Designer Flower Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Flower Ring with ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver is simple yet a very charming ring. Ring Size: 7.25 ( Can be sized ) 14kt gold:2.85gms Diamond:0.67cts Ruby:1.34Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Regal Victorian-Style Ruby & Emerald Elongated Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Details Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Silver with an Oxidized Finish Gold Weight: 4.59g Silver Weight: 15.54g Main Gemstone: 2.25ct Ruby Cabochon Accent Gemstones: 1.60ct Total ...
Emerald, Ruby
1.44 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Coronet Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Lovely coronet set cluster engagement ring featuring a 1.44ct natural oval red ruby, claw set in the centre of ten round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total diamond weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Infinity love ruby and diamond ring in 18k gold, natural pearls
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique infinity ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The infinity motif (a horizontal figure 8) is set with seven natural round rubies, six rose-cut diamonds, and two fine pearls. Th...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique, Royal Gold Ring with Rose Cut Trillion Diamond, Rubies and Ornaments
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, antique, royal gold ring with rose cut diamond, rubies and ornaments. Ring set with a large rose-cut diamond of approximately 2 carat, additional diamonds and rubies. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
$1,579Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fine Antique Large Yellod Gold Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14k Yellow Gold Navette Ring, measuring 1 1/4 inches in length and 3/8 inch wide, set with Nice Clean White Old Mine cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1.75 Carats and Ve...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond And 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring, Chester 1901
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Garnet Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian navette ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features rose cut garnets and ruby.
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 3.62 CTW Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut rubies Old mine cut diamonds weigh approximately 2.12 carats total O/P color with VS2 to SI1 clarity - set with talon ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Eleven table cut square natural rubies create the rectangular buckle; six round brilliant cut diamonds are set in white gold and cascade through the center of the buckle, offsetting ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful late Victorian ring, hallmarked for Birmingham 1895, is a timeless example of 19th-century craftsmanship and sentiment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A highly unique antique ruby, blue sapphire and old cut diamond triple cluster ring set in 18k gold and silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald Ring Double Head Snake with White Diamond and Ruby Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Ring Gold plated Snake with White Diamond and Ruby Eyes J DAUPHIN “Eternal Renewal” A double-head serpent ring in 14k gold-plated brass, set with a marquise-cut emerald, nat...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
$1,272Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. Totally is ruby 0.18 ct. Totally is emerald 0.18 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size) Box is no...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
lternating cushion cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, claw setting, between scrolled shoulders, mounted in gold, total ruby weight approxiamtely 0.90cts, total diamond weight approxima...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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. My favourite th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of each heart a pear cut ruby is set. Each ruby is 0.20 carat in size and is surrounde...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,623Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$1,536Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.47 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.23 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,470Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.68 carat. Totally is ruby 0.22 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,053Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby There Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has I color and Pique clarity. Ruby totally 0.25 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We can...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Victorian ruby five stone ring. Horizontally set with a graduated row of five cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back claw settings with an approximate combined ...
Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Snake Ring Sterling Silver Ruby Eyes Victorian Serpent Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Snake Ring Sterling Silver Ruby Eyes Victorian Serpent Jewelry This sculptural double-headed Victorian serpent ring is handcrafted in high-polish solid sterling silver...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, ...
Antique diamond & ruby ring, Poland, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique silver and gold ring with ruby, diamonds and synthetic corundum. Origin: Poland, Warsaw, early 20th century. Hallmarking: hallmark for gold 0.585, additional silver hallmar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Pigeon Blood Ruby 'No Heat, Burma' and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A natural Burmese ruby and single cut diamond cluster Ring, ca. 1900. The cushion cut ruby is of exceptional quality. It has a pigeon blood red colour and beautiful crystal. It wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Antique dome ring made in 18 Kt yellow gold and 800 silver. This vintage ring dates early 1900s. Ring has been left in its antique condition. The oval cut Ruby measures approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.78 carat. Totally is ruby 0.30 carat. Clearity is diamond H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 4.5. We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,720Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
$965Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.24 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Ring siz...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Triple Snake Ring with Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire in 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed as three intertwined snakes crafted in 15 karat gold, each adorned with a natural and untreated ruby, diamond, and sapphire s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Black Enamel Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Ruby Eyes Diamond Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Blue Sapphire Double Snake Ring Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN — Victorian Revival Series The Double Serpent Archival Ring is a symbolic sculptural piece by ...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Brass, Gold...
2.09 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.09 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring A real statement piece - Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 Carat Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Roman + Jules
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Classic 2.52 ct Gem Quality Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold. This Truly Exceptional Ruby is very Rare and Precious. The Fire and Intensity th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Shaped Ring in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique late Victorian period diamond and ruby ring of navette-shaped design, comprising old mine-cut diamonds and a central maltese cross of rubies, with engraved scrollwork on t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 6k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.69 ct. Ring size is US...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold This antique navette ring centers on an oval ruby weighing approximately 0.54 carats, set in an 18K rose gold bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
14k Gold Vintage Pave Diamond and Ruby Fox Head Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This striking ring features a sterling silver fox head with 27 pave rose-cut diamonds that are bead set (approximately .5mm to 1mm each) and 2 ruby eyes (approximately 1.5 mm each).
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's Blood Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is Victorian, circa 1890. It presents an old cut oval ruby with very good crystal accompanied by GIA report #2193963124, stating the ruby is 1.42 carats, Burma origin, with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.75ct Diamond Snake Ring, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
This intricate snake design ring dates back to the 1860s. The Victorian rarity features an unusual square rose cut diamond set atop the snakes head, surrounded by standard rose cut d...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
$2,983Sale Price|25% Off
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Main old cut diamond is 0.83 ct . Totally is all old cut diamond about 3 ct. Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25. Ring size is US 6.2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Heart Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold White Diamond Emerald Eyes Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin White Diamond Emerald Heart Ruby Snake Ring - 14k Solid Gold - Cocktail Ring A 14k solid gold open ring featuring an intricately detailed serpent wrapping around the finge...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon . Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian carved shank trilogy ring features a stunning Columbian emerald at its centre.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 9 US, Resizable Color: J Color Overall Clarity: SI1-SI2 Overall Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Round Cut Style: Victorian Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Serpent Snake Ring Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Plated Silver J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Serpent Snake Ring Emerald Marquis Diamond & Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Serpent Ring is handcrafted as two entwined snakes, w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique diamond and Victorian ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Unheated Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique, Unique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Untreated, unheated (No clarity enhancement/ No heat enhancement) Burmese 0.94 carats Ruby (Mogo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Georgian - Victorian Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring with a gorgeous natural Ruby of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 10 sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9.38 ctw Art Deco Style Diamond & East African Ruby Platinum Cluster Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking expression of timeless elegance, this Art Deco style cluster ring is centered around a vivid red cushion-cut East African ruby, radiating exceptional color and presence. E...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Heart Ring Black Diamond Gold Plated Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Heart Ring Silver Signet Ring Cocktail Ring Designer J DAUPHIN A sculpted, three-dimensional heart face serves as the focal point of this bold statement signet ring. ...
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.15 Carat Multi Gemstone Oval Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This vibrant statement ring features oval-cut emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, beautifully alternating and set east-to-west for a bold, colorful display. The spaces between the gemst...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Period & Style: Early Victorian (circa 1850–1880), “Duchess” navette silhouette with openwork scroll gallery Hallmarks & Certification: French assay marks; accompanied by a Carat Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Crescent Ring, Enamel Sphinx, Circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This antique Crescent ring with Enamel Sphinx is true Egyptian style circa 1900. This ring is set with Rubies and rose cut Diamonds, with a bit of enamel on the sphinx itself. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.