Doris 14k White Gold Necklace with Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Doris Necklace is an exquisite display of elegance, crafted in radiant 14k white gold and set with six vibrant natural rubies totaling .11 carats and five sparkling natural diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.48ct Natural Ruby Diamond Necklace 14kt Gold 47711
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace Report # 2215529102 8.09x 6.03 x 3.49mm Heated .51ct Natural Diamond. GIA Report # 6237463562 E-color Vs-1 Clarity. Side diamonds: .80...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
$2,735
H 0.75 in W 0.41 in L 18 in
1970s Vintage 0.80ct Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat ruby and 0.58 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1.1 Carat Oval Ruby Pendant with 0.24 Carat Natural Diamond Halo in 14k ref1183
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of elegance, this exquisite ruby pendant captures attention with its rich color and classic halo design. At the center, a vibrant oval ruby glows with deep crim...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.31 Carat Natural Unheated Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace made in Platinum featuring 9.31 Carats Natural, Unheated Rubies and 4.53 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
7.48 Carat Natural Unheated Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace made in Platinum featuring 7.48 Carats Natural, Unheated Rubies and 4.57 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified 17 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with a oval cut ruby set in bezel settings dangling down th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
$4,850
W 1.25 in L 2.25 in
Angel Cupid Ruby Diamond Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance
Located in New York, NY
The angel has a beautiful face in white enamel with raised wings adorned with blue and green enamel. The angel wears a necklace adorned with a Rose Cut Diamond. The archer cupid is...
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
$310 / item
W 0.55 in D 0.12 in L 0.83 in
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Oval Cut Natural Ruby 2.54 Ct Leaf Cluster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This solid 925 sterling silver pendant from Silvorra features five vivid oval-shaped natural rubies arranged in an elegant leaf cluster design. Each ruby measures approximately 6x4 m...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
7.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace Graceful Modern Jewelry 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
7.12 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace Graceful Modern Jewelry, 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 7.12 carats Diamond Weight: 4.98 carats This stunning 18K white gold necklace features 7.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 32.86 Carat Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come with 10 pieces of natural Zambia emeralds, oval cut, fine quality, of 13,45 carats, 9 pieces of natural rubies from Siam, fine grade, of 5,73 carats, 9 pieces of natur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.64 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.64 carat and Round-cut White D...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.07 Carat Natural Unheated Rubies & Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace made in 18K Gold featuring 10.07 Carats Natural, Unheated Rubies and 6.82 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,494
H 0.57 in W 0.49 in L 18 in
New 14k White Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Halo w/ Milgrain Flower Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, brand new, and custom made pendant necklace crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a very fine oval brilliant cut ruby solitaire neatly set at the cent...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for Pery et Fils. The necklace weighs 87.60 grams with approximately 16 carats of Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified oval 2.21 carat ruby in a simple custom made platinum pendant setting with a round diamond accent. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 oval red ruby SI, approx. 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$600 / item
W 0.36 in L 0.64 in
Victorian-Inspired Oval Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Charm Pendant in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This halo pendant featuring a 0.28 carats oval ruby set in 14K white gold. The oval measuring approximately 4.92 x 3.37 mm. The center stone is beautifully highlighted by a sparkling...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Sliding Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold on 14K Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold halo pendant with one oval natural ruby weighing 2.69 carats. The pendant has 24 round natural diamonds and two tapered baguette natural diamonds with a total weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking estate necklace showcasing a rich arrangement of natural oval rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, elegantly set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$452Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.63 in D 0.26 in L 0.71 in
Silvorra 4.65 Ct Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver pendant highlights a large 7x5 mm oval natural ruby at its center, surrounded by eight smaller rubies in round shapes 5x3 mm, totaling 4.65 carats of rubies....
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21.58 Carat Ruby and 30.98 Carat Diamond Halo Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A chic necklace style that will surely elevate your outfit. Features a row of vibrant red rubies surrounded by brilliant round diamonds set in a floral motif. Each ruby and diamond h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamonds and Pearls 18 Kt. Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A graceful ruby and diamond Necklace and bracelet set consisting each of a very well made 18 Karat gold element set with lively rubies and diamonds on three stands of white pearls. B...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Bracelet in 18ct Gold, GCS Certified
Located in London, GB
A true collector’s treasure and an outstanding example of high-quality, carefully sourced Burmese gemstones. Gemstone Details: Rubies: 44 oval Burmese rubies from approx. 0.55 to 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Rubies Necklace Stunning Natural Ruby and Diamonds collier, beautiful design of 18K white gold. Ruby Burma approx. 26.5 ct and Diamonds appr...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,540 / item
H 0.16 in W 0.28 in L 0.63 in
10K White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Discover elegance encapsulated within the 10K White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Teardrop Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This stunning piece features a vibrant 1.35 carat oval ruby. The ruby is expertly set sideways in the pendant and is adorned with a halo of 14 round brilliant cut diamonds. The GIA h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.77 Carat Natural Vivid-Red Rubies & Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace set in platinum featuring a total of 9.77 Carats of Rubies and 4.40 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Ea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$99,850
W 1 in L 18 in
Platinum & Gold GIA 169.84ctw Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 22 Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellow Orange Color - Ceylon - Heated - 89.14ctw exact *See Certification Details Below For More Info* 68 Natural Ge...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,500
W 1.58 in L 2.01 in
Ethiopian Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style 14K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A majestic antique Edwardian design pendant necklace decorated with opal, emerald, diamonds, and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,085
H 0.19 in W 1.77 in L 16.5 in
Vintage 1.47 Carat Ruby 0.10 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated frame displays an asymmetrical array of five individually four-claw se...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g. Large chunky yellow gold curb cuban chain necklace with ruby na diamond cross. Hallmarked Weight 4...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 60.14 CT Ruby 8.33 CT Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent IGI certified 14K yellow gold ruby and diamond necklace measuring 16 inches, set with 31 graduated oval cut natural (treated/heated) rubies weighing approximately 60.14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,950Sale Price|37% Off
L 15.36 in
IGI Certified 18.56ct Untreated Star Sapphires, Sapphires & Rubies Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful 18K White Gold Necklace with a stunning pendant, showcasing an extraordinary combination of rare gemstones.
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning piec...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Rachel Koen Ruby 7.00cttw Diamond 0.50cttw Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is set with 0.50ct of round cut natural diamonds and 7 carats of deep rich prong set oval cut ruby. Diamond color F and clarity VS. Necklace length: 17 inches.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,646Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pink Ruby, Blue Appetite & Topaz Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pink Ruby, Blue Appetite & White Topaz Necklace Set 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 30 Carats Natural Blue Appetite - 8 C...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
8.62 Carat Natural Unheated Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Necklace Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace set in platinum featuring a total of 8.62 Carats of untreated Rubies and 4.34 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,593
Dm 0.2 in L 17.71 in
Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
Add a touch of luxury to your jewelry collection with this exquisite necklace from LaFrancee. Crafted from 14k solid yellow gold, this piece features three natural precious gemstones...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 32 CT Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An incredible IGI certified 18K white gold ruby and diamond pendant. Centered with a lab grown red corundum ruby weighing approximately 32 CT and measuring approximately 27 × 20 × 9....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grandeur 0.81 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A floral motif pendant necklace showcasing a 0.81 carat oval ruby, surrounded by a single row of 35 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.37 carat .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut rubies that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lov...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.76 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.76 red ruby diamond cushion cluster pendant in 14K Gold. It has a oval cut rubies that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lov...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval variegated jadeite jade, polished and carved with a 14k rose gold bail, accented with 2 sin...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$35,000Sale Price|21% Off
L 15.36 in
IGI Certified 29.15ct Natural Burma Rubies 9.83ct Natural Diamonds Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Expertly crafted from the finest materials, this stunning piece features 76 oval mixed-cut rubies from Burma's legendary mines, IGI certified for their natural origin and totaling an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.19 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K White Gold
By Grandeur Jewels
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic pendant necklace showcasing a pear-shaped ruby weighing 1.19 carats total. Embellished by one row of round diamonds, weighing 0.45 carats total. Suspended on a round-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$705 / item
H 0.2 in W 0.36 in L 0.73 in
.925 Sterling Silver Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Milgrain Swirl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, where the allure of a natural, heat-treated red ruby meets the subtle shimmer of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
10.79ct Morganite 0.80ct Diamond 1.30ct Ruby 14k White Gold Necklace
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 14k white gold and is designed by Nazarelle.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .76 Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond pendant necklace. GIA certified .76ct oval purple/ red ruby with 1 round accent diamond, set in a 14k white gold setting. 16 inch gold chain.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Red Ruby and White Diamond 0.89 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a natural oval cut red ruby. The ruby is surrounded by natural round cut red ruby's & natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$135
H 0.88 in W 0.38 in L 18 in
0.24 Carat Total Weight Ruby Sterling Silver Stick Figure Pendant Necklace
By Brenda Smith
Located in Woodstock, GA
This minimalistic necklace has a youthful and playful style. This necklace features a 0.24-carat total weight of oval-cut rubies.
Ruby, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,850 / item
H 0.28 in W 0.47 in L 0.67 in
TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond and 8X6MM Oval Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Don’t you want to take on the town with your sparkle? Make heads turn with this diamond studded heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14-karat Yellow gold and features Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71 Carat Pink Sapphire Ruby Halo Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval soft light pink sapphire center stone, bezel set with a halo of 17 round bead set rubies. On Peter's now famous pink gold scale of 1 to 10 with 10 as the deepest pink this scor...
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 1.09 Carats Total Ruby & Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless pendant necklace, showcasing an oval cut 0.69 carat red ruby, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Red Ruby and White Diamond 0.92 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut red ruby. The ruby is surrounded natural round cut white diamond melee. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
155.48 Carat No-Heat Purple Star Ruby 18K Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 155.48 Carat Cabochon Cut No-Heat Purple Star Ruby in 18K Gold Bezel Set Statement Pendant. Fixed on an oval link cable chain necklace.
Star Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
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.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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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.