Diamond Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Invisible Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Ruby 18 Carat Gold Invisible Clip on Earrings The top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of sett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Peridot Ruby Diamond Victorian Style Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: 2 – 3.5 Size: 2 – 3.5 mm.
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.05 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies cushion cut weighing 2.05...
Diamond, Ruby
Big Carved Ruby Sunshine Gold Ring with 0.58 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antiquity Ruby Line Ring Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with 7.20-carat Carved Ruby and 0.58-carat Rose-Cut Diamonds in a Sunshine Design. This Ring has 0.80-carat of Yellow Diamonds an...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.23ct Burma Oval Ruby & 0.88ct Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking study in symmetry, fire, and refined craftsmanship, this vintage‑inspired 18k white gold ring centers a 1.23‑carat oval ruby from Myanmar, prized for its vivid red saturat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.3 Carat Ruby Hoop Earrings in 20 Karat Yellow Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A stunning pair of Hoop earrings set in a rich 20 Karat Yellow Gold with an approximate 15.3cts Ruby weight and 1.84cts rose-cut diamonds surrounding the rubies. Inspired by Art Deco...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Antique Inspired Bracelet in 18 White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning mix of vibrant rubies, adding rich color and energy to the luxurious diamond bracelet. The rubies are carefully arranged to complement the sparkling diamonds, creating a h...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 11.83 carats, Ruby 1.38 carats and Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.35 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Button Shape Baroque Pearls 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ruby Round Cabs Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple and elegant earrings consisting in 2 Button Shape white color and high luster Baroque Pearls measuring about 17 mm in diameter with i...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.58 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. The central 2 rubies weigh 1.24 and 1.34 carat approximately. They are Burmese, natural, and without any heat treatment. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.14 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. The two rubies weigh 1.08 and 1.06 carat approximately. They both have been certified by GRS as Burmese, natural, and withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fine modern ruby and diamond ring, providing a subtle elegance with a personal flair; perfect for lifestyle wear. 8 Oval rubies: 1.40 carat Every ruby is from Burma and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst & Peridot Necklace - 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst & Peridot Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Beautiful Natural African Ruby Natur...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,775Sale Price|25% Off
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking pair of Art Deco–inspired dangle earrings featuring a bold geometric composition with rich ruby accents. Deep black onyx elements frame the design, creating a dramatic con...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Cabochons Yellow Gold Bezel Carved Amethyst Round Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple chic and handmade stud earrings we have a pair of Oval Ruby cabochons size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold bezel on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst carved r...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 3.09 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. The two rubies weigh 1.58 and 1.51 carat approximately. They both have been certified by GRS as Burmese, natural, and withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 13.22Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight 13.22 carat, and gold with a total weight net 14.56 gms - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Small Eternity Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We come back for many customers request for the smaller size of the Eternity ring .This ring can't cut the size but we can make by order with your size perfectly.Eternity Ruby Ring u...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. Ships from USA. No Tariffs or im...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
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
Paraiba Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paraiba Tourmaline 2.18 carats, Ruby 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.44 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.16 grams "We ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style Mosaic 31.36 carat Ruby Coomi Tassel Chandelier Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Bold design and Tassel Chandelier statement earrings set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby weighing at approximately 31.36cts Ruby and Diamonds 3.84cts, brought to you from the Lumin...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.28 carats, Ruby 1.60 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.48 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Diamond 0.71 Red Ruby Gold Art Deco Vintage Ring 18K
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby. all around sides have cluster setting white Diamonds All stones are Nat...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.49 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.38grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.66 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.06 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.02 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.10 cm Length: 1.10 cm Total Weight: 3.44 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.59 carats with Diamond 1.41 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 13.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
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 Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.05 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ballerina Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.07 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 9.6 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.99 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight:2.5 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Checker Board Cut Ruby 7.50 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 6.5 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Earring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.21 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Earring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 20.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Leaf Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 20.37 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 22.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Heart Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.37 carats with Diamond 1.0 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 9.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Bracelet Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.21 carats with Diamond 3.38 carats Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 17.5 cm Total Weight: 27.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. The two rubies weigh 0.97 and 0.97 carat approximately. They both have been certified by GIA as Burmese, natural, and withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 6.86 Carat Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring in 18 karat white gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
An elegant floral design crafted in 18K white gold, featuring 6.86 carats of vivid rubies arranged in beautifully sculpted petals around a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond cente...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.34 carats with Diamond 0.11 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
7.82 Carat Burma Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burmese ruby, emerald and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 centre pieces are of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats with Diamond 1.09 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Golf Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.32 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 4.5 cm Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k 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 Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.18 carat with Diamond 2.66 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 9.49 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.80 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 9.58grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.21 carats with Ruby 1.53 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 51 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was th...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.74 carats with Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald with Ruby Elephant Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.67 carat with Ruby 0.08 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 18.5 cm Total Weight: 15.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.