$21,600Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $48, 000 Rare Important 18KT Gold 21CT Burmese Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace conta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $70, 000 Rare Important 18KT Gold 11CT Gorgeous Burmese Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Burmese Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracele...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$112,500Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large Burmese Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Large Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Bracelet...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Burmese 2.52 Carat Ruby and 3.64 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classically designed 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a vibrant 2.89 carat oval Burmese ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,280Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Earrings Platinum PT950 12.25 Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: Platinum Weight 19.00 grams, 18k White Gold Pushback Rubies: 5.45ct Burma (vivid red, eye-clean) Diamonds: 6.80ct F-VS (premium baguettes + round brilliants) Design: 3-dimensi...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful certified 4.06 carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond engagement ring, set in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous three-stone ring taken from the Victorian period. At the centre of the face we find an oval faceted ruby of Burmese origin. This striking principal stone show...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous GIA 3.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.06 carat oval-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cushion Shape Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Cushion Shape Burma No Heat Ruby and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified No Heat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 5.52 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby (per AGL– American Gem Laboratory), framed by Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing roughly 3.00 carats, and set in 18k white gold and plat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Eye-Catching 3.31 ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Center Stones: 6 natural Burma rubies, 3.31 ct total -Accent Stones: 80 round diamonds, 1.23 ct total, E/F color, VS1/VS2 clarity -Metal: 18k White Gold -Year: 2024 -Style: Dan...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
12 Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular earrings consisting of natural Burma ruby. One Emerald shape ruby 12 X10 , It look like a w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HARRY WINSTON No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in platinum and 18K yellow gold, the design is anchored by a sumptuous procession of Burmese rubies—unheated and of exceptional saturation—graduated and expertly set to fol...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 2.19 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The gemstones are set in prong setting; ruby is set in 18k yellow gold and the diamonds are set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
50.40 Carat Total Burmese Rubies, 4.20 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This is a one of a kind necklace is set in 18k white gold and features a total weight of 50.40 carats of natural Burmese pear shaped rubies with 4.20 carat total weight of marquise s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 2.25 carats with Diamond 2.77 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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. Set with a round cut diamond halo and two trillion cut side stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in a thick band in 18 karat yellow gold, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 5 1/4 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 11.50...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet-GIA Certified 15.00 Carats Burma Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Bracelet is a striking display of classic contrast and high-jewelry refinement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
5.32 ct Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 5.32 carats of GIA-ce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Cabochon and White Diamond Cluster Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This breathtaking cluster bracelet showcases a hue of Burmese red ruby cabochons weighing 202.57 carats and 2.79 carats of white bright diamond rounds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
12.8ct Cabochon Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material Details - 18K Solid Yellow Gold (6.70gm) > Gemstone - Burma Natural Ruby > Gemstone Weight - 12.80 Carat > Gemstone pieces - 5 > Gemstone cut - caboch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, AGL & Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary jewel of unmatched pedigree, this ring showcases a 7.15-carat Burmese ruby of exceptional quality — oval-shaped, no-heat, and certified by both the Gübelin Gem Lab a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintaged Style 0.82Ct Burma Unheated Ruby ring With Diamond
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.82Ct Natural Diamonds (18pcs) - 0.16Ct Measurement of ruby - 6.8x6.2mm ( Approx) Cut - Mixed Oval Cut Clarity...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.08 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Ruby and diamond ring. The ring's center stone is 1.08 carat pigeon blood Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.53 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Earrings in 18Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic elegance for your jewels collection with these stunning ruby and diamond earrings made by Rewa jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold. There are 50 Burmese rubies without a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exceptional necklace in 18 karat gold and platinum 950 is set with 91 untreated round and oval shaped Burma rubies of vivid pink-red colour, total weight approximately 15.00 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold 3.67 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.67 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings This special majestic royal parrot ruby stud-drop earring is a perfect example of the modern-day sty...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75. GIA certificate included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cut Necklace 16.50ct Art Deco
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: platinum, 18k white gold clasp (security) Diamond Carat: 12.16ct Burma Ruby (heated) Total: 4.34 Carat Weight: 35.4 Grams Place of Origin: New York Circa: late 21st Cen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
AGI Certified Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Necklace made out of 18 Karat white gold . Necklace consisting of 2 Pear shape and 5 Oval shape natural Burma ruby having a total weight of 7.48 carats set with 8.4 carats of ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has a centre piece pear shaped Burma Ruby no heat weighing 2.00 carat approximately. ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Certified 5.40 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning, certified, vivid red 5.40 carat Burmese heated Ruby and Diamond ring, set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.4 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond flower earrings from Rewa Jewels. Ships from the US. No tariffs or import duties for customers in the US. There are 10 rubies, approximately 5.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three-Stone Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 1.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handmade three stone ruby diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18K white gold and starring a sweet and luscious natural Burmese ruby, weighing 1.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.06 Carat Burmese Ruby GIA Certificate 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a 3.06ct Oval Shape Natural Corundum Burmese Ruby with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet with GIA Certification
Located in Wailea, HI
Exquisite Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet with GIA Certification Indulge in timeless elegance with this breathtaking bracelet, featuring: 38 Oval Burmese Rubies: A stunning arra...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 1.96 Karat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burma ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The centre piece is of natural untreated cushion cut Burmese rubies weighing appr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds are crisp and bright, graded in the white G–H color range with VS–SI1 clarity, adding sparkle and brilliance to the fiery ruby center. Expertly crafted in 18K white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$87,500Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 70CT Gorgeous Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Fancy Gorgeous Glistening Diamond and Ruby Necklace consisting of Magnificent Rubies and Diamonds. Eac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The gold is 18 K of a total of 13.1 grams. A ring people will be awed at and certainly a conversation piece.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 2.59 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burma ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. The centre piece is of natural untreated oval shaped Burmese rubies weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.89 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 centre pieces are of natural untreated cushion cut Burmese rubies weighing approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 26.21 cts. Burma Ruby & Diamond Line Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A true statement in fine jewelry, this Spectra Fine Jewelry ruby and diamond line bracelet showcases twenty-eight cushion-cut Burmese rubies totaling 26.21 carats, selected for vivid...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
8.17 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. It has 8 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 8.17 carat approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
22.25 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It is studded with 42 vibrant oval shaped Burmese rubies weighing 22.25...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.47 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The centre 2 pieces of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 2.03 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.57 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The centre piece is of natural untreated oval shaped Burmese rubies weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.07 Karat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 centre pieces are natural Burmese rubies weighing approximately total of 3.07 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold 2.88 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring with 2.88 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 2.88 carat Burmese oval ruby is the centerpiece of this 18 karat white gold ring. The ruby is surrounded with a square entourage of 2.88 carats of pear and baguette sha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.23 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 centre pieces are of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 2.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Report Certified 1.67 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby Ring
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This glistening 18 karat white gold ring features a rare 1.67 carat no heat Burma ruby graded by GIA. 58 round brilliant cut diamonds accent the ruby totaling 0.82 carats of VS clari...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.8 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Ruby Ring & Diamond Halo in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: Platinum 900 / 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 8.65 Grams - Setting: Prong, Halo - Size: 6.25 - Ring Face Size: 2.7 x 2.05 cm - Diamonds: 6 Round cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
8.94 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The centre piece is of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 1.86 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.75 Carat Burma Ruby GRS Certificate 3.26 Carat Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a 6.75 ct Burmese ruby with a GRS certificate.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back half rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
16.55 Carat Burmese Not Heat Ruby And Diamond Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 30 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 16.55 carat approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.