$25,280Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 5.70 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking Harry Winston earrings are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and feature two sumptuous oval cabochon rubies of deep, vivid crimson-red hue, weighing approximately 4.80 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Star Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Star Ruby- Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Purplish Color - 8x8.2 (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - N...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Gripoix Red Ruby Cabochon Statement Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Extra Large Massive Gripoix Ruby Red Cabochon Spiral Circle Round Openwork Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Textured Large Red Cabochon Ruby Oval Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Ruby Red Oval Cabochon Stone Elegant Modernist Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Steven Battelle 17.2 Carats India Star Ruby Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two well matched Indian 9 x 11 mm cabochon pink star rubies are set in deep 22K gold bezels decorated with intricate hand-set tiny geometric "jawan" granulation motif in these beauti...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 22k Gold
AIG Certified 8.00 Ct Rubies 6.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning pair of earrings features Natural Rubies and dazzling Diamonds, exuding a sense of elegance and sophistication. The vibrant color is beautifully complemented by sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Red Ruby Gold Cabochon Chunky Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty 1980s Unisex Asymmetric Triangle Ruby Red Clear Cabochon Crystals Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1995 Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Crystals Logo CC Coco Square Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 95 A Gripoix Ruby Red Logo CC Coco Cabochon Crystals Square Cube Round Circle Clip On Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$9,931Sale Price|40% Off
Long Moonstone Ruby Diamonds White Gold Single Mono Earring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold mono earring with natural moonstone, ruby and diamond moonstone origin - Sri-Lanka ruby origin - Thailand earring length - 2.52 in / 64 mm earring weight - 5.53 grams ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Ruby Vintage Large Heart Love Cabochon Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Large Gripoix Ruby Red Heart Love Cabochon Crystal Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
AIG Certified 31.00 Ct Burma Rubies 9.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent pair of earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect oval cabochon cut, vibrant color, of 31 carats, fine quality . and 78 pieces of Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & White Topaz Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Earrings 18K Gold & Silver 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A vibrant celebration of color, movement, and Mediterranean elegance, ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Pave Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Door knocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Ruby and Diamond & Emerald Doorknocker Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Earrings features a Doorknocker style design with Pave Diamonds and Ruby Caboch...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Kundan 18K Gold Moonstone Ruby Drop Earrings by Emma Chapman
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These beautiful one of a kind Moonstone Ruby 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings, have been handmade in our workshops. They are made in 18 karat gold and have teardrop shaped moonstones, w...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
7.23 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Chain Drop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, these beautiful earrings are set with 7.23 carats of rubies and 2.25 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
AIG Certified 68.50 Ct Emeralds Rubies Tanzanites Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds , in perfect oval /cabochon cut of 22,00 carats, fine quality, stunning color , 2 pieces of Natural Tanzanites , in i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 68.50 Ct Emeralds Rubies Tanzanites Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18K with 2 pieces of Natural Zambian Emeralds , in perfect oval /cabochon cut of 22,00 carats, fine quality, stunning color , 2 pieces of Natural Tanzanites , in i...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 19.00 Carats Burma Rubies 6.40 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies, fine quality, in perfect cabochon cut ,of 19,00 carats and round brilliant cut diamonds of 6,41 carats, F/VS.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Silver Gold Plated Pink Opal Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These pink opal and ruby dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops. The gemstones have been hand-cut into teardrop shapes and are set in sterling silver with gold micron pl...
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
AIG Certified 9.50 Ct Burma Rubies 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your look and adds a touch of color on your outfit. Gorgeous earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies, fine quality and grade, spectacular vibrant colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Flower Earrings These vintage Bulgari earrings are full of bold color and classic charm.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
3.52Gram 1.98 Ct unheated Ruby Earring 18K Gold with Moss Agate Natural Dianond
Located in bangkok, TH
E035 3.52Gram 1.98 Ct unheated Ruby Earring 18K Gold with Moss Agate and Natural Diamond 1-Main stone : 1.98ct/4p-Ruby Unheated eyeclean 9.59ct/2p-Moss Agate 2-Surround stone: ...
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold
Captivating 50.00ct Ruby Earrings with Side Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This remarkable 18K yellow gold jewelry piece is a true masterpiece, boasting an extraordinary combination of rubies and diamonds. At its heart are two cabochon-shaped ruby stones, s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 5.30 Cts Burma Rubies 1.40 Cts Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of class and sophistication on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies , in perfect oval cabochon cut, in vibrant red color, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Statement Circle Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Enhance your elegance with these stunning earrings crafted in 18k white gold, featuring vibrant pink cabochon rubies 27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
AIG Certified 13.00 Carats Burma Rubies 3.50 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exculsive Art Deco design , so exquisite , elegant , very glamour collection for sophisticate ladies. Earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies of 13 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Grau Vintage Rare Gold Oval Red Ruby Cabochon Crystal Domed Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
David Grau Vintage 1980s Unisex Oval Ruby Red Cabochon Crystal Hoop Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very new.
Gold Plate
14k Yellow Gold Bluish Green Lab Grown Quartz w/ Ruby Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Lab Grown Quartz - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Bluish Green Color - 11.64 x 9.72 x 6.35 mm and 11.71 x 9.60 x 6.14mm** See Certification Details Below for Compl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Gems - 15,28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red Rodorite and White...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
$19,626 / set
1980s Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Gold Earrings.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gorgeous pair of 1980s ruby earrings in 18K gold set with cabochon-cut rubies, round brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane 18k Yellow Gold 15ctw Diamond and Ruby 2 7/8" Doorknocker Earrings 48g
By Giovane
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Giovane Full-Cut Diamond and Cabochon Ruby 18k Gold Earrings Stones: Full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats; round cabochon cut rubies Metal: 18k...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 5.00 Cts Natural Burma Rubies 3.70 Cts Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Add a touch of glamour and class on your look. Magnificent earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Burma Rubies, in perfect oval cabochon cut , of 5,00 carats, fine qualit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Design 18K Gold Rubies 10.00 Ct & Diamonds 3.00 Ct Earrings, New
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings in an adorable Art Deco design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your lo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Talia Jade 9 Carat Faceted Ruby Diamond Bone Flute 14K Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
A sophisticated play of color, proportion and movement, these Talia Jade earrings pair richly saturated faceted rubies with elongated polished bone flutes. Their clean, sculptural co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Checker Board Cut Ruby 7.50 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 6.5 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Green Aventurine Clip Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Avnetuirine Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Ruby • 18K Gold & Silver • 4 Carats** Can be worn as studs or drops… The Bochic “Orient” Multi-Color Gems...
Ruby, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Silver
$7,023Sale Price|40% Off
Long Moonstone Ruby White Gold Earrings Natural Gems Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold earrings with natural Moonstones and Rubies moonstones origin - Sri-Lanka rubies origin - Thailand moonstone measurements cabochon - 0.2 x 0.24 x 0.24 in / 5 х 6 х 6 mm moon...
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
DROP-Earrings 18K White Gold 20.50 CTW Sapphires, Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
The spectacular design terminates with a secondary pair of rich, saturated oval cabochon-cut rubies displaying a vivid, fiery purplish-red hue and totaling a massive 9.00 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Seaman Schepps Vintage Turbo Shell Ruby Sapphire Gold Earrings
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Seaman Schepps turbo shell earrings, crafted by Patricia Shepps, with ruby and sapphire cabochons.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Oval Cabochon Black Onyx Carved Round Beads 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Black Onyx carved...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Hoop Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman 24k Gold Kundan Jade Drop Earrings with Rubies & Diamonds
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These divine one-of-a-kind jade drop 24k gold earings have been handmade in our workshops. They feature tear-drop shaped jade gemstones, which are embedded with rubies and diamonds ...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
$1,358Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cascading Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochons - 30.28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 27 Carat Carved Grade A Lavender Jade Rubies & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
27.48 carat carved grade a untreated jadeite jade drop earrings. Adorned with 4 cabochon cut bezel set rubies, 4.47 cttw, and 10 round cut diamonds bezel set, 0.18 cttw.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
White Baroque Pearls Ruby Cabs Green Enamel White Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 large ruby cabochons make up the upper part, the central part is white gold diamonds and green and red enamels, the lower part is composed of 2 white baroque pearls 12 mm in diamet...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Ruby and Diamond Dangling Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant ruby and diamond dangling earrings featuring 3 cabochon rubies in each earrings accented by round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings- 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 26 carat Natural Blue, Pink, Orange, White, Yellow, Green Sapphires From Sri La...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Clairs-A Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Necklace and Stud Earrings SET
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Details: Metal: 18k yellow gold Stones: Ruby and diamonds Ruby Cut: Cabochon Ruby Weight: 4.7 carats total (necklace and earrings) Diamond Weight: 8.72 carats total (necklace and ear...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Jade Baroque Pearls Rubies Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple but elegant earrings we have the tops with 2 round Jade discs of 13 mm in diameter with small rubies cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 full cut r...
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,296Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochons - 30.28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cascading Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochons - 30.28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cascading Red Ruby & Purple Amethyst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Cabochons - 30.28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Trefle Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as clusters of gold floral-like alhambra motifs centering prong set ruby cabochons Weighing approximately 1.50 carats total - transparent medium purplish red in color Accent...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Carved Flower Coral & Ruby w/ Turquoise Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Carved Flower Shape - Stem Set - Orange with White Color - 9.6mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies- Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 6.71 CTW Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Soiree Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The back of the pear is designed magnificently with a 4-motif flower formed with 4 special cut ruby cabochon with a diamond in the center all set in bezel setting to sensationalize t...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Motif Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 16.11 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.99 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 9.50 carat no heat star ruby 18k yellow gold bezel stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring features a GIA-certified oval cabochon star ruby, together totaling an impressive 9.50 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Half Hoop Earrings with Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Darnestown, MD
In addition, they are studded with cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The earrings measure 5/8" wide and 1 inch long.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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.
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.