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Floral Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Natural Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
: 18ct yellow gold (hallmarked 750) Diamonds: ≈ 1 ct total Natural rubies: ≈ 0.40 ct total Dimensions
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20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Honeycomb Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful vintage 18 karat yellow gold band ring. The center oval Ruby weighs 1.33 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat natural ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mid-Century Bombé Ring with 1.91ct Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Rubies
Located in Great Neck, NY
Yellow Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring showcases a rare 1.91 ct Fancy Yellow‑Brown Diamond of warm, autumnal
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Vintage 1960s Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k G...

Rubies and Diamonds Ring, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 750 Yellow gold - hallmarked with the fineness - 3 rubies, faceted, total
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby and Carré Cut Rubies
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A refined yellow gold 18K ring featuring a central
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 18k Yellow White Gold, Ring, Oval Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - ruby, 1 stone - oval cut - 8.64 x 6.15 x 2.63 mm - stamped 1.34ct - diamonds, 55 stones
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamond Pavé Scrolls
Located in Bergamo, BG
Features: Material: 18kt yellow gold Gemstones: Ruby: 0.73 carats (oval cut) Diamonds: 0.41 carats
Category

20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1940s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.15 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Rubies and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This stunning 18k yellow gold ring showcases alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. Oval ruby ring!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone. Weight: 3 g. Depends from
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Quartz Ring with Yellow Gold inlay set with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold inlay and set with faceted rubies and diamonds. Admire the beauty and craftsmanship of this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Spinner Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Spinner Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Schlumberger Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ruby
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co Vintage Schlumberger Ring with Ruby & Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold 5.96ct. Oval Ruby with 2.45ct. Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring centers a magnificent oval ruby weighing 5.96 carats. The setting is
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents Size 6.75 0.05 Total diamond
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Band Ring with Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Hearts
Located in Bergamo, BG
occasion. Key Features: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Cabochon Ruby (0.60 carats) Diamonds: Pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby with Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby With Diamond Accent Ring Size 5.5 Size 5.5 2.80 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

JAS-21-2244YEL - 14K YELLOW GOLD OVAL RUBY RING with DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
14K YELLOW GOLD OVAL RUBY RING with DIAMONDS Metal: 14K YELLOW GOLD Diamond Info: GH SI DIAMONDS
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rubies’ saturated color. Graded J–K in color, the diamonds enhance the ring’s antique charm, reinforcing
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Yellow Gold Ring with Central Diamond Surrounded by Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This vintage ring features a distinctive combination of diamonds and rubies, set in a classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10.0mm aquamarine and
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bow-Shaped Ring with Ruby and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Rubies: 5.90 carats total Diamonds: 0.40 carats total Design: Bow-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with a 9.0ct Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a 9.0ct Oval Ruby Cabochon Center stone, accented
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 18kt Gold Ring with 3.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond 9.07ct Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring 3.06 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & Ruby Completely Hand Crafted in Our Atelier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Cabochon-Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A striking 18kt yellow gold ring featuring a dynamic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Yellow Gold Ruby Weight - 0.66 carat Diamond Weight - 0.61 carat Ring Size - 7 US
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ruby, Sapphires, and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18kt yellow gold band ring composed of three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
Category

Early 2000s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Central Ruby and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18K yellow gold band ring featuring a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Satin-Finished 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This 18K yellow gold band ring features a unique satin
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bold 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with our stunning 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accents that further
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ruby Navettes and Diamond Pavé
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This sophisticated 18K yellow gold band ring features
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Emeralds
Located in Bergamo, BG
yellow gold Diamonds: 0.50 carats total Colored gemstones (sapphires, rubies, emeralds): 2.98 carats
Category

20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Baguette-Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant band ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with rectangular-cut rubies of an
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Invisible-Set Diamond Center Ruby Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking combination of diamonds and rubies in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Horse Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Horse Ring This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring is
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2010s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ruby Marquise Eye Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating fusion of classic and modern, this 18K gold ring features a marquise-cut natural ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal with Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This stunning 18k yellow gold Ethiopian opal ring will grasp everyone's attention with the reddish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hand-Made Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold With Two Pcs Diamond
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Made Ruby Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone :Ruby Ruby 4.90ct Diamonds: .16ct Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring centers on a richly saturated 1.00 carat oval cut ruby, embraced by a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Openwork Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Emeralds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An exquisite 18k yellow gold openwork ring resembling a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
sapphire, ruby and diamond. The center of the ring showcases a 1 carat rich blue sapphire with a halo of
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ring showcases a vivid 2.85 carat oval ruby, flanked by
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Polki Diamond Band Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful band ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a row of rubies and polki
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.18ct GIA Yellow Diamond and Calibrated Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art Deco ring crafted in platinum and set with a certified 2.18-carat yellow diamond in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
weight 4.10 grams Diamonds weight 0.43 karat Ruby weight 1.35 karat Ring size 7.75 US 16 ITA (all rings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Band Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring made of 5 bands with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and small diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari ruby diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
provides a sleek, modern backdrop that enhances both the ruby’s depth and the diamonds’ sparkle. Dating to
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Mesmerizing 0.65 carat Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating 18K yellow gold ring features a stunning 0.65-carat cushion-cut ruby, surrounded
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring contains 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ring set with a natural oval ruby weighing approximately 1 carat, and 34 mix cut diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
. Center Stone: Ruby .40 carat Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 (can be resized)
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Diamond Ring With Rubies For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of yellow diamond ring with rubies for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 104 vintage examples as well as 107 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of yellow diamond ring with rubies includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, JAG New York and Carrera y Carrera are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, oval cut and brilliant cut yellow diamond ring with rubies for sale. When shopping our range of yellow diamond ring with rubies, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Yellow Diamond Ring With Rubies?

Prices for yellow diamond ring with rubies start at $349 and top out at $960,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,800.

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 Yellow Diamond Ring With Rubies
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.