7.75 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These luxurious ruby and diamond earrings are handcrafted by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. The main highlights are the 20 pieces untreated Burmese rubies weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
16.96 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. This piece is decorated with 46 pieces of Burma rubies weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.63 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. This piece is decorated with 2 pieces of Burma rubies weighi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.40 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. This piece is decorated with 10 pieces of Burma rubies weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.86 Carat Diamond and Burma Ruby No Heat Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite diamond and ruby earrings are made by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold. There are 2 pieces of diamonds at the top weighing approximately 1.12 carat. Along with 4 pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby Earrings in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These exceptional earrings feature GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood rubies, totaling 1.88 carats (Certificate number GIA5503162431).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.55 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 1.23ct and 1.32ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.19 Ct GRS Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond earring by Rewa. The Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' ruby weigh 1.19 and 1.00 carat each and they are both certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS). The rubies ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.4 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
No tariffs or import duties for customers in the US. There are 10 rubies, approximately 5.40 carats. One stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese no heat, without any heat treatme...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA 3ctw Burma No Heat Ruby Flower Screw Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Clean Nice Vivid Red Color - Burma - No Heat - 2.50-3.0ctw (approx. based on the certification) ** S...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.43 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a pair of earrings featuring a 3.43 carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood ruby, renowned for its rich color and rarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 6.30 Burma Mogok No Heat Pigeons Blood Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Title weight consists of just the cent...
Ruby
GRS Certified 8.09 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18K W Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 8 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 8.09 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 11.00 Carat Burma No Heat Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring two Grs Certified Burma Rubies Untreated , Unheated Pigeons B...
Natural Saltwater Pearl and No Heat Ruby Floral Earrings
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Mughal-style natural, saltwater pearl earrings, weighing approximately 16.5 grains each, clustered with natural, no heat ruby beads from Burma weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 2.28 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a stunning pair of earrings featuring no-heat Burma Pigeon Blood rubies at the center, weighing 1.27 carats (GRS2021-102356) and 1.01 carats (GRS2021-102352), certified b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.11 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a beautiful pair of earrings featuring 1.11 carats of rubies, certified as 'Pigeon Blood' by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), with certificate number AGL00529...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Garland Around Red Fire Platinum gathers into a bright, floral movement around two vivid Burmese rubies. These 1960s earrings center on two no-heat Burmese rubies weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco No Heat Ruby Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Vintage Tutti Frutti Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as pierced open scrolling foliate motif surmounts suspending foliate branches and a bushel of grapes Featuring Mogul style carved ruby cabochons depicting foliates and prong...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Burma No Heat Vivid Red Spinel Beads Blue Zircon Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Make a Lasting Impression: Own a piece of nature's wonder with these stunning Burma no-heat vivid red spinel and Cambodian blue zircon earrings.
Diamond, Spinel, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated 2.05ct Burma Ruby Platinum Earrings & Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
The metal has been tested as 82.5% platinum. These earrings are *extremely* pretty indeed. The stones come complete with a certificate from a respected local laboratory confirming or...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Cert No heated Ruby Burma Pigeon Blood 2.09Ct Pair Of Earrings 18K Gold
Located in bangkok, TH
GG06 Pair of Earrings with 2 faceted center stones 2.09ct GRS Certificate no heat Burma ruby pigeon blood color unheated 18K Gold Main Stone Weight: 2.09ct Name: 2 Natural no heat ...
Ruby
7.15 Carats Burmese Ruby & Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Metal / Purity: Platinum Design: Double Cluster Drop Earrings Gemstones: Natural Rubies Origin: Burma (Myanmar) Shape / Cut: Oval, Mixed Cut Measurements: Approx. 9.72 × 6.52 × 3.77 ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of Art Deco drop earrings crafted in platinum, set with vivid Burmese rubies and old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burmese ruby and diamond earrings, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each set with two cushion shape old cut natural no heat Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, four in total with a combined a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.26ct Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.26 ct Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 4.26 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
13.36 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In Platinum
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 46 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 13.36 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.56ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.56 ct Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 4.56 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Accompanied by an AGL report confirming the rubies as natural corundum with evidence of heat treatment, excellent color stability, and minor to moderate clarity enhancement, as well ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ICA Certified 15.28 Carat Burmese Unheated Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings. The forty two rubies weigh 15.28 carat certified by International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) unheated and 'Pinkish red to Vivi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 10 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A gorgeous pair of chandelier earrings carefully crafted with rare unheated burmese rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
For an elegant conclusion, the brooches-earrings suspend a triple-row tassel of circular-cut saturated-red rubies wich are GIA certified as Burma geographic origin and no heat treatm...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
GRS Certified 2.44 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.44 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.92Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 2 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies oval shaped weighing 2.92 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified2.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.37 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 11.85 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.05 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby
3.62 Carat Total Weight Oval Burma Ruby with 0.23ctw Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These beautiful earrings feature 3.62 carat total weight in oval Burma, no heat, rubies surrounded by a halo of 0.23 carat total weight in diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.10 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 2.10 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.71 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 16 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 4.71 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.21 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.43 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.82 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Bood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.52 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.51 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Bood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.27 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.49 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blod And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 4.41 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 2 centre pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 4.41 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.88 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 11.88 Karat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All centre piece rubies have been certified by GRS as natural Burma ruby no heat, having colour from vivid to deep red.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.69 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
EarringsMeasurements: 3 inches by 1 inch. Earrings Weight:26.3 dwt Rubies are origin “Burma”.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.35 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.35 carats - Every ruby has been tested and certified by GRS (Gem Research Swisslab), as natural rubies f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.46 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.46 carats - Every ruby has been tested and certified by GRS (Gem Research Swisslab) as natural rubies fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Oval Ruby & Round Diamond Halo 18K Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
The white gold push-back post system provides secure all-day wear and is the standard closure for fine diamond stud earrings of this caliber. About the Stones: Both rubies carry GIA...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.28 Carat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This piece is decorated with 2 centre pieces oval shaped rubies weighing approximately 6.28carat. All rubies are certified by Lotus Lab as Burma no heat and red in colour.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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