$1,382Sale Price / item|55% Off
Pear ruby drop bow ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bow ring with ruby pave in 14k gold. Ribbon Ring. Bow ring. Ribbon wedding ring.
Topaz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ruby & Diamond Oval Drop Earrings In 14K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of each earring sits a vibrant, marquise-cut genuine ruby, radiating a deep crimson glow. The piece is suspended from elegant S-curved posts, fully pave-set with brillia...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Rachel Koen Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k white gold, it features round-cut rubies and diamonds, pave set and encrusted into a heart design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Figural Fish Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The gracefully curved body is richly pavé-set with vivid round rubies, accented by diamond-set white-gold fins and an extensively diamond-set tail.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Pave Set Rose Cut Diamond Bunny Ring, App. 0.48 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Round faceted, pinkish red rubies, approximately 0.02 TCW, are bezel set as the eyes, to finish the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Frog Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Black Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.31x2.32cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "19 Blue Sapphire 0.38 CT 4 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 36 Green Garnet 0.46 CT 2 Ruby 0.05 CT 18KW 6.53 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Pink Gemstone & Diamond Pave Beetle Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.01x2.18x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 15 Green Garnet 0.16 CT 30 Orange Sapphire 0.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 4.44 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fan...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Birthstone Heart Drop Earrings 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, these signature heart drop earrings feature a vibrant pavé heart of natural rubies, enhanced by contrasting oxidized detailing and framed by a luminous wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.50x1.70x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 12 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 11 Green Garnet 0.12 CT 17 Ruby 0.34 CT 18KR 3.27 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fan...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Gemstone & Tourmaline Diamond Pave Fly Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
5 Fancy Diamonds 0.03 CT 22 Green Garnet 0.20 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 1 Tourmaline 1.17 CT 6 Yellow Sapphire 0.04 CT 18KR 5.77 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 9.40x7.50x2.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "58 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 318 Fancy Diamonds 5.84 CT 72 Pink Sapphire 35.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 71.18 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.70x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 4 Pink Shell 1.05 CT 38 Pink Sapphire 0.34 CT 8 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 4.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & P...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These beautiful earrings are hand set with 3.35 carats ruby & .41 carats pave diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The head of this antique bird brooch is embellished with a stunning natural pearl, accented with two collet set round faceted cut rubies representing the bird's eyes. The body and w...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Investment grade MINOR OIL 15 Carat Green Emerald Pave Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
a breathtaking masterpiece: a 15-carat natural emerald, certified as minor oil, radiating with unparalleled beauty. This exquisite gemstone is elegantly set in a solid platinum ring,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer real diamonds raw sapphire plum ruby sterling silver dangler earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
## Handmade Raw Sapphire, Plum Ruby & Natural Pave Diamond Floral Drop Earrings Celebrate the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship with these exquisite **Handmade Raw Sapphire, Plu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Detailed Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.06ct (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Pink...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.50x4.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Aquamarine 2.46 CT 416 Fancy Diamonds 6.33 CT 110 Green Garnet 1.19 CT 1 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 25.83 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch
By Cherny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The bird itself with a ruby eye, pave-set round cut diamonds in white gold settings to the body, and channel set cushion cut rubies and sapphires in white gold mountings to the tail.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Multicolor Pink Gemstone & Diamond Pave Fly Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.75x2.30x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Amethyst 1.85 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.11 CT 68 Pink Sapphire 1.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 5.86 GM 18K Gold...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pave Set Diamond Panther 18k Solid White Gold Fine Cufflinks Gifts for Him
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Diamond Panther Fine Cufflinks in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.06 carats and diamond of 1.08carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Afarin Collection Ambre Pavé Color Stone & Diamond Pendant Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Afarin Collection Ambre Pavé Set boasts a feminine circle of life design with Pink Sapphire and Diamond accents set in 18K White Gold. 179 Round Ruby and Pink Sapphire =3.06 cts...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.50x2.10x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 7 Ruby 0.12 CT 4 Blue Sapphire 0.05 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.02 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.13 CT 22 Pink Sapphire 0.31 CT 18KR 4.07 GM 18K G...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Orange Sapphire & Green Gem Pave Beetle Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.01x2.18x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 15 Green Garnet 0.16 CT 30 Orange Sapphire 0.52 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 4.44 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fan...
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Brooch, Circa 1980
Located in Roma, RM
A striking and sculptural vintage brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, designed as a stylized flower centered by a luminous cultured pearl, framed by a vibrant halo of calibré-cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
6.37 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
6.37 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -3.62 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby, GIA Certified -Ruby Measurements: 11.42 x 9.24 x 4.23 m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated marquise shaped setting displays a central cushion cut pavé set Burme...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds And Rubies
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
This unique design pairs luminous rubies with diamond pavé sparkle, creating a refined statement that feels both timeless and distinctive.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold, Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby and Enamel 10-Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed with an elegant link chain that drapes gracefully on the wrist with a touch of Cartier’s celebrated Parisian glamour. 18K White Gold Pavé-Set Diamonds Turquoise, Ruby, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Enamel
Blue Sapphire Pave & Green Tsavorite Frog 18K White Gold Statement Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and Fantasy Jewelry Collections celebrate artistry, imagination, and the beauty of nature. Crafted in luxu...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These stud earrings feature brilliant round-cut natural rubies in a pave setting, radiating vivid red hues, paired with round-cut diamond side stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,350 / item
18 Karat Gold Honey Bee Diamond Ruby Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set with .13 carats ruby & .12 carats pave diamonds. The honey comb pattern band further accentuates this beautiful ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Ruby Birthstone Heart Ring White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this signature heart ring features a vibrant pavé heart of natural rubies, enhanced by contrasting oxidized detailing and framed by a luminous signat...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Ruby July Birthstone Diamond Heart Choker 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this signature heart necklace features a vibrant pavé heart of natural rubies, enhanced by contrasting oxidized detailing and framed by a luminous si...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a knotted design of square cut rubies and micro-pave set round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Rubies with Diamonds Round Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
It features a disc shape pendant encrusted with 19 round cut, pave' set rubies. Surrounded by a halo of 18 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Salvini Ruby & Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Size 6.75
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with 7 prong set round cut rubies and pave set round cut diamonds in a spiral swirl pattern.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Ring, G Color, VS+ Clarity
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The composition combines a fan of richly colored rubies with a pavé-set diamond section, creating a striking contrast between the gemstones and the flowing gold design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.42 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The bottom oval shape formed with a single row of pave set diamonds creates the perfect border. The addition of a number “8” in between the oval exemplifies the look with placing of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
0.55 carat Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Featuring a polished gold-tone finish, the layered silhouette is accented with sparkling pavé stones and a vivid ruby-toned enamel detail for a rich pop of color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The head is further embellished with two impressive pavé set rubies comprising the eyes, in addition to a textured finish replicating the creature's scales.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Gemstone Stud Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Gemstone Stud Earrings Fine Jewelry Details; Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 1.83 grm Gold Wt: 1.72 grm Ruby Wt; 0.18 cts Baguette Wt : 0.34 cts...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The bird is embellished with a silver setting featuring twenty-seven pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The eye of the bird is represented with a cabochon cut, pavé set ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sonia B. Pavé Diamond & Multi Gemstone Puffed Heart Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adding charm and vibrancy are natural rubies, sapphires, and emeralds tastefully scattered across the heart, infusing the piece with joyful hues.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Roberto Casarin 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald "Bom Bom" Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Earrings by Roberto Casarin Feature Oval Ruby and Emerald Interspersed with Round and Baguette Diamonds in Egg-Shaped "Bom Bom" Setting Hanging from Oval Plaque with...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Choker Silver Necklace With Carved Jade & Emerald Stones in Pave Set Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:1.9g, Diamond:8.12Ct, Silver:30.922g, Emerald:62.72Ct, Jade:43.05Ct,"
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The head is further ornamented with a pavé set round faceted cut ruby, representing the bird's eye.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$45,904Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified 4.43 carat oval brilliant diamond in G color and I1 clarity is four-prong set in a platinum 900 wide dome ring featuring two rows of channel-set cabochon rubies flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Multi-Band Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The openwork structure features multiple slender bands, each delicately pavé-set with vivid rubies, creating a rich contrast against the warm tone of the gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Insect Brooch European, late 19th
Located in San Francisco, CA
The abdomen is pavé set with richly colored rubies, contrasting dramatically against the darkened silver-topped setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted 18-karat white gold ring with a vivid ruby and pavé diamonds
By Daniela Norinder Jewels
Located in Pignola, IT
A handmade 18-karat white gold ring with a modern and refined design, adorned with a vivid 6-carat ruby and a pavé setting of diamonds totaling 0.80 carats, which lend depth, brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Pave X Ring 18Kt White Gold Tourmaline Pink and Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Tourmaline Double Pave "X" ring handcrafted in 18Kt White Gold. A big oval Tourmaline is carefully set among four white gold prongs "X" shape in the center of the ring. Round blue an...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold,...
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond "Carmen" & Flower Pendant Necklace
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, Gold, Gold Plate...
Heraldic Diamond and Ruby Signet Ring, by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard 1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unisex 18k white gold Signet Ring. Diamond and ruby pave face. Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Can be made in any size, lead time 4 weeks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Crab Sea Cancer Sapphire Green Pave & Blue Opal 18K White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.10x4.10x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Blue Sapphire 2.53 CT 17 White Diamonds 0.13 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 1 MXOL 9.07 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 19.51 GM ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.16 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 3.16 CTS BAGUETTE RUBY WITH WHITE DIAMOND PAVÉE ETERNITY RING 18K, Yellow Gold Main Stone : Ruby White Diamon...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant 1940s Retro 18K Gold, Ruby & Diamond Thistle Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
The flower heads are densely pave-set with 46 round rubies totaling approximately 2.50 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 0.29 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl 10k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The openwork frame is embellished with a central rectangular cluster design incorporating a central collet set baguette cut ruby, fourteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, all encompasse...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,263Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold, Natural Diamond & Ruby Cockail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 24.70 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 1.35 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant, Pavé set Total Ruby Weight: 3.00 Carats Ruby Cuts: Pe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.