Unavailable|$2,075
Natural Ruby Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
15.12 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings Stamped: 14K Total Earrings Weight: 8.5 Grams Ruby Weight: 14.52 Carat (6.00x4.00 Millimeters) Treatment: Heat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,340
14K White Gold Ruby Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover ruby jewelry. Shop designer jewelry. These ruby stud earrings are also available in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,400 / set
Octopus Pearl Earrings 14k Gold Ruby Eyes Onyx Tentacles
Located in Long Island City, NY
She uses only the finest materials, such as 14k yellow gold, freshwater pearls, rubies, and onyxes.
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,279 / set
Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond Studded Earring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring, center set with 19.80Cts .Oval Shape Amethyst , accented with 0.06Cts Ruby and micro pave set Diamonds, weighing approx...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$506 / item
Blue Sapphire Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details you'll adore: Crafted from the finest 14K Solid Gold. A medley of gold tones: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$506 / item
Diamond Circle Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Selections: Lustrous Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire. The 14K Solid Gold Diamond Circle Earrings represent the enchanting amalgamation of understated charm and regal allure.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,000
36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Earrings in Yellow Gold with Certificate
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One pair electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast & assembled ruby cabochon earrings with post and french clip backs.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,015
14K Ruby Stud Earrings 1.42ctw Pear Gold Red Gemstone - Luxury Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Step into the realm of timeless elegance with these stunning 14K yellow gold stud earrings, adorned with exquisite 1.42 carat pear modified brilliant rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$380 / item
Abstract Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details you'll adore: Made of superior 14K Solid Gold. Available in a diverse range of gold shades: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,900 / item
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Wild Flower Earrings with Rubies, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla sculpted these exclusively for 1stdibs. Boredom causes us to challenge ourselves. Working from l...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 14K Ruby & Diamond Studs - Elegant & Timeless Gemstone Earrings
Located in Holtsville, NY
Set in 14k yellow gold, these earrings feature a brilliant display of natural rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Carmel, CA
This incredible pair of earrings is from the late Victorian era of jewelry design and feature approximately 2.50 of Old Mine cut diamonds surrounding a pair of stunning ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$391 / item
Zircon Threader Dangle Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 14K Solid Gold Threader Dangle Earrings, a signature piece by Orena Jewelry.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$391 / item
Interlocking Onyx Chain Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Options: Entrancing Sapphire, Lustrous Ruby. The 14K Gold Interlocking Onyx Earrings are an epitome of the seamless blend of modern design and opulence.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$348 / item
Onyx Gemstone Hook Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details you'll adore: Created from exceptional 14K Solid Gold. Gold hue options spanning: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,800 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Hoop Earrings with 0.29 Carats Princess Cut Ruby
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Disc Hoops from the Vortex Collection are a striking blend of bold color and sleek design. Crafted in 14K gold, these hoop earrings feature a band of white enamel, creating a mod...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$506 / item
Diamond Circle Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Details you'll adore: Crafted with exceptional 14K Gold. A palette of gold tints: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hi June Parker 14 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stud Earring with Rubies
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
Mix and match with your favorite single earring to wear as a mismatch fun piece. Sold as a Single Earrring (not as a pair) 14k Yellow Gold Rubies 0.5 cwt Fun fact: Circle is a un...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings - Elegant Gemstone Jewelry, Timeless Sparkle
Located in Holtsville, NY
Crafted with precision in 14k yellow gold, these earrings are a celebration of passion and nature's vibrant blooms.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings - 10.14ctw, Elegant & Timeless Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Set in lustrous 14k yellow gold, these earrings feature a prong setting that showcases the magnificent oval-shaped rubies, each measuring 18.10X9.20 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,293 / item
The Padparadscha and Ruby Cross - 14kt Yellow Gold Drop Hoop Earring
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
The near universal symbol of Christianity, the cross symbolises love, sacrifice and the power of redemption. The padparadscha centre lozenge is an extremely rare colour for a sapphir...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,250
Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fort Collins, CO
These Classic yet timeless Diamond Ruby Butterfly earrings have 0.68 ct sparkling diamonds and 0.95 pink Burmese rubies beautifully handcrafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,995
Gorgeous Pearl Ruby Gold Dangle Earrings
By Maria Hamilton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully made drop earring fabricated from 14 karat yellow gold featuring bezel set checkerboard faceted rubies. Between each ruby sits perfectly matched lustrous cultured pearls...
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,300
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Cocktail Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold. Diamonds: 2.00 CWT, VS clarity, F-G color, round brilliant cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,395
Vintage Ruby Diamond Earrings 14 Carat Gold 1.2 Carat Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable pair of vintage earrings crowned with a twinkling brilliant cut diamond and a deep pink ruby bezel set above (approx. 0.60ct each). They’re modelled in solid 14ct gold a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$899
Circlet of Garnet Cabochons Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Circlet of Garnet Cabochons Earrings set in 14k Yellow Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The Jeweler.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$215 / item
Capucelli 14K Solid Gold '2.00 ctw' Genuine Red Ruby Round Shape Studs Earrings
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Wear your diamond studs in the top hole and wear your Ruby Round Shape earrings in the bottom. Great as a Gift for Birthdays, Graduations, Mothers' Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$895
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Hoop Earrings
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a pair of Diamond, Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Hoop Earrings. These earrings are crafted from 14k yellow gold and weigh 8.8grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$10,800
2.2 Carat Vivid Pinkish-Red Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
These earrings are the most romantic jewelry ever - bright vivid pinkish-red rubies in a frame of yellow gold. They are so bright, so juicy and so nice, that these stud earrings will...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,000
1.76 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
1.76 Carat Natural Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings Item Type: Earrings Item Style: Stud Item Length: 9.55 mm Item Width: 5.17 mm Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$590 / item
Capucelli 14K Gold '1.70 Ctw' Red Ruby Pear Shape Halo Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
These Emerald Pear Shape earrings are perfect for daily wear, anniversaries, weddings, engagements, parties, ceremonies, and cocktails features shimmering round shaped diamonds arran...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$185 / item
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond and Round Ruby Fashion Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold 1/10cttw Diamond and Round Ruby Fashion Earrings Round Ruby and 1/10cttw Diamonds prong set in 14kt Yellow Gold Fashion Earrings Ruby is the traditional birthstone ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,100
3.12 Carat Natural Ruby Studs in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold. Center Stone: 2.00 carats. Side Stones: 1.12 carats. Total Carat Weight: 3.12 carats. 100% natural earth mined rubies. Intense pigeon red ruby. Nice color a...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,890
Amazonite, Opal, Ruby Earrings
Located in Malibu, CA
•Set in 14k yellow gold •Clear rubber stoppers are included to make sure they are secure on your ear.
Amazonite, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,340 / item
Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Carlita Cuff with Diamonds and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Carlita Cuff with Diamonds and Ruby Cabochon Jewellery is an expression of self that shouldn’t be confined to special occasions. That’s why Baguet...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,700
Elegant Ruby and Dimond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning 4.56-carat ruby and 1.47-carat diamond drop earrings are a perfect blend of elegance and sophistication. These Oval shaped Rubies are beautifully surrounded by diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$310
Decadent Jewels Ruby Fresh Water Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Natural Freshwater Pearl 15x10mm with a hand made beaded bead of natural Ruby mirco faceted beads 14k Gold Filled headpin and 3mm beads and Sheppard. Total Earring length 45mm.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, ...
Unavailable|$3,150 / item
14k White Gold Real VS Natural Diamond and Genuine Ruby Oval Halo Earrings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Precious Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3 gm Length: 8 mm (Ruby) Width: 6 mm (Ruby) Diamond Weight: 0.30 ct. Gemstone Weight: 3.45 ct
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$550 / item
14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Shop designer jewelry. 14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.11 ct total weight Diamond Quality: IJ I1I2 Emerald weight: Approx. 0.95 total weight Emerald size:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,024
Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$2,380
Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold. Diamonds: 0.50 carats total. VS clarity & F color. Ruby: 0.85ct, diamond cut ruby. All precious stones are 100% natural earth mined. TCW of all precious sto...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
Elegant Floral Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning floral drop earrings are a perfect blend of elegance and charm. Crafted with vibrant 4.32-Carat Ruby and 0.11-Carat diamonds and intricate 14-Kt yellow gold detailing,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,000
Ruby Trillion Turquoise Drop Earrings
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Available in 14K Rose or Yellow Gold. We have always loved the combination of turquoise and ruby because of the beautiful balance between earth and jewel tones.
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$700
Single Long Ancient Gold Earring with Ruby
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
100% recycled 14K Yellow Gold, plated with 22K Gold Ruby Ancient Gold Jewelry collection inspired by the antiquity, for young women and men, called Apollonian. Apollonian is The ...
Ruby, Gold
Unavailable|$480
14K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Martini Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These emerald stud earrings also available in 14K Yellow Gold. These Martini studs with the diamond halo are also available with Ruby and Sapphire center stones both in 14K Yellow G...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$550 / item
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Shop designer jewelry. 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.11 ct total weight Diamond Quality: IJ I1I2 Blue Sapphire weight: Approx. 1.20 total weight B...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$939
Midcentury Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
Measurements – From the top of the earring to the bottom of the drop is 41.4mm Metal – 14k rose, white and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Unavailable|$350 / item
Ruby Gem Needle Pin Earring
By LABULGARA fine jewelry
Located in Long Island City, NY
The well recognized Signature Needle Earring with a pop of natural gem. A staple for any look with its contemporary, unexpected design and touch of brightness. How to wear it: Thre...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$215 / item
Capucelli 14K Solid Gold '2.00 Ctw' Genuine Red Ruby Rectangular Studs
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Wear your diamond studs in the top hole and wear your Ruby Rectangular Shape earrings in the bottom. Great as a Gift for Birthdays, Graduations, Mothers' Day, Thanksgiving, Christma...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Style 14 Karat Gold, Silver, Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Located in Bologna, IT
A stunning and elegant pair of chandelier earrings, crafted in 18K gold, each one decorated with pearls, rubies and huit-huit diamonds, set in floral and geometrical shapes. MATERIA...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Rubies Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Preformed Parts Co Flower Earrings
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisite pair of earclips in floral design with curved striped leaves embracing a center with rubies and diamonds were crafted in the 1950´s in 14 karat yellow gold. Six round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,650
MAZ 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Shell Clip-On Earrings
By The Mazza Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mazza white shell earrings in 14 karat yellow gold with cabochon cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Clip-on backs. Length, 27.5mm Width, 27mm Depth, 21mm Weight, 29.4 grams
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$1,340
14K White Gold Emerald Baguette and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Shop designer jewelry. These ruby stud earrings are also available in 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$640 / item
Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover ruby jewelry. Shop designer jewelry. 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Studs Diamond weight: 0.26 ct total weight Diamond Quality: IJ I1I2 Ruby weight: Approx. 0.60ct total w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,348
Alice Cicolini Memphis Chevron Triangle Enamel Ruby Gold Stud Earrings
By Alice Cicolini
Located in London, GB
The Memphis collection is made in the UK from 14ct yellow gold, and hand lacquered in London. Inspired by Ettore Sottsass's famous design movement, the Memphis collection enables th...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,000
Natural Bumblebee Jasper, Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These stunning earrings feature 14-Kt yellow gold with a unique blend of natural 33.50-Carat bumblebee, 0.80-carat ruby and 0.50-carat diamonds creating a striking visual appeal. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,475 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earring with Baguette Cut Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Istanbul, 34
14K Yellow Gold Comet Earrings is from the Orbits Collection, baguette and round cut diamonds are paired with round cut emeralds which are chosen meticulously.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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