Investment-Grade 3.00+ Carat Thai Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
• Rare Scale & Pedigree: At over 3.00 Carats, finding a Thai-origin ruby with this level of saturation is a genuine rarity.
Investment-Grade 3.00+ Carat Thai Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
• Rare Scale & Pedigree: At over 3.00 Carats, finding a Thai-origin ruby with this level of saturation is a genuine rarity.
2.98 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary fashion ring crafted in platinum, featuring a striking red ruby as the centerpiece. The vibrant ruby is surrounded by 1.7 carats of mixed-cut white diamonds, adding a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$607Sale Price|55% Off
18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful ring boasts a deep red oval cut ruby of 0.50 carats from Thailand. The stunning oval cut ruby is mostly clear and refractive which is set in the middle of brilliant ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated 5.19ct Thai Ruby Ring No Heat GIA - World Class!
Located in bangkok, TH
An absolutely magnificent, absolutely superb quality unheated, untreated ruby set in this stunning platinum setting from the famed but now depleted gem mines of Chantaburi in Thailan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.11 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating ruby weighing 3.11 carats commands attention in this platinum ballerina ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified Thai Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These delicate earrings feature square cushion and cushion mixed-cut rubies of 3.69 and 3.38 carats, encircled by 72 tapered baguette-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.25 - 2.75...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2.63 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond Ballerina Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking cushion-cut ruby, weighing 2.63 carats, commands attention at the center of this contemporary ring. The ruby, with its vivid red hue, is surrounded by a halo of mixed-cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5.81 Carat Oval Cut Vivid Red Thai Siam Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.81 carat vivid red oval cut natural ruby from Siam (Thailand). This ruby exemplifies the level of rarity and beauty we reserve for our most discerning clients.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Thailand Ruby 1.71ct Halo Diamond Ring 18kt Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Ring. 1.71ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 2175034926 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 7.31 X 5.95 X 4.66mm GIA: Heat, Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ballerina Ring 5.3 Carat Pear Cut Siam Ruby & Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This ballerina ring features a 5.30 carat pear ruby from Thailand (Siam) adorned by 55 trillion and baguette cut diamonds, totaling 5.14 carats and 98 round cut diamonds, totaling 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 1.96ct Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
The combination of a certified Thai ruby, diamond surround, and classic ballerina design gives the piece distinctive vintage collector appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$172,500
Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ring featuring a vibrant 7.63 carat Certified Fine Thai Ruby. Set in a handmade platinum and 18k yellow gold mounting with 1.02 carats of colorless white side diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby
1.11 Carat Square Cut Ruby 14K White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features square-cut Thai rubies in a row in channel settings. Gin & Grace ring is crafted of 14-karat White gold with a highly polished finish.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.13 Carat Thai Heated Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The center stone is a 4.13-carat Thai ruby, certified by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) with a red color and heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 5.40 Carat Ruby Ring in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Two vibrant Oval cut Thai ruby captivate as the statement drops sections of these stunning earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany 0.54 Carat Thai Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bangkok, TH
The vibrant Thai ruby centre piece is 0.54 carat weight approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring featuring a 3.40 carat oval cut unheated eye-clean Thai ruby with GIA report 2235346604 accented by 2 oval cut diamonds of G color and VS2 clarity (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald Cut Natural Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 5.91Ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring – 5.91 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby, 18K White Gold Metal: 18k White Gold 750 Stone Weight: 5.91 ct Thai-Ruby Diamond Weight: .83 ct An exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Ruby and Diamond ballerina cluster ring, mid 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Siam ruby and diamond ballerina cluster ring. Set to centre with one oval old cut natural unenhanced Siam ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.10 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Platinum Art Deco Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dunaigre of Switzerland certified 1.50ct no heat Thailand ruby. Stone measures approx. 7.85 x 6.45 x 3.35mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Toi & Moi Ring with 2.4 Ct Ruby and 1.55ct Diamond
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Platinum Toi et Moi Ring With Ruby and Diamond Ruby: Cushion shape Siam ruby 2.40ct, intense red, Comes with Carat Gem Lab certificate Diamonds: Cushion shape diamond 1.55...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,750Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.99ct Thai Oval Ruby & 0.70ct Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid 1.99ct oval Thai ruby sits at the center of this striking ballerina‑style cocktail ring, its deep red hue enhanced by traditional heat treatment.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Ring, Estate to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby: 3 rubies together 4.9 ct. Heart shaped Siam Ruby, Comes with GRS Certificate GRS2022-117274 Material: 18 kt.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Thai No Heat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring a GIA certified Thai no-heat cushion brilliant cut ruby weighing 1.27 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds , CGL Certified
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Heart shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: Intense red Heart shaped Siam ruby 1.79ct Diamonds: 2 heart shaped diamonds together 0.92ct and 42 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Victorian Era Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Petersburg in the 1890s An antique 14K gold bangle bracelet is centered with an old cushion cut diamond (5.8 x 4.9 mm, approximately 0.90 ct, H color, VS2 clarity) flanked by well-ma...
Ruby
J.E. Caldwell & Co. 2.52 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Caldwell & Co. signed 2.52 carat Thai Ruby mounted in a platinum setting and adorned with 1.50 carats in Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold Pendant GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby & Diamonds, Estate
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Yellow Gold pendant Set with GRS Certified 10 ct. Ruby and Diamonds , Estate His Majesty the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Ruby: Red Oval shape, Brilliant cut Siam Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with 3 ct. Vivid Red Ruby & 3.26 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ruby: Natural Brilliant / Step Cut, Cushion shape, Vivid Red , Siam Ruby of 3 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.45 Carat Ruby 1.90 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 4.45 carat Thai ruby, 1.90 carat Zambian emerald and 3.85 carat diamond, platinum, 9 and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse je...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
Leon Mege Micro Pave Platinum Ring with Certified 1.06 Ct Emerald-Cut Ruby
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Three-stone ring with a 1.06-carat natural gem Thai ruby, certified by AGL CS1074721 and two natural rubies, tapered-baguettes 0.43-carat total.
Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring Diamonds 3.03ct Vivid Red Ruby GRS Certifified
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Eternity Ring with 5.58ct Diamonds 3.03 ct. Ruby with GRS Certificate Ruby: Natural Siam Ruby, 3.03 ct., Brilliant cute, Oval shape, Vivid Red Comes with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Ruby 5.91 Carat Diamond Ring Art Deco Style 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Thai rubies hold long-standing importance in the world of fine jewelry.
Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
AGL Certified Natural Unheated Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Stamped: Platino for platinum a large number of diamonds. an AGL certificate stating that the ruby is natural, with no indication of heat enhancement treatment, and of Thai origin.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS & Gübelin Certified 5.99 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A striking and elegant statement ring showcasing a vivid natural Thai ruby weighing approximately 5.99 carats, set in platinum and accented by tapered trillion-cut diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Kutchinksy ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Kutchinksy ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a natural cushion shape old cut Thai ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.30 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby
GIT Certified South Sea Pearls Rubies Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous South Sea Pearls of 11mm, in perfect shape , fine quality, spectacular pure white, and 2 pieces of Siamese Rubies of 1,20...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bow Brooch Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby bow brooch features a bow design set with round diamonds en pavé (5.80 carats) and decorated with pear shape faceted Thai rubies of brilliant color (8.95 carats).
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS No Heat 5.50ct Ruby Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This extraordinary three-stone ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and centered with a remarkable GRS-certified natural Siam (Thai) ruby weighing approximately 5.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five faceted round pink Thailand rubies ranging in size from 7 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm, 4 mm, and 3 mm are set reversed, culets up, with wide double bezel accents emphasizing the stones.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
By Asprey London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Centre Ruby stone: Natural oval shape, red brilliant cut natural Siam ruby, together 1.7 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold Spring & Ruby Oval
Located in Miami, FL
The Spiral ring, crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold, features a captivating oval-shaped Thailand ruby. This exquisite gemstone, known for its red hue and exceptional quality, gracefu...
Ruby
Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond clip-on earrings feature a spray of custom cut marquise shape faceted Thai rubies of fiery color (7.80 carats).
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings en Tremblant Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond earrings en tremblant feature a flower arrangement of faceted Thai rubies of fiery color (8.90 carats).
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Necklace with 4.50ct Natural Rubies & 2.49ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 6 pieces of lustrous of Natural Siam Rubies of 4,50 carats, in perfect oval cut, extra fine quality and grade, spectacular bright red, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.94 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond 18K Black Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
6.94 carat emerald cut natural Thai ruby and 1.65 carat baguette diamond 18K yellow gold and black gold bezel cocktail ring, featuring the vivid purplish red ruby in a yellow gold be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9.00ct Ruby and Diamond Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Nine stunning Thai rubies are on display in this awe inspiring Victorian bangle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 4.05 Carat Ruby and Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum Ring - AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco original platinum ring featuring a 4.05-carat oval cut Thai ruby, certified by AGL. The ruby is framed by a halo of old European and French-cut diamonds, totaling 2....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Dragonfly Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The mobile tail (please see video) is set with 7.60 carats of oval faceted Thai rubies of brilliant color and crystalline texture.
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Ruby Diamond Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Details: Gold wt: 4.876 g Dia wt: 0.5 cts / 36pcs / VVS-VS clarity / G-H color Gemstone: Natural Ruby (Origin: Thailand) Ruby Wt: 1.3 cts / 3mm square/ 7pcs Ring Size: US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,244Sale Price|25% Off
GCS Certified 3.6 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
1 x GCS Gemmological Certification Services Certified Natural Thai Ruby, approximate weight of 3.6 carats 29 x round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total weight 2.9 carats, asse...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.82ct Oval Vivid Red Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Sunburst Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vivid pair of 0.82ct oval Thai rubies glow at the center of these 18k gold studs, framed by a 0.30ct diamond sunburst halo that adds crisp brilliance and vintage charm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$514,162Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Weight bracelet: 24.5 gram / 0.865 oz / 15.7 dwt Ring Ruby: Natural Siam Ruby, vivid red, Brilliant / step cut, heart shape 1.5 ct. with GRS certificate Diamonds: baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century AGL Certified Oval Ruby Ballerina Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
A Mid-Century AGL certified 3.00 carat oval-cut Thai ruby ballerina ring, set in platinum. The ring features an additional 4.50 carats of cushion-cut rubies and 7.50 carats of round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings Tassel Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature 3 carats of round diamonds of top quality (color, clarity and cut, F-VVS), and 3.60 carats of Thai ruby of brilliant color. The earrings are one-of-a-kind and en...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bow Brooch Diamond Ruby Pearl Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby brooch pin features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56 carats) and accented with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby of brilliant color (1.3...
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pin Flower Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond flower brooch features 5 black onyx petals each set with an oval cut faceted Thai ruby (total 2.98 carats).
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
AIG Certified 6.20 Ct Rubies Emerald Sapphires 1.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of lustrous Natural Siam Rubies of 2,15 carats, spectacular vibrant color, fine quality, and 4 pieces of luxurious Natural Ceylon ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with one cushion shape old cut natural and unenhanced Siam ruby in an open back claw setting with a weight of 4.92 cara...
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby 1 Carat No Heat Diamond Vintage Trilogy 18 Karat Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and timeless in design, this striking three-stone ring features a natural oval cut Thai ruby with a rich transparent red colour that looks even more beautiful in person.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.