Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.10 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 2.94 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 2.36 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.90 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 2.08 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.95 carats with Diamond 0.47 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 4.71 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Konstantino Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
By Konstantino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Konstantino Ruby Cross Pendant crafted in sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. This substantial cross pendant showcases Konstantino's signature handcrafted aesthetic, combining richl...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.50 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.89 carat with Diamond 0.68 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 5.77 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.19 carats with Diamond 1.02 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 6.48 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.30 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 5.01 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.15 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.04 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.17 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 5.36 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Spanish Ruby and 18 Karat Gold Chain Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This stunning 18-karat gold filigree link-wired cross pendant, originating from Spain, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The cross is intricately made using delicate filigree wirewo...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Jade Rubies 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A large round yellow gold pendant, its setting consists of openwork gold wires and is adorned in the center with a heart-shaped ja...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby Flower Pendant Charm, 1.45 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim’s ruby flower pendant showcases richly saturated rubies arranged in an elegant floral motif. Each gemstone is meticulously set in warm 18 karat gold, amplifying the vibrancy...
Ruby, Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant second-hand pendant in yellow gold, set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds held in claws and in the center a bright red ...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice hydrangeas flower pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove every stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.39 Carat Diamond/0.40 Carat Rubies 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Square Shape Diagonal Pendant with 4 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight 0.40 Ct) surrounded by a pave set Halo of diamonds with total weight of 0.39 Ct. To...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.81 Carat Diamond/0.97 Carat Rubies 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Square Shape Diagonal Pendant with 9 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight 0.97 Ct) surrounded by a pave set Halo of diamonds and channel set Bale with total w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Natural 8Ct Ruby & 38 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Kt Yellow Gold 111 Grams , 18 "
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report # 5231501282 Natural Corundum Origin Thailand Treatment Heated GIA Certified Natural 8 Ct Ruby & 38 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 111 Grams , 18 " This Necklace...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat, it is carried out in smooth gold and decorated on its top in setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby. Heig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Ruby Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Green Antique Jade Dragon
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved antiques jade with dragon image, little fan in turquoise, little ball in pure 24kt gold with ruby. all the pieces in surrounded with a lace decoration in 18kt gold gr.26,80 v...
Jade, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.62 carats with Diamond 0.33 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not Included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 4.0 cm Total Weight: 7.52 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Choker in 18 Karat Yellow Gold With Diamonds, Turquoise And Rubies
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
A modern statement with effortless elegance, this choker brings together vibrant turquoise, rich rubies, and luminous diamond pavé set in gold. Bold yet beautifully balanced, it adds...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
2.12-carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby takes center stage in this exquisite pendant. Left untreated to preserve its natural beauty, the gemstone showcases a remarkably rich, vivid pink...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bull Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Ruby Citrine Cabochon Medallion
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features authentic silver coin minted in Lucania circa 530-510 B.C. set in 18K gold with double-set ruby and citrine cabochons...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond, and Ruby Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.19cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Paraiba Tourmaline: 0.27cttw Weight: 5.54 grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.21 carats with Diamond 3.84 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.8 cm Length: 4.1 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated in t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.69 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.12 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.74 carats with Diamond 0.11 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 3.25 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 4.47 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.59 carats with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 3.66 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.03 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 1.45 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.80 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.80 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 8.75 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.50 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.16 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.32 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 8.36 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Carved Natural Ruby Orb Bead Pendant
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Carved Natural Ruby Bead Pendant with Granulation Detail features a stunning magenta-hued orb capped in matte green gold. This unique piece stands out with its di...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 2.74 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.22 Carat Ruby Heart Pendant
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship. This 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.70 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 4.8 cm Total Weight: 4.56 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Floral Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Symbol of remembrance and eternal love, Forget-Me-Not flower has become an everlasting flower. Made in 18karat white gold, diamonds, rubies, and vivid pink sapphires are uniquely set...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 7.87 carats with Ruby 4.98 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 7.71 grams "We first opened...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Brooch Pendant Trembler Basket Pin Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 18K Gold Tremblant brooch. Rubies, Turquoise, and Sapphire This is fabulous, each flower trembles and spins. Has a loop on the back to add a chain. The brooch is hallmarked ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Teddy Bear Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as chain link cufflinks terminating with dimensional teddy bears and bear faces Featuring round cut rubies bead set as eyes - weighing approximately 0.64 carat total Well-ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swirl Choker in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Graceful feminine curves flow into spirals, giving classic pearls a distinctly contemporary expression. Set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds and rubies, this choker balances tim...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby, White Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Halo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18 karat white gold, this pendant showcases a 0.50 carat, oval cut luminous red ruby at the center. The colorful center stone is brought to life by 0.20 carats of round cut w...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat yellow Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant and its chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This round gold pendant is openwork in its center, set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds on 3/4 of its wire, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16 Carat Diamond and 4.86 Carat Ruby Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new diamond and ruby pendant in 18 karat gold. Diamond weigh 1.16 carat and ruby weigh 4.86 carat. The total weight of pendant is 7.88 grams. The pendant does not include a c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Oval Shaped Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous pendant features 4 Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.14 Carat, Center 3.10 Karat Oval Shape Ruby. It can be worn with an S.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold 1 carat Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This innovative pendant necklace made in 18 karat white gold, with over 1ct diamonds and vibrant rubies, is mounted in MOISEIKIN's Waltzing Brilliance technology, in which gemstones ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat White Gold Princess-Cut Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a magnificent Pear Shape 2.60 Carat Ruby Pendant surrounded by brilliant White Diamonds with a total weight of 0.38 Carats. This elegant pendant is handm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold snake locket pendant; part of our diverse snake jewelry collections. This mag...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French, 1960s, Ruby Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro jewel, it opens with a small hinge on the side to accommodate a souvenir in the center. It is decorated with a garland of iv...
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Duck Pearl Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This enchanting pendant features a duck, exquisitely crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold, combining the elegance of design with the vivacity and charm of nature. The body of th...
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendantd
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a romantic pendant featuring a 0.37 Carat pear-shaped Ruby paired with a 0.25 Carat pear-shaped White Diamond. The two pear-shaped gemstones are beautifu...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Art Nouveau charm pendant designed as a curled up griffon or chimera with a round cut ruby. The reverse is engraved with feathers and lines to fur...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat White Gold Princess-Cut Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Georgios Collections presents an elegant geometry meets timeless luxury in this exquisite Invisible-Set Ruby Halo Pendant, handcrafted in 18 Karat White Gold. At its center, four pr...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning old cut ruby cover the front of this 18 karat yellow gold locket. A Ruby is the birthstone for everyone born in July. Fine handmade engravings are the finishing touches, m...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation work and a beautiful mat finish. It features a Diamond total weight of 0.07 Carats, a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.