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
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
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
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.49 carats, Ruby 1.05 carats and Diamond 1.12 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams Ruby (Center) W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.77 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.18 carats, Tsavorite 0.15 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 9.25 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.85 carat with Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.51 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.37 carats with Diamond 0.23 carat Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 45.0 cm Total Weight: 41.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.95 carat with Diamond 0.62 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 18.09 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 9.62 carats with Diamond 1.44 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 11.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver “ Circe 1999”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz & Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 7 Carats Natural Blue Top...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$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
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Medite...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Invisible Settings Dome Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 K white gold .
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Invisible Setting Ring With AAA Natural Ruby Dome Style Total Ruby 4.0 carat Total Diamond weight 0.70 carat G-H-VSS Total Ruby weight 4.00 carat 18K white gold 13.50 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$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
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Bubble & Emerald Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold and seductive expression of color and craftsmanship, these exceptional Bochic “Orient” earr...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as modern style. This earrings is special design because you can wear as two way. 1.First you can wear with diamond in the bottom . 2.Second you can wear al...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.30 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Total Weight: 7.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.59 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 2.74 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace and Earrings Suite 18K Gold & Silver Signed Bochic A celebration of color, craftsmanship, a...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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
3.78 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold. There are 218 pieces of natural untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximately 3.78 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby, Tsavorite and Pink Sapphire Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 3.9 cm Length: 3.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 17.92 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated ...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver “ Circe 1999”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz & Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 7 Carats Natural Blue Topaz – 140 Carats...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 26 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round bri...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 2 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Ruby Cabs Flat Baroque Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Ruby Cabs set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and 2 Round Flat Fresh water pearls 15 mm in diameter with in the center a small ro...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.88 carats with Diamond 0.10 Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.38 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Above and below the center, elegant oval rubies add balance, while round rubies flank each side, creating a rich, symmetrical design.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Emerald Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carat, Ruby 1.34 carats and Emerald 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Gems - 15,28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red Rodorite and White...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
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
$3,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 3.30ctw Ruby & 0.30ct Brilliant Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A stunning deep red ruby ring. The oval ruby has a good saturation of red and purple with natural eye inclusions. The diamonds here are brilliant and of very good quality, clear and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, 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
Vintage Invisible Setting Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Ruby invisible setting Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 4.0 carat. AAA very good red color Total diamonds 0.70 carat E-F-VVS 18K yellow gold 8.0 grams Finger Size 6 All sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver, Citrine Ruby Earrings, 20ct
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Ruby and Citrine Earrings, 20ct Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Red - 8 carats Round shapes Natural Yellow Citrine - 14 carats S...
Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Invisible Setting Ruby Heart Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Heart shape invisible setting ruby Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 1.75 carat AAA - very nice red color. Total Diamonds 0.25 carat F-G-VVS 18k yellow gold 8.0 grams Finger siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 172 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 172 Carat Ruby & Emerald Cuff Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver An exceptional and highly collectible statement cuff from Bochic’s celebrated “Capri” Collection, ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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.
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