1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encruste...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encruste...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encruste...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Favourite classic, This trilogy ring representing past, present and future, Is made with three 0.70 carat diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carat H / J Color, clarity VS / SI1, a...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.62 Carat Brilliant cut Ruby and Diamond 9 stone Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats total alternating with 4 round rubies weighing 0.62 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.40 Carat (total) Centre Stone: 0.25 Carat Colour: G – H – Independent Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 4 mm (widest p...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery 4 prong mount with a split shank that has one plain branch under a diamond encrusted ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18k Gold Silver 67 carats Ruby Diamond Lapis Butterfly Ring Moving Wings!
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 32.38 gms 22k / 18k Gold 3 gms Diamonds -3 carats Ruby 4 carats Lapis 60 Carats Silver 15.98gms Work of Art - The Butterfly Wings Flap when moving Fingers!
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning 15 carat gold ruby and diamond bangle from the late 19th century containing approximately 4 carats total weight rubies and approximately 1.50 carats total weight old mine cu...
1980s European Cabochon ruby and marquise diamond stud earrings
Located in London, GB
The design of this beautiful pair of European 1980's stud earrings is centred around a pair of cabochon rubies weighing a total of approximately 4 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Striking Red Ruby and White Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - L, US 5 3/4 2.18 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - H, US - 4 1/4 1.55 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pear Ruby 3.40ct Halo Lariat Drop Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Brilliance: At the heart of these earrings is a stunning 2.70 carat 4 pear shaped Burma rubies radiating with vibrant hues and unparalleled brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ripple Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 red...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Adorning the cuff are five beautiful red round cabochon rubies, approximately 4 carats, each set in a delicate floral motif using Buccellati’s signature tulle technique.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Cadillac Diamond Natural Oval Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K White Gold Ring featuring a Natural deep reddish-purple oval-cut Ruby, weighing 4 Carats at its center. Flanked by two Cadillac Cut Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Heads Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Snake Heads Width: ~0.70" Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 round red rubies Ruby Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bracelet circa 1960 in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet circa 1960 in hammered Satin-brushed 18-karat yellow Gold and Ruby, flexible articulated Snake Link with geometric patterns including Four V-shaped Patterns setting twelve R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Floral Engagement Ring 3.40 Ct Emerald Ruby Diamond Bridal Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Product Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Floral / Bridal / Designer Ring Ruby: Natural Mozambique Ruby Ruby Weight: 1.80 Carats Ruby Size: 4 x 5 mm Ruby Shape: Oval Cut Emerald:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K YG Drop Earrings with 0.83ct Round & Marquis Diamonds 1.5ct Oval Ruby GIA
Located in New York, NY
Style: Drop Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.23 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 47 Color: F Clarity: VS Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ct Diamond, 0.80ct Emerald, 0.60ct Ruby & Sapphire Link Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.20 Carat Round Brilliant I VS Diamond 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Emerald 0.60 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 0.60 Carat Round Brilliant Sapphire 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Link Brac...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Leo de Vroomen 18KT Yellow Gold Earring with 12.43 Cts. Star Ruby & Enamel
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
The earrings measure 1 1/4". Total Ruby weight 12.43 carats Signed de Vroomen Available at Cellini Jewelers NYC
Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Luxurious 11.62ct Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18k Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Two-Toned Gold Main stone: 4 stones Ruby Main stone carat weight: 7.8ct Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Red Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 24 stone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Foliate Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Accenting the petals are 4 cabochon rubies (approx. 2.90 carats), 4 cabochon emeralds (approx. 1.90 carats), and 3 cabochon sapphires (approx. 1.20 carats), all adding vibrant color ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry, a cocktail flower ring showcasing 0.92 carats of 4 rubies and 0.45 carats of 6 pink sapphires. 16 accent diamonds weigh 0.21 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Frog Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold frog earrings. Set with 0.38 carats (86 pieces) of white diamonds and 0.04 carats (4 pieces) of rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Black Enamel Elephant Heads Bangle Bracelet (First quarter 20thC)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 2.75-3.00 carats. 4 brilliant-cut rubies with a total approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pair of Vintage 14K Gold Carved Jade Butterfly Brooches with Ruby Eyes
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carved Natural Jade Rubies: 4 Round Rubies, approximately 0.08 carat total Brooch One: Length: 1.60 in Height: 1.00 in Weight: 7.23 grams Brooc...
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Turtle Brooch with 2.08CT Rubies & Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight 0.13 carats Ruby weight 2.08 carats Stamped 18K Italy Cellini
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,860Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Art Deco Style Inspired Earrings w/ Diamonds and Rubies in 14k Rose Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
other diamonds: 12 round diamonds .15pts. additional: 4 ruby baguette .24pts. and 4 ruby round .40pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique Oval Red Ruby Ring in White Gold with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - L, US - 5 3/4 3.04 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sasha Primak 18kt WG Ruby 2.99ct & Diamond 2.60ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
Cuff Links 40 Square Rubies =1.79 carats 16 Baguette Diamonds = 1.56 carats 4 Studs 32 Square Rubies = 1.20 carats 16 Diamond Baguettes=1.04 carats Stamped 18K
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3 Strand Pearl Necklace with a Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There are 7 round diamonds that weigh approximately 0.58 carats, H-J color and SI clarity. There are 4 carved sapphires that weigh about 4.20 carats, and 4 carved rubies that weigh a...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gin & Grace 18K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 3*5 oval-cut Ruby (4 pcs) 0.90 carat Ruby and Round Cut Diamond (1 Pcs) 0.17 Carat, Round Cut Diamond (38 Pcs) 0.33 Carat .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin '#J4846'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Diamond and Ruby Violin Viola Brooch Pin (#J4846) 18k white gold violin/viola pin with over 1/2 carat total weight in pave set diamonds and almost 3/4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 KT Yellow Gold Cuff Links with .94CT Diamonds 1.25 Ct Ruby Cabochon
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The cuff links are set with 0.94 carats of round diamonds, and 1.25 carats of (4) cabochon rubies .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous pair of earrings features 2 oval cut and 2 emerald cut Emeralds in total weight of 0.82 Carats, 4 brilliant-cut natural Rubies in a total weight of 0.10 Carats, and 14 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emeralds Rubies Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
It features 1 Center pear shape Sapphire total weight of 2,55 Carats, 4 Emeralds, and 2 Rubies total weight of 1,55 Carats and Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0,12, Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-ge...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This Gorgeous Ring features a Center Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond, 2 Marquize Cut Diamonds, 20 Brilliant Cut diamonds, all total weight of 2.36 Carat, and 4 pear shape Rubies total we...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Blue Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful art piece features 4 Brilliant Cut Blue Diamonds total weight of 0.08 Carat and 4 Princess Cut Rubys total weight of 0.25 Carat.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous band ring features 4 Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.15 Carat and 4 Princess cut Rubys total weight of 0.28 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
14K Gold Diamond & Ruby Snake Huggy Earring NEW
Located in Great neck, NY
Available in White or Rose gold upon special order - approximately 2-4 weeks. All of our items are Brand New. - 14K Gold (message us if you want it in Yellow, White or Rose Gold) - ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Diamond and Ruby Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful band features 4 Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.15 Carat and 4 Princess cut Rubys total weight of 0.28 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18K YG Link Bracelet with 0.09 Carat Round I-SI Diamonds & Multi-Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.09 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 12 Color: I Clarity: SI Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.5 Carat Sapphire Number of Stone...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920's Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
This one of a kind 1920's Art Deco bracelet stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship featuring approximately 15.05 carats of old European cut Diamonds and 4 carats of finally c...
Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Expertly crafted from yellow and white 18K gold (750‰), this piece features a striking synthetic ruby of approximately 4 carats, surrounded by a delicate halo of 24 rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cab Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds are approximately G-H in color and VS in clarity. 136 of them are round brilliant cuts and 3 are marquise shaped. total diamond weight is approximately 4 carats. The r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Appraised 14k Gold 58.5 carats Diamond Navratna Multi Precious Gemstone Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 57.83 gms 14k Solid Yellow Gold - 44.75 gms Total Gemstone Weight - 57.5 carats All Gemstones are Natural 1 piece c...
Vintage Lalaounis 18k Gold Rams Head Odyssey Lariat Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Mid-Century Year: 20th Century Metal: 18k Yellow Gold along with purity & hallmarks Gemstone Details: 4 Rubies Cut: Round Carat Weight: 0.10ctw Color: Red...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K YG Bangle Bracelet & Earrings Set 0.45ct Diamond 0.8ct Sapphire & Multi gems
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.8 Carat Sapphire Number of Stones: 4 Gemstone 2: 0.4 Carat Ruby Number of Stones: 2 Gemstone 3: 0.45 Carat Diamond Number of S...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,697
Cross pendant necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This exquisite piece features 4 Round Rubies, totaling 0.95 carats, alongside 5 Round Pink Sapphires, totaling 0.96 carats, and a Round Diamond with G color and VS clarity, measuring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gem-Set Floral Vase Brooch - Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Details: Material: 18K yellow gold (stamp 750) Gemstones: White diamonds (old cut), emeralds, blue sapphires, rubies Total diamond weight: 0.77 carats (old cut) Emeralds: 0.18 carat...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 1 inch from Wing tip to tip 3/4 inch in length and weighing 6.4 Grams. The white gold top wings are set with Round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800
18k Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k Ring with a stunning 2.77 carat cabochon ruby, four square cut sapphires totaling 0.57 carats, and twenty-eight sparkling round diamonds totaling 0.72 carats, all weighing a luxu...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal iconic Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 3/4 inch in length x 1 inch from wing tip to tip, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 3/4 carat and fur...
Diamond, 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.
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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.
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