Sacred Twin Heart Medal Pendant Personalized Initial Solid 14K Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sacred Twin Heart Medal Pendant Personalized Initial Solid 14K Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Sacred Twin Heart Medal by J DAUPHIN is custom made in solid 14k gold with one, two, or ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Diamond and Amethyst Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby. 0.25 Total Diamond Weight. 2.48 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,425Sale Price|40% Off
CHARM ME UP 22k gold ruby heart charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold diamond heart charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • ruby • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only • 13.5mm
Ruby, 22k Gold
14K Yellow Natural Ruby & .06 CTW Natural Diamond Heart 18" Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 0.06 carat 18" Heart Necklace 1 Round Ruby weighs 0.20 carat AA Quality, 3.0mm 16 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.06 carat F/...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Heart Necklace w/ Ruby & Sapphire on Garnet Strand
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Kieselstein-Cord 18k gold heart pendant 9 rubies appear on one side of the heart, 8 sapphires appear on the opposite Garnet bead strand necklace with a gold hook and loop This item i...
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Heart Floral Design Pendent, Set with Rubys Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Heart Pendant 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990’s Pretty Little Vintage Heart Shaped Pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Amethyst and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds 2.07 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendantd
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The two pear-shaped gemstones are beautifully positioned together to form the shape of a heart, creating an elegant symbol of love. This delicate pendant is handmade from 18 Karat Ye...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 10.15 ct, Heart shape Diamond 0.14 ct, F VS(natural diamond) ,the setting made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 10.15 ct, Heart shape Diamond 0.15 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,227Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Theo Fennell Diamond Ruby Heart Lips Charm 18 Karat White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
A vintage Theo Fennell diamond and ruby heart lips charm pendant in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Demantoid Ruby Diamond and Pearl Heart Necklace
Located in London, GB
This antique piece presents a heart-shaped pendant, crafted in 14ct yellow gold and featuring an intricate butterfly design.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the passionate allure of this 18K white gold pendant, exquisitely plated with black rhodium for a modern touch.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold Heart Halo Love Token Medal Ruby Diamond 24mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
While most love tokens feature a simple border, this particular model is encircled by a delicate halo of alternating vibrant red rubies and polished gold hearts, symbolizing a love t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Florentine Heart Pendant with Multi Gemstone Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pendant is crafted in 14 karat gold and designed in a softly contoured heart silhouette with a graceful, sculptural presence.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k ...
2.20ct Natural Red Ruby Diamond Open Heart Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Open Heart Common Prong Loves & Sparkles. 1ct. Natural Round Diamonds & 1.20ct Natural Red Ruby Heart necklace. Diamonds: Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Dangle Heart Necklace 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Heart Necklace Bead set, Sparkling Brilliance. .15ct. natural round ruby Clean Clarity, Vivid Red. .60ct. Natural diamonds. G color Vs-2 clarity 18Kt ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Ruby Heart White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Heart Love White Beads Pearls Rectangle Circle Crystals Cabochon Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Angel Wing Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Angel Moi ( My Angel) Necklace from MOISEIKIN captures the beauty of light in motion. At its centre, a 0.52-carat F/VS1 heart-shaped diamond is embraced by heart-inspired angel w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.58 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Heart Necklace Sharing / Common prong, Max. Brilliance 1.56ct. natural round ruby Full faceted rounds, clean clarity and transparent. Vivid Reds 1.02c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and a disk shaped pendant with fluted center texture and grooved bamboo style frame Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41 Carat Diamond/0.41 Carat Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Pendant with 8 Invisible Set Princess Cut Pink Sapphires (Total Gem Weight 0.41 Ct) surrounded by a Channel set Halo of diamonds and Diamond Bale with total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage French Augis Plus Qu’Hier Heart Halo 18K Yellow Gold Love Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
The medal is surrounded by a halo or border of twelve alternating round cut synthetic rubies (total approximate weight 0.60 carats) and gold hearts.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. Pavé Diamond & Multi Gemstone Puffed Heart Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: – 92 round brilliant cut Diamonds – Six natural Rubies – Six natural Sapphires – Six natural Emeralds Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Color: G-H Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
$1,734Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamonds Necklace
Located in София, BG
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 45cm in Length Total weight: 3.58 grams Set with: - Ruby Color: Red Cut: Heart Weight: 1.38 ct. - Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
The hinged box opens to a single hanging bezel set heart shaped ruby. The 1"charm box hangs from a beaded 18 karat yellow gold 17" chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby White Beads Pearls Cabochon Heart Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Love Heart White Beaded Pearls Cabochon Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
ME&RO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Necklace Size 18"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 17 mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: 0.02 CT Color H-L Clarity SI1 - I1 and Ruby Hal...
18k Gold
Mozambique Ruby Necklace with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A 0.64-carat red mozambique ruby heart sits at the centre of this solid 14K yellow gold necklace, framed by eighteen earth-mined diamonds. Mozambique rubies are prized for a deep, ev...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$511,327Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Measurements: approx. 42 cm long, pendant measurements 20.9 mm x 20.2 mm x 8 mm Weight necklace: 52.6 gram / 1.855 oz / 33.8 dwt Bracelet: Ruby: Brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection, 14 diamonds, total 0.14 ct, H VS, Measurements app. 28.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in various shapes : Rubies, Sapphires, Tourmalines and one Red Garnet.
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
No Heat Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
"No Heat heart shape ruby weighing 2.09 cts Measuring (7.91x9.43x2.86) mm Diamonds weighing .25 cts Diamonds are H VS2-SI1 Set in 18k white gold necklace 18 inch"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous forma...
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique gemset heart locket
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold heart locket set with cabochon ruby, emerald, and sapphire trefoil motif, in 15k. 1" height
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Open Heart Diamond Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
• House: Roberto Coin, signed RC • Metal: Two-tone 18K gold • Diamonds: 39 full-cuts, approx. 0.25ct. t.w., G/SI1+ • Chain: 16" cable chain • Clasp: Lobster • Measurements: Heart p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, C...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The central portion is natural carved rock crystal quartz bezel set with a central heart shaped natural amethyst weighing approximately 13.50ct as well as natural cabochon rubies wei...
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Saint Joan of Arc Necklace Ruby Heart Coin Pendant Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saint Joan of Arc Necklace Ruby Heart Coin Pendant Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Joan of Arc Necklace is a round gold plated brass medal of Joan of Arc set with a ruby heart, on a g...
Ruby, Brass, Gold Plate
White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This pretty little pendent will be made to order for you in our 150 year old workshop South of Rome, Italy. A domed heart is set with White VVS-G diamonds totalling approx. 0.35ct an...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
.34 Carat Natural Fancy Color Heart Diamond Necklace 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
.34CT Natural Fancy Brown Heart cut diamond necklace. Vs-2 Clean Clarity, Fully transparent. Full cut, amazing sparkles .22ct round diamonds on chain. Fancy yellow Si-2 clarity. ...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agassiz Geneva Antique ruby heart pocket watch pendant
By Agassiz
Located in New York, NY
The verso inset with a ruby heart, in 14k. Agassiz, Geneva. #4810215 2"
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
This pendant has three hearts in one. Within the outer gold heart is a ruby heart centered with a pearl.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
15.35 Carat Heart Ruby 18K Rose Gold Prong Stud Earring & Pendant Necklace Set
Located in Miami, FL
Matching 18K rose gold set featuring a pair of 9.68 carat heart shape composite ruby stud earrings and a 5.67 carat heart shape composite ruby solitaire pendant on a 16-inch rose gol...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The pendant & chain are 14K White Gold. The heart has 1.25 Carats In Rubies There are 0.10 Carats In Diamonds H/I SI The pendant bale opens up for omegas or larger chains.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14kt White Gold Mother's Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt White Gold Mother's - Family Heart Diamond Pendant with Gemini (Twins) Zodiac Symbol, Personalized Initials, and Family Birthstone Custom-To-Order Featured Description: Introdu...
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
Invisible Set Ruby & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Set Ruby & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant A yellow gold pendant set with 68 square-cut rubies in an invisible heart motif, bordered by 34 round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby Pendant and Diamond and Ruby Station Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This double strand station necklace features a heart shaped ruby-studded pendant attached to a double strand chain dotted with ten round diamonds and nineteen fine round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
ANGARA Natural Ruby Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floating amid the graceful infinity is a heart-shaped bold red ruby in a prong setting. The sparkling diamonds infuse a captivating edge to this White Gold infinity twist pendant.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Dove Ruby Heart Necklace White Diamond Gold Pendant Bird Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dove Ruby Heart Necklace White Diamond Gold Pendant Bird Necklace The video shows the same bird and heart with a different chain.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Heart-Shaped 0.80ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A ruby in the shape of a heart is prong set in 14K solid gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
ANGARA Natural Heart-Shaped 0.80ct Ruby Pendant in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This heart-shaped ruby pendant in 14K solid gold is a beautiful symbol of love.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
2.12-carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby takes center stage in this exquisite pendant.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Designer S.Georgios presents a striking 18 Karat White Gold heart-shaped pendant necklace that beautifully symbolizes love and elegance.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.25 carats with Diamond 0.94 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 3.7 cm Total Weight: 13.80 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Heart Necklace Black Enamel Pendant Orb Sphere Figaro Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Necklace Black Enamel Pendant Orb Sphere Figaro Chain Designer: J DAUPHIN The Ruby Heart Necklace centers on a dimensional sphere pendant in 14k gold plated sterling sil...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
Long Layered Necklace Ruby Heart Black Enamel Pendant Sphere Orb
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Layered Necklace Ruby Heart Black Enamel Pendant Sphere Orb Designer: J DAUPHIN A black enamel sphere with a pavé-set ruby heart hangs from a 31.5-inch gold-plated silver pap...
Tanzanite, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Enamel
$5,280Sale Price|44% Off
NWT 18KT Gold $9, 600 Glittering Fancy 3.5CT Ruby Diamond Pendant Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Gorgeous Fancy Princes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Pendant Necklace David Star Ruby Cross Truth Black Enamel Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Pendant Necklace David Star Ruby Cross Truth Black Enamel Chain J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Truth Heart is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Ruby Clover Heart Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Arty Gripoix Huge Ruby Red Cabochon Four Clover Heart Love Pendant Choker Necklace Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very exc...
Gold Plate
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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.
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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.