Chain Cuff Bracelet Ruby Cross Gold Plated Brass J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Cross Chain Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Statement Jewelry Designer: J Dauphin The Ruby Cross Chain Cuff is a symbolic sculptural piece by J Dauphin, drawing inspiration from...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
4.11 carats of Sapphire and Ruby Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our striking Fusion Gemstone Earrings, a harmonious blend of vibrant hues and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these bold statement studs f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.01 Carat Ruby Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.01 Carat Ruby Flower Stud Earrings—an epitome of timeless sophistication. Each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Ruby Flower Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elevate your elegance with our exquisite 18 Karat White Gold 1.01 Carat Ruby Flower Stud Earrings—an epitome of timeless sophistication. Each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying...
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s 14K Gold Ruby and Sapphire Openwork Mandala Brooch-Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage 14K gold pendant-brooch masterfully crafted in an intricate openwork filigree design and set with a vibrant array of sapphires and rubies. The medallion-style piec...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Handcrafted 18KT Gold Green Onyx Flower Ring with Ruby Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of nature with this exquisite, handcrafted floral ring. This piece features a meticulously carved Green Onyx flower, showcasing five lush petals that rad...
Onyx, Ruby, Gold
$10,300
W 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Hand - carved Tourmalines, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Rubellite, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmalines ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the allure of understated luxury with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings—a testament to the artistry and refinement that defines our collection...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the allure of understated luxury with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings—a testament to the artistry and refinement that defines our collectio...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Indulge in the allure of understated luxury with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.96 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings—a testament to the artistry and refinement that defines our collecti...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Snake Bracelet Serpent Cuff Emerald Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Head Snake Bracelet Serpent Cuff Emerald Eyes Victorian Style J Dauphin 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin This Bracelet can be custom made in your size. Pls advice your size ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Ruby Halo Stud Earrings With Diamonds In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These classic stud earrings by Artisan feature vivid 1.20ct oval rubies, surrounded by a halo of 0.51ct round brilliant diamonds, all set in 4.460g of 18K white gold. The timeless 10...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
9.12 cts of Sapphire, Ruby and Tanzanite Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite link bracelet, crafted in 18k white gold and weighing 23.35 grams, showcases an opulent array of gemstones. Each unit of the bracelet is adorned with 100 round sapphir...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Skull Crest Signet Ring in Sterling Silver with Emeralds and Rubies
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Crest Signet Ring Sterling Silver Emerald Ruby J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Skull Crest Signet Ring by J Dauphin is a sculptural statement piece crafted in solid sterling...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
Beaded Ruby Macrame Bracelet With Pave Diamonds In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:4.01g, Diamond:2.07ct, Ruby:5.46ct
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Natural 0.97 cts ruby & 0.46 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby dot and dash ring gold Natural baguette cut ruby diamond ring gold Ruby eternity band ring Birthstone ring gold Ruby ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemsto...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.89 in L 6.97 in
Sapphire , Tsavorite & Ruby Multi Color Bangle Made In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:26.28gms, RUBY:1.21Cts, SAPPHIRE:1.36Cts, TSAVORITE:0.61vt
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
$4,899Sale Price|11% Off
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with brilliant round cut Diamond 12 Oval Ruby - 4.14 CTS 156 Brilliant round cut Diamond - 1.01 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 6.2 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Natural Ruby 5x3 MM Oval Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your elegance with our 14K Gold Mozambique Ruby 5x3 Oval Classic Hoop Earrings with an easy to use lock system. A true embodiment of luxury and grace, these earrings showcase...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Accented Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Make a bold, symbolic statement with this captivating Snake Bypass Ring. Expertly cast in warm 14K yellow gold, this piece features a fluid, serpentine design that gracefully coils a...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$5,400Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Diamond Earrings Studded in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant & modern style Ruby & diamond earrings studded in 18k Yellow gold features 30 pieces of Ruby weight 3.80 carat with 38 pieces of diamonds weight 1.27 carat, this enti...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 0.80cts & Fancy Diamond 0.52cts 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
Skull Ring Crest Signet Ring Ruby Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
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
18KT Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Slice Earrings with Ruby & Diamond Accents
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the beauty of nature’s artistry with these 18KT gold earrings, weighing 4.968g. Each earring showcases a natural 10.01ct watermelon tourmaline slice, cherished for its soft p...
Ruby, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Crescent Moon Black Pearl Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Star Black Pearl Bead Necklace Gold White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin Black sweet water Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant Made in Gold with 3 gems: Ruby and White Diamond The ...
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Handcrafted Natural Ruby Ring with Intricate Gold Detailing
Located in Jaipur, IN
A ring with natural Ruby hand made in 18K Gold with intricate floral work on Gold. The work on Gold is a very old Indian technique called "Partash" which can be only done by hand. Th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,300
W 0.91 in D 0.44 in L 2.05 in
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ethiopian Opal is 22.99 carats. The combined Ruby weigh...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet presents a masterful arrangement of 6.63 carats of radiant rubies and dazzling diamonds, meticulously crafted to embody timeless sophistication. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,999Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ruby & diamond ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 3.20 carat which is surrounded by 63 pieces of round shaped diamond weight 0.46 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Ruby Heart Ring Gold Plated Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Signet Ring 14k Gold Plated Silver Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, this structural signet ring features a heart set with multiple natur...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Pink Ruby Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bright and colorful, this modest size earring pair displays four cheerful 3.5mm pink ruby cabochons on each that are bezel set in a fancy ornamental 18 karat yellow gold setting. Anc...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,899Sale Price|14% Off
Star Ruby Surrounded By Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Star Ruby Surrounded By Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Ring Star Ruby - 4.68 CTS Matte Finish 18k Yellow Gold Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization size - ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 8.56 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegance meets masterful craftsmanship in this 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet, featuring a breathtaking composition of 8.56 carats of rubies and diamonds. The harmonious arrangement o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 11.6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet embodies timeless elegance, designed with 11.6 carats of radiant rubies and sparkling diamonds. The combination of these exquisite gemstones create...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pink Enamel Cuff Bracelet Ruby Heart Truth Faith J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gemini said J Dauphin Ruby Heart Truth & Faith Pastel Pink Enamel Cuff Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Brass, Light Pink Enamel Stone: Natural Ruby (3), Natural W...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
0.98 Carat Mozambique Rubies Stud Earrings Diamonds and 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
These bright 18K gold earrings are made in INDIA. They feature a stud closure and each earrings consist of one Emerald cut ruby red in the Centre and on top smaller brilliant cut w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Serpent Ring Snake 14k Gold Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold Adjustable Designer: J Dauphin Title: Gypsy Wisdom This Ring is slightly adjustable on the finger between sizes US 6-8 - Pls advice what your size ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Clear Burma Ruby Earrings Studs in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 6.64 carat Ruby with Solid 18k Rose Gold. Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones With 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 11.52 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite display of artistry and elegance, this 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet features a stunning combination of 11.52 carats of rubies and diamonds. The design emphasizes a seam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Dove Cuff Bracelet Bleeding Heart Ruby Gold Plated Brass Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Dove Cuff Bracelet Gold Plated Brass and Sterling Silver Designer J DAUPHIN The Billet of Myself Cuff is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN featuring a pair of do...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
Art Deco, Burmese Ruby & White Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather exceptional natural Burmese ruby and white sapphire bracelet dates to the Art Deco period and possibly originates in India.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover the refined elegance of the 18 Karat Gold 0.69 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings. Each pair is uniquely crafted and curated, blending luxury with timeless design, perfect...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.23 Carat Cushion Brilliant Statement Ruby Red 18K Gold Modern Nobility ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.23 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Ruby Red....
Ruby, 18k Gold
White Heart Ruby Bracelet Bangle Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Heart Bangle White Enamel 14k Gold Plated Statement Bracelet Designer: J DAUPHIN — Victorian Revival Series The Ruby Heart Inlaid Bangle is a symbolic sculptural piece ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold
Ruby with dancing White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is crafted with a stunning combination of ruby and white diamonds, giving it a premium and royal appearance. The deep red ruby (1.63 cts.) set at the center crea...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
10.54 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Ruby Red 18K Gold High Jewellery Supremacy
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10.54 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour fa...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,140Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Ebony Wood Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 2.20 Carat Ruby & ebony Wood 6.30 Carat Ring in 18k yellow Gold This entire ring is made in 18k yellow gold It is a classic ring. Custom Services Resizing i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold and natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 7.25 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Flower Shaped Red Ruby And White Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exemplifying the timeless beauty of the early 20th century, this Flower-Shaped Pendant, adorned with White Diamonds and a Red Ruby, is truly a work of art. Weighing a total of 7.1 gr...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18K Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive & designer ring studded in 18k rose gold with 12 pieces of rubies weight 3.98 carats with 169 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 1.28 carat, this entire ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams
Located in jaipur, IN
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from an 22 Karat Yellow gold and embedded with 188 r...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
9.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby Victorian Style Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
9.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby Victorian Style Drop Earrings This Victorian style red ruby and diamond long earring is phenomenal. The elegant designer concept of the double round loop...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
4.31 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 18K Gold Effortless Elegance Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.31 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Ruby Red. Every decision...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,387Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape Ruby 3.56 cts And Trillion shape Diamond 0.19 cts Ring in 18 kt Gold Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 18 kt gold studded with ruby 2.26 cts and diamond 0.36 cts Rose Gold 3.97 gms Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
43.71 cts of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite multicolored bracelet is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. It features an enchanting combination of 87 round emeralds totaling 13.61 carats, 99 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.