Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.04 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.41 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Large Cocktail Ring Pink Ruby & Spessartine-Orange Garnet 18K White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ruby and Garnet Cluster Ring Vintage but never used- new condition Natural Ruby is pink-ish Center Spessartine-Orange-Red Garnet 18k White Gold 13.5 Grams Cluster Ruby Total approx...
Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.51 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.75 carat with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Guild Certified 7.02 carats Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold - 6.87 grams Ruby - 7.21 carats Diamonds - 0.84 carats A classic 7.02 carats Ruby and diamond ring. Rubies are known as the king of gems, and this ring features an unheated ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.58 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.91 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.49 carats, Tsavorite 1.50 carats and Diamond 1.46 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 12.05 grams Ruby Width: 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons Black Onyx Carved Drops 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings with top part made of 2 Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons set in 14 Kt yellow from which are attached 2 Black Onix engraved round drops In 1978 our workshop started ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 8.96 carats with Diamond 1.38 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 15.06 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$600Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.50ct Deep Red Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Sunburst Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
The piece is adorned with a gorgeous 0.50 carats oval well- saturated deep red ruby from Thailand and with 0.20 carats of brilliant diamonds surrounding and icing all over the red ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 3.05ct Vivid Red Ruby & 1.10ct Brilliant Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A ribbon of fire and ice rests along the collarbone—six oval‑cut vivid red rubies totaling 3.05 carats, each stone alive with saturated crimson intensity. Every ruby is haloed in a c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.0 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of ruby and diamond earrings ideal for everyday and casual wear! - There are 1.25 carat of rubies that have been hand cut and placed securely in a channel setting. - 0.22 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.90 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cufflinks in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement of luxury with these exquisite ruby and diamond cufflinks featured by Rewa jewels made in 18 karat white gold. The 2 handpicked rubies in the centre weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flame Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This elegant brooch features a graceful flame-inspired design, set with vivid rubies that blend beautifully into soft pink sapphires. The flowing shape is highlighted by a line of ro...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond Baguette Ruby Openwork Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed to complement the matching ring, these Diamond Ruby Drop Earrings showcase brilliant diamonds accented by vivid Baguette Ruby gemstones in an elegant Open Work design. Craft...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 0.82 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing an exquisite creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ruby and diamond ring effortlessly combines contemporary style with timeless sophistication—a piece designed to be both a st...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unheated Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Pigeon's Blood Ruby 0.67 carat with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.95 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 3.64 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.48 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.36 carats with Diamond 1.55 carats Ring set in18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 12.55 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.01 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.91 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an exquisite creation from Rewa Jewelry, these ruby and diamond earrings are a testament to the brand's commitment to timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship, drawing...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.69 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Pendants set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.12 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.07 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring set with a Ruby, Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in London, GB
Fabulous sterling silver ring, featuring a centre ruby surrounded with emeralds and sapphires. Ring size UK N 1/2, US 6 3/4, inside diameter 1.8 cm / .7 inch, and measuring diameter...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
5.09 Carat Ruby Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Art Deco Style Mosaic Statement ring from Coomi set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby weighing approximately 5.09cts and Diamonds 0.19cts, brought to you from the Luminosity...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,250Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 2.15ct Oval Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & 0.20ct Diamond Latch Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, these 18k yellow gold latch‑back earrings showcase a harmonious trio of oval‑cut sapphires, rubies, and emeralds totaling 2.15 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant, bold, and effortlessly glamorous, this spectacular Bochic “Capri” Ring captures the spirit of the Italia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a timeless creation from Rewa Jewelry, these ruby and diamond earrings are a captivating blend of classic themes and refined elegance—an embodiment of the brand's commitm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an enchanting creation from Rewa Jewelry, these ruby and diamond earrings seamlessly blend classic inspiration with contemporary elegance—a true masterpiece that reflects ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.93 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 1.61ct and 1.32ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
GRS Certified 2.23 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a masterful creation from Rewa Jewelry, these ruby and diamond earrings are a seamless fusion of classic themes and modern elegance—an exquisite testament to the brand's ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 3.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
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 Pigeon blood in colour we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage 112ct Natural Ruby Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 112 Carat Natural Ruby Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver — Italian Elegance, Exceptional Rarity Experience the height of Mediterranean luxury with this s...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.06 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.38 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.53 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carats with Diamond 0.35 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: .0.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats with Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.51 carats with Diamond 2.13 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.28 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 9.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 13.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Organic Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.88 carats with Yellow Sapphire 3.09 carats and Diamond 0.58 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.8 cm Total Weight: 13.95 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 11.09 carats with Diamond 0.87 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 21.17 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.61 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.37 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.91 carats with Diamond 2.06 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.79 carat with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.27 grams Ruby Width: 0.5 cm Length:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.50ct Squared Ruby & 0.10ct Diamond Latch Back Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Overview A refined balance of geometry, color, and craftsmanship, these 18k white gold omega‑back earrings showcase a modern squared silhouette anchored by a vivid 0.50ct total wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 105.39 carats with Diamond 15.48 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 5.0 cm Length: 41.0 cm Total Weight: 132.22 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.44 carats with Diamond 1.70 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 1074 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 2.0 carat with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.13 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 2.47 carats with Diamond 2.40 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 11.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.19 carats with Diamond 0.02 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.86 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 17.62 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 13.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.36 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 18.83 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 5.60 carats with Diamond 0.72 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, 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.