$17,500
W 1.97 in L 3.75 in
Carved No Heated Red Pink Ruby Green Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A trio of rich gleaming none heated red floral motif carved rubies are the heart of the necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Triangle Eye Pendant Necklace with Red Round Ruby in 14Kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Handmade Triangle Eye Pendant Necklace with Red Round Rubin in 18Kt White Gold.
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rusty Moon Leather Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Verneuil Synthetic Ruby
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique, different, beautiful! A necklace made with lots of inspiration from the designer! Rusty object, vernail synthetic ruby, leather and 18Kt yellow gold combined all together the...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,560 / item
W 0.32 in L 18 in
Vintage Style Oval Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This pendant necklace features a 0.46 carat oval-cut red ruby and diamond, set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250 / item
W 0.31 in L 18 in
14k Yellow Gold Natural Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Station Chain Necklace 3.95Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This station necklace features a 3.95 carats of natural oval-cut rubies, set in 14k yellow gold. .
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Beads Cts 745.71 Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ruby beads necklace effortlessly elevates your style from elegant soirées to everyday elegance.
Diamond, Ruby
Black Onyx Red Pink Ruby White Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Pendant necklace featuring a central black cabochon Onyx framed by a border of round pink red rubies.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stone Pendant Natural Ruby Fuchsite Green & Red Stone Necklace (#18)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Stone Pendant Type of Stone: Beautiful RUBY FUCHSITE. Size: Approx 1.5' x 1' inch (or 40 x 28 mm). Rich Color Texture of Green & Red. Imperfections exits due to natural forma...
Metal
Red Burma Ruby Heart Shape Cut Diamonds Halo 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the refined beauty of this exquisite gemstone heart-shape pendant necklace. Crafted with solid 18K gold and intricate detailing, the necklace features the highest-quality fa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,944
H 0.12 in W 0.16 in L 16 in
14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby and 3/8 Cttw Diamond Alternating Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 29.52 • Gemstone Type: Ruby, Gemstone Clarity: AAA, Color: Red, Count: 9, Cut: Regular, Origin: Natural, Setting: 4-Prong, Shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
54.14 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
54.14Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.70 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.05 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.05Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$875Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Purple Red Ruby 1.20ct Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Purple Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.55 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.55Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.15Ct Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Diamonds Red Ruby 9 Karat White Gold Choker Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive choker necklace crafted in 9 karat white gold with brilliant cut diamonds and red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Green Jade Red Rubies White Pearls 9 Karat Rose Gold Choker Necklace Handcrafted
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive choker necklace crafted in 9 karat rose gold with green jade, white freshwater pearls and rubies.
Pearl, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,588
H 0.16 in W 0.01 in L 17.72 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Bead Cut Red Ruby Little Hearts Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Agate, Red Coral , Onyx, Ruby, Diamonds Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. Spring color for this charming pendant, in 9Kt gold and silver, with diamonds,rubies as little shiny details ...
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
$24,563
W 1.19 in D 0.36 in L 2.37 in
Lion Bespoke 5 Carat Diamond Red Ruby Statement Head 14Kt Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A striking and luxurious bespoke lion head pendant, masterfully crafted in rich 14 carat yellow gold, designed to make an unforgettable statement. Measuring approximately 60 x 30 mm ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,759Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .56 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic ruby necklace. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Estate Marianne Ostier AGL Burma Red Ruby and Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Marianne Ostier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous estate Marianne Ostier white pearl necklace with AGL certified unheated Burmese ruby rounds and good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum with great attention...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Four-Strand Red Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Butterfly Clasp, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
Key Features: Material: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Natural red coral beads (5mm diameter) Rubies: Carré-cut, approx. 14 ct total weight Diamonds: Natural white diamonds, navette and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,904
H 1.97 in W 0.08 in L 1.97 in
18K White Gold 2 1/6 Carat Diamonds & Red Ruby Openwork Circles Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural 2.8mm round heat-treated red rubies accent this look, studded in random positioning within their prong settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,686
Dm 0.16 in L 39.38 in
Red Ruby 48.40 Carats 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Long Links Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 48,40 karats Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Links Beaded Sautoir Necklace.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Cert. 18 kt. Yellow gold Pearl Necklace w. Diamonds & Heart Shaped Red Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow gold Pearl Necklace with Diamonds & Heart Shaped Red Ruby Pearls: 38 Akoya pearls, diameter each pearl 8 mm Ruby: Heart shape ruby, 18 Square cut ruby Diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby Black Curved Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Ruby Red Clear Crystals Long Bar Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Red Ruby Cube Circle Crystals Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Cube Circle Crystals Triangle Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Red Ruby Black Crystals Gold Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Black Enamel Crystals Triangle Pendant Elegant Monderist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Diamond Triangle Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$1,462
W 0.71 in L 16.54 in
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Gold Red Emerald Sapphire Ruby Omega Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Navy Blue Red Crystals Diamond Triangle Pendant Openwork Ribbed Snake Omega Choker Adjustable Elegant Modernist Neckl...
Gold Plate
MONET signed gold tone ruby red glass chain designer necklace
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with glasd • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ❤️...
Vintage Necklace 21K Gold 7.8 ctw 12natural Blue Red Green Sapphires Rubies/5.1g
Located in SE
Necklace in solid 21K Gold featuring 12 Green and Blue Sapphires mixed with pinky-red rubies.
Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold
$2,708 / item
H 0.16 in W 0.27 in L 0.6 in
14K White Gold 6x4 Pear Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace - 18" Inches
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of the pendant, a natural, oil-enhanced 6x4 mm pear-shaped red ruby burns with an inner fire, encapsulated by a halo of scintillating diamonds that dance with light.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,441
H 1.19 in W 0.52 in
Skull 2.00 Carat Bespoke Diamond Red Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Contemporary and extraordinary Skull pendant has a total of 2.00 Carat of White Round Diamonds color H clarity SI1. A totally unique addition to your jewelry collection. The skull fa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
SWAROVSKI SAL signed vintage gold plated ruby red crystal chain necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SAL SWAROVSKI • gold plated with crystal • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
$3,277
H 0.87 in W 0.4 in
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Red Ruby 18 Kt White Gold Tresor Skull Pendant Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The contemporary and bespoke Skull pendant is a unique and striking piece of jewelry that is sure to stand out in any collection. With a total of 1.00 Carat of White Round Diamonds, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .62 Carat TW White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's intriguing ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee. This ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS & GIA Certified 2 Ct Vivid Red Unheated Ruby Heart Bezel Set Necklace in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined necklace showcasing a 2.01 carat natural ruby, exquisitely cut in a romantic heart shape and set in a smooth bezel mounting crafted in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,972
H 0.28 in W 0.04 in L 16.93 in
18K Rose Gold 3/4 Carat Diamonds & Red Ruby Gemstone Curved Bar Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious 18k rose gold, this chocker necklace features a contemporary design of natural round heat-treated red rubies in a 4mm, 3mm, 2mm graduated sizing with the largest at ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$778
W 1.34 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Gold Silver Red Square Ruby Crystal Link Pyramid Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Double Square Diamond Ruby Red Crystals Openwork Link Pyramid Pendant Necklace, Gold Silver Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$4,864
W 0.99 in L 1.38 in
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural Champagne Diamonds Diamond Count: 3 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Weight: 0.3 cttw Diamond Setting T...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1950s Vintage Emerald Green and Ruby Red Rhinestone Statement Necklace and Earri
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
It features a linear design detailed with round ruby red rhinestones and emerald green baguette cut rhinestones.
$4,131 / item
H 1.3 in W 0.46 in L 1.66 in
Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct G VS, brillant cut, 2 Rubies, 1 sweet water Pearl, 2 Gold Star Paillons ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Pavé Red Rubies 18kt Rose Gold B.zero1 Rock Necklace Limited Edition
Located in Guangzhou, CN
B.zero1 Rock necklace by Bulgari (Bvlgari), specifically a 2021 limited edition model featuring double rows of red rubies.
Heart Shaped White Diamond & Red Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This White Diamond and Red Ruby Pendant is a true marvel, steeped in history, having been crafted in the early 20th century. With a total weight of 8.28 grams, it features a harmonio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Biche de Bere Paris Silver Plate and Ruby Red Glass Seeds Collar Necklace
By Nelly Biche de Bere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, designed this stunning modernist silver plate rigid collar necklace in the 1990s. The chunky, massive shape features a brutalist, carved, and hand-made fe...
Silver Plate
Flower Shaped Red Ruby And White Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exemplifying the timeless beauty of the early 20th century, this Flower-Shaped Pendant, adorned with White Diamonds and a Red Ruby, is truly a work of art. Weighing a total of 7.1 gr...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,242Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Turquoise Flower Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Turquoise Necklace - 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby White Topaz and Turquoise Approx 60 Carats...
Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Lariat Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Lariat Necklace 1.70ct. natural pear shape ruby Red-Purple Colors .20ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gourd Red Jade White Diamond & Ruby 18K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.50x0.60cm Materials: "29 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 MXJA 16.29 CT 1 Ruby 0.08 CT 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections celebrate ar...
White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace - 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby Fancy Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka Approx 100 C...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$1,887Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,887Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,887Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pendant White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-3/5A Diamond 22-Round 57-0,13-3/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 1.42 grams With a heritage of ancient...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
.91 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamonds Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Necklace .65ct. natural oval ruby Vivid Red .25ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.