Sapphire Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Onyx 18K Gold Earrings, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Oval frameset with onyx, an inner frame set with diamonds and 4 different gems in the centre: Sapphire cabachons, round Diamonds Rubies carved, Emeralds carved as leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tutti Frutti Earrings Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Earring Carved Leaf 18 KWG
Located in New York, NY
Discover elegance in our carved Ruby and Emerald and Sapphire with Diamond Post Earrings crafted with 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Dia Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Pearls, Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Topazs, Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous retrò bracelet mounted with five strands of pearls alternated with silver structures studded with rubies.As closure, a clasp in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounte...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Ro...
Vintage Tutti Frutti Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco tutti fruiti diamond, sapphire, ruby emerald and platinum cocktail covered watch, set with carved and cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds, in claw settings, with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Platinum Flamenco Dancer Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring calibré and cabochon cut gemstones weighing collectively approximately 0.65 carat. Purplish red rubies, royal blue sapphires, and a Mughal carved emerald - bright green.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18K gold natural emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond t dangling earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi Stone style Earrings set in 18K white gold with diamonds, carved Zambian emeralds, natural carved Mozambique rubies and natural carved Burmese Blue Sapphires.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18k Gold, Carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti-Frutti Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very cute and dainty pair of Tutti - Frutti Earrings set in 18K White Gold with Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby & Diamonds. The weight of the coloured stones is 6.64 carats. The Blue...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
9.41 Carat Carved Zambian Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Carved Zambian Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Ring with 1 piece of Carved Zambian emerald weight 9.41 carat which is surrounded by Sapphire weight 0.71 carat & Ruby we...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Double Clip Brooch with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco double clip brooch with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tutti-Frutti Bracelet Rubies Sapphires Emeralds Diamonds 18k Certified, 1996
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
The bracelet is made of 18K white gold, set with carved Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and round brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous tutti frutti ring with natural emerald and natural un-heat carved blue sapphire and ruby leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco 1.07 Carats Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Lighthouse Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Garden is a Mughal carved emerald cabochon with round cut emeralds. Weighing in total approximately 0.45 carat - bright green and well matched.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Multi Gem Set Bracelet Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 119.52 Carat
Located in London, England
Carved Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire: 112.39 Carats Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 7.13 Carats G/H Color SI Clarity 18 Karat White Gold 18.5cm long and 3cm wide An elegant multi-gem set bracel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Stud Earrings Set in 18K White Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti - Frutti style Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style, carved Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Tutti Frutti Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cluster / Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Engraved Face/Drops Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Carved angel coral pendant in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral in the central part surrounded by a crown of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco style, carved Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and Art Deco style, Emerald and Blue Sapphire and Ruby Chandelier / Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18 Karat Gold Carved Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Tutti-Frutti Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and smart pair of Tutti - Frutti earrings set in 18K gold, with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The style of the earrings is art-deco.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emerald & Rubies Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Tutti-Frutti Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very wearable and one of a kind, natural carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
100 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Art Deco style, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Tanzanites & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Tanzanites & Diamonds Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamonds Emerald Rubies Sapphires Onyx Flower Brooch Boxed
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Incorporating Diamonds, Carved Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Onix to create a fine vase with flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a platinum pendant designed as a bountiful basket, set throughout with round brilliant cut, baguette cut, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 carat total, G ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, Natural Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds Size 9
Located in New York, NY
The huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, adorned with Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Diamonds in size 9, is a rare find with exquisite carved gemstone leaves.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tutti Frutti Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Deco-Style Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fantastical deco-style Tutti Frutti brooch featuring large carved and cabochon emeralds along with cabochon rubies, sapphires, each having rich intense color which contrast and com...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Engraved Orange Coral Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rose Gold/Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous retro ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral representing a beautiful woman profile, surrounded by flower and leaves ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 9k Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous retro ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral representing a beautiful woman profile, surrounded by flowers and leaves ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Art deco style Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Tutti Frutti Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Garnets, Coral, 9kt Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.62 ct Emeralds,Sapphires,Rubies 3.50 ct Garnets 600.15 ct Coral 17.00 gr Total Weight 160.20 gr RF *UEUA
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...
In 18K Gold, Emeralds, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weight of the carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is 5.28 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful, Art deco style Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 6.83 CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Platinum Tutti Frutti Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as foliate motif surmounts and drops featuring clustered gemstones Comprised of prong set and carved foliate motif rubies, emeralds, and sapphires Rubies weigh approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K gold, carved Burma Blue Sapphire, Ruby and diamonds flexible bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one of a kind, natural, Burma Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Diamonds bracelet set in 18K white gold. The centre carving of Blue Sapphire is engraved with a natural Ruby using Kundan (24K...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retrò ring in 14 kt white and rose gold structure mounted with a central coral carved a lady motif surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,rubies and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Sapphire Emerald Turquoise
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Sapphire Emerald Turquoise Coral Ring in 18k yellow gold, white gold with diamonds, ruby, sapphire, emerald, roses carved in red c...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Natural Tutti Frutti, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Engraved Pink Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphire, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a finely carved secundum coral in the centre, surrounded by flowery details in rose gold and silver studde...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Natural Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Tutti Frutti Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Ruby Tutti - Frutti style Art Deco Stud Earrings/ Lever - Back Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Tutti Frutti Drop Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combined weight of the carved Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies are 3.85 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Fancy Sapphires and Diamond Whirl Earrings by Dilys’ in 18k Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Let these lively gem-set earrings tastefully finish any summer’s look and brighten your complexion – the signature effect of Dilys’ earrings. Designed by the renowned Hong Kong jewel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$36,500
Carved Precious Gemstone Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold drop earrings, set with carved sapphire (26.30 carats), ruby (11.13cttw) and emerald (6.42cttw) leaves and gracefully suspended from a diamond-studded (4.82cttw) knot ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Coral Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Lapel Brooch/Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of enchanting coral blossoms with three gold leaves each are juxtaposed on both sides of the stem, complemented by two diamonds approx: 0.35 cttw, I color, VS clarity and two ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco style, Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Features: ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Tazanite ✦ Gemstone Cut: carved Oval ✦ Gemstone Weight: 9.69 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Burmese Blue Sapph...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Wonderful Fruit Salad Carved Precious Gems and Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A most impressive masterpiece of fine jewelry, rendered with materials and skill.This bracelet is stunning in every regard and is of a caliber that would suit the most elite of colle...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
The ring is designed as a pair of snakes, both excellently hand carved with the markings of a realistically modelled snake throughout, one head being set with a round cut rich hued r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Gemstones and Yellow Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A pair of earrings, with carved natural Burmese Rubies, Colombian Emeralds and Blue Sapphire.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger Eye Gold Emerald Ruby Ebony Gold Mushroom Rosary Necklac
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony pendants are an emblem that embody the collection as a whole. They are versatile for formal/casual wear. They come with signature otto locks on top...
Emerald, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...
CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti Earrings 18Kt White Gold With Carved Gems & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian technique...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti Earrings 18Kt White Gold With Carved Gems & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian technique...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.