18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 0.68 Carat Round Diamonds and 0.3 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.43 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 18 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.25 Carat Diamond Number of Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Treated Round Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a stunning 2 carat treated round ruby. This captivating ring showcases the ruby in a four-prong setting...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 8.31 Carat Total Alternating Round Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous tennis bracelet, featuring one row of alternating rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds. Rubies weigh 4.76 carats total with VS clarity and diamonds weigh 3.55 carats to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic 2.43ct Natural Round Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet Bangle in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 2.43 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Size - 2.4 mm Gross Weight - 5.03 Grams Setting - Pr...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.52 Carat Round Rubies and Diamond Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning bracelet set with 23 Vibrant Blue Sapphires weighing 3.52 carats total. Alternating these blue sapphires are 25 sparkling round diamonds weighing 1.15 carats in total. Set...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.28 ct CS's Extraordinary Round Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of red ruby and diamond stud earrings, with a center pair of brilliant shape gemstones weighing total weight 1.28cts. The rubies are accented by collection color bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$706Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Deep Red Ruby 0.51ct Round 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Stunning 0.51 carat ruby with a beautiful deep red colour and excellent round cut.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Rubies Center Ruby Weight: 0.40 Carats Total Center Ruby Cut: Baguette Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.15 Carats Total Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Handmade Triangle Eye Pendant Necklace with Red Round Ruby in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Handmade Triangle Eye Pendant Necklace with Red Round Rubin in 14Kt Yellow Gold. Unique triangle pendant necklace handcrafted in 18Kt yellow gold featuring a round rubin center whic...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Ruby Double Halo Round Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 0.25 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 12 Weight: 1.24 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.37 Ct Round Ruby, 0.23 Ct Diamond Double Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with round diamonds weighing 0.23 carat total. In the center there is one round ruby weighing 0.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. 0.50ct French 1ct Round Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.00 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ippolita 3 Row Round Rubies & Sapphires Half Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Ippolito 18k yellow gold ring featuring 3 rows of pave set vibrant rubies and sapphires in a half eternity band ring. The rich color sparkles beautifully with the polished y...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Clip-On Earrings with 0.2ct Round I SI Diamonds & 0.04ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with these vintage 18-karat two tone gold clip-on earrings, featuring 0.2 carat H color, Si clarity round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
3.53 Carat Round Cut 2 Row Ruby Bangle in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple but elegant 2-row bangle with 75 round cut Rubies weighing 3.53 carats total. Has a clasp to slip and wear the bangle securely.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,264Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.16Ct Round Ruby & Diamond Halo Adjustable Bolo Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 14K yellow gold bracelet features 4.16 carats of round-cut rubies, each framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.86 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$652Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Round Ruby Birthstone Stackable Band Ring Studded in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.91 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby And Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This timeless piece features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its centerpiece, framed by a shimmering halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$256Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Round Cut Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Gemstone Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.69 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Pcs - 1 Gemstone Size - 4.8 mm Gross Weight - 0.36 G...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.84 Ct Round Natural Ruby, 1.73 Ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold tennis bracelet with 77 round natural diamonds 1.73 carats and 5 round natural rubies 0.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond & Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round .60ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI1 -...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.00 Carat Round Ruby Baguette Diamond 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
A refined three-stone ring centered by a vivid 2.00 carat round ruby, accompanied by two baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.19 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .35 Carat TW Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with a natural round cut red ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 5ctw Calibre Ruby & Diamond Open Work Round Omega Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 102 Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.5-3ctw approx. 130 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. Unique triangle pendant necklace handcrafted in 14Kt white gold featuring a round rubin center which ...
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Earrings. Diamond sides Earrings Black White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 3.80 carats total Center Ruby Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, approximately 2.10 carats total Stone Setting: Bezel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Choker with Ruby and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Crafted in 18K rose gold, it showcases the ethereal allure of Ruby gemstones paired with dazzling round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1.50ctw VS2 Diamond Ruby Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5 Round Brilliant GIA Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamond - 0.90 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, F Color, VS2 Clarity - Natural Rubies - 0.60 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced Metal: 14k Whit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
White Gold Diamond & Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round Brilliant .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 2.50ct Center Kunzite Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies and diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Rubies ~0.45ct Total...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Bypass Ring - 14k Round .33ctw Love Wreath
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s)...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ANGARA Natural Classic Round Ruby Solitaire Pendant in Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linked to a lustrous bale is a purplish red ruby solitaire secured in a four prong setting. Crafted in Platinum, the elegant design of this classic ruby pendant draws all attention t...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro 3.80 Carats Round Cut Diamond & 1.50 Carats Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable retro watch bracelet, showcasing round cut diamonds weighing 3.80 carats total and accented by baguette cut rubies weighing 1.50 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 round red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.25 carats Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Peony Floral Round Diamond 14K White Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Backing: Push Back Center Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Round Size: 3.8 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.6 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones I Type: Ruby Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.50 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a sparkling 1.50 carats round brilliant cut diamond at the center. Accented by two round cut rubies weighing 2.27 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Round Cut Ruby Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Gemstone Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.69 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Pcs - 1 Gemstone Size - 4.8 mm Gross Weight - 0.36 G...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Round Cut Red Ruby Ring Band 7.8 Grams Size 7
By Unbranded
Located in Addison, TX
Antique: No Color: Yellow Sizable: Yes Main Stone Color: Red Material: Metal Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Ruby Vintage: No Personalize: No Ring Size: 7 Setting Style: Prong Brand: ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Earrings. 2.30ct Round Aquamarine French Ruby Halo Earring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.30 Carats Total Center Aquamarine Color: Ocean Blue Secondary Stones: Ruby Ruby Weight: 0.85 Carats Total Ruby ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring - 14k Round .93ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Round Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grandeur 1.98 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning bracelet set with 21 Vibrant Red Rubies weighing 1.98 carat total. Alternating these rubies are 20 sparkling round diamonds weighing 1.60 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Textured Oval Link Bracelet with Round Cut Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring a series of intricately designed metal links, each adorned with vivid round-cut natural rubies, this bracelet exudes elegance and sophistication.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Lab Created Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Ring 14k Round 1.05ct Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Lab-Created Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.05ct...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,676Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Round Ruby and Diamond Band in Solid 14K White Gold - Halfway Band
Located in Columbus, OH
Round rubies and diamonds dance across a solid 14K white gold band, bringing timeless sparkle with a bold pop of red.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round Ruby Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exuding simple elegance in 14k white gold, this solitaire ring features a round ruby in a striking bar setting. The glistening shank embraces the ruby with its g...
Ruby, Gold
Round Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Floral Flower Three Stone 14K White Rose Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Ruby Shape: Round Size: 2 3 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 0.26 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Baguette Cut Ruby and Round Diamond White Gold Wedding Band
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Baguette cut rubies and round cut diamonds are bar-set and alternating in this 14K white gold half eternity wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.68 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Ruby Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies 18K Rose Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring (Size 5.75). The GIA certified Ruby weighs 1.68 carats and the color is "pigeon blood" variety. The stone is heated. The ring is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size 9 Entirely Handmade One of a Kind 18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Band. This band is extremely elegant featuring beautiful specially cut sugar loaf r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.68 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 6-round rubies weighs 1.68 carats in total, set in 18k white gold. 76 Round diamonds surrounding the rubies wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 9.39 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Burmese Ruby Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic tennis bracelet, featuring one row of round brilliant cut Burmese rubies weighing 9.39 carats total, each set on a four prong setting.
Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
4.20 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and chic pair of drop earrings showcasing a cluster of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, and round-cut rubies set in an intricate and stylish design. 10 Mixed cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.25 Carat Round Ruby Sapphire Hinged Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Set with 9 blue and 12 yellow round sapphires along with 12 round rubies, mounted in a box style 14k yellow gold tennis bracelet setting.
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.41 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 16-round Rubies alternating with diamonds, set in 14k white gold. 12 Round diamonds weigh 1.15 carats in total a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pair of stud earrings showcasing 0.73 carats of round shape 2 red rubies, surrounded by a double row of 88 brilliant round diamonds weighing 1.11 carats and made in 18-karat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Inside Out Round Diamond and Ruby Curved Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Round-cut natural Ruby and Diamond inside-out drop earrings set in 18kt rose and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring, App. 0.96 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Surrounding the stone is a halo of large round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.96 TCW, and also prong set.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,459Sale Price|20% Off
3.8Ct Red Ru3.8Ct Red Ruby Solitaire Statement Ring in Solid 14K Gold, Round 9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 3.8 carat round ruby gemstone all set in solid 14K gold. This solitaire ring can be a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones!
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.