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Lilies Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
, sapphires and pearls embellish the jewelry only so as to highlight the design. The collection consists of
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2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Bug Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
lies a g 0.50 carat natural sapphire, forming the body, complemented by a sparkling 0.15ct old cut
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

17 carat gemstone bracelet with Tahiti pearl and drawstring closure
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
Tahitian pearl in its center. From slightly opaque red rubies to pink and yellow and blue sapphires, and
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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...

Renaissance Revival Pendant Brooch with Enamel, Pearls, and Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
, and sapphires, accented by natural pearls. A pearl-linked chain and decorative bail complete the piece
Category

20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Enamel

Bizanthyne Cross Hand MAde Sapphire Tourmaline Ruby Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Magnificent cross in gold 18k sapphire tourmaline ruby and natural pearls, all made by hand with
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold

18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby Pearl
By Fred Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Fred 18Kt White Gold Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant With Diamonds,Ruby,Sapphires & South
Category

20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Serenity Index Finger Ring in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And A Pearl
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
faceted rubies approx. 0.30cts cultured pearl Ring size can be customised and price might be adjusted
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Dragon Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Ruby Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver Ruby & Sapphires Natural Multi Color Sapphire from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires diamond18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Sea cultured pearl - 52 pink sapphires totaling approx. 1.5 ct - 2 rubies of a total of approx. 0,07
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Marina J. Draped Pearl Princess Necklace with Pink Sapphire Solid 14k Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace is made entirely of natural Pearls Graduating in size, Pink Sapphires Briolettes, small Ruby beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Necklace with Tahiti pearls and about 150 carat gemstones
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
and Tahiti pearls just can't be ignored. From red rubies to pink and yellow and blue sapphires, and
Category

2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Sapphire Ctw 811 Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with an impressive 811.00 carats of vibrant gemstones (Emerald, Ruby, and Blue and Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

70s Earrings with Multicolored Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Napoli, NA
pearls (diameter 12,5/13,0 mm). Meticulously handmade by Italian artisans around the 70s, the jewel takes
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Vintage 1950s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadsch...

Bochic “Capri” Candy Natural Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Drop Earrings Ruby Natural / Cabochon / 19 Carat Sapphire Natural / Cabochon / 5 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Drummer Brooch with Gemstones and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
with rubies, sapphires, and a round diamond, while a vivid 1.91-carat emerald anchors the torso. Two
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch with Carved Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
centered with a luminous 8 mm white pearl, encircled by alternating carved emerald leaves and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K Gold Diamond and Pearl Floral Miniature
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, 0,238ct; Natural Pearl 7pcs, cultured Nephrite , 6pcs Ruby, Round-25 pcs, 0,31ct; Sapphire 55pcs
Category

2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

12.5 Mm White Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of diamonds and, below, a pearl. Diamonds 0.60 ct Sapphires 0.95 ct Pearls 5.40 gr - 13 mm Total
Category

2010s Italian Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
leaves studded with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and pearls. This bracelet was totally handmade
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Double-Strand Pearl Necklace with Gemstone and Diamond Floral Clasp
Located in New York, NY
: Diamonds, Citrine, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Pearls Measurement: 18" Long
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearl - 52 pink sapphires totaling approx. 1.5 ct - 2 rubies of a total of approx. 0,07 ct - 52 black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Cultured P...

14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
1 carved emerald ~2.00 ct 2 rubies totaling ~0.25 ct accented with seed pearls throughout
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Pearl Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
made with waltzing sapphires tricks your eyes as if the large pearl drop moves. The perfect graduation
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Ruby Amethyst Sapphire Pearl Heart Charms Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Pearl Heart Circle Oval Red Blue Purple White Charm Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

18kt Rose Gold Flower Ring Mother of Pearl Pink Sapphires 0.92 Ct Rubies 1.53 Ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
sapphires for ct.0.92 and pavé rubies for ct.1.53 and central natural diamond for ct.0.04
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond "Carmen" Necklace Sapphire Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 12 MM FACETED RAW RUBY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire 18K Gold Lapel Pin
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
(3.0 mm, 0.11 ct) a red ruby (2.7 mm, 0.06 ct) & a pearl ( 4.0 mm ). The current 14K clasp & bar pin
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, with 9.26 carat of cultured South Sea white pearls interspersed amongst the rubies. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl. Diamonds 2.40 kt Rubies and Blue Sapphires 3.62 kt
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

【Vine Symphony】Blooming Aurora Akoya Pearl Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
deep magenta rubies, soft pink sapphires, and dazzling white diamonds creates a stunning contrast
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Rooster Emeralds Rubies Diamonds Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with a cultured sea pearl, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds is destined to become a treasured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified 5 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage GIA Certified Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Pendant Necklace. Item Details: - Type
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with flowers of coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds,sapphires,rubies
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” VIntage Coral, Pearl Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Coral, Pearl & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver White South Sea
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pe...

Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
0.35 carats of round diamonds. The eyes are accented with ruby cabochons. All of our pearls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...

Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
complete with 18.83 carats of faceted blue sapphire, 10.11 carats of ruby, 3.80 carats of emerald, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Pearl and 14k Gold Ladybug Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
paired with 14k gold, turquoise, Sapphire, and Ruby. Wait for the compliments as everyone will be
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Necklace Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ruby - 42 Carats Blue Sapphires - 11 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats White south sea pearl The Bochic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby Multi Gem Necklace Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver Elegant and
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Pearl Victorian Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from Sterling Silver with Genuine Natural Ruby & Natural Pearl. Like all our
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Eostre Ruby, White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a pair of flower motif South Sea Pearl Earring. The flower petals are made of 5 oval rubies
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Earrings set in 22K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Earrings Natural Carved Ruby - 9 carats Natural Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby Multi Gem Necklace Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Baroque
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Pearl Ruby Womens Half Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Cultured Freshwater Pearls and Natural Rubies, each one measuring approx 3mm round. We design and make all
Category

2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Precious Button Cufflink Stud Set with Black Mother of Pearl and Rubies
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Precious Button cufflink stud set with black mother of pearl and rubies A luxurious reinvention of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Pearl Diamond "Carmen" Necklace Ebony Lips
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 12 MM FACETED RAW RUBY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Asymmetrical Pearl Quartz Gold Diamond Ruby &Amatrine Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
put together Beaded necklace consists of: - 8mm smooth roundel pearls - 8-10 mm clear quartz beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Fire Opal,...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Akoya Pearl Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphires reflect light on the lustrous Akoya pearls, mimicking enormous brilliance and freshening their
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond =, Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bee Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
0.30 carats of round diamonds. The eyes are accented with ruby cabochons. All of our pearls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald and South Sea Pearls set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
sunny citrines, intense red rubies, bright coral, and blue sapphires, completing this explosion of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Coral, ...

Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of ruby, 1.43 carats of emerald, and 5.66 carats of yellow sapphire). The brooch is set with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald,...

10k White Gold Pearl Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Rubies measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Pearl, Ruby Multi Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Burst Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gol...

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Pearl With Rubies And Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl with rubies and sapphire for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 24 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pearl with rubies and sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl with rubies and sapphire over the years, but those made by Cellini and Goshwara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pearl with rubies and sapphire, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Pearl With Rubies And Sapphire?

On average, a pearl with rubies and sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $2,900, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.