Skull Ring Crest Signet Ring Ruby Gold Coktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Skull Signet Ring: Gold Memento Mori "Secret Doors" 14k Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin The Ruby Skull Crest Signet Ring is a signature piece from the "Secret ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Ruby Black Enamel Nameplate Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Ruby Black Enamel Nameplate Bangle Designer: J DAUPHIN Lucky cuff in 14k gold plated brass, the word LUCKY worked across the centre in raised polished ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Lucea New York Ruby Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Bright Crimson Ruby pave pebble elongated earrings set in sterling silver and 14k plated gold Ruby : 11.73ct total weight.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Contemporary Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Halo Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid emerald-cut rubies take center stage in these Contemporary Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Halo Stud Earrings, crafted in warm, lustrous 18K yellow gold. The natural rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Natural 1.73cts Ruby & Diamond 0.28cts 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
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby 3.15ct & Diamond 1.79ct Ring, Designer
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural 6.48cts Ruby & Diamond 1.07cts 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 gems...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2 Pear Shaped Red Ruby ByPass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the allure of vibrant red with this exquisite 2 Pear Shaped Red Ruby Bypass Ring. The two 0.65 carat pear-shaped red rubies elegantly bypass each other, surrounded by a ha...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade in Jaipur by extremely skilled artisans, this ring in 18k Gold features a 0.55 cts centre ruby surrounded by Ruby baguettes weighing 1.22 cts and 0.58 cts of Diamond baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 9 Carat Ruby & Emerald Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Experience the epitome of luxury with our 18 Karat Gold 9 Carat Ruby & Emerald Drop Earrings, where timeless elegance meets contemporary allure. Each pair is meticulously crafted...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A classic bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds set together in 18K Gold. The bracelet hugs the wrist perfectly and looks delicate and at the same time chic. Its light weight and is per...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,400 / item
Natural Ruby & Diamonds Bangle 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 is a beautiful bangle made up of 18K Gold, high-quality diamonds, and rubies. This is p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mozambique Ruby 3.45cts Unheated 100% Natural Blood Red IGI Certified AAA+
Located in Chicago, IL
Transparency: Transparent Shape: Oval Gemstone Color: Red Gemstone Type: Ruby Size: 10.12 x 8.10 x 4.42mm Color: Red Cut Grade: Excellent Gemstone Shape: Oval Gemstone Creation: Natu...
Ruby
Heart Charm Bracelet Ruby Diamond Chain Cuff Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Charm Bracelet Ruby White Diamond Arrow Link Chain Cuff J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Heart Charm Bracelet is a chain of large open links that wraps the wrist as a cuff, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
14KT White Gold Alternating Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in polished white gold, this delicate romantic necklace features an open-heart pendant suspended from a fine cable chain. The heart motif is set with alternating round vibran...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby 4.04ct and Diamond 0.81ct Cocktail Ring, New Design
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 4.04 CTS DIAMOND: 0.81 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 8.07 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 9.04 GRAMS CODE: BH FOLLOW Monalisa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Ruby 1.06ct and Diamond 0.50ct Cocktail Ring, New Design
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.06 CTS DIAMOND: 0.50 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 4.88 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.19 GRAMS CODE: BH FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Ruby 1.83ct and Diamond 0.62ct Cocktail Ring, New Design
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.83 CTS DIAMOND: 0.62 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 5.09 GRAMS GROSS WEIGHT: 5.53 GRAMS CODE: BH FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Ring With Ruby Eyes
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:2.61ct RUBY:0.05Cts Size: 20X16MM
Diamond, Ruby
Gold Coin Ring Cocktail Ring Ruby Naked Woman Medal Signet
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Coin Ring Cocktail Ring Ruby Naked Woman Medal Signet Designer: J DAUPHIN The Signet Ring is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a coin medal face engraved with a masked woman ...
Ruby, Brass, Gold Plate
18K Gold Ring with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamonds, 3.07ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, RUB...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Snake Ring Ruby Marquise Serpent Gold Open Adjustable J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpent Snake Ring Ruby Marquise Open Adjustable Gold Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, named Gypsy Wisdom, is a coiled serpent in gold plated silver with a marqui...
Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate
18 Karat White Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embrace the allure of timeless sophistication with our 18 Karat White Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring—a masterpiece that transcends trends and captures the essence of refined ele...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Behold the epitome of opulence with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.39 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring—a singular masterpiece crafted for those who seek the extraordinary. This ring transcends ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald 13.05CTS Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold (stamped) BLUE-SAPPHIRE, EMERALD, RUBY: 13.05 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 7.46 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 4.79 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa...
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.96cts & Diamond 0.30cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.30 CTS RUBY: 1.96 CTS CUT: OVAL CUT 18K YELLOW GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 2.22 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 1.76 GRAMS CODE: K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 2.82cts & Diamond 0.63cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.63 CTS RUBY: 2.82 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 4.22 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.53 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 3.30CTS & Diamond 0.40CTS Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.40 CTS RUBY: 3.30 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.73 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefron...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 1.30cts & Diamond 0.32cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.32 CTS RUBY: 1.30 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD NET WEIGHT: 1.82 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefron...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 7.55CTS & Diamond 2.33CTS Earring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 1.35 CTS RUBY: 7.55 CTS 18K white GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.33 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Ruby Ring with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcrafted Oval Ruby with brilliant round cut Diamond Ring Ruby - 2.51 CTS Brilliant round cut Diamond - 0.64 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 7.45 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Silver Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Mount Carmel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Silver Medal Chain Necklace Virgin Mary Mount Carmel Designer: J DAUPHIN The Virgin del Carmen Necklace is handcrafted with a round Virgin del Carmen medal in silver, set wit...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Indian 22k Yellow Gold Graduated Ruby Cabochon Adjustable Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (31) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - 7.81mm to 11.97mm Width (approx.) Material: Solid 22k Yellow Gold Weight: 52.16 Grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Serpent Choker Sterling Silver Pendant Ruby Tanzanite Gold Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpent Choker Sterling Silver Pendant Ruby Tanzanite Gold Chain Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Choker is handcrafted with a silver serpent pendant set with five rubies and two tanz...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
11.7ct Silver Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings by Gems Paradise
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Exquisitely designed to captivate and enchant, our 11.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings are a testament to the art of fine jewelry craftsmanship. These earrings feature a perfec...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Dangle Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Rubies is 9.36 carats. The Rubies ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mozambique Ruby 0.83 cts Blood Red Unheated 100% Natural AAA+ Color Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
Treatment: None (No Enhancement), Unheated Color: Red Natural/Lab-Created: Natural Transparency: Transparent Total Carat Weight (TCW): 0.83 Modified Item: No Country/Region of Manufa...
Ruby
Ruby Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant ruby bracelet features 58 pieces of princess cut rubies 9.27 carat in the channel setting, this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat rose gold weight 10.85 grams, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,138 / item
Moi Juliet Gold Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.20g Rose-cut Diamond: 0.90ct Gemstones : Ruby Inspired by vintage settings, the Juliet ring is perfect for someone who loves subtle details and a pop of color. The rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Natural diamonds ruby peridot sterling silver wedding engagement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning real natural diamond ruby peridot sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth min...
Diamond, Ruby, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Certified solitaire Natural Diamond ruby peridot kyanite sterling silver pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
It consists of: Gemstone- Ruby, Peridot, Kyanite and solitaire diamond Gemstone type- All real natural earth mined Gemstone weight- Ruby- 2.25cts Peridot-5.0cts Kyanite- 0.70cts Dia...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Natural Ruby 4.44CTS, Sapphire 2.87CTS & Diamond 3.12CTS Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 3.12 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 4.44 CTS SAPPHIRE WEIGHT: 2.87 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.79 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 15.52 GRAMS CODE: SW FOLLOW Monalisa Je...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2.14 Carat Ruby, Diamond & Enamel Earrings in Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
2.14 Carat Ruby, Diamond & Enamel Earrings in Yellow Gold Ruby 2.14 Cts Diamond 1.33 Cts enamel 0.50 Cts Yellow gold 3.59 Kts Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Designer 14K Yellow Gold Ruby 0.50ct & Diamond 4ct 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 & Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 360 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This pendant features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with a sparkling e...
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 15.07 Carat Crystal and Ruby Cufflinks
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
These 18 Karat Gold cufflinks embody an exquisite fusion of crystal and ruby, offering a bold yet refined accessory. With a total weight of 15.07 carats, the design intricately combi...
Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mughal 20kt Gold Diamond Emerald Rubies Enamel Earrings
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Elevate your elegance with these breathtaking Mughal-inspired dangle earrings. Crafted from luxurious 20kt gold, these earrings feature a stunning array of gemstones and intricate de...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Natural 3.01cts Ruby & Diamond 1.48cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Alternating Baguette Wedding Band in White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Channel-set baguette rubies alternate with prong-set round brilliant diamonds along this Ruby and Diamond Alternating Baguette Band Ring, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,200 / item
Natural 1.32cts Ruby Stud Earrings with 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 an ruby gems...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Indian 18th century Mughal 22k gold bangle with kundan set diamonds and rubies, featuring fine enamel work. The enamels bold an bright with abstracted floral and fruit design...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Enamel
$3,046 / item
Moi Indra Vintage Gold and Diamond Ruby Earrings
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 3.05g Rose-cut Diamonds: 4.00ct Gemstones : Ruby, Chinese Cultured Pearls 925 Silver Bringing back the old world charm of rose-cut diamonds that were first found in India...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby & Diamond Heart Pendant Chain Necklace Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:0.31Ct, Silver:2.94g, Ruby:13.58Ct,
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$1,200 / item
Natural 8.58cts Ruby Stud 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 Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemst...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 5.72ct and Diamond 2.08ct Bracelet in 18k Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These are bracelets made of Ruby, diamond, and 18-carat gold. Each ruby is meticulously cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mozambique 6.68 ct Purplish Red IGI Certified Red Ruby Cut Jewelry Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemstone Creation: Natural Country/Region of Manufacture: India Item Length: 15.4 mm Length: 15.47mm Gemstone Shape: Pear Color: Red Transparency: Translucent Total Carat Weight (TCW...
Ruby
Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Ring by House of Umrao
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k white and yellow gold ring set with 2 Zambian emeralds (5.71cts approx), flanked by baguette diamonds (1.67 cts approx) and shield-cut rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An illusion-set diamond center creates the look of one large emerald-cut stone at the heart of this Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant, crafted in cool, lust...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Ruby 1.18ct & Diamond 0.44ct Ring in Handmade 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Polki Diamond and Ruby Teardrop Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a touch of regal heritage with these exquisite ruby and diamond drop earrings. Crafted in 14K gold, this pair features a stunning contrast between the vintage charm of rose-c...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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