$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 8.88 Carat Unheated Red Ruby & Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Collectible unheated ruby pendent. The ruby weighs an impressive 8.88 carat and has a beautiful oval shape along with an deep purlish-red color that makes it so special. It is comple...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Multi Gemstone Wedding Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald , ruby , sapphire pieces and diamonds. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace. This...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Gold, 1...
Certified 7.55 Carat No Heat Mozambique Ruby Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A rare triangular no heat, 7.55 Carat Mozambique Ruby, set with VS quality White Diamonds and black onyx t...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
AIG-GIT Certified South Sea Pearls 7.20 Ct Diamonds 6.20 Ct Burma Ruby Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Another true masterpiece of South Sea Pearls , Ruby and Diamonds pendant. Stunning piece features sparkling diamonds that add a touch of glamour and luxuriousness to the overall look...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 14k Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Necklace 325 carats 14k gold Set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross wt 87.37 gm Diamond 16.65 carats Emerald 325 Carats Tanzanite 19.05 Carats 14 kt Gold 35.34 gms Available for shipping immediately! 3 piece Earrings Necklace Set - An extraord...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Certified 14k Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Necklace 325 carats 14k gold Set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross wt 87.37 gm Diamond 16.65 carats Emerald 325 Carats Tanzanite 19.05 Carats 14 kt Gold 35.34 gms Available for shipping immediately! 3 piece Earrings Necklace Set - An extraord...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified 14 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cab Necklace Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Gold 14 Carat Natural Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Cabochon Necklace Circa 1950 A magnificent 18k yellow gold necklace. Set in 17" inch pearl strands is the pendant. Set with appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Certified 14k Emerald Necklace 297 carats emerald 14k gold 27gms Diamond 7.95
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Certified Emerald Drop Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Gross weight 80.257 gms 14k gold 27.297 gms Total Emerald weight 296.85 carats Emerald natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon Oval drops...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Burma Ruby 3.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive and refined design for this beautiful pendant in 18k gold with a natural Burma Ruby of 5,50 carats, in perfect pear cut , fine grade, excellent quality, spectacular color ...
18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Certified Natural Icy Jade 16mm x 13.8mm & Diamond Pendant. Musical Lute!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. THIS J...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,070Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Pink Sapphire & Diamond Certified Untreated Crossover 18k Oval Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vivid Pink Untreated Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow & White Gold Crossover Pendant. Fine 0.61 Carat IGI certified untreated sapphire with a unique vivid reddish purple-pink colour an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Ruby, ...
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 24.10 Carat Blue Topaz & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Georgian style pendant featuring a luxurious IGI Certified 24.10 Carat natural Topaz in an intense greenish-blue hue that is truly...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Vivid Green Tsavorite Floral Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
This vivid forest green Tsavorite pendant decorated with natural diamonds, coloured sapphires, and rubies is a unique statement piece. The pendant is inspired by flower petals and f...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$43,518
IGI Certified Diamond and Ruby Victorian Style Drop Necklace
Located in La Neuveville, Berne
A fabulous ruby and IGI certified natural Diamond drop necklace, designed in a beautiful vintage style and mounted in 18 Karat Pink Gold (16.57 Grams ) .
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
GUILD Certified Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Double Halo Diamond Necklace
Located in Kowloon, HK
GUILD Certified Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Double Halo Diamond Necklace Ruby - 1.02CT (GUILD Certification) Side Stone - 0.60 CT Total Weight - 3.96 GM Authenticity and Quality Ass...
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$5,500
AIGS Certified Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Necklace with Diamond Halo
Located in Kowloon, HK
These diamonds enhance the ruby's luster and add extra sparkle to the necklace.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$79,950
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Platinum Certified 59ct GIA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Brambleton, US
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Platinum Certified 59ct GIA This is a gorgeous piece by Oscar Heyman Brothers in 18K yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified 1.03 Carat Unheated Pigeon Blood Vivid Ruby Necklace Diamond Halo
Located in Kowloon, HK
AIGS - Certified 18K Gold Necklace Unheated Ruby Oval Halo & Lace Ruby - 1.03 CT (AIGS - Certification) Side Stone - 0.49 CT Total Weight - 3.86 GM Certified Authenticity: With an ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$325,000
SSEF-Certified Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Pendant featuring a superb cabochon-oval sapphire, weighing 29.82 carats and a cabochon-round ruby, weighing 4.93 carats, suspended from a round-brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.71 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Unavailable|$650,000
Andreoli Burma Ruby CDC Certified Diamond Statement Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Burma Ruby CDC Certified Diamond Statement Necklace 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$28,400
21.12 Carat in GIA Certified Burma Rubies and Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
This Absolutely Stunning 18K White Gold Necklace Has 100 Beautiful Heated Burma Rubies Weighing A Total Carat Weight Of 21.12 Carats. 600 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Outline at The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$435,000
Adler Diamond and Ruby 'No Heat' Necklace AGL Certified 211 Carat Total Weight
By Adler
Located in Houston, TX
This once-in-a-lifetime Adler piece is absolutely stunning! Containing over 90 carats of diamonds (D-E-F, VVS/VS1) and 121 carats of Tajikistan rubies with no heat! Truly nothing els...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$176,032
Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby 6, 05ct GIA Certified Necklace
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
This Ara Vartanian Necklace features a GIA Grading Report certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese Ruby of Vivid Red colour, in a marquise brilliant cut, weighing 6,05ct (six carats and five...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,250
Diamond and Ruby Pendant 1.70 Carats GIA Certified 18KWG
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Round Diamond and Ruby Pendant Round Diamond weighs 0.50 carat E Color SI2 Clarity With GIA Certificate #6204953580 8 Round Rubies Total Carat Weight 1.20 carats AAA Quality TO...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,890
GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Diamond and Natural Burma Ruby Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold. Center Stone: 1.51 Carat Natural Diamond. I2 clarity and G color. Side Stones: 0.60 carat natural Burma rubies. Total Carat Weight: 2.11 Carats. All stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.38ct Ruby / 0.40ct Diamond / 14k Yellow Gold Pendant with Chain
Located in LA, CA
GIA Certified 10.38ct Ruby / 0.40ct Diamond / 14K Yellow Gold Pendant with Chain GIA #5222903116 ** The GIA Certified 10.38ct Ruby 0.40ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant with chain...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
GRC Certified 1.10 CT Unheated Ruby 18K Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
GRC Certified 1.10 CT Unheated Ruby 18K Gold Pendant with Diamonds 1 Unheated Ruby - 1.10 CT Shape - Heart Color - Pinkish Red GRC Certification Attached Diamonds - 0.40 CT 18K Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,065
Certified 27.53 Carat Red Ruby Yellow 18 Carat Gold Cabochon Pendant
Located in Valenza, IT
Exclusive Ruby Cabochon weighting cts 27,53 with measurements of 18.96 x 14.94 mm. setted in a 18 kt yellow/white gold fantasy pendant. The Ruby is surmounted by engraved leaves in e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$95,000
Certified Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Ruby & Diamond Necklace Larger Rubies: 5.13 Cts Smaller Rubies: 13.36 Cts Diamond Weight: Approximately 45.00 Cts Measurements: 15" long Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 21.91 Star Oval Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
21.91ct star Ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified cabochon oval ruby with 19 round, European and full cut accent diamonds in a platinum setting and 16 inch chain. 1 GIA certified n...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond necklace. The necklace features an oval mixed cut natural ruby weighing approximately 2.40ct, displaying a bright medium pinkish red colour. Set t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 33.00 Carats Burmese Rubies 4.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A sophisticated necklace of rubies and diamonds, carefully handcrafted to create a stunning embellishment . The careful attention to detail and precision , create a great experience ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant 2.10 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified NO HEAT Heart shape red Ruby weighing 1.57 carats flanked with a diamond halo pendant weighing 0.53 carats, in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
43 Carat Pear Shape Ruby Diamond Necklace Certified R
By Mike Nekta New York
Located in New York, NY
Rubies: Carat Weight: 10.99 Carats Color: Red Stone: Ruby Stone Shape: Pear Shape Earth Mined Diamonds: Carat Weight: 32.49 Carats Total Carat Weight: 43.48 Carats
Diamond, Ruby
GIA Certified 31.94 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA-Certified 31.94-Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace This stunning necklace showcases 43 vivid oval-cut rubies, totaling 31.94 carats, each encircled by a brilliant diamond h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.42 Carat Diamond Heart and Ruby Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational necklace crafted in 18 karat white gold showcasing a spectacular heart shape diamond weighing approximately 2.88 carats, G color, SI clarity, 3 GIA certified round brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold AGL Certified Ruby
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Burma Ruby and diamond pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The oval 1.14 carat Burma ruby is certified by the AGL to be of Burma origin and to have minor heat residue....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant 3.50ct Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphire, and Diamonds Necklace - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Vibrant 3.50ct Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphire, and Diamonds Necklace with Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified A masterpiece of color and brilliance, this 18k yellow gold necklace...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
A symphony of rarity and brilliance, this Gübelin-certified Burma no-heat ruby and blue sapphire pendant necklace is a true collector’s masterpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified Unheated Natural Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GSI Certified Unheated Natural Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace features 63 Unheated Cushion-shaped Natural Rubies with Deep Red color, weighin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century AGL Certified 44 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Vivid Diamonds necklace finely crafted in platinum, featuring crimson red Burma Rubies and white diamonds weighing 62.5 carats total. This exceptional necklace showcases ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace (14K) JAGi Certified #20699
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Rose Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace (14K) JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant features 16 round cut natural rubies surrounded by 28 round single cut diamonds set in 18K ros...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Heart shape ruby weighing 3.94 cts Diamonds weighing .29 cts Set in 18k white gold necklace Comes with 18k white gold chain
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Coin Diamond and Ruby Necklace JAGi Certified
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Coin Diamond and Ruby Necklace JAGi Certified- This stunning Roman coin necklace features eight round brilliant cut diamonds and one cabochon ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.20 Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval ruby diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified natural simple heat only oval ruby set in a scroll basket 14k yellow gold setting, with one round full cut accent diamond. 16 inch 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 3.22ct Rubies and Diamonds Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 3.22ct Rubies and Diamonds Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This exquisite necklace, crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, is a captivating display of fiery rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 22 Carat Pear Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Behold the allure of this exquisite chandelier necklace, featuring a remarkable AGL certified 3.01 carat pear cut Burma origin Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified 2.72ct oval ruby, set in a 18k yellow gold basket setting with 1 round brilliant cut diamond top.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Burma Oval Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified, Burma ( Myanmar) oval ruby 1.14 carat, set in a 14k yellow gold setting with 3 round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and versatile pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 1.52 carat heart shape ruby certified by GIA as having no indications of heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Graduated Necklace
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this GIA Certified Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Graduated Necklace.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regal 18k Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace w/1.70 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Regal 18k Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace w/1.70 ct - IGI Certified This 18k rose gold necklace exudes regal elegance, featuring a central marquise ruby of 0.21 carat, radiating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified No Heat Burmese Ruby Emerald Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An amazing red goes a long way, and this delightfully dainty necklace proves the point. A trio of rich gleaming none heated red floral motif carved rubies are the heart of the neckla...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 70 Carat No Heat Natural Ruby and Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent necklace, fit for a queen, is a 70.2 total carat weight GIA Certified (Report No. 1206652363) natural (no heat treatment) corundum ruby and diamond, white gold, choker le...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 Ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3 Ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Oval Shape Natural Ruby approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 43.29 Ct Pear Shaped Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18K White Gold Main Stone Details: 1 Pear Shaped Ruby at 43.29 Carats- Measuring 29.96 x 19.85 x 8.64 mm GRS Certificate Origins: Mozambique Mounting Stone Details: 27 Br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.