Vintage 18K Gold and Ruby Italian Buckle Ring

Circa the 1950’s or 1960’s, this Italian 18k gold ring is a modern take on the buckle ring, a jewelry motif that has been repeatedly seen in various iterations since the Victorian era. This is a trendy, Italian version of a buckle ring, with a billowy shape and two-tone white and yellow gold details. The ring’s form widens at the center of the ring where it appears to fold over, and the shape has a lot of pizzaz as it balloons out. Indentations in the gold represent the holes of the belt, and the buckle is rendered in white gold and adorned with tiny rubies bead seat across the top. The surface of the ring has a pretty Florentine finish. We love seeing the timeless buckle ring reimagined throughout the decades, and the mid-century, Italian elements of this one make it extra special. 

Made popular by Queen Victoria, buckle rings were a favorite motif during the 19th century and have remained in fashion ever since. The buckle symbolizes an unbreakable love held securely in place, and an everlasting connection to loved ones.

The ring contains five natural antique 1 mm rubies. The ring’s band is 1/2” at its widest point and 3/16” at its narrowest. The buckle portion of the ring has a depth of approximately 3/16”. The ring weighs 7.5 grams. Marked 750 for 18k gold, and with the registration number 206AL. Its marks indicate that it is from Alessandria, Italy circa 1944-1968. 

Ring size 5.75; resizable.