$1,763Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamonds Necklace
Located in София, BG
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Necklace Gold color: Yellow Dimensions: 45cm in Length Total weight: 3.58 grams Set with: - Ruby Color: Red Cut: Heart Weight: 1.38 ct. - Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Riviera Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond ruby riviera necklace features a marvelously articulated 15.5” riviera of perfectly calibrated and homogeneous round diamonds suspending 9 diamonds each weighing 0.20 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Alternating Ruby and Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With its delicate design and luxurious materials, this necklace makes an unforgettable statement, bringing together the beauty of rubies and diamonds in a way that’s both classic and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Cabochon Gemstone & Diamond Heart Necklace This elegant 18K Gold Necklace is a vibrant composition of cabochon gemstones and diamonds, embodying luxury and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped White Diamond & Red Ruby Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This White Diamond and Red Ruby Pendant is a true marvel, steeped in history, having been crafted in the early 20th century. With a total weight of 8.28 grams, it features a harmonio...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$59,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Heart-Cut NO HEAT Ruby and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Romantic and refined ring centered by a GIA-certified natural ruby cut suggests a heart shape, weighing 2.36 carats, with a rich red color and excellent transparency. According to th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies, possessing a stunningly fine and vibrant red color, referred to as 'pigeon blood red', wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Synthetic Ruby And Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your elegance with our 14KT White Gold Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Drop Necklace. Featuring a synthetic pear-cut ruby adorned with a natural heart brilliant-cut diamond, surro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
3.50 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Diamonds Heart Pendant 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning 2.12 carat heart shape untreated Burma ruby with a rich pinkish red color, set in 18 karat gold with 15 round white diamonds totaling approximately 1.38cts H-SI1. This beaut...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Open Heart Pendant Necklace Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Rubies and Diamonds Ruby Count: 8 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.48 carats Ruby Color: Red Diamond Count: 8 Diamond Cut: Round Diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,243Sale Price|60% Off
Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Clock Pendant
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby heart clock pendant. The pendant features a heart clock motif which has round brilliant cut diamonds and rubies in a pave setting alternating arou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750Sale Price / item|30% Off
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Heart Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond at the center, nestled within a heart-shaped design, and framed by vibrant French cut ruby gemstones. The contrast between the sparkling diamond and rich rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Love Heart Snaffle Bit Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a snaffle bit for horse riding with a ruby love heart and a sapphire and diamond set bit. The charm is set with a fracture-filled ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS & GIA Certified 2 Ct Vivid Red Unheated Ruby Heart Bezel Set Necklace in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined necklace showcasing a 2.01 carat natural ruby, exquisitely cut in a romantic heart shape and set in a smooth bezel mounting crafted in 18K yellow gold. The cle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds and Rubies Heart 14 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Diamonds and Rubies Heart" is a captivating piece of jewelry characterized by its combination of precious gemstones and quality craftsmanship. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold,...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic double heart pendant dating back to the Victorian period. In this case, the frame as been crafted from yellow gold and showcases a lovely pairing of round fac...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Real Natural Diamond Heart Pendent Rubies 10k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cute diamond heart pendent. Approx. 3/4 carat total weight of natural genuine earth mined diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Afarin Collection Classic 3 Row African Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection Classic 3 Row African Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape Necklace Set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklac
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This 18k yellow gold emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond heart necklace is worn close to your heart, literally and emotionally.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Heart-Shaped Ruby Pendant Yellow Sapphire Bird Diamond Accents Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This charming and symbolic reversible pendant is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a heart-shaped natural ruby, radiating rich crimson hues and romantic allure. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Ruby & Diamond Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold pendant combines the passionate beauty of a ruby with the sparkling brilliance of diamonds in a charming heart dangle design. The centerpiece features a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
ANGARA Natural Ruby Infinity Heart Pendant with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond studded strip entwines with a lustrous metal strip to form an ornate infinity. Floating amid the graceful infinity is a heart-shaped bold red ruby in a prong setting. The s...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Heart Pendant on 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
A charming and romantic piece, this 14ct yellow gold pendant is crafted in a delicate heart shape and set with a sparkling natural diamond alongside two marquise-cut rubies. The rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
$4800 Rare Important 18KT Gold Ruby & Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT White Gold Diamond, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Heart-Shaped 0.80ct Ruby Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhancing its vivid crimson hue is a twinkling diamond studded at the end of the twist bale. The diamond lends a charming effect to this adorable ruby heart necklace pendant.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Gold - Weight: 66.9 grams - Setting: Bezel, C...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Gemstones Heart Necklace Slide Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Gemstones Heart Necklace, Tsavorite, Rubies, Tanzanite, Pink and Blue Sapphire Pendant, 14K Gold Slider This very different large estate pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 14k G...
Angara Natural Heart-Shaped Ruby Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A heart-shaped ruby is highlighted by a halo of glistening diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by an 18-inch slender ball chain, secured with a classic spring ring clasp, this exquisite piece not only encapsulates beauty and craftsmanship but also ignites the imagi...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$519,860Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Adler Genève Set 18 kt. Yellow Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet With GRS Certificate Necklace Ruby: Natural Siam Ruby, vivid red, Brilliant / step cut, heart sha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Modern Gold Heart Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely, petite, heart pendant is deftly set with eight brilliant cut diamonds and with eight natural rubies. Total approximate diamond weight is .35ct and total approximate ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with .99 carats ruby and .73 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Pendant - 10k Round .32ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Color: White Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
"No Heat heart shape ruby weighing 2.09 cts Measuring (7.91x9.43x2.86) mm Diamonds weighing .25 cts Diamonds are H VS2-SI1 Set in 18k white gold necklace 18 inch"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made Heart Pendant with Diamond & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Pendant *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint ( Like New ) *Ruby's: 1.40ctw *Diamond's: 1.25ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: F *Dimension: *Length: 22.4mm *Length with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Birthstone Diamond Heart Choker White Enamel 14K Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this signature heart necklace features a vibrant pavé heart of natural rubies, enhanced by contrasting oxidized detailing and framed by a luminous wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
ME&RO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Necklace Size 18"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 17 mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: 0.02 CT Color H-L Clarity SI1 - I1 and Ruby Hal...
18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I2 Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ctw...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo V1210
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Clip-On Enhancer Bail Go On Any Necklace V1210 ♥ The overall setting measures 15mm wide, 18.8mm in length w/ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Stefan Hafner 18KT YG Diamond .62CT Ruby .19CT. Pendant Gift Box Charm Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. The sweet gift box is designed with a diamond bow and diamond flower motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 26.58 Carat Burma Ruby & 18.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Complementing the rubies are a total of 414 round brilliant diamonds, weighing 17.85 carats, meticulously set in heart-shaped patterns to harmonize with the ruby elements of the neck...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One heart for life .This is the new collection of "La Fleur Jewels" For this new collection we will fix the price and after deduct the cost .One part of profit will donate to the hos...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Rock Crystal Ruby Amethyst Onyx Bead Necklace 19” 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A one-of-kind necklace done in 18K gold and pave set with approximately 4.80cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 round and baguette diamonds.
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Heart Floral Design Pendent, Set with Rubys Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Heart Pendant 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990’s Pretty Little Vintage Heart Shaped Pendant. Floral Design, Set with Ruby's, Emeralds & Diamond Stones. Pendant Measures Ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
.34 Carat Natural Fancy Color Heart Diamond Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.34CT Natural Fancy Brown Heart cut diamond necklace. Vs-2 Clean Clarity, Fully transparent.
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant. This charming heart shaped pendant is composed of two hearts, one set within the other and both freely a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Carat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is include chain 19 inches.The chain is so exclusive .It can adjust the length form 14-19 inches by pull the round button .The another special thing for this necklace is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice Heart pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in day time and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Ruby Knotted Heart Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal And Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation: NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$120Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Heart Love Pendant Gift for Valentine
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Heart Love Pendant Gift for Valentine in sterling silver studded with oval cut ruby and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One heart for life .This is the new collection of "La Fleur Jewels" For this new collection we will fix the price and after deduct the cost .One part of profit will donate to the hos...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,206Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Theo Fennell Diamond Ruby Heart Lips Charm 18 Karat White Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
A vintage Theo Fennell diamond and ruby heart lips charm pendant in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Heart Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.26 carats with Diamond 0.27 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 4.37 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Ruby and Diamond Three-Dimensional Heart Pendant in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking 3D pendant is beautifully designed as a sculptural heart, giving it a bold presence when worn. The front is masterfully pavé set with vibrant rubies, totalling approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant - 18k Oval 5.23ctw Ribbon Heart MIlgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.64ctw Cut: Oval, Pear, & Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .59ctw C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi "Universe" Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Pendant, from Sacchi’s "Universe" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest tech...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Augis 18k Gold Heart Halo Love Token Medal Ruby Diamond 24mm
By A. Augis
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This is not your typical "Médaille d’Amour." This exceptional vintage French masterpiece, crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold by the prestigious House of Augis, stands out for its ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.