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,...
Emerald Shaped Ruby Four Marquise Diamond 3 Carat 1.35 Inch Yellow Gold Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Emerald Shaped Pink Ruby Gold Earrings, one kind of earrings with emerald cut bezel-set ruby and spaced by marquise-shaped diamonds, a true masterpiece of e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Post Back This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat Yellow gold .
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.20ctw Ruby Emerald & Diamond Dangle Drop Chandelier Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Emeralds- Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Vibrant Green Color - 0.80-1.0ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies- Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 5x3.8mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1940's Italian Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings in Yellow Gold - 18K & 14K Yellow Gold, Italy, circa 1940
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Bezel Set Pear Yellow Sapphires Rubies Diamonds 14 Karat Gold 0.80 Inch Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite pair of handcrafted drop earrings, a true testament to luxury and sophistication. Meticulously crafted from 14 Karat Yellow Gold, these elegant earrings feat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.50 Carats Diamond Ruby Platinum Yellow Gold Pear Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed with a bezel set diamond surmount Suspending an articulated linkage of additional bezel set diamonds Terminating as a pear shaped drop with concentric halos a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamonds, Blue Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. Stud earrings in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with blue sapphire, emerald and ruby cabochons and spots ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ruby 0.30 Carat 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
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Australian Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shapely dangle earrings in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a yellow gold stud in diamonds and rubies linked by a gold chain to a pearl that is closed in a white gold "cage" ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Matched Oval Cabochon Ruby 4.11 Carat Yellow Gold 0.31 x 0.26 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
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Yellow Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Spiral Earrings – Made in USA, 22K Yellow Gold, Small Swirl, Dangling
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Small spiral drop earrings in 22K yellow gold featuring ruby stones, made by Bracken Jewelers.
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,500 / item
Fleur Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
We offer three metals, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold. These earrings will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks, contact us to find out more.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby with Diamond Accent Drop / Dangle Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby With Diamond Accent Drop / Dangle Earrings 3.43 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Bulgari Vintage 1.38 Carat Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.92 carat ruby and 0.65 carat sapphire, 0.64 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold earrings by Bulgari / Bvlgari; part of our divers...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.5 Carat Oval Natural Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the beauty and elegance of these stunning stud earrings, featuring a captivating combination of a 3.5 carat oval ruby and 1.2 carat brilliant cut diamonds. Expertly crafte...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,892
Ruby and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
The two Rubies are connected by fine gold jump rings with a round brilliant cut diamond rub-over set in between, making the total approximate diamond weight 0.78ct in both earrings,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.78ctw Ruby & 0.85ctw Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings Set In 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
Exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow & white gold, these vintage-inspired drop earrings showcase a captivating blend of geometry and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
0.08 Carat White Diamond 0.06 Carat Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Dragonfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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 Silver
Emerald Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .42ct 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut
Located in Dearborn, MI
Emerald Diamond Halo Single Stud Earring .42ct 14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Features a Gorgeous .30ct Genuine Natural Oval Cut Emerald Gemstone This is for a Single Earring, Not a Pa...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Art Nouveau Style 0.26 Carat White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Hoop Snake Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of Central Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.54ct Ruby Dangles w Diamond Accents in 14k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Item Type: Earring Center Stone: Ruby Treatment: Filled Weight: 1.54cts (2) Head size: 7x5mm Cut: Emerald Hardness: 9 Origin: Madagascar Metal: 14k/5.20g Diamonds S/I GH: 92/0.52cts...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,885
Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Top gem bright sparkly red Rubies surrounded by bright full cut diamonds. Classic and comfortable. Excellent condition, no repairs or defects. Looks great on the ear. 14k Yellow gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have two 0.30 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies (0.60 Carats in total).
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.42 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Agate, 1...
Gemstone Leaf Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage gemstone leaf earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 2.90 Carat White Diamond Ruby Opal Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Clip-On Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.42 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
0.30 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. They have 0.40 carats of Emeralds and Rubies, and cultured pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Chalcedony Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Y...
Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald Ruby Chalcedony Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Y...
0.10 Carat Ruby Pink Coral Amethyst White Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.35 Carats of White Diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
Art Deco Style Emerald Amethyst Citrine Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Flies Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Stud Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire...
GIA Certified 16.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Four round brilliant cut diamonds are nestled in between the gemstons on each earring. These exquisite earrings are a testament to timeless elegance, blending a dazzling array of gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 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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