Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 9 We can make a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 39 Green Garnets - 0.36 CT 7 Diamonds - 0.14 CT 18K Rose Gold - 9.20 GM Capt...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque pearls, in 18 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.0 grams Size: M 1/2 (53) Face Dimensions: 18mm x 8.5mm Ruby: Approx. 0.15 carats Sapphire: Approx. 0.15 carats Pearl: 5.5mm x 5.5mm x 3.2mm Test...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,532Sale Price|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and unique multi gemstone floral ring. Center Tahitian pearl surrounded by 8.38ct of rubies and pink sapphires heat, set in 18-karat white gold with black rhodium.
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby, Diamond and Pearl, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.40 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond & 12.5mm Pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.50 Carat Natural Ruby, Diamond and Pearl, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.50 Carats of Natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Ruby Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A presents this one-of-a-kind opal, ruby, pearl and diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold.
Ruby, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Rose Gold South Sea Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Featuring a luminous Australian South Sea pearl • OHLIGUER's signature sculptural talon claws • Set with over one hundred natural rubies throughout the knots and band • Individua...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby and Pearl Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow & White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Ruby Shape: Round cut Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.60 CTW Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural corundum...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise Cut Rubies & Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Marquise Cut Rubies & Pearl Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, a timeless piece that combines classic charm with graceful elegance.
Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. Diamond Pearl Ruby Ring Green Enamel 1810
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stones: Pearls & Rubies Accent Details: Green Enamel Border Cut: Rose Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Cluster Ring, Floral Desig...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearls Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s)...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with pearl, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds 0.23 ct, 14k gold 3.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring with a central pearl and as entourage ruby and brilliant cut diamond 0.23ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) detailed description: th...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave and Pearl 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.30x1.80x3.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 120 Fancy Diamonds 2.64 CT 1 Pearl 13.15 CT (11.6MM) 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 11.55 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Conch Pearl, Ruby & Pink Sapphire Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18K rose gold floral ring featuring a luminous conch pearl weighing 1.74 carats, accented by pink sapphires totaling 1.30 Carat Total Weight and rubies totaling 0.20 Carat T...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Signed DRA Vintage 14K Gold Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A signed DRA vintage 14K gold floral cocktail ring centered with a luminous 6.55mm cultured pearl, displaying soft iridescence and elegant luster.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cat Kittens Ruby & Diamond Pave and Pearl 18K Rose White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.50x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "92 Fancy Diamonds 1.29 CT 6 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 8.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave Pearl 18K Rose and White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.80x1.70x3.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 White Diamonds 0.12 CT 118 Fancy Diamonds 2.00 CT 1 PE 12.45 CT (12MM) 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 9.12 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian Garnet, Ruby & Pearl Ring of 12ct Gold, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The garnet is framed by pearls and rubies, creating a richly layered composition characteristic of mid- to late-19th-century design.
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.31ct Ruby and Pearl Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and pearl ring in gold, comprising one round cut ruby and two pearls, set to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of Rose Cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubies, and green demantoid garnets.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Multi-Color Sapphires, Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, multicolor sapphires and pearls.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...
Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
. - 12.8mm South Sea Pearl - 1.13cts of Rubies - 0.8cts of Diamonds - 18K White Gold
Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18...
Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, rubies, and South Sea pearl Diamond Shape: Round and baguette cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage sapphire ruby emerald pearl 14k yellow gold multi-band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vibrant vintage multi-band ring is a playful and distinctive 1980’s design, beautifully combining sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and cultured pearls in warm 14k yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring showcases a stunning marquise-shaped centrepiece featuring a natural ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$904Sale Price|30% Off
Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearl, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Frog shape ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds on the body and 2 sapphires as eyes.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Serenity Index Finger Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearl
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Designer: Alexia Gryllaki "Serenity" Ring Inspiration: zen gardens Symbolism: flow of energy and inner peace Barcode: ONN010 Ring Size: Europe 58, UK Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2 Dimensions:...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Natural Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Two Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your hand with this ring by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique design gold rings equate to delicacy and light openwork, while maintains strength for e...
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
South-Sea Pearl, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a south-sea pearl surrounded by diamonds,rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 1892
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester 1892 A late Victorian 15ct yellow gold ring, hallmarked Chester, 1892, set with a bright central diamond framed by two rubies an...
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a yellow pearl surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxle Natural South Sea Pearl/Ruby and VS Diamond 18K Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement moment with the Luxle South Sea Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Rhodium
$4,706Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby 0,55 CTS princess cut.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Floral Rice Pearl and Ruby Cluster in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The combination feels almost like a miniature botanical sculpture; an unusual meeting of the delicate femininity of pearls, the vivid warmth of yellow gold, and the deep red accents ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Sapphires Rubies Pearl Rose Gold Spiral Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic ring in retrò spiral-shaped style, 14 kt rose gold, 13.50 g, with sap...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Magnificent Estate 14K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Ruby Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate 14K white gold black pearl gemstone ring. This beautiful piece features a large natural black pearl at the center measuring 10 mm in diameter, surrounded by 20 round black dia...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearls Pearl Shape: Near Round Pearl Size: 6.23 x 6.46 mm Pearl Luster: Excellent Pearl Overtone: Pinkish Pearl Count: 12 Ruby Var...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Asian Dragon with Ruby Eyes Chasing Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
The dragon’s eyes are set with vibrant rubies that add a sharp, lively contrast to the warm gold tone.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Flanking the rubies on either side are four delicate natural seed pearls, enhancing the ring's charm with a touch of classic sophistication.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$217Sale Price|25% Off
German Kabirski Rhea 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Rubies & Pearl
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Metal: 925 Silver, Nickel-Free, Hypoallergenic, Safe for Sensitive Skin Gemstones: Pearl, Rough Ruby Plating: 18K Gold Width 12 mm Band wide 5 mm Length 22 mm Weight 6.55 g
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 16--0,3ct- VS1 A Ruby 16 - Round-0.45ct T (4) / 3C Emerald 18 - Round-0.45ct 3 / (5) Z1C Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4 18 K Gold It is our honour to create fine jewelry, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Pearl, Green Agate, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 5mm Pearl & Ruby Floral Cluster 18K Gold Twisted Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage floral cocktail ring showcases three creamy 5mm cultured pearls and five rubies in a textured 18K yellow gold leaf motif.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,444Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 4.40 Carats of Emeralds, Rubies and Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
14k Ruby and Pearl Halo ring. Victorian Ruby prong set pearl cluster band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold 14K yellow gold, Ruby & Pearl ring Details: 4mm Ruby 2.5mm halo Pearls Prong set Weig...
14k Gold
Italian 18k Gold Figaro Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl – 6.9g
Located in Berlin, BE
Unique Italian ring in Figaro chain style, crafted in 750 (18k) yellow gold.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15mm South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 6.50 Weight: 15.9 grams
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elephant Diamonds Pave Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18K Rose & White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x4.30x4.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Fancy Diamond 1.55 CT 208 Green Garnet 4.31 CT 1 Pearl 19.75 CT (15MM) 4 Ruby 8.67 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.76 CT 1 White S...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mobe Pearl Diamond Sapphire Ruby Halo White Gold Mid-Century Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic Mid-Century late 1950's Mobe pearl, diamond, sapphire and ruby cocktail ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natkina Pearl Ruby Diamond White Gold Baroque Fashion Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 64-Kr57-0.29-4 / 5A Doublet: Rock crystal Ruby 1-4.86 ct Pearl d 5,0-5,5 1-1,2 ct Pearl d 4.0-4.5 1-0.63 ct Pearl 3.0-3.5 4-0.66 ct 14 Karat White Gold It is our honour to ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,600
Rubies & Pearls
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique handmade piece accented with baby pearls and rubies. Set in 15k gold. Weight: 2.2 Size: 7.75 Materials: 15k yellow gold, rubies & pearls Diamond: 5.7 x 5.7
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200
Rubies & Pearls
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique handmade piece accented with baby pearls and rubies. Set in 15k gold. Weight: 2.2 Size: 7.75 Materials: 15k yellow gold, rubies & pearls Diamond: 5.7 x 5.7
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,259Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has two Indonesian Pearls. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies & Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
It is embellished with ninety-five earth mined natural gemstones, such: diamonds and vivid red rubies, and a cultured round black pearl. The ring is a real statement with great craft...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...
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.
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