$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 0.83 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Round Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold ring featuring an oval cabochon ruby estimated to weigh 1.00 carat accented by 2 round diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling approximately 0.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,037Sale Price|25% Off
Textured Wreath Brooch with Round Ruby and Diamond Accents Two Tone 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant vintage brooch is shaped as a sculpted wreath, brought to life with richly textured 18 karat yellow gold loops that create a soft, feathery dimensional effect. Five vivi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.60 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Weight: 0.75 carats total Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Platinum
2.03 CTW Round Cut Ruby Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.03 CTW Round Cut Ruby Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 2.03 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,384Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Crisscross Band Ring with Round Ruby & Diamond Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this contemporary X-band ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and set with 0.40 carats of vivid round-cut rubies. A single accent diamond weighing 0.01 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold Cabochon-Cut Ruby and Round Cut Diamond Retro Style Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,319Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond 1.45 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
9.21 Cts F/VS1 AIG Round Diamonds Zambian Emerald Burma Ruby Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Specifications : Diamond Weight : 1.66 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Emerald Weight : Pear Shape Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cut of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.27 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Specifications : Diamond Color : White Diamond Weight : 3.25 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Ruby Weight : Natural 4.02 Carats Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,460
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.11 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.73ctw Marquise Ruby w/ Round Diamond Halo Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Red - 7x3.5mm - 0.55ct (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,296Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .34 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$941Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Earrings Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Elephant Ruby Studs, Cabochon Ruby Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stones: Natural rubies - 2 pieces Weight: approx 0.85 ct total (4 mm each), cut - round cabochon Color: deep red Clarity: Transparent with inclusions.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
14 mm Round South Sea Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Stud Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the exquisite 14mm Round South Sea Pearl & Ruby Cocktail Stud Earrings, a magnificent estate piece.
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Brand New Heart Ruby Stud Earrings 1.10ct Round 14K White Gold July Birthstone
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Heart Ruby Stud Earrings 1.10ct Round 14K White Gold July Birthstone Featuring 2 Beautiful Natural Heart Shaped Cut Gem Quality Ruby Gemstones Classic Stud Earrings Be...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Classic Round 3.6 ct Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Meatl And Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round Ruby and Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Meatl and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.7mmMain Stone Weight...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum GIA 2.53ctw Oval Ruby w/ Baguette & Round Diamond Flared Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - Heated - 1.51ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Gold Octagon Burmese Ruby Cts 4.17 Round Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring 32 round diamonds (0.08 cts) and 48 baguette diamonds (0.83 cts) that shimmer like starlight, framing 8 octagon-shaped rubies totaling 4.17 cts sourced from Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5mm Ruby studs 14KT gold natural rubies certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Certified natural rubies 5mm size set in 14KT yellow gold, nice wine color in rubies slightly pinkish red. Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a family-...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Cufflinks Round 18kt Gold with Jade, Central Ruby and Enamel Triangles
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Cufflinks Round 18kt Gold with Jade, central Ruby and enamel triangles.
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Marquise East West Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with round diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total and one marquise shaped ruby weighing 0.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy 18k Gold Black Onyx & Bead Tourmaline Dangle Tassel Chandelier Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Floating at the center of the pendant is another lovely piece consistent of French baguette cut white sapphires, buff top rubies and black onyx with two bezel set round brilliant cut...
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .97ctw Two-Stone Bypass SZ 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ct Cut: Round Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings 0.25ctw Rubies 0.19ctw Diamonds
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Discover the refined beauty of these 18kt Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings, featuring a sophisticated blend of 0.25 carats of rubies and 0.19 carats of GH color, SI clarity diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
$36,800
Ruby and Diamond Tassel
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An important Ruby and Diamond Tassel Necklace 175 carats of fine Ruby and 8.38 carats of white round brilliant diamonds. 30 inch removable diamond by yard chain, set in white gold.
Diamond, Ruby
14k Gold GIA Elongated Oval Burma Ruby Marquise & Round Diamond Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red - Burma - Heated - 1.29ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant G SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Statement Necklace Style: Statement Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Very Nice Platinum 0.96ctw Oval Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 0.70ct (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 12 Round Brilliant Cut & 4 Marquise Cut - Pave & ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Round Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamond 2.96 cts in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Round Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamond 2.96 cts in 14k Yellow Gold showcases endlessly sparkling natural ruby, weighing 2.96 carats and diamonds weighing 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,461Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,359Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 1.68 Carat TW White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K White Gold setting with natural round cut red rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$9,800
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Round cut rubies & diamonds set in 18K White Gold 42 rubies approximately 5 carats 21 diamonds approximately 7 carats Measurements: 7" long
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,399Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 3.16 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Riviera Necklace with 8.8ct Oval & Round Diamonds and 71ct Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the vibrant rubies are 8.8 carats of dazzling diamonds, including 6.3 carats of I color, I1 clarity oval shapes, and 2.5 carats of round brilliant diamonds with I color...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.15 Carat Round Cut Ruby Coral Reef Fashion Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique fashion earrings, showcasing round cut red rubies weighing 0.15 carat total, each set on a four prong setting.
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with 6.85ct Round Diamond & 5.78ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
These stunning pieces showcase a captivating blend of 6.85 carat round brilliant diamonds, rated G in color and VS in clarity, and 5.78 carat princess-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,826Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also 1.50 Carats of Modern Round Cut and Carré Cut Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Round Diamond and Ruby Open Heart Pendant Necklace Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Rubies and Diamonds Ruby Count: 8 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.48 carats Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 8 Diamond Cut: Round Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Detailed Tiger Head Ring with Round Ruby Eyes, Size 11.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14 Karat Gold Tiger Ring features a detailed carved tiger face, brought to life with flush-set round ruby eyes. The intricate design captures the fierce ex...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Snake Bracelet In 18K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This 18K rose gold ruby snake bracelet, featuring 1.41 carats of F/VS1 round brilliant cut diamonds, is truly special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,716Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Round Red Ruby and White Diamond .83 Carat TW Rose Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby complimented by natural round cut white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
2.14 Carat Oval Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond ring! The 2.14 carat crimson red Ruby is set in a four prong basket mounting, with a single round brilliant Diamond on each side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Pendant, 1.67ct Natural Ruby
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pendant in solid 18ct yellow gold, set with a striking combination of natural diamond, and natural pear shape ruby. The design balances brilliance and colour, creating a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 0.90 Carat Round Cut Ruby and 1.60 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14K white gold with a Round cut Ruby weighing approximately 0.90 carat, and 2 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.60 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring 18K White Gold. Natural Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ruby Eternity Band 24 Round Natural Ruby, AA Quality Total Carat Weight 2.20 carats Set in 18 Karat White Gold Shipped in a gift box FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING TO ANY ADDRESS WITH...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5mm ruby studs 14KT gold natural ruby stud earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5mm stud ruby earrings,m 100% natural rubies pinkish red in color and moderate clarity. The studs will come with a certificate of authenticity and beautiful packaging. The rubies are...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Ring. Diamond French Ruby Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.25 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Halfway Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable and classic wedding band showcasing 5 color-rich red rubies weighing 1.25 carats total that are surrounded by brilliant round 40 diamonds weighing 0.44 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 2.01 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Round Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.05ctw Marquise & Square Cut Ruby w/ Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Ruby - 1 Marquise & 10 Square Step Cut - Bezel & Channel Set - Clean Vivid Red Color - 1.48ctw (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K YG Drop Earrings with 0.83ct Round & Marquis Diamonds 1.5ct Oval Ruby GIA
Located in New York, NY
Style: Drop Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.23 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 47 Color: F Clarity: VS Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Round Diamond Red Ruby 18 Kt White Gold Tresor Skull Pendant Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
With a total of 1.00 Carat of White Round Diamonds, the pendant exudes elegance with its G/H color and VS/SI1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,755Sale Price|20% Off
6.13 Carat Ruby 3.68ctw Diamond Statement Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is handset with 6.13 carats of ruby and 3.68 carats of sparkling diamonds. Ruby is a July birthstone and is believed to promotes emot...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.40 Cts F/VS1 Round Diamonds 2.50 Cts Heart Shape Ruby 3-Stone Ring in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The heart-shaped ruby lends the design a deeply romantic character, while the round brilliant diamonds add refined scintillation from either side.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Row Round Diamond and Burmese Ruby Wide Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond and Burmese Ruby Diamond Shape: Round cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.35 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: SI–I Ruby Shape: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.