Multicolor Bracelet Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Link Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This flexible multicolor bracelet features 6 sections set with custom cut square calibrated blue sapphire and ruby, as well as princess cut yellow sapphire. The total weight of preci...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, ...
$25,500Sale Price|25% Off
18 Karat Gold, 2.85 Carat Diamond, 5.18 Carat Ruby, and South Sea Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bracelet is set with 3 South Sea pearls and 6 oval-shaped Rubies , accented with Diamond rondelles; set in 18-karat white gold. Flexible with open back. Diamond weight:...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Link Bracelet Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The multicolor tennis bracelet features 6 sections set with custom cut square calibrated rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds, as well as princess cut yellow sapphires. The total weig...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, S...
1.05 Carats Round Cut Ruby with Diamond & Emerald Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bracelet, featuring two round cut rubies weighing 1.05 carats total. Surrounded by a semi-halo of round cut diamonds and accented by marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.20 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,990Sale Price|40% Off
14 Karat Yellow and Silver Gold-Plated 4-Row of Cultured Pearl and Ruby Bracelet
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow and silver gold plated 4 row of cultured pearl and ruby bracelet. Product Details Metal: 14K yellow gold and silver gold plated Measurements : Width: ...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Gold Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds and Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing an exquisite bracelet featuring a harmonious combination of diamonds and vibrant gemstones. The diamonds, with a total weight of 0.50 carat, are brilliant cut, providing ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Square Step Cut Rubies and Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This dazzling white gold bangle bracelet showcases vibrant red rubies (approx 21.8 carats) in a precise step cut, exuding sophistication and bold elegance. The rubies are beautifull...
18k Gold
Natural 18.55 Ct TW Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Bracelet GIA 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This 18K white gold bracelet features an alternating layout of GIA-certified emerald-cut diamonds and radiant-cut red rubies. - Crafted with 15.57 grams of 18K white gold - Set wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 18.55 Ct TW Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Bracelet GIA 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This 18K white gold bracelet features an alternating layout of GIA-certified emerald-cut diamonds and radiant-cut red rubies. - Crafted with 15.57 grams of 18K white gold - Set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds and Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Introducing a remarkable bracelet that combines the sparkle of diamonds with the vivid hues of three exquisite gemstones. This elegant piece features 0.50 carats of brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Natural 5.67 Ct TW Marquise-Cut Diamond & Ruby Bangle Bracelet GIA 18K Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold weighing 27.61 grams. - Features a total gemstone weight of 5.67 carats. - Showcases 2 GIA-certified marquise-cut main diamonds to...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Silver and 24k Gold Inside Hammered Bangle with Ruby and Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
This elegant and modern bangle by Emre Osmanlar Gothice Collection, it features 24 K gold and fine silver bracelet with 8 ct rubies, 4.5 ct champagne diamonds and 25 ct white diamond...
14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with 0.50ct Diamonds & 15.00ct Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This stunning bracelet showcases a harmonious blend of diamonds and a vibrant ruby, ideal for those who appreciate elegance and sophistication. The bracelet features 0.50 carats of ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$3,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and timeless, this tennis bracelet brings together the fiery elegance of rubies with the classic sparkle of diamonds. Expertly crafted in 14K white gold, the bracelet feature...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$18,283Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Handcrafted 18K White Gold Cuff Bracelet with Pearls and Diamonds
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A breathtaking masterpiece of contemporary fine jewelry, this magnificent statement bracelet is an extraordinary blend of organic sculpture and vibrant chromatic contrast. Beautifull...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot,...
RUCHI Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline and Multi-Colored Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Emerald: 2.26ct total weight Ruby: 2.08ct total weight Tourmaline: 4.27ct total weight Sapphire: 18.26ct total weight
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Large Rose Cut Sapphire Ruby Pebble Textured Bracelet 7”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Definitely a designer piece, this beautifully made bracelet has been hand crafted in a gorgeous textured 18K yellow gold and bezel set with approximately 40cttw in natural ruby, blue...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
9.10 Carat Oval Ruby and Emerald-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This striking tennis bracelet is a celebration of passion and elegance, featuring a seamless row of vivid oval-cut rubies alternating with emerald-cut diamonds. Each stone is gracefu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Panther Marcasite Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Bloomington, MN
Panther Marcasite Bangle Bracelet in Sterling Silver This bracelet is crafted in sterling silver and features a sculptural panther head design accented with marcasite detailing. The...
Marcasite, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$5,267 / item
Suryanamaskar Gold Bracelet by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Suryanamaskar Gold Bracelet by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.5 x H 18 cm Materials: Gold, sapphire, ruby The Suryanamaskar bracelet is inspired by the eponymous Suryanamaskar asana...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
$2,502 / item
Zina Bracelet in Black Diamond & 14K Gold by Unkiya
Located in Geneve, CH
Zina Bracelet in Black Diamond & 14K Gold by Unkiya Dimensions: W 46 mm Materials: Solid 14K yellow gold and natural black diamonds. Gemstones: One 3.5 mm central black diamond, acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Threads Of Gems Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Inspired by the colorful bracelets we braided as children, the Threads of Gems bracelet transforms a cherished memory into fine jewelry. Precious gemstones replace delicate threads, ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,102Sale Price|23% Off
Bracciale in Oro Rosa 18K, Quarzo Viola e Rubini. Handmade in Italy
Located in Cattolica, IT
Purple Quartz faceted flat bracelet in 18 Kt rose gold and round brilliant cut Rubies. Completely handmade in Italy. All the stones has different shapes from each other and a very in...
Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold
SeidenGang Multi-Row Snake Diamond Coin Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 87.4 Grams
By SeidenGang
Located in New York, NY
Signed SeidenGang, this bracelet features 7 multi-row snake chains with a diamond and Cabochon Ruby coin Coin 1.25 inches wide More SeidenGang Jewelry in Stock Search Harbor Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,740
Crocodile Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18K Gold Crocodile Bracelet – Bold, Exotic, One of a Kind This striking crocodile bracelet is a true conversation piece, handcrafted from 44 grams of solid 18K yellow gold. Vivid gre...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Contrarié Rigid Bracelet in 18k White Gold, Multicolor, 11.94 ct
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful bangle was designed to be extremely easy to put on. Its opening notes reveal the strong, dynamic, and elegant character that sets it apart. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$39,200Sale Price|20% Off
96.96 Carat Tutti Fruity White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
"Tutti Fruity" ruby, sapphire, emerald bracelet. Lively pastel colors, natural, pear carved pale red rubies, pear carved pale blue sapphires, melon carved pale green emerald set in o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,679 / item
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in White Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated white gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is on your side. Combines future-facing...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,679 / item
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated yellow gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is on your side. Combines future-facin...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,686 / item
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated rose gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is on your side. Combines future-facing ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Meghna Jewels Carved Leaf Tourmaline Diamond 14K Gold Tutti Frutti Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning statement cuff handmade in 14K gold and hand carved leaf motifs set throughout. It is set in 55.74 carats tourmaline, ruby, sapphire & 1.74 carats of sparkling diamonds. C...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Fafner Creaz Rorany Winged Dragon Cuff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into a realm of fantasy and fine craftsmanship with this extraordinary winged dragon cuff bracelet by Fafner Creaz Rorany. Exquisitely sculpted in 18K white and yellow gold (tes...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carrara Y Carrara 18kt Yellow Gold Twin Elephant Bracelet with .48cts Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Gold & Silver Bracelet with Diamonds Emmerald Sapphire & Opal
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in 18-karat gold weighing 12.90 g, silver 44.93 g, diamonds 7.72 ct, sapphires 12.02 ct, emeralds 7.63 ct and opal 46.62 ct PRADERA is a second generation of a family run ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstones Cts 0.13 and Round Diamond Flower Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A delicate 0.02 cts of round diamond sparkling at the center is surrounded by five vibrant multi-color stones (0.13 cts) resembling petals – Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Or...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Silver-18k Gold-Wooden Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features two intertwined snake motifs, adorned with round pink tourmalines totaling 25.20 carats. Accentuating the design are rose-cut white diamonds, weighing 11.18 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Multi-Gemstones Cts 0.12 and Round Diamond Flower Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring stones as vibrant as flowers, it boasts five mesmerizing multi-stones—Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, & Ruby—delicately arranged as petals aroun...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
$30,686 / item
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in White & Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated white & yellow gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is on your side. Combines futu...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oxidised Silver and 24k Gold Celles Cuff Bangle with Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 28 g 24 Karat Gold 24K 5.22 g 2.79 ct Sapphire 2.09 ct Ruby 1...
Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Gold
Sacchi Multi-Color Precious Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Multi-Color Precious Gemstones Satin Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jew...
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Blue Agate Chalcedony Sapphire Malachite Lapis Beaded Bracelet
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
7" length total 8-10 mm smooth round chalcedony, agate beads 14k solid gold, enamel, 925 sterling silver, pink sapphire, blue sapphire, chrome diopside, malachite, ruby, lapis lazuli...
Agate, Chalcedony, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Diamonds and Multicolor Sapphires
By Lenti 1963
Located in Valenza, IT
18kt yellow gold bracelet with a total weight of 4.80 composed of a chain with equally spaced elements. Each element consists of a multi-color round- or oval-cut sapphire surrounded ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Bracelet in 18 K Gold with Heart Ruby and Diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ruby bracelet heart and diamonds in satin-finished yellow gold, from Sacchi's "Universe" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Artemis ii Emerald Gold Diamond Malachite Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Our signature Symbol Tree Necklaces are each unique and made to be versatile. Attaches to 16 inch Silver Silk Cord with Silver Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade down - top...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling...
Array Gemstone Line Bracelet In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Embrace dopamine dressing and add colour to your jewellery wardrobe. Undoubtedly luxurious, this Array line bracelet features a rainbow of 2.5mm coloured gemstones, each encased in a...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline...
Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1960, in 17K Gold Set with "Big Four" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This sturdy bangle, custom made in the 1960's, is solid gold and built to last. It features nineteen small gemstones -- jewelry's big four: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A modern take on the classic Diamond Tennis bracelet and with a little pop of colour. Handmade in our Italian workshop by a fifth generation goldsmith, 23 White VVS-F Diamonds and 21...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.72ct Rainbow Sapphire Tennis Flex Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and perfectly graduated rainbow multi color sapphire tennis flexi bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 27 round sapphires, 3.72 carats total. Four prong set in 14k yellow ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.12ct Rainbow Sapphire Tennis Flex Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and perfectly graduated rainbow multi color sapphire tennis flexi bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 31 round sapphires, 1.12 carats total. Four prong set in 14k yellow ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 8.96ct Rainbow Sapphire Tennis Flexi Bracelet White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and perfectly graduated rainbow multi color sapphire tennis flexi bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 41 round sapphires, 8.96 carats total. Four prong set in 14k white g...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$3,300Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.42ct Rainbow Sapphire Adjustable Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and perfectly graduated rainbow multi color sapphire adjustable bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 29 princess cut sapphires, 4.42 carats total. 14k yellow gold, 7.00 gr...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold White and Blue Diamond Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer wide bangle bracelet is rose gold 18 karats with brilliant-cut white and blue diamonds all handmade in a unique design. The gorgeous cuff Bracelet is custom ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Bangle Cuff Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer cuff bracelet in solid yellow gold 18 karats all custom made. The gorgeous wide cuff is made of three bangles connected together in a unique way and all have...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold and Black Brown White Diamond Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Greek Key bracelet in solid white gold 18 karats and all hand made with diamonds forming the Greek Key design, the symbol of eternal life. The stunning Bracelet i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Diamond Thin Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin tennis bracelet bangle in solid rose gold 18 karat and all handmade. The elegant Bracelet for everyday wear is custom made and has brilliant-cut black diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...
Georgios Collections White and Rose Gold 18 Karat White Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Two-Tone designer Cuff Bracelet is white and rose gold 18 karats and is all hand made. The gorgeous cuff is custom made and has brilliant cut white diamonds total wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold and Blue Diamond Thin Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer thin tennis bracelet bangle in solid white gold 18 karat and all handmade. The elegant Bracelet for everyday wear is custom made and has brilliant-cut blue diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Wire Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 karat yellow gold wire bangle bracelet features a refined design accented with vibrant gemstones. At the center lies a sleek gold bar adorned with six round rubies, e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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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