$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Hoop Earrings Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.054g, RUBY:1.19ct,
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage citrine diamond ruby 18k yellow gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The warm golden glow of the citrines creates a radiant focal point, beautifully complemented by vivid ruby and diamond accents throughout the design. Set in 18k yellow gold, the earr...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 3.30ct & Diamond 0.40ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.40 CTS RUBY: 3.30 CTS 18K YELLOW GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.73 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE: K
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 2.82ct & Diamond 0.63ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,036Sale Price|28% Off
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 18K Gold Earrings
Located in MADRID, ES
These Art Deco earrings are crafted in 18K gold and feature diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Floral 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Earrings, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, FLORAL-SHAPED earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and featur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Stud Earrings, 2.49ct Oval Rubies, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item reference: SEE-111605 Metal: 18K white gold Natural rubies: 2 stones, approximately 2.49 carats total Ruby shape: Oval mixed cut Ruby treatment: Heating, as stated in th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Ruby 1.96ct & Diamond 0.30ct Stud Earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 1.75cts Ruby & Diamond 0.13cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 2.5 Carats Multiple Ruby 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four 3 x 5 mm oval faceted pink rubies are arranged in an elongated "diamond" vertical alignment in artisan crafted matte-finish 18K bezels in this elegant design. At the top, safety...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage diamond ruby sapphire 18k yellow gold clip earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vivid red and blue gemstones create a bold, colorful contrast against the bright diamonds, giving the earrings a dynamic and luxurious presence. Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby & Baguette-Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Bold yet timeless, these exquisite huggie earrings are masterfully crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a luxurious combination of vivid natural rubies and shimmering baguette-cut di...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Bloom Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold, 3.71ct Ruby
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These earrings are meticulously crafted in 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 3.71 carats ruby and .41 carats of diamonds. Also available Bloom ring to compliment with these earrings....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Pear Shaped Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Add a pop of color to any outfit with these elegant 18k White Gold Diamond and Pear Shaped Ruby Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Floral Rubies & Diamond Clip On Earrings.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted from luxurious 18k white gold, these earrings are not only a testament to contemporary design but also embody sophistication and style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 15.00 Carats Burma Rubies Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite pair of earrings with a exclusive design, so unique and elegant , by Italian designer, in 18k gold with 2 natural Burma rubies in oval cut of 15,00 carats, fine quality,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Geode & Ruby Halo Dangle Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K yellow gold drop earrings featuring deep dark natural geode slices framed in vibrant ruby halos.
Ruby, Geode, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Shell Earrings with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
These earrings, offered by Claris-A, are crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed in a ribbed shell form.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 3.85cts & Diamond 0.85cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Heart Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.47 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 2.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 3.71cts Diamond & 9.12cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
DIAMOND: 3.71 CTS RUBY: 9.12 CTS GOLD: 18K WHITE GOLD Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.95 carats with Diamond 1.72 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 9.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Bold and sophisticated, these striking hoop earrings are crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 10.33 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.69cts Diamond & 21.58cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.54 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 4.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,410Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 1.4 Ct Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, Ruby Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Ruby Earrings with Diamonds in 18K gold. Embr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dangle Earrings feature Round Brilliant cut Diamonds accented with Deep Red Rubies, all set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 5.71ct Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Immerse yourself in the luxurious beauty of this mesmerizing piece, exuding sophistication and charm . Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of lustrous Natural Rubies of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modernist 18K White Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Earrings
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Earrings, featuring two cultured pearls approx. 15.0 - 15.5 mm, adorned with forty eight pave and prong set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings 18K Rose Gold Diamond 50-RD-0,41 ct Ruby 8-0,3 ct Weight 4,33 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery bran...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Kavant & Sharart Origami Ruby, Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.6 cm Weight: 7.92 grams The ancient Japanese tradition of paper folding has...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Diamond 1.93ct & Ruby 1.95ct Stud Earrings, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 15.61 carats with Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 9.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
Clear Burma Ruby Earrings Studs in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut Ruby studs in 18K Rose gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of earrings suitable for any occasion to complete your outfit.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Contemporary India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 5.16 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 1.73cts Ruby & Diamond 0.28cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 6.48cts Ruby & Diamond 1.07cts Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an RUBY gems...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings features Shield-shaped natural Rubies and Shield-shaped Diamonds surrounded by Natural Round Brilliant Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.23cts Diamond & 1.65cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.10 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, gracefully nestled in the embrace of lustrous 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby Heart Cut Earrings in 18K Gold, 22.02ct, India
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 22.02 CTS GOLD WEIGHT: 8.12 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge)
Ruby, 18k Gold
$12,310Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Diamond & Ruby Chandelier Earrings - 8.5 cm, 18K White Gold
Located in Firenze, FI
A magnificent pair of Edwardian chandelier earrings crafted in 18K white gold, featuring an elegant composition of natural diamonds and vivid rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 11.22ct Squared Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Earring height x width= 2.18x1.24 cm Post length= 0.8 cm Total weight= 18.5 grams Ruby: Natural, square cut, vivid r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Earrings, 0.42CTS & 0.91 CTS
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemsto...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,348 / item
Ruby Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the rich red rubies create a striking contrast against the warm golden setting, delivering exceptional color and sophistication.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.42 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14.42 Carat Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Earrings Oval Cut Rubies 18K White Gold Rubies Weight: 14.42 Carats (Oval Cut) Diamonds Weight: 1.84 Carats Radiant and feminine, these 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Theodoros 18k Gold & Sterling Silver Ruby Wing Skull Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of estate Theodoros earrings, made from oxidized sterling silver and 18k yellow gold and set with rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural 22.02cts Ruby Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby. The ...
Ruby
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x1.10x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "142 Fancy Diamonds 1.22 CT 20 Ruby 0.25 CT 18KR 6.66 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Etruscan Style Earrings Certified #24331
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Etruscan Style Earrings JAGi Certified- These striking earrings are crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed in an Etruscan inspired square motif with r...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Rosemary Ruby Earrings (14.23 ct Rubies & Diamonds) in 18K White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstones Type: Ruby Gemstones Shape: Oval Gemstones Weight: 9.73 ct Gemstones Color: Red Diamonds Shape: Round Side Diamonds Weight: 4.50 ct Side Diamond Color: G - H Side D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold cocktail earrings, set with rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Panda Bear Diamond & Ruby 18K White Gold Animal Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.10x1.00x0.80cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "72 White Diamonds 1.17 CT 4 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KW 4.81 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.0 carats, Cabochon Ruby 1.63 carats and Diamond 4.45 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weight: 26.94 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats with Ruby 3.80 carats and Diamond 1.01 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 13.31 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Greek Yellow Gold Ruby Ram’s Head Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of Greek 18 karat yellow gold ram’s head earrings, masterfully crafted in the grand tradition of Hellenistic revival jewelry. Richly textured circular hoops culmin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Buccellati Ruby 18K Gold Dome Button Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 18K yellow gold with a soft brushed finish, each earring centers a vivid ruby framed by delicate white gold and diamond accents.
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.
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.