 Diamond 6-RND57-0,14-7/6 Ruby 120-2,13 Т(5)/3A Size 7.8 USA Weight 9,85 grams With a heritage of ancient fine ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Edwardian ring, featuring a central row of calibrated rubies set in yellow gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 4-RND-0,84 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 26-RND-0,96 1/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,671Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 30-RND 57-0,15-4/6 Ruby 5-RND-0,94 Т(3)/3 Pink Sapphire 58-RND-0,35 1/2 Weight 7.11 gram Size 6.5 With a heritage of anci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring centering a 3.17 carat cushion cut Ruby.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Scroll Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco target ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,931Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 10-Oval-2,1 1/2 Ruby 16-RND-0,42 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 12-RND-0,17 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold 1.44ct Five Row Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Width: 2.70 mm Head Measures: 14.90 mm x 18.65 mm Weight: 6.81 grams Ladies handmade filigreed 14K white gold five-across...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Antique Style
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.00x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "120 White Diamonds 0.60 CT 16 Ruby 21.84 CT 18KR 7.84 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jew...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.19 carat baguette cut natural ruby accented with two white diamonds weighing 0.04 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$4,707Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ruby Every Day Pink Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 92-RND57-0,29-4/4A Ruby 4-Oval-1,33 Т(4)/3 Pink Sapphire 4-RND-0,43 2/2 Pink Sapphire 6-1,62 1/2 Ruby 4-RND-0,03 Т(4)/4 Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful ruby eternity band inspired by the Art Deco era. This lovely ring features a row of luscious French cut rubies, which rest in a continuous channel setting. Each delicate ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Old Cut Diamonds Antique 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant antique ring, crafted in 1911, is a fine example of Edwardian jewelry design, featuring a classic three-stone arrangement set in rich 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Sunburst 18K White Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine and elegant ruby is set in the middle of this diamond sunburst designed ring! The ruby has a rich pure red color that glows in the light. It is certified by the AGL lab in New...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,294Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Three in One Cluster Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Ruby11-RND-0,3 Т(3)/3 Weight 6.2 gram Size US 7 With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Set in a traditional 18ct yellow gold band, the ring features a vibrant central ruby surrounded by a halo of glistening diamonds, each one hand-set in a white metal collet for contra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone Ruby 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.50 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,235Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mens gemstone jewellery. Ruby Ring. Antique gold Mens Ruby Ring. Everyday gold ring for men.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
0.85 Ruby diamond engagement ring in 9ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
The ring is expertly crafted with excellent cut grade and very slightly included (VS1) diamond clarity grade. 0.85 Ruby diamond engagement ring in 9ct white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exuding a bold yet elegant charm, this striking ring is crafted in 14k white gold, featuring a unique zigzag design adorned with 0.97 carats of vibrant ruby. Accentuating the vivid g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco to Retro Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring with 15 radiant natural mined Diamonds totaling approximately 1.5 Carats, with 12 gorgeous natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, two round cut rubies, and four old single cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby White 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 14K Ring White Blue Sapphire 1-0,6 ct Weight 1,92 grams Size 6.5 US It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that we choose to only work with high-...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 2.75 carat cabochon ruby and 0.20 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18 K white Gold Band Pave Ring Ruby Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K white Gold, featuring 27 round Rubies weighing 1.40 ct and 288 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 ct, H color, si clarity in a refin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Antique inspired diamond and ruby ring in solid white gold displays a rare, handcrafted design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18ct Yellow And White Gold Ruby And Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Target Ring Circa 1920’s 18ct Yellow & White Gold Set with a Beautiful, Old Brilliant Cut Centre Stone- Approx 0.75cts Surrounded in a Target Design of Calibrated Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage 18 K white Gold Ring double Diamond Entourage Ruby Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning 18 K white Gold Ring featuring a fancy cut natural Ruby weighing approximately 5 ct, surrounded by 2 rows of 36 round brillinat cut Diamonds weighing approximately 3.20 ct, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearls and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearls and diamonds. July birthstone ring Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Cut: Oval Weigh...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Pigeon Blood Rubies
Located in Vannes, FR
Details Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5 grams Ring Size: EU 55 (resizable) Gemstones: Diamonds (2) Cut: Oval Color: E (Exceptional White) Dimensions: approx. 5 mm x 3.2 mm Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0,10 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and rubies weighing 0,468 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise/navette shaped ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
4.95 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has a centre piece of cushion cut Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 3.06 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Americana Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely plaque ring with red, white and blue stripes of rubies, diamonds and sapphires, set in 18k yellow gold, a lovely nod to Americana. 1.50 carats each of sapphires and rubies a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Ruby Pave Sides Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring, circa 1930, is crafted from 18K gold and features a stunning, vibrant red oval ruby weighing approximately 0.8 carats, elegantly surrounded by round white diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round cut white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, for total carats 0.14 and 33 rubies for...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 0.91 carats of round cut white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity and 0.67 carats of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The antique ruby and diamond ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear hall...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A distinctive antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed with a striking checkerboard arrangement of old European cut diamonds and synthetic rubies set in silver topped 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring set with 1.44 carats of round cut rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamonds are set in 14 Karat White Gold atop Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crossover Dome Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold crossover Diamond and Ruby ring, featuring 2.60 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS2 clarity and 3.78 carat...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1910s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.70Ct ruby and 0.85Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Butterfly Ring 14 Karat White Gold Insect Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Butterfly Ring set with spectacular Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond gems in a gorgeous Butterfly design in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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