$971Sale 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
$971Sale 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
$971Sale 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
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Halo Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Gold. Ruby gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Round ruby ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Everyday ruby ring. 14k gold ring with ruby . Ruby Wedding Ring. ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Genuine Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby vintage ring. Ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring.Red gemstone ring. Natural ruby ring. Minimalist ruby ring. Ruby engagemen...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,236Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mens gemstone jewellery. Ruby Ring. Antique gold Mens Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
23.24 Carat Ruby Ruby Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 240 pieces of baguette shaped rubies weighing 23.24 carat approximately. Th...
Ruby
$441Sale Price / item|75% Off
Genuine Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby ring. Ruby and diamonds ring. Genuine ruby ring. Oval ruby ring. Weight: 3.8 g. depends from size Metal: sterling silver Central stone: Ruby Color - red Oval cut, 2.00...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone ring. Classic ruby ring. Genuine ruby ring By Daizy Jewellery.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$423Sale Price / item|28% Off
Ruby cabochon ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby cabochon 14k gold over 925 silver ring. Oval ruby cabochon ring gold. Butterfly ring with black spinels and ruby. Genuine ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring with ruby. Metal...
Ruby, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Untreated Ruby Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
RUBY PIGEON RED VVS MQ 10 1.51 MOZ. RUBY PIGEON RED VVS MQ 8 3.84 MOZ.
Ruby
Emilio Jewelry Untreated Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Certified Center stone just over 4.65ct Mozambique No Heat pigeon blood high quality Ruby. The Ruby is high in luster and clarity. An additional 3.90ct and .67ct of white diamonds ar...
Ruby
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus Earrings Studs with Rubies in 14k Gold. Ruby Gold Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold. Rubies cabochon earrings. Ruby Gold Earrings. Flower gold earrings. Metal: 14 karat gold Weight: 1.5 g. Size: 11.45 x 8.35 mm. Set wi...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing 2 special certified rubies weighing 3.00 carats.Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier, whom specializes in rare collectible pieces in the precious color field.
Diamond, Ruby
$353Sale Price / item|48% Off
Pear ruby earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
925 silver earrings studs with pear rubies and sapphires. Total weight: 2.30 g. Metal: 925 silver Size: 20 x 5 mm. Central stones: Rubies - 2 pieces Cut: Pear Weight: approx 1.2 ct...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby gold ring in 14k gold. Lotus flower ring. Ruby cabochon ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby ring. By Daizy Jewellery. Metal: 14k solid gold Weigh: 2.2 gr (depends from size) Central stone: Ruby Weight: 0.5 ct. (4.5 mm) Pinkish red color, round cabochon cut.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$323Sale Price / item|44% Off
12 MM Ruby Huggie Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hoop Earrings with Rubies in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Earring size: The Inner diameter of Earrings: 10MM The Outer diameter of Earrings: 12MM Weight: 2.2. g. Gemstones: Ruby: ...
Ruby, Silver
Beauvince Rosemary Ruby Earrings (14.23 ct Rubies & Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These Diamond & Ruby Earrings are a bold and elegant statement. Their imposing length and colors make them ideal for modern styling and appeal. Gemstones Type: Ruby Gemstones Shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.05 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Ruby Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 23 pieces of baguette shaped Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 15.05 carat appro...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$353Sale Price / item|48% Off
Elephant earrings studs with rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Ruby Earrings Studs. Metal type: 925 silver Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11 x 8 mm. Set with natural ruby - 2 pieces, color - red Round cut, approx 1.00 ct in total, 5 mm each Clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$353Sale Price / item|53% Off
Trillion cut ruby stud earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Trillion cut ruby stud earrings in 925 silver. Metal type: 925 silver Size: 16 x 11 mm. Weight: 2 g. Central stones: 2 Rubies: red color, Trillion /trilliant cut, clarity - transpa...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs. December birthstone earrings. Metal: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 9.7 x 9.7 mm. Central stones: tanzanites: weight - 0.40 ct x 2 = 0.80 ct...
Tanzanite, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,177 / item
14k gold Ruby Cross Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold layering necklaces. 14 k solid gold cross pendant with lab ruby. Lab ruby Cross Pendant. 14k solid Gold cross pendant with lab rubies. Religious Cross Necklace pendant. Gothic ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 Karat Gold Mens Ring with Ruby. Gold Ring for Men with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby. Gold ring for men with ruby. Unisex ring with ruby. Natural ruby ring. Oval ruby ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Ruby Signet Ring. Everyday ring with...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$942 / item
Massive snake earrings with rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Massive snake earrings. Metal type: Silver Total weight: 13.5 g. Size 42.9 x 17.5 mm. Central stones: Natural Rubies - 2 pieces Cut: Oval Weight: aprx 1.45 ct. total. Color: Red Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Untreated 55.00 Carat Ruby Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Setting: white diamonds totaling approximately 22.22 carats, rubies totaling approximately 30.49 carats From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on N...
Ruby
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Double star ruby earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone jewelry. Shining star diamond earrings. Round ruby 14k gold earrings studs.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,650Sale Price / item|44% Off
Mens, Unisex Ring with Genuine Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold plated over silver Mens Ring with Ruby. Statement ruby ring. Gold signet ring for men with ruby. Ruby gold ring. Unisex ring with Ruby. Natural ruby ring. Oval ruby ring. ...
Ruby
$353Sale Price / item|50% Off
Hummingbird earings studs with rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Hummingbird earrings studs with rubies. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating Weight: 2.2 g. Size: 11.73 x 15.85 mm. Central stones: Genuine rubies Cut: pear Weight: appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Silver
$20,810 / item
18K White Gold Ruby Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow Ruby Brooch with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 3.33 CT 444 Rubies - 26.230 CT 55 Diamonds - 1.390 CT 18K White Gold - 25.54 GM Althoff Jewelry presents a butterfly-shaped br...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Pear Stud Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
80 Pieces Rubies and Pigeon Red Stones and White Diamonds VVS-VS Clarity 1.29 carat diamonds Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier, whom specializes in rare collectible pieces in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,017Sale Price / item|60% Off
Oval cabochon ruby 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct oval cabochon ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby solitaire. Plain ruby ring. Diamond cut ruby ring. Ruby engagement ring. Wave band ring. Metal: 14k gold plating Weight: 2 gr depends fro...
Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby. Gold tulip ring. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold tulip ring with ruby, sapphires and diamonds. Gold tulip flower ring. 14 k solid gold. Weight: 2.35 g. depends from size Open ended, adjustable ring Set with gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearls and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearls and diamonds. July birthstone ring Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Cut: Oval Weigh...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 113.00 Carat Ruby Diamond Suite
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault in New York, Showcasing exquisite vivid red rubies totaling approximately 47.74 cts Diamonds: Approximately 65.80cts E-F color vs1-vs2 clarity P...
Diamond, Ruby
$706Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k gold ring with pear ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat solid gold ring with natural ruby. July birthstone. Lotus ring with ruby Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight: 0.40 ct, c...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 3.27 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Diamond Weight: 2.51 carats D-F Vs1-Vs2 Ruby Stone Weight: 0.76 carat vivid red Pigeon blood rubies Plea...
Diamond, Ruby
$1,649Sale Price / item|30% Off
Pear ruby 14k gold dangle earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Red gemstone earrings. Pear ruby statement earrings. Tear drop ruby earrings.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Beauvince Ruby Halo Cigar Band (4.28 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Featuring deep red Rubies the Halo Cigar Band is a bold statement piece perfect for bringing attention to the hands of the power person its made for. The gem quality rubies create a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$524Sale Price / item|44% Off
Skull ring with ruby in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Punk Biker Fashion Party Jewelry. Gothic Skull Head Ring. Round ruby ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Ruby Fish Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Diamond & Ruby Fish 18K Rose Gold Brooch 15 Fancy Diamonds 1.53 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.14 CT 6 Pink Sapphires 0.11 CT 105 Rubies 1.56 CT 18K Rose Gold 11.72 GM The Ruby gems...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, sapphire 14k Gold Earrings Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby 14k gold earrings studs.Sapphire earrings studs in 14k gold. Ruby and sapphire in 14k gold earrings studs. Blue, red gemstone earrings. Material: 14k gold. Weight: 2.3 gr. Size...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,236Sale Price / item|30% Off
Pear ruby flower 14k gold earrings.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby flower 14k gold earrings. Ruby gold earrings. Flower gold earrins. Lotus gold earrings. Ruby dangle earrings. July birthstone earrings. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3.8 gr Earr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
All items manufactured by us Emilio Jewelry can be customized such as: White/Yellow/Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby 14k gold ring. Strawberry ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Strawberry 14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.0 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Weight - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Bulgari ruby and diamond jewelry set crafted of 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphires.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pomegranate tree 14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and sapphires. Pomegranate ring. July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval ruby ring. Ruby engagement ring. July birthstone ring. Classic ruby ring. Genuine ruby ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2-2.3 gr (depends ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,147Sale Price / item|35% Off
Pear Shape Rubies 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear Shape Rubies 14k gold ring. Rubies Dual Family gold ring. Two Teardrop Ruby ring. Toi Et Moi 2 rubies ring. July birthstone ring. Two Stone Engagement Ring. Pear Cut Ruby Ring....
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$706Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Heart Ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart in prison ring 14 kt solid gold with heart shape natural ruby. Heart ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring. Love ring. Small, tiny ruby ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2 g. depen...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring. Ruby diamond halo ring. Red gemstone ring. July birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Gemstones: Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round ruby flower 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold Star Anise Flower ring with genuine ruby and diamond. Ruby gold ring. 14 Karat Gold Star Anise Flower Ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Flower ring. Weight: 2 g. Gold - 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and Tanzanite 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and tanzanite 14k gold ring. Natural ruby ring. Tanzanite gold ring. Rubies, tanzanites and diamonds ring. Flower gold ring. Gold - 14k white gold Weight: 2.2 g. depends from...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
$1,147Sale Price / item|35% Off
Ruby vintage style 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. 14k gold ring with ruby. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size. Gemstones: Ruby: oval cut, 1 ct, red color, transparent. Other stones: Topazs: round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 3.58 Carat Ruby Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
from the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Diamond Weight: 1.24 carats D-F vs1-vs2 Ruby Stone Weight: 2.34ct Vivid Red Pigeon blood Please inquire ...
Diamond, Ruby
Emilio Jewelry 3.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Ave, Diamond Weight: 0.71 carats Ruby Stone Weight: 3.24ct pigeon blood rubies Please inquire for additional deta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby Engagement Ring in 14 K Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Ruby engagement ring in 14 k gold. 14k yellow gold ring with rubies and diamonds. Weight: 3 g. depends from size Central stone: Ruby Weight: 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,060Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring. Ruby cocktail ring. Red ruby ring/ Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Set with ruby, color -red Ov...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Natural Ruby, Tourmalines and Sapphires ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with natural ruby, tourmalines and sapphires. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.24 g. Central gemstone: Central stone: Natural ruby Cut: Round Weight: approx 0.45 ct total. Color: Re...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake 14k Gold Ring with Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Snake ring with Ruby. Ruby gold ring. Snake gold ring. Genuine Ruby ring. Oval Ruby ring. July birthstone ring. Ruby vintage ring. 14k yellow gold ring with blue Ruby, rose sapphire...
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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.