18k Gold Ruby Cts 0.98 Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted with 2 octagon-shaped rubies totaling 0.98 cts. Sourced from the famed mines of Tanzania, their deep crimson glow is set against the brilliance of 176 round diamonds (0.65 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,280Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
A magnificent pair of Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond 3-Dimensional Cluster Flower Earrings, showcasing a total of 12.25 carats of exceptional gemstones.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings- 120 tapered baguettes 3.62 Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS Center Stones: 2 Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut , GIA certified ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these studs earrings are hand set with 1.9 carats baguette ruby & .66 carats of sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rubies and Diamonds Earrings 18 Kt White Gold Square sophisticated setting
Located in München, DE
The resulting octagonal shape is adorned with a mosaic of numerous diamonds and rubies, forming a dazzling pattern. The earrings feature 18 natural diamond baguettes and 68 brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$265Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted Silver Ruby & Diamond Linear Valentine Earrings for Gifts
Located in New York, NY
These slender 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature fourteen 4x3 mm natural ruby stones—baguette and round shapes arranged in a vertical stack—for a total of 2.19 carats of vib...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Diamond Disc Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 12 baguette cut = 1.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 25.60mm Fastenings: posts with omega backs Weight: 14...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24 Certified diamonds and 2 Ruby 0.04 ct. available in white, rose and yellow gold with a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24 Certified diamonds and 2 Ruby 0.04 ct. available in white, rose and yellow gold with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Evil Eye Stud Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Evil Eye Design Earrings: Made from real 14k gold and round diamonds approximately 0.06 ct. 24 Certified diamonds and 2 Ruby 0.04 ct. available in white, rose and yellow gold with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$926Sale Price|20% Off
Dangle Diamond Ruby White 14k Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Earrings (Same Model with Emerald and Blue Sapphire Available) Diamond 56-0,18 ct Ruby 2-0,7 ct Weight 2,57 grams It is our honor to create fine jewelry, and it...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings 120 tapered baguettes 3.62 Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS Center Stones: 2 Diamonds- Round Brilliant Cut , GIA certified 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Twist Lock Inside-Out Hoop Earrings, 2.35ct Rubies
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Each hoop, measuring approximately 0.85 inches in diameter, is meticulously set with baguette-cut natural rubies totaling 2.35 carats. The sleek, continuous design allows the rubies ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of ruby and diamond earrings ideal for everyday and casual wear! - There are 1.25 carat of rubies that have been hand cut and placed securely in a channel setting. - 0.22 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
Each earring is 3cm long. Four claw set Baguette Tapered cut natural rosy Red Rubies: smaller on tops 4.5 mm x 3mm / ca. 0.18ct each.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond earrings by REWA Jewels. These pair of earrings were inspired by animal themes, representing swans. The total ruby weight is 4.88 carat is ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 7.34 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings have a simple push back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Mozambique Ruby ✦ Gemstone Cut: Tapered Baguette ✦ Gemstone Weight: 7.34 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.97 carats with Diamond 1.42 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 5.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Ruby Drop Earrings in Diamonds for Valentine Gift
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver ruby and diamond drop earrings feature rich red baguette and round-cut rubies elegantly arranged in a sleek vertical drop design, accented with subtle 1.5 m...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Stud Earrings with Pink Rubies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud earrings from the Tea collection feature rectangular-cut rubies measuring 11x9mm each. They are made of 18 karat yellow gold and designed by Berlin-based oil ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 7.87 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Natural Ruby Gemstone Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring baguette cut ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Style 18K Rose Gold 3.73 Carats Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The placing of graduating round diamonds in prong setting alternated with graduating baguette rubies in bezel closed setting form the distinctive rows one after the other creating th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of elegant ruby and diamond earrings made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 4.81 Carat Diamond and Ruby "Invisible-Set" Stud Earrings This spectacular wine red ruby and diamond invisible setting stud earring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These fine and impressive vintage earrings have been crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each earring is ornamented with a pair of baguette cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, all channel s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.10 carats with Diamond 1.38 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 16.32 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Every Day Tsavorite Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow 14k Gold Hoop Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings Diamond 10-0,33 ct Blue Sapphire 6-2,77 ct Blue Sapphire 16-2,3 ct Tsavorite 2-1,06 ct Tsavorite 4-1,41 ct Weight 11,07 grams It is our honor to create fi...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Diamond and Invisibly Set Ruby Clip Earrings of Stylized Knot Design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro baguette diamond and invisibly set Burma ruby earrings of overlapping swirl design, in platinum with clip backs.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.9 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire, and Ruby Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vibrant earrings feature a combination of 1.9 carats of emerald, blue sapphire, and ruby, creating a colorful design. Surrounded by 0.66 carats of sparkling diamonds, they ad...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 1940s Platinum & Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings – Rare & Handcrafted
Located in Wailea, HI
Exquisite 1940s Platinum & Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings – Rare & Handcrafted Step into the elegance of the 1940s with these exceptionally rare, handcrafted ruby and diamond earrin...
Ruby, Platinum
7.63 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this delicate linear channel set rubies baguette huggies pendant earrings ring set, where the pleasant color of rubies exudes pass...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,896Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco-Inspired Natural Ruby & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold 1.48Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant hoop earrings features 16 baguette cut natural rubies totaling 1.48 carats, set in 14K yellow gold. each ruby measuring about 3 × 2 mm, channel-set in a continuous patt...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,155Sale Price|20% Off
Every Day Tsavorite Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow 14k Gold Hoop Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings Diamond 10-0,33 ct Blue Sapphire 6-2,77 ct Blue Sapphire 16-2,3 ct Tsavorite 2-1,06 ct Tsavorite 4-1,41 ct Weight 11,07 grams It is our honor to create fi...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Stylized 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Clip On Earrings, Rubies Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ruby, sapphire and diamond earrings. Each earring has one bezel set oval cabochon cut ruby approximately 5.3 x 4.5 millimeters.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat Rose Gold Loop Earrings
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Cast in 18 karat Rose gold, these earrings are hand set with 1.06 carats Ruby . Available in Rose, Yellow and White gold. Comes in pair, can also be bought as single earring. Compos...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer drop stud earrings are made of 18 karat rose gold with detachable amethyst drops and rubies, 0,26x0,16 inches / 6,7x4 mm each, 1,5 carats, in total, an...
Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...
$3,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Red Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a rich, emerald-cut ruby gemstone (total stone weight: 0.83 carats) set at the center, framed by a dazzling halo of baguette and round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.50 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Swivel Lighting Strike Design Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
The earrings are clip style earrings. One of the Ruby gemstones is broken.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.21 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Earring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 20.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
To accompany the pendant is a beautiful pair of omega back earrings, each centred with a row of 6 channel set square baguette cut rubies, weighing approximately 1.20ct combined.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat Gold, 5.64 Carat Ruby and 4.59 Carat Diamond Bombe Earring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
These earrings are composed of alternating baguette cut diamond and ruby rows, set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Circular diamond and ruby earrings in platinum and white gold. Circa 1950’s.
Located in New York, NY
Circular diamond and ruby earrings in platinum and white gold. Circa 1950’s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Every Day Pink Yellow Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow 14K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Blue Sapphire 2-1,09 2/3A Blue Sapphire 6-0,34 2/3A Pink Sapphire 2-1,02 ct Yellow Sapphire 6-2,04 ct Ruby 2- 1,09 ct Weight 5,...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Minimalist Ruby Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k Solid Rose Gold Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
You shall need small huggie earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring baguette cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.80 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.97 carats, Emerald 4.05 carats and Diamond 1.58 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 18.74 gr...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
8.35 Carat Ruby Gemstone Earrings 6.47 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 8.35 carat natural ruby and 8.35 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the lates...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.40 CT Natural Ruby & 0.90 CT Diamonds in 18K White Gold Omega Back Earrings
By Non Branded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 14 mm Width: 14 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stone Type: 2.40 CT Natural Ruby & 0.90 CT Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.91 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.05 carats and Yellow Sapphire2.33 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.1 cm Total Weight: 14.34 grams "W...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Joan Boyce Turquoise Enamel Crystal Flower Clip-On Earrings with Ruby Center
Located in Milford, DE
These vibrant Joan Boyce earrings feature sculpted turquoise-hued enamel petals arranged in a bold floral motif. At the center, glittering crystal-encrusted tendrils radiate outward,...
Crystal
18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Pear Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold black onyx pear diamond art deco style stud clip-on earrings. Presenting these lovely and vibrant 18 karat gold black onyx diamond art deco style stud earrings....
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Rhodolite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary clip-on earrings with rhodolites (11x9 mm each, rectangular cut) belong to Tea collection, which was featured in Vogue UA published issue. These earrings are made ...
Ruby, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color and culture all come together to inspire this beautiful 18 karat gold taper baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Adler Genèva 18 kt. Yellow Gold Set Bracelet + Ring + Earrings Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rubies: 3 oval cut rubies Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Ring size: 51 EU / 5.75 US ( Can be resized for free) Total weight: 9.6 gram / 0.34 oz / 0.310 dwt Earrings Diamonds: Baguette...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Baguette Diamond, Baguette Ruby and Pear Shaped Ruby Art Deco Earrings
Located in Findikli, Beyoglu
Rose Gold White Gold Baguette Diamonds, Baguette Ruby and Pear Shaped Ruby Art Deco Earrings 2,36 Carat Baguette Diamond 7,63 Carat Pear Shaped Ruby 3,38 Carat Baguette Ruby 0,4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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