Sold|$6,945
1.57 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
The ruby has been a symbol of beauty, wisdom, health and wealth for centuries. Historically, Burma is one of the most significant sources for rubies and is the origin of this impress...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.27 Carat Burma Ruby Double Diamond Halo Set in 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
2.27 Carat Burma Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Set in 18 karat Gold Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold GIA 4.30ctw Burma NO Heat Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color w/ Surface Reaching Inclusions - Burma - NO Heat - 4.14ct (exactly certified) **See Certification ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Burma Rubies Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a beautiful classic cross pendant. It is set in 18k Rose gold and one true antique old mine cut diamond. In the center is one antique OMC diamond 0.48 cts. There are 5 Marqui...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier George L'enfant Necklace 18Kt Gold 10.42 Cts of Burmese Rubies Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A ruby necklace designed by Cartier. Beautiful gems-set necklace, created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the iconic jewelry house of Cartier.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Chain with Carved Burmese Ruby Drops
Located in Nantucket, MA
A delicate and lovely 18K gold chain with seven pear-shaped, graduated Burmese rubies with a carved leaf design in the stone.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$16,981
Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pendant taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into a multilayered design consisting of a crucifo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Burma Ruby Pear Shape and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous deep red unheated 6.17 carat Burma ruby surrounded by white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Diamond Bail in White and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold necklace pendant Pendant measuring 16 inches long Oval shape Burma red ruby weighing 0.75 carat set in yellow gold setting Diamond bail weighing 0.10 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 1.07 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 1.07 carat Burmese ruby and 0.65 carat diamond and platinum pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive Burmes...
Ruby, Platinum
0.41Ct No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
Burma No Heat Ruby Tiny Pendant Features : Main Gemstone - Burmese Unheated Ruby Weight of gemstones (1pc) - 0.41Ct Measurements of gemstones - 4.5x5.3 mm Cut - oval Color - Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.52Ct Burma Mogok Ruby and natural diamonds pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
This charming petite pendant features an unheated Burmese ruby with a red hue and a hint of pink, offering exceptional sparkle and clarity. Accented by natural diamonds and set in 18...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby and 5 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 166gm
Located in New York, NY
Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby and 5 ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 166gm This Necklace made out of 18 Karat Yellow gold .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Total 2.44Ct Burma No Heat Ruby Floral Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
Burmese Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Floral Pendant in 18k solid gold Weight of Ruby (6pcs)- 2.44Ct Measurement of Ruby (average) - 4x3.8mm Width and Length of Pendant - 17x...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
22.83Cts No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone - Burmese Unheated Ruby Weight of gemstones (1pc) - 22.83Cts Measurements of gemstones - 13.15x12.66x11.67mm Cut - Rough Color - Red Clarity - Included...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
22.83Cts No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone - Burmese Unheated Ruby Weight of gemstones (1pc) - 22.83Cts Measurements of gemstones - 13.15x12.66x11.67mm Cut - Rough Color - Red Clarity - Included...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Pendant, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined pendant necklace showcasing a stunning Burmese ruby as its focal point.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Burma Ruby and White Diamond Pendant in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 2.76 ct. Burmese ruby cushion with 0.76 ct. white diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. GIA report included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.35Ct No Heat Burma Ruby Pendant in 18K gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This beautiful ruby pendant symbolizes love and passion, making it a timeless and meaningful valuable gift for a loved one. Ruby is one of the most precious gemstones, and this piece...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$250,000
One of a Kind Burmese Ruby and Diamond Set
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Three Piece Set, features Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings. The necklace features 46.00 Carats of Rubies and 25.00 Carats of Diamonds. The bracelet features 18.00 Carats ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Extraordinary Piece with Ct 63, 32 of Burma Rubies and Diamonds on Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From red carpet collection, high jewel in 18k gold with 11 pieces of fine quality of natural Burma rubies 48,62 ct and natural diamonds in special cut of 14,70 ct , G/VS(top quality).
18k Gold
Victorian Natural Burma Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Victorian pendant with a ruby, diamond and a pearl, 1880s. The big centre stone is a rare natural and not heat treated Burmese ruby weighing 4.32 carats, certified by a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Unheated 1.21ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Pendant No Heat GIA Certificate
Located in bangkok, TH
A Simply exquisite platinum pendant featuring a gorgeous Unheated 1.21ct Burma Ruby from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). The colour of this beautiful gemstone is a s...
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 19th Century Burma Ruby 7 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870 A very fine example of high Victorian era jewelry, this silver topped 14K gold (front- silver, back – gold) pendant is designed as a flower head centered with a natural un...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1.76 Burma No Heat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The red color of this ruby is ideal. This is the perfect color for a Burmese ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Platinum Pendant with18.0 CTW in Burma Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This remarkable retro pendant is expertly crafted from solid platinum, showcasing a dazzling array of Burma pink rubies in marquise, pear, and oval cuts totaling approximately 11.00 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA certified 1.06Carat Burmese Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamond Pendant
Located in Singapore, SG
GIA certified Burma Unheated Ruby, and Natural Colorless Diamonds in 18k solid gold pendant (Pendant only) Weight of Ruby (1pc)- 1.06Ct Measurement of center stone (Length and Widt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Tiny Pendant in 18K Yellow gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This small, delicate ruby pendant symbolizes love and passion, making it a timeless, meaningful, and valuable gift for a loved one. Ruby is one of the most precious gemstones, and th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
306.45 Carats Johnson Ruby Plain Beaded Necklace Top Quality Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
306.45 Carats Johnson Ruby Plain Beaded Necklace Top Quality Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Ruby Weight - 306.45 carats Shape - Beads Size - 3 To 5 MM Quantity - 5 Line
Ruby
Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Burma Ruby Emerald Interchangable Pendant Brooch AGL
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Versatile Edwardian pendant and brooch handcrafted in platinum and 14 karat yellow gold. The pendant features Old Mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.80 carat total weight gra...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Beauvince Burma Floral Suite (79.44 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds necklace and earring suite hand crafted in White Gold is a exquisite jewel with luminous Pink Rubies blossoming among elegant bright Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Jade, Burma Ruby & Diamond Drop Pendant, Full Bright Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! The bright vivid green jade (4.00cts) pendant is certified natural. The pendant is set in 18k white gold, rubies and white diamonds. The pear shaped ap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.65Ct Burmese No Heat Ruby Pendant with natural diamond in 18K gold
Located in Singapore, SG
The unheated Burma ruby pendant highlights the natural beauty of the ruby, allowing it to take center stage. Unheated rubies, especially those from Burma, are increasingly rare, as m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certificate BURMA unheated Ruby Diamond Pendant w. Chain 0.84 ct 1.01 ct
Located in Viena, Viena
an untreated Burma ruby in pure quality is considered a rarity...., a wonderful pendant with chain with GIA certificate from 21.08.2025, 10 mm in diameter (without pendant eyelet), c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Burmese Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Halo Pendant in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This elegant 18K white gold pendant showcases a vibrant natural ruby weighing over 1 carat (1.09 ct) accented by 11 sparkling natural diamonds (0.28 ct total). The ruby displays an ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Burma Ruby Baguettes Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set burma ruby baguettes diamond art deco style pendant necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.03 Carat Vivid Red Burma Ruby 'Multi Purpose' Brooch Pendant Unisex 18K Gold
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
2.03 carat of vivid red Burma ruby is accented with 0.53 carat of white brilliant round diamond. This piece of jewelry is a multi purpose piece of art as it can be used as both penda...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Ruby Pendant 0.80 carats Burma Pigeon Blood Vivid Red 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Ruby pendant is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natural diamonds, this pendant offers a balance of...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Pigeon Blood 0.74 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.74 carat Burmese ruby pendant mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs 0.74 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, no heat, an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert Natural Burma Heart Ruby & 75 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Burma Heart Shape Ruby & 75 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat Yellow Gold 260 Gm Signed Marconi Necklace consis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Pearl Strand Choker Necklace & 14K Gold Diamond & Ruby Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
From our educated opinion the rubies appear to be Burma rubies. This beautiful necklace measures 14.5 inches in length and lays close to the neck with a super classy look.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
"Genuine Burmese Jadeite Phoenix" Baikalla Jewelry Signature Neck-Piece
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
H.): 83.6 mm * 37.5 mm * 11.2 mm Diamond CTW: 0.0876 ct Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H-G Diamond-Cut: Round Brilliant Primary Stone: Genuine "Old Mine" Burmese Ice Jadeite Prim...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Opal in Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Displayed here on a Mexican Fire Opal & Burmese Ruby bead necklace. or a Canary yellow Sapphire bead necklace.
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent White Gold GIA 26.16ctw Burma Ruby & Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ruby dangle enhancer brooch pendant can be removed so the necklace be worn as a diamond necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Burma Ruby Necklace with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
"No Heat Burma Ruby Necklace (Mogok Ruby Necklace)" Genuine untreated Burma rubies, particularly rare in the market.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$55,000
Burma Ruby Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
72.70 carats of oval Burma Ruby. 6.38 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. 14k yellow gold. 17 inch length A matching bracelet is available in our 1stDibs store.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
AIG Certified 33.60 Carats Burmese Rubies 4.50 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The careful attention to detail and precision , create a great experience of purchase . Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 109 pieces of Natural Burmese Rubies of 33,60 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The luxurious setting centers on a rare, GIA certified Burmese Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, accented by 1 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 24.9 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
GIA-Certified 24.9 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace This stunning necklace showcases 52 vivid oval-cut rubies, totaling 24.9 carats, each encircled by a brilliant diamond hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Burma Red Ruby with Two Bezel Set Rubies Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold necklace pendant Pendant measuring 16 inches long Oval shape Burma red ruby weighing 1.04 carat Two round rubies measuring 3 millimeter bezel set an inch apart f...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Six Burma Red Ruby Bezel Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold necklace pendant Cable chain necklace measuring 16" long Each Burma round red ruby measuring 3 millimeters Five rubies weighing 1.00 carats Rubies hue ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Diamonds Pear Rubies 1.80 Carat 14 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Two bezel set Diamonds set above the center ruby weighing 0.10 carats set in white gold bezels, measuring 0.45" x 0.35" Four pear shaped Burma ruby weighing 0.80 carats an inch and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Diamond Burma Ruby Weighing 2.60 Pendant Rubies by the Yard Gold Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and make a statement with our exclusive Halo Diamond Burma Ruby Pendant and Rubies by the Yard Gold Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Oval Burma Red Rubies and Two Bezel Diamonds Rubies Gold Pendant Necklace
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold necklace pendant Pendant measuring 16 inches long Oval shape Burma red ruby weighing 1.08 carat Two oval rubies weighing 0.80 carats Two round diamonds be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Bow Necklace, Belle Époque, 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The ruby weighs 0.87 carats and is not heated and of Burmese origin.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
White Gold Heart Shape Red Burma Ruby Drop Necklace Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold trending layered necklace pendant with hanging heart shape red ruby Heart shape ruby weighing 0.85 carat Chain measuring 16 inches long Ruby measuring 5 mi...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Drop Necklace Pendant with Heart Shape Red Burma Ruby
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white and rose gold trending layered necklace pendant with hanging heart shape red ruby Heart shape ruby weighing 1.00 carat Chain measuring 16 inches long Ruby measu...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose 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.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
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.