GRS Certified 3.16 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for their vivid and intense red hues, these rubies are complemented by 2.48 carats of small rubies, 0.56 carats of rose-cut marquise diamonds, 2.38 carats of rose-cut pear diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Enamel Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.07 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.13 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the rubies are 1.40 carats of diamonds and 0.95 carats of green emerald baguettes, creating a nice contrast of color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIGS certificated unheated Ruby Brilliant Earrings Pigeon Blood 2 ct 0.9 ct AAA+
Located in Viena, Viena
two untreated Mozambique AAA+ rubies in pure quality, considered a rarity and then still a pair, wonderful earrings with AIGS certificate, color Pigeon Blood, eye-clean, in halo st...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.15 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings feature GRS-certified Pigeon Blood rubies totaling 2.15 carats, with one ruby weighing 1.08 carats (Certificate number GRS2021-111701) and the other 1.07 carats (Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.43 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a pair of earrings featuring a 3.43 carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood ruby, renowned for its rich color and rarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Burmese, Pigeon Blood Color Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Natural Burmese, Pigeon's Blood Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit m...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified TIGL 5 Carat Pigeon Blood Red Cushion Shape Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a substantial 5.01-carat cushion-cut ruby, renowned for its captivating "Pigeon Blood Red" color—the most sought-after hue in rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat, Pigeon Blood Red, Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Natural, Pigeons Blood Red, Burmese Ruby and 1.16 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Cert. 2.18 Carat Natural Burmese, Pigeon's Blood Ruby Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GRS Certified 2.18 Carat Natural, Burmese, Pigeon's Blood Ruby and 0.72 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.01 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center of the ring is a 1.01-carat Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby. The ring is certified as 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), Certificate Number GRS2021-061561.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,704Sale Price|20% Off
Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Natural Heated Burma Myanmar Certified 2.05ct Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural pigeon blood ruby ring is set with sparkling round brilliant diamonds in solid gold, creating a timeless design that feels both elegant and refined.
Ruby, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stone is surrounded by 0.50 carat of round diamonds. The diamonds are about G-H color and VS-SI clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.93 Carats Pigeon Blood Oval Cut Ruby Earrings in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Known for their vivid and intense red hues, the rubies are surrounded by 0.45 carats of round-cut diamonds, 0.18 carats of marquise-cut diamonds, and 0.81 carats of pear-shaped diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.38 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the central ruby are supporting diamonds, totaling 0.65 carats. Meticulously set, these diamonds complement the rich red hue of the ruby, adding brilliance and enhancing ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
8.31 Ct Heart Shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite Invisible Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.31 Ct Heart shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite set in the center of an 18K invisible/pave set diamond ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 0.64 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the ruby are 0.57 carats of diamonds, set in luxurious white gold. The diamonds enhance the ruby’s brilliance, creating a perfect balance of sparkle and color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.76 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red No Heat Classic Burma Ruby Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Pigeon's Blood Red No Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the ruby are 1.36 carats of dazzling diamonds, set in luxurious white gold. These diamonds enhance the brilliance of the ruby, creating a blend of color and light that el...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat No Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding the ruby are 1.33 carats of diamonds, set in luxurious white gold. The contrast between the ruby and the diamonds creates a blend of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stone is surrounded by 0.72 carat diamonds from a mix of pears and rounds. The diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stone is surrounded by XXXX carat diamonds from a mix of pears and rounds. The diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 0.95 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones: Ruby: Weight: 0.95 carats Origin: Burmese Color: 'Pigeon Blood' (GRS certified) Clarity: Natural with minor inclusi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The diamonds are about G-H color and VS to SI clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated "Pigeon Blood" Ruby Stone 1.25 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / AIGS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 4176 Center Stone Ruby Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type Platinum Metal Weight 6.21 gr Report AIGS Report Size 6.25 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 1.25 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.11 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vibrant rubies are surrounded by 0.61 carats of sparkling diamonds, adding elegance and brilliance to the design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Earrings in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exceptional earrings feature GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood rubies, totaling 1.88 carats (Certificate number GIA5503162431).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.28 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exceptional center rubies are surrounded by 1.65 carats of additional rubies and 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds, creating a dazzling and vibrant design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare No Heat Natural Mozambique Vivid Red Ruby 1.21CT GW Lab Pigeon Blood Oval
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $9,900 Item Stock Number - RU547268659 Certificate Number - GW LAB 231107401019 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 1.21ct Measurements - 7.10 x 5.39 x 3....
Ruby
Rare No Heat Natural Mozambique Vivid Red Ruby 0.92ct GW Lab Pigeon Blood Oval
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $7,900 Item Stock Number - RU547268660 Certificate Number - GW LAB 231107551025 Shape - Oval Carat Weight - 0.92ct Measurements - 5.98 x 5.03 x 3....
Ruby
Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.15ct Burmese Ruby and 2.07ct Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8227 Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.15ct Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 2.07ct Diamonds A striking platinum ring showcasing a 1.15-carat natural Burmese ruby, elegantly framed by...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 3.45 Carat Unique Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight:3.45ct Rubies: Gorgeous Rich blood red 2.26ct Diamond weight: 1.19ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vvs Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.94 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Unheated*
Located in New York, NY
Excellent, clean clarity & transparent The Fine Pigeon Blood. 2.80ct. round, full cut diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2.06tcw 18K AAA+ Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a fine quality, pigeon blood ruby, and diamond cocktail ring. An extraordinary custom created ring, designed dexterously by our own master jeweler, Robinson.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93tcw AAA+ 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Stacking Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
One of natures rare beauties, a pigeon blood ruby and diamond band. This ring band is quite a luxurious work of art and a true showstopper.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.17ct Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning "pigeon blood" ruby and diamond three stone halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,550Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.25ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning "pigeon blood" Burmese ruby and diamond three stone halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.05ct Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vivid red "pigeon blood" ruby and diamond three stone halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.12 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies have also qualified for the 'Pigeon Blood' classification. The diamonds are composed of a mix of pear and marquise shapes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.13ct Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning "pigeon blood" ruby and diamond three stone halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 2.65 Carat Ruby and Diamond Snow Flake Earings in Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold snow flake earings with pigen blood red rubys round diamonds 3.00ct and ruby inside 2.65ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AIGS Certified 1.17 Carat Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.17 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat), Pigeon Blood Ruby and 0.41 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.39 Carat Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.39 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat), Pigeon Blood Ruby and 0.80 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings This glorious pigeon blood red ruby and diamond earring is sensational.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet Timeless elegance meets an innovative design with this regal Blood Ruby and Diamond bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 16.35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This sensational pigeon blood ruby and diamond long earring is articulate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Eternity Band Ring This incredible pigeon blood red ruby and diamond ring is sensational.
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,400Sale Price|20% Off
KURT WAYNE Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.22 Ctw Vivid Rubies And Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The rubies are intense pigeon blood, translucent with no inclusions. Diamonds: Mount in prongs-settings, with 16 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.38...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 18.75 Carat Solitaire Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 18.75 Carat Oval-Cut Solitaire Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet This magnificent blood-red ruby and diamond solitaire tennis bracelet is majestic.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 14k White Gold 3.62ct European Bezel Diamond Calibre Ruby Halo Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
The calibre French cut rubies stand out with their gorgeous and desirable vivid blood-red color, while the diamond accents add super bright effects for a truly glamorous look.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 26.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Statement Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 26.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Statement Tennis Bracelet This incredulous blood-red ruby and diamond solitaire broad flexible bracelet is impressive.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 8.11 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.11 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Stud Hoop Earrings This glorious blood red ruby and diamond rose-cut modern hoop earring is impeccable.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,990Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold 24.92 Carat Ruby and Diamond Stud "Two-Way" Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 24.91 Carat Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud "Two-Way" Earrings This magnificent blood-red ruby and diamond egg-shaped earring stud is gorgeous.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 49.80 Carats Ruby and Diamond Bangle in Contemporary Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 49.80 Carats Ruby and Diamond Bangle in Contemporary Style This nouveau-style blood red ruby and diamond bangle is strikingly gorgeous.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.23 Carat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.23 Carat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This phenomenal blood-red ruby and diamond band is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.47 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.47 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring This magnificent blood-red ruby and diamond trinity ring is impressive.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Vivid-Red, Burmese Rubies Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous pair of Rubies weighing a total of 2.04 Carats coming from Burma and Pigeon's Blood in Color. The diamonds are a further 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.00 Carat Natural No Heat (Untreated) Ruby Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.00 Carat Natural No Heat, Pigeon Blood Ruby and 0.45 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit me...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural No Heat (Untreated) Ruby Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural No Heat, Pigeon Blood Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit me...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.