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3 Carat Cushion Treated Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
8 X 8 Cushion Cut Approximately 3 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 5.75 Diamond approximately 1 ct Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 4.3 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.15 Carat Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby and 1.79 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
3.50 Ct Natural Burma Cabochon Ruby & 1.8 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Three & Half Carat of very clean natural Burma Ruby Cabochon , Beautiful Color and very clean Ruby The...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.96cts & Diamond 0.30cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.30 CTS RUBY: 1.96 CTS CUT: OVAL CUT 18K YELLOW GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 2.22 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 1.76 GRAMS CODE: K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 2.82cts & Diamond 0.63cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.63 CTS RUBY: 2.82 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 4.22 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.53 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 3.30CTS & Diamond 0.40CTS Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.40 CTS RUBY: 3.30 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.73 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 1.30cts & Diamond 0.32cts Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.32 CTS RUBY: 1.30 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD NET WEIGHT: 1.82 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 7.55CTS & Diamond 2.33CTS Earring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 1.35 CTS RUBY: 7.55 CTS 18K white GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.33 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Serpent Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Double Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Eternal Renewal, is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, two serpent heads framing...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 1...
2 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Ct Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring Ruby approximately 2 ct Diamonds approximately 0,75 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-Century Star Ruby Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Star Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring in Platinum, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
0.47 Carat Ruby Diamond Eye Cocktail Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 0.47ct Oval Ruby Eye with Diamonds Cocktail Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Eye Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby 4.44CTS, Sapphire 2.87CTS & Diamond 3.12CTS Earring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS DIAMOND WEIGHT: 3.12 CTS RUBY WEIGHT: 4.44 CTS SAPPHIRE WEIGHT: 2.87 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 17.79 GRAMS GOLD WEIGHT: 15.52 GRAMS CODE: SW FOLLOW Monalisa Je...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby 2.30cts, Amethyst 5.30cts & Diamond 0.50cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 2.30 CTS DIAMOND: 0.50 CTS AMETHYST: 5.53 CTS 14K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 4.20 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Ruby Diamond Convertible Day Night 1950s Cocktail Floral Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Convertible Day-Night Cocktail Earrings, 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
2 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 2.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring S 5.75
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 2.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring S 5.75 Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 2 carat natural oval Ruby and appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Dragon Emerald Ruby Diamond 19.2K Yellow Gold Bangle Portuguese 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage dragon emerald, ruby and diamond 19.2kt yellow gold bangle bracelet, Portuguese, mid-20th century.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring Platinum Portuguese 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ruby and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Portugal, Late 20th Century.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.1 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and 2 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring S 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, featuring a stunning 1.1 carat natural oval Ruby and approximately 2 carats of rose cut pear shape diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, 15 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold This spectacular Pendant Necklace consisting of a single Oval Shape Natural Ruby approximately 0.50...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Bulgari ruby and diamond jewelry set crafted of 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.6Ct Natural Marquise Ruby& .80 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
1.6Ct Natural Marquise Ruby& .80 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 Karat Yellow gold Weight of 18 Karat gold is 10 Gr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Large Pendant 40Ct Natural Ruby No Heat & Black & White Diamond 18KWG This Large eye catching Pendant Necklace with is crafted from 18 Karat gold and features large Pear-shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
At the center of the necklace is a stunning pendant featuring a very fine natural ruby and Vs quality brilliant cut diamonds. The pendant is accented with six round rubies, natural a...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75 Inch
Located in New York, NY
**Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold** This exquisite tennis bracelet features prong settings that beautifully showcase the natural round rubie...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tutti Frutti Earrings Natural Ruby Carved Leaves & Diamond Earrings in 18 KWG
Located in New York, NY
Tutti Frutti Earrings Natural Ruby Carved Leaves & Diamond Earrings in 18 KWG Tutti Frutti Earrings/ Natural Ruby Earrings/ Carving Leaf 18 Karat white Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
A faithful client of Mellerio, in 1888 the king ordered a set of rubies and diamonds in the Henri II style as a Christmas gift to his wife.
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
Estate Art Deco Diamond Sapphire & Ruby Platinum 4.2 Gm Pin / Broach VS Quality
Located in New York, NY
**Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Pin/Broach - VS Quality** This exquisite piece is a stunning example of Estate Art Deco design, featuring an impressive Design with one solitair...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby Diamond Convertible Necklace Pair Bracelets Rose Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby and Diamond Necklace Convertible into a Pair of Bracelets in 18 Kara Rose Gold, with Provenance, Italy, c. 2000.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 105 Ct Natural Oval Turquoise, Ruby & Diamond Pendant, Sleeping B
Located in New York, NY
Length of pendant 2.5 inches it comes with a white gold chain , chain is 21 inch long There are natural ruby and natural diamond alternating and surrounding the stone.
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1.6 Ct Natural Marquise Ruby & 1.5 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
1.6 Ct Natural Marquise Ruby & 1.5 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 Karat Yellow gold Weight of 18 Karat gold is 10.8 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
3 Ct Natural Marquise Ruby & 0.70 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Natural Marquise Ruby & 0.70 Ct Diamond Clip on Earring 18 KYG This exquisite pair of earrings are beautifully crafted in 18 Karat Yellow gold Weight of 18 Karat gold is 14.0 G...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese ruby and diamond toi-et-moi engagement ring in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal circa 2000s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ropework Plaque Panel Link Bracelet Rose Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ropework Plaque Link Bracelet, Portuguese, circa 1930s–1940s.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Peacock Agate Cameo Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Made with best alloys, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color. 18K Yellow Gold: 15.6 g Diamonds: VVS/VS, G/H 0.875 cts Metal: 18K Gold Stones: Agate, Ruby, Diamonds Ruby Wt: 1.182 ct...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Baguettes Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold , Ring size 6.5 perfect Ring with high quality Natural Burma ruby made in 14 Karat Yellow gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is mounted in millegrain settings with twenty earth mined natural gemstones, such; rose cuts diamonds and faceted rubies. As for the clock on this beetle, it is a very inge...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamond Ruby Cufflinks 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 1980s 1982 London English Asprey
Located in Lisbon, PT
Diamond and Ruby Cufflinks in 18kt Yellow Gold, London vintage from 1982 — Presented in Asprey Case.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21 Ct Star Oval Natural Ruby Cabochon & 2.45 Ct Diamond Ring , Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Exact 21.01 Carat of natural Cabochon with star Ruby and 2.45 Ct of Baguettes and Round Diamond Ring Star Ruby Cabochon 21.01 Ruby is not red , it...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring prong set 18 K White Gold: 4.2 gram Stamped 18K Ring Size ( can be altered for no charg...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Ruby Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat gold ruby baguettes diamond circular pendant necklace earrings set Art Deco Style, color and culture all come together to inspire this b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
400 Ct , 6 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 400 Ct , 6 Layer Natural Emerald Ruby & Sapphire Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 404 Ct of F...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
Georgian French Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Knot Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized swirling knotted snake suspending an apple charm from mouth Gold body is deeply grooved with scales and accented by silver-topped head Accented by grooved faci...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
The rubies are skillfully intertwined with brilliant-cut round diamonds and adorned with elegant black Tahitian pearls.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace & Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total color stone weight is approximately 5.0 ct Diamonds approximately 6.5 ct the center pendant has three large Pearls with stone work around it Diamond , Ruby , Emerald and ...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat yellow gold channel set ruby baguette diamond huggie hoop earrings. This exclusive ruby huggie hoop earrings is stunning.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shape 2 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size 6.5 Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat White Gold: 3.5 gram Measurement 9X7 two diamond baguettes , one ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stunning stud earrings feature a 4 carat oval treated ruby and 1.2 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. They are meticulously crafted with 14 karat white gold and designed with a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. 18 karat yellow gold channel set ruby baguette diamond linear pendant necklace. The enchanting pendant with the pinkish red rubies incorporated w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
The hanging monkey, equally adorned with diamonds, boasts ruby eyes, a ruby hat, and a surprise - the back is also adorned with rubies and a sapphire.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Natural Coral Multi Layer Bead Necklace 14 KY Gold, Diamond & Ruby Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Coral Multi Layer Bead Necklace 14 K Yellow Diamond & Ruby Clasp , Estate. Diamond and Ruby clasp.
Coral, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold natural ruby diamond huggies pendant necklace earrings ring set.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of 17 natural rubies out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond around the ruby channel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from an 22 Karat Yellow gold and embedded with 188 round...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace 18K Rose Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond 1980s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lisbon, PT
LALAoUNIS Vintage Snake Torque Necklace in 18K Rose Gold with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds, Greece, 1980s/1990s.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.60Ct Natural Invisible set Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Pinky Ring Size 4
Located in New York, NY
0.60Ct Natural Invisible set Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Pinky Ring Size 4 Invisible set 14 K Rose Gold: 5.7 gram Ring Size 4 3 Square cut Natural ruby Stone set in a r...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6 Ct Oval Treated Ruby & 2 Ct Double Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6 Ct Oval Treated Ruby & 2 Ct Double Halo Diamond Stud Earrings 14K White Gold These stunning stud earrings feature a 6 carat oval treated ruby and 2 carats of brilliant-cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Ruby & Diamond Floral Cluster Flower Stud Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling diamonds each diamond approximately 45 pointer in each earring , Total diamond weight 0.90 ct All Brilliant cut Diamonds and rubies , extremely fine quality.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's , 35 Ct Emeralds & 35 CT Rubies + 15 Ct Diamond Bracelet 18KY Gold, 8 "
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality vintage 1960's bracelet set with emeralds, rubies, and round brilliant cut diamonds mounted in 18K yellow gold braided design.
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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