Certified Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby Necklace A five-strand ruby bead necklace with an Indian made enameled clasp adorned with rose cut diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Dangly Burma Ruby Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Chain Length: 18" or 16" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: G Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ross Pennell Art Deco Untreated Burma Ruby Necklace, 6.30 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking in both elegance and rarity, this refined necklace centers a floating oval briolette cut Burmese ruby weighing 6.30 carats, a gemstone prized for its vivid color and excepti...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 95.00 Carat Burma Ruby Necklace And Bracelet Set
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Necklace: Approximately 36.50 carats burma rubies eye clean all certified as intense red!
Ruby
$210,000Sale Price|40% Off
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 87.00 Carat Burma Ruby Necklace & Bracelet Set
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. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Ruby
No Heat Burma Ruby Necklace with natural diamonds and akoya pearls
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone (1pc) - Burmese Unheated Ruby Weight of Ruby (1pc) - 0.84Ct (approx) Measurement of Ruby - 5.2x4.6 mm (approx) Cut - Oval Treatment - None (No Heated, No Tr...
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.21 Cts F/VS1 AIG Round Diamonds Zambian Emerald Burma Ruby Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Embrace elegance and share joy with this intricately crafted necklace boasting 1.66 carats of F/VS1 diamonds, 1.50 carats of ruby, and a 6.05 carat emerald, ensuring flawless radianc...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sumptuous Burma rubies and vibrant white diamonds come together in this sensational antique necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Burma Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in warm yellow gold, this pendant offers timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, making it a captivating statement piece. - Burma Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Neckl...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Burmese Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Necklace A large cabochon ruby drop weighing approximately 53 carats, with a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.58 carats set inside the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Burma Ruby & Burma Sapphire Long Dia Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, Ruby , Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sautoir with a Detachable Sapphire Bracelet. Circa 1978. The total length is 117 inches and can be worn with several different len...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 7.90 Ct Burma Rubies 4.30 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and color on your look. Stunning necklace come in 18k gold with vibrant Burma Rubies of 7,90 carats , in perfect sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Burmese Ruby Bead Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural Burmese Ruby Bead, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace A graduated ruby bead necklace, accented with 15 pearls and spaced throughout with diamond rondelles.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
5.06ct Burma Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that weighs approximately 5.06ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Certified Unheated Burmese Briolette Ruby and Diamond Necklace A vintage necklace adorned with a natural Burmese briolette ruby and round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.13ct Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This refined antique pendant necklace is crafted in luminous 18k white gold, showcasing a vivid 1.13 carat Burmese ruby of exceptional color and presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Marquise Burma Ruby & Diamond Alternating Rivière
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exceptional necklace is a tribute to the world’s most prestigious gemstones: the Burmese Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exceptional necklace in 18 karat gold and platinum 950 is set with 91 untreated round and oval shaped Burma rubies of vivid pink-red colour, total weight approximately 15.00 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE NO HEAT PIGEON BLOOD RED BURMESE BURMA RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD.
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 2.01ct Burma Ruby 1.01ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum pendant necklace. The pendant is centered with lovely GIA certified pear shape Burma ruby that weighs 2.01ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Intricate and captivating, our Burmese Ruby and Blue Sapphire White Gold Necklace is a testament to nature's treasures.
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Genuine Burma Ruby Handcarved Tourmaline Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
The necklace is 19.5 inch. This includes the pendant of 1 inch (2.5cm) Gemstones included in this beauty; This beauty contains facetted sparkling pure gemstones such as; • Burma Ru...
Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
HARRY WINSTON No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Certified by SSEF, confirming the rubies’ Burmese origin and absence of heat treatment, this necklace represents the pinnacle of Harry Winston’s legacy in colored gemstones—bold yet ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Baguette Cut Necklace 16.50ct Art Deco
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of Modern Elegance, a striking Ruby Solitaire diamond modern, Art Deco/ Contemporary, Choker Necklace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
AIG Certified 102.00 Ct Untreated Zambia Emeralds Burma Rubies Sapphire Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Necklace come in 18k with 2 centre natural Untreated Carving Zambian Emeralds of 22 carats, extra fine quality; 29 pieces of Untreated Carving Zambian Emeralds of 26 carats, extra ...
18k Gold
GIA Certified Vivid Red 31.99 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately handcrafted in platinum, this extraordinary necklace presents a breathtaking arrangement of 35 fine GIA-certified Vivid Red Burmese rubies, revered in the trade as “pigeon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.11 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking pendant necklace featuring a vibrant pear-cut ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,145Sale Price / item|20% Off
20.28 Carat Burma Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
An impressive classic Tennis Necklace a line that features a substantial total Ruby weight of 20.28 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Cut gems. each stone has a four-claw setting...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
It is a 1.00 carat, and has been certified by the Gem and Pearl Laboratory as natural, unheated, and of Burmese origin. A halo of 9 old cut diamonds surrounds the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful necklace, it features luscious Burmese ruby and emerald beads weighing 121.98 carat and 65.42 carat respectively, with 14 white round brilliant diamond rondelles interspe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Pidgeon Blood Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
GIA Certified Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Necklace Accompanied by GIA report Number: 2233008358 The report states that the tested Rubies are: Vivid Red - PIDGEON'S BLOOD in color...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 34.81ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace celebrates the timeless allure of Burmese rubies, showcasing thirty-three luminous oval gems with a combined weight of 34.81 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular necklace is built around 22 oval-cut Burma rubies ranging in size from approximately 2.50 carats to 0.95 carats totalling approximately 38 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Jose Hess Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning union of precious Burmese ruby and high quality diamonds, this necklace represents the pinnacle of elegant opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby Cts 198 and South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with 198 cts of heated Burma rubies and 201 cts of lustrous South Sea pearls, this 47-inch masterpiece is a testament to luxury.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Burma Red Ruby & Trillion Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA 4.43 ct. purplish red ruby oval cabochon with 0.35 ct. good quality white diamond trillion. Handmade in platinum. Length is 18". GIA certificate included.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
68 Carat Burma rubies and diamond Necklace 18k Yellow gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Rated GH for color and VS for clarity, these diamonds offer exceptional sparkle. Magnificent Ruby (Burma): 42.59 carats The centerpiece of this exquisite necklace, the Burmese Ruby,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
38.59 Carat Pear shape Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The piece is intricately crafted and accentuated by a combination of brilliant mixed-cut diamonds, including round, marquise, and pear shapes, all set in a durable platinum mounting....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
7.01 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo Platinum Pendant Necklace, GRS Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This brilliant pendant showcases a superb 7.01 carat oval-shape Burmese ruby at its center, exuding a rich and vibrant red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$35,000Sale Price|21% Off
IGI Certified 29.15ct Natural Burma Rubies 9.83ct Natural Diamonds Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Expertly crafted from the finest materials, this stunning piece features 76 oval mixed-cut rubies from Burma's legendary mines, IGI certified for their natural origin and totaling an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$260,000Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Fancy Burmese Ruby Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains over 65...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.62 and Diamond Cts 3.63 Tassel Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart lies a fiery octagon-shaped ruby (0.62 cts) sourced from Burma. Rubies, scientifically known as corundum, symbolize vitality and passion, believed to stimulate energy a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 110.00 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
One of the ultimate treasures from the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry, a dealer located on New York's iconic fifth avenue, Featuring an unbelievable array of highly sought after no h...
Ruby
GIA Burma Ruby Cushion & White Diamond Pear Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.76 ct. Burma ruby cushion with a 0.50 ct. I SI1 GIA pear shape diamond. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Length is 16". Both stones come with a GIA certificate.
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$180,000Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $525, 000 18KT Glittering GIA Fancy Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Unheated Natural Rare GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and D...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 38.92 Carats Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and well-crafted collar necklace, showcasing 38.92 carats oval cut and pear shape rubies certified by GIA as natural and of Burmese origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$105,000Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $300, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace conta...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
18k Rose Gold Genuine Burmese Jadeite Pendant Necklace with Diamond & Ruby
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* DESIGN CONCEPT---Part of Baikalla's natural Jadeite collection. Inspired by the beauty of this jadeite. Baikalla artisans created this necklace to put a modern twist on the gem tha...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
45.00ct Diamond 31.00ct AGL Burma Ruby Gold Necklace Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold necklace, earrings and ring set. The set features sparkling marquise, baguette and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 45.00ct. The color o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful pendant necklace, it features a 1.22 carat emerald-cut unheated Burmese ruby in the centre surrounded by a halo of white round-brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.12 carat.
White Diamond, Ruby
GIA Certified 140 Ct Burma Ruby, Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Suite 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
Presenting GIA Certified an opulent blend of vintage charm and luxury, this collar necklace is truly exceptional. It boasts an array of 52 pear-shaped natural Burma ruby cabochons, 5...
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.