18K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio & Ruby Earrings 26g Handmade Omega Back Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
The intaglios are accented by round ruby cabochons and decorative gold bead details arranged around the perimeter.
Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
The eyes of the frog are bezel set with round cabochon rubies that nicely stand out with their rich red color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Tiffany & Co France Ruby Emerald Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This whimsical design showcases Tiffany's exceptional craftsmanship and unique charm. With 2 cabochon rubies Round emeralds Details: Measurements: 28mm x 28mm Weight: 12.5 grams Sta...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Opal Ruby Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The design is built as an asymmetrical composition, with a pear-shaped opal, a cabochon ruby and a round pearl placed around a curved gold shank.
Ruby, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$973Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Intra 925 Sterling Silver Statement Ring with Diamond & Rubies
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The exterior stays reserved—one precise 0.20 carat golden olive fancy diamond set on the ring’s surface—while the interior reveals a different temperament: a field of round cabochon ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20.50 Carats Total Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Fish Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Weight: 48.47 grams Natural Emeralds: 12.75 carat total weight Emerald cut: Round mixed Emerald color: Green Natural Diamonds: 7.60 carats Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Blue Tanzanite Emerald Ruby Enamel Snake 9K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Number: 34 Weight: 1.65 Carat (approx. in total) Additional Gemstones (Eyes) Type: Ruby Shape: Round Cabochon Size: 2.5 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.16 Carat (approx. in total) Addit...
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Platinum & Gold GIA 169.84ctw Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 22 Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellow Orange Color - Ceylon - Heated - 89.14ctw exact *See Certification Details Below For More Info* 68 Natural Ge...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Retro Ruby and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a Securely Hand set 1 Carat Cabochon Ruby, accented by Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.30tcw an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Jade Earrings From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold Diamonds Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
The Jade is A quality Cabochon. The Round Rubies ct. 1.42, the Jade Cabochon and the Diamonds ct. 1.55 are Set on White Gold.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Bvlgari vintage earrings, bracelet and necklace set is made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with cabochon ruby, round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds (G-H color, VS cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Boxer Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized boxer dog with dimensional features With a finely engraved matte body and high polish accents Featuring single cut diamonds bead set as collar Weighing approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Gold & Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its heart lies a resplendent round cabochon-cut ruby, its deep crimson hue exuding a timeless allure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamonds Gold Green Enamel Rubies Amethyst Carved Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut Diamonds,Green Enamel and small round Ruby cabochons ,in the lower parts we ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet with 3.20ct Diamonds & 3.00ct Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 18 karat yellow gold link bracelet features an articulated design set with round brilliant cut diamonds and cabochon rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Religious Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Round Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features quartz (radius: 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure with diamonds and white sapphire in the cent...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Qua...
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Torch Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized torch motif on cartouche plaque Featuring single cut diamonds pavé set as torch flame Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clean and bright Handle is compri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” VintageYellow Sapphire & Ruby Retro Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Yellow Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Yellow Sapphire - 2.00 Ca...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Ruby Dual Finish Heart Earrings
By Carrera
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Heart Brilliant - Bezel Set - Vivid Green Color - 4.6x5mm - 0.80ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Gold GIA 64.4ctw Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Diamond Statement Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Yellow Orange Color - Ceylon - Heated - 42.54ctw (exact) *See Certification Details Below For More Info* (26) Nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$915Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Natural Diamond & Natural Orange Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby Cabochon 9.00 Carat Natural Round Orange Sapphire ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Ruby Enamel Natural Aquamarine Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style handmade earrings 2 very good quality Natural Aquamarine plain drops measuring 14 x 23 mm. are suspended from 2 small round Ruby cabochons and 2 white 14 kt ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tutti Frutti Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Diamonds Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Tutti Frutti Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold, Diamonds and Blue Enamel Branches, 6 full brilliant cut diamonds ,and...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Diamond, Tsavorite and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with vibrant tsavorite garnets forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Adjustable Tassel Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Rubies, Freshwater Pearls Ruby Total Carat Weight: 1.04 CTW Ruby Cut: Round Cabochon Ruby Color: Red Ruby Mineral Type: Natural Corun...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Oval Red Ruby Ring in White Gold with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
This one-of-a-kind white gold ring brings together an inviting cabochon ruby and round brilliant white diamonds in a design that’s both intricate and graceful.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Platinum GIA 2.18ctw Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Bezel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut -Bezel Set - Vivid Red Color - Heated - 1.06ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (4) Natural Genuine R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamonds Gold Black Enamel Rubies Aquamarine Carved Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small rou...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Pearl Ruby Gold Enamel Diamonds Dangling Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic art deco style earrings, the top parts with 2 pearls of 9 mm in diameter with small ruby round cabochons in the center, the central part consists of 2 elements of white gold...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
The eyes of the insect are two round Ruby cabochons. The diamonds and pearls are set in silver as was the custom of the period in order to show off the diamonds to greater brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Engraved Rock Crystal Enamel Ruby Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 Ruby Oval cabs ,middle parts are composed of 2 small round Ruby cabochons and 2 white gold elements with 12 round full cut diamonds and Black Enamel ,in the bottom pa...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
It boasts an array of 52 pear-shaped natural Burma ruby cabochons, 50 round Burma ruby cabochons, totaling captivating 140-carat Burma ruby .
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Burma Jade Rubies Black Onyx Black Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with in the center 2 small round Ruby cabochons set in white gold ,middle parts in white gold , 2 small Ru...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of elegant classic Art Deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in the center 2 small round ruby cabochons, in the central part where w...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Bamboo Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Round jade buttons tops,middle parts in white gold,2 small round ruby cabochons , 14 round full cut diamonds,black enamel,2 bamboo shape carved Burma jades Length 70 mm Width 10 mm W...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Ruby Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
We have 2 oval carved Mother of Pearl cabochons on top , in the central part there are 2 gold elements , diamonds, red enamel and 2 small round Ruby cabochons, the bottom part is c...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER A pair of art deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in the center 2 small round ruby cabochons, a c...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Rubies Pink Opal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small round Ruby cabochons ,in the lower parts we ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 Oval Ruby cabs are on top, middle parts in white gold ,14 round full cut diamonds,red enamel,2 Rock Crystal plain drops 60 mm long with small Ruby round cabochons In 1978 our wo...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Bone Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Bone cabochon surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also i...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby Black Onyx Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of elegant classic Art Deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in the center 2 small round ruby cabochons, in the central part where w...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
14k Blue Green Topaz Ring Ruby Solid Yellow Gold Large Square Cut Size 4.75
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning 14k solid yellow gold ring featuring a dazzling square cut topaz center, accented on each side by round cabochon rubies. The centerpiece is a vibrant blue green, the video s...
Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Size White Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphire Rubies Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER 2 Blue Sapphire oval cabs 7,5 x 10 mm. are the upper parts, then the central parts are in white gold,2 small round ruby cabochons, 10 round ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Jade cabochon measuring 19x28mm surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...Th...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby Black Onyx Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of elegant classic Art Deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in the center 2 small round ruby cabochons, in the central part where ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Center Ruby Cabochon 9.00 Carat Natural Round Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carat This R...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of art deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in the center 2 small round ruby cabochons, a central part where we have 2 elements in w...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Silver 18 Karat Gold Antique Fox Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional sterling silver fox head with pointed ears and baring teeth Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat O color with VS2 clarity - b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Pearls Ruby Emeralds Gold Diamonds Onyx Enamel Jade Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style earrings with 1 pair of 14 mm. flat round fresh water pearls and small round ruby cabochons in the center, middle parts in white gold, 20 full cut small round diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Quartz Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Satinated Quartz Ball measuring 17 mm in diameter surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter se...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamonds Gold Black Enamel 40 Cts Pear Shape Ruby Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 elements in 14 kt. white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,black enamel and small rou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
Both terminal ends of the bracelet are set with numerous sparkling old-European round diamonds totaling approximately 5 carats. The highly decorative strap-end of the bracelet also f...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Jade cabochon measuring 19x28mm surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...Th...
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Facny color Sapphire 5.0...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Black Onyx Ball measuring 18 mm in diameter surmounted by a Ruby Round Cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Turban Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Rubies & 0.5 Carat Natural Diamond
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stones: The three stones are bezel-set. The round ruby cabochons are about 0.12 carats each and the brilliant cut diamond is 0.50 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.