$1,718
W 0.67 in D 0.14 in L 0.83 in
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insides are beautifully
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Chrysoberyl and Ruby Snake Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful locket, intricately crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Heart Locket with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold and platinum heart shaped locket pendant with one compartment pavé set with old-cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Locket Charm Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in silver. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$3,605 / item
H 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in
14k Gold Heart Locket Charm Necklace with Rubies - Modern Design
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket
Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Treblant Bird Brooch and Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
yellow gold. A heart-shaped locket dangles freely below, also encrusted with rubies and diamonds, adding
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Heart-shaped, this antique yellow gold
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
Antique British or American Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Gold , ca. late 19th - early 20th century
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
heart-shaped diamond locket adorned with Florentine engraving. This handcrafted locket has 0.26 total
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gemstones Locket tops
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,955 / item
H 1.26 in W 1.11 in
Polished Heart Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold 14 Diamonds 0.14ct H VS 28 x 32 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished heart-shaped pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Hallmark Collection
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid 19th Century Snake Bracelet circa 1860
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gorgeous snake head decorated with Pearls and Ruby eyes and a heart locket hangs from its mouth. This is
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart-Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby heart-locket pendant from the collection of Bentley & Skinner
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Gold Heart with Stars Locket
Located in Houston, TX
. The pear shaped ruby bale is trimmed in old European cut diamonds. The locket hangs from a 18kt yellow
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18k yellow gold Heart locket pendant set with ruby and diamonds rose cut, with 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
product is available to ship to all 1stDibs destination countries. The Rose Gold Heart Surprise Locket is
Diamond, Rose Gold
Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
reveal a heart shaped ruby surprise inside. The bale of the locket contains 14 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 1.38 in W 0.83 in D 0.28 in
Heart Locket Turquoise Ruby Forget Me Not in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880-1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A sweet antique late Victorian heart pendant featuring a high relief forget me not in the centre
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Rare French Belle Époque Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Ruby Heart Locket
Located in Cape May, NJ
, inner removable heart insert, exterior diamonds and rubies. Era: Belle Epoque Hallmarks: Paris
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Heart Locket
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ruby & Diamond 18Kt White Gold Heart Locket Pendant with hinged bail and back. There are 30 Round
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Pearl Heart Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a romantic ruby and pearl set locket necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted
Pearl, Ruby
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Locket in 18k on Chain
Located in Wailea, HI
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond Locket in 18k One Heart Shaped Ruby Weighing .50 Carats Approximately
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Ruby And Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Portland, England
This charming antique Victorian heart ruby and pearl locket is crafted in 9ct yellow Gold. The
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1900s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique slim heart shaped locket set with a cushion ruby surrounded by rosecut diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fei Liu Gold Plated Silver 'Love' Inscribed Heart Locket with Inner Syn. Ruby
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
. The heart motifs of the Love Heart make for a much-loved gift for Valentine’s Day. This locket is
Ruby, Other, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Ruby and Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Locket Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
flower with turquoise petals and a ruby centre. On the other side of this pendant is a glazed locket
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.29 in W 0.74 in D 0.29 in Dm 0.74 in L 18 in
Antique 2.80 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.80 carat ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold heart
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Three Leaf Clover Heart Shaped Lockets Gold Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cloverleaf with three heart-shaped lockets rubies and yellow gold pendant circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Pendant 14k Gold. Beautiful hear locket with round cut Ruby
Ruby, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel, & Ruby Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Featuring Black Enamel Crosshatch Pattern & 28 Round Rubies
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart shaped locket with relief
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2.50 Carat Ruby Heart Locket Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co heart shape fine Ruby locket 14k rose gold cocktail ring. The top opens to hold a
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Wendy Brandes One-of-a-Kind Skull (inside) Gold Ruby Heart Locket Necklace
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Locket necklace opens and closes. Inside of the locket is a ruby-eyed skull. 18K yellow gold, satin
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Victorian 9ct Front and Back Gold Heart Locket With Pearls and Rubies
Located in Portland, England
A wonderful Victorian 9ct gold back & front seed pearl and ruby heart locket with a swallow will
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Gold Heart Padlock Locket
Located in New York, NY
. Further the heart is set with two rubies and an emerald, just precious pops of color that adds to the
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
.6 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Quadruple Heart Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's ruby heart pendant necklace. Four, 14k yellow gold 4 heart lockets that open and can
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fei Liu Gold Plated Silver 'Love' Inscribed Heart Locket with Inner Syn. Ruby
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
locket is inscribed with the word ‘love’ and features a secret heart-cut synthetic ruby. - Size (LxW
Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Big Heart Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Locket Style Pendant Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Big Heart Ruby Cabochon and diamond locket style pendant necklace includes a Burma no heat Ruby of
Spectacular Renaissance Revival Gold Heart Locket
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This gorgeous Victorian heart locket is perfectly made in warm-toned
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Pearl Sapphire and Ruby Set Heart Lockets
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
delicately set with a sapphire, pearl, and ruby respectively. The pearl and sapphire hearts also function as
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Gemset Repousse Heart Padlock Locket
Located in New York, NY
A charming Victorian repousse heart locket with padlock top set with emeralds and rubies, circa
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1930 Heart Pendant Picture Locket 583 14K Gold / 5.2 gr
Located in SE
Pendant / Locket made in early 1930s in Soviet Unionin solid 583 /14K Yellow Gold with floral hand
Ruby, 14k Gold
Important Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket
Located in London, GB
A Georgian REGARD and gold heart locket, the front set with pear shaped rubies, emerald, garnet
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Regency Turquoise Pearl Ruby Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptionally beautiful Georgian Regency Period heart locket. Both the front and back feature
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby Gold Antique Locket
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding antique large figural heart shaped double locket. Set with three exceptional faceted
Ruby, 15k Gold
Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold and Sterling Silver Heart Locket. Antique 18K Gold and Sterling Heart Locket set
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gemset Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Large 18K gemset heart locket; flower bezels, set with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Applied
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unique Ruby Sapphire Diamond Double Heart Locket Charm
Located in New York, NY
A unique charm with two hidden lockets. Two figural hearts, with star-cut center faceted diamonds
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart and Key Four Picture Ruby Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, 14k Gold
Heart Locket for Six Pictures
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed 14K gold heart locket with flower center. The flower has rubies and an emerald
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold Repousse Heart Locket
Located in New York , NY
14k gold Victorian heart shaped locket with a diamond, sapphire and ruby set in a raised leaf. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Heart Locket Ruby Paste, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold heart locket is Circa 1900. Set with a central Ruby which
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond Ruby Enamel 18ct Gold Heart Locket Pendant, circa 1830
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Georgian 18ct Yellow Gold heart locket pendant is Circa 1830. Set with a central
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Locket 18 Carat Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian 18ct Gold heart locket is, Circa 1880. The locket is fabulous, it
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Colored Gem Stone Heart Locket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow Victorian gold heart locket filled with colored gems! There are 4 old cut diamonds, four
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly beautiful antique heart locket, with a gem-set acrostic "Regard" and
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Heart Gemset Gold Locket for 6 Pictures
Located in New York, NY
Large and fabulous figural puffy heart locket. The heart is suspended within a triple shiny gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Regency Acrostic "Regard" Gemset Witches Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional Regency period Witches Heart pendant. It's got a locket compartment in the middle
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard “Key to My Heart” Locket Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. Dangling from the key are two further components: a “heart padlock” with locket compartment to the back and
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Ruby Snake Collar Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
turquoise cabochons and has striking ruby eyes, with a heart shaped locket drop hanging from jagged teeth
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket 1258FP2371
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Fabergé Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket 18k rose gold 1 ruby heart shape 0.56ct
Ruby, Rose Gold
Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace In 14K Gold & Ruby
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Heart Locket Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 1.35 ct Ruby Locket Necklace comes with a
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Locket for six pictures
Located in New York, NY
Large 14K heart shaped locket. Beautiful brushed gold finish with rubies on one side and sapphires
Ruby, Sapphire
4 Picture Heart Shape Locket
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold locket, comprised of 4 hearts each openning to hold a picture.Decorated with rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Large Gold DEAR Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional figural heart locket, for four pictures. 14K yellow gold with a textured satin finish
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Heavy 14k Gold Large Ruby Heart Photo Locket Pendant for Necklace 17.5g
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Details & Condition: Beautiful 14k solid gold Ruby Love heart photo locket pendant that dates from
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.79 in W 1.35 in D 0.3 in
La Triomphe 14 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Ruby Floral Love Heart Photo Locket
By La Triomphe
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Extremely rare La Triomphe 14K yellow gold love heart photo locket pendant. This particularly large
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 14k Gold Ruby Four Leaf Clover Love Heart Photo Locket Pendant Large 18+G
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
front of the locket has four hearts, each one opens to reveal a compartment that can be used as a
14k Gold
Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$928
H 1.16 in W 0.88 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front, Edwardian Heart Shaped Floral Paste Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately Explore the elegance of this stunning 9ct yellow gold Edwardian-era locket, a true...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant is a charming and sentimental piece of jewelry, designed to hold the memories of loved ones close. Crafted from 9 karat gold, the pendant...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Earrings 18ct Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 Elevate your elegance with these stunning 18ct gold cluster earrings. The captivating centre natural ruby is beautifully ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pietra Dura Locket from the late 19th Century set in 9K gold. Inlaid hardstones form a floral design in turquoise, alabaster and agate on an onyx base. Glass locket on back...
Onyx, 9k Gold
$10,950
W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 1.42 in
VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum & Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pendant watch designed by Verger Freres. This is a magnificent pendant-watch, created in Paris France by the Verger Freres company, back in the 1905. The pendant-watch ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold locket pendant in anchour old cut diamond designe on front with estimate weight of 2 carats and total gold weight 22 grams and 5cm lenght pendant is hall mar...
Piaget Protocole Jade Dial 18K Gold 25mm Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Vintage Piaget Protocole manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring square case with natural jade dial and Roman numeral markers. Black leather Piaget strap with gold-tone b...
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian five stone gypsy ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Each stone framed in its own little square with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Natural Seed Pearl Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Amethyst & Seed Pearl Heart Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing this exquisite 15ct gold Edwardian heart-shaped pendant, showcasing a stunning faceted amethyst heart ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
$870
H 4.5 in W 1.75 in L 24.5 in
Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous forma...
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$3,200
H 0.91 in W 0.48 in
Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1884 - 1916. Body in Silver finished with fine translucent Guilloche Cobalt Blue toned Enamel spread...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Superb Edwardian period marquise ring. Expertly crafted from 18k gold and platinum with carved gallery. The ring features a old cut marquise diamond in milgrain setting. This...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Victorian Heart Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Fob 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite 9ct rose gold Victorian heart seal fob is a true beauty to behold. Attached to a length of belcher link chain...
9k Gold, Rose 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.
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