$10,104Sale Price|20% Off
Alternating Ruby and Diamond Collar Necklace, 15.67ct
Located in Houston, TX
This collar necklace is made in 18K white and yellow gold. It features 50 rubies weighing 9.87 carats. As well as 50 diamonds 5.80 carats. Necklace has a color grade (H). and clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
60 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional festoon bib necklace is a striking statement of craftsmanship and presence, designed to sit elegantly along the neckline with dramatic brilliance and fluid movement....
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150,000
Marina B Gem Set Choker
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B Gem Set Choker A Marina B choker featuring a central oval sapphire weighing approximately 24 carats framed by round-cut diamonds, onyx, and ruby cabochons, finished with si...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Diamond, Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Diamonds -...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Diamond Ruby Riviera Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond ruby riviera necklace features a marvelously articulated 15.5” riviera of perfectly calibrated and homogeneous round diamonds suspending 9 diamonds each weighing 0.20 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This IGI Certified White Gold Necklace is a stunning blend of vintage-inspired charm and contemporary elegance. Crafted from 18kt white gold, this necklace exudes luxury and sophisti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 90 Carat Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Convertible Necklace 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed • Certificate & Appraisal Included An extraordin...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Choker Silver Necklace With Carved Jade & Emerald Stones in Pave Set Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:1.9g, Diamond:8.12Ct, Silver:30.922g, Emerald:62.72Ct, Jade:43.05Ct,"
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$57,600Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace 14 inches long and 5-8mm wide. Marked: VCA C 81 18k 2CT07 0CT73 #C4285G7 Total Weight : 64.8 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Rhodolite Suite - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Rhodolite Necklace and Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies – 89 Carats Natural Rhodolite - 38 Carats Natural Amethyst – 1...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver
$65,500Sale Price|56% Off
Rare Important Estate 18KT Gold 40CT Gorgeous Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Large Triple Strand Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Ne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby & Sapphire Couscous Necklace with Convertible Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K yellow gold, diamond, sapphire, and ruby couscous necklace, accompanied by two matching bracelets, conceived as a celebration of texture, movement, and color. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond Evil Eye Pendant Necklace 44 Diamonds 0.37 CT 1 Ruby 0.12 CT 1 White Pearl 0.78 CT 18 K White Gold 5.39 CT This 18K White Gold necklace is strung with an Evi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$208,250Sale Price|65% Off
Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Fancy 180CT Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains over 180CTS of Beautiful Ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamonds and Pearls 18 Kt. Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A graceful ruby and diamond Necklace and bracelet set consisting each of a very well made 18 Karat gold element set with lively rubies and diamonds on three stands of white pearls. B...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Ruby and Diamond Cascade Gold Link Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Gold Link Cascade Statement Necklace. Featuring Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.80tcw, Rubies, approx. 2.00tcw and Rose cut Diamonds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for Pery et Fils. The necklace weighs 87.60 grams with approximately 16 carats of Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
45.00ct Diamond 31.00ct AGL Burma Ruby Gold Necklace Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold necklace, earrings and ring set. The set features sparkling marquise, baguette and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 45.00ct. The color o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $187, 500 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering Ruby Diamond Necklace over 70CTS!
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant 18KT White Gold Gorgeous Winston Style Royal Ruby and Diamond Necklace!!! Approx T.C.W for Necklace over 70CTS ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$61,250Sale Price|65% Off
Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Estate 75CT Gorgeous Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Estate Radiant 18KT White Gold Gorgeous Winston Style Royal Ruby and Diamond Necklace!!! Approx T.C.W for Necklace: Glitterin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains Over 4CTS...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$180,000Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $525, 000 18KT Glittering GIA Fancy Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Unheated Natural Rare GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Red Ruby Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains approx 16...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$70,500Sale Price|70% Off
NWT $235, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gorgeous AIGS Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Necklace consisting of Fancy Oval Shaped Glittering Rubies and surrounded with Magnificent Diamonds Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$24,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $49, 500 Magnificent Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Necklace consisting of Fancy Round Shaped Glittering Rubies and surrounded with Magnificent Diamonds Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Italian Made Coin Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A thick collar necklace, featuring a snake skin design made with solid 18K yellow gold and a removable Greek silver drachma coin of Alexander the Great. Accented by a row on each sid...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,280Sale Price|44% Off
NWT 18KT Gold $9, 600 Glittering Fancy 3.5CT Ruby Diamond Pendant Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Gorgeous Fancy Princes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Beauvince Bloom Necklace & Earrings Suite (150.45 ct Rubies & Diamonds) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A lovely combination or colors, this necklace features fancy yellow and white diamonds alongside a set of exquisite and rare large ruby cabochons. The parure is glamorous and drool-w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$46,551Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Ruby 28.36 Ct Diamond 11.34 Ct 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Genuine Ruby 28.36 Ct Diamond 11.34 Ct 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Necklace This exquisite necklace showcases a harmonious blend of deep red oval-cut rubies and brilliant white diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Garnet & Black Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ladybug Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
very exquisite Ladybug piece! it also symbolizes Good Luck ! In general, the ladybug symbol stands for protection, healing, good fortune, and grace. 26 Black Diamonds - 0.26 CT ...
Black Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 14.01 Carats Total Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style collar necklace, showcasing vibrant oval cut natural rubies weighing 14.01 carats total, surrounded with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Elegantly spaced by m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace with Diamonds in 18k White Gold, 16"
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace with Diamonds in 18k White Gold Multi-color Gemstone Necklace features a mix of gemstones including Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz and others, accent...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$137,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $275, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 60CT Gorgeous Important Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Important Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace con...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$87,500Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 70CT Gorgeous Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Fancy Gorgeous Glistening Diamond and Ruby Necklace consisting of Magnificent Rubies and Diamonds. Eac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M. Egyption Multicolor Necklace 18K Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold egyptian style necklace featuring 10.00 cts of emeralds, rubies, and sapphires with 1.50 cts of diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape ruby and diamond necklace and earrings set is constituted by 17 faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger Mozambique rough to obta...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Earrings Ruby Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond necklace and earrings feature a marvelous design with South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, rubies and diamonds. The midrib of the leaves and the crowns of the So...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k G...
Roberto Coin Finely Woven Link Necklace in 18K Gold with Original Case
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Roberto Coin gold necklace in 18 karat gold with substantial weight of 90 grams and finely crafted link design. The necklace is composed of a series of links interwoven in ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabled Fox and the Pheasants Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Inspired by Aesop's Fable. The Necklace features a Diamond Bejeweled Playful Fox chasing two Pheasants embellished with Sapphires and Rubies through Emerald laden green leaves. Hand...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Natural 7Ct Ruby & 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ring 68 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural 7 Ct Ruby and 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold With Ring 68 Grams This Necklace made out of 18 Karat Yellow gold . Necklace consisting of 6 stations of diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Natural 8Ct Ruby & 38 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold 111 Grams , 18 "
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report # 5231501282 Natural Corundum Origin Thailand Treatment Heated GIA Certified Natural 8 Ct Ruby & 38 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 111 Grams , 18 " This Necklace...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3 Ct Ruby & 4 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 75 Grams, 18 Inc
Located in New York, NY
Natural 3 Ct Ruby & 4 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 75 Grams, 18 Inc This Necklace made out of 18 Karat Yellow gold . Necklace consisting of pave set diamonds and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary piece that encapsulates the designer's flair for merging timele...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,902Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Sapphire Collier Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Sapphire Collier Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Blue Topaz - 2.00 Carats Natural Ruby - 9 Carat...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Felix Gold Diamond Rubies Sapphires Amethyst and Garnet Torque Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 2.40g Gold(14K) : 1.55g Gemstone : Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire. Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire, Pink Sapphire 925 Silver With color at the heart of the design, Feli...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...
Heavy French 18k solid gold Necklace - Cleopatra collar - 1950's - Bow brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful chocker necklace. This treasure is made in solid 18 karat yellow gold and hallmarked with a French head of mercury hallmark. This lovely collar is inspired...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Afarin Collection Classic 3 Row African Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection Classic 3 Row African Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace Set in 18K White Gold. This is a beautiful and modern twist on the classic heart pendant. 16 Round Rubie...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dramatic and sexy collar in 2024. It's a custom piece, reportedly made sometime between 1960 and 1980 by a Los Angeles goldsmith, but the piece is not signed. We w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$3,500
Gold Ram Head Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold flexible torque necklace featuring Ram head terminals with Ruby eyes, 1.80mm. 31.5 grams. Stamped "750".
Ruby, 18k Gold
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace This elegant 18K Gold Necklace is a vibrant composition of cabochon gemstones and diamonds, embodying luxury and timeless beauty. Se...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960's , 35 Ct Emeralds & 35 CT Rubies + 15 Ct Diamond Bracelet 18KY Gold, 8 "
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality vintage 1960's bracelet set with emeralds, rubies, and round brilliant cut diamonds mounted in 18K yellow gold braided design. Weight: 99 Grams. Approximate Measuremen...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby & 30 Ct Diamond Trio Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 78gm
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby & 30 Ct Diamond Trio Pin, a truly unique piece crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold weighing 78 grams. This pin, originating from our ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Grisogono Black & White Diamond Interchangeable Centerpiece Collar Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A stunning collar necklace, showcasing black and white diamonds with an interchangeable center piece of green emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, or white diamond. Black diamonds weigh 19....
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
Diana M. 10.00 Carat Multicolor Egypt Style Yellow Gold Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold fashion egypt 10.00 cts multicolor(em, rb, sp), and 1.50 ct diamonds egypt style
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Necklace with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake necklace with diamonds and blue sapphire consists of articulated white gold sections set with a recurring pattern of round diamonds. The head of the snake shows the highest...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Full Set 9.40 Carat Natural Multi Color Gemstone & Diamond Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 18k yellow gold 9.40 carat (approximate) multi color gem full necklace, bracelet and earring set. The set includes natural colorless diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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.
Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.
The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.
European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.
Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.
Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.
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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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.