18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice Heart pendant with necklace .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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...
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
$1,515 / item
W 0.24 in L 18 in
Natural Prong Set Heart Ruby Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Prong Set Heart Ruby Chain Necklace Girlfriend Gift in 18K Gold studded with heart cut ruby set in prong setting. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual l...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Angara Natural Heart-Shaped Ruby Pendant with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sparkling diamonds create a striking contrast against the purplish red gem. Intricate heart patterns along the sides add detail to this 14K Solid Gold three-prong set classic rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,864
W 0.99 in L 1.38 in
18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The structure of this open-heart marvel is brilliantly adorned with 30 round, vivid red rubies, each meticulously enhanced to showcase its fiery hue.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Ruby
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
2.20ct Natural Red Ruby Diamond Open Heart Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Open Heart Common Prong Loves & Sparkles. 1ct. Natural Round Diamonds & 1.20ct Natural Red Ruby Heart necklace. Diamonds: Full cut and Brilliant G-color, Vs-2 clarity Rubies, B...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Square 5.20ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.20ctw Cut: Square Total Carats: 5.20ctw Style: Locket Theme: Heart, Love Measureme...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Jade Rubies 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A large round yellow gold pendant, its setting consists of openwork gold wires and is adorned in the center with a heart-shaped ja...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.75 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Dangle Heart Necklace 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Heart Necklace Bead set, Sparkling Brilliance. .15ct. natural round ruby Clean Clarity, Vivid Red. .60ct. Natural diamonds. G color Vs-2 clarity 18Kt yellow...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
3.36 Carat Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 3.36Ct ruby and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold heart brooch and 18k yellow gold chain; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impres...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Pendant - 14k Marquise & Round .36ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Marquise & Round Color: Pinkish Red Total Carats: .36ctw Style: Solitaire...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Locket Charm Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in silver. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Boivin Mid-Century Rock Crystal Ruby Emerald Heart-Shaped Pendant
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pendants like this mid-century colored stone example by Boivin are extremely popular at the moment and on trend, suspended from attractive long gold chains. They're easy to w...
Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,298
H 0.17 in W 0.6 in L 0.75 in
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
$1,710
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 floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400
H 0.63 in W 0.63 in L 7.49 in
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
2.58 Carat Natural Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Heart Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby & Diamonds Heart Necklace Sharing / Common prong, Max. Brilliance 1.56ct. natural round ruby Full faceted rounds, clean clarity and transparent. Vivid Reds 1.02ct. N...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,350
W 0.48 in D 0.44 in L 0.95 in
French Rabbit Heart Magician Hat 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a magician’s top hat set with eight round rubies, containing a moving rabbit holding a ruby heart. Stamped with the eagl...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Ruby Birthstone Heart Pendant White Enamel 14 Karat Gold by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
From the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection Inspired by the feeling of love, comfort, and belonging, the "Home Is Where Your Heart Is" Collection celebrates the memories, mile...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
$6,770
W 1.11 in D 0.08 in L 1.5 in
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
Charles Krypell 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.22 Carat Ruby Heart Pendant
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell Jewelry is a New York Based fine jewelry brand that became internationally known for its exquisite use of color, novel designs, and outstanding craftsmanship. This 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.56 in L 1.03 in
14K Gold Natural Ruby Pearl Vintage Style Heart Pendant and Earrings Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
A charming vintage-style heart pendant and earring set that captures timeless romance and elegance. Adorned with natural rubies, the vibrant red hues beautifully contrast with the so...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace in Invisible Setting
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice Heart pendant which is a special design by put a little heart shape diamond inside the heart pendant .We put in left hand side like our human heart.The techniqu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$937Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.56 in L 1.03 in
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby and Pearl Edwardian Style Heart Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
A charming Edwardian-style heart pendant that captures timeless romance and elegance. Adorned with natural rubies, the vibrant red hues beautifully contrast with the soft luster of d...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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 Carat 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
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace 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 .One part of profit will donate to the hospital for construction and buying the medical de...
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 Description: Featuring an intricate heart design, this 14K Solid Gold pendant is all about love.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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
Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Heart Pendant - 10k Round .88ctw Love Wreath
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .5ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Ca...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.5 in L 0.6 in
925 Sterling Silver Genuine Ruby Studded Heart Pendant Gift for Mom Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Ruby Studded Heart Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract c...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$240 / item
W 0.85 in L 0.89 in
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
$2,242
H 1.3 in Dm 0.99 in
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
$1,436
W 0.63 in D 0.04 in L 0.75 in
Augis More Than Yesterday Heart 18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Love Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, enamel and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a lin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Lacroix Ruby Emerald Turquoise Heart Sapphire Amethyst Tassel Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Luxury Red Ruby Heart Love Turquoise Beads Emerald Sapphire Green Blue Yellow Purple Amethyst Circle Round Oval Square Water Drop Crystals Tassel Pendant Br...
Silver Plate
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
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
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
Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Star of Love Ruby Pendant Openwork Hearts 3cm
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
A stunning and substantial vintage French sentimental pendant, capturing the romantic spirit of the mid-20th century. Crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, this large 3cm medallion ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,163
W 0.63 in D 0.12 in L 0.67 in
French Je T'aime Flower Heart 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Love Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold love letter charm pendant designed as a convex heart with an engraved flower set with a natural untreated ruby weighing approximately 0.10 carats ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Heart Pendant Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Flower
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare antique Heart motif French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 2.00 Carat total weight
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow & White Gold Invisible set Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant 2.00 Carat total weight, on a 14k yellow gold 16 inch snake chain. *Motivated to Sell - Please make a Fair Offer*...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,021
W 0.79 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Heart White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Love Heart White Beaded Pearls Cabochon Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
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
$3,021
W 0.71 in L 16.93 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Heart White Pearls Rectangle Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Heart Love White Beads Pearls Rectangle Circle Crystals Cabochon Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
$2,225
W 0.52 in D 0.21 in L 0.71 in
0.41 Carat Diamond/0.41 Carat Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Hearts Pendant Necklace
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Heart shaped Pendant with 8 Invisible Set Princess Cut Pink Sapphires (Total Gem Weight 0.41 Ct) surrounded by a Channel set Halo of diamonds and Diamond Bale with total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,250 / item
H 0.22 in W 0.43 in L 0.67 in
TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond & 5 MM Round Nat. Ruby 14K White Gold Heart Shape Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond heart pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14 karat White gold and features Round Brilliant 37 white diamonds and 1 ruby gemstone set in mi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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 with openwork raised socket HOPE combination decorated with Diamonds, Sapphires, R...
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Locket 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1980 Makers Mark C & F Beautiful, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insid...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k 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.
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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.
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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.