Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby, emerald and diamond vintage bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GCS Certificate Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro bracelet in 18Kt yellow gold mounted with rubies and diamonds. The ruby is coming with the certificate of Gemological Certification Services (UK). rubies (35 ct) diamonds (2.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 18k White Gold 5.12ctw Gia Square Burma Ruby Tennis Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (64) Natural Genuine Burma Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vibrant Purplish Red Color - Burma - Heated - 5.12ctw (approx.) **See Certifications Details Bel...
Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet with 34 round diamonds and 34 rubies. Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.85 carats Approximate Ruby Weight: 5.55 carats Metal Type: 18 K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.96 carats Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously set within the 18k white gold framework, the rubies and diamonds are held securely in place, allowing them to shine with unobstructed brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.54 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Two Tone 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Two Tone Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Stunning modern Ruby and Diamond bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Multicolor Gemstones Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Multicolor Gemstones Bangle Bracelet A very interesting and charming 18k gold multi-color gemstones (sapphires, ruby, diamonds, emerald, citrine, onyx) bangle bracelet, fea...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling Chaumet Paris retro bracelet of jarretière (belt and buckle) design featuring rubies and glittering diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. The bracelet incorporates iconic ‘b...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K Gold Diamond 1.94 Carat/264 Pieces Ruby 9.89 Carat
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 1.94 Cts/264 Pcs RUBY 9.89 Cts/22 Pcs
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Bracelet featuring 17 fine quality emerald cut rubies weighing a total of 4.80ct all mounted in open back claw settings. Each ruby is surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut micro claw ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bypass Lion Heads Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Bypass Lion Heads Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features rubies as eyes of the lions, accented by approximately 0.50ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Heavy Gold and Rubies Set Wide Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet in a twisted Rope links design, measuring just under 1 inch wide, 6 7/8 inches in length and weighing 106 Grams.
Ruby, 18k Gold
9.35 Carat Ruby White Gold Straight Line Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby straight line bracelet set with 46 rubies weighing approximately 9.35 carats. Metal Type: 18 KT White Gold Metal Weight:
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Red Ruby Diamond Bull Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$4,125Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ruby bracelet features 58 pieces of princess cut rubies 9.27 carat in the channel setting, this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat rose gold weight 10.85 grams, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Bow Rubies Motif Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Tiffany & Co. bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold with a refined polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Raja Tears Green Emeralds, Rubies, Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning and exceptionally gemmy David Webb Raja Tears bracelet, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exquisite bracelet showcases a captivating buc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 12.99 Ct Round Cut Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This delicate tennis bracelet showcases 30 round-cut rubies totaling 12.99 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Semi-Rigid Bracelet with 3.20 ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant and finely crafted Italian semi-rigid bracelet, made in 18K yellow gold with a luxurious artisanal finish.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$19,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.2 CTW Emerald Ruby Sapphire & 2.1 CTW Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco-style link bracelet features 90 square-cut emerald ruby sapphires totaling 3.2 carats, set in rich 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Shell Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Rose Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
"48 White Diamonds 0.33 CT 55 Fancy Diamonds 1.28 CT 1 PE 12.60 CT (12MM) 6 Ruby 3.50 CT 1 White Shell 15.62 CT 18KR 26.90 GM (WETT)" This bracelet is made in the style of a wristwa...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A classic bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds set together in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.41 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Snake Bracelet In 18K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This 18K rose gold ruby snake bracelet, featuring 1.41 carats of F/VS1 round brilliant cut diamonds, is truly special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Ruby 1.08cts & Diamond 0.07cts Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ruby: 1.08cts Diamond: 0.07cts Gold: 18k Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
15.05 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Ruby Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has 23 pieces of baguette shaped Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 15.05 carat appro...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Citrine And Ruby French 18k Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k gold bracelet centered with large citrine stone with a diameter of 37mm×27mm estimate weight 70 carats flawless in excellent facets and spark flanked with natural red rub...
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set With 3 Diamonds & 3 Rubies in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless and elegant piece, this 18ct yellow gold bracelet features a beautiful alternating with 3 vibrant rubies and 3 sparkling natural diamonds. Delicately designed to add a to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,725 / item
Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 4.03 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.36 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$110,000
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Bracelet 10 Pear shaped Rubies weighing approximately 12.92 Carats, alternating with 10 Marquise and Pear shaped Diamonds weighing approximately 5.09 Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Slider Tennis Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 1.28 carats ruby & .5 carats diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$3,972Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 4.48ct Ruby & Diamonds by the Yard Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite ruby and diamonds by the yard modern bracelet. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 3 oval rubies, 4.25 carats heat. 2 round brilliant diamonds, 0.33 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 10.95 cts Origin : Burma Certificat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
72.51 Carat Natural Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond 5-Row Multi Link 18K Gold Bracelet
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold multi row link tennis bracelet, weighing 45.36 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold. Classic Tennis Bracelet with Rubies ct. 4.32 and Seven Larger Diamonds ct. 1.57. Lenght is cm. 18. 18kt gold grams are 14.3. Ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 1.60 carats approx. Diamonds 1.50 carats approx. 8 inch length with lobster clasp Bracelet can be clasped at any length Handcrafted from 18 ka...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattia Cielo 18Kt Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Bracelet
By Mattia Cielo
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Modern Design 18Kt White Gold Mattia Cielo Bracelet features 11x11mm square links filled with loose Melee size Rubies totaling 7.35 carats and one link with Black Diamonds total...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 1.35 carats approx. 8 inch length with lobster clasp Bracelet can be clasped at any length Also available in variou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,536Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24 Carats Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Mu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,902Sale Price|40% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24 Carats Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Mu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Flower Garden Collection Bracelet with Diamonds, Tourmaline, Sapphires, Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
6 Round Diamonds Blue Sapphires - 0.84 ct 67 Round Diamonds - 0.58 ct 78 Round Green Garnet - 1.05 ct 1 Tourmaline - 0.28 ct 142 Pink Sapphires and Rubies - 2.00 ct 18 K Rose Gold -...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gol...
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This wonderful bracelet features an impressive 239 round cut rubies, totalling to an approximate weight of 8.00 carats, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold. The vibrant rubies are se...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,250
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond weigh 1.03 carats and Rubies weigh 8.32 carats total, on rose gold 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14.00ct Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with lovely pear shape rubies that weigh approximately 14.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous bracelet crafted from a harmonious blend of 18ct yellow gold and platinum. This Edwardian piece showcases an elegant openwork design and features vibrant red ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond 3.24Ct. & Ruby 5.18Ct. Tennis Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold tennis bracelet. This bracelet is designed with a center row of round brilliant cut rubies, and two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|25% Off
Marchak Paris Sapphire Ruby Pearl Gold Torsade Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sapphire, ruby, and pearl torsade bracelet. The beautifully crafted clasp is finished with square cut rubies and sapphire. Signed Marchak Paris with French hallmarks. As it is a t...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$133,900
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Silver Rose Gold Bracelet, 1890s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous elegant antique bracelet created in Europe in the 1890's. The highlights of this unique piece are the finest quality raspberry color graduating natural rubies specially pre-...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This gorgeous 1970's braided design bracelet is det with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds. The round brilliant cut diamonds weigh approximately 2 carats. It is also adorned with rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond 1.57 Carat/14 Pcs Ruby 3.96 Carat
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 1.57 Cts/14 Pcs RUBY 3.96 Cts/30 Pcs
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/92 Pcs Ruby 3.84 Cts
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 1.22 Cts/92 Pcs RUBY 3.84 Cts/23 Pcs
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian bracelet masterfully curated from a rich 18ct yellow gold. This piece features a series of interlocking links, each meticulously crafted to form a s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Bloodstone and Ruby-Set Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1860s, 18k, French. This fine 19th-century French bracelet, with its understated goldwork and ruby-set bloodstone, makes a spectacular au courant statement.
Agate, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Baume Creation Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful, slender yellow gold bracelet featuring a curb chain punctuated with 4 oval rubies in a closed setting. The clasp is...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ruby bracelet features 6 pieces of rose cut rubies 2.54 carat Diamond 0.85 carat, this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat yellow gold weight 5.09 grams, this is a ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Primavera 18K Gold Diamond Wrap Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Details Brand: Roberto Coin (Signed “RC” with Ruby Mark) Collection: Primavera Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 14 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, approx. 0.24 carats total Diamond Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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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.
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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.