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
14K Yellow Natural Ruby & .06 CTW Natural Diamond Heart 18" Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 0.06 carat 18" Heart Necklace 1 Round Ruby weighs 0.20 carat AA Quality, 3.0mm 16 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.06 carat F/...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Huggie Earrings
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Beautiful 14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Huggie Earrings These stunning 14K pink rose gold huggie earrings feature 46 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats, paired with 2 ova...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
The stones are set in white gold. Stones: 1 natural ruby approx. 1.3 carats 30 round brilliant diamonds approx. 1.1ctw I-J/VS-SI Dimensions: Face of ring is approx. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$12,880Sale Price|30% Off
Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful bracelet featuring just under 10 carats of fancy pear shape and full-cut diamonds, complemented by 1 carat of ruby and 1.25 carats of emerald, all set in 18K white gold.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Ruby Diamond Cocktail 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Highlighted features include: A magnificent 1-carat pear-shaped ruby, radiating with intense color and allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Drop Earrings with 5.03ct Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The Tutti Frutti earrings are mounting in shimmering 18k yellow gold and measure 1.25" in length. 2 Burmese Sapphires weighing 2.05 Carat 1 Colombian Emerald weighing 0.97 Carat 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Large Ruby diamond cocktail ring 18Kt gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamonds are totalling 1 carat and ruby is 3 carats. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Designer Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring. Featuring a stunning natural ruby weighing 1 carat, this ring is surrounded by 44 brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold cocktail ring featuring one natural oval ruby nearly 1 carat surrounded by brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dangly Burma Ruby Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Chain Length: 18" or 16" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: G Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Bold Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold bold designer ring featuring a round amethyst center stone, surrounded by 0.50 carats of white sapphires and 1 carat of rubies. Top width 3/4 inch, size 5, weighs 11 g...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Exceptional Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - M 1/2, US - 6 1/2 0.80 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamonds
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Womens Size 6.75 Cocktail Mozambique
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 9.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 22.19 cm Width: 16.0 cm Height: 8.81 cm 1: Primary St...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 950 Dangling Natural Ruby Emerald and Diamond Earring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Dangle Earrings Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 13.7 Grams 1: Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Carat Weight: 2.37 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum
1925 Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
Platinum Ring size 6.75 Gram weight: 5.42 grams 1925 Art Deco 1= 6.94 carat cushion cut ruby 2 = 0.64 cttw, baguette cut, VS1 clarity, H/I color diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
C1880 18K Five Stone Half Hoop Ruby Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gemology: The total weight of the 5 rubies = 1 carat.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
The system of hanging is with nail with safety clip. Total weight of rubies : 1 carat approximately. Diameter : 24,2 mm, thickness : 7,5 mm approximately.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Green Enamel Fish Ruby Eye Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k yellow gold 1 Ruby Total Carat Weight: ~0.03 carats Brooch Measurements: 1.30" long, 1.25" wide Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Condition: Preowned, Exce...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 1 carat approx. Diamonds 0.80 carat approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 0.23ct Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 1 stone Ruby Main stone carat weight: 0.17ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Red Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 4 stones Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 (resizing available) Total Weight: 2 Grams Ring Height: 9.4 mm Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: 1 Ruby Shape: Oval ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - H, US - 4 1/4 1.55 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Hummingbird with Ruby Eye Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamond Count: 9 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.30 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS 1 Marquise Red Ruby: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.54 ct No Heat Burmese Ruby Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K YELLOW GOLD 18 DIAMONDS 0. 69 CARATS 1 BURMA NO HEAT RUBY 1.54 CARATS AGL CERTIFIED Introducing the Ruby Screw Ring, a captivating piece that seamlessly combines classic be...
Ruby
Luxurious Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Baguette Cut Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the sparkle, a total of 1 carat of rich baguette and tapered baguette rubies add a bold pop of vibrant color, enhancing the necklace’s timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval and Round Ruby Diamond Panther Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available) Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Height: 14 mm Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 Oval, 29 Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring In Platinum, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
This captivating ring centers on a vibrant, natural unheated Burmese ruby of exceptional color and clarity weighing approximately 1.50 carats , the octagonal step cut ruby radiates a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Created in 18K white gold and strictly selected, this stunning ring features over 1 carat of Burmese rubies and 0.20 carats of diamonds, releasing luminous sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL No Heat Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ruby 1: 3.51 carats, Oval, Deep Red- No Heat (AGL Certified) Ruby 2: 2.62 carats, Oval, Deep Red Heated(AGL Certified) Certificate: AGL Report #147...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Modern Silver 1ct Diamond and Ruby Snake Fashion Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 1 Carat Diamond and Ruby Snake Fashion Ring intertwines elegance and bold design, creating a captivating piece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
1ct Natural Rubies Enamel Estate 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate vintage enamel bone deco 1 carat natural round ruby ring. Ruby plate is interchangeable to optional necklace wear.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$528Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$528Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.05 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 10 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.16 carats R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Milgrain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 15.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 8.5 mm Height: 3.6 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby Pri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch Pin, Boxed, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
The brooch is set with six diamonds with a total approximate weight of 1 carat. Gemstones: Oval ruby: 6.5 × 5 mm Two sapphires: 3.3 mm each Presented in a fine period-correct jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Oval Red Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet Milgrain Setting
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 7.75 mm Height: 2.75 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1ct Ruby and 1ct Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with 1 carat round ruby and 1 carat of brilliant diamonds / Made in Italy 1980s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Ring with Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - K, US - 5 1/8 3.37 Carat Rubies (Total Weight)
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Designer Ruby & Black Diamond Poker Casino BlackJack Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications: Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 1 Carat Brilliant Round Rubies: Natural Round Rubies Black Diamonds: Accent Stones Ring Size: 10.75 (Sizing available) Top Width: ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond (1) 0.57 carat, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 2.67 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.31 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$576Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
Often referred to as the "King of Gems," the ruby represents passion and courage, while the flanking hearts make this an ideal choice for an anniversary gift, a promise ring, or a ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Horse Pin Brooch with 1.95ct Diamonds 0.66ct Ruby 0.3ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 0.66 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 22 Gemstone 2: 0.3 Carat Emerald Number of Stones: 10 Gemstone 3: 1.95 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 65 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds & Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K white gold pendant with chain with a total weight of 8.24 grams, 28 diamonds with a total weight of 1.28 carats, and 1 ruby with a total weight of 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$574Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.69 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 18 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ruby Diamond Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Riviera Necklace with 8.8ct Oval & Round Diamonds and 71ct Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Style: Riviera Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 71 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 142 Shape: Oval Shape Gemstone 2: 6.3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 18 Color: I Clarity: I1 Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.52 carats Ruby M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18K YG Cuff Bracelet Earrings & Ring Set 0.18ct Diamonds 0.08 Ruby
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.02 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.12 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 6 Color: I Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold, Ruby and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Item #: R-21295 Country: Most likely England Circa: 1895 Size: 8.75 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) Materials: 1 old min...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Square Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.