Oval Cut Opal and Radiant Cut Ruby Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal and Rubies Opal Shape: Oval cut Opal Color: Multiple colors Opal Total Carat Weight: 1.12 CTW Ruby Shape: Radiant cut Ruby Total Carat Wei...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming vintage ring displays a striking balance of color and sparkle, with two vivid red rubies set side by side at its center. Their rich crimson tones are framed by an intri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Romantic Estate 4.9TCW Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Wide Love Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 4.9TCW diamond and ruby 18K white gold wide eternity band ring 20th Century Diamonds: F-G, full and single cut, 2.3 TCW Rubies: lively, raspberry red, 2.6 TCW Marks: 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Three Row Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Three Row Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: This ring features 10 Ruby stones, weighing approximately 3.15 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Pave' Eternity Band with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Indulge in opulent elegance with our Wide Pave' Eternity Band, a radiant symphony of diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set in lustrous 18k yellow gold. Embracing the finger with a luxu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sapphire Ruby Diamond Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a wide band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with blue sapphire, red rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tanzanite and Ruby Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a unique velvet background done all under a microscope. The gorgeous one-of-a-kind rin...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Band Ring is 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all handmade with Byzantine bead granulation and a unique velvet background finished. This gorgeous band ring features ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This unique gorgeous ring features four (4) Pear shape Diamonds total weight of 1.30 Carat and brilliant-cut wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise and Round Cut Multi-Gemstone Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This vibrant multi-colored gemstone and diamond ring is a bold statement piece, beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The design features a collection of dazzl...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
$5,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Unique S.Georgios designer Hand Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring. It is all custom made and has granulation work with twisted wire on the sides, and features 6 (six) Brilliant cut Blue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Unique S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine Granulation workmanship and a gorgeous velvet finish on the background. The gorgeous ring features on...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of wide design set with star set circular shaped sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, weighing approximately: 16 grams. Signed Cartier, France, numbered, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K Yellow Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are ...
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band.
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...
Vintage 1990 Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight: 15 grams - Rubies: 18 stones — approx. 2.00 carats total - Diamonds Baguette Cut: 6 stones — approx. 0.58 carats total - Diamonds Carré Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Diamond Ring with the Greek Key design that symbolizes eternity - the symbol of long life. The Ring is decorated with White Brilli...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Wide Ruby Band w Diamonds and Genuine Rubies Wedding Anniversary Band Wide
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This ring looks like it was made for royalty and that's why it would be perfect for you. This band contains 14 of the most vibrant oval rubies and 68 diamonds delicately placed aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$260Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 2.50ct Squared Ruby & Quartz Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking wide‑band ring crafted in sterling silver, set with four bold rows of square‑cut purplish red rubies totaling approximately 2.50 carats.
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Platinum 2.23ctw Marquise Ruby Baguette Diamond Wide Butterfly Floral Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 1.12ctw (exact - stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Asscher, Baguette & Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k White Gold Invisible Mystery Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square French Cut - Invisible Mystery Set - Vivid Deep Red Color - 2.5mm each (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.27ctw Ruby & Diamond Multi Row Wide Bypass Stack Look Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Deep Red Color - 1.61ctw (exact) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - F/G...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Estate 18K Vivid Marquise Ruby & Diamond Triple Section Floral Wide Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vibrant contemporary ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a bold yet refined floral-inspired layout of vivid marquise-cut rubies and bright round brilliant diamonds....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow & White Gold 1.56ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Wavy Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre French Cut - Channel Set - Rich Wine Red Color - 1.30ctw (exact) (94) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold High Quality 2.87ctw Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Half Bezel/Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.45ct (exact) (28) Natural Genuine Ruby - Calibre Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vivid Deep...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Cluster Ring, 1.88ct, USA
Located in Jupiter, FL
A fine quality ruby and diamond wide band in 18K yellow gold. Twelve, vivid, red rubies highlight the sides of the band and create an eye-catching design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 2.25ctw Ruby & Baguette Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - HEATED - Rich Red Color - 1.17ct (exact. certified & stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.65ctw Oval Ruby & Diamond 9.1mm Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Red Color - 5.5x4mm - 0.65ct (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Asscher Cut - Channel Set - D/E...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 2ctw Vivid Ruby & Diamond Cluster 11.8mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Clean Red Color - Very Nice - 5x4.1mm (center), 4.2x3.6mm (sides) (approx.) - 1.0ctw (approx.) (26) Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$511Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold. Oval Solitaire Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold 4.01ctw Oval Ruby & Carre Cut Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 3.61ctw (exact) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Carre Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in New York, NY
This multi colored gemstone cocktail band ring features hues of different gemstones in a decorative honeycomb pattern. Showcasing a stunning collection of gemstones like Emerald, Sap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold 2.98ctw Ruby & Diamond Wide Bombe Domed Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - 2 Oval Brilliant Cut, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Buff Top Invisible Ruby Diamond Wide Band Ring 5.54cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A solidly crafted contemporary cocktail ring done in 18K white gold and invisibly set with approximately 5cttw in buff top natural red rubies as well as .54cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.47ctw Oval Bar Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cut - Bar Channel Set - Gorgeous Red Color - Most Likely Burma Origin - 3.32ctw (exact - stamped) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Shark Fin Wide Full Finger Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Rich Deep Blue Color - 1.7-3.3mm (approx.) (31) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Pave Ruby & Sapphire Eyes 4 Head Snake Serpent Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Synthetic Sapphires & Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - On Eyes - Blue & Red Colors Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 6.78 Grams Ring Size: ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Appraised independently at $4000 Confetti Gem Star Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct N...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Tow Tone Gold 1.60ctw Ruby Diamond Wide Domed Bombe Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Gem Star Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct Natural Ruby 0.53ct Natural Sapphi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,748Sale Price|20% Off
Birks Oval Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Birks
Located in Tampa, FL
Birks Oval Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Stones: Rubies - Natural - 2.85 Carats Color - Vivid Red Diamonds - 0.55 Carats Color - F ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite ruby and diamond ring is a captivating blend of timeless elegance and striking design. At the heart of this masterpiece is a richly hued natural ruby, i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.54 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby in 14K Yellow Gold Wide Band
Located in Miami, FL
Wide frame natural ruby and diamond ring. Vintage, late 20th century origin. Featuring a cushion cut richly saturated red ruby framed by 10 round cut white diamonds. Details: Item ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with Flowers in 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This stunning squared cocktail ring from Le Vian exudes a captivating allure with its exquisite design and luxurious gemstones. Crafted in gleaming white gold, the cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This retro-inspired ring showcases a 0.45 carat oval-shaped ruby, boasting a vivid red hue that is sure to captivate. The ruby is beautifully complemented by 0.40 carats of round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring Round Brilliant 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K White Gold Natural White Diamonds Diamond Cuts: Emerald Cut & Round Brilliant Diamond Color: E–F Diamond Clarity: VS Setting: Prong S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Granulated Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring is handcrafted from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold beads and wires shaped like the last letter of the...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Red Ruby wide band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide red Ruby pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of deep, bright red, for an approximate total carat weight of 4.60 carats, hand made in New York City with the best Ita...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pear Sapphire Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style granulation and the unique velvet finish on the background. The stunning ring features in the center an ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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