Peter Suchy 1.53 Carat Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Extra fine oval Australian opal with red, green, and blue colors mounted in a simple 18k yellow gold pendant setting and accented by a halo of round diamond, ruby, and sapphires. The...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 11.90 Carat Emeralds Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 1950's Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond cluster brooch pendant. Large 14k yellow gold brooch witch can be worn as a pendant also. The oval center emerald which has a w...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Necklace 21K Gold 7.8 ctw 12natural Blue Red Green Sapphires Rubies/5.1g
Located in SE
Necklace in solid 21K Gold featuring 12 Green and Blue Sapphires mixed with pinky-red rubies.
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
$15,892Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.67 in
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Pink Rubies Rubellite Malaya Garnet Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
GIA Certified 105 Ct Natural Oval Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Pendant, Sleeping B
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report 6223835231 Natural Turquoise Vintage Huge 105 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Pendant white shiny dots in the picture is just the reflection from...
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Sapphire Ctw 811 Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with an impressive 811.00 carats of vibrant gemstones (Emerald, Ruby, and Blue and Yellow Sapphire), this luxurious piece features three distinct lines of exquisite natural s...
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds on a New Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage oval cabochon ruby pendant set in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds. Chain is new (not vintage) and has a lobster lock.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,456Sale Price|42% Off
Aquamarine Cabochon and Ruby Lariat Necklace, 14K Gold, 15.40 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Aquamarine Cabochon and Ruby Lariat necklace is made from an old watch chain with a two stone drop. One is an Aquamarine Cabochon with a color grade of grayish blue and weights...
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part. ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,868
W 0.6 in D 0.02 in L 0.95 in
Vintage Augis 18k Gold Médaille d'Amour Oval Love Token Pendant Diamond Rubies
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
A classic mid-century French "Médaille d'Amour" (Love Token) by the esteemed jeweler Alphonse Augis. This elegant oval-shaped pendant is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING +CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a y...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Burmese Ruby and White Diamond Necklace, 67. 14ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GRS Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold 43.64 Carats of Rubies, 23.50 Carats of Diamonds A jewel of cinematic beauty and timeless grandeur, this GRS-certifie...
Padparadscha Sapphire , Paraiba, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Di...
38.30ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
38.30Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Natural Oval Ruby Weights Approx. 36.90 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 5x3 - 6x4 - 8x6 mm Total Natural Round Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Ct Natural Ruby Briolette & 8 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Estate Necklace showcases a collection of 13 Natural Ruby Briolettes, totaling approximately 18 carats. The stunning rubies are elegantly enhanced by approximately 8 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21.99ct Hollow Cabochon Ruby & Old Cut Diamond 18K Gold Large Oval Pendant
Located in London, GB
We are proud to introduce this mesmerising, finely detailed 18 carat yellow gold antique large oval pendant, that is now part of our diverse antique jewellery collection. The centre...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
HARRY WINSTON Platinum & 18K White Gold No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The design features a series of oval rubies framed by diamond clusters and suspended from an elegant diamond set necklace, culminating in a dramatic central drop.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$7,300
Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Regal and ornate, this exquisite pendant centers around a vivid oval-shaped ruby (1.51cts.), radiating rich crimson elegance. Surrounded by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, the desi...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
"Dews on the Rose" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Moonstone Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K yellow gold elegant necklace is from our Divine Collection, the image comes from the dews on the rose in the morning. It is one-off piece which is made of white diamonds in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Go...
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Diamond & Ruby Necklace 27 Carats Total Weight 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent royal diamond and ruby necklace is finely crafted in 18k white gold and showcases an extraordinary display of brilliance, color, and craftsmanship. A truly unique j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Star Ruby 18K Rose Gold with Diamond Pendant, Burmese Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our floral-inspired pendant, featuring a stunning natural star ruby from Myanmar, elegantly set in luxurious 18K rose gold and adorned with brilliant diamonds....
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,950
H 0.19 in W 0.69 in L 18 in
Vintage Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Italian Oval Link Necklace 18 Inches Long
By Roberto Coin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely Roberto Coin necklace is entirely suitable for wearing out for a casual lunch or for wearing in the boardroom.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
40.56ct multi-colored natural emerald ruby sapphires tanzanite necklace 14kt
Located in New York, NY
40.56ct natural emerald ruby, sapphires (blue-pink) tanzanites, aquamarine, tsavorite, tourmaline, peridot diamonds necklace.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourma...
$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...
26.45ct natural vivid pink sapphires Ruby diamond yard station necklace 14kt 26i
Located in New York, NY
Natural pink sapphire Ruby fancy color diamonds station necklace. Handmade throughout. 17.75 carat natural oval vivid pink sapphires Ranging 6.5 to 5.5 mm average Oval cut, clea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,900 / item
H 0.25 in L 0.48 in
TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond and 7X5MM Oval Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Halo Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Why blend in when you can stand out with this beautiful diamond studded designer pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14-karat White gold and features Round Brilliant 44 white diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K White & Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate 18K White & Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies This magnificent estate choker necklace is a true statement of elegance and refinement. Expertly crafted in 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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, ...
10.35ct Ruby 1.03ct Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold pendant necklace. The pendant is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 10.35ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous Necklace showcases a stunning oval-cut natural Ruby total weight of 0.48 Carat, framed by 4 brilliant-cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.10 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
Diamond and Ruby Necklace Two Tone Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby necklace features 3 perfectly nestling rows of drop shape rubies interspersed with round diamonds. The rows are clasped together and taper into a double and then...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,430 / item
H 1.25 in W 0.46 in
Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 1 Peridot 3 Rubies 2 Stars
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant 18k yellow gold, blue Guilloche vitreous enamel, 1 Peridot, 3 Rubies, 2 Gold Star Paillons About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally ...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Opal Mix gems Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Opal Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunnin...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
0.90ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.90ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18k white gold. Beautiful ruby Burma vivid pink colour natural Untreated gemstone oval shaped total weight 0.90ct in 18ct white gold pendant necklace.
Ruby, White Gold
1.15ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.15ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18ct white gold. Natural untreated ruby gemstone oval shaped vivid pink colour 1.15ct total weight in 18k white gold Vivid ruby gemstone intense red co...
Ruby, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 113.00 Carat Ruby Diamond Suite
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault in New York, Showcasing exquisite vivid red rubies totaling approximately 47.74 cts Diamonds: Approximately 65.80cts E-F color vs1-vs2 clarity P...
Diamond, Ruby
1.00ct Ruby opal pendant in 14ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
This stunning pendant necklace features a beautiful oval-shaped ruby Australian opal, which hangs from a solitaire setting on a 14ct yellow gold chain.
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,271 / item
H 1.3 in W 0.46 in
Oval Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct G VS, brillant cut, 2 Rubies, 1 sweet water Pearl, 2 Gold Star Paillons ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.47 Carat Unheated Ruby Pendant/Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Collectible unheated ruby pendant. Lively pinkish-red tone, high brilliance, oval faceted unheated 7.47 carats ruby mounted in high profile with four bead prongs, accented with a tap...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The necklace showcases approximately 52 rubies totaling 19.20 carats, ranging from rich red to vivid red hues, paired with 9.48 carats of brilliant diamonds that add exceptional fire...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated 1.00ct Burma Ruby Pigeon’s Blood No Heat Pendant AIGS - Wonderful!
Located in bangkok, TH
An absolutely magnificent, absolutely lovely quality platinum pendant featuring an unheated, untreated ruby from the famed gem mines of Myanmar Burma weighing 1.00ct. Gorgeous shade ...
Ruby, Platinum
18KT/14KT White Gold Ruby And Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant necklace showcases an oval-cut ruby at its center, with 0.71ct of genuine gemstone, encircled by 0.25ct-tw of glimmering G-VS round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$3,533Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classical Combination Ruby White Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Pendant (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 8-RND-0,32-G/VS1A Diamond 44-RND-0,16-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,85ct Ruby 1-0,16ct Weight 3.26 grams With a heritage of ancient fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Pansy Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming antique pendant (circa 1890), designed as a pansy flower rendered in 14k gold and set with five old European cut diamonds in silver collet settings accented by a natural, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clasp, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond and platinum clasp, with an oval faceted Burma ruby in the centre, with a diamond set surround, comprising three, graduating baguette-cut diamonds, in chann...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Pendant with Chain the Sweetest Forever
Located in Viena, Viena
the sweetest petit necklaces in the range..., here a middle part with a fine ruby 0.17 ct, full cut brilliants total approx. 0.05 ct, TW (fine white) / VS (very small inclusions), ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant 1.12cttw 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.12cttw Approx. Ruby Carat Weight: 1.00ct Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .12ct Diamond Color: H Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant #17179
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant JAGi Certified- This stunning pendant features one oval cut natural ruby (5.7 mm x 4.0 mm), seven round brilliant cut diamonds and nine bagu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Ruby, Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Pendant, 3.19 Carats
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond pendant, set with a 3.19ct cushion shaped, faceted, mixed-cut ruby, in a four claw setting, with three, graduating, round brilliant cut diamonds grain set in the b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
A single 1.00 carat, oval cut ruby sits central in this charming cluster pendant. The ruby has been rub over set and surrounded by a total of 0.60 carat in round brilliant diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
MARKDOWN SALE, 5.75 Carats Natural Ruby Pendant White Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
5.75 Carat Natural Emerald Pendant in 14K White Gold An elegant and timeless piece, this pendant showcases a stunning 5.75 carat natural ruby, expertly cut in an oval shape to enhan...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$780
W 0.24 in L 0.32 in
1.7Ct Madagascar Ruby Pendant with Natural Diamond Accent: Solid 14K Gold, 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning Madagascar ruby pendant necklace. Featuring a magnificent 1.7 carat natural ruby in a classic 8x6mm cut, this piece radiates deep c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubies, our estimate is 1.50 Ct and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Certified Burma Unheated Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
1.01Ct Burma Unheated Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18k solid gold *Note: The gemstone has a surface-reaching inclusion that is not visible to the naked eye. Features: Main Gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.27 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 7.16 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.