14K Gold Emerald Ruby Solitaire Ring 0.95 Carat Emerald Solitaire Band Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
An elegant fusion of vivid color and sculptural design, this 14K Yellow Gold emerald and ruby ring is a refined statement of timeless beauty. At its center lies a captivating oval-cu...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$705 / item
H 0.2 in W 0.36 in L 0.73 in
.925 Sterling Silver Red Ruby and Diamond Accent Milgrain Swirl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, where the allure of a natural, heat-treated red ruby meets the subtle shimmer of diamonds. Centered around a captivati...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
TJD 0.02 Carat Diamonds and 0.30 Carat Ruby 14KT Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond hoop earrings in 14K yellow gold, designed with a delicate and modern appeal. Featuring 6 round rubies totaling 0.30 carats, the design highlights a subtle yet vibra...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,044Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.63 in L 0.63 in
Uneven Shaped WaterMelon Tourmaline Studs With Ruby & Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.704g,D:0.57ct, Ruby:0.43ct,Tour:8.82ct,
Ruby, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$7,124Sale Price|25% Off
3.95 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
3.95 Carat Mozambique Ruby / Diamond Earring in 18 kt Rose Gold. Mozambique Ruby-3.95 Carat Diamond -1.52 Carat Gold-12.55
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Diamond Snake link Bracelet Serpent Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Snake Link Bracelet Ruby Gold Plated Silver Serpent Double Chain Victorian Style Designer: J DAUPHIN Small to Medium: 18 cm / 7 inches The Snake Link Bracelet is han...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$2,184Sale Price|20% Off
L 17.49 in
Multi Shaped Ruby & Blue Sapphire Beads Chain Necklace with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:0.24ct, Silver:34.22gm, Ruby:91.80ct, Sapphire:120.04ct Size: 444MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Cluster Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold oval ruby diamond cluster band ring This enchanting vivid pinkish red oval burma ruby diamond band ring is magnificent. The cluster of horizontally placed oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in D 0.16 in L 2.49 in
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby & Multi Sapphires Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Hexagon shaped Rubies is 8.20 carats. The Rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 19.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet Timeless elegance meets an innovative design with this regal Blood Ruby and Diamond bracelet. It is formed using ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.39 cts of Diamond and 1.03 cts of Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to a blooming garden with these enchanting stud earrings inspired by the elegance of flowers. Delicately outlined with a symphony of 110 round-cut white diamonds t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,824Sale Price|20% Off
L 7 in
Natural Ruby Gemstone Bracelet Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite bracelet is handset with 9.14 carats ruby gemstone and 0.30 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Round-Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Round-Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet This classy and elegant crimson red ruby thin tennis bracelet is eternal. The tennis bracelet with identical size round...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 8.95 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Modulation Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 8.95 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Modulation Ring This diamond cocktail ring is as beautiful as a flower that blooms graciously in spring. This incredible radiant r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. Women often wear exquisite gold bracelets on their w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.63 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 9.63 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Oval Flexible Size Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold natural ruby ovals of size 5x4 mm juxtaposed to each other. Ruby wt: 0.76 cts Adjustable ring size.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,646Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Mozambique Ruby Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These minimal stud earrings showcase rich oval-shaped Mozambique rubies set in 18k gold, enhanced by delicate diamond accents. A versatile piece designed for both understated eleganc...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.12 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Morganite Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 18 Karat Gold 4.12 Carat Diamond, Ruby, and Morganite Solitaire Ring epitomizes exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At its core, the ring features a breathtaking 4.12 ...
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.52 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite blend of artistry and nature, the 18 Karat Gold 2.52 Carat Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Flower Ring is a breathtaking interpretation of botanical beauty. At the heart of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$20,219Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Rose Cut Diamonds & Ruby Dangle Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.942g, D:4.30ct, Ruby:10.71cts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$831Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 0.79 in
Ruby & Pave Diamond Minimum Dangle Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.42g,D:0.18ct, RUBY:0.658ct
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 11.84 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 11.84 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatme...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$11,999Sale Price|20% Off
3.02 Carats Ruby & 0.83 Carats Diamond Chain Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Chain Necklace in 18K Rose Gold studded with mix cut Ruby pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant Ruby chain necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 11.13 Carat Ruby Double-Row Contemporary Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 11.13 Carat Ruby Double-Row Contemporary Style Tennis Bracelet The sparkle of beautiful rubies, the essence of its rarity, all wrapped around your wrist. This b...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.46 cts of Ruby and 1.03 cts of White Diamonds Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate love and elegance with this beautifully heart-inspired pendant, a must-have accessory for any occasion. Crafted in 18k white gold and weighing 13.36 grams, this pendant is ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Ruby & Sapphire Cuff Bracelet With Grill & Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:3.090g, Diamond:17.53ct, Silver:43.416g, Ruby:6.67ct, Sapphire:3.63ct, Size: 60X60MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Tennis Bracelet, 6.0 Carat 7.5 Inches
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this 14K yellow gold multi-gemstone tennis bracelet showcases the timeless elegance of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a refined, con...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,612Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail, Three Stone Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic and one of a kind, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby is of Mozambique origin and weighs 4.29 carats. The diamond weight is 0.42 carats. The ring is ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Mozambique Ruby Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These minimal oval ruby studs are accented with sparkling diamonds, combining vibrant color with classic elegance. Crafted in 18k gold, the design features 0.72 carats of Mozambique ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Jumbo Ruby Green Agate Alternating Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby, 3mm x 5mm (India) Green agate, 2mm (India) 14K gold clasp and chain (US) 16.5" length + 1.5" adjustable extension Designed by Lili Zhang Zhao Handcrafted, in Westport, CT Free...
Ruby, Agate, 14k Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
2.46 Carat Emerald with Ruby & Diamond Set in White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
The Emerald set with brilliantly white and vibrant natural diamonds as well as rich red round cut rubies. Finished with dazzling diamonds and emeralds & Ruby's provides the perfect ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
14.04 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Gold -11.62gm 20 Burmese rubies total weight app. 14.04 carats 36 Round diamonds 2.09 carats 16 Rose cut diamonds 0.21 carats The handmade Rose gold mounting was made in India .
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Puffy Heart Necklace Ruby Star Magen David Truth Cross Enamel Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truth Heart Necklace Magen David Star Ruby Cross Puffy Gold Heart Pendant 14k Gold Plated Black Enamel Chain Designer: J DAUPHIN The Truth Heart is handcrafted in 14k gold plated b...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Certified Octagon Ruby Reversible Pendant in 18K Gold with Enamel
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful reversible pendant with a certified 1.36 carats certified Heated Ruby in the centre and fine enamel work all around. The pendant is made in 18K Gold and hangs in an 18K G...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$5,000
W 0.71 in D 0.32 in L 0.71 in
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby and Mother of Pearl Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 2.32 carats. The Rubies are ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Dome Ring, 1 Ct Emerald Dome Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald • Emerald Weight: 1.00 Carat Total Weight • Setting Style: Channel Setting • Gemstone: Natural Ruby • Ruby Weigh...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style enchanting crimson ruby and diamond band is magnificent. The solitai...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$6,700
W 0.48 in D 0.28 in L 1.3 in
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Pearls & Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Pearl Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Cadillac cut Rubies is 3.10 carats. The Rubies a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.13 Carat Diamond, Citrine and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A masterful blend of artistry and luxury, the 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring is a dazzling showcase of a 5.13 carat diamond, citrine, and ruby. This piece exudes opulence, featuring a c...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$15,536Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Mosambique Ruby Minimal Studs With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, these minimal stud earrings feature rich 7.12-carat oval-shaped Mozambique rubies, accented with 1.23 carats of shimmering pave-set diamonds. Crafted in 18KT gold, ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 2.74cts Ruby, 2.27Cts Blue Topaz & 0.77cts Diamond Earring 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 earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY, BLUE...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
$5,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby & Polki Cocktail Ring Made In 14Kt Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Lovely oval cocktail ring with cabochon ruby in center with polki diamonds around can be noticed from far. This ring is made with 14K yellow gold and silver. Ring Size: 6.5 14Kt: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
$33,500
W 0.99 in D 0.4 in L 6.7 in
Set in 18K Gold, natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Link Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Link Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphire cabochon is 5.1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$504Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Natural rose cut diamond Burma ruby 925 silver adjustable bow ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This stunning ring is one of its kind. It consists of: Diamond- Natural rose cut diamond Diamond color- Tinted grey Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver or sterling silver Gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style Emerald & Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold. The weight of the heart shaped Emeralds is 8.37 carats. The Emeralds are complet...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,157Sale Price / set|20% Off
14k White Gold 3.16cts Ruby 1cts Halo Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.16 carats of ruby and 1 carats of sparkling diamonds. Ruby is a July birthstone and is believed to promotes emoti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,230Sale Price / set|20% Off
Genuine Ruby Diamond Inside-Out Hoops Earring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 3.01 carats of ruby and 0.30 carats of sparkling diamonds. Ruby is a July birthstone and is believed to promotes em...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,849Sale Price|2% Off
Mozambique 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 8 pieces of rubies weight 3.06 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 2.04 carats, surrounded ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds ruby emerald solid gold with black rhodium 7.25-inch bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Stone type: Diamond Diamond type- Natural earth mined Metal: Solid gold Metal color-Full black Length- 7.25" inches Width- 27mm Clasp- Double security lock
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rhodium
Heart Dove Necklace Ruby White Diamond 14k Gold Silver J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Dove Necklace Ruby White Diamond 14k Gold Silver J DAUPHIN This handcrafted fine jewelry pendant features a sterling silver fallen dove cradling an articulated 14k solid gold ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,449Sale Price|30% Off
2.30 Carat Clear Ruby & Diamond Earring Studs in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Clear Ruby & Diamond Earring Studs in 18k Gold RUBY : 1.03 Carat DIAMOND : 0.42 Carat Yello Beral : 2.30 Carat Custom Services Available in Different gem stones Requ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet Ruby Halo Silver Gold Plated Brass J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Halo Silver Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet with Gold plated wire “Never Let Me Down” Designer: J Dauphin The “Never Let Me Down” Virgin Mary Cuff by J Dauphin is a spiritual statem...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Gold Plate
$2,555Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Emerald & Ruby Band Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.556g, EMER:2.84ct,RUBY:0.86ct, Size: US-7
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Marquis Snake Ring Victorian Style Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Snake Ring 14k Gold Plated Silver with Ruby Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN — “Gypsy Wisdom” Collection The “Gypsy Wisdom” Serpent Ring is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN,...
Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Moon Celestial Bangle 14k Gold Plated Ruby Tanzanite White Diamond J DAUPHIN
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Tanzanite White Diamond Celestial Bangle 14k Gold Plated J DAUPHIN The Stellar Origin bangle is a statement cuff handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass, featuring a celes...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass
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.