Ruby Round White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Shape Cocktail Fashion Earring's
Located in New York, NY
Behold our flower-shaped earrings, a true floral masterpiece that blooms with the vibrancy of 110 captivating Ruby stones totaling to 1.37 carats. Nestled at the heart of this floral...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple and elegant earrings consisting in 2 Button Shape white color and high luster Baroque Pearls measuring about 17 mm in diameter with i...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Round Diamond Halo 18K Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These GIA-certified Burma heated oval ruby stud earrings feature two vivid red rubies totaling approximately 2.30 carats — each individually certified from Burma — set in yellow gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.60 Carats Total Baguette Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful fashion bracelet, featuring 19 baguette cut rubies weighing 2.30 carats total, each set on a channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,300Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Oval Rubies & Round Diamonds Luxury Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 0.71 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.64 carats of diamond. It measures 7.25 inches long in length. Ruby impr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Ruby & Round Diamond 14K White Gold Open Circle Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 13 round diamond and 13 ruby gemstone set in prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Round Carved Black Onyx Beads Ruby Round Cabs 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and Classic Cocktail Ring composed of 3 engraved Black Onyx spheres of 12 mm. in diameter surmounted by 3 small Ruby cabochons set in yellow gold bezels,all set on a 3 cup yel...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Round & Diamond Baguette 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pendant and earrings available in both Blue Sapphire & Ruby. Total Ruby Weight: 0.28 carats Total White Diamond Baguette Weight: 0.060 carats Total Diamond Round Weight: 0.010 carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 1 Weight: 0.25 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones I Type: Ruby Shape: Oval Size: 4 x 3 mm. Number: 6 Weight: 1.20 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones II ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 1.13 Carats Total Oval Cut Ruby & Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace, showcasing a 0.32 carat oval cut ruby, set on a four prong setting. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.81 carat total, set in an intr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 12.65 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful tennis bracelet, featuring oval cut rubies weighing 12.65 carats total, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
New 14k White Gold 1.95ctw Ruby & Round Diamond Wheat Engraved Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Calibre French Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.13ctw (exact) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Round White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower Shape Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Osiyan is excited to introduce our flower-shaped ring, a true floral masterpiece that blooms with the vibrancy of 55 captivating Ruby stones totaling to 0.66 carats. Nestled at the h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3.02 Carat Cushion Cut Burma Ruby & Round Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.02 carat cushion cut Ruby and round diamond ring. The 3-carat center stone is certified by Gubelin Gem Lab to be natural, transparent, of Burmese origin, and have traditional heat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.39 Carat Weight Oval Shape Ruby & Round Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in luxurious 18K white gold, the ruby is surrounded by a halo of 66 round diamonds, totaling 1.42 carats, that are set in a pave setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified 1.02ct Natural Round Diamond Ruby Ring 14kt 43552*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Round Diamond ring. Report 5181225385 J-color Vs-2 clarity 6.3 x 6.4x 3.9mm 1ct Natural Side Rubies Round, Bright red transparent clean clarity 14kt yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring. A ring featuring marquise cut rubies & round cut diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHARM ME UP 22k gold ruby charm by DOROTA LASAK
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold ruby round charm DETAILS • 22k yellow gold • ruby • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k • charm only • 13.5mm
Ruby, 22k Gold
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Earrings for women
Located in New York, NY
This Earring is made up of 3.0 Ruby round-cut (2 pcs) 0.47 carat and ruby Round-cut (12 Pcs) 1.81 Carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ct Round Ruby with Certificate & 0.44ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fabulous 18kt White Gold 2.51 Ruby With Certificate and 0.44ct Diamonds Ruby: Natural Corundum Ruby, Round cut, Intense Purplish Pinkish red, 2.51ct Diamonds: 22 diamonds together ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Dual Finish Button Round Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Natural Inclusions - 4.7mm each (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.60 Round Vivid Red Ruby Detailed Bee Insect Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Vivid & Brilliant Red Color - 0.60ctw (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Three row natural ruby diamonds bracelet 14kt 12470*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
3.69ct natural ruby round full cuts 2.10 ct natural diamonds g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt white gold 18 grams 7.5 inches long 5.8 mm wide 15,000.00 appraisal to accompany
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Flower Earrings in 18kt Gold, 14k Ruuber push, Rubies & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total weight - 17.350gm, gold 18KT- 6.7420gm, Titanium- 7.34gm, Natural Diamonds - 64/0.67cts, Ruby Round-34/0.35cts, Ruby beads-24/15.41cts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Titanium, 14k Gold
Diana M. 2.65 Carat Ruby and Diamond Snow Flake Earings in Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold snow flake earings with pigen blood red rubys round diamonds 3.00ct and ruby inside 2.65ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$959Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby Wedding Ring. Vintage ruby ring. Round halo ruby gold ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Round and Baguette Diamond & Ruby White Gold Brooch This striking White Gold brooch is a true testament to vintage glamour and expert craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: round cut = 0.13ct Length: necklace measures 16-inches in length Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 18k White Gold 0.74ctw Round Ruby Stackable Eternity Band Ring sz 6
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - 0.74ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 2 Grams Overall Width: 2.1mm (0.08") ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Star Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Star Ruby- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Purplish Color - 8x8.2 (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Swirl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 16 round cut= 0.72cttw Color: G/H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: round cut = 1.36cttw Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 1.35ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby Low Profile Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.35ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Black Rhodium Top Total Weight: 1....
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Cherub Angels Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Great Red Color - Surface Reaching & Natural Inclusions - 9.3mm (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Square rubies, round diamonds, platinum, signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby
New 14k White Gold 2.12ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby Classic Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.12ctw (exact) MUST SEE IN PERSON!
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,020
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
14kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 14kt Weight: 2.6 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 2.08 Colour: - Cl...
Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Solid 14K Tri Gold 3D Duck Bird Pin Brooch w/ 0.20ctw Round Brilliant Ruby
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Pinkish Red Color - 0.20ctw(approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
New 18k White Gold 2.45ctw Round Vibrant Red Ruby Classic Line Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (61) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Red Color - 2.45ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Black Rhodium Top Weight: 7.2 Grams...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Retro Ruby & Diamond Two Tone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Retro Ruby & Diamond Two Tone Earrings A pair of geometric shaped earrings featuring a row of round cut rubies & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 0.44ctw Round Ruby Etched Milgrain Bypass Twin Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Vivid Rich Red Color - 0.44ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 0.44 (exact) Material: 14k Solid Whi...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Necklace in Silver, 14kt Gold, Black Onyx, Coral, Ruby & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-44.08gm, Gold 14KT- 0.780gm, Silver-28.890gm, Natural Diamonds Round-1867/8.23cts, Ruby pear-3/0.79cts, Ruby Round-1/0.27cts, Ruby Square-8/0.45cts, black onyx-18/16.29cts, ...
Diamond, Onyx, Coral, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Spiral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Details Metal: 18k Gold Gemstones: Rubies: Round-cut, approx 11.50CT Diamonds: Round brilliant-cut, approx. 4.19CT Design: Coral-inspired, openwork motif with ruby and diamond detai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Solid 18k TT Gold Round Ruby & Diamond 3D Textured Ram Head Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold .83ctw Alternated Ruby & Diamond Infinity w/ Round Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Red Color - 0.54ctw (approx.) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - H C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold 7.32ctw Ruby & Diamond Round Pendant 19.5" By the Yard Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (65) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine, Old European & Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel. Pave & Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1-I2 Clarity - 1.30ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
18k White Gold 1.5ctw Round Tsavorite & Ruby Eyes Detailed Frog Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s)-- Numerous Natural Genuine Tsavorites - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Lime Green Color - 1.43ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 1.80ctw Round Ruby & Diamond Buckle Ruffled Fan Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Red Color - 1.40ctw (approx. ) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - P...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.95ctw Round Ruby & Baguette Diamond High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 4.6mm - 0.45ct (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Tapered Baguette Cut - Channel Se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace A necklace with a pendant set with two cabochon rubies & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Round Ruby Fluted Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wreath style brooch features a circular fluted disk design with sets of four natural round cut rubies prong set on either side. The rubies are a gorgeous and well matched vivid ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Solid Yellow Gold Large 2.40ctw Round Ruby Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in color - Red Color - 2.40ctw (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum 1.18ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond 9.2mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (7) Natural Genuine Rubies- Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Brilliant Vivid Red Color - 0.68ctw (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Channel ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold GIA 1.6ctw Round Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Nugget Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - No Heat - 0.60ct (approx.)
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold 1.32ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Half Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.70ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Set - Brillian...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.52ctw Round Ruby & Diamond Domed Chevron Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - I1 Clarity - Fiery - 1.02ctw (exact - stamped) (13) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Textured Matte Finish 3D Elephant w/ Ruby Eyes Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Pinkish Red Color - 1.9mm (approx.)
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Cut Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cut Diamond & Ruby Drop Earrings Description: A refined pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings showcasing vibrant oval-cut rubies surrounded by a halo of round brilliant and b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
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.