Rare Indian Gold, Ruby and Turquoise Sarpech Turban Ornament
Located in London, GB
Rare Indian gold, ruby and turquoise Sarpech turban ornament Indian, 19th Century Sarpech: height 12cm, width 14cm, depth 0.5cm Case: height 19cm, width 20cm, depth 4cm Similar...
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,146Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brilliant Cut Eternity Full Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brilliant Cut Eternity Full Band Ring This elegant dark red ruby and diamond round full band is radiating. The alternating round diamonds and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,931Sale Price|20% Off
42.19 Carat Oval Ruby 27.96 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 42.19 carats ruby gemstone and 27.96 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
42.19 Carat Oval Ruby 27.96 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 42.19 carats ruby gemstone and 27.96 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Designer Skull Tassel Earring with Ruby, Diamond and Onyx in Silver and Onyx
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Skull Tassel Earring with Ruby, Diamond and Onyx in silver and onyx is fun and very dramatic. 18kt gold:2.3gms Diamond:1.31cts Ruby:4.95Cts, Onyx Black:74.95cts
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Rose cut Ruby Dangle Earrings With Pearl & Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.608g, Diamond:0.91ct, Pearl:2.95ct, Ruby:44.50ct,
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby Cuff with Fire Design Pattern & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:2.42gms, Diamond:8.02cts, Silver:100.64gms, RUBY:32.7.75cts, Size: 59X58X33MM"
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Necklace in Silver, 14kt Gold, Black Onyx, Coral, Ruby & Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-44.08gm, Gold 14KT- 0.780gm, Silver-28.890gm, Natural Diamonds Round-1867/8.23cts, Ruby pear-3/0.79cts, Ruby Round-1/0.27cts, Ruby Square-8/0.45cts, black onyx-18/16.29cts, ...
Diamond, Onyx, Coral, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
TJD 0.13 Carat Ruby and 0.10 Carat Diamond Two-Row Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A delicate yet distinctive design, this contemporary ruby and diamond band is handcrafted in polished 14 karat yellow gold and created for effortless everyday elegance. The ring fea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosecut Diamonds & Ruby Cuff With Filigree Work Made In 14k yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:62.810g, Diamond:1.68ct, Silver:59.270g, RUBY:24.71ct, 66X51X43 MM
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red ruby and diamond ring is sensational. The conceptual three-stone trinity ring tells a...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings This glorious crimson red ruby and diamond long slice hanging earring is exquisite. The solitaire fancy d-sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Pearl Tassel Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.91g, Diamond:4.08ct RUBY:18.83Cts, PEARL:15.25Cts Size: 121X11MM"
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Knuckle Ring with Ruby in Center & Pave Diamonds Made in 18K Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:4.58g, Diamond:3.01ct, Silver:14.15gm, Ruby:11.15ct US-6.75
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted flower cluster ring is centered around ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Luminous Elegance. Vintage Glamour. Designed to Captivate. A true expression of timeless sophistication, these double halo dangle earrings feature approx. 1.5ct natural oval-cut rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 49.80 Carats Ruby and Diamond Bangle in Contemporary Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 49.80 Carats Ruby and Diamond Bangle in Contemporary Style This nouveau-style blood red ruby and diamond bangle is strikingly gorgeous. The pave set round ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,252Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.63 Carat Oval Ruby 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,742Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.63 Carat Oval Ruby 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Tassel Dangle Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.52g, Silver:7.72g Diamond:2.88ct, Ruby:87.9ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Aventurine & Ruby Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.61g, Silver:8.84g Diamond:2.92ct Aventurine:34.9Cts, Ruby:2.75Ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Timeless Grandeur. Art Deco Radiance. A Masterpiece of Modern Luxury. Make an unforgettable statement with these stunning double halo stud earrings, each centered around an approx. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Ruby Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.47g, Diamond:2.88ct, Silver 7.08gm, Ruby:144.13ct, Emerald:23.45ct"
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Designer White Enamel Bangle with Diamond and Ruby Set in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This designer White Enamel Cuff Bangle with Diamond and Ruby motif is set in Gold and Silver is lovely. 18kt Gold:2.63gms Diamond:4.99cts Silver:61.69gms Ruby:2.9cts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Two Tier Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.943g,D:1.00ct, Ruby:16.46ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Tier Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.786g,D:1.61ct, Ruby:11.74ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.5ct Natural Oval Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Art Deco Glamour. Fiery Elegance. A Statement of Luxury in Every Detail. Elevate your fine jewelry collection with these exquisite halo dangle earrings, featuring approx. 1.5ct natu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Half-Band Ring This lively carmine red ruby half cluster diamond band is charismatic. The blood-red 5-matching ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tear Drop Mozambique Ruby Link Necklace With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:26.252g,D:5.55ct, Ruby:79.01ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tier Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.796g,D:2.02ct, Ruby:10.76ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Tier Mozambique Ruby Dangle Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.650g,D:2.26ct, Ruby:18.59ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Cuff With Center Stone Carved Ruby Motif & Pave Diamonds in Steel Mesh
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:0.18gms , Diamond:3.13cts , Silver:8.82gms, Ruby: 3.2cts, Steel Mash : 173.75cts," Height is 2 inches from front and 0.75 inch from back , perfect for 6.5 to 7 inch w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Steel
Ruby & Black Onyx Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:13.898g, Diamond:4.722ct, Ruby:116.9ct, ONYX BLACK:2.20ct Size: 76X15MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold 13.73 CTW Ruby & Diamond Flower Shape Stud Earrings Gift for Her
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold 13.73 CTW Ruby & Diamond Flower Shape Stud Earrings Gift for Her This magnificent crimson red ruby and rose cut solitaire diamond earring is an incredible feisty...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.29 Carat Ruby Gemstone 0.93 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby and 3/8 Cttw Diamond Alternating Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Envelop your neckline in a cascade of opulence with this exquisite necklace, artfully crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold. Each link in this masterpiece alternates between mesmerizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Mughal Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
FABULOUS LARGE vintage Mughal / Mogul 22kt yellow gold pendant with genuine irregular size rose cut diamonds ,emeralds , sapphires and ruby insert . Stones make a peacock design with...
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.53 carats Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 3.53 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, witho...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Long Ring with Ruby & Square Shaped Center Sapphires Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.28g, Diamond:1.76ct, Silver:9.52gm, Ruby:0.45ct, Sapphire:10.15ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Blue Topaz Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold hand carved blue topaz ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is a contemporary take on a ceremonial object of Indian culture - 'The Kalasha' - which signifies ab...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.7ct Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
đź’Ž Product Description: Elegant, timeless, and full of radiant color, these Halo Stud Earrings feature approx. 0.7ct natural oval-cut rubies, admired for their rich, romantic red hue...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Polki Diamond Band Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful band ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a row of rubies and polki diamonds with a set of pave diamond . The rubies are a deep, rich red color and are inter...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Three-Line Gold Silver Bracelet with diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Emeralds
Located in Delhi, DL
"Experience the allure of luxury with our three-line luxurious bracelet featuring a stunning combination of natural sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, set in high-quality sterling silv...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silv...
$2,800Sale Price|50% Off
Ruby White Diamond Rose Quartz Briolette Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Rubies (origin: Karur, India) are showcased in these classically elegant dangle earrings.
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Rose Agate Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Calibre Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Rose Agate Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace This beautiful contemporary pendant necklace set in 14k yellow gold features an intricately carved rose ...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Oval Halo Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring features an oval ruby at the centre, secured in a four-prong setting ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Patola Bracelet in Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“The Patola - a woven masterpiece“
 Inspired by the 12th century geometric pixellated patterns of the Patola saree which is crafted with 100000 hand woven threads tied and dyed indi...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage dragon eagle Brooch in 14K Gold Turquoise, Ruby and Diamonds with silver
Located in Delhi, DL
Unveil the majesty of our Dragon Eagle Brooch, a striking piece that merges mythical charm with unparalleled craftsmanship. This brooch is meticulously crafted from 14K gold and silv...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$4,409Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pear Ruby Gemstone Band Ring SI/H Round Diamond 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.28 carats ruby gemstone and 0.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,719Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Pear Ruby Gemstone Band Ring SI/H Round Diamond 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.28 carats ruby gemstone and 0.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest c...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with Diamonds Rubies and Spinels Handcrafted in 18K Gold with Enamel
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Pair of beautiful Fish Earrings with good quality flat Rose Cut Diamonds. You will notice some Rubies set on the top part of the earring. The earring has drops and beads of Spinel ...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Calibre-Cut Taper Baguette 5.06 Ct Burma Ruby Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold calibre-cut taper baguette 5.06 ct burma ruby crescent stud earrings. Red blaze ruby crescent earrings set in 18 karat yellow gold, with lustrous handpicked nat...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Exceptional 6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Description: A radiant symphony of passion and precision, this exquisite diamond halo bracelet features a striking 6ct natural oval-cut Ruby — a symbol of love, vitality, and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring This sensational Mughal era Polki flat cut diamond, ruby and emerald stone square shape ring is irreplace...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Ruby Earrings Set Caged in Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.37g, Diamond:2.69ct, Silver:25.90gm, Ruby:44.37ct" Size: 71X34MM
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring Enamel Work Handcrafted
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This elegant Mughal era hand-made blood-red ruby and pearl earring is impressive. The top par...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold 3.39 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.39 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band Ring This sensational scarlet red ruby and diamond cluster band is timeless. The solitaire round cut rubies in ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
East Indian Mughal Enamel Peacock 22K Gold Bangle with Kundan Set Diamond Rubies
Located in Berkeley, CA
This fantastic antique peacock bangle from the Mughal period was made in the mid-late 1800's and is complete with red, blue, and green enamel on 22K yellow gold. There are gold engr...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Enamel
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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.
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