18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
The flower head is set with a small but bright rubies while the other flower is set with a small seed pearl, which bring the perfect amount of colour to these elegant jewels.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute floral squared earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a wire to go through your earlobe and are decorated with flo...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K lover earrings - Small & light Antique floral dormeuse sleepers - solid gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale are these cute floral hexagon earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold dormeuse earrings (also called sleepers) have a wire to go through your earlobe and are decorated with flo...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pendant Earrings with Freshwater Pearls and Rubies in Rose Gold
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary pendant earrings handmade in 9k rose gold in our workshop in Milan Italy. They consist of a spherical gray freshwater pearl a faceted natural ruby and at the end a brown...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Pendants d'oreilles fin du 19ème siècle en forme d'oiseau en perles et rubis
Located in PARIS, FR
Pendants d'oreilles anciens en or 14 carats (585 millièmes) et argent de la fin du 19ème siècle, formés d'une dormeuse en forme de boule rehaussée d'émail rouge et ivoire, retenant u...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Navratna Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Gemstones by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Navratna Gold Pendant by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 2.7 x H 2.7 cm Materials: Gold, diamond, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, red coral, pearl, cat's eye, hessonite g...
Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garne...
Vintage 18kt Gold Pearl Ruby Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set, 1977
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegance Spotlight This unique vintage Pearl Ruby & Diamond suit is the epitome of timeless elegance, hand crafted 18 kt gold components bearing English hallmarks for London 1977 The...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Necklace Earrings Ruby Leaf Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond necklace and earrings feature a marvelous design with South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k G...
$1,024Sale Price / set|50% Off
Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby Brooch, Necklace, Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning Baroque Pearl, Sapphire, and Ruby Set in Yellow Gold. The set includes a brooch, pendant, chain, and earrings, all crafted from hig...
Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Emerald Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace Earring and Bracelet Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning suite custom made for a gala. The necklace is a collar so at the top the length is 13" and at the bottom edge 15". The large cabochon emerald (1" approximate diameter) i...
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Gold Natural Ruby Pearl Vintage Style Heart Pendant and Earrings Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorned with natural rubies, the vibrant red hues beautifully contrast with the soft luster of delicate pearls.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $3, 750 Important 18Kt Gold Fancy Pink Pearl Sapphire Ruby Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful NEW Italian 18 Karat White Gold High Luster Genuine Large Pink Pearl Pendant Necklace and Earring Set Magnificently adorned with ...
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bracelet Brooch Earrings Set Gold 585 Opals Freshwater Pearls Rubies, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The oblong brooch is covered with opal, freshwater pearls and rubies whereas the earrings consist of opals and freshwater pearls.
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Pearl Ruby and Diamond Necklace and Earrings 18 Karat White Gold, Suite, Estate
Located in New York, NY
This Suite made out of 18 Karat white gold .It is consisting of 3 natural Pearls and Rubies . There are Invisible set natural Burma Rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Silver Natural Round Ruby & Pearl Faceted Bead Station Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 20 inches in length, 0.15 inches in depth, and 0.15 inches in width, it has a total gross weight of 4.55 grams. Pair it with simple ruby or pearl stud earrings for a coord...
Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K YG Bangle Bracelet & Earrings Set 0.45ct Diamond 0.8ct Sapphire & Multi gems
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features four 0.8 carat sapphires, two 0.4 carat rubies, and eighteen 0.45 carat round brilliant diamonds, all complemented by the delicate shine of pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Ruby & Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Circle Stud Earring, Hanging Ruby
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature a beautiful red ruby and tiny natural pearl, creating a classic and timeless look that is sure to impress.
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 37.22ct Pearl Ruby Diamond Tassel Earrings, 18k Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 37.22 carats pearl, 12.7 carats ruby and 3.22 carats of diamonds in blackened finish.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubies ,Emeralds and Blue Sapphires ,in the lower parts we have 2 high luster White Baroque Pearls measuring 13x17 mm and weighing 37,20 carats In 1978 our workshop started in Italy...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
South Sea Pearl 15mm Diamond Drop Earrings Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature two lustrous 15 x 14mm diameter South Sea pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Green Quartz Baroque Fresh Water Pearls Ruby Cab 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Green Quartz faceted pear shape set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and 2 Round Flat Fresh water pearls 15 mm in diameter with in the...
Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18K Gold & Silver Tassel Earrings, 8.4ct Ruby, 4.77ct Diamond
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 8.4 carats ruby, 5.3 carats sapphire, pearl and 4.77 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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