Marret Frères Belle Époque Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The intricate design is set in a harmonious blend of 18ct yellow gold and platinum, showcasing a luxurious contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite 14ct yellow gold curb bracelet, hailing from the elegant Edwardian era, seamlessly blends sophistication with a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby 'Beggars Heart' Silver and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and ruby 'Beggars Heart' silver and yellow gold pendant. This charming heart shaped pendant is composed of two hearts, one set within the other and both freely a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique bracelet with rubies, natural pearls and diamonds, Scandinavia, 1910s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old rigid bracelet made of 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness), set with rubies, natural pearls and diamonds. Origin: Scandinavia, early 20th century. The bracelet is decorate...
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Lion Bracelet Old Mine Diamond Ruby Gold Cat Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger cat Diamond and Ruby Bracelet with three lion heads. The lions are each set with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Jacques & Marcus Diamond Sapphire Ruby Bangle In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS Maker: Jacques & Marcus Period: 1900 Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.0 carats total; sapphires weighing approximately 1.8 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian 14k/Silver Old Mine/Rose Cut Diamond & Synthetic Ruby Bracelet
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined and structurally interesting bracelet in the Belle Époque / early Art Deco style, combining mixed metals with intricate diamond work and calibrated ruby accents. This piece...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 14K and Silver-Top Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Victorian 14K yellow gold and silver-top bangle bracelet, centered by a refined gemstone cluster featuring old-mine cut diamonds, a vivid red ruby, and a blue sapphire, ex...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Ca. 1900s -1910s, no hallmarks. Band and bridge in solid 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Imperial Russian Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Imperial period Russian Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds. All stones have open backs. Note that this design was mad...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$63,750Sale Price|25% Off
Belle Époque/Art Nouveau Bracelet with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds by Rothmuller
By Karl Rothmüller
Located in Lucerne, CH
Superb craftsmanship in platinum 950 and 18 karat yellow gold. Comes in the original fitted box. Signature inside the velvet and satin lined box: K.
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique K. Faberge Passover Egg Pendant Ruby Enamel 56 Gold Silver
Located in SE
K.Faberge Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between years 1898 - 1917. Length including the hanger : 28mm x 15 mm wide. Body in 14K or Silver finished with Dark Red Enam...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Silver
Antique European Ring 0.5ctw Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring featuring, band in 18K Yellow Gold, 4 natural pinky red rubies, made ca.1900 s -1930s.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural old European cut Sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Art Nouveau period Ring n solid 18ct Yellow/ Orange tinted Gold with bezel set square cut Red Glass 4.75mm x 4.75mm x 2.2mm deep that realistically imitates Red Ruby. Swedish ...
18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond bracelet, the seven cushion-cut rubies weighing 7.22 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indication of heating, ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 0.32 in L 7.68 in
Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold with Burma Rubies and Diamonds, Austrian circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold of mesh design, set with six Burma ruby and rose-cut diamond motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold / Sterling Bangle Bracelet
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a combination of 14KT Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver, this Ruby & Diamond bangle features 1.35 carats of Round cut Intense Fine Red Rubies and 1 carat of Nearly Colorless Nearly Fl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 1.97 in L 2.17 in
Late Victorian French Twisted Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
18 carat Yellow Gold Hinged Twisted Bangle, decorated with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires on one side, with French Hallmarks and safety chain, circa 1885-1901 The inside measurement...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1900 Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1900s 0.18 carat ruby and 0.52 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamels
Located in Firenze, IT
In 18kt yellow gold, decorated in enamels, embellished with two round cut rubies and huit huit cut diamonds for approx. 0.70 ct. Size : 6cm Weight : 66gr.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bracelet is a real testimony of the Art Nouveau period it is made in 18kt gold and features 10 plaques with a flowery design. They are set with cabochon cut rubies and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1900s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique gold bracelet, it consists of 15 patterns each forming a rose openworked with gold wire, decorated in the cent...
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s French Belle Époque Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of the jewel: approximately 20.3 g. Authentic antique ruby diamond jewel - French work around 1900. Our opinion: An antique bracelet with massive and elegant links.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bee Link Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide bracelet is comprised of square cushion links designed with a scrolling whiplash motif and centers a highly rendered bee station Body of bee is bezel set with an oval cut ruby ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Charm Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was crafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). The bracelet features alternating filigree charm and medallion links. Each platinum medallion f...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Riker Brothers, Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is comprised of pierced geometric links that pivot on a hinge, and features a winged serpent dragon design with highly rendered feather and scale details Dragon is lined wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Victorian bracelet created around 1900's. It features graduating oval rubies set in yellow gold and accentuated with Old European cut diamonds set in silver.
French Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 French 18K Yellow Gold, coiled Snake Bracelet, woven gold over a piece of light metal for springing, coiling movement. measuring 1.5 inch wide with each section being 1/4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Peony Antique Bangle Bracel
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bangle bracelet features raised blooming peony motif fully around. Accented by five oval stations centering flush set round cut rubies. Semi-transparent medium red - weighing approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl Sapphire Tourmaline Topaz and Ruby Charm Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique bracelet has been crafted in platinum, with 18k yellow gold charms.
Coral, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Victorian 3.40 Carats Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hinged bangle bracelet centers round cut sapphires and rubies - alternating Sapphires and rubies weigh in total approximately 3.00 carats Well matched blue and purplish red while t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Antique Diamond Woven Gold Snake Mesh Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This fascinating antique flexible bracelet of artistic design and meticulous craftsmanship is rendered in an enchanting woven pattern in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing approximately...
18k Gold
Antique 14K and Silver-Top Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bangle c. 1900s
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant Victorian 14K yellow gold and silver-top bangle bracelet, centered by a refined gemstone cluster featuring old-mine cut diamonds, a vivid red ruby, and a blue sapp...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold & Multi-Gem Edwardian Charm Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Yellow Gold & Multi-Gem Edwardian Charm Bracelet - Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby, Rubilite, Tourmaline, Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Original antique chain and original antique craftsm...
14k Gold
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H 2 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Victorian "Bobcat" 14-Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian "Bobcat" 14-karat yellow gold Bracelet, circa 1900 Gorgeous 14-karat yellow gold bracelet with the head of a bobcat at the center.
Gold
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W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 2.17 in
Victorian Diamond Ruby and Pearl Silver and Yellow Gold Winged Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond, ruby, silver and yellow gold winged heart brooch. This charming brooch is composed of a central ruby set heart in yellow gold, framed by a pair of silver wings ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ruby Ring made between ca.1900 -1930s. Combination of Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold GIA 5.6ct BURMA NO HEAT Ruby Diamond & Pearl 7.5" Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Very nice genuine Edwardain bracelet - amazing old cut diamonds and square NO HEAT Burma rubies! A special piece that remains in excellent condition! Enjoy! Comes with the GIA certif...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red - Pink Ruby accented with 6 rose cut Diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Snake Bracelet A 14 karat gold mesh bracelet featuring a serpent's head and tail clasp. The snake head is set with blue enamel, diamonds and an oval shaped ruby, while the e...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Red Ruby of oval diamond cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3 mm x 3.35 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. This Ruby is transparent of a vibr...
Ruby, 18k Gold
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H 0.39 in W 1.07 in L 7.5 in
FROMENT-MEURICE 1890 Art Nouveau Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
By Émile Froment-Meurice
Located in Miami, FL
Designed with great organics patterns during the early art nouveau period, circa 1890-1900. The craftsmanship of this bracelet is fabulous, crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 ka...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, ...
Belle Époque Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque ruby, diamond and pearl bracelet, consisting of ten links each with a calibre-cut ruby set bar centrally set with a pearl, to openwork floral garland decorations, with...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
From Portugal, this lovely yellow gold and silver bracelet supports bezel-set, oval-shaped rubies and accent rose-cut diamonds and is secured with a box clasp and safety chain.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning late Victorian/early Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet. The center ruby is approximately 1 carat and believed to be from the Burma region. The...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1900s Austrian Ruby Diamond Gold Curb Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A fine Austrian,14kt yellow gold bracelet of flat curb links,the front links of hammered design,and set with three,burma rubies and two,brilliant cut diamonds.c,1900-1910
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
French Victorian Ruby Diamond Celtic Bracelet 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous all French 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby bracelet is spectacular!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ruby diamond Cuff bracelet
Located in Paris, IDF
A splendid yellow 14k gold and platinum bracelet set with three lines of old cut diamonds and two lines of rubies. Total diamonds weight : about 8 carat. Total rubies weight : ab...
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Imperial Russia Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 1900 Russian made 14kt. yellow gold link bracelet measuring 7 1/2 inches in length.
14k Gold
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Etched Gold Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
Not many people are aware that Newark, New Jersey was a major hub for the manufacture of jewelry from the late 1800's until the 1950's. One of the leading companies, the Riker Brothe...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemset Engraved Bangle
Located in QLD , AU
This bangle is just divine - as soon as I saw it it was love at first sight. Such a great style to be worn separately or stacked with other bangles and bracelets. Finely crafted from...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Two-Headed Snake Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This awesome Victorian bracelet consists of twisted flexible links in 18 karat yellow gold and features a two-headed snake with little rose cut diamond eyes and a small ruby and emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Victorian Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian natural pearl necklace with a gorgeous clasp. Features three strands of natural pearls culminating with a diamond clasp set in platinum and yellow gold. The pearls come wit...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Bangle Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Bangle Bracelet with eight Old Mine Cut Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The elegant and classic design is exquisite. The sparkl...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL GRADUATED OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE DESIGN WIT...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Designer Nikabell 120 Cts Zambian Emerald & Diamond Tiara in 18k Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Surprisingly exquisite emeralds and diamonds crown fit for royalty! This stunning piece of jewelry is a true masterpiece, crafted with the finest materials and designed with exceptio...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
$12,867
H 1.78 in W 3.35 in L 14.97 in
1950s Platinum Necklace with Old-Cut Diamonds and Natural Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 1950s necklace in finely crafted platinum, showcasing exceptional workmanship. The piece is adorned with old-cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.7 ct and natural sapphires of ab...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
$168,750Sale Price|25% Off
159.98ct Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold High Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
A breathtaking statement of power, romance, and refinement, this handcrafted ruby and diamond high jewelry necklace is the pinnacle of artistry and glamour. Created in solid 18K whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Edwardian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Demantoid garnet and diamond ring, the cushion-cut green garnet weighing 2.05 carats, accompanied by GCS report 81281-75 stating to be natural Demantoid garnet, with hor...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Diamond Tiara and Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous diamond tiara is designed with floral and foliate pattern, decorated with brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 22.47 carat, mounted in 18 Karat white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.