Ruby Hoop Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.054g, RUBY:1.19ct,
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Hoop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Hoop Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.054g, RUBY:1.19ct,
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted stunning and royal-looking ring, crafted in 18K gold (5.23gms). Its design is classic and eye-catching, making it a premium...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$28,220 / item
Diamond and Ruby Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Diamond and Ruby Striped Bracelet“ 4.69 carats of Diamonds and 10.82 carats of Ruby Marquises set in 18kt Yellow Gold. Can be worn by itself or as a pair.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
11.34 Carat Diamond, Golden Topaz and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An epitome of opulence and sophistication, the 11.34 Carat Diamond, Golden Topaz, and Ruby Cocktail Ring is a true marvel of jewelry design. At its core, an extraordinary golden topa...
Topaz, Ruby, Diamond, Silver
Contemporary Style Ballerina Halo Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid oval rubies anchor these Contemporary Style Ballerina Halo Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold. The natural oval-cut rubies, prized for their...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Contemporary Style Ruby Sweetheart Pendant Haloed in Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A bezel-set pear-cut ruby takes center stage in this Contemporary Style Ruby Sweetheart Pendant, crafted in warm, lustrous 18K yellow gold and haloed in diamonds. The natural ruby, i...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Floral 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.03ct Diamonds
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 ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and fea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Exquisite 18K Gold Ruby and Sapphire Ring, 1.10ct & 0.12ct Gemstones
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite ring features a captivating combination of vibrant sapphires and rich rubies,...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modern Style 18K White Gold Asscher Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Modern Style 18K White Gold Asscher Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace A refined display of timeless elegance, this Natural Ruby Pendant Necklace is masterfully crafted in ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Owning a pair of our 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings is not just a fashion statement; it's an investment in a legacy of style and sophistication. These ear...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Owning a pair of our 18 Karat White Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings is not just a fashion statement; it's an investment in a legacy of style and sophistication. These ea...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Owning a pair of our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat Ruby Solitaire Stud Earrings is not just a fashion statement; it's an investment in a legacy of style and sophistication. These e...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Floral 3.78ct Natural Ruby & 0.38ct Diamond 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, FLORAL-SHPAED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and featur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 4.59 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Stud Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 4.59 carats. The Rubies are completely natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Snake Necklace Serpent Choker Ruby Tanzanite Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Necklace Ruby Tanzanite Eyes Sterling Silver Serpent Pendant Gold Chain Choker J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Necklace centers on a sterling silver serpent that curv...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Natural 1.24cts Ruby & 0.21cts Diamond Studs 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, RADIANT-SHAPED earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and featu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Pear Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Botanical Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Eight pear-cut rubies form a graceful floral formation around a sparkling diamond center in this Contemporary Pear Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Botanical Pendant, crafted in warm, lustrou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver round ruby drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver ruby earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds Diamond origin- ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Ruby & Diamond Bangle Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and sassy Ruby Diamond pear and marquee shape Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold is perfect to stack and add some vibrant colors to your wrist. 18KT Gold: 9.382gms Diamond: 2.33cts Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ring with White Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring is a stunning example of beautiful and luxurious jewelry made in 18k (14.29gms.) white gold. The large Pink Tourmaline gemstone (7.04cts.) set at the center instan...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2.55 Carat Clear Ruby Half Band in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcrafted Round Ruby Half Band 7 Oval Ruby - 2.55 Cts 18 Karat Rose Gold - 3.00 Grams Custom Services Resizing is available. Request Customization
Ruby, 18k Gold
A Handcrafted 18KT Gold Traditional Ponchi Style Bracelet with Natural Rubies
Located in Jaipur, IN
Inspired by a royal Indian jewelry, this 18kt Gold Ponchi Bracelet is a striking blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication. Designed in the traditional Ponchi s...
Ruby, Gold
18 Karat Gold 4.48 Carat Ruby Eternity Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted with sophistication and opulence, the 18 Karat Gold 4.48 Carat Ruby Eternity Cocktail Ring unveils an unspoken narrative of grace and allure. A harmonious symphony of eleganc...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Monkey Pendant Necklace, 14k Gold with Diamond & Ruby Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Monkey Pendant Diamond Ruby Solid Gold Charm Designer: J DAUPHIN The Monkey Pendant is handcrafted in solid 14k gold, standing 25 mm in height, set with a diamond in the belly...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.85 Carat Ruby Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Embrace a symbol of eternal love with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.85 Carat Ruby Eternity Ring—a meticulously crafted masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of timeless beauty. Each...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby 6 Line Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Star Ruby 6 Line - 20.39 Carat 18KT White Gold
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Real natural ruby multi-colored sapphire, emerald sterling silver pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
It consists of: Gemstone- Ruby, multicolored sapphire, emerald Gemstone type- All real natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- sterling silver Dimension- 50mm x 27mm
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$3,696Sale Price|20% Off
Rainbow Sapphire and Ruby Earrings in 14K Gold, 10-12 Carats
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 Rainbow Sa...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural diamonds Pearl Ruby oxidized silver hinged bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 0.75cts Diamond type: Pave diamonds Diamond color: White Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pure silver Color of Metal- Oxidized silver Gemstone= Pearl an...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Natural Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace Hallmark Black 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, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural Pave Diamond Ruby Sterling silver bridal wedding necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful ruby diamond necklace consists of: Diamond- Pave diamonds Diamond color- white with a tint of grey Diamond origin- Natural Diamond weight- 8.30ct Gemstone- Ruby Gems...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
8.45ct Natural Ruby & 2.26ct Diamond 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 gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
6.72ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring in Silver, Contemporary Design
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 6.72 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring epitomizes luxury and refined craftsmanship, combining the timeless allure of diamonds with the vibrant beauty of rubies. This ring featu...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Gold Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Cocktail Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, worked as a double headed se...
Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rose Cut Ruby 13.17 carats Round Diamonds 1.69 carat 18K Rose Gold 21.04 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Ring Silver Serpent Ruby Tanzanite Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Silver Serpent Ruby Tanzanite Cocktail Ring J Dauphin The Serpent Cocktail Ring is a masterfully sculpted, double-headed statement piece by J DAUPHIN, handcrafted in sol...
Tanzanite, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Crescent Moon Cuff Star Bracelet Celestial Silver Tanzanite Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Cuff Star Bracelet Celestial Silver Tanzanite Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN The Crescent Moon and Star Cuff is an open bangle handcrafted in solid sterling silver, with f...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural fancy color diamonds sterling silver tear drop ruby earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver ruby earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural fancy colored diamond Diamond o...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
18k Gold 15.85 carat Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
18k Gold 15.85 carat Ruby Diamond Necklace 18k Gold 8.947gms Gross Weight 12.117 gms Ruby (Treated Filled) - 15.25 carats Diamonds- .6 carats (G-H SI) 7 Faceted Slices of Beautiful...
Pink Bracelet Heart Cuff Ruby Truth Faith J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Cuff Bracelet Ruby Diamond Pink Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Truth & Faith Cuff is a 14k gold-plated brass open bracelet featuring hand-painted pa...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Snow Flake Ruby & Diamond Pendant Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.538gms,,Dia:0.48cts RUBY:0.58cts,size-10MM
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
4.81 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
4.81 carats of Red Pear Ruby 10 pcs 0.07 carats of white diamonds 2 pcs Set in a custom made 18k Rose gold mounting 3.19 Gm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K White 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 white gold, this piece features a fluid, serpentine design that gracefully coils ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Ruby Cabochon Cricket Ball Bat Enamel Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eye catching ruby cabochon cricket ball and bat enamel cufflinks made in sterling silver. These cufflinks are a tribute to the Cricket Lovers all around the globe. Capturing the sp...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$9,449Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k White Gold Diamond Beads & Ruby Necklace Diamond Beads & Natural Red Rubies are used to embellish a delicate necklace ,everything fluidly flowing among one another, their ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent ruby High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 0.99 carats ruby mounted in high profile. Handcrafted masterpiece design set in high polished 18 karats Yellow gold. Statemen...
Ruby, Gold
Lucea New York Ruby, Moonstone and Emerald Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color Collection Color combination of Ruby, Moonstone and Emerald with diamonds all set in Sterling Silver. Ruby: 5.00ct total weight. Moonstone: 4.92ct total weight. Emera...
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$507Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Natural Ruby Multicolored sapphire sterling silver Drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning Vintage appeal natural ruby multicolored sapphires chandelier earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Gemstone- Ruby, tourmaline(multi-colored),...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Snake Ring Green Sapphire Serpent Cocktail Ring Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Snake Ring Serpent Cocktail Ring Ruby Green Sapphire Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring is handcrafted in a thibk 1 Micron gold plated silver as a coiled serpent winding ...
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Ouroboros White Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Ouroboros White Sapphire Ruby Emerald Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, from the Eternal Renewal collection, is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a coiled...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Gold Plate
Lucea New York Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in color collection Bright Passion Cabochon Ruby and diamonds cocktail ring set in sterling silver and yellow gold. Ruby : 5.76ct total weight. Diamond : 0.79ct total weight. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold 1.36 Carat Ruby & Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover the epitome of refined elegance with our 18 Karat Gold 1.36 Carat Ruby & Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Each pai...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat White Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse you...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse yo...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Signet Ring Skull Ruby Memento Mori Gold Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signet Ring Skull Ruby Memento Mori Gold Plated Silver — "Secret Doors" Designer: J Dauphin The Ruby Skull Crest Signet Ring by J Dauphin is a 14k gold plated silver sculptural inte...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$4,380 / item
Disc Earrings - 14kt Gold Push-backs, Ruby & Silver
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The stunning disc-shaped earrings feature a striking twist design that radiates with the fiery energy of 818 rubies (9.94 cts). Crafted in 14k gold (3.7 gm) and silver (8.86 gm), the...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
Natural Ruby 2.30cts, Amethyst 5.30cts & Diamond 0.50cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 2.30 CTS DIAMOND: 0.50 CTS AMETHYST: 5.53 CTS 14K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 4.20 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront...
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Color Ruby, Emerald , Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, originating from the early 20th century, is a beautiful amalgamation of precious gemstones, featuring a total diamond weight of 1.08 carats and an additional 0.85 carats o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Discover an enduring symbol of elegance with our 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.4 Carat Ruby Infinity Band Ring—a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and timeless allure. Immerse your...
Ruby, 18k 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.