5.56ct Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire – Rare Oval Gem for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Choose from premium materials like platinum, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold, or 18K white gold, and add accent stones such as diamonds, sapphires, or rubies to create a masterpiece t...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold,...
0.83 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pair of stud earrings set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring a total of 0.83 Carats Natural Rubies from Burma and 0.50 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj"...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Rubellite Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval rub...
Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Green Sapphire, Blue S...
Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks of maker. Stoppers hallmarked 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$37,031Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Sapphires Rose Gold Tobacco Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower pendant necklace is a contemporary masterpiece crafted from 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of gemstones. The centerpiece is an oval GRS Certifie...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rube...
$37,294Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with author's selection of gems. It features an oval GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Red ruby from Burma (0.98 ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
$16,010Sale Price|20% Off
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. Oval ruby 0,98 carats, 7x5,5 m...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca. 1960s -1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine halo studs from 1970s in solid 18K Yellow featuring two oval cut natural oval cut rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 025 ct each, both clear and of good transparency and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Rubies Brooch with Rubellite and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a stunning array of natural gems including: Oval ruby 4.27 carats, dimensions: 11.16x9.36 mm Oval ruby 0.98 car...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
$16,010Sale Price|20% Off
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval ruby 0,98 carats, 7x5,5 mm. Oval ruby warmer ton...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
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.
Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Green...
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a vivid-red Burma ruby (approximately 2.5 carats each) and showcasing another 6 carats of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Citrine Amethyst Ruby 14K Gold Vintage Love Bird Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart-shaped twisted rope frame centering two lovebirds perched on a branch Featuring mixed-oval cut citrine and amethyst prong set in baskets as bodies Each measuring ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 c...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Satinated Carved Quartz Cabs 14K gold Ruby Black Onyx Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings made of 2 Engraved Oval Shape Rock Crystals measuring 15 x19 mm with 2 round Black Onyx ring and round Ruby cabs set in yellow gold.
Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary 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. This piece can be personally signed. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Victorian Ruby Diamond Green Paste Rose Gold Pendant / Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Victorian pendant suspends from a contemporary 9k yellow gold 18" fine trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Red Sapphire Brooch with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 carats. Ova...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
July Birthstone Ruby Diamond Heart Bracelet 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this signature heart bangle features a vibrant pavé heart of natural rubies, enhanced by contrasting oxidized detailing and framed by a luminous sign...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 4.7 grams Pendant Dimensions: 16mm x 6mm x 1.5mm Ruby Dimensions: 15 (1mm) Diamond Dimensions: 14 (1mm) Chain Length: 17 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fasten...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with round diamonds and detachable paraiba tourmalines. This jewellery collection was featured ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Green Jade & Ruby & Color Diamond Earrings, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crowning each earring is a resplendent oval ruby, celebrated for its deep crimson brilliance.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
2.23 Carats Natural Untreated Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet Made in Platinum/18K
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet made in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 2.23 Carats of Natural unheated Rubies and 1.47 Carats Natural Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj"...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.04 Carat Unheated Vivid Red Ruby Loose Gemstone, GRS Certified By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this natural 3.04 carat vivid red ruby is an exceptional collector gemstone with a powerful, saturated red presence. The ruby is unhea...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm.
Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, Green...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya 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...
Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with round diamonds and detachable paraiba tourmalines. This jewellery collection was featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The French vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon rubies and diamonds. The rubies are oval cabochon with total weight approximately 30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Sapphire Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
The head is decorated with a blue sapphire oval cabochon and the eyes of ruby. Slip on by rolling it.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Custom Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with round diamonds and detachable paraiba tourmalines. This jewellery collection was featured ...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco Morganite, Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with round diamonds and detachable paraiba tourmalines. This jewellery collection was featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...
1980s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Precious Stone & Diamond Omega Post Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Details & Specifications Period: 1980-1989 (Vintage 1980s / Late 20th Century) Metal: 18-Karat Yellow Gold (Tested/Stamped 750) Total Weight: 17.80 grams total weight (Premium, hea...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphires Contemporary Dimensional Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud dimensional earrings are encrusted with oval blue sapphires, diamonds, and detachable flowers parts with diamonds and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia floral pendant necklace is encrusted with oval blue sapphire, diamond, and detachable flowers part with diamonds and yellow and orang...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yello...
28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Choose from premium materials like platinum, 18K rose gold, or yellow gold, and enhance the piece with complementary gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, or sapphires to create a trul...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
27.42-Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A remarkable 27.42-carat natural Ethiopian Opal, expertly cut in an elegant oval shape and offered loose and unmounted for the serious gem collector. Celebrated for its luminous pres...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.35 Carat Natural Faceted Fire Opal and Diamond Pendant Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant Necklace featuring a 2.35 Carat Natural, Faceted Fire Opal and 0.17 Carats of Diamond Accents set in 18K Yellow Gold. Opals are known for exhibiting flashes of rai...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby 1.53 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An even tone and incredibly durable, the 1.53 carat Ruby once set will make a great ring that will come alive in a yellow or white gold setting.
Ruby
French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Half set in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent set of Napoleon 3 antique jewelry, the brooch and the pair of earrings are adorned with an oval chiseled pattern.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
1.55 Carat Oval Tsavorite Garnet Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Envision the Possibilities: Statement Ring: Imagine this gem as the focal point of a luxurious cocktail ring, set in platinum or yellow gold and surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.07 Ct Blue Sapphire Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
A highly precious September birthstone with a delighting blue color. They are believed to bring good luck & fortune to life. Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sa...
Blue Sapphire
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Floral Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Impressionism, MOISEIKIN® has created a blooming flower earrings with fine pinkish amethyst Trembling flowers and sweet fragrance of coming ripe fruits are embodied in g...
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Total weight of Sapphires here : ca. 3 ctw 15 natural Burma Rubies of variable tints of Red, all oval cut. 28 rose cut natural Diamond stones Ø 1.5 -2 mm on the wings.
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Rose Gold Contemporary Sculptural Brooch with Sapphires and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary Sculptural brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,36 mm. Oval cold red sapphire, 0,95 ...
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Afarin Collection Classic 3 Row African Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Excellent Make and Polish Weight is 4.2 Grams This Stunning Necklace measures 17mm The Chain is a 1.2 m Oval link 18 inches in Length. This is available in Sapphire and Tsavorite, Y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ring: Set in 18K Yellow Gold gross weight 14.01 grams. 46 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Color G-H Clarity VS-SI equal 4.25 carats. 10 Square Mixed Cut Natural Rubies equal 0.2...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pendant consists of a large oval jade plate, held in place by a gold-plated and 18-karat gold bail. On the front, the plate is decorated with a gold-plated metal floral and plan...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
A chunky block-letter "D" in 14K solid yellow gold, set with nine natural sapphires spanning the full colour spectrum — light pink baguette, two blue rounds, red baguette, deep ruby-...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,880Sale Price|20% Off
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
This unique and useful piece of jewelry was crafted by the Simon Schlegel and Yves Saint Blaise company in solid in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The pendant i...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Burma Spinel & Round Diamond Wide Bracelet 82.71ct No Heat High Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
A Pink Spinel, Diamond Bracelet A breathtaking Platinum Burma Pink Spinel & Diamond Mesh Bracelet, presenting an extraordinary 82.71 carats of rare natural gemstones in a fluid, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
Opulent Multi-Gem Jeweled Sunburst Brooch Gold-Tone, Vintage Statement
Located in Milford, DE
A dramatic vintage jeweled brooch bursting with color and radiance, this opulent sunburst-inspired piece is set with a richly saturated array of oval-cut glass stones in ruby red, em...
Crystal
1.76 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.76 carat oval red ruby with oval diamonds .56 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold ring.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1.72 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.72 carat oval red ruby with pear shape diamonds .33 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold ring.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring, the oval faceted ruby measuring 11.3 x 9.4mm and estimated to weigh approximately 2.9 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Burmese ori...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by eight old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 1.35 carats in total, all cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sparkling ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. This ring features a gorgeous central ruby surrounded by a cluster of scintillating diamonds, set with yellow ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A late Victorian ruby and diamond carved hoop ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian ruby and diamond carved hoop ring, the three rubies weighing approximately 1.78 carats, accompanied by a report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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