$1,699Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,499Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,499Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,436Sale Price|20% Off
14K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Ruby Accent Drops Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
It features 10 pear shape rubies weighing 6.46 carats and 10 round cut rubies weighing 0.43 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kokoro Stud Earring Mini, 14K White Gold and Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named for the Yoruba word for "ant," the Kokoro Stud Earring mini is a masterpiece of intricate design. Hand-worked in 14K white gold, this piece features 0.32 carats of natural ruby...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,500 / item
48.31 Carat Natural Ruby 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 Karat gold. These stunning earrings are hand set in 48.31 carats and 2.17 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond drop earrings feature 8 faceted drop shape African rubies of homogeneous brilliance for a total of 21.50 carats. The design is complete with 1.65 carats of top q...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.91 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
17.91 Carat Ruby and Diamond Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Victorian Style This Victorian-style majestic crimson red ruby and diamond earring is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
3.13 Carat Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings Mozambique Ruby approx. 3.13 CTS 18k Rose gold mounting 2.39 Gms Custom Services Request Customization
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.58 carats with Diamond 0.28 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 18.73 carats and Diamond 4.12 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 23.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 cm Total Weight: 3.64 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Dangle Earrings Diamonds 2.45 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling White Diamonds = 0.08 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Teardrop Earrings Diamonds 2.4 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 2.37 Carats Treatment: Filling 24 White Diamonds = 0.07 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 7.4 Carats Ruby Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 12 mm pear shaped floral carved rubies dangle below heart shaped carved gold components with small 3 x 5 mm faceted pink tourmaline pear accents in this one of kind earring d...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.19 and 1.28 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Earrings 18Karat Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
Item: 4.4gms $9000 GIA Certified Natural Matching Ruby earrings. 1.19ct. & 1.28ct. 7.15 X 5.86 X 3.61 & 7.15 x 5.92 X 3.67mm Pear Brilliant Cuts slight heat Prime Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Paolo Costagli Brilliante 27 CT Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent pair of IGI certified Paolo Costagli inspired Brillante style 18K yellow gold natural ruby convertible earrings. Crafted with friction posts and push backs, the detacha...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Round Drops Ruby Cabochons 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst round drops measuring 16 mm x 20 mm. I...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.77 Carat Natural Heated Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.77 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings These earrings have 4 Natural Pear Cut Rubies that weigh 4.59 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.47 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings in Contemporary Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The excellent angling and placement of the rubies create the holistic appeal to this enchanting earring with a single round solitaire diamond added to each pear cluster.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Rainbow Moonstone Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Flame Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These modern and fiercely gorgeous drop earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold, sterling silver, 33.0 carat rainbow moonstone, 6.20 carat ruby and 1.32 carat of sparkling diamonds . Ex...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, St...
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Red Rhodium, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Earrings have a simple omega back. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Mozambique Ruby ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear & Round ✦ Gemstone Weight: 0.96 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
18kt yellow Gold Swan Earrings and Brooch / Pendant With Diamond & Ruby
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby: 2 pear shape rubies, 2 brilliant cut rubies Material: 18kt yellow gold Measurements: 22.1 mm x 22.6 mm x 18.3 mm Total weight earrings: 15.1 gram / 0.530 oz / 9.7 dwt
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Wood and Freshwater Pearl Dangling Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wood paired with pear-shaped cabochon rubies paired with freshwater pearls - no one short of a genius could have dreamt this one up!
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby
$4,009Sale Price|30% Off
Custom 14k White Gold Drop Earrings with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Dublin, IE
Specifications: 14k white gold setting Medium-weight friction earring backs (5.5mm, rhodium-plated) Natural sapphires: pear cut (6x4mm) and round (3.75mm) Natural rubies: pear cut (...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Studio Rêves Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Designed as the perfect companion to the Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace, these Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings capture the romance of a flourishing garden in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Length: 2.1 cm The TWIST Reflection is inspired by several abstract artist and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 39.62 Cttw. Natural Ruby/Diamond Dangle Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
The true stars of these earrings are the rubies, boasting an astonishing total weight of 37.57 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.32 carats with Diamond 0.99 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 6.0 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Ruby Drop and Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.71 ct Gemstone Shape - Pear Gemstone Pcs - 2 Gemstone Size - 8 x 6 mm Diamond weight - 0.4 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
8.03 Ct. Lab Created Ruby 5.67 Ct. Moissanite Earrings 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, DU
Details Item Code :- SEE-112847A Gross Wt. :- 15.27 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 12.53 gm Moissanite Wt. :- 5.67 Ct. ( Pear, Marquise, Round Cut ) Lab Created Ruby Wt. :- 8.03 Ct. ✨ Cus...
Ruby, Other, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 18.49 Carat Burma Ruby &Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in extravagance with these breathtaking dangling earrings that exude opulence and grandeur. Featuring a stunning IGI Certified 18.49 Carat Burma Ruby, with two pear-shaped ru...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Platinum & Gold 16.47ctw GIA Vivid Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (42) Natural Genuine Rubies - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Burma - Heated - Gorgeous Quality - 9.17ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Comple...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,027Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Diamonds Studs With Ruby In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.600g,D:1.80ct, Sapp:0.25ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Three Tier Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Halo Set in 18k White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pear-cut rubies and a marquise diamond alternate in a graceful cascading formation in these Ruby and Marquise Diamond Three Tier Drop Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white go...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.24 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
At their heart are two magnificent pear mixed-cut rubies, weighing a total of 4.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and 2 brilliant Pear shape Rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 10 Mixed c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Flower Drop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with pear cut ruby making a flower dangling in a fish hook studded with diamonds earrings in solid gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,840Sale Price|20% Off
Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring Set In 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous looking this two-tone Sliced Ruby and Sapphire Earring set it 18K Gold with diamonds is simply stunning. Closure: Push Post 18kt Gold: 7.132gms Diamond: 1.69cts Ruby: 7.00...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Stunning 0.57ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, they feature two pear-shaped rubies totaling 0.42ct, displaying a rich dark red hue that commands attention.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach Orange Morganite Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Drop Dangle Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Suspending two pear shaped morganites, accented by rubies openwork frames and stations set with round diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.34 carats with Diamond 0.11 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.02 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.10 cm Length: 1.10 cm Total Weight: 3.44 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.05 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Teardrop Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vivid red pear-shaped rubies swing gracefully at the base of these drop earrings, their rich color glowing from within a shimmering diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 11.63 carat, carved Aquamarine, Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style Aquamarine & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$36,081Sale Price|30% Off
AIG certified 10.33 ct of Burma Rubies, 3.81 ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite design, so chic and refined, a very hard piece, so sparkly and glamour. Earrings come in 18k with 14 pieces of natural Burma rubies of 10,33 carats, extra fine quality, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 18.31 Cttw Natural Ruby, Pink Sapphire/Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Each earring is composed of one pear cut ruby framed within elongated curvilinear drops embellished with pink sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
3.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These are an exclusive pair of earrings stud features 3.53 Carat Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat Yellow Gold weight 3.13 grams, these earrings have a simple pul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Earrings and Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold Parure
Located in New York, NY
There are 12 Oval Faceted Rubies and 6 Pear Shape Rubies in the earrings and ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious 11.62ct Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18k Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make an unforgettable entrance with these dramatic high-jewelry chandelier earrings, featuring 7.8ct of luscious pear-shaped red rubies set in an intricate, regal silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
49.89 Ct Ruby & 11.95 Ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A pair of natural ruby and diamond chandelier earrings crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 7.71 Cttw. Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Star Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of the drop, pear rubies are arranged artfully, forming a radiant focal point that further enhances the star motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
49.89 Ct Ruby & 11.95 Ct Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A pair of natural ruby and diamond chandelier earrings crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gemistry 2.50 Cttw. Natural Ruby Floral Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These contemporary stud earrings include 2.50 ct. of pear-shaped rubies in a prong setting and pin-push design.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Drop Earrings with 5.03ct Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Extraordinary drop dangle Tutti Frutti earrings are designed with blue Burma sapphire, Intense green Colombian emerald, vivid red ruby, and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.32 Carat Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Art Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
15.32 Carat Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Dangle Cocktail Earrings in Art Deco Style This Victorian era fascinating art-deco style oxford blue sapphire, vivid red ruby, tuscany yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Gold Cornflower Blue Spinel & Ruby Stud Earrings Gypsy Flush Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of one-of-a-kind 14K gold vintage handmade earrings with natural blue spinels and rubies in intricate gypsy / flush setting.
Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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