Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver “ Circe 1999”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz & Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 7 Carats Natural Blue Topaz – 140 Carats...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.50 carats Cross pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.1 cm Length: 8.0 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated i...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.86 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 10.11 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fire Opal Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Fire Opal Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - 28 Carats Natural Fire Opal - 43 Carats The Boch...
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Car...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Ca...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$6,911Sale Price|28% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage 112ct Natural Ruby Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 100 Carat Plus Natural Ruby Vintage Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Chic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 112 Carats 18 K Gold & Silver • Signed P...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural ...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Emerald - 5 Carats Ruby - 42 Carats Blue Sapphires - 11 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats White so...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,646Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pink Ruby, Blue Appetite & Topaz Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pink Ruby, Blue Appetite & White Topaz Necklace Set 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 30 Carats Natural Blue Appetite - 8 C...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Australian Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Beautiful Natural Australian Blue Opal N...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Pendant set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 6.54 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated wi...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver
Vintage Givenchy Ruby Crystal Riviere Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning jewelled Vintage Givenchy Ruby Necklace. Featuring a riviere design set with emerald cut ruby crystals, clear baguettes and chatons.
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold Composed of ruby and diamond cluster jewellery set in 18k white gold. 0.90ct Ruby natural gemstone and diamond cluster stud and ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline, Tsavorite and Ruby Pendant set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Tourmaline, Tsavorite and Ruby Pendant set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.5 cm Length: 3.2 cm Total Weight: 6.77 grams *Please note that the silver setting is p...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Suite 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue, Yellow Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace & Earrings Suite Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka, Oval Shapes 45 Carats Natural Mul...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.57 carats, Tsavorite 1.55 carats and Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 2.69 grams "We firs...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant Set In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond pendant is set with a oval natural ruby and 8 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold setting. The pendant is suspended from a 18ct white gold c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
30 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Ruby and Diamond tennis necklace, set in platinum 900.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 1.97 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.44 carat with Diamond 0.15 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 1.47 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.27 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 7.16 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.10 carats with Diamond 0.03 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 2.94 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 2.36 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.90 carat with Diamond 0.03 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 2.08 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.95 carats with Diamond 0.47 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 4.71 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
0.41ct Cushion Shape Ruby Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pendant rubover setting is set with a 0.41ct cushion-shaped ruby gemstone. The setting is a simple 18ct yellow gold bezel on a 16" 18ct yellow gold chain. Total Ruby ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.50 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant Invisibly Set Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Gold Buckle Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisitely designed and made 18 karat gold pendant with invisibly set rubies and sapphires framed by diamonds. The pendant is in a buckle design measuring 1 1/4 inches in length and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.89 carat with Diamond 0.68 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 5.77 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.19 carats with Diamond 1.02 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 6.48 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.30 carats with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.7 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 5.01 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.15 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.04 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pink Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring & Pendant Set
Located in Plantation, FL
This striking 18K white gold suite features a matching ring and pendant, each set with a domed cluster of pink sapphires and rubies surrounded by a halo of sparkling white diamonds. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.17 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 5.36 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby & Fancy Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Key Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x1.30x0.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "47 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 27 Ruby 0.40 CT 18KR 2.56 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion set with rubies, emeralds, and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion. The base is an oval, smoothly polished plate of black onyx. The central section features an intricate yellow gold and silver appliqué depi...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo V1210
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Pendant Heart-Shaped Diamond Halo Clip-On Enhancer Bail Go On Any Necklace V1210 ♥ The overall setting measures 15mm wide, 18.8mm in length w/ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.62 carats with Diamond 0.33 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not Included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 4.0 cm Total Weight: 7.52 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Ruby with Diamond Buddha Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Ruby 8.91 carats with Diamond 0.54 carat Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.7 cm Total Weight: 8.16 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.45ct Round Ruby & 0.59 Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant pendant showcases a vibrant 0.45ct round ruby beautifully complemented by 0.59ct of sparkling round natural diamond, all set in luxurious 18ct white gold. A timeless pie...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.69 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.12 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.21 carats with Diamond 3.84 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.8 cm Length: 4.1 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated in t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.74 carats with Diamond 0.11 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 3.25 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 4.47 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Illusion Set Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This eye-catching 18k contemporary pendant features an impressive white gold setting, centering multi-shaped rubies formed one 8 mm. size circle, accented by 0.13 carat of round bril...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,372Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Neacklace Ruby Glass filed Diamond Coral Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Stunning ruby glass pendant necklace, beautifully set with a sparkling diamond and dazzling coral.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.59 carats with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 3.66 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.03 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 1.45 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.80 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.80 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 8.75 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.50 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.16 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.32 carats with Diamond 0.58 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.2 cm Length: 6.3 cm Total Weight: 8.36 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 2.74 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.86 carats with Diamond 0.18 carat Pendant set in 18K White/Yellow Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 0.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 3.85 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.70 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 4.8 cm Total Weight: 4.56 grams "We first opened do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 7.87 carats with Ruby 4.98 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.6 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 7.71 grams "We first opened...
Amethyst, 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.
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.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.