1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.24 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Greenville, DE
These ruby and diamond earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring (2) oval rubies weighing 3.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
No Heat 2 Indian Pear-Shaped Buff Rubies Cts 20.22
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sourced from the heart of India, these mesmerizing pear-shaped buff rubies boast a total weight of 20.22 carats, measuring 15.24 x 11.09 x 5.92 mm and 15.67 x 11.06 x 6.17 mm. Thes...
Ruby
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval .84ctw Red Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .84ctw Cut: Oval Color: Red Measurements Stone 1 (mm): 5.77 x 3.91 x 2.56 Stone 2 (mm): 5.70 x 3.86 x 2.37 Condition: New
Ruby
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 3.5 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Oval 1.47ctw Red Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Total Carats: 1.47ctw Cut: Oval Color: Red Measurements Stone 1 (mm): 5.49 x 4.62 x 3.14 Stone 2 (mm): 5.66 x 4.75 x 2.55 Condition: New
Ruby
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .63ctw Red Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .63ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 4.04 x 4.00 x 2.66 Stone 2 Size (mm): 4.00 x 4.00 x 2.60 Condition: New
Ruby
2 Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Rubies Cts 2.22 With GRS Certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rarity meets quality, as these gems are a symbol of passion and desire. These GRS-certified Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Rubies are a mesmerizing duo totaling 2.22 carats. One is a 1.00...
Ruby
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .60ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .60ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 4.00 x 4.06 x 2.57 Stone 2 Size (mm): 3.94 x 3.96 x 2.63 Condition: New without Tags
Ruby
Set of 2 Loose Rubies - Round .51ctw Pinkish Red Matched Pair
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Total Carats: .51ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone 1 Size (mm): 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.5 Stone 2 Size (mm): 3.7 x 3.7 x 1.8 Condition: New without Tags
Ruby
12 Carat Natural Ruby 3.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby ring set with an oval ruby weighing approximately 12 carats, and 2 pear shape rubies weighing approximately 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Baguette Cut Diamond Sides in 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Oval-cut natural Ruby adorned with natural Baguette-cut diamond side-stones. Gemstones are mounted in a straight shank 18k gold classic setting. The center stone Ruby has flawless cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.02 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.02 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.02 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.02 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Earrings 1.02 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.02 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2 TCW Certified $1,290 311044 Please look at the video attached for this item.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.68 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings 1.02 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.02 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Bracelet
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 7.1 Carat Color: White Cut: Princess Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: F Gemstone 2 Type: Ruby Weight: 9.83 Carat Color: Red Metal Details Total Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.00 Carat Ruby 6.30 Carat Sapphire Emerald 1.20 Carat Diamond 18K YG Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.00 Carat Ruby 3.70 Carat Sapphire 2.60 Carat Emerald 1.20 Carat Round Brilliant G VS Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold G...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.78 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 1.78 Carat Color: White Cut: Pear Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: F Gemstone 2 Type: Ruby Weight: 1.17 Carat Color: Red Cut: Pear Metal Details Tot...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
8.26 Carat Ruby Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Ruby Gemstones: 7.81 Carats 54 White Round Diamonds: 0.45 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.00 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat set of 2
Located in Brunswick, ME
Set of two Half Way Ruby & Sapphire Eternity Band Rings Mounting Is Custom Made Solid Yellow Gold 18K Each Ring weigh 0.50 Carats of Natural Gemstone Set of two Weight 5.10g Rin...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Halo Style Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 2 Carat Light Fancy Yellow with Rubies and Diamonds Main Diamond Details: The main diamond weighs approximately 2.02ctw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s 2.79 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 2.79 Carat Color: White Cut: Round Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: I Gemstone 2 Type: Ruby Weight: 0.9 Carat Color: Red Metal Details Total Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery Set 5-Row Ruby And 2-Row Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary craftsmanship, this bracelet showcases the house’s iconic Mystery Set technique, in which richly saturated square-cut rubies are met...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.64 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.60 Carats Treatment: Filling 2 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.64 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.60 Carats Treatment: Filling 2 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
18KT Gold, 1.78 Carat Ruby, 1.59 Carat Sapphire, and .81 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
They are clip on but posts may be added. 2 rubies = 1.78 carats 6 Sapphires = 1.59 carats 28 Diamonds = 0.81 carats Stamped 750
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 3.12 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.88 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 3.12 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.88 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.95 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.95 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.70 Carats Treatment: Filling 40 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.10 Carats Treatment: Filling 42 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.10 Carats Treatment: Filling 42 Diamonds = 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,099Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.68 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.68 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.