Oval Ruby Diamond Illusion Tennis Bracelet 12.65 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Weight: 15.8 grams • Gemstones: 21 Oval Rubies totaling approximately 9.92 carats • Diamonds: 105 Baguette-Cut Diamonds totaling approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Baguette-Cut Ruby & Diamond 14K Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold multi link bracelet adorned with baguette-cut pink rubies and round brilliant diamonds. Set on box closure and hugs the wrist with weight and colorful sparkle. Deta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nini 18K White Gold 20Ct Burma Rubies & 3.5 Ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning contemporary bracelet from the 21st century. Crafted in 18k white gold, this exquisite piece features a striking array of mixed-cut Burma rubies totaling 20.0 carats. The...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Ruby with Brilliant Diamond Rose Gold Open Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 5.48 carats of rubies in a secure 4-prong setting, complemented by diamond accents, this 18k rose gold open bangle is designed for versatility. Its elegant construction all...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,799Sale Price|26% Off
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...
$2,070Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.2 in D 0.16 in L 7.15 in
Silvorra 26.05CT Eternity Style Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Prong Set
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet contains 37 natural ruby gemstones with a total weight of 26.05 carats, set in 925 sterling silver. Each 5 mm round shaped stone is arranged in a continuous line, secu...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet set in 18K Rose Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 22.22 carats with Diamond 7.82 carats Bracelet set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 18.5 cm Total Weight: 89.07 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Toggle Link Bracelet 24 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Clasp
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Toggle link bracelet weighing 24.04 grams in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Great for layering or wearing alone. More link bracelets available Search Harbor Diamonds
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Enamel Snake Wrap Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Flex Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic vintage snake bracelet is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking flexible wrap design that coils elegantly around the wrist. The sculptural serpent m...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Leather Strap Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features an oval 18 carat gold design set with 2 oval cabochon rubies and top quality round diamonds set en pavé (1.34 carats, F/VVS). The center is set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Gold Chain Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Tiffany & Co. chain bracelet crafted in 18K gold, set with a refined combination of natural rubies and diamonds. The bracelet features approximately 1.00 carat total w...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,000
H 7 in W 0.3 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.3 in L 7 in
Pippo Perez 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Teddy Bear Cord Bracelet
Located in Plantation, FL
A whimsical and highly collectible bracelet by renowned Italian designer Pippo Perez, crafted in 18 karat white gold and centered by a charming teddy bear motif. The bear is pavé-se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 18k 750 Rose Gold 19.5cm x 3.4mm
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
11.62 carat pink natural ruby tennis bracelet in 18k 750 rose gold, featuring a classic silhouette with vibrant rubies, exceptional color consistency and refined MXHM craftsmanship. ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade Oxidised Silver Tag Blockchain Bracalet with Brilliant Cut Pave Ruby
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Block Chain Collection,bracelet,67 gm silver, 7,05 ct rubies, 1,40 ct champagne diamonds
Ruby, Diamond, Silver
$620 / item
W 0.48 in D 0.22 in L 7.25 in
Silvorra Natural 10.61 CT Single Stone Ruby Unisex Chain Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural 10.61 carat oval cut ruby bracelet is made in 925 sterling silver. Measuring 10 × 12 mm, the single gemstone presents a bold yet refined focal point. The bracelet has an...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Bracelet with Diamonds, Ruby & Sapphire
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in 18Kt yellow gold 8.1 grams, silver 69.54 grams, 8 carat diamonds, corundum treated ruby 221.6 carats and sapphire 7.72 carats PRADERA is a second generation of a fam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ruby Cross Chain Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Cross Chain Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated J DAUPHIN This sculptural chain cuff by J DAUPHIN is a bold, modern interpretation of sacred symbolism and Victorian-era desig...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.21 carats with Diamond 3.38 carats Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 17.5 cm Total Weight: 27.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald with Ruby Elephant Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.67 carat with Ruby 0.08 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 18.5 cm Total Weight: 15.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.12 carats with Diamond 4.29 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle For Women
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 Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Snake link Bracelet Serpent Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Snake Link Bracelet Ruby Gold Plated Silver Serpent Double Chain Victorian Style Designer: J DAUPHIN Small to Medium: 18 cm / 7 inches The Snake Link Bracelet is han...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$19,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Natural Ruby Bracelet with Marquise White Diamond Accents 18K White Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined expression of elegance, this bracelet features a beautiful line of vivid red oval-cut rubies, each carefully selected for its rich color and brilliance. Set between the rub...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Bros Burmese Ruby Diamond 18K Gold-Platinum Tennis Bracelet, AGL Cert
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary tennis bracelet crafted by Hammerman Brothers! The design features vibrant red emerald-cut rubies, totaling approximately 8.00 carats, set in a sleek arrangement. Acce...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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...
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet Timeless elegance meets an innovative design with this regal Blood Ruby and Diamond bracelet. It is formed using ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing 6.50 carats total of 23 oval cut rubies, elegantly alternating with 1.11 carats of 23 round brilliant diamonds. Made in 14 karat white gold. Style available in different ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lalaounis 18k gold lion's head bangle with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
This intricately made Ilias Lalaounis bangle from 1980s is in the shape of 2 lion's heads joined by a cabochon ruby. The bangle is beautifully made in 18k gold and adorned with diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stunning 3.70 Carats Round Brilliant F/VS1 Diamonds Ruby Cuff Bracelet 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning cuff bracelet features a vibrant natural Pear Shape ruby weighing 2.30 carats, beautifully complemented by Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 1.40 carats, graded F c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.80 cts Natural Ruby & 0.27 cts Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious bracelet features a stunning natural ruby with a total weight of 5.80 carats, beautifully crafted in a square French (princess) cut. The ruby displays a rich, strong r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.65 carats with Diamond 0.50 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 18.0 cm Total Weight: 16.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.38 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 17.5 cm Total Weight: 14.99 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.71 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 17.5 cm Total Weight: 28.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.0 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 18.0 cm Total Weight: 32.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,125 / item
W 0.15 in L 7 in
Natural Ruby Birthstone and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 9.27 carats endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.34 carats of diamonds. It measures 7 inches long in length. Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 13.29 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 13.29 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet This Classic Bracelet was designed to reflect the captivating appeal of your style quotient. With its casual yet ta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,799Sale Price|26% Off
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...
3.5 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and timeless, this tennis bracelet is finely crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a seamless line of 68 round-cut stones that balance the fiery brilliance of rubies with the...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pave Diamond Oxidized Silver Serpent Bracelet with Black Leather Strap
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 7g Black Strap 2.10 ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.05 ct Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Blue Sapphire and Ruby Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 10.74 carat and Ruby 12.56 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 18.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 40.22 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Charm with Rubies and Pearls #19229
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Charm with Rubies & Pearls This adorable poodle charm was meticulously crafted from 14K yellow gold with beautiful detailing and is decorated with a coll...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.51 cts Natural Ruby & 0.32 cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and refined, this timeless bracelet is crafted in 14K white gold and showcases a captivating display of natural rubies totaling 3.51 carats. Each ruby is precision-cut in a p...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.50 carat approx. Rubies 0.65 carat approx. Blue Sapphires 0.65 carat approx. Diamonds 0.75 carat approx. 8 inch length 18 karat yellow gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pave Diamond Oxidised Silver Serpent Bracalet with Brown Leather Strap
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925) 7g Brown Strap 2.10 ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.05 ct Ruby
Ruby, Diamond, Silver
Bijoux Num Natural Ruby with Rough Diamond Link Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful One of a Kind Natural Unheated Corundum with Rough Diamond Link Bracelet. The corundums are all natural and unheated in color of pale ruby and pale sapphire, adorned with r...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$1,050Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.16 in D 0.144 in L 7.25 in
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Link Bracelet Gift For Her
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bracelet features a 5.95 Carats of vibrant mix of emerald, ruby, and sapphire gemstones crafted in 925 sterling silver. A total of 60 square stones, each measuring ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moon Celestial Bangle 14k Gold Plated Ruby Tanzanite White Diamond J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Tanzanite White Diamond Celestial Bangle 14k Gold Plated J DAUPHIN The Stellar Origin bangle is a statement cuff handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass, featuring a celes...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass
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...
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Ruby Rare Cuff Bracelet Estate
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare vintage Bvlgari cuff bracelet is a striking example of the maison’s bold Italian design and masterful craftsmanship. Beautifully fashioned in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Twist-to-wear Cuff Bangle in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style with the captivating Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Twist-to-Wear Cuff Bangle in 18K Rose Gold. This exquisite piece is a true testament to refined elegance and timeles...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.30ct Ruby Tennis Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and perfectly blended red to pink rubies and sapphires tennis bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 75 round rubies, 2.30 carats total. Four prong set in 18-karat yellow go...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic 31.07 Carats Pear Round Shape Diamonds Ruby Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Behold this exquisite tennis bracelet, adorned with 7.42 carats of pear and round brilliant cut diamonds, accompanied by 23.65 carats of natural pear-shaped rubies, all delicately se...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Coral 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.26 in D 0.15 in L 7 in
Designer 10.4ct Ruby & 2.11ct Diamond Geometric Link Tennis Bracelet in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement tennis bracelet featuring a 10.41 carat of rectangular-cut rubies set in 14K yellow gold. Each measuring approximately 4.03 x 5.08 mm and framed by a sparkling diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.57 Carat Marquise Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K rose gold. It is set in 2.57 carats ruby & .49 carats diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$16,675 / item
W 0.13 in L 7.5 in
Alternating 3.41 Carat Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Alternating Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 3.41 carats endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 2.28 carats of diamonds. It measures 7.5 inches long in length. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,280Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Pigeon Blood 18K White Gold 44.10 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Experience the height of High jewelry with this extraordinary ruby and diamond bracelet, an ultra-luxurious piece designed to captivate. Featuring 84 vivid Burmese rubies — totaling ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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.
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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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