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GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies
GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies

GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies

By Gucci

Located in Miami, FL

A rare secret-box ball pendant designed by Gucci. This is a very rare vintage secret-box ball pendant created in Milano Italy by the house of Gucci, back in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gucci 1.50ct Diamond 'Le Marché des Merveilles' Ring
Gucci 1.50ct Diamond 'Le Marché des Merveilles' Ring

Gucci 1.50ct Diamond 'Le Marché des Merveilles' Ring

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gemstone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Shape: Marquise Cut, Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.50ct Colour: G-H Clarity: I1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Silver Designer: Gucci Age: Modern, Pre-owned...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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18 Karat Vintage Gucci Ruby and Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold
18 Karat Vintage Gucci Ruby and Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold

18 Karat Vintage Gucci Ruby and Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold

By Gucci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Gucci Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Gucci Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

Gucci Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

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H 7 in D 9 in

Gucci Ruby and Diamond Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With 6 carats of diamonds and 5 carats of rubies on reversable links, this Gucci bracelet is as much of a character as you'd like it to be.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970s Gucci Ruby Gold Necklace
1970s Gucci Ruby Gold Necklace

1970s Gucci Ruby Gold Necklace

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W 1 in L 15.5 in

1970s Gucci Ruby Gold Necklace

By Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Weight 102.4 grams. Stamped with Gucci maker's mark, a European hallmark for 18 karat gold and Italian marks.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUCCI Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
GUCCI Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

GUCCI Ruby Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18k Gucci w/box r 2.81cttw original retail $7560

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings
Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings

Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Southampton, PA

These charming Gucci earrings are an accessory you surely don’t want to miss out on; the set is made of exemplary 18K yellow gold and boasts rolo chain onto which the main decoration...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings
Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings

Gucci Ruby Gold Horsebit Drop Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Southampton, PA

These charming Gucci earrings are an accessory you surely don’t want to miss out on; the set is made of exemplary 18K yellow gold and boasts rolo chain onto which the main decoration...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Collection Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It.40 - 4
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Collection Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It.40 - 4

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Collection Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It.40 - 4

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress Italian size 40 - US 4 F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Detachable Corset Belt Made in Italy Excellent Condition.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles Diamond Ruby Tiger Head Gold Cufflinks
Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles Diamond Ruby Tiger Head Gold Cufflinks

Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles Diamond Ruby Tiger Head Gold Cufflinks

By Gucci

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Gold Le Marché des Merveilles Diamond Ruby Tiger Head Cufflinks by Gucci. With Round brilliant cut and marque cut diamonds 2 Marque shape rubies These cufflinks come with origin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Gucci "Horse" Ring
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Gucci "Horse" Ring

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Gucci "Horse" Ring

By Gucci

Located in Naples, IT

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Earrings
1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Earrings

1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Earrings

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

A pair of ruby and 18 karat gold textured earrings, by Gucci, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Collar
1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Collar

1980s Gucci Ruby and Gold Collar

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat textured gold and ruby hinged collar, by Gucci, 1980s. Stamped Gucci, 750 with Italian hallmarks.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci 18 Karat, Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Gucci 18 Karat, Diamond and Ruby Earrings

Gucci 18 Karat, Diamond and Ruby Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Aspen, CO

Gucci ruby, diamond and faceted heart shaped hematite (which can be removed).

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress Italian size 40 - US 4 F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Detachable Corset Belt.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress It. 40 - 4

By Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Ruby Red Corset Belt Silk Dress Italian size 40 - US 4 F/W 2003 Collection 100% Silk, Detachable Corset Belt Made in Italy Excellent Condition.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Magnetic Clasp Ball Bracelet with Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold
Gucci Magnetic Clasp Ball Bracelet with Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold

Gucci Magnetic Clasp Ball Bracelet with Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci Magnetic Clasp Ball Bracelet with Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 114885 Listing Title: Gucci Magnetic Clasp Ball Bracelet with Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold Condit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gucci 'Flora' Butterfly Rose Gold Ring
Gucci 'Flora' Butterfly Rose Gold Ring

Gucci 'Flora' Butterfly Rose Gold Ring

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

The effervescent design features an enamel butterfly and flower studded with a bezel-set ruby center, mounted on the iconic Gucci horse bit motif.

Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci Ruby Necklace
Gucci Ruby Necklace

Gucci Ruby Necklace

By Gucci

Located in NY, NY

18KY GUCCI CONTEMPORARY RUBY NECKLACE, 16.60 dwt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Gorgeous   GUCCI   Diamond  Ruby  Earrings
Gorgeous   GUCCI   Diamond  Ruby  Earrings

Gorgeous GUCCI Diamond Ruby Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Teaneck, NJ

This is a stunning pair of designer earrings by GUCCI. . .featuring pave' diamonds and gem quality rubies.

Category

Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

GUCCI   Diamond  Ruby  Bangle  Bracelet
GUCCI   Diamond  Ruby  Bangle  Bracelet

GUCCI Diamond Ruby Bangle Bracelet

By Gucci

Located in Teaneck, NJ

This is a dazzling designer bracelet by GUCCI. . .featuring pave' diamonds and a center row of bright red rubies.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Gucci Flora Horsebit Rose Gold Enamel Ruby Butterfly Flower Earrings
Gucci Flora Horsebit Rose Gold Enamel Ruby Butterfly Flower Earrings

Gucci Flora Horsebit Rose Gold Enamel Ruby Butterfly Flower Earrings

By Gucci

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of new 18k rose gold earrings by Gucci, with ruby, depicting a butterfly and a flower, with enamel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold, Enamel

GUCCI  Gold Citrine Ruby Heart Wide Cuff Bracelet
GUCCI  Gold Citrine Ruby Heart Wide Cuff Bracelet

GUCCI Gold Citrine Ruby Heart Wide Cuff Bracelet

By Gucci

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Metal:18K Yellow Gold Marked/Tested:Gucci,750,18K,Italy Gemstones/Diamonds:Citrine - 26mm X 27mm ( approx. 60-70ct !

Category

Italian Cuff Bracelets

Gold Gucci Diamond Skull Necklace
Gold Gucci Diamond Skull Necklace

Gold Gucci Diamond Skull Necklace

By Gucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The skull is 18K white gold with pave diamonds and faceted Ruby eyes! The dangling hearts and "leaf" are sprinkled in rubies and are set to match the chain, in 18K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Platinum White Enamel Border Skeleton Wristwatch
Gucci Platinum White Enamel Border Skeleton Wristwatch

Gucci Platinum White Enamel Border Skeleton Wristwatch

By Gucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Platinum Gucci wristwatch is just so out of the box! The skeleton dial with white enamel border, roman numeral indicators, and date aperture, enclosing an automatic 21-jewel mo...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

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TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet Metal: 18K gold Length: 8" Weight: 36.50 grams Hallmark: ©1994 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition, like n...

Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Beaded Ball Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Beaded Ball Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Beaded Ball Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Bead necklace With original box 41.5 Grams of gold Length: 16”

Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamonds bracelet is in excellent, like-new condition and comes complete with its original VCA box and papers — a rare find for collector...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring

Steven Battelle 60.0 Carats Blue-Green Indicolite Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A fabulous 18 x 25 mm pear shaped cabochon Brazilian indicolite tourmaline is set within a one of kind Steven Battelle design. Indicolite blue tourmaline is the rarest and most soug...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap

Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860

Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860

Located in Chicago, IL

France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

René Boivin Multi-Colored Sapphire Floral Bracelet
René Boivin Multi-Colored Sapphire Floral Bracelet

René Boivin Multi-Colored Sapphire Floral Bracelet

By René Boivin

Located in New York, NY

Discover the enchanting beauty of this René Boivin Sapphire Bracelet, a stunning piece that embodies the designer's exquisite craftsmanship and floral artistry. This bracelet feature...

Category

20th Century French Retro Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst
A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst

A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst

By Bulgari

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of 18k gold earrings with cabochon-cut turquoise stones on the ear, attached to a horizontal round circle with calibre-cut pavé set green tourmaline, below is a round turquois...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Brazilian Aquamarine Necklace
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Brazilian Aquamarine Necklace

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Brazilian Aquamarine Necklace

By VANLELES DIAMONDS

Located in Mayfair, London, GB

This extraordinary and sophisticated piece is part of Lyla’s Bow, the first collection designed by Vania Leles. This is a timeless piece, a must have for jewellery lovers, and the pe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats

Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Art Deco pendant necklace exemplifies Tiffany & Co.'s mastery during the height of the Jazz Age. The centerpiece is a magnificent Brazilian aquamarine of approxi...

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch
Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

Oscar Heyman Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New Orleans, LA

This patriotic brooch forms an elegant American flag crafted by the famed American jeweler Oscar Heyman. Using some of the most beautiful sparkling white diamonds, rubies and sapphir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Ring
Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Ring

Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Flushing, NY

Bulgari Allegra Diamond & Multi-gemstone Ring Pavé-set round-cut Diamonds totaling 0.60 carats Oval-cut Tourmaline Rectangle-cut Citrine Pear-cut Peridot Round-cut Topaz Marke...

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Topaz

Bulgari Serpenti Viper Slim Necklace With Full Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Slim Necklace With Full Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Viper Slim Necklace With Full Pave Diamonds 18K White Gold

By Bulgari

Located in Aventura, FL

Bulgari Serpenti Viper slim necklace in 18 kt white gold, set with full pavé diamonds. In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bvlgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Vip...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Birkin Retourne Size: 25 Cm (10" width x 7.5" height x 4.75" depth; 2.75" handle drop) Colour: Vert D Eau Material: Matte Moreletti Crocodile Hardware: 18...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Tiffany Tiffany&Co Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Tiffany Tiffany&Co Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold

Tiffany Tiffany&Co Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare and Timeless Tiffany Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold This exceptional Tiffany & Co. bangle features a unique and irregular design, crafted in 18k yellow gold. A true statement of ele...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gucci Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gucci ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a gucci ruby from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gucci ruby over the years, but those made by Gucci are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gucci ruby of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Ruby, from our inventory of 13, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a gucci ruby, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gucci Ruby?

Prices for a gucci ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $975 and can go as high as $10,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,595.

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Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.

Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.

At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.

In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.

Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.

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The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

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.