Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.67 carat, Ruby 4.95 carats and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.76 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.01 carats, Ruby 2.09 carats and Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$275Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 1.40ct Squared Ruby & Quartz Geometric Band Ring, Size 8.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold geometric band crafted in sterling silver, set with 1.40 carats of square‑cut rubies framed by bright white quartz. The rectangular face and ridged shoulders give the ring a c...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald Earrings Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 4.70 carats, Cabochon Ruby 2.11 carats and Cabochon Emerald 0.72 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 4.4 cm Total Weight: 26....
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Vintage Style Floral Motif Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add timeless elegance to your collection with this Cabochon Ruby Vintage-Style Floral Motif Band Ring. Featuring a smooth, glowing ruby cabochon at the center, the ring exudes warmth...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 14.78 Carat with Diamond 1.43 Carat Earrings in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.78 carats with Diamond 1.43 carats Earrings in 18 Karat Gold Settings The precision of the gemstone cutting used for this pair is a delicate process. Known as Invisible setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,800Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.51ct Oval Ruby & 0.55ct Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This amazing ballerina statement ring boasts a stunning oval pinkish-red ruby of 1.51 carats. This rare oval cut ruby is heavily surrounded by high grade natural tapered baguette cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Amethyst, Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Green Amethyst, Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 4.98 grams *Please note that the silver setting is pl...
Amethyst, Ruby, Silver
52.03 Carat Emerald Slab Ruby Sapphire Black Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in ประวเซ, TH
A dramatic pair of 18K yellow gold earrings featuring two large, polished emerald slabs weighing a combined 52.030 carats. The translucent slices reveal vivid green coloration, dark ...
Sapphire, Ruby, Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined Art Deco–inspired bracelet featuring a continuous sequence of alternating rubies and diamonds, arranged in a sleek, linear design. The structured pattern highlights vibrant...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning round ruby at the center, flanked by additional rubies on the top and bottom.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A masterclass in high jewelry design, this extraordinary ring brings together three of the most coveted gemstones in the world—each carefully selected for its rarity, vibrancy, and p...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1.35ct Squared Ruby & Emerald & Quartz Channel Band Sterling Silver Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold, color‑driven sterling silver band featuring twelve squared‑cut gemstones—six rubies and six emeralds—set in clean parallel channels for a striking red‑green contrast. Two rou...
Quartz, Ruby, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 Oval faceted Rubies meas...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.10ct Vivid Red Oval Ruby & 0.02ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined pair of 18k white gold studs featuring 1.10 carats of vivid oval‑cut rubies, each accented by a bright round brilliant diamond. The clean prong settings maximize light and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Ruby Cigar Band 3 Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 1.34 carats Ring in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the spirit of "Rock & Roll", a key moment in music when the mood was eclectic & fun, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.52ct Non Heat Ruby Design Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Created in 18K white gold, MOISEIKIN's 1.52ct non-heat ruby ring with the perfect colour graduation captivates your eyes and heart. A luminous 1.52ct Mozambique non-heat ruby glows...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.43 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of fine timeless ruby and diamond earrings made in 18 Karat gold. This pair of earrings embraces minimalism with its simple design while still displaying elegance; a great fit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Flower Ruby and Diamond Invisible Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice hydrangeas flower pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove every stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant impression with this Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring, designed with soft elegance and romantic charm.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Amethyst Faceted Oval Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Cushion Shape Amethyst ,measuring 32 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 63 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Ruby measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in 14 k...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking. The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold. We made in very neat detail and workmanship. Top quality of ruby that i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace Heart Key
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A dream of heart key is a very nice looking.The invisible ruby heart shape of pendant made in 18k White gold.We made in very neat detail and workmanship. Top quality of ruby that is ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.47 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All rubies have been certified by AGL (Thai) as Mozambique no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.88 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. This piece of jewellery is decorated with 18 pieces of rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style White Baroque Pearls Ruby Cabs Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 oval ruby cabochons are the upper part, the central part is gold full cut diamonds and blue enamel, at the bottom we have 2 white baroque pearls of 12 mm. in diameter. In 1978 our ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
31.25 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Burmese no heat ruby and diamond bracelet from Rewa. This bracelet has 60 pcs and 24.10 carat of rubies around the center. These stones have been tested by GIA and clas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Ruby Cocktail Pendant in 14Karat Rose Gold.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exclusive collection of designer and unique cocktail pendants by Sunita Nahata Fine Design. Ruby Cocktail Pendant in 14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby: 0.620 carat, 1.50 Size, Round Shap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks made in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
From Rewa, this pair of cufflinks features precisely cut baguette rubies with a total weight of 1.00 carat, custom-fit to the design mold. The rubies are surrounded by round diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Diamond Brooch
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique masterpiece made in ruby and diamond brooch featured by Rewa jewels, in 18 karat white gold. It has a vibrant ruby of Burmese origin GIA Certificate number is 2446097634...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Oval Cabochon Green Quartz Carved Round Beads 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Green Quartz ( Av...
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Oval Cabochon Green Quartz Carved Round Beads 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Green Quartz ( Av...
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carats with Diamond 1.81 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 13.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.10 carats with Diamond 1.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.07 carats with Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 8.51 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond dangling earrings from Rewa Jewelry. There are a total of 14 rubies with a weight of 8.51 carats. 2 of which (the top ones) weigh about 2.14 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 7.37 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa Jewelry. There are a total of 18 rubies with a weight of 7.37 carats. 2 of which (the top ones) weigh about 2.02 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Pearl Owl Ring in 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Charming and full of character, this Owl Ring features vivid ruby eyes and luminous pearls, beautifully crafted in solid 9K yellow gold. Its delightful design creates a memorable Rub...
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 5.94 carats with Diamond 0.81 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.46 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.82 carat with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.26 carats with Diamond 2.58 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.2 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Star Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.17 carats with Diamond 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 8.2 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,950Sale Price|50% Off
Certified 18K White Gold 1.07ct Oval Myanmar Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking and collectible IGL‑certified natural ruby ring, showcasing a 1.07‑carat oval purplish‑red ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin—the most coveted provenance for fine rubies. The ...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$200Sale Price|50% Off
1990s Sterling Silver 1.20 Carats Ruby & CZ Cluster Wavy Band Ring, Size 7
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant vintage‑style band crafted in sterling silver and set with 1.20ct of square‑cut rubies arranged in three precise rows. The design curves into a soft wave, highlighted by a ...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
AGL Certified 3.17 carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies in these pair of earrings have been certified by the AGL (Thai), as Burmese no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 6.17 carats with Ruby 2.10 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.55 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 6.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.23 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 12.81 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.02 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Antique Style Floral Stud Earrings in 14K Whtie Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Displaying an exquisite blooming silhouette inspired by historical romance, these magnificent Antique Style stud earrings exude pure Edwardian-era elegance. At the heart of each circ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.40 carats with Diamond 2.75 carats and Ruby 2.24 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 2.9 cm Total Weight: 22.03 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat White Gold invisible Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Bangle, Round Brilliant & French Cut, 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco Diamond Ruby Bangle features a round brilliant-cut diamond framed by French-cut rubies in a geometric arrangement. The gemstones have a combined total weight of 1.51 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Chinese Ceramic Rubies Cabs Diamonds Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these Unique Earrings we have 2 sticks of Chinese Ceramic 62 mm. long ,depicting a landscape with a Temple , suspended to 2 Ruby cabs meas...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
7.45 Carat Mozambique No-Heat Ruby & Diamond Pear Tennis Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear-shaped rubies alternate with pear-shaped diamonds in a continuous line of colour and brilliance. The 13 natural rubies total 7.45 ct and are of Mozambique origin, with no heat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.66 carats, Ruby 3.31 carats with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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.