Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat Natural White Topaz - 3.6 carats The earrings from the "Orient" travel...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
The fittings are a later addition but do not modify the construction of the original piece in any way, they simply slide on and off brooch pins - Featuring approximately 11 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco 2.5 CT Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ruby Flower Brooch Retro Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSEUM QUALITY ART DECO - RETRO BROOCH IN A FLOWER MOTIF IN TRICOLOR (YELLOW, WHITE, ROSE) GOLD ADORNED WITH 6 SAPPHIRES TOTALING 2.45 CARATS, 8 RUBIES TO...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings 18K Gold &S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphire...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Small colorless diamonds beautifully accent the ring. 116 pigeon blood rubies weigh approximately 8 carats total; colorless diamonds weigh 0.80 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Style Blue Sapphire and Ruby J-Hoop Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural blue sapphires and natural rubies Sapphire Cut: Cabochon Sapphire Quantity: 2 Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 1.54 CTW Sapphire Color: Dar...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pear, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 8 Carat Multi color sapphir...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold Bird Brooch with .19 Carat Diamonds and Gemstones
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
The brooch measures 1.5" x 1.1/8". Diamond weight 0.19 carats Ruby weight 0.98 carats Tsavorite weight 1.85 carats Signed Jean Vitau 18K
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Red Ruby and 7/8 Carat Diamond Woven Braided Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with an intricate, bypass design, this ring is set with a total carat weight of 7/8 c.t. Rows of red rubies alternate with rows of natural round-cut white diamonds to give th...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,400
8 Carat Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A gorgeous classic ring, this diamond and ruby ring has a center stone that weighs 8 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,950
Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Prepare for your holiday party with this classic Burmese Ruby ring. Estimates of .8 +/- carats ruby and 1.2 +/- carats diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$137,500 / item
8 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K Gold Radiant Elegance Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
Dustin Hoffman · In candid paparazzi shots, the jewels that still look refined are those with quiet cushion discipline and mellow ruby red light; this 8 carat ruby and diamond ring c...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$195,000
8 carat pair of natural mozambique rubies
Located in London, GB
This pair of stones, weighing over 8 carats total exhibit a pure, even, deep red colour and an excellent cut grade. with excellent proportions, these stones shine bright whilst also ...
Ruby
Unavailable|$159,500 / item
8 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Radiant Elegance Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Because of its scale and discipline, this 8 carats Ruby Red gemstones ring can serve almost as a personal signature.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$193,600 / item
8 Carat Cushion Brilliant Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring On the hand, this 8 carats Ruby Red High Jewelry Statement Ring is best treated as a focal point.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,250
Diamond and Ruby Pendant 1.70 Carats GIA Certified 18KWG
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Round Diamond and Ruby Pendant Round Diamond weighs 0.50 carat E Color SI2 Clarity With GIA Certificate #6204953580 8 Round Rubies Total Carat Weight 1.20 carats AAA Quality TO...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,400
Le Vian 3 Carat Ruby Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Platinum and 18K Two-Tone Gold ring is centered with an oval cut 3-3/8 carat Passion Ruby sided with two trapezoid cut Vanilla Diamonds with more Vanilla Diamonds lining the prof...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,300
14K Gold 3.5 Carats Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Center Ruby is approx. 1.50 carats Smooth cabochon cut Bezel set Additional Rubies: 8 cabochon rubies, approx. 2.00 carats total Prong set Diamonds: 32 diamonds, approx. 1.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,320
Ruby and Diamond Square Stud Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
By Cartmer
Located in Sydney, AU
Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold by Cartmer Jewellery 8 Rubies totalling 0.61 carats, 82 diamonds totalling 0.33 carats 18 Carat White Gold FREE express postage us...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$39,500
16.32ct Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
• Platinum • 7" Long • 16.32 Carats • Number of Oval Rubies: 8 • Carat Weight: 8.42ctw • Number of Baguette Diamonds: 30 • Carat Weight: 4.40ctw • Number of Round Diamonds: 69 • ...
Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$11,500
Amethyst, Aquamarine and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet featuring 37 Oval Cabochon Amethysts; 13 Oval Cabochon Aquamarines 309.43 Carat Total Weight; 8 Round Rubies 0.32 Carat Total Weight; Signed: Z....
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$149,770
25.52ct Mixed Shape Ruby & Diamond Bracelet in 18KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
• 18KT White Gold • 25.52 Carats • 7” Long • Number of Rubies: 8 • Carat Weight: 16.57ctw • Stone Cuts: Cushion, Pear, Oval, Heart • Number of Mixed Shape Diamonds: 26 • Carat Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,500
Diamond, Ruby, 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (8) round-cut rubies, 0.15 carat total weight., accented by (56) full-cut diamonds, 0.50 carat total weight., I, J-K, set in a ying-yang bypass style 18k white gold mountin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,300
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.70 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight: 8 Grams Ruby Weight: 2.80 Carat (10.00x8.00 Millimeters) Diamond Weight: 0.90 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$750
Bogo 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Bogo 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Ruby Cabochons and Diamonds. The ring has 8- 0.70 carats of cabochon cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,700 / item
Invisible set Heart shape ruby Necklace in 18kt Rose gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Total 90 stones are cut, polished & set matching the shape to perfection with no gaps in between. A little over 8 carats of ruby are used . The back plate reads 'Love' & it can be ...
Ruby, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$26,929 / set
Pair of Art Deco Style Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Brooches
Located in London, GB
Pair of 18 Carat Yellow Gold very rare European Art Deco style brooches, consisting of 8 Carat emeralds, 10 Carat rubys and 8 Carat round brilliant cut diamonds , 1 Carat princess cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,975
Deborah Pagani Imperial Ruby and Gray Diamond White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
These Imperial Earrings by New York based designer Deborah Pagani are comprised of 3 carats of gray diamonds and .8 carats of rubies set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,138
Monseo Rose Gold Diamond Peridot Tsavorite Quartz Ruby Drop Earrings
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
Materials 19.2K rose gold 2 peridots, total 0.44 carats 2 citrine qua...
Citrine, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Go...
22k, 18k and 14 Karat Gold Italian Cameo Pendant with Ruby and Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful piece is created with 8 Ruby 0.89 Total Carat Weight 12 Sapphire 1.11 Total Carat Weight , setting on 22k & 18k Yellow Gold 3.5 Inches By 2.25 Inches Cameo Pendant...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 1800s Ruby Old Mine Diamond Royal Queen Crown Swan Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in New york, NY
An Impressive & Rare Early Napoleanic Era Victorian 1800-1850s Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond Set Royal Princess/ Queen Swan with Crown Necklace Pendant / Brooch, Basic Dimensions & Sp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
.8 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Spinning 3D Globe Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Three Dimensional 18k yellow gold spinning globe charm with engraved continents and ruby accents. 4 round red rubies, approx. .8cts 18k yellow gold Tested: 18k 9.7 grams Top...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Gold New
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval Rubies . Each Ruby is spaced by two diamonds . The weight of the Ruby is approximately 8 Carat .Total number...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
8 Carat Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of oval Rubies . Each Ruby is spaced by two diamonds . The weight of the Ruby is approximately 8 Carat .Total number...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 8 Carat Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Flamingo Brooch in 18K Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant cabochon ruby, diamond and emerald flamingo bow brooch made with 14 karat gold. The total ruby weight is 8.24 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Ruby Ring w a Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A gorgeous statement ruby ring perfect for flaunting! Claim this lovely Madagascar ruby set in solid 14k yellow gold and adorned with natural earth mined SI/G-H diamonds! A great opt...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond, Emerald Ruby, Sapphire Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond , Emerald Ruby , Sapphire Ring Estate Size 5.5 Dome shape ring This spectacular Ring consisting of a single Oval Shape Austra...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
8 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Carat Oval Treated Ruby Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Post Back This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted with 14 karat Yellow gold .
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
8 Carat Coral Diamond Ruby Platinum and Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Stylish Coral and Rubies Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with an 8 Carat Cabochon Natural Coral, surrounded by 20 Rose cut Diamonds approx...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s American 8 Carat Acquamarine and 14k Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite retro ring features an emerald cut 8 carat acquamarine in the center flanked by four single cut diamonds and six rubies on each of the shoulders.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 8 #15720
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features one oval ruby (11.2 mm x 9.3 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
275 Ct , 8 Layer Natural Faceted Ruby Bead Necklace 14K Yellow Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 275 Ct , 8 Layer Natural Ruby Bead Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp which has small emerald sapphires and diamonds. This spectacular Necklace consisting ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Sold|$29,499
7.15 Carat Ruby and White Diamond Necklace
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Oval Ruby at 3.18 carats - Measuring 12 x 8.3 mm Mounting Stone Details: 8 Oval Rubies at 3.97 carats Diamonds: 142 Round Brilliant...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$125,000
Breathtaking ruby and diamond necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
The center showcase gem is an 8-carat cushion-cut ruby. Specifications: 395 round brilliant cut diamonds = 4.42 carats total weight 87 rose-cut diamonds = 18.55 carats total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,485
Oval Ruby Diamond Pendant
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 0.48 Carat Oval Ruby 8 x 6 mm Diamond Details: 6 Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.03 Carats - Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Chain: 18 i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$27,500
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 10 diamonds weigh a total of approximately .20 carat; the 8 rubies weigh a total of approximately .30 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Masriera Diamond Ruby Enamel Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
There are 34 Diamonds brilliant cut totaling 0.74 carats, 8 round Rubies at 0.36 carats. These Masriera earring are special and they retail for $8205.
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Earrings Marked: 750 Approximate Dimensions: 3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) Approx. 1.6 carats (Diamonds) Approx. 8 carats (Sapphire) ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,000
Ruby and Diamond Flower Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Wide Tapered Band Ring Featuring 31 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling 1.25 Carat Accented By 8 Round Rubies Totaling 0.80 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Plique Ajour Blue Enamel Ruby and Diamond en-Tremblant Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
The hinged enamel petals open to reveal stamens of rubies and diamonds that tremble when worn. The 8 round diamonds weigh .60 carats and 8 round rubies weigh .80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Leo de Vroomen, Pair of 18K Gold and STAR RUBY Ear Clips
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of Leo de Vroomen 18 karat yellow gold ear clips featuring four natural cabochon STAR RUBIES totaling approximately 8–9 carats. The upper rubies measure 10 mm, while the ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Beautiful 18K Gold Ring with Diamonds, Sapphire and Rubies
Located in Broomall, PA
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Marked 750) Stones: Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds - Sapphire: 11 mm x 8 mm, approximately 3.0 carats - Ruby: 6 mm x 5 mm - Diamonds: 50 stones, 0.50 carats t...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940's Retro Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro platinum ring with aquamarine, diamonds, and rubies. The ring has a rectangular-cut aquamarine with an approximate weight of 16.10 carats, 8 baguette diamonds with an approxi...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$250,000
One of a Kind Burmese Ruby and Diamond Set
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features 46.00 Carats of Rubies and 25.00 Carats of Diamonds. The bracelet features 18.00 Carats of Rubies and 8 carats of Diamonds The earrings features 8.00 Carats of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Large Gold, Diamond and Ruby Clip Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow textured Gold, Clip Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set with 7 Cabachon Burma Rubies approximately 8 Carats total and Round brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.70 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Y Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: I-J Diamond Color: I1 Diamond C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch Large cabochon emerald (13.5 x 20 mm) of approximately 22- 25 carats, round-cut diamonds of approximately 8 carats, oval-shaped r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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