Gold Snake Bracelet Diamonds & Rubies J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Link Bracelet Silver Chain Gold Snake J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Sparkle Companion Snake Link Bracelet by J Dauphin features a 14k gold plated serpen...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies for all the length and two rubies as eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Gold Snake Bracelet with Ruby Eyes, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning snake bracelet crafted in 14k yellow gold, dating to around 1880.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.88 Carat Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby, diamond and sapphire snake hinged bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.72ct Ruby and Diamond snake bangle bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Snake bangle bracelet with 1.72 carats of diamonds and rubies. Diamonds are VS-SI clarity and F-G color. The bangle bracelet is flexible! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
This vintage bracelet, designed in the shape of a snake, is crafted from flat gold wire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era snake bracelet (circa 1907), crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Cuff Bracelet White Diamond Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet – 14K Gold-Plated Brass, Victorian Style Designer: J Dauphin This handcrafted snake bracelet by J Dauphin is made in 14k gold-plated brass and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Diamond Ruby Enamel Snake Wrap Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Flex Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic vintage snake bracelet is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking flexible wrap design that coils elegantly around the wrist.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ruby, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Moss Agate 14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique ruby, bloodstone, carnelian, agate 14K yellow gold snake bracelet 19th Century This exquisite snake bracelet features scales of striking, exotic agates- moss, banded, bl...
Agate, Carnelian, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing 14K yellow gold snake bracelet is special. It is a heavy weight gold chain with a gorgeous snake head decorated with Pearls and Ruby eyes and a heart locket hangs from ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, each engraved to imitate snake scales.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Snake Bracelet Chain Link Ruby Tanzanite Silver Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Tanzanite Snake Chain Bracelet Solid Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "If You Knew" The "If You Knew" Snake Chain Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcrafted ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x6.20x5.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 112 Fancy Diamonds 1.78 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 18.03 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 2.53 CTW Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Antique Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized snake with coiled body forming a rounded bangle bracelet Decorated with foliate appliqué arranged along stipple scale textured back Depicted with looped tail g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage FOPE 18k Solid Gold Diamond & Ruby Wrap Snake Heavy Bracelet
By Fope
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Red Color - 5.4mm (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nic...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Triple Coil Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and ruby 18 karat yellow gold snake triple coiled flexible bracelet, Circa 1890.
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Bracelet Cuff Emerald Eyes Ruby Head Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Ruby and Emerald Snake Bangle Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin This Bracelet can be custom made in your size.
Ruby, Emerald, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Pave Set Snake Bangle Bracelet Cuff in 14K Rose Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Deliciated to stylish women, this snake bracelet is a perfect piece that expresses the femininity and continuity of life.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Cuff Bracelet Opal Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Opal Ruby Snake Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Victorian Bangle Designer: J Dauphin The Opal and Ruby Serpent Cuff is a slender, coiled bangle handcrafted in 14k gold-plated ...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Snake Bracelet 0.02 Carat Ruby & Turquoise 8.5x4.8 MM
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Make a statement with this vintage Tubogas bracelet, crafted in luxurious 18 Karat yellow gold. The unique design wraps around the wrist with ...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Cuff Bracelet Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Cuff Bracelet White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The White Diamond Ruby Snake Bracelet is an open cuff bangle featuring a slender serpent m...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Snake Bracelet is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Granulated details.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Vintage 18K Gold Old Diamond Ruby Green Enamel Snake Serpent Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.00 inches Width: 2.00 inches Weight: 119.09 grams Ladies 18K Yellow Gold diamond and ruby vintage bangle bracelet. Engraved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Serpent Snake Bracelet Diamond Crown Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique museum quality Victorian Coiled Serpent Snake Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold with a Rose Cut Diamond crown and cabochon Ruby Eyes dating to circa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Serpent Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.00x6.00x5.60cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 71 Fancy Diamonds 1.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KY 15.77 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Gold, Ruby, Diamond Swiss Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Total number of rubies: 12 Total rubies’ weight: 0.40ct The Swiss 17-jewel Movement is manual (hand-winding) & is in excellent working order The desirable Champagne Dial is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$2,799Sale Price|26% Off
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Flexible Snake Necklace/Bracelet 55 cm, 66 g, Ruby Eyes
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautifully crafted snake-style jewelry piece, wearable as both a necklace and a bracelet. The workmanship is exceptional, and the piece is highly flexible, giving it a unique and el...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
$2,799Sale Price|26% Off
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique creation of the Victorian era is a serpent bracelet dating from the mid-to-late 19th century - the snake is artfully created in yellow gold and set with ruby e...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Snake Bracelet White Diamond Chain link Silver Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Link Bracelet Gold Plated Silver Designer: J Dauphin Title: Sparkle Companion The Sparkle Companion Serpent Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcra...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Snake Diamonds Rubies Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 silver, the bracelet skillfully combines prestige and distinctive style.
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique bypass gold and gemset snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold link bypass bracelet designed as two serpents; one with a diamond-set head and emerald eyes, the other with a sapphire-set head and ruby eyes, in 18k. Awt diamonds ....
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique French Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This spectacular Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with a deep blue .80-carat sapphire, fine diamonds, and ruby eye...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Snake Bracelet In 18K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This 18K rose gold ruby snake bracelet, featuring 1.41 carats of F/VS1 round brilliant cut diamonds, is truly special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Snake Bypass Bangle Bracelet 6 3/4" Round .48ctw Serpent Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Total Carats: .48ctw Style: Bypass Bangle Theme: Snake, Serpent Measurements Side Width: 9/32" (6...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Silver-18k Gold-Wooden Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Additional embellishments include emerald and ruby stones, adding vibrant detail. The piece is crafted from sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, and wood, creating a striking design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Serpent Snake Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet. From Kingdom Collection Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet by David Webb, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with cabochon rubies for ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green & Black Enamel Snake Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Green and black enamel snake watch wrap bracelet, 4 rows Round-cut diamonds of 1.10 carats, Marquise-shaped rubies of 0.56 carat, 18 karat white gold, silver with a tone of yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Sapphire Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SeidenGang Multi-Row Snake Diamond Coin Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 87.4 Grams
By SeidenGang
Located in New York, NY
Signed SeidenGang, this bracelet features 7 multi-row snake chains with a diamond and Cabochon Ruby coin Coin 1.25 inches wide More SeidenGang Jewelry in Stock Search Harbor Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Cobalt Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet with Pearls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing 14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet is very special. This bracelet is done in Cobalt Blue Enamel, etched gold and Ruby Eyes.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
$6,400Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Snake Bracelet Double Head and Body 18k, 1880s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bracelet is chased gold with snake scales on the front and a smooth back.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,800
Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k rose gold snake bracelet with diamond baguette, rubies and micro pave.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$6,200
Gold, Ruby and Turquoise Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous 18 kt solid gold Egyptian Revival hand chased coiled snake bracelet with turquoise set stone decorations with ruby eyes.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,800
18 Karat Gold Ruby Lightening Bolt Snake Chain Bracelet
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
18k Yellow Gold Lightening Bolt Snake Chain Bracelet features a Ruby pave Lightening Bolt charm secured onto a solid gold snake chain bracelet, along with a clasp closure that secure...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,940
Dimos 18k Gold Snake Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
A symbol of centuries at present times. Sleek, soft and colorful here with 0.20 carats Rubies but always gonna be delivered with your choice of color stones. Set with five 0.15 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$22,000
Andreoli Ruby Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Bracelet
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Ruby Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Bracelet This bracelet features: - 0.34 Carat Ruby "Eye" - 5.54 Carat Black Diamond - 64.64 Gram 18K Brushed Rose Gold - Made In...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
DAVID WEBB Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York , NY
DAVID WEBB 18K Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$21,248
Vintage 18K Gold Snake Bracelet with Diamond, Ruby and Emeralds
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant Vintage Snake 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet with an old mine cut Diamond ( 1,30 carat ), Emeralds eyes and the tongue is made of Ruby.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Snake Coil Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
14 karat Yellow gold coil snake bracelet with cabochon ruby eyes and a bezel set diamond embellished in his head
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$42,852
10.54 Diamonds and Rubies Snake Double Spiral Bracelet
Located in Valenza, IT
This 18kt snake bracelet feature 3.04ct of white diamonds, 7.5 ct of black diamonds and 0.15ct of rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.