codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter T Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...
Trio Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
Featuring our signature Paper texture on three tiny disc pendants, the trio necklace is crafted in solid 18-carat yellow gold. The pendants are strung on a delicate 16-inch 18-carat ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...
codebyEdge Amanti Customizable Diamond Plat Stacking Ring Letter W in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, E...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge 18k Yellow Diamond Gold Stacking Ring Customizable - Letter V
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would li...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Dia...
Antique Chinese Export Silver Enamel Multi-Gemstone Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Three panels feature enameled dancing figures surrounded by stylized cloud motifs, while the alternating panels are set with polished cabochon gemstones in shades of red, blue, green...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Alexis NY Snake Earrings Silver Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Alexis NY Pair of Snake Dangle Earrings made of Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Enamel and Natural Diamonds Post Omega Backs Approx weight 20 grams total Size: approx Length: 2.75' inch...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
David Webb Multigem and Diamond Floral Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Details: Maker: David Webb Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Gemstones: Blue Sapphire Pink sapphires & Rubies Round brilliant-cut diamonds Measurement: Approximately 2.75 in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Signet Ring with 1.00 Carat Diamonds, Italian Design
Located in Roma, IT
The pavé-set face can be created with different gemstones, including emeralds, pink or blue sapphires, red rubies, black diamonds, or a bespoke combination of stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold
14k White Gold 0.85ctw Multi Color Gemstones & Diamond Birthstone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (5) Natural Genuine Multi Color Gemstone Including Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst & Pink Quartz- Round Brilliant - Prong Set - Blue, Red, Green, Purple & Pink Color - 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 CT Mint Teal Green Emerald Cut Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 8mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rubellite: Rich purplish-pinks to intense ruby-reds. Paraíba: Rare neon blue-green shades colored by copper traces.
Tourmaline
Padparadscha Sapphire Turquoise Alexandrite Spinel Diamond Pave 8 mm Pendant
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare optical phenomenon, combined with the gemstone’s limited availability, makes fine alexandrite particularly prized by collectors. The intense pink spinels, long mistaken for...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Alexan...
David Webb Multigem and Diamond Floral Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Details: Maker: David Webb Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Gemstones: Blue Sapphire Pink sapphires & Rubies Round brilliant-cut diamonds Measurement: Approximately 2.75 in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Pearl Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
At the center of this spectacular design are two dramatic cabochons: a luminous Black Tahitian South Sea Pearl displaying elegant gray-silver tones with subtle pink iridescence, pair...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South S...
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette Multi Sapphire Gems Cowrie Shell Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vibrant Color Gradient: The gemstones display a beautifully curated color sequence, blending rich blue, soft pink, deep ruby-red, and warm yellow sapphires.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gemstone Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring, White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Multi Gemstone ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Multi-Gemstone: 0.60ctw Blue Sapphire Orange Sapphire Citrine Ruby Pink Tourmaline Diamond: 0.40ctw Cl...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Gemstone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The full-cut diamonds add an exquisite sparkle, while the rich hues of emerald, ruby, and pink sapphire bring a vibrant touch to the design.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12-13mm South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ombré Pavé, 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
Item specifics Pearl: South Sea cultured pearl, 12–13mm, Venus, PSL certified Diamonds: natural, approx. _ ct total Rubies & Pink Sapphires: natural, approx. _ ct total, heat-...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Weight: 4.80 grams Available in 18K Yellow, White, or Rose Gold and can be customized with White Diamonds, Pink Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Aquamarines, or other pre...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
Bvlgari Serpenti Rainbow Watch 18k rose gold 26mm case designed Rainbow gemstone
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Gemstones: The "Rainbow" edition is encrusted with a spectrum of round-cut gemstones, including pink, purple, and blue sapphires, rubies, orange spinels, yellow sapphires, and green ...
Rose Gold
Round Cut Rainbow Sapphire 14k Gold Delicate Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Starting from both ends with vivid magenta-pinks and deep ruby-reds, the stones transition seamlessly inward through fiery orange, bright sunshine yellow, soft lavender-purple, and m...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,470 / item
Multi Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Coin Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning earrings feature natural diamonds paired with an array of gemstones, including blue sapphire, emerald, pink sapphire, and ruby. The exquisite drop design radiates eleg...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Letter D Initial Charm 0.48 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
The red and ruby-pink from higher chromium content. The green from iron in a different oxidation state.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gripoix Glass Rare Moghul Toned Bead Necklace
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Gripoix cast glass rare Moghul toned bead necklace from the 1930's. Of large round ruby, pink oval ribbed pumpkin beads and unusual jade round tablet beads, hand wired fo...
Brass, Bronze
$4,643 / item
0.35ct Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cascade Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Mystic Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cascade Drop Earrings feature a captivating blend of natural diamonds, blue sapphires, pink sapphires, and rubies, set in elegant 14K gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Couture Brooch/Pendant, Crystal, Made in France, 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Executed in a dramatic architectural cross-inspired design, this monumental piece is richly embellished with an extraordinary arrangement of faceted crystals in smoky sapphire blue, ...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Unique Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Drop Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Completely handmade by Maision Gripoix with intricate petals of amythest , ruby and pink poured glass which dangle from a central cabochon of opaque burnt red glass on the ear.
Bronze
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Natural Multi Sapphire Gemstone Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The palette blends a smooth color spectrum including ruby red, hot pink, deep violet, cornflower blue, olive green, and bright mandarin orange.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Clip 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoops Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring diamonds, blue sapphire, ruby, pink sapphire, black diamonds, and tsavorite, these earrings offer a luxurious and colorful touch.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heidi Daus “Double Stallion” Crystal Pave Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
This rare double horse head design features two opposing stallions rendered in dense black diamond pave, accented with brilliant clear marquise crystals, ruby-pink baguettes, and str...
Crystal
Quiet Lustre 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Quiet Lustre 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Diamond Bracelet features a vibrant combination of gemstones, including 0.95 carats of full-cut natural diamonds, blue sapphires, pink sapphir...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mushroom Pave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These exquisite stud earrings feature a stunning blend of natural diamonds and multi-colored sapphires, including black diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets. Set i...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Renaissance Antique Inspired Tourmaline High Carat Gold Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
We also offer this design as a custom piece with alternative gemstones, including ruby, sapphire, pink tourmaline or spinel. Custom production time is approximately two to three weeks.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
$39,156Sale Price|20% Off
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
We offer a wide range of gemstones including diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire (blue, pink, yellow, green, orange), amethyst, garnet, and tourmaline, ideal for custom engagement rings...
Diamond, Platinum
Open Ring Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon) Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this stunning ring features a bold open wrap design adorned with marquise diamonds, blue sapphires, rubies, pink sapphires, and emeralds. Each s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, the ring features a stunning array of fancy diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, blue sapphires, and emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Cuff Black Enamel Diamond Star Divine Child Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass with hand painted black enamel Gemstone: One natural blue sapphire with natural white diamonds Color: Gold and black enamel with a blue sapphire an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, E...
Gold Letter Bracelet Blue Sapphire Star Cuff Divine Child Light Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass with hand painted light blue enamel, also made in sterling silver Gemstone: One natural blue sapphire with natural white diamonds Color: Gold and l...
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Brass, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30317858 Matching Ring: This ring has a matching piece: the 18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Snake Ring (A30317860).
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Gemstone Pave Barrel 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : PINK SAPPHIRE, RUBY, DIAMONDS, MULTI SAPPHIRE, TSAVORITE, FUL...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Lily Cut Topaz and Emerald Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this refined Halo Pendant Necklace is available in White Topaz with Emerald, Pink Amethyst with Ruby, or Blue Topaz with Sapphire, offering timeless Art D...
Emerald, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$608Sale Price|42% Off
4.65 Carat Natural Loose Rubellite Tourmaline Stone Oval Cut Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mined from the renowned deposits of Afghanistan, this gemstone exhibits a striking deep reddish-pink hue, often compared to ruby for its intensity and allure.
Tourmaline
Green Gemstones 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD DIAMONDS, RUBY DIAMONDS, PINK SAPPHIRE Emer...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Royal Blue 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold Purity : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, DIAMONDS, PINK SAPPHIRE, DIAMONDS, RUB...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Multicolor Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Parrot Bird 18K Two Tone Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.60x1.70x1.30cm 44 White Diamonds 0.26 CT 116 Green Garnet 1.02 CT 24 Orange Sapphire 0.13 CT 6 Pink Sapphire 0.04 CT 4 Ruby 0.04 CT 26 Yellow Sapphire 0.17 CT 18KT 10.4...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.89ct Amethyst Tennis Bracelet White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful amethyst tennis bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 65 round rubies and pink sapphires, 3.89 carats total. Four prong set in 14-karat white gold, 8.06 grams, 7 inches.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lily Cut Blue Topaz and Sapphire Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this refined Halo Pendant Necklace is available in White Topaz with Emerald, Pink Amethyst with Ruby, or Blue Topaz with Sapphire, offering timeless Art D...
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Red Spinel Turquoise Chalcedony Aquamarine Opal Topaz Moonstone Stretch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Each bead is carefully selected to create a harmonious blend of color and energy, including red spinel, turquoise, aquamarine, opal, ruby zoisite, pink sapphire, labradorite, amethys...
Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Opal, Spinel, Topaz, Turquoise
18K Rose Gold Butterfly & Garden Sapphire Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Butterfly & Garden Sapphire Necklace 17 Blue Sapphires - 0.29 CT 3 Diamonds - 0.01 CT 20 Fancy Diamonds - 0.26 CT 33 Green Garnets - 0.45 CT 94 Pink Sapphires/Rubi...
Sapphire, Rose Gold
Rubellite and 22 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Rubellite is a part of the Tourmaline family, ranging from pinks to "ruby" red. Entirely hand made by the artist in New York City.
Rubelite, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Orange Sapphire & Blue Sapphire Owl Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The captivating piece is adorned with 2 diamonds (0.03 CT), 2 green garnets (0.13 CT), 8 orange sapphires (0.79 CT), 29 pink sapphires (0.51 CT), and 11 rubies (0.19 CT).
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ring with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds 1 Blue Sapphire - 0.04 CT 1 Diamond - 0.03 CT 1 Green Garnet - 0.04 CT 1 Pink Sapphire - 0.05 CT 1 Ruby - 0.03 CT 18 K Rose...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$4,800Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $9, 600 Important 18KT Large 4CT Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT White Gold Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue Sapphire and Green Tsavorite Heart Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
17.62 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Rubies and Pink Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,570Sale Price|30% Off
12.54 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Rubies and Pink Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.99 Carat Diamond Tennis Mesh Bracelet in Platinum, G-H VS-SI1 Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Upon request, the bracelet can be customized with luxury gemstones, including rubies, pink sapphires, blue sapphires, yellow diamonds, yellow sapphires, emeralds, tsavorites, amethys...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Flower Basket Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Flowers crafted of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pink and blue sapphires appear to be pouring out of this weighty piece with a substantial ribbon resting just above the jump ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds 2 Blue Sapphires - 0.08 CT 2 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.10 CT 2 Pink Sapphires - 0.11 CT 2 Rubies - 0.05 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Earrings with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds 2 Blue Sapphires - 0.08 CT 2 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.10 CT 2 Pink Sapphires - 0.11 CT 2 Rubies - 0.05 CT...
Diamond, Rose 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.