$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.82ct Oval Vivid Red Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Sunburst Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid pair of 0.82ct oval Thai rubies glow at the center of these 18k gold studs, framed by a 0.30ct diamond sunburst halo that adds crisp brilliance and vintage charm. Compact, el...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with an emerald in the upper part; in the middle, a flower of rubies and diamond. Below, a sapphire surrounded by diamonds. As p...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1988 Soviet Union Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 14K Rose Gold / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Dangle Earrings in 583 / 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby. Both show sharp Soviet period hallmarks, 585 Gold, year hallmarks for 1988. Each earring measures 20 mm long from the top ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
12 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a ruby surrounded by diamonds and, as pendant, a pearl. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmith...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Central Ruby, Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Stud earrings in 14k white gold structure, mounted with 2 intense rubies in the centre, surrounded by crowns of diamonds, sapphires ad emeralds. These earrings are totally handmade ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.10ct Vivid Red Oval Ruby & 0.02ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined pair of 18k white gold studs featuring 1.10 carats of vivid oval‑cut rubies, each accented by a bright round brilliant diamond. The clean prong settings maximize light and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure composed by a group of leaves studded with diamonds; in the middle, a ruby and a white pearls as pendant. These earrings were totally h...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of vintage elegance with these stunning Cartier Tremblant 18K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Clip-On Earrings, a true testament to timeless design and cra...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 0.8ctw. Ruby 0.28ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds. Hand-made ca. the 1960s -1970s. Hallmarks : maker's initials, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing dangle earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and a ruby for all the length. As pendant, a pearl. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 1ctw. Ruby 0.25 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European cluster Flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Hand-made ca. the 1960s -1970s. Hallmarks on stoppers : 750...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Opal Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings. Three bezel-set Opals, one round, two oval, four round bezel-set Ruby's set in yellow gold and 60 pavé-set...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks of maker. Stoppers hallmarked 18K. Each floret measures 12 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds Blue Sapphires Rubies Onyx Earring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing retro dangle earrings in 18k white gold structure studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires, and 2 onyx drops as pendant.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,860Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Art Deco Style Inspired Earrings w/ Diamonds and Rubies in 14k Rose Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style inspired earrings with beautiful red rubies and round cut diamonds crafted in 14K rose gold. Specifications: main stone: 2 round diamond .46pts. other...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Swirl Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Swirl Clip-On Earrings Description: These vibrant estate earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a dynamic, tiered swirl desig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine halo studs from 1970s in solid 18K Yellow featuring two oval cut natural oval cut rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 025 ct each, both clear and of good transparency and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Marquise Cluster Open Teardrop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Marquise Cluster Open Teardrop Earrings Description: Composed of vibrant marquise cut rubies arranged in a open teardrop design, these earrings offer a graceful silhouette with...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful earrings in 18 kt rose gold and white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handma...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1977 Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in BILBAO, ES
Year: 1977 Metal: 18K yellow gold Design: Braided half-bead Clasp: Omega Style: Classic vintage Stones: • 22 natural rubies • 22 natural emeralds • 22 brilliant-cut diamonds vintag...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
South-Sea Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 18 kt white gold and rose gold structure mounted with a central south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. These earrings were tota...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set This playful heart-shaped suite by Faraone includes a pair of earrings and a matching brooch, all set in rich...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rose White Gold Swirl Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Retro Art Deco extra fine swirl design rose gold earrings with fine genuine Rubies and diamonds in white gold. 8 bright red round Rubies, approx. total weight .80cts, VS, 2...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British hallmarks on the sticks: maker's H&W, 750, Birmingham, year letter not clear. Hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
13 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, 14 Kt Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion butterfly earrings in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with diamonds on the wings, a ruby as body and an emerald on the head. In the middle a sapphire and, as pendant, a p...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Ruby Floral Clip Earrings, 18K Gold, Circa 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A STUNNING PAIR OF SUPERB ORIGINAL VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO. EARRINGS WITH GORGEOUS RUBIES IN A SPECTACULAR FLORAL MOTIF SETTING IN 18 KARAT GOLD.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11, 5 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian ...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Pendant Earrings - 10K Gold - U.S. - C. 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage delicate pair of 10K yellow gold pendant earrings - each earring featuring a synthetic Ruby (prong set - oval faceted cut - 6.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 mm. - approx. .35 carats each) - a...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the 1960s -1970s. Hallmarks : maker's initials, 750/ 18K. Each floret Ø 7mm. Two natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marcel Boucher Retro Ruby Earclips
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher ruby and crystal retro earclips set in sterling silver. Dangling from a silver pave bow and gold and ruby pierced floral fan, are three articulated ruby pear shaped d...
Sterling Silver
1980s Diamond 18.86cts GIA Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A Classy pair of elegant Cabochon Ruby, Diamond, and Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, crafted in a combination of 18K white and yellow gold. These earrings feature exquisite cabochon ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Earclip Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Ear Clip Earrings These arty original Retro ear clips from the 1970s are designed with diamonds, rubies and emeralds in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Earrings from the 1940's.
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Style Ruby & Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold & Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
The earring has been designed recalling the retro style of the fifties, the patch on the front is in silver and old cut diamonds are set, the patch on the back is completely in yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Clip Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Feminine, each ear clip represents a flower with turbulent petals edged with a pattern set with small 8/8 cut diamond...
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Clip on Earrings These elegant Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings showcase a central cabochon ruby, framed by a stunning arra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Decò 14K Yellow Gold Fleur-de-Lis Prong Setting Ruby Diamond Drop Earring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Specifications: Net Total Weight of the earrings grams 11,80 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Shape: Fleur-de-Lis / Lily Total Ruby Weight: 2.20 carats Total Diamond Weight: 0.78 carats Style...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Starburst Earclips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ruby and Diamond Starburst Earclips Vintage pair of authentic Cartier earclips is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, featuring a dynamic, three-dimensional starburst silhouet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Gem Stones Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold hanging earrings. The top portion of these beautiful earrings are set with a Pear Shaped Cabochon Blue Sapphire and a Oval Cabochon Emerald, along with a row of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 4.00ct Ruby Cluster Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
These striking 1950's Mid-Century cluster earrings feature approximately 4.00 carats of vibrant rubies, beautifully arranged in a classic floral-inspired cluster design and set in ri...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Beaded Precious Gems and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18 karat yellow gold earrings were designed by Nino Verita of Italy. A hi polished button earring with 5 stationary gold strands are accented with emerald, ruby,and sapphire b...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Crystal Aurora Borealis AB Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Introducing the enchanting vintage ruby crystal aurora borealis AB clip-on earrings in a stunning gold tone. These earrings are a true vintage treasure, featuring two prong-set cryst...
Crystal
Cellini 18 Karat Gold South Sea Pearl and Gem Stone Hammered Hoop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini NYC 18 karat yellow gold hammered hoop earrings. These earrings are designed with a south sea pearl center and a row of graduated cabochon ruby, emerald and blue sapphires. T...
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Red Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and mascaron hallmark. These elegant antique earrings are round in shape, slightly domed, and adorned on top with a c...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
“Vintage 14k Gold Tagliamonte Cameo Earrings with Rubies & Pearls, 1945”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage rare italian retro era 1945/1950s large 14k gold earrings centered with olive green tagliamonte carved cameo of a man and boy profile decorted with rubies and pearls total ea...
Modern Vintage Boucheron Paris Clip On Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Feathers
By Boucheron
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These beautifully modelled and engraved clip-on earrings are designed in the shape of sumptuous feathers. The earclips are made out of 18 karat gold and set with diamonds and natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Reja Roman Gladiator Shield Retro Earclips
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
Reja Gladiator Shield retro ear clips. Of rose gold plate base metal with faux opal and ruby cabochons with crystal rhinestone accents. Clip back fittings, Excellent Condition, Unsig...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Retro 1.70 Ct Diamond G VVS Pearl Diamond Dolphin Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Defiantly different, drawn to the unusual, stunning pair of Vintage earrings of rare Dolphin design, renaissance inspired, 1940 ca Hand crafted as unique in an extremely fine manner ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sabbadini Yellow Sapphire, Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and beautiful pair of octagonal shape step-cut yellow sapphire clip-on earrings set in 18kt yellow gold. Each sapphire weighs approximately nine carats, bordered with blac...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Gem Stone Earrings, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Retro styled 14 karat yellow gold earrings .The Butterfly shaped earrings feature a Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire in each along with Cabochon Ruby and Blue Sapphires.The clip on ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant multi gem ear clips, w/ sparkling white diamonds, emeralds and rubies
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pretty pair of 18K yellow gold, elegant multi gem ear clips. The surface paved with sparkling white diamonds inlaid with abstract flower decoration in beautifully colored emeralds, t...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1940s gemset scrolled wirework earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro ruby and diamond simulant wirework earrings of scrolled design, in 18k gold and platinum.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Heart Arrow Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.12 ct. Box is not included. Please...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1956 USSR Soviet Baku Earrings solid 14K 583 Yellow Gold / 1.35 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet dangles in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with cabochon cut Red Paste / Glass settings that very realistically imitate natural Red Rubies. Soviet period standar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Earrings with Multicolored Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Napoli, NA
Delightful pair of 18 kt yellow gold earrings with diamonds, colored gemstones and Australian pearls (diameter 12,5/13,0 mm). Meticulously handmade by Italian artisans around the 70s...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadsch...
1980s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Precious Stone & Diamond Omega Post Earring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A spectacular and vibrantly opulent pair of vintage 1980s bombé cluster earrings, meticulously crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold. Weighing a substantial and luxurious total of 17...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Multicolor Gemstone Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vibrant retro clip-on earrings feature clusters of blossoming flowers with white enamel petals crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 12 round cabochon turquoises, 12 mixed-cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
18KT YG 2.17Ct Diamond 4.41 Ct. Gem Stone and Pearl Interchangeable Earclips
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat yellow gold flower earrings. The flowers 6 petals are set with round brilliant diamonds, each tipped with square cut stones in ruby, emerald and sapphires. The c...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 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.
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.