18K Gold Cute Ruby and Diamond Bow Tie Ring Certified Girlie Birthday Gift V1187
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Cute Ruby and Diamond Bow Tie Ring Certified Girlie Birthday Gift V1187 ♥ The item measures 17.1mm in length, 16.1mm in width, and stands 4.5mm from the finger ♥ Comes wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gurhan Freshwater Pearl, Diamond & Multi Gemstone Band Ring 23 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 23 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Ruby, Natural Sapphire & Natural Emerald (Round Cut) / Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds / Freshwater Pearls Ring Size: 4.25 Band Width:...
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold...
Natural Ruby Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 4.51 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Faceted Ruby Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 4.51 TCW Certified $2,950 221352 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love y...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0,10 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and rubies weighing 0,468 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts, including carved leaf-shapes, cabochons, beads, rounds. 18K White Gold 26.70 Grams Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 2.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Faceted Ruby Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 2.38 TCW Certified $2,190 221354 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Ruby, White Gold
Rubies Yellow Gold Fashion Ring Made in Italy By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rubies yellow Gold Fashion Ring Made in Italy By Rossella Ugolini.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Alex Jona Quartz Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a crazy cut quartz over Ruby, weighing 7.18 carats.
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring centering a 3.17 carat cushion cut Ruby.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Fleur De Lis Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by royal symbolism, this Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Fleur De Lis Ring exudes timeless grace.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.70x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 4 Pink Shell 1.05 CT 38 Pink Sapphire 0.34 CT 8 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 4.42 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & P...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby White Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 11.2 grams Ring Size: O (55) Ruby: 1.32ct, Burmese Origin, No treatment Ruby Certificate: The Gem and Pearl Lab London Tested As: 18ct Gold Period...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring set with 1.44 carats of round cut rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 5.99 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 5.99 TCW Certified $6,959 601239 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Coil Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat frosted rose gold snake ring centering a drop cabochon Ruby, weighing 4.83 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with 52 rubies for a total weight of 0.41 carats.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon . Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Quality Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified $5,950 310542 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 3.64 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Ruby and Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 3.64 TCW Certified $4,950 310635 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.51 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby and Sapphire Quality Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 2.51 TCW Certified $3,950 310636 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more than ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.75 14k Y Gold 4.38 TCW Certified $4,950 310583 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Natural Pink Tourmaline Ruby Ring 14k Y Gold 3.33 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Pink Tourmaline Ruby Ring Size 6 14k Y Gold 3.33 TCW Certified $5,950 216193 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
$3,530 / item
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold eternity band ring, showcasing 23 fine oval cut natural rubies prong-set weighing 4.23 total carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold eternity band ring, showcasing 24 fine round cut rubies prong-set weighing 1.78 total carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural Red Ruby and six diamond cut Diamonds set into faceted clusters .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.19 carat baguette cut natural ruby accented with two white diamonds weighing 0.04 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique Edwardian Enamel Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
Small natural 1mm seed pearls surround the ruby. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 2 1/2 (sizable).
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 1.93 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 1.93 TCW Certified $4,950 508583 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 1.53 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 1.53 TCW Certified $4,950 508584 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 9.1 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 9.1 TCW Certified $6,950 601240 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Pearl Pink Sapphire Diamonds Halo Detail 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking ring features a magnificent, luminous white south sea pearl at its center.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k Y Gold 3.11 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Ruby and Sapphire 6.5 Ring Size 14k Yellow Gold 3.11 TCW Certified $4,950 310634 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold / hallmarked 750 with bezel clusters holding Red Rubies (likely lab made) old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.06 ct each.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Dual Ruby Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Dual Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified $5,950 310541 This is a one of a Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with 0.62 carat of white brilliant cut diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and 1.40 carats of square cu...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 2.75 carat cabochon ruby and 0.20 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Amethyst Mother Of Pearl Doublet Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and sophisticated, this Roberto Coin Cocktail Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18 Karat White Gold and features a captivating amethyst over mother-of-pearl doublet m...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Vintage Finish Ring featuring solid 14K Rose Gold band with 4 Rubies ( likely Synthetic ) set in White Gold or Silver clusters .
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 1.64 carat oval cut natural ruby accented with 0.56 carats of white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1914 Halo Ring Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ruby and Diamonds Ring once created 111 years ago on the territory of The Grand Duchy of Finland - at that time a part of Russian Empire.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold solitaire ring, set with a cushion cut natural ruby weighing 1.36 carats and white diamonds weighing 0.40 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.60 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 0.32 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.99 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 24 white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, fo...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Vintage Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand-made in Italy ca. 1960s - 1970s. Italian hallmarks, logo of maker, 750. Three natural 4x3 mm x 2.55 mm deep / 0.25 ct each Two natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters. Band with carved shoulders. Swedish h...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round cut white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, for total carats 0.14 and 33 rubies for...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 0.91 carats of round cut white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity and 0.67 carats of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring Pearl White Gold White Diamonds Trembling Leaf Nanomosaic Insert
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Lucea collection The intuition and the mission of SICIS Jewels is to reinterpret the enchantment and the mystery of the ancient Micro Mosaic techniques applied to the goldsmith art ...
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Green Tourmaline Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Green Tourmaline Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 1,50 carats Natural Green Tourmaline - 1,00 carats Pearls This Ring is from t...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier Baiser Du Dragon ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds and Rubies.
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
12-13mm South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Ombré Pavé, 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
Item specifics Pearl: South Sea cultured pearl, 12–13mm, Venus, PSL certified Diamonds: natural, approx. _ ct total Rubies & Pink Sapphires: natural, approx. _ ct total, heat-...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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