IGL Certified 6.00 Ct Burma Rubies 3.15 Ct Diamonds18k Gold Art DecoEarrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of class and charme on your look and elevate your style. Stunning come 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies of 6,00 carats, in perfect pear cut , spectacular v...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Contemporary Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2K Yellow Gold, Portuguese, circa 2020. A charming “Lady Di” engagement ring featuring a dazzling...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$260,000Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Fancy Burmese Ruby Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains over 65...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Burmese Ruby & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A Toi et Moi ring featuring two heart-shaped gemstones that beautifully complement one another. Set in 18K yellow gold, this elegant design pairs a 1.80 ct heart-shaped diamond with ...
GRS Certified 2.88 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 2.04 carat appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine timeless ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold. This pair of earrings embraces minimalism with its simple design while still displaying elegance; a great fit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Platinum, 17.07ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings, Platinum, 17.07ct Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Natural Burma Burmese Rubies Ruby Weight: 15.82 Carats Total Ruby Cuts: Oval Cut & Pear Shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant expression of fine craftsmanship, this striking necklace features vivid natural rubies beautifully arranged in a graceful floral-inspired design, accented throughout by sp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Burma ruby and diamond ring GIA Certificate
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring set in 18ct gold with natural Ruby - Burma (Myanmar) of 1.5ct c.a. and diamonds for circa 0.60ct total. Accompanied by GIA Certification. Highlights: - 18ct gold - Natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating three-stone ring meticulously crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold during the Victorian period. At the centre of the face we find a vibrant natural pinky r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon 6.31 Carat Untreated Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exceptional jewel weighs 6.31 carats and its sugarloaf cut perfectly showcases the intense red hue for which Burma rubies are so coveted. Certified by C. Dunaigre Switzerland as ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.09 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ruby is prong set in 18k yellow gold and the diamonds are set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous GIA Burma Pigeon's Blood Ruby & Diamond Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
The diamonds weigh in total 3.20 carats, well-cut and well matched, and F-G color and VS clarity. Mounted in 18k white gold, the earrings weigh 6.7 grams, Accompanied by GIA report #...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE NO HEAT PIGEON BLOOD RED BURMESE BURMA RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE ...
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate. Elegant Innovative Design for this Ring with a Stunning Oval Ruby (ct. 3.27 Certificate GRS 2017-121190 vivid re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$57,750Sale Price|30% Off
GRS Certified 8.31 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This opulent ring boasts a highly coveted 8.31 carat GRS certified Oval Burmese Ruby surrounded by sparkling halo of 2.80 carat round white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,000Sale Price|21% Off
IGI Certified 29.15ct Natural Burma Rubies 9.83ct Natural Diamonds Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Totalling 9.83 carats, these diamonds create a breath-taking constellation of light that dances beautifully against the vibrant rubies. Set in lustrous 18K yellow gold and measuring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.42 Carat Oval Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oval Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Ring Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.42 Carat Vivid Red Oval-Cut Natural Ruby GIA from Myanmar, surro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Natural Oval Cut Burma Ruby & Trillion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This exquisite ring features a stunning and rare oval cut Burma ruby at its center, set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. The vibrant hue of the natural ruby radiates ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th-Century Yellow Gold Duchess Ring Burma Ruby, Ceylon Sapphire, diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your antique jewelry collection with this extremely rare and authentic 19th-century Duchess ring, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold (750 ‰). Central to its elegant oval des...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,530Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.08 Carat Burmese Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Burmese ruby and diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant White Gold Necklace with Burma Ruby & 1.50 ct Diamonds, c. 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Passion of the Heart Elegant White Gold Necklace with Burma Ruby & 1.50 ct Diamonds, c. 1980 "Some asked me where the rubies grew, And nothing I did say; But with my finger poin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.78 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. There are 218 pieces of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 3.78 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate. Classic Design for this Ring with a Stunning Oval Ruby (ct. 3.02 Certificate 11.15x8.27x3.72 faceted gemstone re...
Diamond, Ruby, 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). The vivid red hues of the no-heat oval-cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an oval shaped natural Burmese ruby possessing a vivd red colour tone with no evidence...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS 3.08 Carat Burmese No-Heat Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Earrings In Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Details Design No.: RJ3036 Metal: 18K white gold with rhodium finish Gross weight: 9.57 g for the pair Centre rubies: 4 Burmese rubies, no heat, 3.08 ct total (2 largest: 1.64 ct, G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Regalia - Natural Burmese Ruby set with Rosecut Diamonds in Designer Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The interplay of fiery red and crisp brilliance creates a ring that feels ceremonial, powerful, and exquisitely luxurious. Crafted in 18K gold and weighing 13.38 grams, Ruby Regalia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1.13ct Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This refined antique pendant necklace is crafted in luminous 18k white gold, showcasing a vivid 1.13 carat Burmese ruby of exceptional color and presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Burma No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Gold Earrings These exquisite earrings feature a pair of GIA-certified, unheated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 1.20 car...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Bowtie Designer Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring, never used. Unique Burma Natural Ruby Gemstones Unique Invisible setting bowtie design Square Natural Ruby's and center Oval Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 10.0 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
28.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Features vibrant red oval cut rubies weighing 28.70 carats, set in an open-work design accented with round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh 8.99 carats total and are approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This charming Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring is a modern cocktail ring that is sure to get a lot of attention with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Magnificent Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Gold Burmese Rubies & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of gems-set classic cufflinks designed by Cartier. This is a fabulous pair of gems set of cufflinks, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 2...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1930s 3.30 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond line bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring size: 8 1/2 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 8.50 grams AGL, 2024, Report No. 1138653, Natural Corundum, Ruby, Burma, Heated Diamond Charact...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.69 Carat Burma Ruby 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 24 pieces of square shaped Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 0.69 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring BURMA NO HEAT
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Ring In 18k Yellow Gold. This ring comes with a AGL certificate stating the Sapphire weight approx. 3.50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace A vintage necklace adorned with a natural Burmese briolette ruby and round-cut diamonds. Accompanied with a AGL labo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.5 Carats Burmese Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A flower garden of faceted, oval Burmese Rubies encircled with a border of round, brilliant cut diamonds and a diamond at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
31.25 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Burmese no heat ruby and diamond bracelet from Rewa.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.06 ct. No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring Spectra
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Ruby 5.06 ct. & 3.94 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Burma No Heat, F-G VS Certifications: SSEF & AGL Size: 6 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: 18K White gold W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Trilliant Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Long Frame Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 6.84 Grams - Ring Type: Long Frame, Toi Et Moi Ruby Details: - Carat: 0.83 - Color: Red - Cut: Trilliant (Triangular) - Origin: Burma ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.04 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
This ring is both a bold statement piece and a timeless investment. Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Center-Stone: Ruby - 5.04 Carats Shape: Oval...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.45 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burma, now known as Myanmar, is one of the premier sources of the world's finest rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Burma Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Opulent Cabochon Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings set in 18kt Yellow Gold. Hugging close to the Ear and bordered on each side by a row of Diamonds while having five diamonds sprinkled a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.53 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa. The earrings have 8 rubies that weigh a total of 13.53 carat, approximately. The largest two weigh a total of 4.01 carat....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find an oval faceted natural Burmese ruby possessing a mid pinky red colour tone. This prin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 1.51 Carat Pigeon Blood 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 classic themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such as rounds and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.16 Carat Burma Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Fan Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed GIA Burma Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely nestled Burma Ruby, weighing approx. 1.16 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a vivid-red Burma ruby (approximately 2.5 carats each) and showcasing another 6 carats of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 ct GIA Certified Burma Ruby and diamond ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a GIA Certified Burma Ruby 2.25-carat center cushion cut, GIA #2231255803.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Enamel Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centre ruby has been set with four claw prongs. The stones were unearthed from Burma - one of the oldest ruby mines in the world.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.03 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The stones were unearthed from Burma - one of the oldest ruby mines in the world.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.28ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Stud Earrings In 18ct White and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.28ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Stud Earrings In 18ct White and Yellow Gold These stunning 0.28ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Stud Earrings are a must-have addition to your jewellery collection...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.29 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centre ruby has been set with four claw prongs. The stones were unearthed from Burma - one of the oldest ruby mines in the world.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring by Péclard in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This stunning ring by reknown Swiss jeweller Péclard features an oval-shaped, vibrantly coloured 2.36 carat Burma ruby. Flanked by two oval-shaped equally lively rubies of approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.13 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centre ruby has been set with four claw prongs. The stones were unearthed from Burma - one of the oldest ruby mines in the world.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.35 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The centre ruby has been set with four claw prongs. The stones were unearthed from Burma - one of the oldest ruby mines in the world.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby No Heat Oval Cabochon & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oval Burmese No Heat Ruby Cabochon Earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18kt White Gold. Accompanies a GIA Report indicating Burma (Myanmar), No Heat. Cabochons meas...
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.