18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight : 3,6 gr Total diameter : 2,55 cm Total Width with pin length: 3 cm Thickness : 1 cm Condition : Very Good - antique Material : 18K yellow gold - half pearls - rose...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Circa, 1930, with French assay mark. Signed Lacloche. Dimensions: 1.2" x 2" (3.04cm x 5.08cm).
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded silver, pique-à-jour enamel, rub...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Dragonfly brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Style: Edwardian Creator: Unknown, possibly French Price: $22,500
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art-Deco Platinum & 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art-Deco ring marrying cool platinum with warm 18K yellow gold accents, centered by a 1.00-carat old-cut diamond. The antique diamond sits in a raised scalloped bezel fram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with the exquisite beauty of this 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet. A harmonious blend of vibrant gemstones and brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 18k Yellow and Green Gold Art Nouveau Brooch, in a very stylized period theme of A beautiful flowing haired woman, surrounded by different themes of nature and further set...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Charming J. LaCloche Elephant Clip
By LaCloche
Located in Riverdale, NY
Playful LaCloche Elephant Clip Brooch from the 1950's in 18k gold with gem stones. Charming rendition of a pebble finished elephant with calibre cut sapphires across his blanket edge...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Red Gems White Stones 18 Karat Rose Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Each piece of jewelry is checked and repolished by our French workshop, controlled by our expert before being shipped: metal, gem, structure... and presented in a neat and qualitativ...
Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Located in Long Island City, NY
The son of a jeweler, he moved to France with his family when he was a child. He set out on his own at the age of eighteen, the same time as the onset of World War II.
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
Chaumet 4 Rigid Bracelets in Yellow Gold and Precious Stones
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
Internal dimensions of each bracelet: oval 5.6 wide x 4.8 high Length: 16.5 cm Width: 5 mm One Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet signed Chaumet Gross Weight: 16 g One Bracelet in yell...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Jewels of a Rajah" Musical Brooch Description: This charming Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the iconic Minaudière series The Jewels of Rajah Brooch is in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones. The front section...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon necklace 18k yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the stunning Le Baiser du Dragon necklace by Cartier. This masterpiece is crafted from 18k yellow gold, showcasing a harmonious blend of opulen...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Pisces Zodiac Sign Pendant with Gemstones
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Yellow Gold Pisces Zodiac Sign Pendant is a stunning and intricately crafted piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and charm. Crafted from high-quality 18kt yellow gold, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum With 6.04 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: The charms are mounted in French pave flush setting, with 68 mixed cuts of diamonds, with a combined weight of about 2.72 Carats, white colorless F color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendants d'oreilles fin du 19ème siècle en forme d'oiseau en perles et rubis
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendants d'oreilles anciens en or 14 carats (585 millièmes) et argent de la fin du 19ème siècle, formés d'une dormeuse en forme de boule rehaussée d'émail rouge et ivoire, retenant u...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Belle Époque 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cat Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Antique French cat brooch, dates to the 1880s, Belle Époque period. The brooch features two charming silver cats, each encrusted with grain set rose cut diamonds totalling 0.60 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Silver 18 Karat Gold Jeweled Mid Century Cosmetic Case w Original Box
By Boucheron
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Further enhancing this first class vanity piece are five 2mm pink ruby cabochons which are symmetrically placed within the gold scroll design.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Luxury Necklace gemstone's in 14k yellowgold
Located in Berlin, BE
Embark on a dreamlike journey with this exquisite tutti frutti necklace, meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. This captivating piece features 11 stunning gemstones, each cut in t...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
luxury tutti frutti bracelet with gemstones in yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the dreamlike allure of this stunning bracelet, crafted with meticulous detail in 14k yellow gold. This captivating piece features 11 exquisite gemstones, including rubies...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, G color, VS clarity, accented by Old European cut Diamonds and French cut Rubies. Circ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Multi Green Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Gold Dragonfly Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Accent Gemstones III Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 2 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.10 Carat (approx.)
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel American Indian Zuni FW 1993 Poured Gripoix Glass Pendant Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
FW 1993 France, Signed. Karl Lagerfeld era. Pearls 25", approx 12mm size.
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Chanel Goossens Byzantine Cruciform Brooch
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Of gilt cruciform filigrees and square jelly cut cabochon stones in emerald and ruby pate de verre. Early French trombone clasp. 1960s.
Bronze
Louis Rousselet Flower Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet pate de verre and faux pearl signature flower brooch of gilt metal stem and opaline and faux ruby leaves. 1930's France. Excellent Condition.
Gilt Metal
Deco Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art deco french ruby and faux pearl pate de verre necklace designed with alternating ruby and pearl beads, terminating in two elephant pate de verre charms.
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Art Deco Fluted Emerald and Paste Bracelet
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel French art deco paste bracelet of fluted, flawed pate de verre "emerald" beads with sterling paste caps and ruby glass rondeles.
Sterling Silver
Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The marquise-shaped silhouette is framed with rich, French-cut rubies, creating a vibrant contrast and a striking geometric harmony.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 8 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. in total) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond and Emerald Marquise Shape Art Deco Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A round diamond at the center, elegantly framed by French-cut rubies in a classic marquise shape. A second halo of sparkling diamonds surrounds the emerald, enhancing the brilliance...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Minimalist Sideboard With Rounded Edges In High Gloss Red Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
Finish as shown: RAL 3003 – Ruby Red A French cleat wall attachment system is provided for secure installation.
Stainless Steel
New Oscar de la Renta Runway F/W 2014 Lace Red Black Belted Skirt Suit US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Lace Belted Skirt Suit F/W 2014 - Last Oscar De La Renta Collection Created Maestro by Himself !!! US size - 6 Amazing French Lace in Ruby Red Color Combined T...
New Oscar De La Renta Runway F/W 2014 Lace Red Black Jacket Belted Blazer US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Lace Belted Jacket Blazer F/W 2014 - Last Oscar De La Renta Collection Created Maestro by Himself !!! US size - 6 Amazing French Lace in Ruby Red Color Combined...
$507Sale Price|40% Off
3.6x5 Ft Vintage One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Tulu Wool Rug with Ram’s Horn Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
It has a lively color palette of deep ruby red, grass green and french rose pink and features a bold design of linked ram's horn motifs representing strength and perseverance with a ...
Wool
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Canadian Snowboarder
Located in Boca Raton, FL
At the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan, Snowboarding became an official Olympic event.30 France's Karine Ruby was the first ever to win an Olympic gold medal for Woman's S...
Acrylic
A French Ruby And Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
A French ruby and diamond bombe ring, the central row pave-set with eight-cut diamonds, set between two rows of calibre-cut rubies, within two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
An Late 19th Century French Ruby and Diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Late 19th Century French Ruby and Diamond bracelet, consisting of seven openwork gold plaques of scrolling foliate design, each embellished with a round faceted ruby and three sma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond bar brooch, the thirty-six calibre-cut rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.4 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle-Époque Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle-Époque ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, set to an openwork quatrefoil design cluster surround of calibr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.8 carats, vertically set between a white and a grey pearl, accompanied by...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pair of Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style ruby and diamond cufflinks, each cufflink consisting of two links, each with rectangular domed matt platinum centre, one set with three baguette-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the central oval faceted ruby weighing 3.88 carats, accompanied by report stating its origin to be from Mogok, Burma, set between two triangu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut diamonds, the abdomen set wit...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
A car brooch by Guy de Vadimon for Citroen
Located in London, GB
A gem-set onomatogram car brooch by Guy de Vadimon for Citroen, the brooch consisting of letters in the form of a stylized 1928 Citroen Coupe, set through-out with baguette-cut and f...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body is a gold spring terminating to a natural pearl, the eyes set with two cabochon-cut rubies, the wings set with two oval-shaped rub...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gun Patina Ruby Necklace Earring Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gun patina chain link necklace and clip-on earring set embellished with ruby crystals. Embossed YSL Made in France. NECKLACE indicative measurements : ad...
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.