$260Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar.
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Ruby Cabochons Cts 0.88 Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted to elegantly wrap around your finger, this ring showcases mesmerizing overlapping lines adorned with 10 Ruby Cabochons, totaling 0.88 carats, and accentuated by 38 dazzling R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$225Sale Price|37% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar.
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
7.91 Carats Pear-Shaped Ruby Cabochon in Platinum Pendant and Earring Set
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
What a wonderful matched set of Rubies and Diamonds in Platinum! Pendant Features Pear-shaped Ruby Cabochon weighing 7.91 Carats Accent Diamond weighing 0.20 Carats ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Green Granat Heart Necklace with Star Ruby Cabochon and Citrine Original Design
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
This Art work will be made from 18 kt yellow gold, green granat heart shape stone, star ruby cabochon cut and citrine pear cut The owner will discuss with the designer all the detail...
Citrine, Ruby, Star Ruby
2.07ctw Ruby Cabochon and 0.63ctw Diamond Unique Chevron Stacking Band Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.07ctw Ruby Cabochon and 0.63ctw Diamond Unique Chevron Stacking Band Ring Platinum PT900 9g+ V1154 ♥ The item measures 15.4 mm in length (North South direction), 20.4 mm in width...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Cabochon with Uncut Diamonds Enamel Ring Handcrafted in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A natural pink Ruby Cabochon set in 22k Gold with uncut diamonds all around making a beautiful cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
78.50 Carat Natural Ruby Cabochons and White Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful chandelier earring, it comprises of natural ruby cabochons weighing 78.50 carat, accented by white diamonds weighing 6.71 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,929 / set
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Pink Ruby Cabochon Stackable Ring Handmade in 22 Karat Matte Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Natural pink Ruby Cabochon delicately set in 22K matte finish yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cabochon Cts 2.63 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning piece showcases a 2.63-carat ruby cabochon, glowing with rich, velvety red tones that symbolize love, courage, and vitality.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$9,500
W 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 0.6 in
Ruby Cabochons, carved Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby Cabochons is 3.19 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Intense Red Cabochon Ruby weighing 1.98 carat, with embellishment of White Diamonds on the shank weighing 0.63 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$117,649Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt Gold No Heat 6.15 Ct Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant 18 Kt. Gold No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon & Intense Fancy Diamonds Ring Ruby: Red, Cabochon cut, natural corundum, No heat Burmese Ruby 6.15 ct , Looks like Pigeon Blood !
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rendered in 18 karat yellow and white gold, the piece is centered by a captivating natural ruby cabochon of rich, medium red hue. The gemstone’s smooth, domed surface enhances its de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a yellow gold pendant bail on the top part.
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$650 / item
W 0.4 in L 3.04 in
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
42.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon, Pink Diamond, and Diamond Briolette Gold Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A unique jewel, it features a beautiful pair of ruby cabochons weighing 42.02 carats surrounded by a halo of white diamonds weighing 1.65 carats, with yellow diamond briolettes at th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING +CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8x10 mm. and a y...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Carved Amethyst Ball Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Melon cut Amethyst Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with a round Ruby cabochon of 8 mm. in diameter in the center is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank.
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$650
W 0.6 in L 1.26 in
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
Abstract Studio Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 3.5 Carat Ruby Cabochon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
It features a high-dome natural ruby cabochon (approximately 3.5 carats) embedded in a freeform openwork, multi-elevation band.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.83 in D 0.32 in L 1.86 in
Set in 18K Gold, 24.87 carats, Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Rubies is 24.87 carats. The Ruby cabochons are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower carved Natural Rock Crystal (White Quartz) of 30 x 25 mm size with in the center a Natural Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on...
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
COCKTAIL RING 6.00 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon & 1.15 CTW Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This is an elegant estate halo ring centered around a massive 6.00-carat natural ruby cabochon. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring weighs 6.9 grams and features a classic, lo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,931
H 2.76 in Dm 1.58 in
Fabergé Egg Object 18 K Yellow Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel Paillons Ruby Cabochon
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Egg Object of Art, 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloché Enamel with Paillons, Ruby Cabochon 0.75 ct This Fabergé egg, created around 1995 by the workmaster Victor Mayer, is a mas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 1.16 in
Mr. Frog 18kt gold, vivid green enamel and ruby cabochon pair of clip earrings
By Boris Lebeau
Located in New Orleans, LA
Frog 18kt gold , vivid green enamel and ruby cabochon pair of clip earrings. The frog motif has been exceptionally popular from the mid twentieth century to the present day.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
3.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Diamond Ring The ring is Platinum. The Cabochon Ruby is a 3.02 Carats There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring is a size 5.5, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$650
W 0.48 in L 2.76 in
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons 14k Gold Diamonds Enamel Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 oval Ruby Cabochons on top,then 2 white gold elements with diamonds and Green enamel to w...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Genuine Pink Opal Flower Oval Ruby Cabochon Solid 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Pink Opal Flower 33 mm. in diameter with in the center a Oval Ruby Cabochon size 8x10 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold shank.
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Banded Black Onyx Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Banded Black Onix melon cut Round Bead of 20 mm. in diameter and 16 mm. thick with in the center a round Ruby cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter set in solid 14 kt yellow gold is mounted...
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 15 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 15 Carat Ruby Cabochon measuring 11x15 mm. surrounded by 4 full cut diamonds and 2 Black Enamel bars at the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
$9,000
W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Set in 18K Gold, 15.48 cts, Mozambique Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby Cabochons is 15.48 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring 6.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The ruby is a cabochon cut, approximately 3.50 carats, good color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
68 Carats Hexagon Shape Rock Crystal Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with an Hexagon shape Natural Rock Crystal (Quartz) ,measuring 32 mm. x 22 mm x 10 mm. and weighing 68 Carats with a nice Oval Ruby Cabochon measuring 8 mm x 10 mm set i...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.99 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
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
Vintage 21 Ct Star Oval Natural Ruby Cabochon & 2.45 Ct Diamond Ring , Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Exact 21.01 Carat of natural Cabochon with star Ruby and 2.45 Ct of Baguettes and Round Diamond Ring Star Ruby Cabochon 21.01 Ruby is not red , it...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco Ruby Cabochon Suite
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco style necklace from the early 1940s with gilt curb links set with faux cabochon rubies. These strong architectural motifs emerged in the mid 1930's an...
$2,334Sale Price|20% Off
Birmania Cufflinks 18 Karat Rose Gold Star Ruby Cabochon
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Cufflinks rose 18kt rose gold gr. 8,90 cabochon star ruby. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn.
Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting. The ruby displays vivid red tones and is accented by bright w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Indian 22k Yellow Gold Graduated Ruby Cabochon Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (31) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - 7.81mm to 11.97mm Width (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size 8.25, top is 30mm x ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Graceful flower like halo ring showcasing a lively cabochon ruby surrounded by oval and round brilliant cut diamonds ( approx 0.4ct FG VS).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.51 Carats Ruby Cabochon Ring with a Diamond Halo
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - P, US - 8 5.51 Carats Cabochon Ruby - 11.3 x 9.4mm Band Width: 2.4mm
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with an oval cabochon-cut ruby measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm, with an estimated weight of approximately 2.25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Red Ruby Cabochon Statement Chunky US 6 Silver Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Red Ruby Cabochon Stone Statement Chunky Modernist Ring, Size 6, Silver Black Tone Very good condition.
Silver Plate
$5,580
W 0.91 in L 1.74 in
Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald Earrings Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 4.70 carats, Cabochon Ruby 2.11 carats and Cabochon Emerald 0.72 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 4.4 cm Total Weight: 26....
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Ruby Cabochon Double-Sided Cufflinks 14K Gold Bezel Set
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of craftsmanship and color, this pair of handcrafted ruby double-sided cufflinks showcases two 10mm round flat cabochon rubies paired with two 8mm cabochon rubies, ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$296Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.41 in L 0.49 in
New 2.28 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so cool. They make their own statement. The main stones are from Madagascar and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. They are oval cut stones a...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,850 / item
W 0.67 in L 0.6 in
Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.28 carats, Cabochon Emerald 0.77 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 6.98 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$18,800
W 1.46 in L 2.76 in
Ruby, Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 18.46 carats, Diamond 2.08 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.46 carat with Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.29 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Setting Width: 3.7 cm Length: 7.0 cm "Since w...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
15.5 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon on Bombé Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a centering 15.5 carat star ruby set on a sculpted gold and diamond bombé 14K yellow gold mounting making for a magical statement piece. The 93 round d...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.83 in W 0.6 in D 0.67 in L 0.83 in
Ruby Cabochon Studs Earring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
18k Solid Rose gold, This beautiful set features Round Ruby with diamonds .
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural Burma Ruby - Burma Star Ruby -No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural Burma Ruby Star Ruby No Heat Cabochon Gemstone 65.03 Carats 58 Pieces (For Jewelry Making)
Ruby, Star Ruby
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.