Unavailable|$510 / item
Tichu Ruby and Crystal Quartz Cockatoo Face Cufflink in Sterling Silver
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"No one is you and that is your power." Each cufflink is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Ruby and Crystal Quartz. The use of repousse technique on cufflink gives it the ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,350
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Double Square Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Both elements feature a squared shape that is adorned at the center with a cabochon ruby. The mounting of the precious stones is in 18k yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,939
18 Karat White Gold Rock Crystal Mother of Pearl Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Alterations can be: - Cabochon alternations can be Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$500 / item
Tichu Ruby and Crystal Quartz Indian Elephant Face Cufflink in Sterling Silver
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"No one in the world needs an Elephant Tuck, but an elephant." Thomas Schmidt. Each cufflink is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Ruby and Crystal Quartz. The use of repou...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,200 / set
2 Carat Emerald Cabochon and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Size: 13mm x 10mm Gemstone Cabochon: Sapphire, Emerald or Ruby 18K white, yellow or rose gold Gemstone weight: ~ 2 carat
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,200 / set
2 Carat Sapphire Cabochon and 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Size: 13mm x 10mm Gemstone Cabochon: Sapphire, Emerald or Ruby 18K white, yellow or rose gold Gemstone weight: ~ 2 carat
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,350
18 Karat White Gold Interwoven Square Rock Crystal and Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
The squares are adorned in the center with cabochon ruby. The toggle is a simple cylinder that is linked to the front with a post in 18 karat white gold.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$430 / item
Tichu Ruby, Black Star and Crystal Quartz Owl Cufflink in Sterling Silver
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Sometimes we see things more clearly in dark" Each cufflink is handcrafted in Sterling Silver studded with Ruby, Black Star and Crystal Quartz. The use of repousse technique on cu...
Ruby, Black Star, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Interwoven Square Mother of Pearl Agate Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
The squares are adorned in the center with cabochon ruby. The toggle is a simple cylinder made in white agate that is linked to the front with a post in 18 karat yellow gold.
Agate, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Interwoven Square Mother of Pearl Agate Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
The squares are adorned in the center with cabochon ruby. The toggle is a simple cylinder made in white agate that is linked to the front with a post in 18 karat white gold.
Agate, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$410 / item
Tichu Ruby Bull Face and Blue Sapphire Bear Face Cufflink in Sterling Silver
By Tichu
Located in Jaipur, IN
"Pressure Creates Diamonds." Each cufflink is handcrafted in sterling silver studded with Ruby and Blue Sapphire. The use of repousse technique on cufflink gives it the rare express...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,350
18 Karat Yellow Gold Jade and Rubies with Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These exquisite cufflinks feature a striking contrasting color combination produced by the vivid green of the front face in jade, shaped as a circle with a cabochon ruby adorning its...
Agate, Carnelian, Emerald, Hematite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx...
Studio Greytak 'Super Seven Cufflinks On Cactus Quartz' with Ruby & Gold Leaf
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
SUPER SEVEN CUFFLINKS ON CACTUS QUARTZ Studio Greytak’s Super Seven Cufflinks on Cactus Quartz show off some of nature’s most powerful pairings. On one side, seven of the most sacre...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Ruby, 24k Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$4,513 / set
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite Ruby and Black Diamond Cufflinks
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
A unique pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold and multi- coloured stone cufflinks. The cufflinks feature a frog shaped pavé set with coloured stones consisting of Tsavorite, Black Diamonds a...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,000 / set
6 Carat Sapphire Cabochon Cufflinks and Studs Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Size: 13mm x 10mm Gemstone Cabochon: Sapphire, Emerald or Ruby 18K white, yellow or rose gold Gemstone weight: ~ 6 carat Images on the photos are of cufflinks and stud...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,950 / item
Fabergé 18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Cufflinks with Red Guilloché Enamel, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé Ruby Red Enamel Cufflinks feature cabochon ruby centre stones, with red guilloché enamel, set in 18 karat fluted rose gold.
Ruby, Rose Gold
Sold|$750 / set
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Cabochon Cufflinks
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The front is a polished bezel surrounding oval cut cabochon rubies. Two rubies total approximately 2 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Cabochon Ruby, Rock Crystal and Gold Cufflinks
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome and refined cabochon ruby, rock crystal and 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Buccellati.
Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Double Sides Cufflinks Matched Pair of Cabochon Ruby
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold fabulous pair of matched men’s double-sided chain link cufflinks Four matching vibrant and vivid cabochons red ruby weighing 2.75 carats The rubies tone c...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,950 / set
Ruby & Diamond Cufflinks
Located in St. Moritz, CH
A striking pair of cufflinks featuring two natural ruby cabochons, accented by 72 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.28 carats, graded F/G color and VVS/VS clarity.
Diamond, Ruby
Cartier Mid-Century Cabochon Ruby Rose Gold Sphere Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Clearly and simply mid-century modern, these round cabochon ruby and 14 karat rose gold sphere cufflinks are guaranteed to become your favorite sleek wardrobe accessory.
Ruby, 14k Gold
French 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks Set with Cabochon Turquoise and Rubies
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine pair of French made 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, and turquoise cufflinks. The shields of the cufflinks comprise of four pieces of cabochon sleeping beauty turquoise with a smal...
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Ruby Owl Cufflinks, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Cabochon Ruby Owl Cufflinks c.1940s Additional Information: Period: Mid-20th Century Year: c.1940s Material: 14k Yellow Gold, Cabochon Ruby Weight: 17.0...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Ruby Large Nugget Heavy Double Clip Pin Cufflinks
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies- Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Red Color - Surface Reaching Inclusions - 12.2x9.5mm each (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matched Pair of Cabochon Ruby Double Sides Chain Link Cufflinks
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karats yellow gold fabulous pair of matched men’s double-sided chain link cufflinks Four matching vibrant and vivid cabochons red ruby weighing 4.70 carats The rubies tone color i...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Bulgari Rock Crystal Cabochon Rubies Emerald Gold Dolce Vita Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of iconic Dolce Vita period cufflinks with rock crystal, cabochon rubies and emeralds, mounted on 18kt yellow gold.
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Gents Double Sides Chain Link Cufflinks, Pair
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold fabulous pair of braided matching men’s double-sided chain link cufflinks Four matching cabochon sapphire and ruby weighing 5.10 carats Cufflinks measuring 0.35"...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vintage Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
At the heart of each cufflink lies a vibrant cabochon ruby, exuding a timeless allure and adding a touch of regal sophistication.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Green Enamel Ruby Frog Cufflinks
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The eyes are bezel set with four oval, cabochon cut, rubies measuring approximately 2-3mm each.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Blue and Gold Enamel Cufflinks with Ruby Set in 14 Karat Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The net gold weight is 12.48 grams with ruby cabochon weight of .78 carats. The cufflinks dimension in cm 2 x 2.1 x 2.1 (LXWXD).
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Blood Jasper Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pair of cufflinks in 18 karat yellow gold. Domed, chiseled openwork, each antique cufflink is adorned from below with a blood jasper centered with a ruby cabochon.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Moonstone Ruby Diamond Bird Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
In the head part of the bird, Lapis Lazuli cabochons are drilled to set the ruby cabochon in gold for the eyes.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DEAKIN AND FRANCIS Gold and Ruby Fox Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in New York, NY
Each fox head is set with 2 cabochon ruby eyes. The cufflinks have a gross weight of approximately 14.5 grams.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier London Vintage Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Link Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by flush and bezel set round ruby cabochon eyes and faces. Transparent purplish red in color with medium saturation.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Ruby Sapphire White Gold Skull Cufflinks
By Stephen Webster
Located in Stamford, CT
Stephen Webster 18k white gold heavy solid 18k white gold skull cufflinks. 4 cabochon ruby eyes accented with 60 round sapphires. 4 round cabochon Rubies 3mm 60 round sapphires, ap...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and White Enamel Goat Cuff Links
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very cute cufflinks by David Webb are designed as two little goats. Perfect for someone who loves whimsycal jewelry and collects unusual cufflinks.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Sold|$8,800
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Cuff Links
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These fabulous David Webb cufflinks feature a chic tiger motif crafted in 18k textured yellow gold with black enamel and accented with round cabochon ruby eyes.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks Set with Cabochon Rubies
Located in London, GB
A distinguished pair of 18ct yellow gold cufflinks, each set with 2 pear cabochon-cut natural rubies with a total weight of approximately 10 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Gold Swirl Cufflinks Kurt Weiss London 1959
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of estate 9K yellow gold round swirl cufflinks, each with a central cabochon ruby. English, hallmarked 1959. made by Kurt Weiss Dimensions: Each end measures just under 5/...
Ruby, 9k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire Cufflinks Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.67 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.84 carats Cufflinks set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 8.08 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Ruby Cufflinks Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 5.65 carats with Ruby 2.44 carats Cufflinks set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Total Weight: 7.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Four Matched Cabochon Burma Ruby Double Sides Chain Link Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats yellow gold fabulous pair of matched men’s double-sided chain link cufflinks Four matching vibrant and vivid cabochon red ruby weighing 16.07 carats The rubies tone c...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,300
Trianon Enamel and Ruby Shell Cufflinks
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold and black and red enamel featuring cabochon rubies. Signed by Trianon. Comes with Seaman Schepps box.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Classic Art Deco Style, Mother of Pearl, Cabochon Ruby, and Black Onyx Cufflinks
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of Art Deco Style, Mother of Pearl, Cabochon Ruby, and Black Onyx Cufflinks set in 18KT yellow gold, by Rosa Cellini Gioielli.
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Jona Sterling Silver Onyx Ruby Cufflinks
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona rhodium plate sterling silver onyx cufflinks with cabochon rubies. Width: 0.54" , depth: 0.33".
Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver
14KT Yellow Gold Cuff Links with 4 Ruby Cabochon
By Lindsay
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bar style cuff links. The cuff links are designed with 2 flexible gold circles on each end, tipped with ruby cabochons. They measure 1.25" Stamped 14K
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Russian Silver Cufflinks with Emerald Enamel and Ruby Accents
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Blend of Historic Russian Craftsmanship and Refined Elegance Step into the opulent world of imperial-era Russian jewelry with these vintage silver, gold tone, cufflinks, adorn...
Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Double-Sided Burmese Ruby Cufflinks 15.77 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Fusion of Classic Style and Legendary Gemstones Elevate any formal ensemble with these 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, each side featuring Burmese (Burma) cabochon rubies tot...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Frog Rubies Eyes 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Cufflinks Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Frog Rubies Eyes 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Cufflinks Made in Italy. Two mirrored frogs are portrayed in motion. Handcrafted in 18-karat gold, they have ruby eyes. The...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mother of Pearl, Ruby and Enamel Cufflink and Shirt Stud Set in Solid Silver
Located in London, England
Each set is comprised of four beautifully crafted shirt studs and a pair of perfectly matched cufflinks. Each octagonal head is formed of a lustrous mother-of-pearl plaque rubover...
Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Enamel
David Webb Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Gentleman's Dress Set
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
The set consists of cufflinks and four studs.The bodies of the frogs are enamel with cabochon ruby eyes.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cufflinks Jasper Rubies Onyx and Rose Gold Made in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant 9-carat rose gold cufflinks formed by two cabochon-cut jasper set in a gold oval with two brilliant-cut rubies in the center and on the other end two onyx cylinders set in a ...
Onyx, Ruby, Jasper, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Garnet Ruby Diamond Gold Beetle Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of garnet and diamond beetle cufflinks, each beetle set with two cabochon-cut segments and rose-cut diamonds to the body, with yellow gold head and legs and ruby cabochon eyes...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,500
Ruby Cabochon Gold Knot Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold knot cufflinks, featuring 4.8mm ruby cabochons. Cufflink top is 15mm x 16mm.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,600
Sapphire Ruby Cabochon Gold Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold cufflinks with sapphire and ruby cabochons. Cufflink top - 20mm x 13mm.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Trianon Pearl Ruby Cabochon Gold Cufflinks
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Trianon 18k gold cufflinks with pearl top and ruby cabochons in the center.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,850
Cartier Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A white gold Cartier pair of cufflinks made with disks set in the middle with exceptional quality cabochon cut rubies and diamonds around the middle stones.
Ruby, White Diamond, 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.
Cufflinks rose to popularity during the 1800s as fashionable men sought a refined and elegant solution for keeping their shirtsleeves together. Prior to this accessory, which initially materialized as a simple chain fastened to a button, men were lacing the ends of their sleeves with ribbon or string. Today, there are all manner of antique and vintage cufflinks that add flair and functionality to relaxed casual wear as much as they do for classy formal attire.
It wasn’t long before diamonds, emeralds and other precious gemstones began to appear on cufflinks, a means of adding ornament to clean and starched formal wear. When clothing manufacturers began to produce shirt cuffs and collars with more durable materials during the 19th century, a class of newer, stronger cufflinks gained credibility as being both essential and stylish. In the decades following this era’s design evolution, an entire industry bloomed around the craft of these subtle statement pieces.
Luxury brands more often associated with engagement rings and bracelets, such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co., have added cufflinks to their lines over the years, and jewelry designers, working in numerous styles, have explored the use of different materials and integrated a variety of ornamentation. Understated cufflinks of gold and platinum are guaranteed to cleanly complement any ensemble, while more niche designs allow the jewels to truly shine.
Cufflinks are practical pieces of jewelry that can also be very expressive. Consider the event for which you’re donning cufflinks and accessorize accordingly, but know that a distinctive pair of cufflinks, such as the colorful confections offered by Trianon, can pop against your dressy evening wear. Whether they’re geometric wonders of the Art Deco era, reliably relevant skull jewels or glittering accessories designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, adorned with the maison’s celebrated four-leaf clover or prominent animal motifs, you can delicately break from what can be a stuffy business meeting by introducing personality and pizzazz with a duo of nifty cufflinks.
A carefully chosen set of cufflinks can bring a stylish outfit together — literally. Find a large, luxurious collection of contemporary cufflinks as well as irresistible vintage pieces on 1stDibs today.