Art Deco Filigree Platinum Pendant Necklace with Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Aventura, FL
Finished with a vivid natural cabochon ruby of approximately 0.50 carats, it offers timeless Art Deco elegance with delicate metalwork, romantic color, and refined antique brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
High Jewelry Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Collar Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary high-jewelry necklace crafted in platinum and 18K yellow and white gold, showcasing 25 rich cabochon rubies totaling approximately 51.00carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Cultured Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Each panel centers an oval cabochon ruby within a pavé-set diamond frame, all mounted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Cabochon Zambian Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold Emerald - 7.36 carats ( Natural ) Ruby - 0.94 Carat Diamond : 0.67 Carat Custom Services Available in Differe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
3.79 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Brown Diamond White Gold Pendant with Gold Chain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A magnificent pendant necklace comprised of two luscious red heart-shaped cabochon rubies weighing 3.79 carat, with flowing brown diamond lines weighing 1.81 carat.
Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Love Necklace, 18K Gold, with Ruby & Sapphire Hearts
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
Four bezeled, natural sapphire cabochon hearts surround the ruby, adding elegance.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Moonstone Ruby Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOONSTONE AND RUBY NECKLACE IN 14 KARAT ROSE GOLD. The necklace is an absolute masterpiece of antique Victorian jewelry artist...
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
$752Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 5.20ct Oval Ruby Pendant Necklace & Chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
A Pinkish purple colored ruby exhibits its unique and natural rutile characteristics shown in this lovely ruby pendant. A star appears with light as the stone is reflected. The oval ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ladybug Pendant with Diamonds, Cabochon Rubies
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 18k white gold ladybug pendant is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship. Adorned with numerous sparkling diamonds, each weighing approximately 0.02 carats, and set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,099Sale Price|45% Off
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.50ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond pendant. The necklace consists of a diamond set bail with a bezel set ruby at the centre leading to a shield-shaped pendant.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Gillott & Co. Detachable Pendant Ruby and Platinum Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is an amazing vintage piece, a Gillott & Co. cabochon ruby detachable pendant that attaches to an amazing geometric Art Deco diamond necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Blue Moonstone and Ruby Necklace Earrings and Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is a very elaborate set with dozens of round cabochon cut light blue stones separated with contrasting small diamond cut rubies set in titanium which gained popularity in Europe...
Moonstone, Ruby, Titanium
39.14 Carat Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare pendant necklace showcasing an oval cabochon opal, set in a diamond encrusted mounting accented with vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Chimento Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chimento
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center, a striking oval cabochon sapphire displays a deep, velvety blue hue, bezel-set within a sculptural gold frame.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage statement cabochon Ruby citrine brilliant cut diamonds silver Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous pendant is made up of oxidized silver with rare natural cabochon rubies and natural citrine. The look of the pendant is enhanced with the real brilliant cut diamonds th...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in rich 18K gold and 950 silver, the necklace features an impressive 90 carats of natural gemstones, centered around luminous cabochon-cut natural rubies totaling approxi...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
This masterpiece exemplifies Bulgari’s mid-century excellence, combining bold elegance with impeccable Italian craftsmanship. The necklace is lavishly set with richly saturated cabo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant / Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Retro 18K yellow gold pendant features an intricate butterfly motif adorned with 32 round cabochon and square-cut rubies, totaling 9 carats, showcasing a vibrant red hu...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,276Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal, Natural Ruby & Pearl Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones & Details Natural Blue Opal — 46 Carats Natural Red Ruby — 8 Carats Natural White Baroque Pearls Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver Length: 18 Inches The necklace features strik...
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Falconer and Sons 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1970
Located in Greenville, DE
Beautifully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the necklace showcases 22 captivating cabochon rubies with an impressive total weight of approximately 44.07 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Graff 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rubies Suite Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff 18K yellow gold diamond and rubies suite necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
At its heart sits a luminous cabochon ruby, adding a vibrant pop of colour and a romantic focal point.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Necklace with Ruby & Sapphire
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Blue/ White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka –111...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Convertible Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold & 950 Silver Natural Blue Sri Lankan Sapphire Cabochon – 27.00 Carats Natural Zambian Emer...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Blue/ White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka – 124 Carats...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Hammerman Brothers Long Gold Chain Necklace with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Darnestown, MD
Hammerman Brothers curbchain link necklace with cabochon rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique French 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Star Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique French pendant necklace is a striking and highly distinctive gemstone piece, centered by a substantial 16.15ct star ruby surrounded by 1.10ctw of diamonds. The ruby’s as...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The gemstone necklace has a feature bezel set 4.83Ct cabochon cut sapphire to the c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman Gold Plated Silver Pink Opal Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
A beautiful pink opal and ruby pendant which has been handmade in our workshops. The pink opals have been hand-cut into teardrop shapes and embedded with rubies. The pendant is made ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Moonstone Ruby Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian moonstone necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The necklace displays a feature two-tiered arrangement of collet set oval caboch...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$3,915Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Necklace 18K Gold -Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite Necklace features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby cabochons totaling around 60 carats.
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & White Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats Purple Amethyst -16 Carats 18 K Gold & Silver • Sign...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Roman Coin w/ Ruby Curb Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval & Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red - 5.7x4.3mm (oval) 7.3mm (round) (approx.) (1) Genuine Ancient Roman Coin - Most likely an Ancien...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 14k Gold Ancient Coin w/ Ruby & Diamond Panther Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red - 6.7x4.8mm (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant Whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiger's Claw with 2 Carat Ruby Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Featuring a Tiger’s Claw, Hand set with 12 Carat Ruby Hand set a 14K Yellow Gold Bezel setting. Pendant measures approx. 3" long. More Beautiful in Real time! Sure to...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald, creating a stunning trinity design. Each precious gemstone is bezel set and surrounded by ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$1,317Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Citrine Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Citrine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic "Capri" Vintage Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural Ruby cabochons weighing 36 carats, showcasing pink, blue, and cream tones.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Pearl and 23 Carat Ruby Strand Turquoise and Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional pendant envelops a three strand necklace, displaying two strands of pearls flanking a strand of ruby beads.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Ruby, and Sapphire Floral Basket Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The cabochon and faceted stones are arranged to create a playful bouquet effect, making this piece both whimsical and elegant.
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro Gold Pendant 10.50 Carat Natural White Cabochon Opal and Ruby Gem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 9K Gold Pendant Natural White Cabochon Opal & Ruby Gemstone Circa 1950. The opals weigh approximately 3 carats (10.7x9.5x5mm) and 7 carats (14.5x13.5x6.1mm). The 3.2mm round ru...
Opal, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Chain w/ Opal Ruby Swan Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
The swan shows lovely detail and is neatly set with a cabochon cut opal and ruby, along with approximately 0.18 carats of fine diamonds neatly set throughout the feathers.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
7.91 Carats Pear-Shaped Ruby Cabochon in Platinum Pendant and Earring Set
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
What a wonderful matched set of Rubies and Diamonds in Platinum! Pendant Features Pear-shaped Ruby Cabochon weighing 7.91 Carats Accent Diamond weighing 0.20 Carats ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 45 Carat No Heat Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Cuff Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GRS-certified 45.51 carat no heat pear-shaped cabochon natural ruby cuff choker necklace. Retro, circa 1960-70.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Emerald - 5 Carats Ruby - 42 Carats Blue Sapphires - 11 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats White so...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in platinum and 18K yellow gold, it drapes in three scintillating rows of baguette, round, and square-cut diamonds, each link composed with breathtaking precision. Vibrant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part. ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING +CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a y...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Unique Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Chocker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Color: Intense Red 9 Cabochon Cut Natural Rubies Estimated Total Carat Weight: 6.00ct.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural gems Crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace is a combination of luxury and craf...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Peridot & White Topaz Convertible Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and luminous creation from Bochic’s iconic “Capri” Traveling Collection,...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,683Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Peridot & White Topaz Convertible Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and luminous creation from Bochic’s iconic “Capri” Traveling Collection, this ex...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,624Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Peridot & White Topaz Convertible Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and luminous creation from Bochic’s iconic “Capri” Traveling Collection, this ex...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21.99ct Hollow Cabochon Ruby & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold Large Oval Pendant
Located in London, GB
We are proud to introduce this mesmerising, finely detailed 18 carat yellow gold antique large oval pendant, that is now part of our diverse antique jewellery collection. The centre...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,057Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features cabochon natural rubies, beautifully complemented by crisp white topaz and vivid green peridot—all set in rich 18K gold and 950 silver.
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.