Ruby & Diamond Two Tone Retro Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Two Tone Retro Heart Earrings Diamond Weight: approximately .85 cts Ruby Weight: approximately .80 cts Measurements: 1.25" long Back Type: Clip On with post Go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a heart-shaped locket pendant suspending from a jump ring bale Featuring a gemstone clover motif bead set with ruby and diamonds Ruby is cushion cut and transparent mediu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Afarin Collection Classic 1 Row African Ruby Heart Shape Necklace Set in 18k Whi
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection Classic 1 Row African Ruby Heart Shape Necklace Set in 18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Finish. 16 Round Rubies =0.67 cts t.w. 18" Long 0.61 mm Diamond-cut Cable Ch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Burmese Ruby & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Set in 18K yellow gold, this elegant design pairs a 1.80 ct heart-shaped diamond with a 1.88 ct Burmese ruby, symbolizing two hearts brought together in one meaningful piece.
18 Carat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 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 0.15 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k Rose...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AIG Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Jewerly is not just about adornment; it is tangible expression of emotion and individuality. Each piece tells a unique story that connects and captivates hearts. These ring is the ep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 35.70 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 21.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These round brilliant-cut diamonds have a substantial total estimated weight of 0.80 Carat, forming a shimmering halo and adorning the shoulders of the band to maximize the ring’s ov...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
Striking and exquisitely rare, this bold dome ring features a 2.52 carat heart-shaped ruby of exceptional pedigree and color. Certified by both Gübelin and GRS, the ruby is confirmed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.33 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design that perfectly complements the ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.08 carat rare heart-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
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
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby-set Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This lovely Tiffany & Co. heart brooch is set with vibrant rubies and brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.37 carats with Diamond 1.0 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 9.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Dainty 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered Little Hearts Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design 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 ne...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate. Elegant Innovative Design for this Ring with a Stunning Oval Ruby (ct. 3.27 Certificate GRS 2017-121190 vivid re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.82 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The rubies are surrounded by a brilliant array of accent diamonds, all expertly set in premium 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Taper Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Bracelet.dimension 8.6 inches ( 22 cm) long resizable on order. Handcrafted Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold an...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant and its chain in 18 karat white gold. A feminine and precious secondhand pendant, it consists of a fine cable chain with a lobster clasp. The white gold chain supports a hear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold Heart Floral Design Pendent, Set with Rubys Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Heart Pendant 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990’s Pretty Little Vintage Heart Shaped Pendant. Floral Design, Set with Ruby's, Emeralds & Diamond Stones. Pendant Measures Ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.67 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cluster/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M 24.00 CTTW Heart Ruby, Peridot, Pink Tourmaline, & Aquamarine Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold bracelet containing multi-color cabochon stones: Ruby, Peridot, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine all heart shapes weighing approximately 24.00 cts
Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby Ring Diamond Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape and diamond ruby ring features a faceted Mozambique ruby of brilliant color weighing 5.20 carats. The center stone is crowned with custom cut rubies to fit the curved...
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold 4.94 ct Emerald Round & 21.28 ct Ruby Cushion Cut Natural Cut Earring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
18k Gold 4.94 ct Emerald Round & 21.28 ct Ruby Cushion Cut Natural Cut Earrings Gemstone - Emerald & Ruby Emerald weight - 4.94 carats Ruby weight - 21.28 carats gross Weig...
Rubelite, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Rubies Large Heart Shaped Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Large earrings crafted in 18k rose gold Diamonds G Colour VS Clarity = 2.18 carats Rubies = 15.00 carats Net Weight = 27.00 grams
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendantd
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
A petite polished gold heart detail at the base completes the romantic design.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat 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(natural diamond) ,the settin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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 0.15 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k whit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond Accents in 18k white gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Precious Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Width: 2.20mm
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 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 10.60 ct, Diamond 0.14 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Aquamarine and Heart Diamond Dangle Earrings, 3.90ct
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The heart-shaped diamonds weigh half a carat combined, and have been bezel set in white gold to highlight their lovely shape.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Carat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 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 10.60 ct, Diamond 0.12 ct H VS ,the setting made in 18k Rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 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 10.60 ct, Diamond 0.11 ct H VS ,the setting made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,215Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Theo Fennell Diamond Ruby Heart Lips Charm 18 Karat White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
A vintage Theo Fennell diamond and ruby heart lips charm pendant in 18 karat white gold. Created as a miniature heart, featuring pavé set ruby lips set within a round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Heart and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Designer S.Georgios presents a striking 18 Karat White Gold heart-shaped pendant necklace that beautifully symbolizes love and elegance.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.26 carats with Diamond 0.27 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 4.37 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Open Heart Diamond Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
A Roberto Coin open heart pendant necklace in two-tone 18K gold, signed RC.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Red Ruby "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection , Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Red Ruby "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace A romantic style chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats y...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 26.58 Carat Burma Ruby & 18.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to make a statement with this breathtaking IGI certified 26.58ct Ruby & 17.85ct Natural Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies Towards the Stars Collection The Moonlight Heart Ring from Sybarite’s Towards the Stars Collection is a brea...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18...
Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Star of Love Ruby Pendant Openwork Hearts 3cm
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
It carries a faint French eagle's head hallmark for 18k gold purity and a partially faded maker's mark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) Marquise Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate love and elegance with this Ruby Heart 14K Yellow Gold Band accented with Marquise Diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi "Universe" Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Pendant, from Sacchi’s "Universe" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest tech...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 KT YG Hand Earrings 1.40Ct Ruby Heart .06Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. These 18 karat yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Exquisite Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet, from Sacchi’s "Universe" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic double heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. In this case, the frame as been crafted from yellow gold and showcases a lovely pairing of round fac...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,280Sale Price|44% Off
NWT 18KT Gold $9, 600 Glittering Fancy 3.5CT Ruby Diamond Pendant Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Glittering Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Gorgeous Fancy Princes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.51 Carat Diamond/1.05 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Pendant with 21 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight 1.05 Ct) surrounded by a Channel set Halo of diamonds with total weight of 0.51 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape ruby and diamond necklace and earrings set is constituted by 17 faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger Mozambique rough to obta...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped White Diamond & Red Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This White Diamond and Red Ruby Pendant is a true marvel, steeped in history, having been crafted in the early 20th century. With a total weight of 8.28 grams, it features a harmonio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Diamond/1.30 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Pendant with 12 Invisible Set Princess Cut Rubies (Total Gem Weight 1.30 Ct) surrounded by a Channel set Halo of diamonds and diamond set Bale with total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chantecler Capri 12.25cts Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Chantecler Capri 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Pendant A striking Chantecler Capri heart pendant, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and richly pavé-set with an e...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Graff Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Heart Hoop Earrings
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Heart Hoop Earrings Description: This pair of authentic Graff hoop earrings is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a contoured, open ov...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Universe Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Satin Yellow Gold Earrings, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carats Total Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of dangle earrings showcasing a heart-shaped ruby surrounded by a double halo and suspended from a single pear-shaped diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a rare 0.73-carat heart-cut red ruby from Burma, certified by GIA as untreated to preserve its natural beauty (certificate number GIA7508603695). Paired with a 0.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Ruby and Diamond Three-Dimensional Heart Pendant in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking 3D pendant is beautifully designed as a sculptural heart, giving it a bold presence when worn. The front is masterfully pavé set with vibrant rubies, totalling approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the passionate allure of this 18K white gold pendant, exquisitely plated with black rhodium for a modern touch.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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.