$1,390Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Ruby with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold studded with ruby with halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Diamond Ruby Necklace 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Bride To Be Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 14K Gold studded with round cut ruby in a diamond studded circle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03ct Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace PD4-16049WRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxurious necklace is inherently sophisticated. Suspended from a sleek 18 box chain, youll find a 14K White Gold pendant measuring 0.50 long by 0.25 wide.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond & Ruby Pendant Necklace PD4-15738WRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricate 14K White Gold pendant measuring 0.75 long and 0.35 wide serves as a stunning focal point on this simple, elegant necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Bear Ruby Eye Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bear Ruby Eye Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold This whimsical brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed as a seated teddy bear with finely textured fur detailing. Two small red gem...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
480 Ct 7 Layer Natural Smooth Ruby Bead Necklace 14k Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 480 Ct 7 Layer Smooth Natural Ruby Bead Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Clasp and carved sapphire and diamond spacer This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 4...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This three-strand pearl necklace, composed of lustrous white pearls, is elegantly fastened by a prominent 14 karat yellow gold clasp featuring vibrant rubies, deep blue sapphires, an...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Glass Filled Ruby Diamond Pendant on a Classic Box Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pendant Design: Ruby Pendant with Diamonds Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: This pendant features 1 Ruby gemstone, weighing approximately 3 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy BH 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ladder Pendant Necklace #25054
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ladder Pendant Necklace- Bold yet refined, this Effy pendant features seven vivid rubies accented by 37 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 CT Natural Ruby 0.15CT Diamond 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 12 mm Chain: 0.5mm Size: 18 Inches Metal: 14K White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Stone Type: 1.20 CT Natural...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ribbon Wrap Heavy Tight Cable Linked Ruby Diamond Necklace 14k 105 Gram*
Located in New York, NY
Cable Tight Ribbon Flat .50ct Natural Emerald cut Ruby necklace. .50ct. Natural Round diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. Baguette & full cuts, Classic blood red Rubies 14kt. Ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 6x4 Pear Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace - 18" Inches
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this 14K white gold necklace, artfully rhodium-plated to enhance its luminous allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby 0.50ctw & Diamond 0.25ctw Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant gemstone pendant features a vibrant oval-cut ruby suspended within a graceful teardrop-shaped frame of sparkling accent diamonds. Crafted in 14k white gold, the openwork...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Black Diamond and African Ruby Pendant with 14k Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k and 14k Black Diamond and African Ruby Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.92ct Ruby & Diamond Pear Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a vivid pear-shaped ruby at its center. The ruby is framed by a halo of sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, enhan...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin and Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an ancient coin accented by rubies. The coin displays historic character and textured detail, while the rubies add ric...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14k yellow gold. The necklace is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$742Sale Price|20% Off
23-Inch Natural Ruby Cube Necklace with 14K Gold Vermeil Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Graduated Natural Ruby Cube Necklace with 14K Gold Vermeil Clasp This exquisite 23-inch necklace features graduated cubes of opaque natural ruby, showcasing rich, deep hues ...
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
$19,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 50.19 Ct Ruby & 3.06 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vivid 14K yellow gold tennis necklace features a continuous line of 71 emerald-cut rubies totaling 50.19 carats, each approximately 6x4 mm, creating a bold sweep of saturated pi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ombre Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Burmese ruby, graduated from deep crimson through pink to pale rose. 18K gold beads spaced through the strand mark the shifts in color. The ombré is the structure; the gold punctuate...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Tiny Ruby Gold Cluster Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Faceted ruby rondelles end to end, with nine small 18K gold bead clusters sitting at center. The red is saturated and even, India ruby, not washed out. The gold lands in one place an...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Filigree Pendant Slide
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant Timeless 14K Pink Gold Antique Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Filigree Pendant featuring 16 rose-cut diamonds and 16 natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Natural Ruby and Diamond Polki Choker Necklace Set in 14k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki), vibrant RUBY, and pearls, all set in 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin and Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an ancient coin accented by rubies. The coin displays historic character and textured detail, while the rubies add ric...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Necklace Details Material: 18K White Gold Pendant; 14K White Gold Chain Chain Length: 16 Inches Pendant Width: 7/8 Inch Total Necklace Length: 16...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 1.58 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.42 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 20 x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dove Ruby Heart Necklace White Diamond Gold Pendant Bird Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Sterling silver dove with a 14k solid gold heart on a gold plated sterling silver chain Gemstone: Ruby and white diamond Color: Silver, gold, and red Design: Sterling silv...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace A 14 karat yellow gold necklace with a strand of 262 ruby beads Approximate Ruby Weight: 21.4 carats Length: 17" Gross Weight: 95.1 grams
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold, Torah Scroll Charm Pendant, 17.8g, Ruby
Located in Stamford, CT
14K Yellow Gold, Torah Scroll Charm Pendant, 17.8g, Ruby A finely crafted Torah Scroll Pendant wonderfully chased having four brilliant rubies. Quite functional and lovely this 14k ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
10.17 Carat Natural Aqua Ruby Diamond 14k Rose Gold Retro Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Retro Art Deco handmade hinged pendant in 14k rose and white gold. 10.17 emerald step cut aquamarine accented with four rubies and 6 round diamonds, white gold under the dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant 1.12cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.12cttw Approx. Ruby Carat Weight: 1.00ct Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .12ct Diamond Color: H Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Antique 14K Gold Ruby Locket, Circa 1890s, Pendant
Located in Upland, CA
About This Locket: This stunning Victorian locket, dating back to the late 1800s, adds a beautiful unique charm to any look. Crafted with three rubies this locket is perfect for pres...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Epic Ruby Rondelle Beaded Necklace with 14k Gold, 16-18"
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Epic Ruby Necklace By Jen Proudman Jewelry Rubies and 14k Gold This is a stunning ruby necklace with graduated rondelle beads (10mm-8mm).
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Natural Ruby Station Chain Necklace for Her in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Natural Ruby Station Chain Necklace for Her in 14k Solid White Gold Studded with Round Cut Ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,306Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 7-RND-0,02-G/VS2A Ruby 15-0,06ct Pink Sapphire 11-0,06ct Weight 3.42 grams Length 47 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tradition...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 1.52 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.42 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 21 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 0.82 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.78 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 25 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 0.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 16 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 0.36 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.32 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.04 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 20 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.25c & Ruby 0.30c Pendant
Located in Sewickley, PA
This pendant appears to be a delicate open-heart design crafted in yellow gold, accented with a row of vivid red rubies channel set along one side of the heart. The ruby and diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pendant With Diamonds 1.58 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.38 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 22 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
The green agate at the clasp is a small surprise, you notice it when you put the necklace on. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (India) Green agate, 2mm (India) 18K gold bead, 3mm x 4mm (US) 14K gold...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant .50cttw 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round Number of Stones: 14 Pendant Material: 14...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
One Contemporary 14 karat yellow gold heart pendant is a contemporary design set with thirteen square cut rubies, ranging from 1.1 to 1.5 millimeters, channel set along two ribbons o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Pansy Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming antique pendant (circa 1890), designed as a pansy flower rendered in 14k gold and set with five old European cut diamonds in silver collet settings accented by a natural, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,788Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamonds Necklace
Located in София, BG
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 45cm in Length Total weight: 3.58 grams Set with: - Ruby Color: Red Cut: Heart Weight: 1.38 ct. - Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Filigree Statement Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bringing together vibrant natural peridot, ruby accents, and sparkling diamonds, this Peridot Necklace features an elegant Filigree Statement Necklace design crafted in solid gold.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby, faceted, in saturated red with 18K gold beads spaced through the strand. The gold appears just often enough to catch light without interrupting the color. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (Ind...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,801Sale Price|20% Off
Customisable Modern Ruby White Diamond White Gold Star Spiritual Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Size 44 Diamond 1-Round 57-0,05-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond 11-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 28-Round-0,3 Т(5)/3C Weight 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing tennis necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length; between two rows of diamonds, an oval ruby ad, as pendant, a drop ruby. This necklace ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Filigree Pendant Estate Designer Jewelry
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold pendant featuring 10 natural round rubies and 16 brilliant round diamonds in a delicate filigree design. Estate piece measuring 3/4 inch long x 3/8 inch wide, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOONSTONE AND RUBY NECKLACE IN 14 KARAT ROSE GOLD. The necklace is an absolute masterpiece of antique Victorian jewelry artist...
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Infinity Station Lariat Drop Necklace 17 1/4" 14k Rondelle Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Cut: Rondelle Bead Color: Pinkish Red Style: Lariat Drop Chain Style: Rolo Necklace Style: Chain ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,766Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Star Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a cabochon star ruby in a vintage drop design. The star ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pastel Rainbow Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Furthermore this 17 inch necklace features: • Sparkling pure gemstones in various shapes and sizes • Freshwater Peals • 14k solid gold beads • 14k solid gold clasp ** please note:...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum and 14K Gold Pearl Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Spaced intermittently with diamond rondelle separators, the pearls lead to a stunning floral centerpiece clasp crafted in platinum and 14K gold. The ornate clasp dazzles with a comb...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond & Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
You can wear this beauty with any outfit during any season of the year. Furthermore this necklace includes: • Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. • large 14K solid gold clasp (18x14mm) wit...
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,433 / item
Moi Luna Gold Diamond Ruby Brooch and Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.72g Gold(18K) : 1.25g Rose-cut Diamond : 5.73ct Gemstone : Ruby, Cultured Pearls 925 Silver There's beauty in asymmetry, and the gorgeous Luna brooch and necklace is t...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Edith 14K Yellow Gold Square-Cut Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless, and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Pendant. This Pendant is made up of Square-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Ruby (3...
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.