18 Karat Gold 2.32 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning tribute to nature’s elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2.32 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring captures the delicate beauty of a blossoming flower. The design is centered around ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$34,500
W 0.67 in D 0.2 in L 6.7 in
Set in 18K Gold, 22.17 carat, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 22.17 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$533Sale Price|39% Off
H 0.71 in W 0.32 in
Certified Natural Ruby Sterling silver Studs white gold-plated Earring Studs
Located in Delhi, DL
Royal Floral ruby 925 silver Earring consists of: Gross weight- 3.600grams Gemstone name- Ruby Gemstone type- Natural real Gemstone color- Deep red Gemstone Lab Certificate- Yes Me...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
6.11 cts of Ruby and 3.2 cts of Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite link bracelet is a harmonious blend of rich rubies and dazzling diamonds, exuding luxury and sophistication. Crafted in 18k white gold and weighing 22 grams, it combin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.71cts Emerald, 1.02cts Ruby & 0.76cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and feat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Virgin Mary Ruby Necklace Silver Catholic Devotional 28" J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Silver Miraculous Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Catholic Devotional 28 Inch Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid silver, this necklace features a large-format Miraculous Medal...
Ruby, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.83 Carat Diamond - 0,38 Carat 18KT Yellow Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.98Cts Emerald, 0.19Cts Ruby & 0.42Cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD AND ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire And White Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Journey back in time to the opulent 20th century with this exquisite Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and White Diamond Bouquet Brooch. A harmonious medley of gemstones adorns this vintage m...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 1.05 carat Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Matte Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,540 / item
W 0.79 in L 1.74 in
Reversible Natural African Ruby Diamond Bird Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14K yellow gold reversible natural african ruby diamond bird pendant necklace At its heart lies a resplendent pear-shaped ruby, its deep crimson hue captivating the eye with its int...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 1.92cts Ruby, 2.02cts Zambian Emerald & 0.27cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and Zamb...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Lucea New York Ruby and Diamond Circle Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Hot pink Rubies and rustic Diamond circle drop earrings set in sterling silver and 14K gold plating. Rubies: 4.61ct total weight. Diamonds: 14.72ct total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Diamond Ruby Monkey Pendant 14k Solid Gold Sculptural Jewelry J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Ruby Monkey Pendant 14k Solid Gold Sculptural Jewelry J DAUPHIN The Monkey Pendant is a substantial sculptural piece from the J DAUPHIN collection, handcrafted in so...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet Horse Shoe Lucky Ruby Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Black Enamel Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Designer J DAUPHIN This bold, statement-making cuff bracelet features the word "LUCKY" rendered in highly polished, ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
2.19 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ruby & diamond ring studded in 18K white gold, features 1 piece of octagon shaped ruby weight 2.19 carat, with 24 pieces of diamonds weight 1.05 carat, this entire...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural diamonds sterling silver emerald ruby yellow, blue sapphire ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Gemstone- Emerald, ruby...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
3.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These are an exclusive pair of earrings stud features 3.53 Carat Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond Earrings Stud in 18 Karat Yellow Gold weight 3.13 grams, these earrings have a simple pul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat Rose Gold Loop Earrings
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Cast in 18 karat Rose gold, these earrings are hand set with 1.06 carats Ruby . Available in Rose, Yellow and White gold. Comes in pair, can also be bought as single earring. Compos...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.6 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A blend of timeless elegance and contemporary design, the 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring features a 1.6 carat diamond and ruby ensemble that exudes sophistication. At its heart, a dazzl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Opal and Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "Poison in Me" Series The Opal Serpent Band is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k ye...
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Tourmaline 3.15cts, Ruby 0.16cts & Diamond 0.48cts Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant pendant showcases a stunning round-cut TOURMALINE at its center, radiating a so...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$9,000
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in
Hand carved Tourmaline, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphires & Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Tourmal...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Heart Bangle "Purify the Heart" Black Enamel J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Heart Inscribed Bangle "Purify the Heart" Black Enamel J DAUPHIN The "Purify the Heart" Inscribed Bangle is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN, drawing inspiratio...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
4X2 MM Mozambique Ruby Baguette Bar Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with the Classic Ruby Bar Pendant, a captivating embodiment of sophistication and passion, beautifully crafted in 14K gold. This pendant features a sleek, modern d...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire 0.32cts & Diamond 0.43cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, RUB...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,449Sale Price|18% Off
3.13 Carat Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings Mozambique Ruby approx. 3.13 CTS 18k Rose gold mounting 2.39 Gms Custom Services Request Customization
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,799Sale Price|30% Off
2.1 Carat Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings Mozambique Ruby approx. 2.1 CTS 18k White gold mounting 1.63 Gms Custom Services Request Customization
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Studio Rêves Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18K Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Designed as the perfect companion to the Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace, these Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Chandelier Earrings capture the romance of a flourishing garden in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 13.49 gms 18k Gold- 12.43 Burmese No Heat Ruby 3.44 carats (not certified) Natural Emerald 1.68 carats Diamonds .16 carats Appraisal Certificate Available by GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.6 in D 0.08 in L 1.5 in
Set in 18K Gold, 2.18 carats Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 2.18 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.81 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,950Sale Price|25% Off
2.43 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Emerald Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby & Emerald Stud Earrings Mozambique Ruby approx. 2.43 CTS Emerald approx. 0.49 CTS 18 k gold mounting 2.68 GMS Custom Services Request Customization
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$19,000
W 1.23 in D 0.12 in L 2.37 in
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Multi Sapphires Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of shield cut Rubies is 2.19 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,787Sale Price|25% Off
0.99 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings Mozambique Ruby approx. 0.99 CTS 8 Rose cut diamonds 1.47 CTS 18 k gold mounting 3.34 GMS Custom Services Request Customization
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,612Sale Price|25% Off
10.03 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Long Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Long Earrings in 18k Gold Mozambique Ruby approx. 10.03 CTS 373 Round brilliant cut diamonds 2.48 CTS Gold 18k - 11.58gm Custom Services Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Marquis Serpent Ring Gold Plated Silver Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Aquamarine Snake Ring Gold Plated Silver Ruby Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN — “Gypsy Wisdom” Collection The “Gypsy Wisdom” Serpent Ring is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPH...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Studio Rêves Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
A celebration of floral artistry and vibrant color, the Ruby Blossom Cascade Diamond Necklace is designed as a cascading garden of diamond blossoms adorned with vivid ruby drops. Del...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,444
W 0.83 in L 1.07 in
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bee Insect Pendant Ruby Charm Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bee Insect Pendant Ruby Charm Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1871 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Net Weight - 4.03 Grams Diamond Weight ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Ruby Ball Earrings Made In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:1.35g, Silver:4.24g, Sapphire:3.23ct, Ruby:3.24ct, Size:8-12mm
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Lucea New York Slice Ruby and Moonstone Dangle Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Cute color combination of red with Moonstone earrings and Diamond accent set in sterling silver. Ruby: 5.45ct total weight Moon stone: 25.66ct total weig...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Genuine Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet Jewelry Unisex 7.5"
Located in Jaipur, IN
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Gemstone Box Lock Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry BRMJ-357-RU Details:- Item Code:- BRMJ-357-RU Material - Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gros...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,000
W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Set in 18K Gold, 15.48 cts, Mozambique Ruby Cabochons & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby Cabochons is 15.48 carats. The Rubies are completel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,990Sale Price|22% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold 13.82 Carat Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 13.82 Carat Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet This masterful piegon-blood ruby tennis bracelet is glorious. The identical matching long baguette-cut rubies set in a ha...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut & Ruby Tassel Pendent
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut & ruby Tassel Pendent Explore our superlative contemporary pendent that will not only complement but enhance every mood and outfit of yours! It...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,896Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.54 in L 2.13 in
Pave Diamond Snake Earrings With Ruby Eyes In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:0.400g,D:3.44ct,SI:14.140g, Ruby:0.23ct, 54X39 MM
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
$2,533Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.582g,D:1.50ct, Ruby:2.42ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Ring Green Sapphire Serpent Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Green Sapphire Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver Victorian Serpent Cocktail Statement Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in a thibk 1 Micron gold plated ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in D 0.12 in L 1.19 in
Set in 18K Gold, Red Rhodium, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special & modern, one of a kind, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold with Red Rhodium & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 0.96 carats. The Rubies are of Mozambiqu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
2.65 cts of Ruby and 1.17 cts of Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning cocktail ring features a captivating 2.05-carat oval ruby at its center, radiating deep, rich red tones. Surrounding the ruby are two exquisite halos: the first halo co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.36 in L 0.28 in
Mozambique Ruby Minimal Stud With Diamonds In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:1.722g,D:0.21ct, Ruby:0.96ct, 7X9
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval ruby diamond circle pendant necklace. A contemporary diamond ruby circle pendant necklace is perfect for your everyday wear. The rubies are of size 4x3mm ovals, e...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$272Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage look Natural diamonds Burma ruby bow sterling silver earrings studs
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of earrings have natural real diamonds and real natural ruby. It is made up of sterling silver. It comes with a certificate of authenticity. The gemstone ruby originates fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Cuff Bracelet Brutalist Blue Enamel Ruby Star Studs Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Bracelet Ruby Cuff Eight Pointed Star Seven Studs Hand painted Blue Glitter Enamel 18k Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin The Ruby Blue Enamel Stud Cuff is a structural...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold
Whimsical 14KT Gold Bee Stud Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of playful elegance to your collection with these enchanting bee-inspired stud earrings. Meticulously crafted in 14KT gold, these studs celebrate the delicate beauty of n...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 2.06 carats. The Rubies are completely natural,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Design Ruby & White Sapphire Ring in Victorian Style
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
It is an exclusive Flower cocktail ring in a victorian style that features a carved Ruby weight 6.37 carats, White Sapphire weight 5.34 carats with diamonds 0.96 carat which contains...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Moi Rosa Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond and Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(18K) : 1.96g Gold(14K) : 3.77g Rose-cut Diamond : 0.98ct Gemstone : Ruby : 5.72ct Tahitian Pearls : 14.25ct 925 Silver Rubies. Diamonds. Tahitian pearls. Crafted in 14K gold. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k 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.