Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Bezel Ruby Sapphire Emerald Wide Cuff Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 2 Emeralds. 2 Rubies & 2 Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Green, Red & Blue - 7x5.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Whit...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 16.30 carats with Diamond 3.76 carats Earrings set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 15.93 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Amethyst Round Drops Ruby Cabochons 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst carved round drops of 16 mm in diameter...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Platinum Pear-Shape Cabochon Ruby, Diamond & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings – 2 5/16" These exceptional dangle earrings are masterfully crafted in platinum, showcasing a dramatic combin...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ruby Cabochons, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby cabochons is 4.56 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings, 2.50ct Cabochon Rubies, USA
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These newly crafted 14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings feature two perfectly matched cabochon rubies weighing a combined 2.50 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coin Earrings with Cabochon Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Topped with round cabochon rubies totaling approximately 0.30 carats, the deep crimson stones add a refined pop of color and sophistication to the design.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
Faraone Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Heart Earring & Brooch Set This playful heart-shaped suite by Faraone includes a pair of earrings and a matching brooch, all set in rich...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
42.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon, Pink Diamond, and Diamond Briolette Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(Please note, these earrings were made for a customer who requested rubies with glass filling.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
7.70 Carat Burma No Heat Spinel Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Presenting a pair of exceptional 7.7 carat Burma no heat spinel cabochon, ruby, and diamond earrings, masterfully crafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Shape Red Ruby Cabochons White Diamonds 18 Karat White Black Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted with precision, these stunning earrings feature vibrant red pink rubies set in a delicate, intricate design. The stones are surrounded by shimmering accents, creating a capti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Cabochon Ruby and Emerald Earrings with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats, Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.00 Carats, an...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 with Tsavorite Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 carats with Tsavorite 3.60 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 20.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.84 carats, Ruby 1.10 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 11.87 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 11ctw No Heat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Button Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Dual Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - No Heat - 10ctw (approx. based on the certification) ** See Certification Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.05 carat with Ruby 7.14 carats and Diamond 1.04 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,232Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cabochon Diamond Jewelry Suite Earring & Ring Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
This suite celebrates the celebrated design era of the 1960s–1980s, when leading high jewelry houses created bold, sculptural pieces inspired by Persian motifs, royal color palettes,...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Flower Cluster Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Each earring is artfully composed of cabochon-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds—each gem selected for its velvety translucence and rich, saturated hue.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful and substantial pair of iconic 1970's 18K yellow gold climber earrings are comprised of triple bombe puffed panels bezel set with cabochon rubies, cabochon emeralds, c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 14.76 carats with Diamond 4.09 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 19.17 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Diamond 18.86cts GIA Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Floral Statement Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A Classy pair of elegant Cabochon Ruby, Diamond, and Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, crafted in a combination of 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slice Diamond Halo Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hug Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Faceted Cabochon Slices 0.60 cts Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400
Ruby Dangle Earrings
Located in Missoula, MT
The perfect dangle with a pop of color. Featuring rare Ruby Cabochon's. Hanging on a 14k Gold French ear wire. -2, 4mm Ruby Stones -14k Yellow Gold -French ear wire -sold as a pair
Ruby, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.18 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat and Pink Sapphire 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Tube Stud Earrings with handcut Black Onyx and Cabochon Rubies
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Tubular Design Stud Earrings With Hand Cut Black Onyx and Cabochon Rubies On The Sides.
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.85ct Ruby Sapphire Cabochon Dangling Earrings in 18K Rose White Two-tone Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
These stunning earrings feature a pair of captivating cabochon blue sapphires, totaling 5.88 carats, and two cabochon rubies, totaling 0.97 carats.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 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
Amethyst Round Drops Ruby Cabochons 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst round drops measuring 16 mm x 20 mm.
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Goossens for Chanel Gold, Grey Pearl & Ruby Red Cabochon Hoop Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of vintage Chanel hoop earrings, meticulously crafted by master goldsmith Robert Goossens during the 1970 to 1981 era. These stunning, wide-profile hoops showcase...
Pearl, Ruby, Metal, Gold Plate
Carved Green Tourmaline Opal Drop Cabochon Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved green tourmaline, opal faced drops, cabochon ruby 18 k Gold gr.9,20 Earrings All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn.
Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18 Karat Adler Genèva Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Earrings, Estate Sultan of Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Adler Genèva Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Earrings, Estate Sultan of Oman One of a kind and unique !
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Pair Of Platinum And Cabochon Ruby Ear-studs
Located in Firenze, IT
Round earstuds earrings in platinum and centered a cabochon ruby.
Ruby, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Each earring features two captivating oval-shaped natural ruby cabochons, their deep red hues exuding richness and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Roman Coin Motif Vintage Earclip Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Roman Coin Ruby Ear Clips featuring beautifully detailed oval Roman coin motifs depicting a classical lady's profile, accented by four vibrant cabochon rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.90 carats, Cabochon Ruby 4.08 carats and Diamond 3.86 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 27.67 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.19 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.86 carat and Diamond 1.51 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 19.58 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Miriam Haskell Ruby Cabochon and Crystal Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Ruby Cabochon and Crystal Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1940's.
Brass, Gilt Metal
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.14 carats, Ruby 1.22 carats and Diamond 1.17 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 12.20 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Emerald & Sapphire Wide Cuff Clip On Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural 2 Ruby, 2 Sapphires & 2 Emeralds - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Red, Blue & Green Color - 7.1x4.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stam...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tadini 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Bombé Drop Earrings 23.40ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The diamond-set circular surmounts are centered by intricate bombe-style motifs, giving way to substantial articulated drops accented by two vivid red pear-shaped cabochon rubies wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Ruby Cabochons Yellow Gold Bezel Carved Amethyst Round Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple chic and handmade stud earrings we have a pair of Oval Ruby cabochons size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold bezel on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst carved r...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Drop Octopus Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Cut Ruby Drop Octopus Earring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Ruby Stud Earrings, 3.16 Carats
Located in Warszawa, PL
Each earring is set with a natural ruby in a classic round cabochon cut, with a total ruby weight of approximately 3.16 carats.
Ruby, Platinum
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Large Stud Earrings - 14k Bronze Coin Round Cabochon Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Cabochon Color: .40ctw Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Omega Closures Measurements...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
18k White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k White Gold Stones - Natural Diamonds and Cabochon Rubies Weight - 32 Grams Striking 18k white gold drop earrings showcasing approximately 35 carats of smooth, richly co...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Drop Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good conditions. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.25 carat. Box is not included. Plea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
8.05 Carat Oval Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Halo in 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of oval cabochon ruby drop earrings set in 18K white gold, each featuring a vivid pink-red ruby in a diamond halo pendant suspended from a diamond-encrusted chain link drop.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Black Sapphire and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.71 carats, Black Sapphire 4.45 carats and Diamond 1.37 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 16.12 grams "We fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons Gold Diamonds Blue Agate Enamel Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 oval Ruby Cabochons on top,then 2 white gold elements with diamonds and blue enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Blue Ag...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Long Earrings With Drop Detailing
Located in Sewickley, PA
These delicate vintage-inspired earrings feature rich round ruby-red stones suspended from graceful yellow gold settings. The openwork metal design showcases elegant filigree-style d...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Gold & Glass Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated metal of superb quality and set with cabochon red, blue and green crystal stones e...
Gold Plate
Cabochon Ruby, Diamond and Black Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 13.73 carats, Diamond 3.33 carats and Black Diamond 0.83 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.8 cm Length: 3.09 cm Total Weight: 26.26 grams "We fi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings With Cabochon Sapphire & Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings With Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: 2 cabochon cut rubies Sapphire: 2 cabochon Sapphires Diamonds: Brilliant cut and square cut diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Earrings with Cabochon Rubies Sapphires & Diamond
Located in Great Neck, NY
Each earring showcases an exquisite combination of cabochon gemstones—vibrant oval rubies totaling 4.00 carats and deep blue cabochon sapphires totaling 1.50 carats, bezel-set for ma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
5.70 Carat F/VS1 Diamonds & 11.60 Carat Cabochon Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These stunning stud earrings feature a luxurious combination of Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 5.70 carats, graded F color and VS1 clarity, paired with vibrant cabochon rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons Gold Diamonds Enamels Trapeze Shape Jade Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs measuring 7x8 mm ,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 22 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom parts we have 2 Tra...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.