Invisibly Set Ruby Ring with Diamond Center
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold ring with 2 carats of invisibly set rubies placed in four rows.
Vintage 1960s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Invisibly Set Ruby Ring with Diamond Center
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold ring with 2 carats of invisibly set rubies placed in four rows.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 7.71 Cttw. Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Star Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
With a total metal weight of 9.23 grams and approximately 0.86 carats of diamonds, 4.85 carats of rubies, and 2 carats of pink sapphires, these earrings are a true testament to opule...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous White European Cut Diamond And Ruby Ring hand crafted in platinum. Diamond weight : 0.85 carat ( center ) ( GH color and SI clarity ) Diamond weight ( melees ) : 0.87 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,199Sale Price|33% Off
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pradera Jewels Silver Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Silver ring with a total weight of 13.55 grams, 104 diamonds with a total weight of 0.65 carats, and 2 rubies with a total weight of 0.01 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 0.59 Carats Treatment: Filling 26 Diamonds = 0.09 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - M 1/2, US - 6 1/2 0.80 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamonds
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ballerina Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 14.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: 8.5 mm 1: P...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - durable and elegant Center Stone: Oval Ruby- 2 carats, vibrant red hues Side Stones: 2 Trillion-Cut Diamonds - total 0.7 carats, sparkling brilliance R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 72.60ct Diamonds, Emeralds, and Rubies Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Emeralds Main stone carat weight: 41.00ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Green Side stone: 298 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 8.60ct Shap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Lizard Brooch Ruby Eyes 18K Gold Taka Singapore
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Stone Details: 336 Diamonds (white, yellow & brown) – approx. 5.80 carats 2 Rubies – approx. 0.08 carats - Maker: Taka, Singapore - Year: Circa 2010 - Metal: 18K Gold -...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Height: 9 mm. Shank: 2 mm. Ruby carat weight: 0.52 ct. Diamond total carat weight: .77 Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: VS-SI Size: 7 Weight: 1.8 dwt. / 2.9 gr.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2.70 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, "I Love you" more than Diamonds and Pearls! These Ruby earrings have been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Pearl Emerald Diamond & Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
Brooch Details Material: 18K White Gold Brooch Length: 1 Inch Brooch Width: 1 1/2 Inches Weight: 9.1 Grams Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 11.8mm Grey Tahitian "Black Pearl"...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Approx. total weight of the 2 Rubies 2.70 Carats and enhanced with Diamonds, approx. total weight 1.55 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby And Diamond Five-Stone Ring, Circa 1900 GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Ruby weight : 2 carats approx Gold weight : 3.75 grams Ring size : 5.75
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Snake Bangle, 3.83ct
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies Bangle is made in 14K white gold featuring 2 pear cut rubies, 0.26 carat. With 120 round cut diamonds, 3.57carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Artisan 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings, 4.54ct
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both original and timeless, these impressive statement earrings are perfect for any special occasion! 2 oval rubies, 5.06 x 4.48mm, 1.19 carats total 2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.86 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 39 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 2 Ruby Diamond Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Oval Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These elegant 18k yellow gold cluster earrings feature a vibrant central ruby cabochon framed by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, further encircled by an alternating array of lush e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking design features an intricate, richly textured gold structure, beautifully set with approximately 5.00 carats of natural Burmese rubies and 2 carats of round brilliant-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring 0.36ct Round E VS1 Diamonds 0.63ct Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.36 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 65 Color: E Clarity: VS1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.63 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 1 Sha...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL No Heat Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ruby 1: 3.51 carats, Oval, Deep Red- No Heat (AGL Certified) Ruby 2: 2.62 carats, Oval, Deep Red Heated(AGL Certified) Certificate: AGL Report #147...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco-Inspired Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Details : Round Brilliant Diamonds: 94 Stones / 0.84 Carats Additional Diamonds: 2 Stones / 0.33 Carats Square-Cut Rubies: 38 Stones / 4.05 Carats 18K White Gold : 23.55 Grams Ou...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Platinum Ring with 2.09ct GIA Certified Ruby and Baguette Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
GIA certificate #2225734049 Details: Metal: Platinum Center Gemstone: GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ruby Weight: 2.09 Carats Side Diamonds: Two Tapered Baguette-Cut Diamonds Total D...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold with purity & hallmarks Diamonds: 110 Carat Weight: 0.80 Cut: Single cut round Color Range: G-H Clarity Range...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.88 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 39 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 2 Ruby Diamond Cara...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in 18Kt yellow gold weighing 0.20 grams, silver weighing 5.89 grams, 92 diamonds weighing 0.90 carats and 2 rubies weighing 14.30 carats. PRADERA is a second generation o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Three Stone Ring Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: Late 20th Century MATERIALS: 18k White & Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: 1.5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond GEMSTONE 2: 0.8 Carat Oval Cut Ruby WEIGHT: 6.6 grams RING SIZE: 6.25
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 4.15 Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with 2 oval rubies totaling 4.15 carats, these tassel earrings are surrounded by delicate diamond petals, creating a mesmerizing floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 2.02ct Ruby Lever Back Earrings with sparkling Side Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Ruby Main stone carat weight: 2.02ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Red Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.68ct Shape: Princ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
About the Stones: The centerpiece is an AGL certified natural ruby from Burma (Myanmar) with no heat treatment, measuring 7.96 x 7.17 x 4 mm and weighing approximately 2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Conch Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Approximate Weight: 13.0 grams 2 Oval Rubies ~ 0.70 carat 2 Baguette Sapphires ~ 0.08 carat Approximate Measurement: Overall - 40.0mm x 26.1mm Hallmark: NA
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Frog Brooch in 18K White Gold, 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
The lustrous pearl contrasts beautifully with the sparkle of the diamonds and the rich red cabochon rubies. Set with 60 diamonds totaling approximately 0.84 carats and 2 rubies tota...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings- 120 tapered baguettes 3.62 Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS Center Stones: 2 Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut , GIA certified ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cluster Omega Back Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
Each earring is stamped 14KT and set with 44 single cut diamonds totaling 0.31 carats, graded H to I color and I1 to I2 clarity, alongside 2 square emeralds totaling 0.36 carats, 2 s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 13.20ct Ruby, Salt Water Pearl, and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Rubies Main stone carat weight: 1.50ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 24 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Sh...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K YG Platinum Grasshopper Pin Brooch with 1ct Round Diamonds and 0.25ct Rubies
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold/Plat Gemstone 1: 1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 15 Color: F Clarity: VS Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.25 Carat Ruby Number of Stones:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby Pearl Diamond Insect Brooch Pendant 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The wings are tremblant, Diamonds are on blackened gold. Center Square Ruby is 1 carat, 2, 1/4 carat pear Rubies and 3 oval Rubies calibrated.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Dazzling Sunflowers No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Studs
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 112 DIAMONDS, 0.74 CARATS 2 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBIES, 1.52 CARATS GIA Certified Introducing our exquisite Flower Studs, a true marvel of our craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K YG Bangle Bracelet 1ct Diamonds 1.35ct Ruby 1.35ct Emerald 1.35ct Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 1.1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 74 Color: H Clarity: SI Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 1.35 Carat Ruby Number of Stones:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings 120 tapered baguettes 3.62 Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS Center Stones: 2 Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut , GIA certified 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
The bee measures approximately 1/2". Total Ruby weight =0.80 carats Total Diamond weight = 0.49 carats Stamped 18K HR
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond and Ruby Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Ruby Half Band Ring Metal Type: 14K Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Carat Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Clip-On Earrings 0.23ct Diamonds 0.12ct Ruby & 0.12ct Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Style: Clip On Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 0.23 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 46 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.12 Carat Ruby Number of St...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Stunning 0.75ct Rubies and Diamonds Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold - AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Main stone: 2 pcs Rubies Main stone carat weight: 0.60ct Shape: Oval Color: Red Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 26 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby Center Diamond Halo Flower Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Earring Diameter: ~10 mm x 10 mm Diamond Count: 16 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k White Gold Main stone: 4 pcs Emeralds Main stone carat weight: 0.30ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Bluish Green Side stone: 116 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 1.50ct...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 5ct Round G VS Diamonds & 10.5ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 5 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 76 Color: G Clarity: VS Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 10.5 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,904Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintag Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Baroque Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 2 Carats Natural Multi Color Gems blue, yellow an...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Marquise Red Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: 7 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 2 marquise red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Natural pearl accompanied by the certificate of the French Laboratory of gemmology. Total weight of the 2 rubies : 0,80 carat approximately. Weight of the main diamond: 0.12 carat ap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage TIFFANY & CO Opal, Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian TIFFANY & CO Opal, Ruby and OEC Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Opal, weighing 2 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Earrings for women
Located in New York, NY
This Earring is made up of 3.0 Ruby round-cut (2 pcs) 0.47 carat and ruby Round-cut (12 Pcs) 1.81 Carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., AGL 2.00 Ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful 2 carat cushion cut Unheated Burma Ruby flanked by two pear shaped brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 2 carat M...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
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.