1.61ct Burmese Oval Ruby & Diamond (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This artistically striking Burmese Ruby Ring is crafted with remarkable attention to details, which requires a high level of craftmanship: Designed as a flowerhead, it is set to ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies with a combined weight of approximately 1.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.15ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the setting brings warmth and richness that complement the vivid red of the ruby and reinforce the ring’s classic vintage character.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and substantial, this bold band ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with a captivating combination of natural gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carats total and 36 round mixed cut rubies mounted in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold A Cushion Cut Burmese Ruby weighing 1.50 carats approximately Twenty Two Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .50 carats approximately...
Ruby, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring .75tcw 4.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. The Ruby is natural, 50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.75 GAI Certified- This lovely ring feature one cushion cut ruby (6 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
ETERNITY Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.97 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring with natural red rubies. This is a modern full eternity band, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in London, GB
This vibrant ruby is set into a solid geometric designed 18 carat yellow gold band.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 0.24 carat total weight of rubies accented by 0.27 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 19.83 ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.83 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 19.83 carat Oval shaped Natural Ruby Cabochon with Purplish Red color surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Ruby and Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1960s 18K yellow gold ring that features bright white baguette diamonds and stunning vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated 3.64ct Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Unheated 3.64 carats Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified 3.64 carat Natural Ruby Cabochon, which has not b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is a colorful and sculptural jewel from the 1970’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a beautiful combination of ruby and sapphire.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary - Size 6.5 4.49 Grams The is an absolutely stunning contemporary ring made in 14k ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,788Sale Price / set|20% Off
REINSTEIN ROSS Stackable Duo Rings In 20Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
The rings are embellished with thirteen natural earth mined gemstones such vivid red rubies and a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage Star Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Ruby Details: Carat weight: Approx ?? carats Dimensions: 8.5 MM X 7.7 MM Color: shades of purple Ring details: Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Gram: 8.2g Dimensions: 13.8 MM tapering ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Ring with Rubies and Sapphires, 1994
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 1994 - Metal: Yellow Gold - Gold Weight: 11.7 grams - Ring Height: 14 mm - Gemstones - 12 Sapphires - 6 Rubies vintage ruby sapphire ring, yellow gold gemstone...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.63ct Burma Ruby Signet Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage signet ring features a vivid 1.63 carat Burma ruby bezel-set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1980s Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking expression of late 20th-century Italian glamour, this sculptural cocktail ring is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vivid combination of emeralds, ruby...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
Crafted in 1990, this bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking multi-band design set with vivid rubies and structured diamond rows.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with a striking cluster of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning and rare vintage bypass ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|25% Off
"Love" Ring with Ruby Heart and Diamond Set in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Love" ring with 1 heart shape cut ruby weighing .40ts. and 28 round full cut diamonds weighing .25pts. spelling out "love".
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 16.00 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carats This Ring is from ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Burma Ruby 18k White Yellow Gold Ring. GIA
Located in New York, NY
This stylish retro unisex band is made in 18k white gold and features 5 emerald-cut 5.6mm x 4.93mm x 3.05 rubies set yellow gold and surrounded by round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Natural Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous Ring comes with GIA Ruby Origin Report, stating the Ruby to be Natural Ruby, heated.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lab Ruby & Diamond Channel Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lab Ruby & Diamond Channel Ring Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ruby and diamond ring showcases a graceful, flowing design accented with vivid r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold 1970s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in richly textured 14K yellow gold, centered with a vivid 1.15-carat round-cut ruby in a secure bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 4.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly colored ruby at its center, framed by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural mid-century cocktail ring handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a vibrant oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolatas Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Zolotas ring in style of Archaeological Revival features a timeless coiled snake design intricately crafted in 22k yellow gold and bezel-set with a pair of cabo...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Retro ruby diamond 14k yellow gold horseshoe signet ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the center sits a single cut diamond weighing approximately 0.004 carat, adding a subtle point of brilliance with H color and I clarity. Crafted in rich 14k yellow gold during the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly hued ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35ct Pink Ruby Cluster Flower-Shaped Cupola Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, c1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of stunning floral motif, this cluster ring is exquisitely crafted in yellow gold decorated with a cluster of gemstones, forming a cupola Featuring a cluster of 16 Natural Rubies...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
French 1980s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This vintage yellow gold ring is shaped like a band engraved with radiating motifs on the top and adorned with a faceted oval ruby in a bezel setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by 2 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Cluster Ring, Circa 1970s, 5.4ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold vintage ruby cluster ring crafted in 18KT yellow gold, dating to the late 20th century.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold GIA No Heat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the stunning Domed Ruby and Diamond Ring, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and certified by GIA as having no heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 30.0 Carats Kunzite Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant contemporary cocktail ring centered by an impressive cushion-cut kunzite weighing approximately 30 carats, set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Kunzite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, centered with an oval ruby weighing approximately 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5 This stunning ring features one pear shaped ruby (7 mm x 5 mm), ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 14 baguette diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Carat Baguette Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in lustrous 14k yellow gold, this cocktail ring is a celebration of opulence, making it the perfect statement piece for any occasion.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features vibrant square-cut rubies channel-set in sinuous diagonal rows, framed by pavé set brilliant cut diamonds that curve gracefully across the bold, 18K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Ruby: approx. 1.00 ct (7 mm x 5 mm), oval faceted, intense raspberry-red hue • Diamonds: brilliant-cut, approx. 0.20 ct total • Ring size: EU 54 /...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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