Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.99 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodium to promote shine ...
Ruby, Silver
Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.25 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodium to promote shine ...
Ruby, Silver
18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Siam Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 kt. White Gold Trilogy Ring with 2.2 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 1.73 ct. Diamonds Ruby: Natural brilliant cut / step cut cushion shape, Vivid Red Siam Ruby 2.2 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Stone, Ruby and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exceptional bypass ring is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and designed to highlight two of the world’s most coveted gemstones. The piece features a 6.77-carat blue sapphi...
Ruby, Sapphire
Talay Flow Ruby Baguette Ring 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Talay Flow Ruby Baguette Ring 18K Gold Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.3 cm Talay explores the sea’s ephemeral character and rightfully captures the essence of the sea.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$70Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Ruby Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: In stock Origin: Thailand Metal: Silver 925 Ring Size: US 10 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.45 carat.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pt950 Ruby Diamond Floral Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Waltz of Flower" is an iconic MOISEIKIN jewellery collection that captures the elegance and beauty of a flower in motion. Created with the finest rubies and diamonds, this collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.15 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,220Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby Invisible Setting Ring 18 Karat Gold Ruby Cocktail Bowtie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring, never used. Special Natural Ruby from Burma Unique Invisible setting Square Natural Ruby's and center Round Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Approx 13.0 grams. Ruby App...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby , Ruby and White Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Cabochon Ruby , Ruby and White Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.42 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.3 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 1.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.28 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6cm Length: 0.3 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 1.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.58 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby set in 18K Gold in Ceramic Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.28 carats set in 18K Gold in Ceramic Ring Width: 2.3 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.21 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in t...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Silver925 Ruby Cubic Zirconia Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Ready to ship Origin: Thailand Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Ring Size: US 10 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.61 carat.
Zircon, Ruby, Silver
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 61 Total Weight: 19.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in th...
Ruby, 18k Gold
ARAYIAN 2.01-Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 8.09 grams Ruby: 2.01 carats Diamond (round): 106 pieces – 1.79 carats AGL certified The ruby is sourced from the ethical Montepuez mines and purchased through Gemfields aucti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.78 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 2.80 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.67 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 1.81 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.53 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 2.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.72 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.40 carat Ring set in 14K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.98 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.58 carats with Ruby 1.85 carats and Diamond 1.18 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 11.98 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Thailand Mid Century 1.25ctw Oval Ruby 0.60ctw Round Diamond 14K White Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking mid-century ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold, showcasing a bold and timeless design. At its center rests a vivid 1.25 carat oval-cut natural ruby, prized for its...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$231Sale Price / item|30% Off
Silver925 Natural Ruby Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Ready to ship Origin: Thailand Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.72 carat.
Ruby, Silver
$616Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Ring Natural Ruby Cluster Ring July Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring 14K Solid Gold Ring Stacking Ring July Birthstone Ring Zodiac Stone Ring Cancer sign Ring Brilliant Ruby ring in 14k Solid gold featured with a natural spa...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$689Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Ring Natural Ruby Cluster Ring July Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Ruby ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Ruby Gemstone. This will add effortless positive sparkle to your finger when worn. This ring is everything that ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.24 carats with Diamond 2.06 carats and Ruby 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.80 carats Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby bar ring is one of our best-selling rings. This ruby bar ring band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.93 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats, Ruby 6.93 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.29 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ARAYIAN 2.07-Carat Ruby ring with Diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold - 4.79 grams Ruby - 2.07 carats Diamond (pear) 14 pieces - 1.12 carats Diamond (rounds) 24 pieces - 0.26 carats AGL certified A stunning 2.07-carat ruby forms the centerpi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.86 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length:0.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Ruby Ring. Ruby weight 3.53 carat, Pear Shape, some visibale inclusion. Ruby color pinkish -red AA. Surrounded with nice quality Diamonds 2.0 carat ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Ruby 4.63 carats and Diamond 1.29 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$516Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Ruby Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring Micro Pave Minimalist Ring July Birthstone Holiday Gift Christmas Gift. Brilliant Ruby ring in 14k Solid gold featured w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN Pt950 1.35ct Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rubies, pink sapphires and diamonds create a dynamic performance as a graceful ballerina with internationally patented stone technology. Exclusively selected, 1.22ct Burmese Ruby, kn...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.61 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Opal and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.93 carats and Ruby 3.28 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$19,359Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Ruby Ring. Ruby weight 3.53 carat, Pear Shape, some visible inclusion. Ruby color pinkish -red AA. Surrounded with nice quality Diamonds 2.0 carat F...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Taking inspiration from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet The Nutcracker, the "Waltz of Flowers" collection enlivens a bouquet of gem flowers dancing in the air with it — symbolising joy, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This cocktail ring showcases an oval shaped natural ruby at the center, symbolizing love and passion.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Invisible Set Rubies and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich ruby tones and crisp geometric lines define this sophisticated Ruby Engagement Ring, where invisible-set rubies surround a brilliant diamond center in a beautifully balanced com...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Ruby Classic Halo Ring 2.39 Carats
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This refined ring features a 2.39 carat emerald cut natural ruby, admired for its rich red color and balanced emerald cut. The ruby is framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,359Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.0 Carat Burma Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Oval Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified natural Burma 3.0 carat Ruby ring in 18K Yellow Gold, with side two round diamond 0.10 carat. Diamonds are G-H color VVS quality. this Burma Ruby is very deep red in co...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.55 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$601Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Eternity Ring Natural Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking Everyday Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best selling rings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond RIng in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new Ruby and Diamond ring by Rewa made in 18K white gold. The ring consists of 13 rubies and they weigh a total of approximately 26 ct. These rubies were all carefully selected to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Engagement Ring features an oval ruby highlighted by brilliant diamonds, creating an elegant Ruby Diamond Ring with timeless appeal. Ruby accents along the shoulders enhanc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Princess Cut Ruby Ring in 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This ring features princess-cut rubies set in a simple geometric design. The bright red rubies are set in 10 karat yellow gold, giving the ring a warm and classic look. Made with ca...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 2.78 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Cut Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.56 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.7 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
ARAYIAN 1.33-Carat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Ruby – 1.33 carats Diamond – 0.76 carats Gold – 4.63 grams A perfect 1.33-carat ruby engagement ring, set with a halo of round diamonds. Ideal as a gift for someone special or a tr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
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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