$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
8.20 Carat Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, this refined ruby tennis bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and set with a continuous line of vivid natural rubies totaling approximately 8.20 cara...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking bracelet showcasing a vibrant array of mixed-cut rubies and round-cut diamonds. The rubies, weighing 89.86 carats, with their deep red hue, are interspersed with brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Snake Bangle, 3.83ct
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies Bangle is made in 14K white gold featuring 2 pear cut rubies, 0.26 carat. With 120 round cut diamonds, 3.57carats. Weighing 3.83 carats combined.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,817Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby & Morganite Tennis Bracelet, 14.13ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This bracelet is made in 14K white gold. It features 18 emerald cut morganites weighing 11.18 carats. As well as 18 round cut rubies weighing 2.95 carats with a color grade (H).
Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dove Cuff Bracelet Bleeding Heart Ruby Gold Plated Brass Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Dove Cuff Bracelet Gold Plated Brass and Sterling Silver Designer J DAUPHIN The Billet of Myself Cuff is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN featuring a pair of do...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond 3.24Ct. & Ruby 5.18Ct. Tennis Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold tennis bracelet. This bracelet is designed with a center row of round brilliant cut rubies, and two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. This is a timeless and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Snake Cuff Bracelet Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Cuff Bracelet White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The White Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet is an open cuff bangle featuring a slender serpent m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Pradera Jewels 18k Rose Gold Bracelet With Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18Kt rose gold bracelet with a total weight of 14.27 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 2.020 carats and rubies with a total weight of 11.54 carats. Irama Pradera is a Young des...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 0.17 and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fiery rubies and dazzling diamonds intertwine to ignite the passion within your soul. Adorned with four round rubies from Myanmar totaling 0.17 carats and five round diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$682Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.46 in D 0.3 in L 7 in
Silvorra Natural 4.9CT Round Ruby Solitaire Chain Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural 4.9 carats single stone ruby bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver. The design centers around a 10 mm round ruby in a prong setting, admired for its rich red hue an...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Earrings with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in 18Kt yellow gold weighing 0.20 grams, silver weighing 5.89 grams, 92 diamonds weighing 0.90 carats and 2 rubies weighing 14.30 carats. PRADERA is a second generation o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.89 in L 6.97 in
Sapphire , Tsavorite & Ruby Multi Color Bangle Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:26.28gms, RUBY:1.21Cts, SAPPHIRE:1.36Cts, TSAVORITE:0.61vt
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
18k 750 White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Milgrain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 15.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 8.5 mm Height: 3.6 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby Pri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,104Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 2.45 in L 4.18 in
Tsavorite with Cabochon Ruby Snake Bangle set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Tsavorite 30.29 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.05 carat Bangle set in Silver Settings Diameter: 6.2 cm Length: 10.6 cm Total Weight: 84.7 grams *Please note that the silver setting ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 16.69 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 75.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.05 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 18.0 cm Total Weight: 15.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Superb Ruby Diamond 14k Two-Tone Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb tennis bracelet featuring a set of perfectly match vivid red gem quality rubies weighting approximately 17.88 carats. They are each super fine gem quality making a super imp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 16.1 Grams Length: 6.5 Inch 1: Primary Stone: Burmese Ruby Primary Carat Weight: 18.89 Ct. (14 pcs) Primary S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.48 Carats Diamond: 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold. Classic Tennis Bracelet with Rubies ct. 4.32 and Seven Larger Diamonds ct. 1.57. Lenght is cm. 18. 18kt gold grams are 14.3. Ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,370
H 0.12 in W 0.31 in L 7.01 in
14K White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet Milgrain Setting
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 7.75 mm Height: 2.75 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet Unisex Size 2.4
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US A refined balance of color and brilliance, this 14K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Cut Ruby & Diamond Everyday Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond bangle captures timeless sophistication and modern artistry. Meticulously handcrafted, it features a continuous row of fine vivid red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$952Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.42 in D 0.32 in L 7 in
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver 7.35CT Natural Ruby Chain Bracelet July Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
This natural ruby bracelet in 925 sterling silver showcases a striking 7.35 carat gemstone, designed to make a bold yet elegant statement. The design centers around a 12 mm round rub...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Chain Cuff Bracelet Ruby Greek Cross Blue Enamel J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Plated Ruby Cross Cuff Bracelet Light Blue Enamel Statement Bangle Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in gold-plated brass, this cuff bracelet features a Greek cross centerpiec...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
3.66 Carat Ruby and Diamond bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
3.66 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold This magnificent Oval shape Ruby Flower Bracelet is incredulous. The solitaire Oval-shaped Oval-cut Ruby are beautifully W...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 14K rose gold and features 1 Round cut, prong set Ruby weighing 0.59 carats and 72 round cut, prong set Diamonds weighing 0.63C with a color grade (H) and clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.48 Carats Diamond: 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,000 / item
Silver and 24k Gold Bangle with Ruby and Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 30 g 24 Karat Gold 6 g 5.50 ct Champagne Diamond 2.70 ct Diamond 12 ct Ruby
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 24 Carat Burmese Rubies Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning bracelet is a true masterpiece, featuring 13 natural oval red Burma rubies with a total weight of approximately 20 carats. Renowned for their vivid red color and Burma origi...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
14.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
14.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold This magnificent Oval shape Ruby tennis bracelet is incredulous. The solitaire Oval-shaped Oval-cut Ruby are beautifully Wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
13.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
13.10 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold This magnificent Oval shape sapphire tennis bracelet is incredulous. The solitaire Oval-shaped Oval-cut Ruby are beautifully...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.48 Carats Diamond: 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cuff Bracelet Rubies 9 Karat Rose Gold Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful cuff bracelet crafted in 9 karat rose gold featuring 2 oval cut rubies. The inner size is 58x48 mm / 2.283x1..889 inches. Marked with the Italian gold mark 375 and Botta G...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Cellini Jewelers Platinum 21.35Ct. Burmese Ruby and 3.86 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
AN IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET. The graduating bracelet is designed with two rows of oval Burmese Rubies with single Marquis Diamond connections. The magnificent stones are...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Snake Bracelet White Diamond Chain link Silver Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Link Bracelet Gold Plated Silver Designer: J Dauphin Title: Sparkle Companion The Sparkle Companion Serpent Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcra...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bangle
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bangle Nothing glams a party better than some exquisite pieces of jewelry to adorn. A perfect combination of some finest diamonds an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
58.24 Carat Pear-Shaped Ruby and Yellow Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
58.24 Carat Pear-Shaped Ruby and Yellow Diamond Gold Bracelet: A beautiful jewel, it features a staggering 58.24 carat of pear-shaped rubies along with 8.58 carat of yellow round br...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Row 11.00 Carat Natural Ruby Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vibrant and Flexible band designed as a two-row of Natural Burmese rubies, 14k yellow gold. The bracelet holds 94 round cut Burma rubies. The rubies have a total weight of approxi...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 4.70 Carat French Cut Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bangle bracelet showcasing a row of french-cut rubies totaling 4.70 carats, framed by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.88 carats. All stones are set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 35 Carat Ruby and Diamond Statement Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One-of-a-kind, AGL-certified Burmese ruby and diamond wide tennis bracelet crafted in 18-karat white and 18-karat yellow gold. The 13 oval-shaped Burma rubies are AGL-certified and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Paolo Piovan Cabro Bracelet Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Paolo Piovan Cabro Bracelet Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby, Amazing, original Paolo Piovan bracelet set with 10.94 carat Tsavorite, 17.03 carat round brilliant icy diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$59,000
W 1.78 in L 5.91 in
1980s 18k gold Tutti Frutti bracelet with carved emeralds, sapphires, rubies
Located in London, GB
This intricately made 18k gold bracelet is styled in the shape of a 'branch' in diamonds covered with carved emeralds, sapphires and rubies as 'flowers'. The design is embellished wi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Baguette Rubies Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
a beautiful combination of rubies and diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. It weighs 28.1 grams and has a length of 7.25 inches. There are 36 natural square-cut red rubies, each approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Beauvince Directions Bracelet (4.38 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Traditional yet modern, this bracelet adds an elegant touch of color whether one is dressing casual or fancy. Gemstones Type: Ruby Gemstones Shape: Round Gemstones Weight: 1.10 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat 36 Carat Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
She called this wide ruby and diamond bracelet her Magic Carpet. Acquired from a Beverly Hills, California estate jewelry aficionado, this spectacular statement piece was meticulousl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Straight Line Tennis Bracelet 8.84 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 8.75 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet set with 52 vibrant natural rubies totaling 8.84 carats. Crafted with precision and finished with a secure clasp, this classic design offers t...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Emerald Illusion Diamond White Gold Clasp Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold bangle features 4.49 carats of rubies and emerald-cut diamonds composed of baguette and round diamonds. It is secured with a box clasp and figure-8 safety closure...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior Classic "Tennis" Bracelet set in Yellow Gold with Rubies
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A Rosior Classic "Tennis" Bracelet Manufactured in 19,2k Yellow Gold and set with: - 51 Round Cut Rubis with 6,55 ct. Easily Sizable. This unique piece comes with a Certificate of Au...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
Snake Bracelet Chain Link Ruby Tanzanite Silver Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Tanzanite Snake Chain Bracelet Solid Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "If You Knew" The "If You Knew" Snake Chain Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcrafted ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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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.
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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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