Baguette Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 1.19 carats of baguette emeralds, 1.63 carats baguette rubies and baguette blue sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Flex Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, and Cabochon Sapphire flex cuff bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage bracelet, designed in the shape of a snake, is crafted from flat gold wire. The head is adorned with a cabochon-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Sapphires Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant second-hand yellow gold bracelet is made up of godron-patterned gold pearl and smaller smooth gold pearls strung o...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J Rossi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage J. Rossi wide Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Rubies and blue Sapphires in a beautiful floral botanical Design.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Antique Inspired Bracelet in 18 White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bracelet Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 13 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.01 carats with Diamond 2.93 carats Bracelet set In 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 18.7 cm Total Weight: 35.81 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 11.6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet embodies timeless elegance, designed with 11.6 carats of radiant rubies and sparkling diamonds. The combination of these exquisite gemstones create...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Gold Diamond, Cabochon, Ruby Sapphire Hinged Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb: made of 18k yellow gold this bracelet is of a hinged design. Fits as if it's a bangle with an easy mechanism to put it on and off. Encrusted with beautiful gems like rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 8.56 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegance meets masterful craftsmanship in this 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet, featuring a breathtaking composition of 8.56 carats of rubies and diamonds. The harmonious arrangement o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet in White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary ruby and diamond line tennis bracelet set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 6.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet presents a masterful arrangement of 6.63 carats of radiant rubies and dazzling diamonds, meticulously crafted to embody timeless sophistication. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 11.52 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An exquisite display of artistry and elegance, this 18 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet features a stunning combination of 11.52 carats of rubies and diamonds. The design emphasizes a seam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,687Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer White Gold 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ruby Bracelet for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 1.75 Cts/49 Pcs Diamond 1.83 Cts/63 Pcs Emerald1.27 Cts/49 Pcs RUBY 1.68 Cts/49 Pcs
White Gold
Rubies Blue Sapphires Turquoise Diamonds Yellow Gold Band Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold, with a unique design, all studded sideways on both sides by diamonds and turquoise beads. There are precious cabouchon stones of sapphires and...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Paul Flato Gold, Multicolored Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Dragon Bracelet
By Paul Flato
Located in New York, NY
Details Designer: Paul Flato Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds: Round brilliant-cut accents Eyes: Ruby Enamel: Vibrant green, blue, and red enamel work
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Alexandre Reza 7.41 Ct. Ruby and Pearl Bracelet with French Marks, 18K
By Alexandre Reza
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and intricately crafted Alexandre Reza French Ruby and Pearl Bracelet with French Marks made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The length of the bracelet is 7.40" The total weight ...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crimson Royale 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Chain Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this bracelet features natural diamonds (0.25CT) and vibrant rubies (1.84CT) in a refined link design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sapphires Diamonds Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing bracelet made entirely by hand mounted in 18 carat white gold that presents a real storm of colors with all kinds of natural stones, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Bulgari Ruby Sapphire and Pearl Flexible Gold Cuff Bracelet Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
The bracelet masterfully worked in 18k gold with flexible links and set with pearls, rubies and sapphires.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival High Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Sapphire and Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Striking and richly detailed, this Etruscan Revival bypass bracelet is crafted in high-karat yellow gold, showcasing the warm, buttery tone characteristic of the period. The sculptur...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.57 Carat Marquise Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K rose gold. It is set in 2.57 carats ruby & .49 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with the exquisite beauty of this 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
High Jewelry 18K YG 21.5 carat Diamond and 5.0 carat Ruby Double Tulip Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous high jewelry bangle bracelet expertly crafted in 18 karat gold, designed as an elegant double tulip composition with sculptural, lifelike movement. One bloom is fully pavé...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K Rose Gold PS 7.85 Cts/24 Pcs Ruby 4.94 Cts/15 Pieces
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K Rose Gold PS 7.85 Cts/24 Pcs RUBY 4.94 Cts/15 Pcs
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies" is a luxurious piece of jewelry. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning example of modern Belgian craftsmanshi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21.72 Carat Ruby And Diamond Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegance personified in this exquisite diamond and ruby bracelet designed and made by Rewa Jwels in 18 karat white gold. The intricate design features sparkling 72 pieces of red ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Bracelet in 18ct Gold, GCS Certified
Located in London, GB
A rare and dynamic two-piece vintage set comprising a Burmese ruby necklace and matching bracelet, both hand-made in traditional classic Burmese style and mounted in British hallmark...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Diamond Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold 5 charms bracelet with yellow sapphire, emerald, ruby and diamond with 1 heart, 1 purse, 1 rocking horse, 1 Teddy bear, 1 lucky horn charm, they are detachable Weight...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K Rose Gold PS 7.85 Cts/24 Pcs Ruby 4.94 Cts/15 Pcs
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K Rose Gold PS 7.85 Cts/24 Pcs RUBY 4.94 Cts/15 Pcs
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cuff features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats, complemented by oval...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Bracelet for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 3.03 carats endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 1.31 carats of diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.8 TCW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stackable Chain Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.8 TCW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stackable Chain Bracelet features round cut diamonds and ruby set in a sequence making a thin chain bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Round-Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.32 Carat Round-Cut Ruby Tennis Bracelet This classy and elegant crimson red ruby thin tennis bracelet is eternal. The tennis bracelet with identical size round...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet with 6.00 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Perfect for anyone who appreciates refined floral design and vibrant gemstone presence, ready to become your most treasured statement bracelet. • Period: Contemporary • Metal: 18K Y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 28.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold fashion bracelet adorned with 28.00 cts tw of rubies held with yellow gold prongs and surrounded and separated by 11.10 cts tw of diamonds hexagonally packed
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Enamel Bracelet/Necklace - DREAM COLLECTION
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: An exquisite piece from the Dream Collection, showcasing the mastery of fire enamel in a design that speaks of elegance and versatility. This bracelet can transform into...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 41.17 CTTW No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond 18K Bracelet
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold oval shaped multi gemstone link bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Illusion Tennis Bracelet 12.65 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Weight: 15.8 grams • Gemstones: 21 Oval Rubies totaling approximately 9.92 carats • Diamonds: 105 Baguette-Cut Diamonds totaling approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Coral 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
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...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emeralds Cuff Bracelet
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...
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Enamel and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in true Hidalgo style this bracelet is designed with 17 interconnected frogs, making this line bracelet flexible. Each frog has been meticulously enameled in a vibrant green ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Ring Set Bracelet Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Paolo Piovan
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring Set Bracelet Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Paolo Piovan Ring: Most fascinated Paolo Piovan cabro cocktail ring set with Tsavorite, round brilliant icy diamonds an...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
French, 1950s Sapphires Rubies Citrines 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. Imposing retro bracelet, it is composed of a series of patterns made of openwork gold threads, gold cords and decorated each with 3 ston...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$11,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $23, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Sparkling Fancy Ruby Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet. Bangle FEATURES Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Large...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW This amazing multi- charm diamond bracelet has been made in Italy.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Mid Century 5.80 Carat Rubies Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The calibrated rubies provide vibrant contrast against the rich yellow gold, reinforcing the bracelet’s architectural elegance.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,562Sale Price|34% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Hex Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Emeralds 0.50 carat approx. Rubies 0.65 carat approx. Blue Sapphires 0.65 carat approx. Diamonds 0.75 carat approx. 8 inch length 18 karat yellow gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet circa 1960 in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet circa 1960 in hammered Satin-brushed 18-karat yellow Gold and Ruby, flexible articulated Snake Link with geometric patterns including Four V-shaped Patterns setting twelve R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
36.83ct Ruby 19.57ct Diamond Two Tone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 19.57ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Nineties Italian Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
The five carats of lush rubies and nine carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color VS clarity) are set in 18k white gold foliate silhouettes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Three-Row Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold, hand crafted in Italy, three row tennis bracelet set with 9.93 carats of strong, saturated color rubies. Dimensions: L x 19 cm, W x...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.21 carats with Diamond 3.38 carats Bracelet set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 17.5 cm Total Weight: 27.05 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald with Ruby Elephant Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.67 carat with Ruby 0.08 carat Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 18.5 cm Total Weight: 15.58 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was ...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston diamond and ruby bracelet in 18k yellow gold. This five row bracelet alternates three rows of diamonds and two rows of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Chain Bracelet Handcrafted Futuristic Gems Customizable Length
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Handcrafted Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Chain Bracelet with Futuristic Rhythm, Ruby, Turquoise, Citrine, Aquamarine – Customizable Length
Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.