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Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire Opal Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pink Sapphire & Opal Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Opal with pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Bochic “Capri” White Opal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
made a this special Ring for traveling collection called “Capri” The collection is set in 22 Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Fancy Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant Colors - Orange, Green, Rose, Blue, Red, Pinl Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Rubies, Pearls, White Stones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with diamonds and rubies; as eyes, two white stones. For all the lenght, pearls. Two heads are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold...

CARTIER Paris 1970 Andre Vassort Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A ring designed by Cartier. This is a gorgeous ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1949 Ring natural 3ct Rubellite solid 18K Gold Size Ø8 US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and oval cut natural Rubellite 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4 mm deep
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork. At the front is a fine gold lace design interspersed with fine bezel set pearls. At the
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Antique 19th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

1910s French 0.09 Carat Ruby and Seed Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
seed pearls and three round cut rubies. The posterior face of the hinged locket is plain and
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Band Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
ring was entirely hand made in 18 carat white and yellow gold by the late maestro Franco Napolitano in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

1960s Pearl Ruby Yellow Gold Bow Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful 1960s three dimensional graduated cultured pearl brooch with ruby accents and a twisted
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx Ruby Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Victorian 14 Karat gold black round onyx, seed pearl and ruby pin brooch. The round onyx stone is
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ming s Jade Ring for a Man
Located in Northampton, MA
jade and pearl jewelry. As a general rule, it is advisable to purchase only jade which has been
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Karat rose gold fitting serves to enrich the lustre of the pearl and the rich hues of the rubies. Wear
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Corals, Rubies, Onyx, Rings, Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly, Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
-pearl butterfly clasp in 9K rose gold and silver adorned by two leaves detailes on the two sides
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Vintage 1940s Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Marina J. Ruby, Baroque Pearl Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color luster. Solid 14k Yellow Gold findings and faceted Rubies are strung in-between the Pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 20th Century Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape and decorated in application, on the top, of arabesques patterns made of gold cords. 4 half pearls
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea Multi Sapphire Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Blue Topaz 9 Carats Tahiti Pearl south sea This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Red Coral Rubies Onyx Rings Mother of Pearl Butterfly Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
-pearl butterfly clasp in 9K rose gold and silver adorned by two leaves detailes on the two sides
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Question Mark Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features rubies and a pearl. Weight: 2.69g Length: 7.9cm Length of the detail: 1.9cm ——— If you have any
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold

French 1900s Natural Pearl Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Pattern Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
half pearls and small rubies. The clasp is a pin with safety hook. Height : 2.3 cm, width : 3.2 cm
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
piece is embellished with sixty-three small white pearls and eight red rubies. It is fitted at the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
gold set with ct 0.75 of rubies and ct 0.26 diamonds and the pompon is a 3.5 mm pearl. The eyes are in
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
gold set with ct 1.10 of rubies; a white part with ct 0.17 diamonds and the pompon is a 4 mm pearl. The
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Marina J. Long Pearl, Ruby, Citrine 14k Gold Sautoir with Removable Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graduated white pearls, finished with 14k yellow gold dividers and rubies. The 14k yellow gold ring clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Ring Platinum GIA Certified AA Fine Antique 9.16 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gilbert Albert Blk Tourmaline, Ruby, Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gilbert Albert
Located in La Jolla, CA
Black Tourmaline, Ruby and Diamond Statement Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold by Gilbert Albert (Geneva
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearls, Diamonds, Onyx, Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rings, rubies details and a mother-of-pearl butterfly. This bracelet is totally handmade by Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire Pearl Vintage Jade Bangle Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Vintage Jade Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural red rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Bangles

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch with Seed Pearls Ruby Accent Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
-karat yellow gold and adorned with a sash of luminous seed pearls and a single ruby eye. The sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pearl Heart and Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and shapely earrings in 14K white and yellow gold embellished with a large pearl in the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
a ruby and an emerald, which are held within gold-toned scalloped bezel settings. The cufflinks are
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1990s Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet, 9 Karat Gold Rubies Cultured Pearl Enamel Glass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Rubies - Treatment: Heating Color: Red Cut: Round
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20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, , Miners Cut Diamonds
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Snake Earrings and Brooch Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
ENTWINED WITH DIAMOND ENCRUSTED VINES, LEAVES, PEARL ADORNMENTS AND RUBY EYES. THE BROOCH WITH DIAMONDS
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Star Ruby & Fancy Sapphires Cocktail Ring Natural Star Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 27 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Rub...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
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Late 20th Century Asian Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Luise Chandelier Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
By Luise Gioielli
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
; Ref: LU51932046923 Luise Large Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Ring; Ref: LU51931911013
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Black and White Pearl Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
2 hoops set with round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative faceted ruby rings. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...

Luise Ruby Ebony Diamond Sapphire Emerald Pearl Moretti Earrings
By Luise Gioielli
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
blue diamonds, the head is hand-crafted ebonyand little pearls as earrings. The bust is rose gold 14 Kt
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Enamel Drop Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Created rubies graduate in size from 3.5mm to 4mm (in very good condition and free
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Enamel Drop Necklace Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Created rubies graduate in size from 4mm to 6mm (in very good condition and free
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Luise Ladybug pearl necklace
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Luise Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Ring Ref: LU51932047043
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Shape Red Rubies - 7 Carats Natural Blue Australian Opals - 5 Carats South Sea White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Jerusalem Cross Crucifix Ruby solid 9K Gold /10.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique European openwork Jerusalem crucifix pendant set with 9 Rubies. Exact origin unknown
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Vintage 1930s European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Enamel Bracelet Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Created rubies graduate in size from 4mm to 5mm (in very good condition and free
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Danish stud halo Earrings Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold / 2.52gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Danish hand-made halo studs from the 1970s in solid 18K Yellow Gold, each
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubis - 17
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Vintage Egyptian Pendant Beetle Turqouise Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18K Gold /3.15gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Beetle pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold measuring 33 mm long x 13 mm wide set
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1983 USSR Soviet Russian Earrings Ruby solid 14K 583 Rose Gold / 2.58 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet studs in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with claw set diamond cut lab made Red Ruby
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Vintage 1980s Russian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Revival Pearl Serpent Bracelet
Located in Northampton, MA
style. Twenty-five saltwater pearls strung on 15K (at least) gold are capped on either end with the head
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Coral and Sapphires White South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby and pearl gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1227 vintage editions and 525 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby and pearl gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a ruby and pearl gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bochic, Alex Jona and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. Take a look at a ruby and pearl gold ring featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby and pearl gold ring, 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 Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring?

The price for a ruby and pearl gold ring starts at $129 and tops out at $253,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,898.

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.