Ruby Diamond Gold All Original Gauntlet Rose Cut Hand Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
Gauntlet Rose Cut Hand Earrings with what appears to be an armorial motif. If you love period correct rose cut jewelry, these earrings are arresting! c. 1830-1850 late Georgian, ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Ruby Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cabochon Clip Earrings Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 26.42 grams Diameter: 26mm Height: 13mm Diamonds: Approx. .25 CTW H...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Screwbacks are designed as stemmed gold wires in a spray motif. Terminating as round cut rubies weighing in total approximately 2.08 carats. Very well matched in pinkish red color wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940-1950 vintage clip post flower design earrings in 14k gold with genuine Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds. 14 round full cut Diamonds, approx. total weight .60cts, H – I,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby cabochon and Pearl dangle earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large Ruby cabochon stone (11mm x 9mm) sits atop a round, 8.5mm pearl and a large teardrop, Baroque pearl. The trio is suspened by 14k yellow gold findings. The ruby cabochon sits ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.08 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
14k Yellow gold ruby and diamond earrings. Square cut rubies are channel set in a row and divided by a row of channel set round diamonds in a half hoop design with a post and omega b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,500 / set
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Featuring 16 Marquise Cut Rubies Weighing Approximately 1.00 Carat Accented by 14 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling Approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dual Carved Rose Quartz Earrings with Gold Leaf Work with Ruby
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Dual Carved Pair of Rose Quartz on each earring with intricate Gold Leaf Work on top accented with a ruby cut stone. 14K Gold, Rose Quartz Weight: 16.98 carats, Ruby Weight: 0.52 c...
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Clip Earrings 14 Karat Gold Omega
Located in New York, NY
Ruby cluster earrings. 1.20ct natural oval red rubies Clean Clarity & Transparent 4 X 4.9mm each .50ct. Natural diamonds Baguette, Full cut brilliants. F/G- color Vs-2 Clari...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,800
Ruby and Diamond Mogul Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, India. These one-of-a-kind Mogul motif earrings are set with 8.0 carats of rubies and 3.0 carats of brilliant white diamonds. Seamlessly mixing old-world style with...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds, Jade, Rubies and Seed Pearls Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
#E0013 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 16 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75 CTS Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.75 CTS Measurements: 23.8 mm Diameter
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1954 Mid-Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings are designed as scrolling gold leaf with linear engraving throughout. Featuring a prong set round cut ruby cluster - weighing approximately 0.84 carat total. Semi-t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Styled Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving these earrings!! Earring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold; 14K Yellow Gold Backs Back Type: Push Back Earring Length: 11.4mm Earring Width: 8.8mm Weight Without Backs...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Emerald Ruby 0.15 Carat White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. They have 0.40 carats of Emeralds and Rubies, and cultured pearls.
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl...
LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and each of the two weighs 0.95 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Ruby Amethyst Turquoise Lapis Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,710
14 Karat Panther Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of panther hoop earrings in 14ct yellow gold, featuring a ruby and diamond pave set panther encircling the ear. The earrings are 20.00mm in length and 14.00mm in widt...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Indian Rose Cut Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are composed of 14kt gold, features diamonds and rubies with a pearl accent. In excellent vintage condition. Specs: 14KT Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Length: 1...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
14kt .88 Carat Ruby Cabochon Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
Add some flare to your earring game with these attractive ruby cabochon earrings. The earrings are lightweight even though they're 1.25 inches long! They won't hurt your ear lobes ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Heart Shape White Gold Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold diamond and ruby heart shaped earrings Rubies are trending with black rhodium plate Heart shape studs measuring 0.50 inch Round ruby weighing 1.15 carats Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Pendant Earrings
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of pendant earrings are crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and silver and have been set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
White Diamond Ruby Aquamarine Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Art Nouveau Style 6.56 Carat White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style 6.56 Carat White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style 6.56 Carat White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.76 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Pearl, Watermelon Tourmaline Earrings in 14k Solid yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Lovely White South Sea Pearl (11mm) earrings with a touch of the deep red color of a ruby! Cherry is the top! Breathtakingly beautiful 13.7CT Fine Pink Blue Watermelon Tourmaline Lar...
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Earring Interlocking Circles 14 Karat Gold 146 Burma Rubies 14 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, feature a stunning design of interlocking circles, adorned with 149 meticulously selected princess-cut Burma rubies, coll...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 2.10 Carat Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold...
Art Deco Style 2.10 Carat Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
Sold|$1,416
Emerald Ruby Safir Diamond Earrings
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
14k yellow gold stamped "585" 0,42ct emeralds 0,09ct diamonds 0,51ct Safire 0,47ct rubies Dimensions of the ear studs 1 x 1 cm Weight: 3 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.02 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with rubies and a total of 0.02 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,800
Dangling Earrings with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in LA, CA
Ruby Fourteen karat (14K) yellow gold natural ruby corundum and diamond earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
3.04 Carat White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Horses Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.80 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow ...
3.04 Carat White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Horses Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.80 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gol...
3.04 Carat White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Horses Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.80 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gol...
AJD Elegant Pink Sapphire and Blue Kyanite Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Set in luxurious handmade 14K rich yellow gold, these earrings are a perfect blend of sophistication and vibrancy.
Pink Sapphire, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hammered 18K Gold Clover Earrings Ruby Sapphire & Emerald by David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Hammered 18K Gold Clover Earrings, showcasing exquisite Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald details, crafted by the renowned designer David Webb. These stunn...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Horses Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gol...
Sold|$7,000
23.5 Carats Ruby Dangling Earrings
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Glamorous design. Honeycomb inspired, high luster, natural intense pinkish red oval faceted rubies, carefully individually mounted with prongs setting. Contemporary long dangling, cu...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$250 / item
White Gold Bezel Set Ruby Stud Earrings Weighing 0.30 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold round ruby stud earrings Two round ruby measuring 3 millimeters each Ruby hue tone color is rose red Rubies weighing 0.30 New Earrings Handmade in the USA Fri...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Gem Earrings Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Multi Gem Earrings with Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond gems surrounding a luscious white Pearl. Each earring has four Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Morganite and Pear Rubies Gold Hoop Drop Earrings Weighing 8.50 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow and white gold morganite and pear-shaped rubies hoop drop earrings Four pear-shaped rubies weighing 1.00 carat Two cushion shape Morganite weighing 7.50 carat...
Morganite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.89 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless earrings featuring two oval rubies framed with round brilliant cut diamonds. The rubies come with AGL Gemstone Reports stating that both rubies are of Burmese ori...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Ruby Diamond Elongated Teardrop Dangle Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These elegant 14-karat gold drop earrings feature a sleek, elongated teardrop design with a refined high-polish finish. Each earring showcases a vibrant 2.75mm ruby, contributing to ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Brilliant Ribbon Diamond and Ruby Earrings Made of 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of brilliant ribbon earrings made of 14k yellow gold. It features a row of tapered baguette diamonds and tapered baguette rubies that interlaced to create a beautiful ribbon a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond Emerald Ruby Opal Turquoise Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Coral, Emerald, Opal, Onyx, 14k...
Diamond Linear Gold Drops with Pear Shaped Rubies and Diamonds Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat linear drop white gold drop earrings Two pear shaped ruby weighing 0.30 carats bezel set in white gold Ten diamonds bezel set in linear drops weighing 0.28 carats Two ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certifed 11.68 Carat Emeralds Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular 1950's 14K yellow gold, day and night cluster dangle earrings that are adorned with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Marquise Ruby and Diamond White Gold Earrings Measuring 0.40 Inch
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold ruby and diamond earrings Ruby weighing 0.70 carat Diamond weighing 0.04 carat Earrings are measuring 0.40 inch in diameter Friction push backs are included New...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$695 / set
Multicolor Gemstone Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 13mm Hoop Earrings Featuring 6 Round Rubies, 6 Round Sapphires, and 6 Round Emeralds. Pierced Post with Friction Back. Finished Weight is 2.0 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Linear Drops Pear Shaped Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage ruby & diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Your own little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! You could be the owner of these fun & colorful gemstone earrings with 0.70 Cttw. of precious gemstones ( multi colored sapphire...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Ruby Turquoise Enamel Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
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...
Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Solid Gold Diamond & Ruby Large Textured Ram Head Omega Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Colors - 0.16ctw (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Re...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Invisible Set Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold earrings with approximately .32 carats of invisibly set rubies and approximately .48 carats of channel set diamonds in a halo around the rubies. These earrings can ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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