Vintage 18K Bombe Ring with Opals and Rubies, Circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Weighing 9.69 grams and currently a size 8, this piece is a timeless statement ring—ideal for collectors of vintage gemstone jewelry and lovers of bold, romantic design. 18K Yellow ...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard 1930's Retro Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Ribbon Ring
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
An American Retro platinum ring with diamonds and rubies by Raymond Yard. The crossover ring has 8 french-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .85 carats, and 8 square cu...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Clip on Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
. (8) Genuine blue Sapphires round-cut, prong-set, weighing approximately 0.80 carats (8) Genuine Crimson genuine Rubies round-cut, prong-set, weighing approximately 1.10 carats (...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fascinating 3.26ct Rubies and Diamonds Dangling Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 18k White Gold Main stone: 8 pcs Rubies Main stone carat weight: 2.10ct Shape: Pear Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 82 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 1.16ct Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
- Featuring approximately 8 carats of fine white (F-H color) brilliant diamonds, and approximately 8 carats of richly-hued red rubies.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Lovely 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings w/1.15 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Main stone: 8 pcs Rubies Main stone carat weight: 0.80 ct Shape: Round Color: Purple Red - Purplish Red Side stone: 30 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Pink Gold Ruby Diamond 9mm Wide Band Ring Size 5.5
Located in South Pasadena, CA
RUBIES: 8 round faceted rubies total approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.68 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Main stone: 15 pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.67 ct Shape: Rectangle Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: VVS2 - VS1 Cut grade: Good Side stone: 4 pcs R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$15,000
Italian Designed Multi-Gem Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The drop down bottom of the earrings has 26 Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.00 carats, 8 Cabochon cut Rubies, 10 Cabochon cut Emeralds and 8 Cabochon cut Blue Sapphires for a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold & Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphires, 2 stones - round cut - 2.5 mm - approximately .14 total carats - rubies, 8 stones - round cut - 2.25 mm - approximately .40 total carats - emeralds,...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisibly Set Ruby Heart Pendant - 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Ben Lomond, CA
This pendant contains approximately 8 carats of rubies and 1.1 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.8 Carat Diamond Ruby Pearl White Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, ruby and pearl Bee brooch. 14k white gold Bee brooch with ruby eyes, pearl and onyx accents in 14k white gold. There is a loop behind the head for a pendant. 12 round dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Cushion Shape Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14X10 Cushion Cut Approximately 8 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 8 Two ruby Baguettes Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 5 gram Ring Size 8 (...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval 8 Carat Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
12X10 Oval Cut Approximately 8.61 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Rose gold and white Gold Ring Size 7.5 Diamond Brilliant cut approximately 1 ct , Its a treated ruby prong set 14 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Gold 8 Carat Red Ruby Peacock Pendant on 18k Gold Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous peacock ruby necklace features 8 carats of red rubies. The pendant is approximately 1.75" long and hangs on a 18" chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 aquamarine in the center flanked by four single cut diamonds and six rubies on each of the shoulders.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
New 6.84 Carat 9 Ruby 14K Gold PL Sterling Silver Bracelet 7 to 8 inches
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa, and they are oval cut rubies that measure 7 x 5 mm and total 6.84 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Natural Ruby Oval Cabochon Gold Full Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
!8 carat burgundy color oval Ruby cabochon ( 15 mm x 12 mm) set with 4,5 grams of 14 kt.white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct each = 0,8 ct total diamond weight Ring Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings Platinum Fringed Dangles 4 Carat
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Center Gemstones: Natural Burma Ruby Carat Weight: 2.12 Total Cut: Oval Faceted Color: Lively, ch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$21,600
Ruby Cabochon Ring Midcentury Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
A rare and impressive 8-carat natural unheated ruby is the focal point of this Midcentury 18K yellow gold ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$11,199
David Webb Emerald Ruby Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It has a hammered Yellow Gold finish with a Carved Emerald of approximately 8 carats and Ruby Cabochons ( 13) decorate the sides.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 15.7mm wide Weight: 4.30 grams Diamond: 8 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style 1.77ctt Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style alternating ruby and diamond eternity ring, with milgrain and filigree work. 8 baguette rubies heat, 1.40 carats. 8 round brilliant diamonds, 0.37 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby: 8 rubies, carat total weight .38 approx. Hallmark: TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition, comes with Tiffany pouch and box Authenticity Guaranteed
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$13,000
Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 18 old European cut diamonds (0.70 carats), 8 pear-shaped rubies (2.7 carats), and calibre cut onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.6 Grams Earring Diameter: 10.3 mm x 8.4 mm Diamond Count: 2 Ruby Setting: Prong Ruby Total Count: 8 Ruby Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leon Megé GIA Cert Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Ruby Diamond Moonstone Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Finger size: US - 5 1/2 14.24 ct GIA certified natural cabochon purple star sapphire #2171478628 76 full cut F/VS diamonds 0.56 carat total 8 natural oval rubies, the total weight - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
Art Deco Style 1.77ctt Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold Size 6
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style alternating ruby and diamond eternity ring, with milgrain and filigree work. 8 baguette rubies, 1.40 carats. 8 round brilliant diamonds, 0.37 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal, Natural Ruby & Pearl Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal, Natural Ruby & Pearl Necklace Set 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 8 Carats Natural Blue Opal - 46 Carats Natural Wh...
Opal, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Rubies And Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Rubies and Diamond Cuff Bracelet featuring 8 carats of natural rubies, set in an 18k diamond encrusted cuff bracelet with 15 carats o0f diamonds with F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
“Orient” Jade, Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Jade, Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient” collection Natural Blue Sapphires - 7.5 carats Cabochons shapes Deep Royal Blue color ...
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Opal & Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
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 S...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opals - 7 carats Natural shapes Natural Ruby Cabochon - 8 carats Oval shape Natural Fancy color sapphires, round brilliant - 6 carat From Sri Lanka Sapphire colors - R...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Bochic “Flamenco” Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat Natural White Topaz - 6 carat The earrings from the traveling collection a...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Flamenco” Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat Natural White Topaz - 6 carat The earrings from the traveling collection a...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat Natural White Topaz - 3.6 carats The earrings from the "Orient" traveling coll...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Turtle Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies - 8 carat Natural White Topaz - 3.6 carats The earrings from the "Orient" traveling coll...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Chocker Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 8 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 9 Carats Na...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Chocker Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 8 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 9 Carats Na...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 8 carat Natural Amethyst - 6 carat Natural Rodo...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 8 carat Natural Yellow sapphires - 1 carat Nat...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Gem Italian Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Italian Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Ruby - 8 carat Prehnite - 9 carat Blue topaz - 2 carat The earrings from the "Capri" traveling co...
Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 8 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carat Natural Green Eme...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic "Orient" Opal, Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Opal, Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Topaz - 3 carats Multi sapphires - 4 Rubies - 8 carats Opals - 10 carats White Sou...
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal & Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, White South Sea Pearls & Multi Color Fancy Rose Cut Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2,50 carat ...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & South Sea Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & South Sea Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 8 Carats Oval Shapes Natural Multi Color Sapphires From Sri Lanka - 1 Carats Round ...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set I
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal & Multi Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal & Multi Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Rose Cut Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Rose Cut...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver South Sea White Baroque Pearls Natural Fancy color sapphires from Sri Lanka - 8 Carats Natural Red ...
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, 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 Beautiful Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl, gray silver color with pink tone Natural Red Ruby Ca...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
Sold|$86,000
Custom Order for Tatiana
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Earrings details: - Featuring approximately 8 carats of fine white (F-H color) brilliant diamonds, and approximately 8 carats of richly-hued red rubies.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style 1.42ctt Emerald & Diamond Eternity Band 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style alternating emeralds and diamond eternity ring, with milgrain and filigree work. 8 baguette rubies, 1.05 carats. 8 round brilliant diamonds, 0.37 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
Bochic “Orient” Red, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
Bochic “Orient” Red, Opal & Multi Color Sapphires Earrings Set 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Blue Opal & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 3 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sr...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k...
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.