Unavailable|$8,880
18 karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in La Jolla, CA
18 karat white gold necklace with 2 marquise and 2 pear shape blue sapphires weighing a carat total weight of 1.03 carats. 2 marquise and 2 pear shape rubies weighing a total carat w...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,029
1.96 Carat Total Weight Ruby & Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
Hallmarks: 18K, 750 Total Diamonds: 7 Total Carat Weight: 0.21 ctw Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Clarity: I1 Diamond Color: H-I Gemstone Type: Ruby Total Gemstones: 20 Car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,890
Dimos 18k Gold Snake Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
A symbol of centuries at present times. Sleek, soft and colorful here with 0.20 carats Rubies but always gonna be delivered with your choice of color stones. Set with five 0.15 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,360
2.64 Carat Ruby Diamond White Gold Chain Necklace
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Diamond Chain Necklace This one of a kind beauty has a magnificent 2.04 Carat Marquise Cut Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,360
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is simply a beautiful Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamond ring. The Marquise Cut Ruby measures at 6 mm x 12 mm and weighs 1.52 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$173,998
Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby 6, 05ct GIA Certified Necklace
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
This Ara Vartanian Necklace features a GIA Grading Report certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese Ruby of Vivid Red colour, in a marquise brilliant cut, weighing 6,05ct (six carats and five...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,500
17.10 carats Ruby and 3.25 carats Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Each link is a masterpiece in itself, boasting a symphony of marquise-shaped rubies and brilliant diamonds. The design unfolds like a blooming flower, evoking the grace and romance o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,800
GRC Certified Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold 'A&B' Stud Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
GRC Certified Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold 'A&B' Stud Earrings Rubies - 1.653 CT Diamonds - 0.378 CT Marquise Cut Total Weight - 3.11 GM
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$45,000 / item
Fabergé Kokoshnik 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Set Wide Crown Ring, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Kokoshnik Ring features round white diamonds and marquise and round rubies set in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,430
18 Karat Three-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring
By PeJay Creations
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 Karat yellow gold polished ring featuring 3 rows of marquise cut alternating white diamonds and vibrant, well saturated rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GEMCOOK JEWELRY Unheated 1.01ct Pigeon Blood Ruby Modernism Index Finger Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
GEMCOOK JEWELRY Pigeon Blood Modernism Index Finger Ring1.01ct Flame leaf pigeon blood index finger ring The leaves at the fingertips, the flame in the heart Advanced texture, exqui...
Ruby
Unavailable|$5,700
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely fabulous ring features 15 marquise shape rubies in gradual sizes totaling 3.20 carats, plus 2.00 carats of brilliant diamonds of SI clarity and G-H color all set in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$100
Floral Ring with Natural Pink Rubies and Blue Topaz
Located in Vadgam, GJ
"Nature's Elegance: The Floral Ring" Metal - Sterling Silver Indian ring size - 9 Ring weight - 2.780 Grams Gemstones - Natural Pink Rubies & Blue Topaz Total stones weight - 0.5 Ca...
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,599 / item
5.15Cts Amethyst, Ruby & Diamond Pendant in 14K Rose Gold Handmade jewelry
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and Exquisitely Detailed 14Karat Rose Gold Pendant studded with Amethyst in Marquise Shape weighing approx. 5.17Cts and contrasting vibrant Red Ruby in Round Shape weighing 0...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$46,828
DELFINA DELETTREZ Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Pearl Necklace
By Delfina Delettrez
Located in Roma, IT
Crafted from 18,10 gr 18k white gold and a string of 29 large Australian pearls, in the centre the necklace features a beautiful eye adorned with diamonds 1.5 ct, 8 marquise diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Bahraini Natural Pearls with Diamonds & Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
The cream pearls are surrounded by VS1 diamonds and marquise rubies. Gold Weight: 6 g Pearl Weight: 12.2 ct.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,995
Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Gorgeous art deco platinum ring featuring an oval cut diamond of 0.42ct G VS1 surrounded by 14 French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,500
Platinum Art Deco Oval Diamond and French Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Gorgeous art deco platinum ring featuring an oval cut diamond of 0.42ct G VS1 surrounded by 14 French cut rubies, 2 baguette cut diamonds of 0.24ct each G VS, 14 round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$36,467
Anello in Oro Rosa 18k con Diamanti e Rubino taglio Marquise (7.93 ct)
Located in Rome, IT
Questo anello fantasia è stato realizzato in Italia da Fanuele Gioielli. Realizzato interamente in oro rosa 18 carati, la parte superiore del gambo è decorata con foglie su cui vi so...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,949
14K Yellow Gold 5.47ctw Multi Sapphire & Ruby Eternity Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Holtsville, NY
This vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring showcases a stunning array of multicolored sapphires and rubies with a total carat weight of 5.47 carats. Featuring 20 marquise brilliant-c...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,949
14K Yellow Gold 5.47ctw Multi Sapphire & Ruby Eternity Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Holtsville, NY
Details: * SKU: DAN-549MS * Stock ID: RRING290027 * Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold * Marks: 14K, Maker's Mark * Total Item Weight: 4.5 grams * Band Width: 5.5 mm * Ring Size: 6.75 * Ge...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,565
White and Champagne Diamonds and Ruby Three-Stone Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Three Stone Ring with a Marquise White Diamond, a Trillion Cut Dark Champagne Diamond and an Octagonal Cut Deep Red Ruby.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,949
14K Yellow Gold 5.47ctw Multi Sapphire & Ruby Eternity Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Holtsville, NY
This vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is adorned with a stunning array of multicolored sapphires and rubies, totaling 5.47 carats. The ring features 20 marquise brilliant-cut ge...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$26,340
Rubies and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Stylizing a flower in platinum and gold, set with pear-shaped rubies and round and marquise-cut diamonds, the stem with tappers cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,698 / item
Vintage Style Ruby Diamond Necklace with Optional Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
You can have earrings to match too and these all can be in Yellow or Rose Gold In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,520
Domed 10 Carat Sapphire Diamond Emerald and Ruby Necklace Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Domed Sapphire Diamond Emerald and Ruby Necklace Pendant Stones: Blue Sapphire Stone Shape: Pear and Marquise Cut Stone Weight: 10 Carat Stones: Ruby Stone Shape: Roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Smiling Sun Pendant with Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated
By Ryunosuke Suginaka
Located in Tokyo, JP
Smiling Sun pendant from Sun and Moon Collection is made of Sterling Silver with 18 Karat gold plated. It is a motif of Sun shining and smiling to us all. And one of its shine is rub...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,250 / item
Natural Emerald Sapphire Ruby Tutti Frutti .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Untreated Afghan Emeralds and Thailand Rubies and Sapphires Tutti Frutti set in Pure Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plated Hinged Bracelet Cuff Bangle Total carats weight: ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,439 / item
Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Tutti Frutti .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Untreated Afghan Emerald and Thai Rubies and Sapphires Marquis Oval and Round Cuts Set in Pure .925 Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating Tutti Frutti Bangle Cuff Bracelet ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$6,000
Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A ruby and diamond marquise shape link bracelet, each link with 7 central channel set graduated rubies within a border of 18 single cut diamonds in 18ct white on yellow gold and alte...
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,692
18kt Rose Gold with Ruby and White Diamonds Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Design and fashion for this amazing ring in rose gold 18kt Handemade in Italy by Stanoppi Jewellery since 1948. White diamonds cts 0,04 and root Ruby Size : EU 15 / USA 7,5...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$175,000
Fancy Yellow Cognac Champagne White All Diamonds Ruby Emerald Large Owl Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The majority of the diamonds along the body of the owl and head are marquise shape. Apprx. 60 carat, fancy color, VVS-VS2 clarity diamonds total weight Apprx. 2 carat Marquise diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$21,327
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Amore Eternity Bangle by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
A perpetual circle of vibrant marquise cut rubies poised between two delicate rows of brilliant cut diamonds fluidly wraps around the wrist.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5.47ctw Multi-Color Sapphire & Ruby Eternity Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Holtsville, NY
This vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring features an eye-catching array of multi-colored sapphires and rubies, totaling 5.47 carats. The marquise brilliant-cut gemstones are set in...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,900
Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring in white gold 18K, featuring three marquise cut ruby 0.70 ct and diamonds 0.09 ct: a most wearable everyday luxury.
Ruby, 18k Gold
DELFINA DELETTREZ Important 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Australian Pearl Necklace
By Delfina Delettrez
Located in Roma, IT
In the centre the necklace features a big eye adorned with diamonds 1.5 ct, 8 marquise diamonds, 18 diamonds 2.08 ct. and hidden red lips embellished with 29 rubies 0.20 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,200
Art Deco Ruby and Yellow Diamond Chandelier Earrings, 7.26 Carat Ruby
By Tal Barkel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This pair of art deco earrings showcases the beauty of the burma ruby. Cut in pear shapes, marquise and ovals totaling 7.26 carats the different cuts beautifully showcase the ruby red.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k 2.50 carats ruby and 0.92 carats diamond pinwheel cluster. Florida estate.
Located in Birmingham, MI
The classic pinwheel style cluster features superbly matched intense ,transparent red marquise rubies weighing 2.50 carats set amongst top collection color fine diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Ruby and Diamond Drop Cocktail Dress Earrings in 18ct Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Diamond Details: Cut: Brilliant, Marquise and Baguette Cut Carat: approximately 0.90ct (each marquise) 4.92ct (total) Clarity: SI1-SI2 Colour: J-L Ruby Details: Cut: Baguette and T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$56,400
20.62 Carat Octagon Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet Bangle
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
An octagon red ruby sits in the center of each link and is encircled by a glittering halo of white diamonds and glistening marquise-cut diamonds link each piece in the bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,127
18 Karat White Gold Rubies and Diamond Dalia Bangle by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
A sleek bangle with two exquisite flowers in bloom honoured with marquise cut rubies separated with brilliant cut diamonds, capturing the delicate beauty of nature.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Color Change Cocktail Ring, 18k Rose Gold Color Change Garnet, Rubies & Diamond
Located in Bangkok, TH
• Color Change Garnet in marquise cut – total carat weight 3.32. • Unheated Rubies in round cut – total carat weight 0.20. • Diamonds – 16 pc in round cut – total carat weight 0.4...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sabbadini GIA Certified Diamond and Certified Natural Unheated Vivid Red Ruby Ri
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Sabbadini GIA Certified Diamond and Certified Natural Unheated Vivid Red Ruby Ring Marquise cut ring, diamond 1,41 carat H color, VS2; and Mozambique ruby 2,03 carat, micropavé diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,400
1.50 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Womens Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K yellow gold. Natural earth mined ruby. Pear shape. Natural earth mined diamonds. Round brilliant cut. Total carat weight of all stones: 1.50 carats (approx) Free rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$110,000
26.30 Carat Ruby White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features 7 pear shaped Rubies, suspended by an alternating chain of marquise and round rubies, surrounded by diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$120,000
GRAFF Breathtaking Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Graff
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
It is adorned with 22.81cts Pear Shape and Marquise Rubies, and numerous Round Diamonds weighing 7.91cts, 24.3 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,790
Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in La Neuveville, Berne
Features Round Pear and Marquise cut Rubies, in a prong setting. Accented with micropavé Diamonds set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,170 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold Plate Panther Ruby Onyx Black Enamel 925 Silver Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Silver 925 panther cufflinks 18 karat gold plate embellished by rubies on his eyes and a half sphere in onyx , ears with black enamel. All AVGVSTA jewelry is new and has never been ...
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Unavailable|$9,000
2.31ct Natural Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in LA, CA
18K White Gold Ring 7.26gm / Diamond 1.33ct / NATURAL Ruby 2.31ct Crafted in 18K white gold with natural marquise-shaped 2.31ct Ruby, Instilling an open-hearted readiness to take any...
Ruby
Unavailable|$18,560
No Heat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Bold and dramatic mid century cocktail ring set with a No Heat Certificated marquise 2.06ct ruby of a vibrant transparent pinkish-red colour.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,500 / item
14k Yellow Gold Time Traveler Star Chart Angles Ring with Natural Marquis Ruby
By Jason McLeod Jewelry
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Artisan Jeweler: Jason McLeod Collection: Time Traveler Materials: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural 0.75ct Marquis Cut AA Quality Ruby Diamonds: Natural Brilliant Cut VS-S...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Articulated Snake Bracelet Yellow Gold 18 Karat Ruby Emerald and Diamond Italy
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Magnificent Italian snake bracelet fully articulated and of excellent manufacture made of yellow gold 18 carats, weight 150 grams. Head decorated with five diamond crest in navette c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Magot, an 18K Rose Gold Coral, Diamonds, Emerald, Ruby and Pearls Brooch-Pendant
By Frederique Berman
Located in Geneve, Genf
A one of a kind rose gold, natural pinkish-orange Mediterranean coral (Rubrum), diamonds ( 0,63 Cts), pearls, emeralds and ruby convertible brooch-pendant. This unique piece is call...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Fancy Faint Pink Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1.09 Carat Fancy Faint Pink Marquise Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,669
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Flowerhead Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
The Diamond and ruby ring is stamped '18ct', the marquise ruby measuring approximately 7mm x 4.8mm x 2.3mm deep, enclosed by twelve old cuts, to a crossover style mount set with eigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$29,900
5.45 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Canterbury, AU
This Faith Jewels bespoke collection ring features a unique and rare 5.45ct Oval Brilliant step cut Ruby in Platinum complete with a stunning array of marquise and round brilliant cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$35,121
1950s French Elegant Diamond Burma Ruby Earclips
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of ear clips set with 18 round facetted rubies bordered by marquise, pear, and brillant shape diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.