Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace A large cabochon ruby drop weighing approximately 53 carats, with a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.58 carats set inside the ruby. Suspended...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co., AGL 2.00 Ct Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum and 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring by Tiffany & Co. boasts a beautiful 2 carat cushion cut Unheated Burma Ruby flanked by two pear shaped brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.69 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Jackets Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Burmese rubies are sought after for their beautiful red tones. Halo set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the total diamond weight for the piece is 0.37 carats. The ruby studs can ...
Diamond, Ruby
GRS Certified 2.63 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K
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 2.07...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,500Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.20ct Oval Burmese Ruby with Diamond Earrings 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Created by Alexander Beverly Hills. 4.88 carats total metal weight. 2 GIA certified oval Burma rubies, 4.20 carats total. Complimented by 58 round brilliant diamonds, 0.68 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Crimson Embrace - Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond precision. A ring where Burmese ruby becomes a glowing ember of royal brilliance.Oval
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Earrings. Classic Design for this Earrings with a pair of Stunning Oval Red Ruby Faceted ct. 3.94 with Round Diamonds ct. 2.94 fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.02 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ruby is bezel set in a fantastic diamond and 18K gold mounting featuring 56 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 2.75 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases a 0.85-carat GIA-certified heart-cut red ruby from Burma, left untreated to highlight its natural, rich color (certificate number GIA5506603556). Surrounding the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified2.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.37 carat appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Certified No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Engraved Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Florentine Engraved ring, handcrafted in 18kt white Gold, featuring in the center a natural certified Burma Ruby 1.42 carat, and surrounded by colorless round old mine cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 5.48 Cts Heart Cut Burma Rubies 2.20 Cts Diamonds 18K Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect heart cabochon cut , of 5,48 carats, vibrant color, fine quality, only heated, and 60 pieces ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.48 Cts Heart Cut Burma Rubies 2.20 Cts Diamonds 18K Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect heart cabochon cut , of 5,48 carats, vibrant color, fine quality, only heated, and 60 pieces ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Engagement Ring: Untreated Burmese Ruby, Diamonds, White Gold, c. 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
Rose Red Vintage Cluster Ring With Untreated Burmese Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1975 A natural ruby of fantastic colour, sparkling with wonderful purplish-red reflections...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rubies are AGL certified and set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Treatment: No Heat Certification: AGL Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
$10,999Sale Price|25% Off
AIG certified 6.50 ct Burma rubies and 2.11 ct diamonds on 18k gold earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design for this refined and chic earrings in 18k gold, with two pieces of Burma rubies, cabochon cut, fine quality, very stunning color , of 6.50 carats, and special cut...
18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.99 Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Open back ring setting and a wide shank at the bottom to protect against chips or dents. All set in 18k yellow gold and weighs 6.11 grams. Details: ✔ Item type: Ring ✔ Metal: 18k...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Certified Burma Ruby No Heat Diamond Filigree Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Florentine Engraved ring, handcrafted in 18k yellow and white Gold, featuring in the center a natural Burma No Heat Ruby 1.06 carat, and surrounded by colorless round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,700Sale Price|20% Off
3.84ctt Oval Burmese Ruby & Diamond Drop Necklace 18-Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful natural oval Burmese ruby and diamond drop earrings. 3.84 carats total gemstone weight. 2 oval Burmese rubies, heat. 78 round brilliant diamonds, 1.68 carats. Approximately...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified Kashmir Blue Sapphire, Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burmese ruby, Kashmir blue sapphire and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 centre pieces are oval shaped Kashmir Blue Sapphir...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN Cluster Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 5.44 grams Rubies: 6 pieces, 3.70 carats Diamonds: 12 pieces, 1.62 carats A pair of clustered Burma ruby and diamond earrings featuring six rubies totaling 3.70 carats and tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring, 7.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A French antique cushion-cut ruby and diamond oval-shaped cluster ring, with ten, old-cut diamonds in claw settings, mounted in yellow gold, with a French eagle head mark, for 18 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 ctw Diamond & No-Heat Burmese Ruby Gold-Topped Platinum Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in 18K gold-topped platinum, the design balances rich ruby color with cool diamond brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum & Gold 16.47ctw GIA Vivid Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma - Heated - Gorgeous Quality - 9.17ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18th Century Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Period: 18th Century Metal: Platinum-Topped Gold Metal Purity: Electronic test indicates 18K gold with platinum overlay Gemstones: Two Pear-Shaped Natural Rubies Approx. 9.50 × 5.70 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fine Ruby set in a wearable custom made diamond mounting. 5.77 carat Cushion cut “Intense Red” Burma Ruby set in a custom made diamond mounting. .78 carats of white round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
A truly lovely and very fine ruby and diamond ring. The natural Burma ruby is surrounded by a cluster of ten diamonds. The shoulders have a reeded design. It would make a wonderful e...
18k Gold
18kt White Gold Ring 4.05ct Burma Ruby, 5.76ct Diamonds, CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring 4.05ct Burma Ruby, 5.76ct Diamonds, CGL Certified Elegant big ring full of diamonds and a ruby in the centre. Diamonds: Approx 5.76 carat. RUBY'S: 4.05 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Burmese Ruby Ring, Italian, circa 1940
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Buccellati Burmese ruby ring. Set with an oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, to an impressive s...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 5.09 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 2.51 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.17 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.17 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.58 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Buccellati Estate 18K Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with GIA
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.50 Measurements: 4.0mm above the finger, 8.2mm wide Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Weight: 6.48 grams Burma No Heat Ruby: (GIA Report #6237484341)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.03 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.03 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.82 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Bood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA Certified 2.19 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's colorful stones and traditional shaped such as r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.10 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.10 carat appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.43 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.71 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 16 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 4.71 carat approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.27 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 12.64 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.32ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of contemporary Burmese ruby and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma (Myanmar) Ruby Cts 8.45 and Diamond Engagement Ring with GRS Certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Highlighting its regal beauty, 15 round diamonds (1.92 ct) gracefully encircle the ruby. It is set in 6.13 grams of 18k white gold and has measurements of 20 x 16 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.49 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blod And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.17 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
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 appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately designed 18ct yellow gold ring taken from the Art Nouveau movement. This piece features a centralised pinky red ruby of Burmese origin accompanied by a fa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 4.51 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Bood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 0.86ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of contemporary ruby and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified 24.01 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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 24 pieces of cushion cut Burma No Heat Rubies few are Pigeon bloo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.41 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pair of earrings from Rewa features two certified Burmese rubies weighing a total of 4.41 carats. Both stones are certified by GIA as unheated and Burma origin, with one classif...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.50 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pair of earrings from Rewa features Burma-origin rubies totaling 5.50 carats. At the center are two rubies weighing 1.01 and 1.02 carats, certified by GRS as 'Pigeon Blood', Bur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese Unheated Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The necklace is crafted in 18K white gold. We are a third generation company (over 100 years) and have been established in Hong Kong since 1961.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Superb Unheated No Heat 2.55ct Burma Burmese Ruby Earrings & GIA Certificate
Located in bangkok, TH
A Simply lovely matched pair of Unheated Burma Rubies from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar) totalling 2.55ct, set in this solid 18k white gold setting and surrounded b...
18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.16 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
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
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.