Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Emerald Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Emeralds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby from Africa Natural Emeralds from Africa 14 Carat The earrings from the "Capri" traveling col...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Emerald-Cut Burma Ruby Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Emerald-Cut Burma Ruby Three-Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.52 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Diamond weighing 0.52 carat and accenting Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
JR 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Necklace
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant 18.74 carats Emerald & Ruby Beads link necklace combination with 2.06 carats Rose Cut Diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite ring showcases a striking appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Emerald-Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Vintage Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Centering a securely nestled Hand set 10 Carat Emerald-cut Citrine, accented by Syn. Rubies. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold mounting.
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 50.19 Ct Ruby & 3.06 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vivid 14K yellow gold tennis necklace features a continuous line of 71 emerald-cut rubies totaling 50.19 carats, each approximately 6x4 mm, creating a bold sweep of saturated pi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,219 / item
Moi Nizam Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.85g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.13ct Princess cut Diamonds : 0.23ct Gemstones : Emerald, Glass-filled Ruby India-inspired, this ring is an o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
4.8ct Madagascar Ruby Solitaire Ring: Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Emerald cut 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This ring can be a beautiful July birthstone gift for your loved ones! A bold 4.8ct emerald-cut Madagascar ruby steals the spotlight in solid 14K yellow gold—pure flirt with fire.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Emerald, Ruby & Multi Rough Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Oval Shape from Africa Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natural Red Rubies 1...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$113,875 / set
X Fruity Spring Emerald Ruby Earrings
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite pair of 18K gold earrings showcases the enduring value of high-end jewelry as a tangible investment asset. Featuring a total of 12.592 carats of unheated ruby, unheate...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Earrings with emerald, ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold stud earrings set with emerald, ruby, and rose diamonds totaling 0.10ct – G/H – SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the stud/pendant are 3.2 cm long by 2.2 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.20 Carat Oval Cut Ruby with 0.30ctw in Emerald Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
This ring features a beautiful 1.20 carat oval cut ruby surrounded by 0.30 carat total weight in two emerald cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Ruby Square Cut Studs in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Square cut emerald and ruby studs with diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Red Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Each earring features a rich, emerald-cut ruby gemstone (total stone weight: 0.83 carats) set at the center, framed by a dazzling halo of baguette and round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$347Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald & Reddish Pink Ruby 2.82 Ct Mix Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Size Natural Emerald and Ruby Mix Cut Faceted Loose Gemstones Parcel for Custom Jewelry Making, Anniversary Gift, Designer Jewelry and Birthstone Collection
Emerald, Ruby
0.95tcw 14K Emerald & Ruby Bypass Ring - Round Cut 585 Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking bypass ring showcases six round-cut emeralds with lush green color and semi-transparent clarity, paired with six vibrant round-cut rubies, also displaying semi-transpar...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
$184Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Pink Ruby and Green Emerald 1.81 Ct Oval & Octagon Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Ruby and Emerald ⚖️ WEIGHT: 1.81 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval and Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): Ruby: 1.23 Ct (6.60 x 5.94 x 3.58) Emerald: 0.58 Ct (5.43 x 5.77 ...
Emerald, Ruby
Ruby Emerald Cut Band Ring - 14k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Ruby Ring For Ladies
Located in Great neck, NY
● 14K Gold ● 0.65cts Ruby ● Emerald Cut ● Finger Size 7 ● Gift Box Included
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald Cut Band Ring, 14k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Ruby Ring for Ladies
Located in Great neck, NY
● 14K Gold ● 0.65cts Ruby ● Emerald Cut ● Finger Size 7 ● Gift Box Included
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$304Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Emerald & Pink Ruby Reverse Pair 1.36 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Ruby and Emerald ⚖️ WEIGHT: 1.36 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 0.68 Ct (5.95 x 5.01 x 3.61) 0.68 Ct (6.04 x 4.88 x 2.37) 🌈 COLOR: Green and...
Emerald, Ruby
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut to surround the excellent emerald cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with mil-grain detail. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2.08 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring showcasing a 2.08-carat Emerald Cut Certified Natural Ruby. Flanking the center ruby are perfectly matched graduating step-cut diamonds, chann...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,170Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Square Cut Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The sleek and elegant style complements the attire beautifully, whether it's the bride wearing it herself, or as a gift to her bridesmaids to wear on the D’day. Emerald, Ruby, Blue S...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$1,272Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. Totally is ruby 0.18 ct. Totally is emerald 0.18 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size) Box is no...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Art Deco Style Emerald-Cut Diamond, Tsavorite, Black Onyx and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco style cocktail ring featuring a single emerald-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 CTS, set in platinum within a frame of French-cut tsavorite, ruby and black onyx g...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tsavorite, Platinum
$7,900 / item
7.74 Carat Emerald Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted from 14-karat gold and sterling silver, these beautiful earrings are set with 19.3 carats ruby, 7.74 carats emerald and 4.5 carats of glimmering diamonds with blackened f...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 1.24 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This enchanting ring showcases a 1.24ct emerald-cut natural ruby, elegantly framed by a double halo of 74 round diamonds totaling 0.29 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M 5.00cts Baguette Cut Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & 1.50 cts Diamond Bangle
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold bangle in a channel set with baguette cut rubies, emerald, sapphires totaling 5.00 cts with 1.50 cts of diamonds
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt. Gold Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said Centre Diamond: Natural emerald cut diamond 2.03 Ct VVS 2 Comes with IGI certificate.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Silver Emerald Ruby Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The head is anchored by a vibrant marquise-cut emerald, accented by two natural ruby eyes that provide a localized focal point of color and material contrast.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
$3,027Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Emerald And Caliber Cut Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is main emerald 1.98 Totally is side ruby and sapphire 0.70 ct. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,458Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Emerald Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 28.6 grams. Totally is diamond about totally 5 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.25 carat. Totall...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold
1.28 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut with Vivid Red Mozambique Ruby
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This ring from our Luxuria collection boasts of 1.28 carat of fancy light yellow emerald cut along with 2.02 carat of vivid red Mozambique rubies.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI-Certified 1.4ct Pear-Cut Emerald, Sapphire &Ruby Ring with Triangle Diamonds
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Celebrate color, luxury, and bold artistry with this striking trio cocktail ring featuring three 1.4ct Natural Pear-Cut gemstones—Green Emerald, Blue Sapphire...
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald & Ruby Flower Basket Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Emerald Stone Cut: Round Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 30mm x 19mm w. bail Weight: 3 grams Chain: 16" 14k Yellow Gold Diamonds &...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The weights are appx: Emerald 1.09 carats, Ruby 1.21 cts, Diamond 0.25 cts. The ring size is 6.75 US. The to...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 25.5Gm
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 25.6 Gm, 7.5 inch long Other people are selling similar bracelet for double or triple the prices.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Set Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Featuring a gemstone centre-piece of a cabochon cut emerald, sapphire and ruby surrounded by entwined bezel set brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Red Ruby White Diamond Filigree 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pin
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant brooch showcases a bow design encrusted with sparkling diamonds and accented with deep red rubies. The centerpiece features a striking square-cut red ruby framed by a h...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning statement cuff handmade in 14K gold. It is hand set in carved motifs throughout, 129.82 carats emerald, 31.08 carats ruby & 5.36 carats of sparkling diamonds. Clasp Closur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage Cartier brooch features an adorable elephant design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, green emerald, and red rubies. Made in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 6.99 Carats Total Emerald Cut Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous eternity wedding band ring showcasing emerald cut Burmese rubies weighing 6.99 carats total.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand Engraved 14K Yellow & White Gold Emerald Cut 3.50ctw Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
At its center rests a bold rectangular emerald-cut synthetic ruby, weighing over 3 carats total, radiating a rich and vivid red hue.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Colored bracelet in 14Kt gold composed of three single strands of emeralds, rubies, blue sapphires. emeralds, rubies, blue sapphires (tot weight 21.41Kt) diamonds(1.90Kt), Tot we...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring, 18k White
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring is crafted with 18k White Gold. Set with a total weight of 7.27 grams, this magnificent ring is a US size 6. Enjoy the beauty of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
18k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond and Briollete Ruby Pendant Necklace with GIA
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a mesmerizing 0.70 cts Emerald Cut Diamond, sourced from the pristine mines of South Africa, and a stunning 17.30 cts Briollete Faceted Ruby, originating from the vibrant g...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Regal Victorian-Style Ruby & Emerald Elongated Statement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The elongated, geometric frame is meticulously crafted with 15.54g of oxidized silver, providing a dark, vintage backdrop that allows the 2.2ct of shimmering diamonds to shine with m...
Emerald, Ruby
65mm natural Uncut rose cut diamond ruby emerald pearl tassel earrings n pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver tassel earrings with pendant consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$7,900 / item
Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 3.04 carats emerald & .98 carats ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or s...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,650 / item
Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set in .57 carats emerald and .76 carats ruby. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller ...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,152Sale Price / set|20% Off
Emerald Cut Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.1ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These Halo stud earrings are feature 1.1 carats emerald cut Mozambique rubies set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2000s Tutti Frutti Style Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
A striking Tutti Frutti–style bracelet dating from the early 2000s, inspired by the celebrated gemstone aesthetic made famous in the Art Deco period. This exceptional jewel is crafte...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
1950s Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Frog Brooch with Emerald Ruby Garnet and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage 1950s brooch is fine quality set with garnets, rubies, an emerald and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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