Aria Jewelry Design Two-Strand Ruby Rondel Necklace, 16-17.5 Inches
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exquisite two‑strand ruby necklace showcases a glowing array of graduated, smooth rondel‑shaped rubies ranging from 4.5mm to 8mm. Each ruby has been expertly heat‑treated to e...
Ruby
Snake Ring Silver Emerald Ruby Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Emerald Snake Ring Sterling Silver Ruby Eyes Designer: J DAUPHIN — “Gypsy Wisdom” Collection The “Gypsy Wisdom” Sterling Serpent Ring is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DA...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Natural Ruby 4.15cts & Diamond 0.45cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 4.15 CTS DIAMOND: 0.45 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 2.45 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view the lat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.08cts & Diamond 0.75cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.08 CTS DIAMOND: 0.75 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.43 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.25 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s st...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.57cts & Diamond 0.79cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.57 CTS DIAMOND: 0.79 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.76 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.29 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s stor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 5.54cts & Diamond 0.73cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 5.54 CTS DIAMOND: 0.73 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.19 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 1.93 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s stor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Vermeil Chandelier Earrings
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning ruby diamond chandelier earrings comprises 22 pieces of oval rubies with accents of diamonds. It has yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver with post back closure. Ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A striking blend of elegance and everyday luxury, this 18KT yellow gold cocktail ring is designed to make a statement while remaining effortlessly versatile. Featuring a beautiful ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.82cts & Ruby 5.08cts 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. These captivating earrings are made of ruby, diamonds, and 18-carat gold. Designed in an ele...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,490 / item
Petal Studs in 14kt Gold, Silver & Ruby
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
These mesmerizing Ruby Petal earrings from the Akasa Collection are a true celebration of nature’s beauty. Inspired by the soft, flowing lines of petals, these earrings evoke a sense...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
3.30cts Mozambique Blood Red Unheated 100% Natural Ruby Cut Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Oval Modified Item: No Country/Region of Manufacture: India Certification: IGI Natural/Lab-Created: Natural Depth: 4.44 mm Length: 10.42 cts Width: 7.34 cts Cut Grade: Excelle...
Ruby
Designer 14K Gold Earring with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, & Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby, Emerald, Pearl & Diamond Earrings, 1.63ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby, emer...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
$3,137 / item
Moi Luna Gold Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 2.85g Rose-cut Diamond : 4.65ct Gemstone : Ruby 925 Silver The Luna earrings are a silhouette of handcrafted beauty at its finest. They consist of orbs of rose-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural 4.42cts Ruby & 1.43cts 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. These earrings are a dazzling expression of luxury, crafted in 18-carat gold and adorned wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Octagon Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Ruby Type : Natural Ring Weight- 4.87 gms Shape : Octagon Size : US 7 Weight : 9.29 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enhancement : Heated Please allow 5-10% fluctuation in stone w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.30ct & Diamond 0.32ct Earrings
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 gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.35cts Mozambique Ruby Unheated Cut Stone 100% Natural Certified AAA+
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemstone Shape: Oval Certification: IGI Gemstone Creation: Natural Gemstone Color: Red Modified Item: No Length: 9.22mm Width: 7.36mm Cut Grade: Excellent Country/Region of Manufactu...
Ruby
Natural 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby Halo Ring with Diamonds, 2.11ct & 0.09ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring, 14k Gold & Diamonds, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art-Deco Style This immaculate Victorian period style Navratan (nine) gems ring is mesmerizing. Navratnas of the nine gemstones represent the nine...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...
14k Gold Ruby 0.4ct & Diamond 0.45ct Ring, New Creation
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 14-carat gold and features a RUBY and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Gold Ruby 0.48ct and Diamond 0.06ct Ring, New
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 14-carat gold and features a RUBY and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
An Exquisite Elephant-Inspired Earring Adorned with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisitely designed 14KT Gold Elephant Earrings, a graceful mix of heritage, luxury, and fine artistry. Inspired by the elephant—an enduring symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and good f...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Beautiful Ruby and Emerald Cabochon Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby and Emerald Cabochon Bracelet with diamonds sprinkled in between wraps around the wrist perfectly and gives a very dressy look, Closure: Tongue Clasp 18Kt: 6.59...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18kt Gold & Radiant Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegant, timeless, and easy to wear, this beautiful 18kt yellow gold ring features a stunning 1.08 cts natural ruby at its center. The rich pinkish-red ruby is surrounded by a sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace, 0.5ct & 0.2ct
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 Necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lucea New York Ruby Drop Disc Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Red Rose Collection Edgy yet versatile Ruby drop earrings set in blackened sterling silver. Ruby: 15.35ct total weight.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.91ct Natural Ruby Asscher Cut Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 2.71ct & Diamond 0.26ct Stud Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby &...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Lucea New York Ruby Chain Link Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Rough chic Ruby chain link bracelet with toggle clasp. Set in sterling silver and 14K gold plating. Ruby: 15.36ct total weight.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Imperial Ruby & Baroque Pearl Foliate Drop Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of mixed-media design, these earrings feature large, iridescent 25.50-carat baroque pearls as their foundation. Each pearl is uniquely shaped by nature and adorned with...
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ruby 4.55ct & Diamond 1.01ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an RUBY and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14k Gold Ruby 1.65ct & Diamond 0.19ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14.23cts Ruby & Diamond 0.71cts 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 an RUBY and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,500 / set
22kt Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover the opulent charm of these 22k Gold Earrings adorned with an exquisite array of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. With approximately 2 carats of sparkling round dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Snake Choker Necklace White Sapphire Silver Serpent Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Choker Necklace White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Silver Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Choker is handcrafted in solid 925 sterling silver, a substantial double link chain that...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural 1.95 cts ruby band ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby pave eternity band ring gold Natural 1.50MM ruby thin eternity band ring Ruby birthstone ring gold Ruby wedding band promise ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gems...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Earrings, 3.12ct Total Weight
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RUBY, SAPP...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Ruby and Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace, 7.93cts
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This striking necklace features a captivating circle pendant adorned with richly hued baguet...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
161.7 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in opulence with our 161.7 Carat Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Dangle Earrings. Each uniquely crafted and curated pair exudes a blend of classic elegance and contemporary...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Floral 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, New
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, FLORAL-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and featur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Polki Ethnic Dangle Earrings With Ruby Red Centerpiece
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:0.90g,D:2.03ct RUBY:1.4Cts
Ruby
18 Karat Gold Ruby Circular Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
You don’t have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. Stunning pinkish rubies (12.71cts!) comprise these classic round shaped earrings. The rubie...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 3.25 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 8.95 CTS BLUE SAPPHIRE WEIGHT: 1.42 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 7.52 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 18.68 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 22.91 GRAMS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.57ct & 0.79ct
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 gemstone set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.56 Carat Ruby Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Our gold ruby tennis bracelet is finally here. We couldn’t find the perfect ruby tennis bracelet at an affordable price point, so we created it! This ruby tennis bracelet White gold ...
Ruby, White Gold
Natural 1.85cts Ruby Heart Studs Shape Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These earrings are beautifully designed in a romantic heart shape, crafted with vibrant rubi...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 1.63 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 5.22 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 1 CTS PEARL WEIGHT: 35.27 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.69 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 9.066 GRAMS CODE: S...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Designer 14K Gold Ruby 4.15ct & Diamond 0.45ct Halo Ring, New
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 14-carat gold and features a gemstone set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.49 CTS EMERALD WEIGHT: 1.55 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 3.9 CTS SAPPHIRE: 3.36 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 11.25 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 9.00 GRAMSCODE: SW FOL...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 1.95cts Ruby & 0.65cts Diamond Earrings 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, RADIENT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and featu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 8.33 cts ruby band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
uby 8.33 carats emerald cut U-prong eternity band ring in gold Natural 5x4 MM red ruby eternity band ring gold Ruby gold eternity band GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemst...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Blue, Sapphire, & Diamond Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.31 CTS RUBY: BLUE SAPPHIRE: 4.08 CTS 14K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 3.67 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s s...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings, 2.57ct Ruby
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 an EMERALD a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,683 / item
Moi Firdos Pearl Ruby and Gold Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 9.51g Rose-cut Diamonds : 0.95ct Gemstone : Emerald, Ruby, Cultured Pearls Other : Blue Enamel 925 India-inspired, the Firdos earrings are a nod to 1940s Hollywood styl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural ruby 4.80cts & diamond 1.75cts earring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=9.62gm NW=8.31gm ruby=4.80cts diamond =1.75cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection. Free Shipping with in United Stat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural diamond 2.76cts & ruby 5.97cts earring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=22.81gm NW=21.06gm diamond=2.76cts ruby=5.97cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection. Free Shipping with in United Sta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Natural Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace Hallmark Sterling Silver
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Certified Natural ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Snake Ring Pink Ruby Marquis Silver Serpent Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Pink Ruby Marquis Silver Serpent Adjustable Size US 6.5 Designer: J DAUPHIN The Pink Ruby Snake Ring by J DAUPHIN, titled Gypsy Wisdom, is a sterling silver serpent ring...
Ruby, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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