Vintage diamonds real Burma ruby Sterling silver galaxy Stud Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of beautiful earrings consists of: Diamond type- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color- tinted brown Diamond origin- Natural Metal- Silver (with 18k Yellow Gold plated) Metal pu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 18 Karat Gold 1.54 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Statement Ring stands as an epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece evokes an aura of glamour and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Retro look Natural pave rose cut Diamond sterling silver Ruby Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 1.55ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated Gemstone- Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 6.57 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Ruby Diamond sterling silver Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 3.15ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated Gemstone- Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 1.89 Carat Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Discover the allure of our 18 Karat Gold 1.89 Carat Diamond and Ruby Infinity Band Ring, a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Imbued with sophistication and g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Gold Coil Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
The 18K gold heishi rings are grouped into loose coils that move with you, catching light without demanding attention. Natural faceted ruby, 2mm × 4mm (India) 18K gold heishi rings,...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma ruby solid 14K white gold ring eternity band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby in 14K white gold is a true style statement. This beautiful ring consists of: Metal- Solid Gold Metal purity- 14K Metal color- White gold...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural pave diamond ruby 925 silver flower wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 1.10cts Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized sil...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
$2,751Sale Price|20% Off
Baguette Shaped Mozambique Ruby Minimal Pendant Accented With Diamonds In 18k
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designed with refined simplicity, this elegant pendant showcases a baguette-shaped Mozambique ruby, surrounded by a halo of pavé-set diamonds. The vivid 1.75-carat ruby sits at the c...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiny Ruby Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry, Delicate Statement Piece
Located in Westport, CT
Delicate but not faint. Ruby, 2mm (India) 14K gold clasp (US) 16" length Designed by Lili Zhang Zhao Handcrafted, in Westport, CT Free Shipping and Return
Ruby, 14k Gold
Lucea New York Ruby and Icy Diamond Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Eye catching Ruby drop earrings with Icy Diamond set in blackened sterling silver and 14K gold plating. Ruby: 12.94ct total weight. Diamond: 3.40ct total ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$452Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural diamonds ruby sterling silver statement ring wedding ring
Located in Delhi, DL
The ring consists of; Diamond weight- 2.88cts Diamond type- Natural Rose cut diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Gold, 10.84 carat Tanzanite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite is 10.84 carats. The Tanz...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Snake Bracelet Chain Link Ruby Tanzanite Silver Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Tanzanite Snake Chain Bracelet Solid Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "If You Knew" The "If You Knew" Snake Chain Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcrafted ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Sterling Garnet Amethyst Citrine Ruby Ring Size 6 Nicky Butler
By Nicky Butler
Located in Webster, SD
Size: 6 Marks: NB, 925, India Condition: Excellent
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Band in Princess-cut with 18Kt Yellow Gold (Channel Setting)
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
(channel setting) Band Princess Cut Ruby (3.01 Carat) very fine Quality. Yellow Gold (4.13 Gram) Modern, elegant, and simple, princess-cut engagement rings feature a square-shaped c...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,114Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Floral Design Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold, perfect for spring and summer season. Ring Size: 7 ( can be sized for a cost ) 18kt Gold 4.864gms Diamond 0.60cts Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,100
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.99 in
Set in 18K Gold, 11.63 carat, carved Aquamarine, Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style Aquamarine & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 11.63 carats. The Aqua...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$145 / item
H 0.12 in W 0.12 in L 0.12 in
.925 Sterling Silver 3.5 MM Created Round Pink Treated Ruby Solitaire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the subtle elegance of these timeless stud earrings, each boasting a lab-created, color-treated 3.5 mm pink rubies, cradled in a delicate four-prong setting. Crafted from ...
Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in
Set in 18K Gold, carved Aquamarine, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Aquamarine Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Aquamarines is 18.70 carats. The weight of ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,580
H 1.23 in W 0.36 in L 1.38 in
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ruby Gemstone Designer Fish Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Pave Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Skeleton Fish Pendant. It features a unique, flexible design with a brilliant combination of fine gemstones and precious metal Details:- ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Natural uncut polki diamond choker sterling silver necklace with ruby extension
Located in Delhi, DL
Experience the epitome of luxury and elegance with this exquisite diamond choker, a perfect fusion of traditional artistry and modern sophistication. This choker features a stunning ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 1.51 Carat Emerald and Ruby "Three Stone" Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted with an exceptional eye for detail, the 18 Karat Gold 1.51 Carat Emerald and Ruby ""Three Stone"" Ring is an embodiment of timeless elegance and captivating artistry. This ex...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$974Sale Price|25% Off
2.60 Carat Clear Emerald Ruby Flower Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
2.60 Carat Clear Emerald Ruby Flower Ring in 18k Gold Handcrafted Leaf Emerald Ruby Ring Emerald Ruby - 2.60 Carat 18 Karat Gold - 1.82 Grams Custom Services Resizing is avai...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,500
W 0.36 in D 0.16 in L 1.62 in
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanites, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanites are 5.68 carats. The Tanzanites a...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Heart Sphere Necklace Black Enamel Figaro Chain Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Plated Ruby Heart Sphere Pendant Necklace Black Enamel Figaro Chain Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted with a 14k gold-plated sterling silver pendant, this structural necklace ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.76 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.76 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby Stud Earrings This cardinal classic ruby oval pair is exquisite. It’s a simple perfectly matched ruby oval stud enclosed in yellow gold...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,515Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Pave Diamond Raven Ring With Ruby In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Cool looking Diamond Pave Raven Ring set in silver and 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US-7.5 14kt Gold:1.18g Diamond:2.05ct, RUBY:0.08Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$788Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Ruby drop Earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight-4.65ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- yellow gold plated Gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 1.81 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 3.35 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 0.91 carats. The Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,300
W 1.42 in L 1.58 in
Reversible Ruby Pendant Yellow Sapphire Love Birds Diamond Accents Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This poetic and finely crafted pendant is executed in 14K yellow gold and features a richly colored natural ruby presented in a circular form, creating a luminous and romantic backdr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,184Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage statement cabochon Ruby citrine brilliant cut diamonds silver Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous pendant is made up of oxidized silver with rare natural cabochon rubies and natural citrine. The look of the pendant is enhanced with the real brilliant cut diamonds th...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moi Kiraz Gold Silver Diamond Golden Rutile and Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 6.67g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.21ct (Rose-cut): 0.27ct Gemstone : Ruby : 3.38ct Golden Rutile : 27.53ct 925 Silver Diamonds. Rubies. G...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle For Women
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,608Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.91 in L 3 in
Natural Ruby & Diamond Victorian Style Dangle Earrings In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Step into the spotlight with these breathtaking handcrafted statement earrings. Designed for those who seek unparalleled luxury, these 76mm long dangles feature a magnificent open-wo...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Opal is 4.47 carats. The Opal is of Ethiopian origin...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Ruby and Diamond Statement Stud Earrings This glorious pigeon blood red ruby and diamond earring is sensational. The solitaire oval ruby with a level...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in D 0.2 in L 0.91 in
Set in 18K Rose Gold, natural Ruby & Rose cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 6.67 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatme...
Diamond, Ruby
Natural 1.41cts Ruby & 0.08cts Diamond Stud Earrings 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 Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,190 / item
18 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Linear Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold oval natural ruby diamond linear band ring This elegant pinkish red natural ruby ovals and brilliant cut diamond band is radiating. The alternating round diamonds and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Lucea New York Ruby, Slice Emerald and Diamond Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Ruby , Emerald with Diamonds all around in 18K white gold. Ruby: 13.83ct total weight. Emerald:9.73ct total weight. Diamond:1.18ct total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Ruby Pave Diamond Eternity Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Ruby red meets diamond brilliance in a bold architectural statement — this 14K solid yellow gold full eternity band alternates emerald-cut natural rubies with micro-pavé diamond squa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.99 in D 0.2 in L 2.17 in
Set in 18K Gold, 21.05 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Chandelier/ Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 21.05 carats. The Rubies are compl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$344Sale Price|26% Off
Natural earth mined diamonds gold plated sterling silver Ruby ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Set in 18K Gold, 8.17 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 8.17 carats. The Rubies are complet...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,999Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Pink Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive ring studded in 18k rose gold with 5 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 2.97 carat with 1 piece of pink diamond in the center weight 0.29 carat & 5 pieces of roun...
Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Ruby Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Ruby Stud Earrings This exemplary pigeon-blood square-octagonal cut ruby earring pair is truly fantastic. It’s a specially modified-square radi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.35 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of elegance, this contemporary halo ring is handcrafted in luminous 14 karat white gold and designed to highlight the vibrant beauty of natural ruby. At its center...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved natural Emerald, carved Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 18.31 carats. The Emerald is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 3.94 carats, surrounded with 128 pieces of round brilliant cut of diamonds weight 0.85 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 1.13 carats. The Ruby is...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 0.91cts Emerald & 1.05cts Ruby & Diamond 0.47cts 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, 18k Gold
Ruby & Pave Diamond Ball Earrings Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.17g, Diamond:3.84ct, Silver:20.22g, Ruby:6.12ct Size- 60 -30 mm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sapphire and Ruby Nugget Shape Pave Diamond Beads Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:41.83G, Diamond:16.45CT, Sapphire:46.68CT, Ruby:13.02CT
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Silver
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.