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Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
rose gold and showcases a single round faceted Burmese ruby possessing a vivid red colour with pinky
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Edwardian No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut and age Flanked by tapered rose gold shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Tested as platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.88 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carat. The total carat weight of this ring is 1.88 carats. It is set in 18K Rose Gold and weighs approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel, Pink Diamond and White Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewelry designer Joke Quick, in 18K Rose gold 5,6 g
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k G...

18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Eternity Band Milgrain Edge Weighing 1.90 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat rose gold eternity wedding or stacking band with migraine edge Burma ruby weighing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Citrine 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One retro citrine 14K rose gold cocktail ring centering one prong set, square emerald cut rich
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire and 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Natural pink sapphire of high quality and 18K rose gold band ring, which can be worn as it is or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Belle Époque French Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
. This platinum topped gold ring is a little masterpiece - notice how the 22 fine natural unheated Burma
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Weighing 6.26 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats two-tone yellow and white gold ring Cabochon Burma ruby weighing 6.01 carat Ruby
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Etho Maria Cluster Ruby Shield Ring
By Etho Maria
Located in New York, NY
unique and edgy look. Ring has been tested by GIA to contain Burmese Rubies. Retail price approximately
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Princess Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Finger
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
inches Princess cut diamond quality G VS Fine quality princess cut red Burma rubies New Ring Ring size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sugarloaf Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous antique ruby and diamond ring. A unique sugarloaf cabochon ruby of Burmese
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Ruby Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
atop a plain polished 18ct rose gold shank. This ring started life as an antique brooch but has been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring. This incredible
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18K White Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
designed with rose cut diamonds. GRS Certified Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18K White Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
designed with rose cut diamonds. GRS Certified Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby, Red Spinel and Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
ring is made in 18K gold)) Pave set with Ruby rose-cuts 1,94 ct. and Pigeon's blood red rubies 1,08 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Blue Sapphires, Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamonds Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Dome Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, C. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
small prong set rose cut diamonds encircle a natural bright red ruby, probably from Burma. This old
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

In 18K Gold, Emeralds, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cocktail / Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 6.09 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel Sapphire White Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
envolved, in 18K Rose gold 4,5 gram & blackened sterling silver 1.5 gram (The stones are set on silver to
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata 2.60 Carat Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18KWYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
designed with rose cut diamonds. Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata 2.10 Carat Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18KWYG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
designed with rose cut diamonds. Burmese Red Spinel Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tutti Frutti style Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hand carved, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Diamonds Tuttu Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Carved Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Dia Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Art Deco style, Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Tanzanite, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful, Art deco style Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA certified Natural Yellow Diamond Ring w/ White round cut Rose-cut Diamonds
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose-cut white diamonds-1.76 ct Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds - 0.48 cts 18k Gold HYT Jewelry is
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Ring with a Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pretty 18 carat gold ring set with a warm and pretty cabochon cut natural unenhanced red-pinkish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(including Colombian Emeralds and Burma Ruby) ranging from rare to the rarest in various hues and color
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Three Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
rose cut atop each shoulder. The ring is hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, with decorative metal
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
perfect cocktail ring. - Fancy Yellow Diamonds, 0.83 carat - Rose-Cut White Diamonds total 2.84 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Detachable Cocktail Ring and Pendant
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Colombian Emeralds and Burma Ruby) ranging from rare to the rarest in various hues and color intensities
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

IGI Certified Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring has an opulent look with a Rare Yellow diamond at the centre , ordained by 20 oval Rose
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1905 Edwardian Earrings in 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Red Burmese Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
European round cut and old rose cut diamond, 0.44 carats, F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Rubies: Mounted in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
of fine white diamonds and 8 carats of vivid red Burma no-heat rubies along with 2 eye-catching round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

"Genuine Burmese Jadeite Phoenix" Baikalla Jewelry Signature Neck-Piece
Located in Portland, OR
good luck. 15 total masterfully cut genuine old mine Burmese cabochon imperial green jadeite. With 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bailey, Banks Biddle 1880 Enamel Etruscan Queen Pendant 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
13 European rose cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.39 carats. Ruby Gemstones: Mounted around
Category

Antique 1880s American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art deco style Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Tutti Frutti Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.44 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ring is a modern cocktail ring that is sure to get a lot of
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cats Eye Moonstone Halo Ring with Burmese Rubies in Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Burmese rubies and the unfussy rose gold mounting. This ring is a beautiful example of how a carefully
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cabochon Burma Ruby 2.80 Carat Diamond 0.25 Carat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Cabochon Burma Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring - a true
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.27 Rose Cut Diamond Ring 0.71 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Floral Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
A life like rendition of the magnolia flower, this ring features 0.71 carats of natural Burmese
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold topped with sterling silver and features a beautiful row of luscious rubies and sparkling
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold ruby bezel cocktail ring Cabochon Burma ruby weighing 4 carats Pave diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Ruby and Diamond White Gold Ring Weighing 2.07 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats white gold ruby cocktail ring surrounded two trillion diamonds and melee diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified Burmese Pigeon s Blood Ruby Heart and Rose Cut Round Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
lies a pigeon's blood heart-shaped 1.50-carat Ruby from Burma, radiating passion and adorned with the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Ruby Rose Diamond Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold wrap around Ring set with Burmese Rubies and Rose Diamonds. Overly opulent and
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 5.04 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring showcases the rare beauty of a Burmese ruby, accompanied by an array of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Ruby Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat rose gold ring Cabochon Burma ruby weighing 3 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Burma Ruby Rose Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate burma ruby rose gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect burma ruby rose gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a burma ruby rose gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Iris Fine Jewelry, OGI Ltd and Alex Soldier are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a burma ruby rose gold ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Burma Ruby Rose Gold Ring?

Prices for a burma ruby rose gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,180 and can go as high as $52,663, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,638.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.