1.49 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and classic piece showcasing emerald cut red ruby in the center weighing 1.49 carats and a line of round diamonds on both sides set in 14K White Gold. 239 diamonds in thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.63 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and classic piece showcasing emerald cut red ruby in the center weighing 2.63 carats and a line of round diamonds on both sides set in 14K White Gold. 239 diamonds in thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.79 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.79-carat emerald cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.77-carat emerald cut vibrant red color Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
360 Carat Emerald, Burma Ruby and Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
360 Carat Emerald , Ruby & Diamond Beads Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 Inch This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 360 Ct of fine beads.
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,390
H 1.55 in W 1.07 in Dm 1.07 in L 1.55 in
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation work and a beautiful matt finish. It features Diamonds total weight of 0,06 Carats, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$1,339Sale Price|24% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Granulated Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Byzantine style cross Pendant enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features four Rubies, four Blue Sapphires, and an Emerald center with a tot...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Cross. Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross. 5 Emerald Cut Rubies weighing 3.13 Carats. 1 Diamond Weighing 0.55 Carats. Set in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From spring collection, a very colorful necklace with a magnificent design, so original and refined, in 18k gold with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,958
H 2.09 in W 1.26 in Dm 1.26 in L 2.09 in
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Multi-Color Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Byzantine Style Cross Pendant Enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 2 Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,9...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Sapphire and Emerald Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This beauty contains facetted sparkling pure gemstones such as; • Chrysoprase • Emerald • Tourmaline • Birma Ruby • Sapphire • Tanzanite • Citrine • Lemon Quartz • Apatite • Ethiop...
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$76,653
H 3 in W 1.03 in L 0.75 in
Sceptres The Universal Original, diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
The sceptre evokes a jewel of power which, as an emblem of glory and victory, transfigured the monarch who wore it. It thus symbolically became the intermediary between humanity and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Layer Necklace With Emerald , Ruby & Kyanite with Diamond Bar, 14 KYG 15Gm
Located in New York, NY
Three Layer Chain emerald , Ruby Diamond and Kyanite Necklace Necklace for Women 14 Karat Yellow gold 14.6 gm Diamond 0.5 Ct Emerald 6.5 Ct Ruby & Kyanite 18Ct Beautiful layered...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Kyanite, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Emerald Green and Ruby Red Rhinestone Statement Necklace and Earri
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
It features a linear design detailed with round ruby red rhinestones and emerald green baguette cut rhinestones.
Rubies and Diamonds Necklace Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Rubies and Diamonds Necklace Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver from the Cls Lariats Collection CHARACTERISTICS: ◘ Total weight 20,89 gr ( Silver 19,07 Gold 1,82) ◘ 58 Diamond 1,40 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$47,298
H 3.35 in W 1.58 in
Edwardian, Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Giardinetto Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful platinum and multi-gem set giardinetto pendant c.1910, the pendant designed as a long tapering openwork basket with rope twist handle finely crafted in platinum and set t...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Pradera Jewels 18k Rose Gold Necklace With Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k rose gold necklace with a total weight of 30.62 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 6.91 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 41.13 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Pendant.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral in a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
W 0.75 in L 0.92 in
Parrot gold pendant with emerald, sapphires, ruby and pearl carved flowers!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Parrot solid gold pendant with natural emerald, sapphires, ruby and mother of pearl carved flowers. Metal: 14k gold Size: 18.9 x 23.2 mm. Total weight: 2.40 g. (pure gold weight -...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,040
H 0.89 in W 1.22 in L 18 in
Contemporary 9k Yellow Gold Devil Pendant with Ruby and Emerald, 2002
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary 0.22 carat ruby, 0.13 carat emerald and 9 karat yellow gold pendant in the form of a devil; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery an...
Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k Rose Gold Necklace With Diamonds and Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k rose gold necklace with a total weight of 51.08 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 14.26 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 36.40 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k 1980's Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Teddy Bear Pendant with Chain
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of playful elegance with this stunning 14k 1980's Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Teddy Bear Pendant with Chain. The beautifully crafted pendant features 3.25 carats of sparkli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant With Diamond's, Ruby's, Emerald, And Blue Sapphire's
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant. 18K Yellow Gold. 23" Chain From the 'Happy Clown' series, this pendant showcases a clown figure crafted in 18K yellow gold, its surface set with pave ro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Retro Intertwined Amethysts Necklace, with Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires Clasp
Located in Napoli, Campania
The necklace features a beautiful sphere-shaper clasp in 9k rose gold and silver which is designed with little flower motifs studded with many different colored precious stones: rubi...
9k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Blue Sapphire with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, ruby and blue sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a mix cut gemstones studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifte...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$2,337
W 1.58 in L 2.76 in
Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, consisting of a finely carved elatius coral with woman motif, surrounded by a flowery frame in rose gold and silver studded wi...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant With Ruby And Emeralds Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant is made of a bovine material with heavy gold accents and with Ruby and Emeralds is a unique and stylish piece of fine jewelry.
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Ruby Sapphire Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. Totally is emerald 0.60 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.30 ct. Totally ruby 0.60 ct. Please contact for any q...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Silver and 24k Gold Celles Pendant with Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 15 g 24 Karat Gold 24K 4 g 1.15 ct Sapphire 0.55 ct Ruby 0.45 ct Emerald ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 24k Gold
$475Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 1.4 in D 0.54 in L 1.5 in
Silvorra Layered Halo Design Ruby Emerald and Blue Sapphire Victorian Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver pendant features a classic, layered halo design centered around a vibrant oval cut glass filled ruby, beautifully framed by alternating rows of natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$31,082
W 1.82 in L 16.15 in
Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Aquamarine, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with four Emerald cut Aquamarines weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats, three Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 4.60 carats, as ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Cross Pendant with Emerald, Rubies, and Sapphires
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This vibrant 18K yellow gold cross pendant features a colorful combination of high-quality natural gemstones. At the center of the cross sits a 0.57-carat Octagonal Cut Natural Emera...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cts 0.86 and Emerald Cts 0.43 and Sapphire Cts 0.55 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Imagine a fiery 0.86-carat ruby, its passionate red heart accompanied by the verdant glow of a 0.43-carat emerald and the celestial blue of 0.55-carat sapphires on your ring. In a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.22 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a 1.22 carat emerald-cut unheated Burmese ruby in the centre surrounded by a halo of white round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby
18k White Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Cts 299.06 Beads and Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With a breathtaking total weight of 299.06 carats, the rich hues of emerald, ruby, and sapphire come together in perfect harmony, creating a mesmerizing display of color that is trul...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 18 in
21.62 Carat Oval Ruby and Emerald-Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A true statement of elegance and refinement, this tennis necklace features a breathtaking sequence of oval-cut rubies alternating with emerald-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a coral in the upper part surrounded by diamonds and sapphires. Below,another structure mounted with a cen...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1.35 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a 1.35 carat emerald-cut unheated Burmese ruby in the centre surrounded by a halo of white round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby
$1,890
W 0.6 in L 1.07 in
Carved Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Emerald Buddha Pendant set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Ruby 8.96 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.11 carat and Emerald 0.28 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 3...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$160Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.47 in L 0.82 in
925 Silver Real Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in New York, NY
Real Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Elephant Pendant Gift for Her in sterling silver studded with mixed cut multi gemstone. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklac
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 18k yellow gold emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond heart necklace is worn close to your heart, literally and emotionally.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond flower pendant in 18k Gold. It has a pear cut gemstone studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are us...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Ruby Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floral pendant is a vibrant celebration of elegance and artistry. Rich rubies and emeralds form the petals and leaves, radiating striking color and captivating brilliance. Sparkling ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
$172Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.39 in D 0.2 in L 1.17 in
Silvorra Art Deco Teardrop Pendant with Natural Ruby and Emerald in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver pendant features a striking blend of genuine ruby and emerald gemstones. The design highlights an elegant mix of oval and round shapes, showcasing ...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Emeralds
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The central part of the pendant is dominated by a second geometric onyx element, at the heart of which stands out a set emerald, surrounded by diamonds, while a second emerald appear...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18...
$20,350
H 1.58 in W 0.58 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Greek Key Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This stunning pendant features brilliant-cut White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.90 Carat and Princess-cyt emeralds, sapphires and rubies total weight of 0.62, 0.33 and 0.36 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$1,880
W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
White Jade, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Jade, Emerald 0.18 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.26 carat, Ruby 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.29 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.0 cm...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,505
W 1.89 in L 3.35 in
Engraved Coral, Diamonds, Rubies Emeralds, Sapphires, Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro pendant in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central finely carved elatius coral of a young lady, surrounded by a flowery frame in rose gold and silve...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$375Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 1.2 in L 1.7 in
Handmade Emerald and Ruby Tree Of Life Pendant for Her in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Emerald and Ruby Tree Of Life Pendant in sterling silver studded with round cut emerald, ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outf...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Cauldron Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinctive Art Deco pendant from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This pendant focally features a central oxidised silver cauldron-like structure...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Platinum
Pink Coral, Onyx, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Necklac
Located in Napoli, Campania
As clasp, a structure in 9 karat rose gold and silver mounted with a pink coral carved a lady motif surrounded by diamonds, emeralds rubies and sapphires. This necklace was totally h...
Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond and Carved Natural Fine Gemstone Necklace
Located in London, GB
Additionally, it hosts 52.02ct of emerald carvings, 55.38ct of sapphire carvings and 61.76ct of ruby carvings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
Neo-Renaissance Enamel Pendant with Amethyst, Rubies, and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking Neo-Renaissance pendant crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this piece features a central deep amethyst framed by rubies, suspended within a bird-form design adorn...
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby
$5,340Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 1.36 in
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Pendant with 4.9 ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi color tutti frutti emerald, ruby and sapphire cluster pendant necklace in 18K Gold.
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,325
H 1.17 in W 1.17 in Dm 1.17 in L 1.17 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Gold reversible geometric Cross Necklace is handmade with microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Diamond,...
18KT White Gold 2.02CT Ruby and Diamond Scalloped Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold ruby and diamond pendant necklace featuring an emerald cut ruby weighing 2.02 CT.
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.
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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.