$210,000Sale Price|40% Off
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 87.00 Carat Burma Ruby Necklace & Bracelet Set
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This item has been appraised by the experts at the Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Of America, an unbiased expert independent certified appraiser specializing in high end jewels. Th...
Ruby
CARTIER Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Diamond Lacquer Necklace & Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier set composed of dangling earrings and pendant necklace from the iconic Le Baiser Du Dragon collection are inspired by Chinese aesthetics and Art Deco geometry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and White Sapphire Elephant Necklace set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 45.5 cm Total Weight: 3.43 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodium to pro...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Emilio Jewelry Certified 95.00 Carat Burma Ruby Necklace And Bracelet Set
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, This is a necklace and bracelet sold together, however we are happy to s...
Ruby
Ruby and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond necklace and earrings set is constituted by faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger heated Mozambique rough to obtain the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,615Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Timeless 46.62CT Bezel Set Star Ruby Rivière Necklace in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features star rubies totalling 46.62 carats, bezel set in 925 sterling silver.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
108 Ct Pinkish Red Ruby Emerald Cut Necklace 925 Silver Ruby Tennis Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Tennis Necklace, Natural Ruby Necklace, Sterling Silver Ruby Necklace, Half Bezel Set Tennis Necklace** A breathtaking expression of color and elegance, this 925 sterling sil...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 25 Carats Natural Blue Sapphires - 12 C...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi Color Sap...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Diamonds - 5 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$16,771Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 34.69ct Natural Tourmaline & Ruby Necklace, Anniversary Gift Set
Located in Diera, AE
That casual rhythm builds toward a structured pendant at center: a round green tourmaline cabochon sits above an oval pink tourmaline cabochon, each individually haloed in pavé diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Bezel Set Pendant Paperclip Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Bezel Set Pendant Paperclip Necklace Product: Natural Ruby Bezel Set Paperclip Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: The main stone is a ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 25 Carats Natural Blue Sapphires - 12 C...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi C...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,624Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Vintage Red Ruby, Diamonds & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 19 Carats Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,267Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies Oval brilliant s...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 21 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Lily Cut Pink Amethyst & Ruby Halo Set Pendant Rose Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sophisticate and classy, this design pendant necklace is inspired by the beauty of Pink Perfection Lily Flower. The center stone of shining Lily cut pink amethyst brings you the good...
Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,730Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Diamonds - 5 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.37 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 45.0 cm Total Weight: 41.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,752Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby & Turquoise - Approx 100 Carats Natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,736Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Can be worn with or without drop Natural Ruby - 2...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,936Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Ruby - 2 Carats Multi color Sapphires - 12 Carats Diamonds - 2 Carats T...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,569Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Turquoise & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby & Turquoise - Approx 100 Carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$522,627Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Vivid Red Ruby, 37 Carat Diamonds from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Rare Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Necklace and Earrings Set
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful necklace by Vacheron Constantin Rare and unique piece Made of 18K gold Fantasy chain with diamonds and 28 rubies with a total weigth of ca. 2.27ct Heart main piece with a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
$2,296Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 28 Carats Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats Na...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,235Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 28 Carats Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats Na...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,235Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 28 Carats Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats Na...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Tahiti pearl Set In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 54 Carats South Sea Oval shape Tahiti Pearls Natural Sapphires - 9 Carats 18K Yell...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 21 carats O...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 21 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats Green Peridot - 11 Carats White Topaz - 14 Carats Purple Amethyst -11 Carats...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 27 Carats Round & Pear Brilliant ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
NWT $110, 000 14KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Flower Ruby Diamond Necklace Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 14KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Ruby and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set. This Gorgeous Set contains appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,910Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 22 Carats Natural White Topaz – 19 Carats Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver 1...
Topaz, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Sophia D. 8.32 Carat Ruby and Diamond Necklace set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D's elegantly designed necklace that features an 8.32 carats of rubies and 16.98 carats of diamonds. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years an...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 27 Carats Round & Pear Brilliant ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Emerald Necklace Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Emerlads Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 41 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace reflects Bochic’s signature aesthetic: jet-set sophistication infused with old-world artistry.
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace reflects Bochic’s signature aesthetic: jet-set sophistication infused with old-world artistry.
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
45.00ct Diamond 31.00ct AGL Burma Ruby Gold Necklace Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold necklace, earrings and ring set. The set features sparkling marquise, baguette and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 45.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 32 Carats Natural Green Peridot - 5 Carats Natural White Topaz - 7 Car...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace reflects Bochic’s signature aesthetic: jet-set sophistication infused with old-world artistry.
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features cabochon natural rubies, beautifully complemented by crisp white topaz and vivid green peridot—all set in rich 18K gold and 950 silver.
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color and culture all come together to inspire this b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Amethyst Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Art Deco Ruby & Amethyst Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style We pay for shipping and duties Natural Ruby - 45 Carats Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold 23.63 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set By The Yard Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 23.63 Carat Oval Ruby Bezel Set By The Yard Necklace This stunning 23.63-carat natural oval ruby diamonds by the yard necklace is set in a bezel design, featured in ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby & Diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite necklace set features a traditional design adorned with uncut diamonds (polki), vibrant RUBY, and pearls, all set in 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 16 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 14 Carat ...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
$2,008Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Baroque Italian style Natural Red Ruby Natural Multi Color Gems blue, yellow and g...
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi Color Sap...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2.25ct Ruby and diamonds stud earrings and pendant necklace set in 18k gold.
Located in London, GB
2.25ct Ruby and diamonds stud earrings and pendant necklace set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Blue Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style We pay for shipping and customs Natural Ruby - 24 Carats Natural...
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Multi Fancy Color Gem Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Convertible Design An elegant celebration of color and Italian-inspired sophistication...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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