Edwardian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three row ring. The ring features 5 rubies, 5 diamonds and 5 sapphires, each of which graduate in size to the centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,191Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...
Jade & 1.0ct Ruby 18K Gold Ring, Retro, Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A substantial oval cabochon green jade anchors this bold Retro ring, its smooth polished surface bezel-set within a heavily textured 18K gold mount that contrasts matte and high-poli...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Band Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond & ruby band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring Size 4.5, we offer ring re-sizing.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.77 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 0.50 Carats Modern Round Cut Ruby. This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,826Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,643Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Two Tone Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 14K Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
. đź’Ž A vintage navette ring in 14k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats (LIGHT BROWN AND YELLOW color, VS1-SI1 clarity) and natural rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,369Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Red Coral Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.12 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring Size 6.25 This striking ring dazzles with rose cut diamonds set in sterling silver.
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an oval faceted natural Burmese ruby possessing a mid pinky red colour tone. This prin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Marchak France aquamarine and ruby statement ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century aquamarine, ruby, and gold cocktail ring, centered by a step cut aquamarine in a surround of cabochon rubies, the shoulders further set with cabochon rubies, and with a...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,460Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Vintage Opal and Ruby Gold Mid Century 1960s Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Dimensions: 1.2” l x 0.9” w. Ring size 10.75, we offer ring resizing.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,500Sale Price|21% Off
Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This stunning statement ring is made of 18k yellow gold. US size 7 - it can be sized.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring Description: A beautifully sculpted ring by Oscar Heyman Bros, crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed in a floral motif of alternatin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Center Stone: Oval-shaped ruby, 0.45 carats Accent Stones: Round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.40 carats total Metal: 18k yellow gold Ring Size: Currently size 3.75 (ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring Description: This exquisite estate ring features an Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, meticulously crafted in a two-tone blend of 14k white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,369Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This spectacular huge vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and made in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Round-cut Ruby Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Art Deco Round-cut Ruby Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold, a timeless masterpiece that seamlessly blends vintage charm with elegant sophisticat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$12,500
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a cushion cut ruby, 10 baguette cut diamonds, and 18 round cut diamonds Accompanied by an AGL report stating that th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 18K Gold Zebra-Inspired Enamel and Ruby Animal Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details Era: Vintage, circa late 1960s Style: Animal Motif Cocktail Ring Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Design: Sculptural Zebra-Inspired Animal Head Enamel: Black and White Stippled E...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Captivating Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Captivating Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Elevate your luxury collection with this stunning statement piece, featuring a breathtaking 1.28-carat pear-shaped ruby as its...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring – 1ct Cabochon Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ac
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold and colorful sunburst-style ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases a vibrant 1.00 carat cabochon emerald at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A BVLGARI Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,302Sale Price|39% Off
Vintage Vivid Red Oval Cut Ruby & Mixed Cut Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Vivid Red Oval Cut Ruby & Mixed Cut Diamond Ring in 20K Yellow Gold, a truly exquisite piece that captures the allure of vintage glamour.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster Ballerina Ring Description: This vibrant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 0.99-carat cushion-cut ruby with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,871Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The diamond is set in a white gold bezel, and the rubies, while surrounded by warm yellow gold, are set in white gold mountings for maximum visual interest.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Vintage Circa 1970's 2.50 CTTW Ruby Ring in "Rope" Motif 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ruby ring is truly eye-catching and sure to impress any viewer.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Bypass Toi et Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Bypass Toi et Moi Ring Description: This elegant Toi et Moi (You and Me) style ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a classic inter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The use of platinum continues onto either shoulder before the piece is finished with an 18ct yellow gold shank. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams Ring Size: H (47) Ban...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Snake Ring Ruby Eyes Three Dimensional Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique Snake Ring with two Ruby Eyes in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning fully modeled three dimensional snake is depicted coiled around itself and raising its glorious head....
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring. Ring features a slightly larger central ruby encircled with eight vibrant round rubies, creating the appearance of a blooming ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,643Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 1.56 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. Size ITA: 21 USA: 9 1/2 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid Century Ruby and Diamond Ring by Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The handmade platinum mount has been mounted with three natural rubies, each an oval cut, totalling 1.42 carat with each of them being set with 18 karat yellow gold claws.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,008Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 2.10 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 2.00 Carats of Oval Cut Rubies. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 This Ring is available also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular 6 Carats Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - J, US - 5 1/4 6.84 Carats Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Oval Cluster Ring made in 14k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum & 14KT Yellow Gold Gemstone: Cabochon Ruby 2.53CT 1.42CT Diamonds Measurement: Ring Size 8.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 14k Two-Tone Gold Ring with 0.20ct Ruby and 0.40ct Diamond, 1940
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A charming Retro 14k yellow and white gold ring featuring 0.20 carats of vivid rubies accented by 0.40 carats of sparkling I color SI clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A 1.25 carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sabbadini 18K Gold Ring with 4.90 Carat of Invisibly Set Rubies and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18kt yellow gold ring is in their classic style. Vibrant invisibly set square cut Rubies are the center piece of this domed rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
32X23 MM PEAR Amethyst , Diamond & Ruby 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless cocktail ring featuring a stunning 50 Ct measuring 32 X 23 Pear-shaped Amethyst and diamond with Ruby Ring. This ring showcases a natural Amethyst with mesmer...
Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18 karat champagne gold tank ring - ruby carré ring - estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 15,6 gr Ring head width : 18,8 mm - ring head length : 20,5 mm Ring size : 8 US - 57 FR Rubies - synthetic - carré cut - 24 = approx. 1mm*1mm Condition : Very Good -...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.88 Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval ruby set in a cluster style ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored pair of vintage Tiffany & Company matching 18K yellow gold bands, set with fine quality natural rubies and blue sapphires, are an unusual offering from the maker. The ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,921Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond 1.53 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely square cut Burma rubies that weigh approximately 1.80ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Size 6 1/2
Located in Montgomery, AL
A striking vintage ruby eternity band crafted in 14K yellow gold, with vivd round rubies encircling the entire ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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