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Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Size: 6.5 Total gross weigth: 8.82 grams.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian ruby pearl 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian 18k yellow gold ring from the 1910s showcases 19 brilliant rubies alongside luminous
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Cultured Pearl Cluster Diamond and Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 18.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~5.3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Infinity love ruby and diamond ring in 18k gold, natural pearls
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique infinity ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The infinity motif (a horizontal figure 8) is
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.8 Carat Ruby Pearl 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation atop a split 18K shank is truly a one-of-a kind design showing the colors of white, gold, and ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make any size. Box is not
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Solid 18K Rose Gold Pearl & Ruby Womens Dress Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Cultured Pearls. Completely made from Solid Rose 18k Gold. On the inside of the shank you will find some
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold

Eostre White South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This ring comes with a massive 16.5mm White Australian South Sea Pearl. We were experimenting with
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl & Multi Color Sapphires Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl & Multi Color Sapphires Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Tahiti South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.31ct Ruby and Pearl Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and pearl ring in gold, comprising one round cut ruby and two pearls, set to a band of 18
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a Golden South Sea Pearl and Ruby Pendant Ring in 18K Rose Gold. The idea behind this piece
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified Vintage Thai Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Thai ( heated ) ruby ring with old cut diamonds and pearls with French hallmark
Category

Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified Vintage Thai Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Thai ( heated ) ruby ring with old cut diamonds and pearls with French hallmark
Category

Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Gold Figaro Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl – 6.9g
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique Italian ring in Figaro chain style, crafted in 750 (18k) yellow gold. Set with ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 20th Century Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This contemporary ring from the 20th century is crafted in 18K gold and features Diamonds, a ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Eostre White Colour South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 16.7 mm round white colour south sea pearl, ruby and diamonds ring in 18k white gold. This is a
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Opal Pearl and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A truly elegant one of a kind Ring, A pear shape opal a cabochon ruby as well as a round pearl are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond, 0.18 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and well-made vintage Bvlgari 18k yellow gold, diamond, pearl, cabochon ruby & sapphire ring. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

18K Rose Gold Flower Ring with Mother-of-Pearl, Rubies, and Sapphires
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant and contemporary, these 18K rose and white gold drop earrings feature a refined interplay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Tsavorite Fish Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Tsavorite Fish Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Round Brilliant Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate, Gold

Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
the ring is full of Diamonds and Rubies pave except for the claws. It is a big and unique cocktail
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luxle Natural South Sea Pearl/Ruby and VS Diamond 18K Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement moment with the Luxle South Sea Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Engagement Ring in
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Rhodium, White Gold

South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite and Cabochon Ruby Frog Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Tsavorite 1.75 carats and Cabochon Ruby 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

15mm South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliance and sparkle to the ring. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 6.50 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Ruby Ring in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made 18ct rose gold ring Featuring an Australian South Sea pearl set with over 100 rubies
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White South Pearl Ring Set 18K White Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & White South Pearl Ring Set 18K White Gold & Silver Two tone gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Heart Shape Ruby & Multi Color Fancy Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

Bochic “Orient” Black Pearl & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Bla...

Modern Rubies Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Second hand gold ring, its setting forms a swirl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mabe Pearl Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940s, this stunning cocktail ring features a 12mm Mabe pearl surrounded by ten
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Oval Shape Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Small 18K Gold, Ruby and Pearls
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Ring in 18 Karat Gold. This is a striking and ornate ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Serenity Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
faceted rubies approx. 0.09cts cultured pearls Ring size can be customised and price might be adjusted
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modernist Golden South Sea Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Unique modernist ring. It is a lyra shaped ring in blackened 18 KT gold holding a Golden south-sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.50 Carat Natural Ruby, Diamond and Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.50 Carats of Natural Rubies and Diamonds. The ring is set
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
R8218 1 Tahitian Pearl 12.5mm 156 round Rubies & Pink Sapphires = 8.38ct 18k White Gold with black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring 40 Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Rose Sapphires, Opal, Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rose Cut Fancy Color Sapphires, Opal, Ruby & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sap...

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Pearl Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
yourself and your loved one 18K Gold Ring 4010504000117 "Nickel Free,Gold 18 K,Weight 41.88 g, Size 17mm
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Carnelian Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile. Shapes attached to gold rings dangle lightly on the hand, their
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, ...

Modern Rubies Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This second-hand yellow gold ring features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
- 1.13cts of Rubies - 0.8cts of Diamonds - 18K White Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18...

Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Serenity Index Finger Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearl
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
faceted rubies approx. 0.30cts cultured pearl Ring size can be customised and price might be adjusted
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colourful Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
and white pearl, set in 18 karat rosé gold -a sophisticated shade of gold, between yellow and rose
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3ct Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Multi Gemstone Gold Ring 0.3 Carat Diamonds Saphire Ruby Emerald and Pearls ca. 1930 This
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Ruby Kite Shape Cowned On 13.6 mm South Sea Pearl 18K Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
whiite diamonds on the side. The ring is manufactured in 18K gold. The details of the white diamond are
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1880 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
An European Victorian ring with rubies and pearls. Beautiful and delicate antique ring, created in
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 18 K Gold It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Moonstone Ruby 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Rose Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold pearl and ruby ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 29 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold pearl and ruby ring from Alexander of Beverly Hills, Studio Rêves and Wendy Brandes — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring?

Prices for a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,430.

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.