Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
Pretty pair of vintage diamond cluster earrings set in solid 18k Gold. They are set with Natural Ruby and with two large Round Brilliant cut Diamonds in the center graded color G cla...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Ruby Sunburst Earrings with Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:1.79gms, Diamond:6.32cts, Silver:17.2gms, Ruby:5.9cts, Size: 67X33MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Pearl Tassel Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.91g, Diamond:4.08ct RUBY:18.83Cts, PEARL:15.25Cts Size: 121X11MM"
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$4,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Ruby & Diamond Floral Drop Huggie Earrings in 18K White Gold 3.94 Carats
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop hoop earrings feature 10 oval & square cut rubies totaling 3.94 carats, set in rich 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Topaz Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings by Gustaf Dahlgren 1900.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Antique Swedish Arts and Craft topaz earings, gold, silver rubies and diamond. Made circa 1900.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold These majestic heart-shaped earrings embody romance and refinement, expertly crafted in 14K white gold. Each heart motif is ad...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Ruby and Baguette Diamond Swirl Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling celebration of bold romance and refined craftsmanship, these 18K yellow gold earrings feature two richly saturated, heart-shaped rubies totaling approximately 3.49 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,338Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings Caged In Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.34g,D:2.02ct,SI:11.5g RUBY:60.75ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
5.21 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold This gorgeous pair of Ruby earrings are sure to draw all eyes on you.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Rubies - 6 Carats Rose Cut Multi Color Sapphires - 7.5 Carats From Sri Lanka ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 5.2 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat White Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k White Gold 5.2 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat White Diamonds Stud Earrings.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
0.73 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.73 carats of round shape 2 red rubies, surrounded by a double row of 88 brilliant round diamonds weighing 1.11 carats and made in 18-karat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian Emerald Sapphire Ruby Stripe Earrings Gold 18k 3.30ctw Pierced/Clip-Ons
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .68ctw Cut: Square Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.0...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,416Sale Price|20% Off
17.48ct Rosecut Diamonds Dangle Earrings With Ruby In 18k yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.572g,D:17.48ct,SI:26.134g RUBY GLASS FILD:8.19ct
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.98 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.98 carats of oval cut 2 red rubies, surrounded by a double row of 72 brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.48 carats and made in 18-karat ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Organic Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.88 carats with Yellow Sapphire 3.09 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 13.95 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of earrings are fun and glamorous! They feature 4.26 carats of oval cut rubies and 0.76 carats of VS quality round cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 4.85 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18k white gold. 36 accent diamonds weigh 2.22 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 9.05 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made in 18k white gold. 36 accent diamonds weigh 3.27 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,362Sale Price|20% Off
Sliced Geode Earrings Accented with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.75g, Silver:10.83g Diamond:1.3ct GEODE:72.5Cts, RUBY:0.8Cts Size: 52X27MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Century 4.00ct Ruby Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
These striking 1950's Mid-Century cluster earrings feature approximately 4.00 carats of vibrant rubies, beautifully arranged in a classic floral-inspired cluster design and set in ri...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,797Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Black Onyx Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:13.898g, Diamond:4.722ct, Ruby:116.9ct, ONYX BLACK:2.20ct Size: 76X15MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British hallmarks on the sticks: maker's H&W, 750, Birmingham, year letter not clear. Hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic Orient 22ct Natural Ruby & Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 14 carat Natural Blue, Pink, Orange, White, Yellow, Green Sapphires From Sri Lanka 8 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
1.20ct Diamonds and oval ruby halo stud earrings in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.20ct Diamonds and oval ruby halo stud earrings in 18k white gold. Ruby natural unheated oval shape total weight 0.80ct.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.16 Carat Pear Cut Ruby Gemstone Earrings 1.2 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Code :- SEE-1570 Gross Wt. :- 3.78 gm 18k Gold Wt. :- 2.70 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.23 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 4.16 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylized 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Clip On Earrings, Rubies Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ruby, sapphire and diamond earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings, Simple and Elegant, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This flower earrings are absolutely beautiful and simple. The earrings are set in 18k Yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Diamond Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Emerald Shapes - 14 Carats Multi Color Diamonds - 1.50 Carat Colors : Gray, Black, Whi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
6.85ct Ruby Sapphire Cabochon Dangling Earrings in 18K Rose White Two-tone Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 6.85ct Cabochon Sapphire Ruby Dangling Earrings in 18K Two-tone Rose & White Gold, a mesmerizing fusion of color and elegance that will elevate your sty...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
Classic Natural Ruby Halo Diamond Wedding Stud Earrings in Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Wedding Earrings in 18K Gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of earrings suitable for any occasion to complete your outfit.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Iconic Atlas Hoop Earrings circa 1995
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Time and Timing, the iconic Tiffany & Co. Atlas collection explores the significance and value of this precious commodity. Each of these stunning earrings features 24 square cut ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pink Tourmaline Victorian Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 18K/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
These earrings feature a mesmerizing combination of vibrant pink rubies, sparkling diamonds, and the lustrous pink tourmaline, all set in a luxurious 18K gold and 925 sterling silver...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,224Sale Price / set|20% Off
Faceted Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Hanging Long Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Faceted Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Hanging Dangle Earrings with 18k Yellow Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Dual Finish Button Round Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Natural Inclusions - 4.7mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k Backs Wei...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Pigeon Blood 3.42 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Thai Princess‑Cut Ruby Cts 2.51 and Diamond Cts 0.50 Hoop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in 18k gold (6.71 grams), these hoop earrings glow with 38 round diamonds totaling 0.50 cts and 52 princess‑cut rubies totaling 2.51 cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.4ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Exceptional oval natural ruby diamond stud earrings, halo diamond in 18k gold A Bold Symphony of Color and Clarity – For the Modern Heirloom Collector Elevate your elegance with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ruby Floral Clip Earrings, 18K Gold, Circa 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A STUNNING PAIR OF SUPERB ORIGINAL VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. EARRINGS WITH GORGEOUS RUBIES IN A SPECTACULAR FLORAL MOTIF SETTING IN 18 KARAT GOLD.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Emerald, Ruby, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,328Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Black Onyx Tassel Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold:2.07g Diamond:3.345ct SiIver:11.131g Ruby:151.55ct Black Onyx:1.8ct
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2.6 Carat Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood red Earring Martini Studs 18k Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GRS Certified 2.6 carat pair of intense red Rubies, Burma, red Pigeon Blood set in 18k yellow gold Martini stud earrings.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby Circular Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The rubies are bezel set into 18k yellow gold. These are fun earrings which can be worn with jeans in the day and look fabulous out that night.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings 2 pear shape rubies approximately 1.95 cts pave round cut diamonds approximately 6.00 cts Back Type: Clip On Measurements: 1.5" long Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,528Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Tassel Dangle Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.52g, Silver:7.72g Diamond:2.88ct, Ruby:87.9ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,176Sale Price|20% Off
Aventurine & Ruby Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.61g, Silver:8.84g Diamond:2.92ct Aventurine:34.9Cts, Ruby:2.75Ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Ruby Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.47g, Diamond:2.88ct, Silver 7.08gm, Ruby:144.13ct, Emerald:23.45ct"
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Ruby Halo Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K White Gold Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Door Knockers Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb "door knocker" earrings are a breathtaking masterpiece that beautifully showcases the designer's iconic style and attention to detail. Crafted by the renowned jewelry ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Half Hoop Earrings in 18k & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18k and 14k Yellow Gold Beautiful and elegant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings feature One Round Emerald, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Target Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
An elegant pair of Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby target stud earrings set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Contemporary Green Tourmaline Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings features spade or heart-shaped, intricately carved green tourmalines at their center, accented with sparkling diamonds and vibran...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blooming Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds Clip On Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Round cut ruby and sapphire studs with diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,703Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.73 Carat Ruby Multi Sapphire Stud Earrings 1.70 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.73 carats ruby multi sapphire and 1.70 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,260Sale Price / set|20% Off
Floral Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Lever-Back Closure 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Floral Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Lever-Back Closure 18k Two Tone Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 with Tsavorite Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 carats with Tsavorite 3.60 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 20.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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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