22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed cabochon is brilliantly juxtaposed by the vivid definements in the 22k goldwork. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,383Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Mozambique Ruby Minimal Studs Studded With Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These heart-shaped ruby studs offer a refined take on romantic jewelry. Featuring 1.3 carats of Mozambique ruby accented by 0.17 carats of diamonds, they are crafted in solid 18k gol...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Classic 4X2 MM Mozambique Baguette Ruby Bar Huggies Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your elegance with the Classic Ruby Bar Huggies, a fusion of timeless sophistication and modern allure. These exquisite huggie earrings redefine understated luxury with a con...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Style Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Natural Emerald Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art-Deco Style Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Natural Emerald Drop Earrings This art-deco lively glorious precious stone and diamond earring is magnificent. The center solitaire emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
TJD 0.19 Carat Pear Ruby and 0.25 Carat Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A refined balance of vibrant color and radiant brilliance, this contemporary gemstone band is handcrafted in luminous 14 karat yellow gold and designed for modern elegance. At its c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,104Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Coral, Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Victorian/ Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Coral, Crystal & Ruby Victorian style Art Deco Cocktail Ring set in 14k Gold & 925 Silver. The weight of the Coral is 0.80 carats. The weight of the Cry...
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
The gold appears just often enough to catch light without interrupting the color. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (India) 18K gold bead, 3mm x 4mm (US) 14K gold clasp and chain (US) 16" length + 1....
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphires is 5.35 carats. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Lucea New York Ruby and Jade Carved Triple Drop Earring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Lillipad collection, Intricately hand carved charcoal colored Jade earring with diamonds, rubies and moonstone on top set in 18k rose gold. Moonstone: 3.20 ct total weight. Ruby: ...
Ruby, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Heart Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold White Diamond Emerald Eyes Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin White Diamond Emerald Heart Ruby Snake Ring - 14k Solid Gold - Cocktail Ring A 14k solid gold open ring featuring an intricately detailed serpent wrapping around the finge...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 1.78ct Color: Pinkish Red ♥ Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.24ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL★ 14K S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,399Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby (Mozambique) - 2.49 Carat Diamond - 1.05 Carat 18 Karat White Gold - 2.54 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Natural ruby emerald brilliant cut diamond 18K gold statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby, emeralds and brilliant cut diamonds in 18K gold is a true style statement. This beautiful ring consists of: Net weight- 6.410 grams Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Flower Natural Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.78 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.35 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid Gold A...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Stacking Band in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.65 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.29 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Bangle with Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
4.29 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Bangle with Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold Ruby 4.29 carats with Diamond 1.26, Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Gold - 15.31 Gm. Size 7 Inch's The w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,749Sale Price|21% Off
2.12 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Earrings Studs in 18k White Gold .
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 2.12 carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & 1 Carat Diamond with Solid 18k White Gold. Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Surrounding the ruby is a sparkling halo of pave-set diamonds, delicately arranged to enhance the brilliance and fire of the gemstone. These dazzling diamonds create a mesmerizing co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Ct Ruby Emerald Sapphire Multi Band Luxury Multi Precious Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
Description A refined expression of color, artistry, and modern elegance, this 14K yellow gold designer ring brings together three of the world’s most treasured gemstones—ruby, emer...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 18.75 Carat Solitaire Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 18.75 Carat Oval-Cut Solitaire Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet This magnificent blood-red ruby and diamond solitaire tennis bracelet is majestic. The solitaire ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage statement large blue topaz ruby brilliant cut diamonds silver Pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous pendant is made up of oxidized silver with natural blue topaz and natural rubies. The look of the pendant is enhanced with the real brilliant cut diamonds that are care...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Black Gold, Amethyst, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Amethyst, Blue Sapphires, Rubies Stud Earrings set in 18K Black Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Amethyst is 0.62 carats. T...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Style 18K Rose Gold 3.73 Carats Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Contemporary Style 18K Rose Gold 3.73 Carats Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings This glamorous ruby and diamond modern ear hoop earring is truly exceptional. The unique hoop style cover...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,885Sale Price|35% Off
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as an anklet as well Natural Rubies - 14 Carats Natural Diamonds - 8 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 2.07 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.62 ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI Stone: Natural Diamond Sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ring Double Head Snake with White Diamond and Ruby Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Ring Gold plated Snake with White Diamond and Ruby Eyes J DAUPHIN “Eternal Renewal” A double-head serpent ring in 14k gold-plated brass, set with a marquise-cut emerald, nat...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
East West Natural Ruby Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This sophisticated necklace showcases a vibrant, east-west-oriented oval natural ruby, a modern take on a classic gemstone silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,949Sale Price|21% Off
2.04 Carat Natural, Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.04 carat Natural Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Gold band. The ruby's prongs hold the stone tightly but al...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.27 Carats Ruby and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.27 Carats Ruby and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings This impeccable crimson red ruby and diamond rose-cut earring is remarkable. The earring sets itself apart wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 9.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Modern Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 9.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Modern Bracelet This impressive deep red ruby and diamond tennis bracelet is remarkably brilliant. The solitaire oval rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,350Sale Price|37% Off
HARAKH 3/8 CT Natural Colorless Diamond Brilliant Cut & Ruby Stud Earrings
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, these exquisite and elegant dangling earrings from the Cascade Collection are studded with 4 brilliant-cut and 4 pear-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,999Sale Price|5% Off
5.81 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Bangle with Black Diamonds in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby 5.81 carats with Black Diamond 1.53, White Diamond 1.81 carat Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Gold-8.95gm
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Unisex 24k Gold "Kundan" Cufflinks with Natural Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
An antique pair of unisex 24K gold "Kundan" cufflinks set with natural diamonds and rubies. The handmade cufflinks feature emerald-green Guilloché enamel over a floral pattern. The "...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Tassel Pendant With Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:0.82g, Diamond:1.7ct, Silver:1.52gm, Ruby:86ct Size: 87X13MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
5.46 CTW Baguette Cut Ruby Statement Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.46 CTW Baguette Cut Ruby Statement Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold This elegant vibrant red ruby band is a class apart. The buyer’s choice as it stands for an astoundingly perfe...
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$12,974Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:49.374g,D:0.70ct, Ruby:6.30ct, 48X58 MM
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,528Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Shaped Ruby Chain Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.109g,D:0.29ct, Ruby:6.58ct 457 MM
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Oval Halo Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The center is left open, surrounded by a row of round rubies, followed by an outer border of natural diamonds set closely for a continuous surface.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,885Sale Price|35% Off
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as an anklet as well Natural Rubies - 14 Carats Natural Diamonds - 8 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Ruby Sunburst Earrings with Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:1.79gms, Diamond:6.32cts, Silver:17.2gms, Ruby:5.9cts, Size: 67X33MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Floral Ruby Natural Diamond Gemstone Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 2.62 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.76 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Station Stack Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 2.69 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 1.48 ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid Gold Ava...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,607Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Mozambique Ruby Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Green Enamel In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:72.016g, Ruby:16.32ct,Enam:0.04g, 48X58 MM
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Alligator Shaped Bangle with Ruby Eyes & Pave Diamonds in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:11.2g, Diamond:13.75ct, Silver:52.39gm, Ruby:0.05ct
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Pear Ruby Natural Diamond Wave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 1.76 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.24 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Soli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 6.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Modified Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 6.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Modified Hoop Earrings This exceptional vivid red ruby and invisible set emerald cut diamond modern hoop earring is impressive. The be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,647Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Set Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:5.5g Diamond:3.27ct RUBY:0.6Cts US-7
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Sliced Geode Necklace With Ruby Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind necklace by Artisan highlights a stunning 79.12ct natural geode centerpiece, framed by 2.63ct rubies, 0.75ct sapphires, and 0.43ct sparkling diamonds, all set in 9...
Ruby, Geode, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Rough Cut” Natural Red African Rubies Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Rough Cut” Natural Red African Rubies Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as an anklet as well This Sexy Bracelet is from the "Rough Cut" collection and it is the epitome ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ HIGHLIGHTS ★ -Oval-cut natural ruby and diamond band -Scalloped design with natural diamonds -Set in 14k solid gold -Worldwide shipping from India ★ WHY US?
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 14k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true embodiment of opulence and art deco elegance. This exquisite necklace captures the spirit ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold channel set ruby baguette diamond linear pendant necklace. The enchanting pendant with the pinkish red rubies incorporated within an equivalent layer of micro p...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,592Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Shaped Ruby Earrings Connecting with Pearl & Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These breathtaking cushion-shaped ruby earrings are a true showstopper. The rich red rubies are the centerpiece of these earrings, and are connected to a lustrous pearl by a row of s...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$10,604Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Color Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby Macrame Choker Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Very Stylish this Multi Color Stones like Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby Macrame Choker is fun and very trendy. This Choker has multi sapphire pave beads with onyx stones at back and 2 r...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Silver
$2,064Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold & Silver Carved Ruby Knuckle Ring Adorned with Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 18k gold and silver knuckle ring is the perfect way to add a touch of luxury and glamour to any outfit. The ring features a sparkling ruby as the centerpiece, surrounded by pave...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,696Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Bypass Emerald And Ruby Ring With Diamond In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Description This vibrant bypass ring by Artisan features a 1.69ct emerald-cut emerald and a 1.01ct pear ruby, accented by 0.14ct of sparkling diamonds and set in 4.473g of 18K white ...
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond and 7X5MM Oval Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Halo Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Why blend in when you can stand out with this beautiful diamond studded designer pendant. The pendant is crafted from 14-karat White gold and features Round Brilliant 44 white diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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.