1930s 3.30 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.30 carat Burmese ruby and 1 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold line bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co 1.08 Carat Ruby And 0.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 1.08 Carat Ruby And 0.23 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.08 Carat RUBY Number of...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Georgian Halo Ring -18k Cush 3.92ctw Antique Size 5 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Era: Georgian Date: 1850s - 1860s Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.50ct Cut: Rectangular Cushion C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 5X3 MM Ruby and 1/7 Cttw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Drape your ears in the opulence of these 10K yellow gold stud earrings, each centered with a mesmerizing 5x3 mm pear-cut natural ruby. Untreated for authenticity, the ruby's deep red...
White Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.59 Carats Ruby and Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - M, US - 6 1/2 1.59 Carats Ruby 10/0.70 Carats Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Enamel Two-Tone Gold Toucan Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
The toucan is perched on a diamond studded branch. 149 single cut H-I-J diamonds Approximate 1.20 carats 1 round cabochon ruby Approximate .20 carats 18k yellow gold 18k white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K YG Panther Bangle Bracelet 0.4 Carat Ruby and 6.15 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.4 Carat RUBY Number of Stones: 4 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 1.95 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 48 Color: I Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22.00 Carat Ruby 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 22.00 Carat Oval Shape Ruby 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 22 Carat RUBY Number of Stones: 60 Shape: Oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K YG Panther Bangle Bracelet 0.4 Carat Ruby and 6.15 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.4 Carat RUBY Number of Stones: 4 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 1.95 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 48 Color: I Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Round 1 ct Opal and Ruby Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Meatl and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: OpalMain Stone Color: Milky with high Play of ColourMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 6m...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Spectacular 6 Carats Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - J, US - 5 1/4 6.84 Carats Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.33 Carat Ruby Round Diamond White and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Ruby Gemstone: 5.18 Carats 4 White Round Diamonds: 0.15 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 4.10 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1 ct Burma Ruby Ballerina Ring, 2ct Diamonds, 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Currently in a size 6.5 and can be resized. Gemstone: Burma ruby Weight: 1 carat (approximately) Measurement: 6.28 x 6.37 x 3.37 mm Gemstone: Diamond Weight: 2 carats total Color: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified 0.82 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS, 0.25 CARATS 8 TAPERED DIAMONDS, 0.25 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY, 0.82 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, Red Introducing our exquisite unisex ring wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4 Carat Diamonds and 9 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 9 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 6 Shape: Oval Shape Gemstone 2: 4 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 132 Color: G Clarity: SI Shap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 1.30 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K YELLOW GOLD 6 DIAMONDS 0. 11 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.30 CARATS AGL LAB CERTIFIED Experience the timeless elegance of our Meandros Legacy ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.5 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 1 Ct Dancing Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
2.5 Ct Natural Marquis Ruby & 1 Ct Dancing Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Ring Size 6 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1 carat natural Marquise Ruby with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Ct Natural Emerald, 1 Oval Ruby Cocktail Marquise Shape Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This amazing cocktail ring is truly eye-catching and features approximately 2 carats of natural emerald stones. There are 9 fine quality oval-shaped emerald stones, all perfectly mat...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Band Ring 18k Gold. Very high quality ring featuring approx 1 carat of rubies and fine diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GCS 3.5 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Yellow Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring is the perfect engagement ring. Ruby symbolises passion and love. Ring size: I - 4 ½ - 48 ½ Weight: 5,87 gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Stones: 1 Ruby • Cut Cushion •...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Green Onyx 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro
Located in New York, NY
They have exquisite red color. The rubies are approximately 7mm by 5mm by 3mm and approximately 1 Carat each.
Ruby, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the passionate allure of this 18K white gold pendant, exquisitely plated with black rhodium for a modern touch. The structure of this open-heart marvel is brillia...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds and Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds are bright and white tapered baguettes totaling 1 carat and the Ruby’s total weight approx 1 carat as well.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco 1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 1.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Ruby Shape: French Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight *1 ruby has ...
Ruby, Platinum
14k Gold 1 CT Oval Cut Ruby Solitaire Pendant Necklace Minimal July Birthstone
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a 1 carat oval-cut natural ruby, this July birthstone necklace embodies timeless sophistication and vibrant beauty.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 33.60 Carats Rubies 4.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 1 Natural Rubies of 33,60 carats, in perfect cut, extra fine quality, and Natural Diamonds of 4,50 carats, F-G color VS clarity, very spark...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 1 7/8cttw Diamond and Round Red Ruby Open Swish Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish curved open design gives these classic hoops a modern artistic edge! Crafted from cool 18k white gold, everything about this pair screams glamorous. All along the center an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Minimalist 1 Ct Heart-Shaped Natural Ruby Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant necklace features a 1-carat heart-shaped natural ruby, approximately 5.6x5 mm in size, set in a 14K yellow gold three-prong heart setting.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Ruby Rondell Pendant, 16 Carat, Contemporary Design
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Total Length: 1" Width: .5" Ruby: 16 carats Pictured with 18k Oval Link Chain, sold separately Made in U.S.A.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond GIA Certified No Heat 3.64 Carat Pear Shape Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ruby is pear shape and has the spread of a 1.30 carat plus size, although it is right under 1 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet 0.02 Carat Ruby & Turquoise 8.5x4.8 MM
Located in New York, NY
Style: Tubogas Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.02 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 2 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: TURQUOISE 8.5*4.8 MM Number of Stones: 1 Dimension: 6.5*...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified 1.97 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 102 DIAMONDS 1.237 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.97 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, RED Indulge in the allure of this remarkable creation, Eternal Rose, designed t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 38 DIAMONDS 0.30 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY 1.07 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, RED Introducing our captivating The Eternal Whirl Ring, featuring a captivating ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Captivating 6.19ct Ruby Gemstone - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Certified by GIA, this remarkable stone promises quality and authenticity, ensuring that you invest in a gemstone of lasting beauty and value. Stone: 1 pc of Ruby Stone carat weigh...
Ruby
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Bangle Bracelet with 0.2 Carat Ruby
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.2 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 2 Dimension: 5.75*0.5*0.18IN Weight: 34.4 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 5J195...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.00 Carat F, VS-1 Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Red Rubies Stackable Eternity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
A classic beauty never ending, 1 carat of red rubies set to perfection in a hand crafted stackable 18k yellow gold eternity band, 2.3 mm wide, stackable collection, made in New York ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$336Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Ct Pear Shaped Ruby Half Eternity Band in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features pear shaped natural ruby, totaling 1 carats, bezel-set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Round Diamond Halo 18K Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Halo Stud Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold and Yellow Gold (two-tone) Closure: Push-back post Total Weight: 3.77 grams Earring Face: Approximately 11...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: White Gold Gemstone: 2 Pear Shaped Rubies approx 4 carats 2 Pear Shaped Diamonds Approx 1.40 Carats 10 Round Rubies approx 1 carat Round Cut Diamonds approx 1.95 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,749Sale Price|21% Off
2.12 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Earrings Studs in 18k White Gold .
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 2.12 carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & 1 Carat Diamond with Solid 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. No Heat 6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 5.94 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby and 1 Carat Total Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 75 Carat Oval Shape Ruby Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of classic design with this exquisite ruby bangle. Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 75 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 150 Shape: Oval Shape Size...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luminous 0.70 carat Ruby and Natural Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color: Red Clarity grade: N/A Side stone: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.10 Carat Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Gem circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with five Round Brilliant Natural Rubies (approx 1 carat) & 8 Natural Diamonds (approx .10 Carat) F-G in color and VS-SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Octagonal Frame Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal Frame Diamond and Ruby Ring Description: This architectural statement ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 1-carat oval ruby with a vibrant red ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.46 Carat Red Spinel 1 Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.46 Carat Red Spinel 1 Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Features a triple-drop chandelier silhouette composed of alternating round, oval, and emerald-cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.46 Carat Red Spinel 1 Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.46 Carat Red Spinel 1 Ct SI/H Diamond Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Features a triple-drop chandelier silhouette composed of alternating round, oval, and emerald-cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 1-carat oval cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.43 carats of 18 accent round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.23 ct Certified No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
. - Primary Stone: Ruby (1 stone) - Carat Weight: 4.23 carats - Secondary Stone: Diamond - Carat Weight: 0.73 carats - Stone Cut: Mixed (42 stones) - Diamond Color and Clarity:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch 100 full-cut round brilliant diamonds measuring approximately 1.3-1.8mm each Approximately 2.00 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Oval Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18-karat diamond and ruby ring is made from 4.1 grams of gold. This ring is adorned with VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 72 diamonds totaling 0.58 carats, and 1 oval-shaped r...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby Diamond Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a wonderfully sculptural buckle ring in 18 karat gold with approximately 1 carat of rubies and a 12 point brilliant diamond.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At its center are two vivid oval Pigeon Blood rubies, prized for their exceptional color and brilliance: Ruby 1: 1.56 carats, measuring 7.18 x 5.99 x 4.10 mm Ruby 2: 1.60 carats, m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is an 18-karat diamond and ruby ring which is adorned with VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 2 half-moon-shaped diamonds totaling 0.44 carats, and 1 oval-shaped ruby totaling 4...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby and Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 18-karat diamond and ruby ring is made from 3.7 grams of gold. This ring is adorned with VS2, G color diamonds, made out of 40 diamonds totaling 0.39 carats, and 1 marquise-shap...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Gold - 1990s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
The band features a continuous, shimmering pattern alternating between natural red rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds. The ring boasts approximately 1 carat of natural rubies paired ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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.
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.