Sold|$1,120
Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold earrings featuring 66 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60cts total, G color SI clarity accented by 24 baguette cut synthetic rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abalone Shell Malachite Ruby Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 38.52 carat of malachite and 0.71 carat of ruby, the two flowers on top are made out of abalone shell. Truly an eye catching piece. Earrings are set in 14 karat...
Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Dangle Earrings Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Dangle Earrings in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a d...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,250
1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring alternating colorless diamonds with vibrant red rubies cascading down the 14k gold hoop earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
Earring, patch with the typical taste of ancient made in 14 karat yellow gold and silver thousandths from the hands of old Neapolitan artisans. The earring is adorned with rose-cut d...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold heart-shaped hoop drop earrings Two heart shaped ruby weighing 0.80 carat Diamonds weighing 0.23 carats Ruby hue tone color is rose red New Earrings The...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Weighing 1.00 Carat Bezel Set Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 14k yellow gold bezel-set 5mm ruby stud earrings Ruby weight 1.00 carats Width of the earrings 5.85 mm New Earrings Handmade in USA Our team of graduate gemologists carefu...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Abalone Shell Malachite Ruby Dangle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These striking earrings are a true testament to bold and captivating design. With a remarkable combination of vibrant gemstones and meticulous craftsmanship, they are guaranteed to t...
Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Sapphires Rubyes Emeralds Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Peter Lindeman 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Gingerbread Earrings
By Peter Lindeman
Located in New York, NY
These whimsical vintage earrings by Peter Lindeman are crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed as charming miniature Gingerbread figurines.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugarloaf Burma Cabochon Ruby 0.80 Carat Yellow Gold 0.18 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These Sugarloaf Burma Cabochon Ruby stud earrings are a stunning addition to any jewelry collection. Each earring features a vibrant 0.80 carat Ruby set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,000 / set
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Omega Back Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
14K White Gold Vintage Style Diamond, sapphire and Ruby Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ruby Stud Earrings Weighing 0.30 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold round ruby stud earrings Two round ruby measuring 3 millimeters each Ruby hue tone color is fuchsia red Rubies weighing 0.30 New Earrings New Earrings Handma...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings These lovely earrings each feature 11 marquis rubies (3 mm x 2 mm each) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings These lovely earrings each feature 11 marquis rubies (3 mm x 2 mm each) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.86ct Madagascar Ruby Earrings w Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold PE 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
These beautiful stud earrings feature a pair of 2.86 carat weight pear cut ruby gemstones with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. These earrings can b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cabochon
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Featuring Cabochon Cut Bezel Set Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald. Shrimp Style Hoop With Brushed Finish, Rope Texture, And Omega Clip Backs. Finished Weight i...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby Bezel Set Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings Weighing Four Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold Fishhook hoop drop earrings Bezel set cabochon Burma ruby weighing four-carat Ruby hue tone color is of rose red New Earrings Handmade in the USA Fourte...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ruby Stud Earrings Weighing 0.30 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold round ruby stud earrings Two round ruby measuring 3 millimeters each Earrings measuring 0.22" Ruby hue tone color is fuchsia red Rubies weighing 0.30 New Ear...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl with Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
These gorgeous vintage estate earrings features a cultured saltwater mabe pearls with cabochon cut rubies and round Diamond accents. The pearls are set into a solid 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.27 Carat Oval Ruby Brilliant White Diamond Dangle Earrings 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Stone Details: 6 Oval Shape Rubies at 3.27 Carats Total Weight 6 Round Brilliant White Diamonds at 0.43 Carats. Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Fine one-of-a kind...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.44 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Earrings
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic red ruby diamond earrings. 2 octagonal red rubies, each with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.9-3.9mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant / Old European Cut - Nice...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A breathtaking juxtaposition of shapes and colors gives these elegant earrings a commanding appearance. Rectangular posts made from 14K Yellow Gold are accented with a series of squa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond 5.80 Carat Yellow Gold 1.05 Inch Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings, a dazzling fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary style. Crafted with precision in lustrous 14 Karat Yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.10 ct Diamond and Ruby Oval Push Back Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and each of the two weighs 0.9 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Cabochon Rubies and Diamond Hoops
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these stunning 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings, a perfect blend of sophistication and luxury. These earrings are meticulously crafted to bring out the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Buddha Earrings Coral Ruby Diamond 14k Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fabulous pair of retro 1940s era coral Buddha earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The coral is carved in the form of a sitting Buddha measuring 13mm x 10mm.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau 0.10 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold
14ct Yellow & White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings 1.80ct – 12.4g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite pair of ruby and diamond earrings is crafted in 14ct yellow and white gold, combining classic elegance with vibrant colour. Each earring features a pavé arrangement of...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant drop earrings crafted in 14-carat yellow gold, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship that combines the preciousness of natural gemstones with the vibrancy of colored enamel. Th...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Flies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful earrings in the shape of small flies in 14 karat gold and 800 thousandths silver made with precision and entirely by hand by our skilled artisans. The flies have a particul...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bezel Set Burma Ruby Diamond 1.75 Carat 1.6 Inch Long Yellow Gold Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Bezel Set Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Earrings, a timeless and elegant addition to your jewelry collection. Crafted in lustrous 14 Karat Yellow Gold, these e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Matched Burma Rubies Weighing 1.05 Carat 0.20 Inch Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Matched Burma Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, a true testament to timeless elegance and sophistication. Each pair of earrings features two perfectl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Rubies, Diamonds Alternated Inside Out .1.00ct. Natural Ruby Hoop Earrings. Rubies: Rounds, Full Cut. Transparent & Even Red tone. Vivid red colors 1.10cts of round diamonds:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair Round Ruby 0.60 Carat Bezel Set Yellow Gold 0.23 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Pair Round Burma Ruby 0.60 Carat Bezel Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.23 Inch Stud Earrings – a timeless and elegant addition to your jewelry collection. Experience the a...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair Round Ruby 1.20 Carat Bezel Set Yellow Gold 0.26 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Pair Round Burma Ruby 1.20 Carat Bezel Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.26 Inch Stud Earrings – a timeless and elegant addition to your jewelry collection. Experience the a...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matched Cabochon Ruby 1.25 Carat Bezel Set Yellow Gold 0.25 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
The Two Matched Cabochon Burma Rubies Bezel Set 14 karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings are a pair of earrings that feature two identical cabochon-cut rubies from Burma, set in a bezel ma...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matched Cabochon Ruby 1.30 Carat Bezel Set Yellow Gold 0.25 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
The Two Matched Cabochon Burma Rubies Bezel Set 14 karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings are a pair of earrings that feature two identical cabochon-cut rubies from Burma, set in a bezel ma...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Shaped Ruby 0.35 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.25 Inch Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Marquise Shaped Ruby Stud Earrings, a delicate embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious 14 karat yellow gold, each stud features a...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweet Cherry Studs, Pearl and Ruby Cherries, 14K Yellow Gold, June & July Duo
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful little pearls shimmer like satin next to bright red ruby "leaves" on these adorable cherry studs. Wear them alone or in an earring stack next to other favorite earrings! Th...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Carat Oval Treated Ruby Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Post Back This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat Yellow gold .
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fei Liu 0.37ct Ruby, Diamond and Rock Crystal 14K Gold Flower Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Delicately crafted to captivate, these exquisite floral stud earrings celebrate the beauty of nature through fine craftsmanship and luxurious gemstones. Each petal is intricately car...
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
Tiffany & Co. 1950 Retro Modern Earrings in 14k Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of earrings, created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. studios during the post war mid century period, back in th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.24 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond clip post earrings. 30 round rubies with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds in a two row swirl pattern. 18k yellow gold with 14k yellow gold posts and clips 30 round r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Green Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamonds and ruby's in the middle of earrings. 14k yellow gold 2 Emerald cut Cabochon cut deep green Tourmaline, approx. total weight .25cts, VS, 16 x 11.2 x 7.5mm 8 bright red s...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
42.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephants Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Elephant Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Sil...
42.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephants Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Elephant Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
42.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephants Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Elephant Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond Hoop 1.5 Inch Long Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold drop hoop 1.5 inch long earrings Two pear-shaped cabochon rubies weighing 5.37 carat Pave diamond hoops weighing 0.23 carat Rubies hue color is jasper ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby Pave Diamond Circles 3.55 Carats Yellow Gold 1.75 inch Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat yellow gold elongated lever back hoop earrings measuring 1.75 inch by 0.25 inch Six 4.5 to 5 millimeters round Burma rubies weighing 3.20 carats Rubies are naturally m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond 5.65 Carat Yellow Gold Hoop 1.5 Inch Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hoop earrings made of 14 karat yellow gold and featuring pear-shaped Burma cabochon rubies weighing 5.40 carat and diamonds weighing 0.25 carat. The earrings are to be aro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Ruby Gemstone Infinity Long Earring Drops in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These precious ruby infinity designed earrings are so special and sweet! With a genuine pear shaped ruby gemstone set at the bottom of an infinity design drop hand-crafted in 14 kara...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sold|$2,350
Ruby and Diamond Set Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. Featuring .65 carats of fine ruby and .50 carats of brilliant white diamonds, these gorgeous drop earrings are perfect for day or night. Meticulously fa...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$495
Ruby Humming Bird Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) humming bird design earrings each set with one round ruby.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
42.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephants Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Elephant Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
42.60 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephants Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Elephant Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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