Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby From Africa, Oval Cut 9 Carat Natural Green Emerald from Zambia, Round Cut N...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...
1.20ct Diamonds and oval ruby halo stud earrings in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
Pink intense vivid ruby gemstone oval shaped with diamonds studs earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Certified 1.43 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Emerald Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The beautiful pink/red hue of the Ruby complements the vivid green of the Emeralds, making it a very unique ring to own!
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 41 c...
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Giant Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argentinian R...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sensational Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.80 ct Pink Sapphire 1.20 ct Diamonds 0.42 ct Rubelite 23.06 ct Orange Sapphire 5.55 ct Weight 20,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Ruby Cuff — 18K Gold & Silver Natural Gemstones • Endless Glamour** N...
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interplay between the luminous Pink Red Ruby center stone and the soft, Rose-hued Amethyst a jewel of striking sculptural drama and refined elegance.
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interplay between the luminous Pink Red Ruby center stone and the soft, Rose-hued Amethyst a jewel of striking sculptural drama and refined elegance.
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.73 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The centerpiece of this remarkable ring is a 3.73 carat deep pink-red natural ruby, exuding a captivating allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 15 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
The Ruby is surrounded by approximately 0.60 Carats of brilliant cut diamonds 14 Karat Yellow gold 12.7 gm Origin Thailand Color Red, in some of the pictures it looks pink but ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Etruscan-Style Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer Etruscan-style gorgeous earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with granulation workmanship done under a microscope. These beautiful...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
18KT Yellow Gold AIG Certified Burma Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A true expression of romance and refinement, this exquisite ring features a captivating 3.80-carat cabochon-cut heart-shaped Burma ruby—rich in pink-red hue and framed with timeless ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Platinum AIGS 1.74ctw NO Heat Oval Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original AIGS certification for the ruby stone. Stock Number: MK-180182565 --AIGS Certification Details:-- Laboratory: AIGS Report Number: GF22032269 Weight: 1.14 cts S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Di Modolo 18K White Gold Diamond & Multicolor Sapphire Ruby Drop Earrings
By Di Modolo
Located in Plantation, FL
Each earring is meticulously constructed with bezel-set round brilliant diamonds and an array of natural multicolor gemstones, including rubies, sapphires in yellow, pink, and deep b...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 26 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round bri...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
10k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
*Most of our designs can be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tou...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 32.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pink is one of the rarest sapphire colors, caused by trace elements of chromium inside the corundum crystal, the same which colors a ruby.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings with Ruby & Morganite Beads
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Why They’re Special The pairing of romantic pink morganite with passionate red rubies, accented by diamonds and warm yellow gold, creates a refined yet vibrant aesthetic.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Earrings, 1999
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style From the “Capri” collection Natural Ruby Pink Re...
Ruby, Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Western Germany Pink Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This lavishly detailed brooch from 1950s Western Germany is a standout piece of mid-century costume jewelry, featuring ornate gold-tone filigree accented with pink rhinestones, faux ...
Ruby, Pearl, Gold
Genuine Pink Sapphire and Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Exquisite precious gemstone beaded necklace enriched with a large variety of 8mm gemstones such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peridot • Aventurine • Pink opal • Rose quartz • Argent...
Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pink Sapphire Heart and Rose Cut Diamond Bird Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Crafted from silver gilt, the design features a heart-shaped form adorned with round faceted pink sapphires, creating a captivating mosaic effect.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Rose Quartz Tile and Ruby Beaded Reversible Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning, reversible necklace features 21 beautifully matched, natural pink rose quartz tiles that are accented with gorgeous red rubies and 18k yellow gold beads.
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k White Gold Pearl & Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
*Most of our designs can be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tou...
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Solid 925 Sterling Silver Ruby Solitaire Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Most of my designs can be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourm...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique 20k Yellow Gold 22.5ct Amethyst Tourmaline and Ruby Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique brooch features a richly hued 22.5ct amethyst as its centerpiece, framed by an elegant arrangement of pink tourmalines and vibrant rubies. Crafted in warm 20k ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Round Floral Flower Cluster 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster ring, featuring round ruby for its center and six round cut striking pink tourmaline beautifully set into...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Promise Ring, Sterling Silver Victorian Stone Trilogy Band Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Most of my designs can be set up with any of these gemstones, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, T...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,342Sale Price / item|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage 20ct Blue Sapphire & Ruby Earrings in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Blue Sapphire 3 carats Round shapes ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Solid 9K White Gold Ruby Solitaire Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Most of my designs can be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourm...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Ruby Ring 5 Stone Design 18K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 18ct gold ruby made c.1900. Stunning, opulent and substantial in proportions, this ring is truly an alluring piece on all f...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Ruby Pink Red 6 carats Natural White Sap...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Amehtyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver 12ct Natural Ruby •5 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst • 1ct White Topaz • Signed Masterpiece A c...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring – 0.42 Carat Total Weight, 14k Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
his refined ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a harmonious combination of a vibrant ruby and sparkling diamonds. The centerpiece is a natural oval-cut ruby weighing ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Harajuku contemporary artistic sculptural ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural gems on your choice custom made. The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, Gold, 1...
$1,147Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Earrings - 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Fancy Sapphire - 2 carats Natural Ruby - 8 carats Oval ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Flower Garden Collection 3in1, Ruby Sapphire Pendant, Brooch, Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One only. Ring with Rubies & Pink Sapphires 15 Round Diamonds - 0.14 CT 12 Round Fancy Diamonds - 0.56 CT 520 Round Pink Sapphires - 9.29 CT 227 Round Rubies - 4.57 CT 18KR - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AENEA 18k Yellow Gold Rainbow Multi-Color Emeralds Ruby Sapphire Bangle
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Gemstones: Multicolor Gems 8,85ct. (Ruby 0.67ct., Emeralds 0.76ct., Blue-Sapphire 1.24ct., Yellow-Sapphire 0.94ct., Orange-Sapphire 0.97ct., Lavender-Sapphire 0.51ct., Pink-Sapphire ...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphir...
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A vibrant and beautifully crafted bee brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, set with vivid pink sapphires and finished with ruby eyes and diamond-set wings.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro snake necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies along the snake body, and little diamonds on the head and tail and two pink stones ans eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Necklace is an 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace all microscopically decorated with Byzantine bead and wire granulation work and finished with a uni...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Nathalie Jean Ruby Tourmaline 18k Gold Articulated Micro Drop Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Shapes attached to gold settings dangle lightly on the ear, their geometry pierced by rubies and light pink tourmalines. Selected punctuation is provided by shades of solar hues.
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
8.05 Carat Oval Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Halo in 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of oval cabochon ruby drop earrings set in 18K white gold, each featuring a vivid pink-red ruby in a diamond halo pendant suspended from a diamond-encrusted chain link drop.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style beads and wires -granulation workmanship and is finished with a unique ve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead and wire -granulation workmanship and is finished with a un...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue and Pink Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Harajuku contemporary ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural gems on your choice custom made. The gems are: Oval cut 2,65 carats natural unheated untreated vivid blue...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Ruby & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Statement Circle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Enhance your elegance with these stunning earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring vibrant pink cabochon rubies 27 carats. The intricate design is accentuated by the brilliance...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Station Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 37 Ct Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
A Bvlgari-inspired multi-gem pendant station necklace — green and pink tourmaline cabochons in a double pavé diamond halo pendant drop, set in 18k yellow gold, on a gold bead chain s...
Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Felix Gold Diamond Rubies Sapphires Amethyst and Garnet Torque Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 2.40g Gold(14K) : 1.55g Gemstone : Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire. Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Sapphire, Pink Sapphire 925 Silver With color at the heart of the design, Feli...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...
Granulation Antefix Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal & Rubys 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
The 22Kt yellow gold, the aristocratic white of the rock crystal and the pink glamour of Rubys decorate this One-Of-A-Kind Pendant in the most elegant way.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Emerlads Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 41 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
14k Rose Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Most of my designs can be made with most gemstones including Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,512Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Australian Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Beautiful Natural Australian Blue Opal N...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Rainbow Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This vibrand hand made rainbow gemstone necklace includes polished bright multi-colored gemstones, such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peruvian Amazonite • Garnet • Swiss topaz • Ta...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ye...
Spanish Vintage DIAMOND and RUBY 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Only darker stones are generally called Rubies, but the distinction between Ruby and Pink Sapphire can be a matter of opinion.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
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