18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring 6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k yellow gold and gemstone cocktail ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 6 grams.
Late 20th Century Vintage Yellow Gold and Ruby Ring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring 6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k yellow gold and gemstone cocktail ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 6 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold, circa 1970, accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) report #77108-06.
Diamond, Ruby
$20,160Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb White Enamel Wave with Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Sexy sophistication was the scaffolding for the design of the Manhattan Minimalism Collection. Particularly this fabulous Wave ring made of white enamel on 18K gold and platinum feat...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Buccellati Estate 18K Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with GIA
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.50 Measurements: 4.0mm above the finger, 8.2mm wide Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Weight: 6.48 grams Burma No Heat Ruby: (GIA Report #6237484341)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Fancy Diamond 6.45cts Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring with cabochon ruby is flanked by triangular-cut fancy yellow diamonds and framed by brilliant round diamonds. The beautiful cabochon ruby, weighs approximately 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,719Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Purplish Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a lovely Oval-Cut Purplish Red 2.70 Carat Ruby, framed by 6 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.45 Carats, and set in 14K Yellow Gold, this iconic Men's Ring design has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 3 Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow White Gold Ruby Diamond circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 stone Ring for Men Circa 1940's 14 Yellow and White Gold It can been more Clean however we didn't want to touch it.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold (prongs) Gemstones: Ruby & Diamonds Ring Size: 3.25 Ring Weight: 4.20 Grams Band Width: 1.9 mm Ornament Dimensions: 13.4 mm x 12.4 mm Stamped:...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.25 Carat No Heat Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.26 Grams Ring Size: 6 (adjustable) Center Stone: Type: Natural Ruby Carat: 7.25 Cut: Cushion Tre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$27,500
Ruby Carving Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum. Ring Size 5 1/2 US.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Old Mine Cut Diamond, Ruby, and Rectangular Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond, Ruby, and Rectangular Diamond Art Deco Ring Description: This striking antique-style target ring is crafted in 14k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
René Boivin vintage diamond, emerald and ruby ring in rock crystal, circa 1950.
By Rene Bovin
Located in London, GB
Set with a central round old cut diamond in a platinum rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, flanked by two curving channel set rows of rectangular French cut em...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10 Carat Opal Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Hollywood Regency
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Retro - Hollywood Regency Ring with a gorgeous central 9.57 Carat Opal surrounded by a halo of 30 absolutely radiant Rubies and Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese GIA 2.53ctw Natural Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring 1970
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.53ctw Natural Burma Red RUBY Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1970s Experience the artistry of fine jewelry with this remarkable vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 1970's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring. Fine ring from the rare Tiffany & Co Signature X range.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Style Ring Hallmarked London 1971
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark J & P This stunning vintage ring showcases a captivating design crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Bohemian Multicolor Gemstone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Bohemian Multicolor Gemstone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This authentic mid-century ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and showcases a bold bohemian cluster design cen...
Citrine, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Green Onyx 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 9.8 grams.
Ruby, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Elegant Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Accent Ring in 18K Gold An enchanting blend of classic warmth and refined elegance, this delicate solitaire-style ring centers on a vibrant 1.12-c...
White Diamond, Ruby
Hemmerle 5.40 carats Ruby Cabochon Ring, Munich Germany, 1980s
By Hemmerle
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Ruby and yellow gold is one of jewelry's oldest combinations; here it is stripped back and made unmistakably modern.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby 0.15ctw Diamond 0.05ctw Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
The ring is designed as a six-petal flower, each petal formed by a rich pinkish-red rubies set within rounded gold bezels. At the center sits a small round diamond, adding subtle spa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON Paris Clover Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.94 Ctw In Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
The cocktail ring was carefully crafted with modern patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and is embellished with a great selection of thirty natural earth ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 1.20 ct. Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby & Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sapphire: Cabochon sapphire 1.20 ct. Ruby: 4 mini ruby cabochon, 4 mini square cut ruby Material: 18 kt yellow gold Ring size: 53 EU / 6.5 US ( ring size can be changed for free )...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 14K Ruby Floral Bypass Ring with Diamonds Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage floral bypass ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, set with richly hued natural rubies arranged in two blooming flower clusters.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring 7.16 Carat Center "Red, White and Blue"
Located in Wailea, HI
This Lady's 14K Yellow & White Gold solitaire ring features a breathtaking 7.16 carat Sapphire.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Color Ruby, Emerald , Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, originating from the early 20th century, is a beautiful amalgamation of precious gemstones, featuring a total diamond weight of 1.08 carats and an additional 0.85 carats o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, pigeon's blood red, minor heat- treatment, heart cut, 1.06 carats Diamonds: Natural, brilliant & T...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.1 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Cartier Trinity Ruby ring is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow, rose, and white gold and showcases the Maison's iconic three interlocking bands, a timeless symbol o...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING 6.00 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon & 1.15 CTW Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring weighs 6.9 grams and features a classic, low-profile cluster design that sits beautifully on the hand.The primary ruby features a smooth, h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Ruby and Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Ruby and Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Description: This classic three-stone ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on a vibrant 1.10-carat oval ruby with a r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, London 1977, Double Headed Diamond Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1977 Makers Mark EA & S This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for Lo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Rose Flower Ring circa 1940's 18k Yellow Gold French made
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Flower Ring 18k Yellow Gold Made in France and has a French mark. approx weight 15 grams Finger size 5 Leafs Petals open and close manually.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two Tone Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, 1.78ctw Diamonds, 7.0 Grams
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, White Gold Plate Setting Design: Cluster Ring Gemstones: 18 Round Faceted Rubies, 3.0mm, 2.34ctw Diamonds: 23 Brilliant-cut Diamonds, ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.95 Ct. Round Center Ruby and 2.10 Ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Cocktail Ring with a 0.95 ct. Center Round Ruby and 2.10 ct. Diamonds. The total weight is 7.60 grams. The Ring Size is US 6. SKU: 510-QGEMJPJ
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with ruby and old mine cut diamond up to 0.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 10.25 - EU 20 (63) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.4 mm wide...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Quadrillion Invisibly Set Diamond 1.36Ct & Ruby 4.31Ct Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold ring is designed with a quadrillion diamond center stone weighing 1.06 carats and 2 trillion diamonds weighing 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Elegant claws hold all three stones into a platinum collet. A band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece perfectly Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.20 Meta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat yellow gold, maker's mark for Oscar Heyman Brothers, numbered '36175', American, circa 1970.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1977
Located in London, GB
The trio of stones are all claw set into a platinum collet, whilst the band is made in contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Meta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.76 Carats Ruby Ring with White Diamond Halo
Located in London, GB
The centre stone in this one-of-a-kind yellow gold ring is a sublime pinkish red ruby cabochon, specially selected from the Haruni vault.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse mounted Mozambique ruby, having a total approximate weight of 2.00ct*.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Tiger Ring with Ruby Eyes, 1980
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mounted in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold signed Webb. This ring measures 20 mm x 28mm x 16.42 depth.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Citrine, Ruby, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 54ct
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 14K yellow gold ring set with one rectangular scissors cut citrine weighing approximately 54ct, accented on either side by two rows of rubies, and one row of diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,775Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold Cluster Pave Diamond & 1.50ct Invisible Set Squared Ruby Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, red, standard heat- treatment, square cut, 1.50 carats Diamonds: Natural, round cut, VS1, G-H, 0.14 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Jade Diamond Ruby & Onyx Large Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional circa 1970s cocktail ring crafted in substantial 18 karat yellow gold and centered by an impressive approximately 50 carat natural cabochon jade, accompanied by its or...
Jade, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950. Ring Size: 8.75 Signed and numbered Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
"Trilogy" Ring with Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
Raindrops on Roses Vintage "Trilogy" Ring with Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1970 At the center of this ring shines a ruby of an intense red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
5.60 Carat Ruby Cabochon Vintage Ring 18 Karat Oval Ruby Gemstone & Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k Two Tone Yellow & White Gold 8.40 grams - mat finish (not shiny gold) Ruby Cabochon 5.60 Carat Oval shape and Dome approx size 12 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring, circa 1945.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co ruby cocktail buckle ring. Set with eight round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.40 carats, and thirteen rectangular ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican Fire Opal is approximately 4 Carats...
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring 18k Tri-Color Gold Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection/Style: Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring Material: 18k yellow, white, and rose gold Hallmarks: Cartier 750 50 993646 Gemstones: Natural round ruby, be...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate Sapphire Ruby Diamond Infinity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive cross over ring is mid-century Superior in all aspects this ring has been extremely well hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold Beautifully designed in fascinating You & Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Citrine 8 Ruby 10 Diamond Butterfly Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent antique Citrine Ring with Ruby and Diamond gems creating an extraordinary Butterfly. The ring is an Art Deco - Hollywood Regency Retro ring in 14 K...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose 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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