$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,599Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 11.7 Carats Carved Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 10 x 22 mm marquis shaped flower carved pink ruby cabochon is held in a handmade 18K gold "multiple hearts with jawan" decorated bezel setting atop a slightly tapered similarly orn...
Ruby, 18k Gold
33 Carat Carved Lavender Jadeite Jade Drop Earrings With Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
33.02 carat carved grade a lavender jade drop earrings. Adorned with 12 marquise cut rubies, 6 at the base of the ear and 6 at the base of the connection to the jade, 1.73 cttw. 3 r...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby
$4,095Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds and rubies. It has a weight of 5.32 grams and is sized ES 18.5 / EU 58.5 / US 8.5 / 18.75 mm. The ring is adorne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby with Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby With Diamond Accent Ring Size 5.5 Size 5.5 2.80 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Freeform Ruby with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Free Form Button Ruby Earrings with Diamonds. 0.32 total diamond weight. 2.53 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This yellow gold ruby and diamond ring features a classic cluster of gemstone design with vibrant color and sparkle. Three rich red rubies are set across the top, and are accented by...
Diamond, Ruby
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents Size 6.75 0.05 Total diamond weight. Size 6.75 3.23 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Flower Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Pendant Summary ♥ Main Stone: Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Material: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round & Marquise Dimensions: 22MMX 12MM Diamonds & Gemstones are Natural.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.74 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.30 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.76 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.32 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.00 Carats Treatment: Filling 80 White Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Treatment: No Treatment Meta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design utilizes the Ouroboros—the serpent consuming its own tail—as a central motif, featuring a natural blue Sapphire marquise set into the head and natural ruby accents for the...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond & Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. There are 3.30 carats of rubie...
Diamond, Ruby
Snake Ring Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Sterling silver Gemstone: Marquise ruby, emerald eye, white diamond eye Color: Silver, red, green, white Design: Double serpent coil ring with a marquise ruby and emera...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.74 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.30 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.76 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.32 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78ctw Ruby Diamond Tiered Ring 14k Yellow Gold Rooftop Pyramid Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.63ctw Cut - Marquise Brilliant Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15ctw Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.99 Carat Ruby & Black Onyx Earring Studs in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx Earring studs. Ruby: 1.99 carats Black onyx - 0.76 carat Rose Gold - 3.45gm
Onyx, Ruby, Gold
6.00 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Coral Patina Chevron Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Natural ruby & .50ct Diamond bracelet. Marquise, full cuts Clean clarity Transparent & Vivid Reds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby 1.94Ctw & Diamond 0.20Ctw Butterfly Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold 18 inch
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with pear and marquise shape rubies weighing 1.94 carats with round cut tiny diamonds weighing 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18k Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Diamond Byzantine Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The centerpiece showcases 1.5 carats of marquise-cut rubies, their deep red hue creating a striking contrast against the gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Amethyst Ruby Diamond MOP Floral Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
It features multi shape gemstones such as marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.26 carats, oval cut amethyst weighing 1.20 carats, round cut rubies weighing 0.40 carat and round cut diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Cable Necklace with Ruby and Diamond Soldered Pendant 0.10 TDW
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt White Gold Cable Necklace W/ Ruby And Diamond Soldered Pendant 0.10 TDW 18 Inch 3.09 grams total weight
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Snake Ring Silver Serpent Emerald Ruby Double Head Sculptural Vintage
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Solid silver Gemstone: Emerald, ruby, and a marquise cut transparent stone ( Diamond or White Sapphire ) Color: Silver Design: Two intertwined snakes with emerald and ruby...
Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Kallati Emerald Diamond Ruby Halo Dangle Earrings - White Gold 9k 2.96ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $4600 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.70ctw Cut: Pear, Oval, & Round Color: Green Natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Ruby-Eyed Leopard Heads by Gay Freres
By Gay Freres
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Featuring Marquise-Cut Red Ruby Eyes on Leopard Heads by Gay Freres Stone Information - 4x Marquise Ruby 3x1.75mm Total Weight - 53.0g
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.95Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
At the heart of this remarkable design lies an exceptionally rare marquise cut ruby, boasting an intense purplish-red color that captivates the eye.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$997Sale Price|28% Off
Gump's 18k White Gold White Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seller Notes: “IN VERY GOOD CONDITION” Style: Stud Base Metal: 18K white Gold Type :Earrings Main Stone Color: Red 8 marquise cut rubies and 10 round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (0.32 Carat) and Diamonds (0.12 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where emp...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
Retro Gold Natural Ruby Eyes Leopard Statement Ring Made in Italy Circa 1990
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K gold Italian leopard ring featuring marquise-shaped natural ruby eyes. The ring measures 18.5 mm at the top, tapering to 4.2 mm at the base, is a size 5.5, and weighs 10.5 g.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Set in 18K White Gold, 2.78 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby is 2.78 carats. The Ruby is completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire 2.73Cttw And Ruby 3.00Cttw Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Showcases center square shape and marquise shape blue sapphires and oval shape rubies in bezel setting.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Detachable Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The removable diamond tops are designed as elegant floral sprays composed of marquise, round, and baguette-cut diamonds, arranged to maximize brilliance and dimensionality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 9.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Emerald and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
It is a dome ring with a vivid red marquise cut ruby in its center, from which four lines of square emeralds radiate.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cluster Floral Gemstone Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate jewelry collection, this handcrafted 18k yellow gold cluster gemstone and diamond ring features a marquise shaped ruby and emerald and mixed cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Cut Marquise Content 0.96 carat Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.07 carat Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Modern B...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
5.81 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning flower-shaped earrings feature natural rubies totaling 5.81 carats, complemented by round brilliant diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are graded F/G in col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.61 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1 clarity. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Green Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Nature Inspired Floral Leaf Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Two rows of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a unique style. This ring is perfect for a woman who wants a classic design with a fashionable twist.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.09Ct. Diamonds & 1.18Ct. Ruby Drop Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold earrings, by Cellini Jewelers NYC featuring marquise shaped ruby centers surrounded by round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.51 Carat Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The platinum Art Deco style ring by Sophia D features a total of 1.51 carats rubies and 4 marquise cut diamonds that weigh a total of 1.85 carats and .37 carats of small round diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1.90 Carat Ruby and 1.35 Carat Diamond, 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stylised floral spray design is ornamented with a feature impressive 0.55ct modern brilliant round cut diamond, encompassed with an asymmetrical array of ten impressive marquise ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Fancy Cut Shape Red Ruby White Diamonds Halo Statement 18K White Gold Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking pair of earrings, each crafted with intricate 18K white gold detailing, featuring a cascade of vibrant red pink rubies. The design showcases a series of marquise-shaped se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Lab-Created Pink Treated Ruby Gemstone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Drape your ears in the scintillating splendor of these .925 sterling silver solitaire stud earrings, each adorned with a marquise-cut, lab-created pink ruby. The vibrancy of these me...
Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$2,400 / item
Ruby and Peridot Cherry Dangles
Located in Missoula, MT
. -2, 3mm ruby cabochons -4x2mm marquise peridot -14k gold French earwire
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,485Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with 2.40ct Rubies & 0.30ct Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These handcrafted earrings feature four marquise-cut rubies totaling 2.40 carats, each separated by diamond-shaped pavé diamonds weighing 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.03 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide tapered open work flower ring, set with 14 marquise sapphires and 12 marguise rubies with 41 round accent diamonds, set in 14k white gold wide band setting. 14 marquise blue s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,911Sale Price|20% Off
Claris-A 18K Gold Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Pin
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This exquisite dual tone 18K gold Claris-A pin combines elegance with intricate craftsmanship, designed to make a statement while offering functional security. The central motif show...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 3.08 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 9.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
East to West Marquis Ruby and Diamond Ring Band
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold ring with east to west marquis rubies and diamonds. Features 18K white gold 1.23 carat total weight in rubies .25 carat total weight in diamonds Ring size 6, can be s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.