1.99 Carat Ruby & Black Onyx Earring Studs in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx Earring studs. Ruby: 1.99 carats Black onyx - 0.76 carat Rose Gold - 3.45gm
Onyx, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Grill Inspired Earrings in 18kt Gold, Diamond & Ruby
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Inspired by the geometric elegance of Bombay's iconic Art Deco architecture, these statement earrings blend tradition and modern design. Crafted in 18KT gold and adorned with natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style. Emerald & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 2.05 carats. The Emerald is...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Snake Ring Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Ruby Emerald Diamond Silver Double Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in sterling silver, a double serpent coiled around the finger, one ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Layered Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby takes center stage in this Retro-Inspired Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold. The prong-set ruby reveals its deep, saturated red hue, encir...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.16 Carat Round Ruby Star Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Round ruby star stud earrings in 14K yellow gold, designed with a playful yet elegant appeal. Featuring 32 round rubies totaling 0.16 carats, each stone is prong set to form a delica...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams
Located in jaipur, IN
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from an 22 Karat Yellow gold and embedded with 188 r...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.19 Carat Round Ruby Circle Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Round ruby circle stud earrings in 14K yellow gold, designed with a delicate and timeless appeal. Featuring 38 round rubies totaling 0.19 carats, each stone is set in prongs to form ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Gold Miraculous Medal Necklace Protection Pendant Virgin Mary Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Gold Miraculous Medal Necklace Protection Pendant Virgin Mary Black Enamel Designer: J DAUPHIN The Virgin Mary Necklace is a round gold plated brass medal cast in the style of...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
Antique Style Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Pendant in 18k White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby anchors this Antique Style Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Cluster Pendant, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold. The natural ruby, individually selected for its...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Precious Ruby Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace Fine Jewelry 17"
Located in Jaipur, IN
14kt Yellow Gold Precious Ruby Gemstone Tennis Choker Necklace Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- NEMJOS-313-RU Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 16.49 Carat Gemsto...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Ring Gold Ruby Coil Wrap Serpent Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Gold Ruby Coil Wrap Serpent Cocktail Ring Coiled serpent ring in sterling silver with a thick 1 micron 14k gold plating, the ribbed multi wrap band worked in the tubogas ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Modern Double Open-Frame Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid pear-cut rubies anchor these Modern Double Open-Frame Pear-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold, suspended within an airy, open teardrop f...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Round Halo Drop Earrings with Secure Lever Back in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid round rubies suspend beneath a sparkling diamond halo in these Ruby & Diamond Round Halo Drop Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold. The natural rubies, indivi...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Pave Lever Back in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid oval rubies suspend beneath a sparkling diamond halo in these Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Pavé Lever Back, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$14,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 11.87 carats. The Rubies are completely natural,...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Solid 14k Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Natural Ruby Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Natural Ruby Gemstone Diamond Necklace Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- NEMJ-632 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Net Weight - 4.30 Grams Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Three Tier Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with Halo Set in 18k White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pear-cut rubies and a marquise diamond alternate in a graceful cascading formation in these Ruby and Marquise Diamond Three Tier Drop Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white go...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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
18K White Gold 7.5ct Ruby & 1ct Diamond Oval Cut Ring, Designer Made
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 a ruby & Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18Kt Yellow Gold, Ethiopian Opal & Mozambique Ruby Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18Kt Gold & Red Rhodium. The weight of the faceted Opals is 15.64 carats. The Opals are ...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold and natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 7.25 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
Set in 18K Gold, Nigerian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 5.07 carats. The E...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$533Sale Price|39% Off
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
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
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
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
1.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 1.15 Carat Diamond = 0.39 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.19 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
Star Ruby 6 Line & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.83 Carat Diamond - 0,38 Carat 18KT Yellow Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Kunzite, Mozambqiue Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Kunzite & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Kunzite is 7.27 carats. The weight of the Rubie...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 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
14K White Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vibrant oval-cut ruby serves as the focal point, secured by four gold prongs. The ruby’s deep red hue is beautifully amplified by the warmth of the polished yellow gold band. Uniqu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Pendant Fine Ruby Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This elegant dragonfly pendant is crafted from polished 14-karat yellow gold, diamond & ruby features a striking, nature-inspired design. Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1869 Material - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.06 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat Rose Gold Loop Earrings
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
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
3.13 Carat Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
2.1 Carat Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
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 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
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
2.43 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Emerald Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
10.03 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Long Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
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
14kt Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet Jewelry Unisex 7.5" Box Lock
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Ruby Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- BRMJ-351-RU Material - Solid 14K Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 8.9 Grams Gold Weight...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Peach Tourmaline 3.15ct Ruby 0.16ct Diamond 0.48ct 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
Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet Unisex Size 2.4
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 A refined balance of color and brilliance, this 14K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cut Natural Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Openable Lock Bangle Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Ruby Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Openable Round Bangle Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- BAMJ-329 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Weight - 14.70 Carat Gross ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, 2.78 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 2.78 carats. The Ruby is completely natural,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Set in 18K Gold, 1.28 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 1.28 carats. The Ruby is completely natural,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three stone White Diamond Ruby Halo RIng in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted halo ring, designed to captivate with its refined aesthetics and flawless detailing. At the center, a radiant round ruby (0...
White 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
EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Designer: Bhavya Gems & Jewels Edition: Limited Production Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Natural Ruby; Natural Diamonds Certification: EGL Certified T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
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
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Earring Natural Ruby Gemstone Cartilage Ear Cuff
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a pair of 14k Yellow Gold Ruby Cartilage Ear Cuffs. They are designed as elegant, non-piercing slip-on jewelry that hugs the ear cartilage or conch Details; Metal: 14k ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Faceted Mozambique Ruby & Yellow Diamond Stud Earring
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 8.38 carats. The faceted Rubies are complet...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.