Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. It is very rare to find this intense and deep color in Cabochons.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
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 “Orient” Vintage Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Bubble & Emerald Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and seductive expression of color and craftsmanship, these exceptional Bochic “Orient” earr...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Large Intaglio Glass Ruby & Pearl Twisted Wire Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
) (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - 3.7mm each (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 7.5mm (approx.)
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal ✦ Gemstone Cut: Oval Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.47 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Mozambique Ruby ✦ Gemstone...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k 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
Bochic “Orient” Vimtage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
At its center rests a captivating natural cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 7.50 carats, glowing with deep, velvety red tones and a smooth, luminous surface that enhances its natu...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Rose Gold Ladybug Brooch with Cabochon Ruby and Rosé Diamonds
Located in Napoli, IT
Refined figurative brooch in the shape of a ladybug, made of 18K rose gold, an example of fine jewelry with vintage taste and strong decorative value. The body of the insect is embe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons and brilliant cuts , showcasing pastel colors and pink tones.
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Armed Shiva Brooch in 18K Gold with Turquoise, Ruby, Enamel & Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
At its center sits an oval cabochon turquoise (~14x10mm), surrounded by 53 brilliant and single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.22 carats.
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 26.4ctw Ruby Emerald Diamond Handmade Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the ruby. Stock Number: MK-970385646 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235400709 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double C...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blooming Radiance: 1940’s Ruby and Diamond Floral Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
At the heart of these earrings lie eleven cabochon rubies, totaling approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 1,50 carats Natural Diamonds - 0.45 carats This Ring is from the "Orient"...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch with Ruby Eyes, Circa 1960, UK
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistical...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Star Ruby Solitaire Open Sides Hand Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - Natural Surface Reaching Inclusions - 13.5x14mmx12.7mm - 26ct (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...
Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 105 Ct Natural Oval Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Pendant, Sleeping B
Located in New York, NY
GIA Report 6223835231 Natural Turquoise Vintage Huge 105 Ct Natural Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Pendant white shiny dots in the picture is just the reflection from...
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 6.57 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Moon Stone and Ruby Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring features a bright cabochon cat's eye moonstone set in the center of a vintage ring with rubies around the center.
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Shell Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, Made in Italy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The structure is hollow, allowing for volume without excessive weight. A cabochon ruby is set to one side within a smooth bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions - Finger Size (UK) = P (EU) = 57 (US) = 8 Weight: 18.00 grams Cabochon Ruby - Cut: Oval cabochon Origin: Thailand Quantity of stones: 1 Approx.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons and brilliant cuts , showcasing pastel colors and pink tones.
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 2.50 Carat Burma Ruby 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning Art Decô design ring, so chic and refined, in 18k gold with a cabochon cut Burma ruby of 2,50 carats , and diamonds in baguettes and round brilliant cut of 1,20 carats,F/VS.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian 14K Gold Panther Link Bracelet with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Italian-made bracelet in 14K yellow gold showcases a regal panther link design, adorned with a trio of bezel-set cabochon gemstones: a 0.75-carat emerald, a 1-carat ru...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earclips, 1970s
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
At the center of each earring rests a luminous oval blue sapphire cabochon, framed by brilliant round white diamonds and accented by vibrant cabochon emeralds and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Carved Amethyst Ruby Handmade Pendant, Lynn Kathyrn Miller, Lynn K Designs
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand fabricated by Lynn Kathyrn Miller of Lynn K Designs, this timeless one of a kind pendant harkens back to the Byzantine era. This unique hand fabricated pendant consists of a p...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gia Certified 78.67 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond Bombe 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its heart lies a breathtaking 78.67-carat round cabochon star ruby, certified by GIA (Report No. 2205820791), showcasing a mesmerizing star effect that shifts gracefully with the ...
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Tiger Ring with Ruby Eyes, 1980
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It is gently used and in great shape. This ring boosts Ruby eyes and an Emerald Crown on his head. The Rubies and Emerald are Cabochon cut and the stripes are in really good shape,...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,999Sale Price|37% Off
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 2.01 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Ruby = 1.76 Carat 16 Diamonds = 0.25 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons weighing 36 carats, showcasing pink, blue, and cream tones.
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold 2.29ctw Star Ruby Diamond Dangle Drop Pendant Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 8.6x7.2mm - 2.25ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,017Sale 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
18K Gold Josephine Baker Banded Agate Signet Ring with Enamel and Rubies
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold ring features the image of Josephine Baker, beautifully carved into a grey-blue banded agate intaglio. Part of our signature collection, we were intrigued by the compos...
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons weighing 36 carats, showcasing pink, blue, and cream tones.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 3.93 carat oval cabochon-cut purplish red ruby with no heat treatment in 18K yellow gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Panther Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Two small marquise cut emeralds measuring approx. 3mm x 1.5mm are set into the eyes (note: small chips to one emerald). Cabochon cut ruby measures 4mm x 3.5mm. The beautifully de...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Antique Bird Sign Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold sign post featuring a swinging shield shaped sign centering a silver quail appliqué Accented by scrolling silver supports and bead set rose cut diamonds throughout...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Earrings with Moon Quartz, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires & Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Moon quartz 13 carats approx. Emeralds 0.15 carat approx. Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Sapphires 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. 18 kyg bu...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Victorian GIA 2.50 carat Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian ruby and diamond ring is a romantic antique design from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified oval double cabochon ruby weighing approximately 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcrafted 18K Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby "Turtle" Cocktail Ring A Turtle shaped cocktail ring finely handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold by expert artisans ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
AUSTRIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Fire-Enamel Flying Pigeon In Sterling With Ruby In Box
Located in Miami, FL
Materials: .800 silver, fire enamel and ruby. Ruby: The eye of the pigeon is mount in an inlaid setting, with 1 round cabochon cut of a natural vivid red ruby.
Ruby, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Italian 8.25ct Dyed Quartz, Turquoise and Ruby Yellow Gold Rabbit Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The body of the rabbit is embellished with an impressive 8.25ct cabochon cut dyed quartz. This exceptional brooch incorporates a 0.08ct round faceted cut ruby representing the eye, ...
Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.0 Carat No Heat Ruby 3.90 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond earrings hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 KT gold, 1935 ca Charming geometric design combined with earth mined gemstones create drama and style in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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.