40 Carat Ruby Cabochon Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, set with an approx. 40cts ruby cabochon (measuring approx. 21.3 x 16.5 x 10.5mm) , diamonds approx. 1.90ctw. ring size - 8, ring top is 30m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,215 / item
Bague Tank années 40 en or 18 carats et rubis
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague Tank en or rose 18 carats (750/1000) à décor d'enroulements asymétriques agrémentés d'une ligne de rubis synthétiques taille baguette en serti rail. Bijou français typique des ...
Ruby
Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold. Made in an unusual warm alloy that is in between ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 40 Carat Natural Carved Opal in 14K Gold Floral Pendant Necklace 30"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 40 Carat Natural Carved Opal in 14K Yellow Gold Floral Frame Pendant Necklace. The opal is carved to perfection and full of luster. Fixed with a 30 inch 14k solid gold cable ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 40 Carat Lemon Citrine & Ruby Retro Amulet Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold in a Retro Inspired design with 1 Focal G.I.A. Certified Faceted Natural Lemon Citrine / Lemon Quartz weighing approximately 40.00 carats ...
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.71 in W 1.78 in
Victorian French 2.60 Carat Ruby .40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Rare Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Memorable Victorian Superb Victorian period antique bangle – bears a full series of French hallmarks Boasting glorious workmanship of the time with lovely ESSE like shaped motifs, e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.55 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby .40 Carat Old Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Say for Ever! Outstanding quality, Victorian period half hoop ring set with 100% natural untreated Burmese Rubies and high grade old mine cut Diamond Beautiful example, finely hand ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style .40 Carat Marquise Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful vintage art deco style ring with an amazing setting. The 6 natural French cut rubies and 6 sapphires are nice quality with great color. The head of the ring is 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
W 0.17 in D 0.1 in L 0.25 in
IGI Certed 0.49ct Pear Shaped Ruby - In Our Vaults for Approx 40 years!
Located in Methuen, MA
Here is another wonderful buy/purchase for someone looking for a Nice NATURAL Red Ruby! This has been tucked away in our vaults for essentially 40 years. This is a pear shaped, ...
Ruby
.40 Carat Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and ruby 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet. 26 round diamonds with 22 round rubies, channel set. Hinged bangle bracelet with an angular design. 7 inches 26 round diamonds, G-H...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage .40 Carat Natural Ruby and Japanese Pearl Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Japanese high luster pearl earrings. 5.7mm pearls .40ct Natural Rubies Lever back Dangle 14kt. yellow gold 4.2 grams. Total: 1.25 Inch Long
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Est .40 Carat, Mid-1960s
Located in Canterbury, England
A phenomenal ruby set on a 18k yellow gold setting with baguette cut diamonds to each side, on a platinum mount, The large ruby is est. 1.43carat the diamonds totalling . 40 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian .40 Carat Diamond Ruby and Platinum-Topped Yellow Gold Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an adorable bird, mid-flight with pavé set old mine and Swiss cut diamonds, approximately 0.40 carats total, G-H color, VS to I clarity Sweet details like a single cut ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in L 1.46 in
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal .40 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical Herbert Rosenthal ruby diamond bee brooch. 4 round brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by 17 round red rubies. 18k yellow. 17 round red rubies, approx. .40cts 4 round brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Ruby Shape: Antique Cushion Carat Weight: .40 carat, total weight. Color: Red...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Length: .50 inches Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5.8 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Rose Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: .40 carat, total weight C...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
40 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Stunning Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet set in platinum with over 40 carats of gem pigeon blood red rubies and 13.5 carats of gem white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
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W 1.38 in L 0.32 in
Yellow Gold Bracelet with Approx 40 Carats Cabochons Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Surfside, FL
Spectacular "TUTTI FRUTTI" wide 18k bracelet with approx 40 carats cabochons ruby, emerald and sapphire, and over 20 carats round brilliant cut diamonds, estimate: G-H color, VS-SI c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Superb 2.0 Carat Natural Ruby .40 Carat Diamond Classy Vintage Halo Studs
Located in Napoli, IT
Ruby Passion! Versatile, captivating, classy halo style, vintage Ruby & Diamond Stud earrings Will adorn your ears with cheerful red Colour and sparkle in a easy version always char...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
New Platinum & Gold 14.22ctw GIA GRS Large Yellow Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Solid Well Made Ring ** --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Large Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Yellow Color - Strong Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 11.47ct (exact) - GIA &...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 1.46 carat & Diamond weight 0.02 carat , this entire ring studded in 18k gold weight 3.70 grams,...
Ruby, Rose Gold
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s. The ruby in the centre is a beautiful gemstone with a vivid red colour and extra ordinary crystal. It is surrounded by round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.70 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.62 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 13.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of ros...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.30 carat opal and 2.54 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 1.50 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This second- hand ring is decorated with a treated oval ruby set with 4 claws, on a surround of brilliant- cut diamonds. On either side of the head, the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000
Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
AGL certified 7.98 carat cabochon Burma Ruby set in 18k mounting with 18 round brilliant and 10 tapered baguette diamonds weighing 5.11 carats, 9.89g
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Freeform Oval Opal and Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch Necklace with Free Form Oval Opal And Gold Pendant 4 grams total weight. Pendant is 35.5 by 18 mm
14k Gold
9.57 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.57 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.47 Carats Center Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.47 Carats Center Ruby Treat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.70 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $7,000.00 Total Natural Oval Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 2.50 Carats Ruby Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.10 Ct Exquisite Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Exquisite Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $8,000.00 Total Yellow Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 3.10 Carats Sap...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.75 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.75 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 11.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 14.00 x 11.00mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring A cocktail ring with a large oval yellow sapphire surrounded with 24 marquise cut diamonds. Approximate Sapphire Weight: 71.91 carats Approximate ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,718Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Edwardian Revival Opal and Diamond 18k Gold Pendant Necklace & 18K chain
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Vintage Edwardian Revival Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold. An elegant vintage opal and diamond pendant necklace in the Edwardian taste, centred with an oval cabochon n...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Vintage Buccellati Burma Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: Approximately 7.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural Center Ruby Origin: Burma Secondary Stones: Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 cream cotton brocade detail skirt. From Alexander McQueen's "It's Only a Game" collection. Botanical filigree metallic brocade trim in shades of beige, cre...
Lalaounis Ram's Head Greek Bangle 18k Yellow Gold made in Greece
Located in New York, NY
Rams Head Bangle Attributed to Lalaounis Famous Greek Designer Circa 1970's has makers mark (without his name) visible in the images 18k Yellow Gold approx 47 grams. Circumference 8...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and regal statement piece, this vintage ring showcases a magnificent oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 14.46 carats, set in a rich 14K yellow gold bezel. The ruby’s deep, v...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
Sophia D. Onyx and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Sophia D platinum ring showcases a 1.02 CT round diamond at its center, accented by 1.61 CT of onyx and 0.61 CT of diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 yea...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.