$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
19 ct Natural Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Halo Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of high jewelry earrings featuring two outstanding natural oval cabochon rubies from Burma (Myanmar), certified and confirmed with no heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Fleur De Lis Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by royal symbolism, this Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Fleur De Lis Ring exudes timeless grace. A vivid ruby sits at the center, framed by delicate diamonds that add refine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Cuff Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons and brilliant cuts , showcasing pastel colors and pink tones.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka – 124 Carats Natu...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 16.00 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carats This Ring is from ...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Tourmalines Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Tourmalines Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 1.00 carats Natural Multi Tourmalines - 2.00 carats This Ring is from the "Capri" tr...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Luxurious 18K & 24K Gold Cuff with Greenland Rubies & Diamonds by Victor Velyan
By Victor Velyan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in the elegance of this extraordinary bracelet, a masterful creation by the renowned designer Victor Velyan. This opulent piece features a stunning array of Greenland rubies,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Solange Azagury-Partridge Ruby and 18k Gold Two Finger Heart Ring, 2002
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon ruby and 18 karat yellow gold double finger ring, by Solange Azagury-Partridge, 2002.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a detachable quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural ru...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chrysoprase with Ruby, Diamond and Tsavorite Lobster Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chrysoprase 9.72 carats with Ruby 5.75 carats, Diamond 1.42 carats and Tsavorite 0.14 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 56 To...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Hallmarked with distinctive Estonian 56 hallmarks used between 1919 -1924 : , "EW + flower" (Eesti Wabariik/Estonian Republic) and initials of maker. Natural cabochon cut Ruby Ø 5.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Enamel and Ruby Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Enamel rose cut Diamond and cabochon Ruby Ring. Blue and green enamel, diamond and ruby total about 2.75 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Rare GIA Certified 7.91 No Heat Afghanistan Ruby 18K Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring features a beautiful and large cabochon NO HEAT RUBY that is from Afghanistan. The ruby is a must see with it's superior and mesmorizing red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires & Ruby Honey Sapphire Blue Sapphire Green Sapphire Red Ruby White Topa...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
3.04 Carat Star Ruby No-Heat Burma & Diamond 18K Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: US 7.5 (Adjustable) Weight: 11.23 grams Shank: Split Shank Center Gemstone Details: Type: Natural Star Ruby Carat: 3.04...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Turquoise Ruby Diamond Clip Earrings in the Style of VCA 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A bold and finely constructed pair of Mid-Century French bombé clip earrings, pavé-set with vibrant turquoise cabochons, circular cabochon rubies, and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mughal Hinged Bracelet Bangle in 6ct Yellow Gold with Rubies and Pearls
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
An exquisite example of Mughal craftsmanship, this vintage hinged bracelet bangle is a truly remarkable statement piece. Meticulously crafted from 6ct yellow gold, it features an int...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Red Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz gemstone in a drop cut. The piece is adorned with a natural red ruby, weighing 0.9 ca...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,079Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Cat Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 2.20 Carats of Oval Cabochon Cut and Cabochon Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Modern Round Cut Rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby & Enamel Leopard Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold 17.7 Grams
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb Ruby & Enamel Leopard Cufflinks in 18K Yellow Gold 17.7 Grams Total Weight An exquisite and iconic design by David Webb, these vintage Leopard cufflinks are masterfully c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is designed in a domed shape, with honeycomb shaped settings for the round Rubies, leading into a star pattern of oval, round and cabochon Emeralds, oval Sapphires, round brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Candy Natural Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings 18K, Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in 18K gold and silver, this exquisite earring features an extraordinary ensemble of natural Ruby and Sapphire cabochons totaling around 20 carats.
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
18k Gold Ruby Black & White Diamond 41" Beveled Cable Link Ball Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Rubies - Rondell Cabochon Cut - Purplish Red Color - 6.3mm to 7.8mm (approx.) (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Faceted Rondell Cut - Black Color - 4....
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond And Ruby Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A row of brilliant round-cut diamonds frames the centerpiece—a stunning pear-cut cabochon ruby—creating a dramatic contrast of color and texture.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Duties… 18...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Blue Topaz Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 31 carats approx. Ruby 0.05 carat approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition Expertly crafted in 18 karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby 9.00 Carat Natural White Topaz 3.00 Carat This Ring is ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Jadeite Pendant Necklace with Diamond & Ruby
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Set in 18k rose gold combined with three princess cut rubies and striking diamonds. This necklace is sure to help you make a statement.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro-Inspired 13.91 Carat Burmese Ruby Sugarloaf Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Commandingly centered is a monumental 13.91-carat Burmese ruby, expertly carved into a rare, high-domed sugarloaf cabochon.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and highly detailed 18K yellow gold Etruscan Revival ring embodies wonderful style, quality materials, and exquisite workmanship. One oval cabochon natural ruby, probab...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Miss Match 18k Yellow/White Gold Moonstone Cabs Rubies Sapphires Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
One earring is made in 18k yellow gold with cabochon moonstone center and ruby baguettes on the sides.
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Sapphire Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
At the center sits a striking natural ruby weighing approximately 19.00 carats, presented in a luminous cabochon cut that reveals deep, saturated crimson tones with remarkable depth ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Multi Colors Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Diamond Scavia Unique 18K White Gold Ring
By Scavia
Located in Fairfax, VA
27 Carats of Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls Beautiful, Unique Shapes & Cuts, including carved leaf-shapes, cabochons, beads, rounds. 18K White Gold 26.70 Grams Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi-Color Gemstone Bangle 18K Gold & Silver 950 – Open/Close Hinge Wi...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Bangle 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons and brilliant cuts , showcasing pastel colors and pink tones.
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Gold Multicolor Cabochon Gemstone and Diamond Maltese Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A substantial 18k yellow gold eight pointed combination brooch/pendant with a large center cabochon emerald, and four each of smaller cabochon blue sapphires and cabochon rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.0 Gram Natural Opal Ruby Statement Ring Size 6.5 Size 6.5 Center Opal 5mm by 7mm, sides 4.5 mm round sides 11mm wide & 21 mm long on top 14K yellow gol...
Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold
12 Carat Green Onyx 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro to Art Deco 12 Carat Green Onyx and 4.5 Carat Carved Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Green Onyx cabochon cut gem, also...
Ruby, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 1950s 18 Carat Ruby Gold and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 1950s 18K Gold and Diamond Statement Ring A bold and iconic piece from the 1950s, this David Webb ring exemplifies the brand’s legendary craftsmanship and distinctive des...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,500Sale Price|21% Off
Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive custom made ring featuring a large cabochon pear shaped emerald surrounded by prong set cabochon rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s American In Good condition, no damage, no missing stones 3.8 gram 1.5 inch long 3/4 inch wide
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & White Opal Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural White Opal Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Cabochon Ruby 4.00 Carat Natural Oval Shapes Rubies 2.00 Carat Nat...
Ruby, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Circa 80
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carat...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,835Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color 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.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Owl Bird Ring Lapis Lazuli Ruby Retro Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The owl has five gorgeous Lapis Lazuli cabochons for feathers. The eyes are two round fire engine red Rubies.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Bangle Cuff
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare matching pair of Boucheron two-tone 18-karat gold bangles featuring the Maison's iconic fluted rock crystal terminals accented with richly colored cabochon sapphires, rubies, ...
Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Go...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 21 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Fancy Sapphire Bracelet - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Beautiful and Classic Italian sensibility Red Natural Ruby Oval Shape Cabochon 5 Carats ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certifi
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Natural Center Ruby - 8.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 12.00 Car...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 70 Carats Ruby & Multi Gem Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
It features natural gems cabochons and brilliant cuts , showcasing pastel colors and pink tones.
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Tapered Baguette cut and Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
18 Carat yellow Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1950-60 4 Cabochon Rubies and 5 Diamonds, the central one is bigger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker 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.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamonds And A Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The center jade is crowned with a striking cabochon ruby, adding a burst of vibrant color and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sugar Loaf Cut Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.61 carats with Brown Diamond 1.39 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 13.04 grams "We first opened ...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,085Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies 20,00 Carats Natural Fancy Sapphire, Ruby, Tourmaline, Peridot 9.00 Carats This Bangle is...
Ruby, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Opal, Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 2.56 carats, Ruby 1.22 carats with Brown Diamond 1.32 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors i...
Brown Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Tourmaline Jade Aquamarine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker 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, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 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.