$2,247Sale Price|20% Off
Leaf Design Two Finger Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT Gold:2.4g, Diamond:3.02ct, SiIver:25.79g Ruby:1.63ct" Size-8.5 (Adjustable)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$1,907Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Sapphire Fish Charm Ear Climber With Ruby Eyes & Pearl In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.550g, Diamond:0.45ct, Silver:11.908g, PEARL CHIN:4.95ct, RUBY:0.08ct, SAPPHIRE:3.88c Size: 60X43MM"
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spark Creations Ruby and Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.5 Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite 5 stone oval cut ruby band ring by Spark Creations, a timeless symbol of beauty and sophistication. Crafted in a po...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Lizard Shaped Pave Diamond Ring With Ruby Eyes Made In 14k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:5.9g,D:2.14ct,Slv:9.77gm RUBY:0.02Cts Size: 23X17X74MM
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Solid White Gold Baguette Ruby and Pave Diamond 3.90ctw Large Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (94) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.40ctw (approx.) (44) Natural Genuine Pinkish Ruby - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$1,624Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Ring w/ Ruby Eyes & Black Onyx Made In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.37g,D:2.79ct ONYX BLACK:10.53Cts,RUBY:0.02Cts
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Pave Diamond Coiled Snake Ring in Silver with Ruby Eyes, Size 6.75
Located in Nantucket, MA
The eyes are round, faceted rubies. Ring size is 6.75. Total weight of diamonds is .64 carats and rubies are .02 carats.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Floro 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Pavé Diamond and Ruby Lion Head Statement Pendant
Located in London, GB
Unusual/ rare Floro Heavy Pavé Diamond & Ruby Lion Head Pendant Features a bold, three-dimensional lion head motif with a textured gold mane. (5 ct of diamonds. 1 ct of rubies).
White Gold 5.25ctw Baguette Natural Ruby and Pave Diamond Domed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Ruby - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Red - 3.5ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Pavé Red Rubies 18kt Rose Gold B.zero1 Rock Necklace Limited Edition
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Gemstones: Two rows of pavé-set red rubies on the outer edges. Standard non-limited versions typically use black ceramic or diamonds.
Le Vian Multi Row Pavé Diamond Band Ring with Ruby Flower in 18 Karat White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 Enhance your fine jewelry collection with the allure of this gorgeous Le Vian multi row diamond ring featuring a captivating ruby and diamond flower motif at its he...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty Pave Design 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ruby Clover Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your style with these Dainty Pave Design 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Clover Ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings 2 round cut diamonds & 10 round cut rubies surrounded by pave diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Diamond Ruby "Carmen" Necklace & Ruby Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Necklace consists of: - 9 MM FACETED ROUNDEL GRADE AAA+ LABRADORITE BEADS, - HEMATITE 8 MM SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 1...
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Rainbow Moonston...
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring. 0.9ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 0.90 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set ruby surr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ruby Diamond Bone Necklace & Ruby Rainbow Moonstone Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave diamond gold clasp that opens and closes securely allowing to change/remove pendants/...
Diamond, Hematite, Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterl...
Ruby and Sapphire Sphere Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Sapphire Pave Ball Ring A white gold ring featuring two pave set spheres, one adorned with sapphires and the other with rubies.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 0.90 carats Center Ruby Type: Natural Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Origin: Burma Center Ruby Setting: Bezel Set S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,867 / set
Moi Mila Ruby Stackable-Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 11.60g Emerald (Princess-cut) : 4.10ct Yellow Sapphire (Brilliant-cut) : 2.50ct Color being the heart of the design here, these beautifully handcrafted rings are worked ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The richly saturated ruby is encased in a dome-like setting, encrusted with an array of vivid pavé-set rubies, accented by sparkling diamonds that add contrast and dimension.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Ruby Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Adorned with 30 carats of deep crimson pavé set rubies and 3.25 carats of sparkling white diamonds, the bracelet comes to life with its unique geometric floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Gorgeous .30ct. Round Brilliant Double Pave Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: ~Metal: 18K Yellow Gold ~Main stone: 6 pcs. .30ct round brilliant natural diamonds, Fcolour, VS clarity ~Side stones: 4 pcs. .40ct round brilliant natural rubies, r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$17,370 / item
Ruby Heart Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
Material: Solid 18K Rose Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies Design: Heart silhouette fully pavé-set with richly hued rubies Functionality: Converts from bag charm to pendant Craftsmanshi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver Vermeil Pave Set Tsavorite Bypass Lizard Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking sterling vermeil bypass ring is a figural lizard, with the head on one side offset from the tail, pave set with round faceted, green tsavorite garnets, approximately 1...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking modern platinum ring set with a vivid natural Burma ruby, framed by a surround of calibré cut rubies and pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each bombé, stylized leaf earring is pavé-set with circular-cut rubies, edged by marquise and baguette-cut diamonds, and set on a graduating baguette-cut diamond stem, mounted in pla...
Diamond, Ruby
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Frog Ring, App. 2.63 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Round faceted pinkish red color synthetic rubies are bezel set as the eyes, to finish the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Earrings, 18KT Gold Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Frog Clip
Located in Braintree, GB
Pair of Italian 18KT gold ruby, diamond and emerald frog clip earrings, each frog pavé set with rubies on the back and diamonds on the head and legs, with cabochon emerald eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Bear Ring, App. 2.00 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Round faceted red color synthetic rubies are bezel set as the eyes, to finish the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Elevated Bar Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ----- Chee Lee New York is a New York-based jewelry company that fuses t...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$581Sale Price|25% Off
Natural pave diamond sterling silver gemstone enamel dangler peacock earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Metal- Sterling silver Metal purity- 925 silver Diamond- Pave diamonds Diamond type- Natural earth mined Diamond weight- 2.20cts Gemstone- semi-precious-colored stones (lab created e...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Retro 1950s 14K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Scroll Earrings, 2 Ct Dia & 1 Ct Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in a dramatic scroll motif, the earrings are fashioned in 14K white gold and set with a dazzling combination of vintage diamonds and vivid calibre-cut rubies. Pavé-set round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features openwork loops outlined in channel-set rectangular rubies, with additional round rubies and pavé diamonds filling the ribbons and central knot.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.30 Carat Green Emerald Pave Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
a truly exceptional investment piece: a stunning 7.30-carat, minor-oil emerald ring of the highest quality. This magnificent emerald, prized for its natural beauty and purity, is ele...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Necklace title: “65 Carats Ruby and Pave Diamond Centerpiece Accents Necklace”, item#N3753 Earrings title: “70 Carats Ruby Earrings with Pave Diamonds”, item#E3214 Materials and Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Green Peridot & Tourmaline Diamond Pave Hummingbird White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: Pendant:5.8x2.2x1.1cm, Length of Chain: 16" Color: 18K White Gold 89 White Diamonds 0.48 CT 1 MXPR 8.04 CT 1 Ruby 0.02 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.08 CT 18KW 7.80 GM 18K Gold & Pr...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,660Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted Pink Macrame Bracelet With Sapphire & Pavé Diamond Geometric Sets
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
,D:4.08ct SAPPHIRE:25.95Cts
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Lucea New York Ruby Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Bright Crimson Ruby pave pebble elongated earrings set in sterling silver and 14k plated gold Ruby : 11.73ct total weight.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The falcon is embellished with a total of one hundred and thirty-nine pavé set cabochon cut turquoise. The bird's eyes and beak are accented with two bezel set rubies and two pavé s...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Earring with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are adorned with Emerald , Ruby and pave diamonds, which are small diamonds that are set closely together in a surface, giving the appearance of a continuous surface of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Sapphire Diamond Pave Butterfly Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.30x4.30x4.40cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "2 Aquamarine 1.38 CT 22 Black Diamonds 0.98 CT 176 Fancy Diamonds 3.18 CT 20 Green Garnet 2.08 CT 16 Orange Sapphire 1...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.70x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 30 BK/FD 0.45 CT 3 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.62 CT 4 White Shell 1.08 CT 18KR 5.03 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
"Marquee" Ring with Raw Ruby Cabochon Between Rows of Faceted Rubies in 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The twelve faceted, pavé-set rubies below and above the oval cabochon center are bright vivid pink.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Closely arranged in a pavé setting style, the rubies introduce vivid pink-red color against the polished gold, while round brilliant cut blue sapphires totaling 0.04ctw accent the ey...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18k Tiger Diamond, Ruby & Enamel Gold Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Each cufflink features: 18K Yellow Gold – Circa Mid-20th Century – With Appraisal Two prominent diamonds set as the eyes, adding a fierce brilliance Pavé-set round-cut rubies, enha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Twisted Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These white gold huggie-style earrings feature a dimensional design with alternating diagonal bands of pavé-set rubies and shimmering white diamonds, creating a contrast of color and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Heart Necklace Gold Choker Chain Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Necklace Gold Choker Chain Diamond Designer: J DAUPHIN Sculptural heart pendant necklace featuring a ruby pavé heart pierced by an arrow, with small diamonds illuminati...
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass
Earrings, Platinum Egyptian Revival Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Drop
Located in Braintree, GB
Pair of platinum Egyptian Revival drop earrings, the Eye of Horus motif set with calibré rubies, emeralds and sapphires within diamond pavé.
Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
18K Gold Cultured Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Each panel centers an oval cabochon ruby within a pavé-set diamond frame, all mounted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Gold Bee Brooch Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish Finely detailed Ruby Bee Brooch Pendant. Hand Pave-set with 1.00tcw Rubies and Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,367 / item
Moi Jaipur Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
A minimal spin on the traditional floral motif and a signature pop of color embodies these earrings worked in gold and silver set with a ruby at its heart surrounded with rose-cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Clarissa Bronfman Diamond and Ruby 'Gladiator' Ring
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
925 Sterling Silver Fine Cut Rubies Pave Diamonds Size: 7 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY IN ANOTHER LOCATION.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Taurus Bull Aries Ram Zodiac Diamond Pave & Turquoise 18K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.80x5.90x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 114 White Diamonds 0.81 CT 128 Fancy Diamonds 2.53 CT 1 MXMT 1.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.20 CT 4 Turquoise 19.20 CT 18KR 18.06 GM 18K Gold & P...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Round-Cut Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Pavé Set Round Rubies by Tiffany & Co. Features ~1.40 Carats of Rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Rose Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x2.60x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 79 Blue Sapphire 0.52 CT 65 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.21 CT 25 Pink Sapphire 0.34 CT 1 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 5.86 GM 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.06ct Diamond 1.80ct Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and luxurious ring crafted in 18k white gold, stamped Br2.06 R1.80 18Kt, featuring an opulent pavé design of diamonds and rubies. The ring is set with approximately 2.06 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moira Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira bud earrings, with orange and yellow plique à jour enamel sepals and green leaves, with pavé set rubies and diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, with silver settings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Pave Hummingbird Flower 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 19 Blue Sapphire 0.22 CT 1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 157 Fancy Diamonds 0.74 CT 13 Green Garnet 0.17 CT 14 Pink Sapphire 0.32 CT 1 Ruby...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,632Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This particular example goes far beyond standard configuration, with diamonds covering the dial, bezel, and every visible surface of the Presidential bracelet, accented by vivid ruby...
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.