Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive synthetic ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.90 carat ruby, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, platinum hinged bilateral ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Oval Thai Ruby and 1.56ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.13 carat Thai ruby and 1.56 carat diamond, 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our ruby jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage ruby jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C4477
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.10 Carat Pear Cut Ruby 2.04 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.10 carat pear cut ruby, 2.04 carat diamond and platinum pendant necklace; part of our ruby jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.70 Carat Siam Ruby and 3.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat Thai ruby and 3.02 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 5.47ct Zircon and Pearl Yellow and White Gold Spray Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C6002
Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl 0.12 Carat Ruby 0.59 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique ruby jewelry. Ruby Quality Cut Rhombus Content 0.12 carat Diamond Quality Color ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.03ct Thai ruby and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.42 carat ruby, 2.97 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique 1930s jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.87 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.94 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring (2019)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of ruby jewelry/estate jewelry. Ruby Quality Origin Myanmar (Burma) Cut Cushion Content 0.87...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 4.31 Carat Diamond Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 4.31 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.35 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Marquise Diamond Platinum Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and romantic pair of GIA certified natural unheated ruby and diamond earrings by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, handcrafted in platinum.
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 9.20 Carat Ruby 9.78 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 9.20 carat ruby and 9.78 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our Victorian ruby jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,384Sale Price / set|20% Off
14K White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings 3.01 Carats
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Whether you're searching for natural ruby earrings, ruby and diamond hoop earrings, gemstone jewelry, white gold earrings, luxury ruby jewelry, or a meaningful gift for her, this exc...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.62 carat Mozambique ruby and 1.88 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Burma Ruby Oval Cut and Diamond 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
About Burma Ruby Jewelry: Burma rubies have long been among the most desirable rubies in the jewelry market, especially when supported by reliable origin documentation.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 9.32ct Marquise Aquamarine Loose Gemstones, Design Your Dream Earrings
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We also take pride in our extensive world-class loose gemstone collection, a treasure trove of possibilities for the dedicated collector and the jewelry connoisseur alike. From Rare ...
Aquamarine, Beryl
Spectra Fine Jewelry 3.15ct Thai Ruby & Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular ring by Spectra Fine Jewelry showcasing a 3.15 carat Thai ruby of exceptional quality at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rive Gauche Jewelry Ruby Gold Sunburst Earrings
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This pair is centrally set with a cabochon ruby in high polished 18 karat yellow gold. The total weight of the rubies is 1.64 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,889Sale Price|30% Off
Sybarite Jewellery Dangle Ring 0.12 Carats Rubies 0.63 Carats Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and execution.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Spectra Fine Jewelry 26.21 cts. Burma Ruby & Diamond Line Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A true statement in fine jewelry, this Spectra Fine Jewelry ruby and diamond line bracelet showcases twenty-eight cushion-cut Burmese rubies totaling 26.21 carats, selected for vivid...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.56 Carat Star Ruby White Diamonds Rose Gold Engagement Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This stunning Star Ruby 5,56ct and white diamonds (1,06ct) is handcrafted in pink gold (18k) saying "LOVE" Stone: Star Ruby 5,56ct Paving: White diamonds 1,06ct Material: 18k Rose G...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 4.99 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring featuring a 4.99 cushion ruby accented with diamonds. The ruby is not certified. Diamond weights: 12 pear shape diamonds = 2.17 carats. 12 round diamonds = ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.16 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 3.16 CTS BAGUETTE RUBY WITH WHITE DIAMOND PAVÉE ETERNITY RING 18K, Yellow Gold Main Stone : Ruby White Diamon...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Choker with Ruby and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Crafted in 18K rose gold, it showcases the ethereal allure of Ruby gemstones paired with dazzling round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 8.37 cts Round Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 8.37 cts Round Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K, White Gold Ruby : 8.37 cts Origin : Burma Product Reference : LP-ER-...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 15.72 cts Cushion Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 15.72 cts Cushion Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 15.72 cts Origin : Mozambique Certificate : ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aria Jewelry Design 16.98ct Opal Pendant with Ruby & Zircon Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gemstone Details: Opal Weight: 16.98 carats with stunning red and green flashes Ruby Accents: 0.67 carats of vivid red rubies Zircon Accent: 0.35 carats of sparkling zircon Specifica...
Opal, Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Spectra Fine Jewelry Certified 6.16 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Considering all these excellent points, it might be time to propose with a ruby ring. This Ruby Diamond Halo Ring, made by Spectra Fine Jewelry in the 21st century, 2019, would make ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry Certified 5.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail ring featuring a cushion ruby in the center and surrounded by diamonds. The ruby is certified by AGTA lab, stating that the origin is East Africa with the indication of mi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sybarite Jewellery Princess Ring 18 Karat White Gold 1.28 Carat Rubies Amethyst
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a brand and ethos inspired by that single, creased rose petal.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aria Jewelry Design 17-Inch Natural Ruby Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
A 17‑inch sparkling natural ruby necklace becomes even more captivating when you highlight its richness and craftsmanship. This piece features beautifully faceted 9 mm rubies that ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Spectra Fine Jewelry, Certified 7.91 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a fine example of this phenomenon, with its velvet-red ruby extracted from a vintage piece and re-imagined into a classic design by Spectra Fine Jewelry.
Ruby, Platinum
Amwaj Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby and Heart Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A Classic Beauty, this 18 karat white gold ring by Amwaj jewellery presents the lovers’ promise of a future together featuring heart shape diamond that sit ever so beautifully and is...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 10.95 cts Origin : Burma Certificat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 5.24 cts Oval Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 5.24 cts Oval Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 5.24 cts Origin : Mozambique Product Refer...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.14 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.14 cts Baguette Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 9.14 cts White Diamond Pavée : 0.41 cts...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.04 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.04 cts Octagon Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K, White Gold Ruby : 9.04 cts Origin : Burma Certificate : GCI Produ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 18.47 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 18.47 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K, White Gold Ruby : 18.47 cts Origin : Burma Product Refere...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 22.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Hoops
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 22.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby Eternity Hoops 18K, Rose Gold Ruby : 22.70 cts Origin : Burma Product Referen...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 9.02 cts Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 9.02 cts Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, White Gold Ruby : 9.02 cts Origin : Burma Certificate : GC...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacred Sculptural Jewellery Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Rubies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace with a religious motive features a domed onyx stone (radius: 1 cm) enclosed in a sculptural gold structure. It is a custom made piece tha...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Ruby, Gol...
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Rose Gold Ruby : 4.82 cts White Square Diamonds : 4....
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.19 cts French Cut Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 3.19 cts French Cut Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 3.19 cts White Diamond : 0.05 cts Or...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 12.38 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 12.38 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 12.38 cts Origin : Burma Produc...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 7.44 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 7.44 cts Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 7.44 cts Origin : Burma Product Reference...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 4.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 4.70 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring 18K, Rose Gold Ruby : 4.70 cts Origin : Burma Product R...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 12.38 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby 18K Eternity Band Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 12.38 cts Burmese Octagon Ruby Eternity Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 12.38 cts Origin : Burma Product Refer...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
About the Annellino Fine Jewellery In a small market town south of Rome, overlooked by the Apennine mountains, lies a magical workshop seeping 150 years of history.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Oval Ruby Ring. Ruby Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Red gem ring. Ruby gold jewelry. Genuine ruby ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.1 g (depends from size) Main stone - Ruby, red color, oval cut, 0.8 ct weight, vs clarity Other ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Spiral Ring, Oval Ruby Ring, Ruby Gold Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby spiral ring. Oval Ruby ring. Ruby gold ring. 14k gold ring with Ruby. Minimalist Ruby ring. Ruby engagement ring. July Birthstone Ring. Ruby Vintage ring. Ruby Dainty ring. Ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Engagement Ring, Oval Ruby Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring.Oval Ruby ring. 14k gold ring with Ruby. Ruby stackable ring. Minimalist Ruby ring. Ruby promise ring. Gift for her. Ruby ring for woman. July Birthstone Ring. S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Ruby Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Minimalist Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. 14k gold ring with Ruby. Minimalist ruby ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby promise ring. Gift for her. Ruby ring for woman. July Birthstone Ring. Stackable ring. Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Engagement Ring, Ruby Vintage Ring, Genuine Ruby 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring. Ruby vintage ring. Genuine ruby 14k gold ring.Ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring. Oval ruby ring. Natural ruby ring. Minimalist ruby ring. Ruby engagement rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, 11 carats of D-F color vs2 diamonds set with approximately 6.25 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Oval ruby ring. Solitaire ring with ruby. Ruby engagement ring. Genuine ruby ring. Red gemstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby Geometric ring. Genuine ruby ring. Ruby vintage ring. July birthstone ring. Ruby solitaire ring. Ruby wedding ring. Woman ruby r...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$972Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Earrings Studs in 14 Karat Gold, Elephant Ruby Studs, Cabochon Ruby Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold elephant earrings studs with natural ruby cabochons. Ruby birthstone. Total weight: 2.2 g. Size: 7 x 8 mm. Central stones: Natural rubies - 2 pieces Weight: approx...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.