18k White Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire American Flag Heart Pendant 16"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Heart Pendant in 18k White Gold Pave Plaque Creates Image of American Flag Total Diamond Weight = Appx 0.80 ct Total Ruby Weight = Appx 1.25 ct Total Sapphire Weight = Appx ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Ruby 14K (18K Custom) Yellow Gold Solitaire Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the rich red rubies create a striking contrast against the warm gold, offering a sophisticated yet playful look.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Hearts" Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Necklace. The chain is linked by hand and slightly hammered to fit the perfect ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Earrings Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 10 mm. Length: 10 mm. Weight: 5.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
AAA Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Valentine Ring Gift in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Valentine Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.83 carats and diamonds of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Heart Necklace w/ Ruby & Sapphire on Garnet Strand
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Kieselstein-Cord 18k gold heart pendant 9 rubies appear on one side of the heart, 8 sapphires appear on the opposite Garnet bead strand necklace with a gold hook and loop This item i...
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.14 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.48 carat, Ruby 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Love Ring 18K Gold 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Cut
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Design collection One of a Kind 18 Karat White Gold 1 Carat Ruby Heart Cut 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Engagement Love Ring. You can celebrate love by c...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.15 Carat Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Heart Bar Brooch 1968
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. This impressive brooch displays an impressive feature 1.15ct heart shape ruby, millegrain decor...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Clover Stud Earrings with Natural Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Heart-Shaped Clover Stud Earrings with Natural Diamonds & Ruby These exquisite 18K gold earrings embody elegance and good fortune, featuring a 1.10ct heart-shaped natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.44ctw Ruby Diamond Halo Heart Pendant Necklace 18k White Rose Gold 18"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.28ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.16ctw Cut - R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Chandelier Earrings with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Rubies , in perfect heart cut, of 8 carats, common heated , spectacular vibrant color, and dazzling Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Ring with a Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a natural Thai heated heart shaped, pink-red Ruby (1.04 carat). weight: 5.6 grams ring size: 15.75 mm / 5 US dimensions: 8 x 8 mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty Ruby Heart Promise Ring Made in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Heart Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.8 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18K White & Yellow Gold Black Diamond Cross Pendant with Ruby Heart
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K White & Yellow Gold, this distinctive cross pendant is set with 0.59 carats of black diamonds and accented by a 0.25-carat heart-shaped ruby at the center.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 5.48 Cts Heart Cut Burma Rubies 2.20 Cts Diamonds 18K Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect heart cabochon cut , of 5,48 carats, vibrant color, fine quality, only heated, and 60 pieces ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.48 Cts Heart Cut Burma Rubies 2.20 Cts Diamonds 18K Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect heart cabochon cut , of 5,48 carats, vibrant color, fine quality, only heated, and 60 pieces ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Linked Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Linked Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pin.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Ruby Dual Finish Heart Earrings
By Carrera
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Heart Brilliant - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - 4.6x5mm - 0.80ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
twisted link necklace with 18ct gold set heart shaped ruby
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Heartfelt Elegance: The Ruby Twisted Chain Necklace Indulge in the romance of timeless elegance with our exquisite Heart-shaped Ruby Twisted Chain Necklace, a stunning emblem of lov...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape White Pearl Ruby & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Love Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x1.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "14 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 94 Ruby 2.14 CT 2 White Shell 5.95 CT 18KR 8.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gems...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pave Ruby Pink Sapphire & Diamond Quatrefoil 4 Heart Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red - 2.25ctw (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis More Than Yesterday Heart 18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, enamel and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a lin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified Thai Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.56 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.0 grams GIA 6485732633 "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant - 18k Oval 5.23ctw Ribbon Heart MIlgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.64ctw Cut: Oval, Pear, & Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .59ctw C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.25 carats with Diamond 0.94 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 3.7 cm Total Weight: 13.80 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Heart Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold These majestic heart-shaped earrings embody romance and refinement, expertly crafted in 14K white gold. Each heart motif is ad...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant Ruby Heart 14K (18K Custom) Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Elegant Ruby Heart 14K (18K Custom) Gold Statement Ring is the perfect blend of bold elegance and refined craftsmanship.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solange Azagury-Partridge Ruby and 18k Gold Two Finger Heart Ring, 2002
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon ruby and 18 karat yellow gold double finger ring, by Solange Azagury-Partridge, 2002. This is an unforgettable ring, very rarely available, and surprisingly easy to wear. ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Je T'aime Flower Heart 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love letter charm pendant designed as a convex heart with an engraved flower set with a natural untreated ruby weighing approximately 0.10 carats ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 4.40 carats and Ruby 4.52 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.98 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold Heart Halo Love Token Medal Ruby Diamond 24mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
While most love tokens feature a simple border, this particular model is encircled by a delicate halo of alternating vibrant red rubies and polished gold hearts, symbolizing a love t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,528Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Ruby Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.109g,D:0.29ct, Ruby:6.58ct 457 MM
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Puffed Heart Stud or Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color w/ Pink Overtone - Very Nice Luster - 7.8mm (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave S...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.41 Carat Ruby Eternity Band, 18K White Gold Ruby Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 4.41 ct Gemstone pcs - 16 Gemstone shape - Heart Stone Size - 4 x 5 mm Gross Weight - 3.485 Grm ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Heart Shape Diamond Angel Wing Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
By combining artistic design with precision engineering, the Angel Moi Necklace transforms diamonds into living light, creating an enchanting jewel that is as expressive in motion as...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dramatic 18k White Gold GIA 2.80ctw Red Burma Ruby & Diamond Large Heart Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Heated - Burma - 2.30ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo V1210
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Clip-On Enhancer Bail Go On Any Necklace V1210 ♥ The overall setting measures 15mm wide, 18.8mm in length w/ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 carat white gold ring, 4 ruby hearts and diamond paving
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Luminous 18 carat white gold ring Set with four rubies of very pretty sustained color, for about 2 carats, surrounded by a paving of sparkling diamonds for 0.50 carat for all. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies, possessing a stunningly fine and vibrant red color, referred to as 'pigeon blood red', wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Heart Shaped Cabochon Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
These drop earrings, crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcase bold heart-shaped cabochon rubies set in prongs beneath a graceful leaf motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 2.00 Carat total weight
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow & White Gold Invisible set Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 2.00 Carat total weight, on a 14k yellow gold 16 inch snake chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Earrings in 18K Rose/White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.14 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.51 carat and Diamond 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose/ White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 9.15 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$16,596Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Multi Tier Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.142g, Ruby:32.02ct, 50X10 MM
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.97 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Ruby Heart Diamond Gold Day and Night Chandelier Drop Clip-On Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These aesthetically absorbing versatile 'day & night' pendant earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weigh 22.6 grams and measure 44 x 35 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
22341 Heart Shape Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.54ct Round Diamond Red Ruby Size 7.75
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold ring weighs 6.9g 20 round diamonds, total weight 0.44ct Diamonds are F-G color and VS2 clarity 14 red rubies in the middle, total ruby weight is 1.10ct All stones tot...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Heart Necklace A necklace featuring a large cabochon center ruby surrounded by baguette cut diamonds in a heart motif setting. The necklace links consist...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in day time and evening time for party. Ruby use 10.15 ct, Heart shape Diamond 0.14 ct, F VS ,the setting made in 18k whi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 8.15 Carats Burma Rubies Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k gold with two pieces of Burma rubies, cabochon heart cut , of 8,15 carats, and round brilliant cut diamonds of 0,65 carats, F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Heart Ruby 18K Yellow White Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold, enamel and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,370 / item
Ruby Heart Customized Bag Bijoux
By Ashna Mehta
Located in Dubai, AE
A timeless emblem of passion and vitality. The HEART Bag Bijoux by Ashna Mehta is masterfully crafted in glowing 18K rose gold and ablaze with natural rubies—gemstones revered for th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a gold heart motif studded with diamonds and gems.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Theo Fennell Ruby Love Heart Pendant
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful little pendant come charm from the renowned British jewellery designer, Theo Fennell. This romantic piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold into the sha...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Konstantino Ruby Heart Scrollwork Drop Earrings 925 18k Round .30ctw Pierced
By Konstantino
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Konstantino Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Total Carats: .30ctw Style: Dro...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Heart Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant centering three heart cut rubies weighing 2.88 carats in total surrounded by 0.89 carats of white diam...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.