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Late-Victorian Diamond Ruby Ring Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
central bezel set diamonds. A stunning oval ruby and early European cut diamond are set in the north-south
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 8.93 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
loaf shaped ruby cabochon. At each side is a line of 4 rose cut diamonds. The beginning of the ring
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
style Memento Mori skull ring made with champleve multicolored enamels, rose-cut diamonds and rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
red with a little pink hue to them. They are highlighted by rose cut diamonds which are rubover set
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring c1950
Located in Firenze, IT
cluster with the central rectangular cut ruby weighing approximately 2 cts and a frame of rose cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Victorian Double Hearts Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold Double Hearts Ring, set with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Cushion Rubies. Finger
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18k Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring Navette Marquise
Located in London, GB
constructed with 18 silver set rose cut diamonds surrounding seven rubies (1ct in total). The vibrant pinkish
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oval Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
color is of rose red The ruby is surrounded by diamonds weighing 0.30 carats Ring finger size 5.5 New
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a stylized flower with collet set foiled back ruby and rose cut diamonds. Mounted in
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut 0.15 Carat Diamond and Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a ruby diamond cocktail ring that is fashioned from 14k yellow gold, diamonds on the
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Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Red Ruby Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
A stunning statement piece designed for casual and formal events! 18k White gold ruby ring in a
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring Size 5.75 JAGi Certified #15063
Located in Washington Depot, CT
12 round rose cut diamonds and 18 square cut rubies set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one old
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

22 Karat Gold Snake Ring with Sapphires, Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Nantucket, MA
22K gold coiled snake ring with rose cut diamonds around the band, pave`set faceted sapphires at
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 1/4 This Ring is available also in 14 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This breathtaking
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Certified 2.59 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Diamond three stone engagement ring, with 0.42 carat pear shape rose cut Diamonds and 0.6 carat round
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luise Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14kt rose and white gold composed of a central pearl surrounded by sapphires and
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gol...

8 Carat Coral Diamond Ruby Platinum and Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
set with an 8 Carat Cabochon Natural Coral, surrounded by 20 Rose cut Diamonds approx. 0.25tcw and 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1900s Antique Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sides of the ring are also set a rose-cut diamond. Height: 13.6 mm, width: 12.2 mm, thickness: about 4
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 6.24 Carat Oval Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful 6.24 carat oval shaped natural Ruby and 1.39 carat rose cut and brilliant cut VS
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Silver over gold Victorian ring featuring a 6mm natural pearl flanked by 2 miner cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Vintage 1940s 10 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage ring is set with a 10ct Ruby Cabochon and is surrounded with 16 diamonds – old cut and
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s 10 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage ring is set with a 10ct Ruby Cabochon and is surrounded with 16 diamonds – old cut and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Edwardian Double Head Snake Ring
Located in Venice, CA
the reverse with ruby eyes and a large Old Mine Cut diamond. The reflected image creates a yin-yang
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Pretty and authentic Art Deco cluster ring featuring rose cut Diamond and ruby custom cut. Entirely
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

French Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose gold of the ring band. 10 perfectly proportioned brilliant cut diamonds surround and highlight the
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Antique 19th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Citrine Topaz Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
14kt Rose Gold Retro mounting with scroll with shank set with a bezel set Diamond and natural
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
gold bezel. The pearl is surrounded by two rows of gemstones: eight rose cut diamonds, eight old mine
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby

Victorian 3.65 CTW Burmese Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period No Heat Burmese ruby and old mine cut diamond navette form ring. Centered by
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alligator Pink Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cocktail ring, 0.02 carat ruby, 3.48 carat round-cut brown diamonds. Set in 18k rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Sarah Bernhardt Diamond Ruby Andre Rambour Ring
Located in London, GB
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Stones: 10 Rose Cut Diamonds 4 Single Cut Diamonds 2 Cabochon Rubies
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring. The oval cut ruby is approximately 0.35 carat, gently accented by 20 rose-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Snake Ring with a Mine Cut Diamond Burma Rubies, c. 1890, American
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique serpent ring with a mine cut diamond mounted in his head and 2 small vivid red unheated
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

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

Estate Certified Natural Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful and important 18K Rose and Silver Cocktail Ring centered with a Sparkling Oval cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
clarity, which is top quality. The ring also has little rose cuts in and around the main stones, which is
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro French 1.70 Carats Old European Cut Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Gold Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French 1.70 Carats Old European Cut Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Gold Tank Ring. Featuring four
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Unheated Ruby Diamond Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
one vivid Natural unheated Ruby, 0,80 ct., and one Sparkling Old mine cut diamond weighing approx
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in yellow gold, comprising one oval cut ruby, two round cur rubies and four
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top 1 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Size
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18k yellow gold silver top 1 carat natural ruby and diamond ring size 6.2 Era: Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Bombe Ring
Located in London, England
rose-cut diamonds set in silver on gold. The underside of the ring is adorned with an ornate pierced
Category

1990s Unknown Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian British Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Hang Engraving
Located in Addison, TX
that lead to a center natural ruby surrounded by period correct old cut diamonds. The Chester British
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold Marquise Cut Ruby 0.31 Carat Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian GIA 2.18 Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k gold ring. Accented by 14 rose cut diamonds, G-H
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
engagement ring has french cut rubies, rose cut diamonds, and an approximate 1 ct old european cut diamond in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Peau D ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
gr. - Diamond 0,60 total carats - Ruby 0,65 total carats DESIGN ERA: Italy circa 1980 RING SIZE: US
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Un-Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous ring set in 18k white gold with natural un-heat ruby and natural full-cut and rose-cut
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1 Carat Pear Cut Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Rubies 0.77 Carats 6 Diamonds 0.05 Carats Ring Size: 7.5, sizeable Rise Above Finger: 6mm Ring Face
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified Burma 3.04 Carat Pigeon s Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
floating rose cut diamonds, and pave diamonds on the ring. Regal ring for a special occasion. Ruby and
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

ARA Ruby Diamond 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One ARA Ruby Diamond 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Halo Ring. Featuring one rose cut ruby weighing
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2010s Turkish Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond ring and ruby you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 44 antique edition and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a rose cut diamond ring and ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, H H Jewels and Iris Fine Jewelry 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 brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose cut diamond ring and ruby, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby?

Prices for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $431 and can go as high as $21,317, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,085.

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 Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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.

Questions About Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.