Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
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 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
$1,357Sale Price|20% 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 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
Gold Snake Ring Emerald Serpent White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Emerald Marquise White Diamond Ruby Eyes Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a serpent that coils around the finger.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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
$2,059Sale Price|20% 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
$1,638Sale Price|20% 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
$1,123Sale Price|20% 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
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
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
$2,152Sale Price|20% 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
$2,901Sale Price|20% 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
$2,059Sale Price|20% 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
$1,029Sale Price|20% 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
Snake Ring Ruby Heart Silver Serpent Ring Emerald Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Ruby Heart Silver Serpent Ring Emerald Diamond Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is a double headed serpent in solid 925 sterling silver with hand textured scales, a b...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
$1,591Sale Price|20% 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
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
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Eternal Renewal, is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, two serpent heads framing...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 1...
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
$3,182Sale Price|20% 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
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial Designer: J DAUPHIN The Toi et Moi Ring is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a bypass band with two textured sph...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
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
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Style Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1976 Maker's Mark P S R Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Victorian-st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Antique English 15k Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully balanced example of late Victorian craftsmanship, this antique English ring is finely fashioned in rich 15-karat yellow gold and centered by a vibrant ruby cabochon of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
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
$5,188Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning French Art Deco ring exudes timeless sophistication and expert craftsmanship. At its centre, three dazzling old European cut diamonds (approx. 0.66ct total) are elegant...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Three Stone Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
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
4.71 Carat Red Ruby Diamond Halo Oval Cluster Ring in Platinum Antique Style
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A breathtaking antique-style ruby and diamond ring, meticulously crafted in platinum. At its centre, an exquisite 4.71ct oval faceted natural ruby radiates vibrant fire-red colour, c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian ring features a harmonious arrangement of old European cut diamonds and round-cut rubies, totaling 1.10 carats each.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, two intertwined ...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate,...
$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
Late 19th century 2.05 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with an approximately 2.05 carats stunning oval ruby, Thailand origin, accented by an halo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Snake Ring Ruby Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Plated Silver Two Headed Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated silver Gemstone: Ruby, Emerald, White diamond Color: Gold, Red, Green, White Design: Two headed serpent open ring crowned with a heart cut ruby, "Toujours ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage Old Mine & Old European Diamond and Ruby Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary natural ruby and antique diamond ring is a captivating marriage of vintage diamond character and vivid gemstone color that makes it a genuinely exceptional and col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
15K Yellow Gold Art Deco Snake Ring with Diamond and Ruby Eyes, 1940
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring is 15K yellow gold and has a small Diamond head.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
$1,400 / item
Ruby Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The graceful floral design captures timeless elegance. Inspired by Victorian Inspired Ring styling, this romantic Ruby Diamond Ring is beautifully crafted to celebrate life's meanin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1940 14K Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Flush Mount or Gypsy Three Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this three stone ring for its eye catching, red white and blue array which includes a substantial sapphire, ruby and diamond. Our ring weighs a hefty 10 grams. Three stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.15ct Diamond Serpent Ring with Ruby Eyes, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
1.15 Carat Diamond Serpent Snake Ring This Victorian art-deco style visceral reptile long snake zigzag diamond ring is articulate.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$1,960Sale Price|32% Off
Antique 1800's Diamond Ruby & Opal 18KT Gold Checkerboard Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Checkerboard Ring Late 1800s European made The Ring Contains Diamonds Rubies Opals 18KT Rose Gold 3.7 grams Size 6.5 It is 1/2 Inch x 1/4 Inch We are Happy to Include an ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Long Ring of a Floral Spray Design
Located in Wheaton, IL
Victorian long ring of a floral spray design silver-topped yellow gold set with rose-cut diamonds and round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Delicate Victorian Fleur de Lis Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Victorian Ring with fleur de lis motif shoulders, set with tiny rose diamonds in silver topped gold. 2 small rubies and a natural pearl form the center motif.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Burma no heat Ruby, Antique 18K Gold & Platinum Ruby Marguerite Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marguerite ring is crafted in 18K gold with a platinum-topped setting and features a vibrant 1.33-carat unheated Burmese ruby at its center. The ruby’s rich color is com...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural emerald cut Ruby and Diamonds of stunning beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$665Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamond Accent in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three brilliant round rubies define this Ruby Three Stone Ring, accented with sparkling diamonds and crafted in warm 9K gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k 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.
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.