Amethyst Round Drops Ruby Cabochons 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Natural Amethyst round drops measuring 16 mm x 20 mm. I...
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN’s new Waltz of Flower ring captures the sense of beauty in motion. Created in 18K white gold and strictly selected, this stunning ring features over 1 carat of Burmese rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.76 carats, Ruby 1.39 carats and Diamond 1.27 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.7 cm Total Weight: 7.57grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN Modern 2.87 Carat Ruby Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A statement of color and craftsmanship, this hexagon pendant is crafted in 18K white gold and set with 2.87 carats of vivid rubies, complemented with diamonds for just the right touc...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.50 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,400 / item
Ruby Diamond Halo Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicately arranged as a blooming Ruby Flower Ring, five vibrant rubies are framed by a sparkling Diamond Halo Ring and accented with additional diamonds in warm 14K yellow gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking Ruby Diamond Ring showcases a round brilliant diamond surrounded by vivid ruby accents and a sparkling diamond border within a bold octagonal design. Crafted in 18K White ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.22 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.22 and 3.00 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby Stud Earrings Set in 14 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.50 carats Earrings set in 14 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.7 cm Total Weight: 1.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicin...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby shines at the center, radiating rich, passionate color.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.26 carats, Ruby 2.16 carats and Diamond 1.04 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 10.43 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.65 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center are two rubies weighing 3.35 and 4.30 carats each — Burmese, natural, and untreated by heat, of Pigeon Blood qu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Heart Necklace
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice Heart pendant with necklace .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.62 carats with Diamond 0.33 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not Included) Width: 3.0 cm Length: 4.0 cm Total Weight: 7.52 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 with Tsavorite Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 16.87 carats with Tsavorite 3.60 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Total Weight: 20.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when ...
Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$4,050Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 2.90ct Pear Ruby & 0.74ct Diamond Fine Chain Bracelet
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined study in color, fire, and feminine elegance, this handcrafted 18k gold bracelet showcases six exceptional pear‑cut rubies totaling 2.90 carats. Each ruby displays a vivid p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats with Diamond 2.55 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total Weight: 8.01 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.87 carats with Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. At the center of each earring is an Old European cut diamond, together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, with an approximat...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby and White Sapphire Elephant Necklace set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Ruby and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 45.5 cm Total Weight: 3.43 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated with rhodium to pro...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
ARAYIAN 3.87 carats Ruby and Diamond Ring with certificate
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold (18k): 5.01 grams Ruby (Pear): 3.87 carats Diamonds (Oval): 0.52 carats Diamonds (Square): 0.16 carats Diamonds (Round): 0.31 carats A 3.87-carat Mozambique pear-shaped ruby fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.16 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Total Weight: 5.82 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.52 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Total Weight: 5.22 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Pearl Vintage Style Owl Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby and Pearl Vintage-Style Owl Ring combines whimsical charm with elegant craftsmanship.
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Maple Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We design a very nice maple pendant .The technique use invisible setting .We cut and groove very stone. This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in day time and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Baguette Ruby Openwork Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed to coordinate with the matching ring and earrings, this Diamond Ruby Pendant showcases brilliant diamonds accented by vivid Baguette Ruby gemstones in an elegant Open Work d...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has oval shaped Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 3.50 carat approximate...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.25 Carat No Heat Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stones made composed of 3 Burmese no heat rubies with a total weight of 1.25 carat. The stones were unearthed fro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,300Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Opal Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Opal Necklace & Earring Suite - 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink - 35 Carats Shape - Oval shape Origin - Africa Ethiopian ...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,325Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.20ct Squared Ruby & 0.06ct Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking geometric treasure in solid 18k yellow gold, this ruby and diamond band ring showcases a bold interplay of color, symmetry, and craftsmanship. At its center, 1.20 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Twist Reflection Jacket Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Length: 2.1 cm The TWIST Reflection is inspired by several abstract artist and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diopside & Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diopside & Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Green Diopside - 10 carats Oval shapes Natural Ruby Pi...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.48 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats and Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.63 grams Ruby center Width...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Ruby Floral Earrings showcase oval center rubies surrounded by sparkling diamond petals and a vibrant outer ruby halo, creating an elegant floral composition. Inspired by Art D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Passionately charming, this Ruby Vintage Style Heart Ring captures timeless romance and vibrant elegance.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9K Gold Pink Amethyst and Ruby Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Earrings Size: 10 x 33 mm.
Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.47 carat and Diamond 0.38 carat with Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.78 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.19 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. There are 22 rubies weighing a total of 6.19 carat approximately. The rubies are Burmese, natural, and without any heat trea...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.50 carat with Diamond 0.13 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 1.97 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.44 carat with Diamond 0.15 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total Weight: 1.47 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.40 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 6.96 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,417Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Emerald Earrings, 18K Gold & Silver, Circa 1992
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set in 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat Origin Africa Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat O...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.78 carats with Diamond 0.90carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Victorian Style Floral Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Size: 68 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.94 carats (center) with Ruby 4.41 carats and Diamond 2.03 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Total Weight: 17.41 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.39 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.45 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.15 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.45 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.71 carat with Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.19 grams Ruby Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.39 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 8.25 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.96 carats and Blue Sapphire 2.93 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 12.20 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby with Diamond Cocktail Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A very nice Ruby ring use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Square Earrings with Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as classic elegant style. You can use for everyday and also for the evening party. We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. The invisibl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.16 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat and Ruby 0.98 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.99 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Double Halo Round Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Diamond Ruby Pendant features a brilliant center diamond framed by a vibrant ruby halo and an outer circle of sparkling diamonds in a refined Art Deco-inspired design. Beautiful...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Ruby from Africa 22.00 carats The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epit...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center, natural rubies glow with rich red brilliance, surrounded by beautifully crafted petal-shaped details.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA 7.03ct Ruby & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified 7.03ct Ruby and 18K Yellow Gold Ring A masterpiece of vibrant elegance, this Van Cleef & Arpels ring showcases a magnificent 7.03-carat GIA-certified...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White gold invisible Ruby and Diamond clove Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.08 Carat Burmese Heated Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting an extraordinary creation from Rewa Jewelry that perfectly embodies contemporary elegance. This diamond ring is a harmonious blend of sophistication and modern design. In...
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.
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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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