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
Sold|$3,500
Retro Ruby Diamond Sunburst Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's Ruby & Diamond Sunburst Earrings. Startling - spectacular look.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80 Carat Ruby 1.76 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.76 Carats of White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
White Gold Bezel Set Burma 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, 0.22 inch in diameter Ruby hue tone color is rose red Rubies weighing 0.30 New Earrings ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,650
Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Striking earrings crafted in yellow gold featuring 36 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat total, G color, VS clarity, two ruby cabochons weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, 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, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Double Tiered Diamond and Pear Ruby Halo Style Gold Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold double-tiered drop earrings Diamonds weighing 0.65 carats Four pear shape red Burma rubies weighing 2.70 carats Earrings measuring 1.20 inch in length an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.02 CTW Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as puffy round-shaped surmounts suspending sphere drops Surmounts are rose gold with yellow gold granulated edges Featuring cushion cut rubies bead set in square-shaped fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and yellow gold lever back drop hoop earrings Two pear-shaped Burma rubies weighing 1.20 carat Two Diamonds weighing 0.14 carat Earrings measuring 1 inch x 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, 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, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14kt Yellow Gold .15cttw Diamond .20ct Ruby Hoops Friction Posts 25mm, 3mm Wide
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless 14kt yellow gold hoops with 14 bead set round brilliant diamonds of approximately .15cttw and 14 round fine rich rubies of approximately .20cttw. The diamonds are g/h in col...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fourteen Karat White Gold Four Millimeter Round Ruby Bezel Set Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold bezel-set 4mm Burma red rose hue color ruby stud earrings Matched pair of rubies weighing 0.60 carats New Earrings Handmade in USA Earrings measuring 0.23 inch ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lucea New York Icy Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Earring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Pearls, Rubies with icy Diamonds drop earring set in blackened Sterling Silver and 14 k yellow Gold plated.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...
Diamond Circles with Two Round Ruby Bezel Set Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat yellow gold drop earrings measuring 0.75" long Round diamonds weighing 0.22 carats Two round Burma rubies weighing 1.15 carats Round Ruby measuring 5 millimeter each ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl Dangle Earrings 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Cabochon Pearl clip earrings. 9mm Pearl Fresh Water pearl, pink overtone 3cts Natural Ruby Sapphires & Emeralds. 14 karat yellow gold 11 grams Overall earrings measure ...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,836
Ruby with Double Halo Diamond Stud Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
6 mm Ruby 14K yellow gold Studs 1cm + long
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Four Pear-Shaped Dangle Rubies and Diamond White Gold Circle Cluster Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold diamond and ruby circle cluster earrings Four pear-shaped ruby drops weighing 1.20 carats Diamond weighing 0.60 carats Earrings are measuring 0.80 inch i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Triangle Knot Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These beautiful stud earrings are in 14k yellow gold and have enchantingly deep red garnet centers.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Buddha Earrings Coral Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Fabulous pair of retro 1940s era coral Buddha earrings, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The coral is carved in the form of a sitting Buddha measuring 13mm x 10mm.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$2,995
1940s Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The earrings are fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold and feature 14 ruby gemstones.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.99 Carat Radiant Ruby Brilliant White Diamond Stud Dangle Earrings
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Details: 2 Radiant Rubies at 2.99 Carats Total Round Brilliant White Diamonds at 0.51 Carats. Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Fine one-of-a kind craftsmans...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,160 / set
2.00 Carat Ruby Turquoise Diamond Pearl Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
7 X 5 mm oval Mozambique Ruby 2.00 carat total weight Set in a 14k basket prong setting 10 x 7 oval turquoise set in a 14k yellow gold basket setting Suspended freshwater baroqu...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Bird Stud Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Earrings with Pearls & Ruby Eyes. 2 Baroque Pearls are Prong Set, and 2 Round Pearls Are Drilled and Dangle From The Birds' Mouths on a Gold Wire. Gold is T...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Ruby Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 6.00 carats and two Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.50 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond 1.35 Carat White Gold Square Shaped Halo Stud Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold halo ruby and diamond earrings Two Burma rubies weighing 1.00 Diamond weighing 0.35 carat New Earrings Burmese Rubies are known for their fine fluorescent ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$6,550 / set
GIA Certified No Heat Red Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified No Heat Thai ruby and diamond yellow gold stud earrings! Each earring has an exceptioinally vibrant red, pear-shaped ruby weighing an estimated 1.50 carats. The earring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Multi Colored Carved Gemstone Flower Earrings 35 Carats 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Total Carat Weight = 35.05 Carats Gemstones: Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby, Amethyst Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 57 x 29 mm
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage .40 Carat Natural Ruby and Japanese Pearl Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Japanese high luster pearl earrings. 5.7mm pearls .40ct Natural Rubies Lever back Dangle 14kt. yellow gold 4.2 grams. Total: 1.25 Inch Long
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trianon Crystal Mother-of-Pearl Ruby Emerald Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carved buttons of rock crystal are set in the center with a profile portrait of mother of pearl and dotted with pairs of ruby and emerald cabochons. Polished bezels of 14 karat yello...
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1950s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
The diamonds weight is approximately .50 cts. These 18K yellow gold earrings are signed and numbered by Van Cleef & Arpels, New York.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Retro Mid-Century Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Fan Lever-Back Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Retro Mid-Century Gold Natural Diamond & Ruby Fan Lever-Back Ribbon Earrings Metal: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 10.23 grams Dimensions: 23.5 x 22mm Backs: Lever backs (clip...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Rock Crystal, Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of sterling silver and 14K yellow gold Edwardian earrings comprised of a cushion-cut rock crystal quartz with diamond accents, suspended from a line of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Set in 18K Gold, 11.36 carats, Unheat Ruby & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.52 carat, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Chandelier Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Oval Shaped Peridots Diamonds and Rubies Halo Style Drop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat yellow gold halo style large peridot and ruby drop earrings Peridot drops measuring 0.72 " x 60" weighing 13.10 carats Pear shaped rubies drops measuring 0.30"x0.25" w...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Ruby, Pearl & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and unique, modern style, Ruby & Pearl Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphire, Emeralds & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Pink Opal & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Pink Opal Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Aquamarine, natural Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Aquamarine & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Chandelier Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Pink Sapphires Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Black Onyx & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby & Black Onyx Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Tanzanites, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite, Emerald & Ruby Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 18.61 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and special, modern style, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 18.55 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby, Tanzanites & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.34 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 21.78 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Set in 18K Gold, 21.78 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires & Ruby Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Natural Ceylon Sapphire Yellow Gold Clip-Back Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These vividly colored of feminine grace are crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, weigh 11.5 grams and measure 22 mm long and 12 mm wide. The vintage Retro earrings are centered with eye-...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Snake Drop Earrings, Diamonds Dangle w Serpent Ruby Eyes W 38 Diamonds Dripping
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Earring Type: Drop Earrings Post Type: Stud Earring Measurements: 5 cm Diamond Number: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.33 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Alternated Hoop Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamonds Alternated Inside Out .88ct. Natural Ruby Hoop Earrings. Rubies: Rounds, Full Cut. Transparent & Even Red tone. .45cts of round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Diamonds Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can choose from Rose Gold, Yellow Gold or White Gold. Also 10k, 14k and 18k gold is available for most of the items.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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