Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant .50cttw 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round Number of Stones: 14 Pendant Material: 14...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer ruby and diamond cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .39ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant - 14k Round Brilliant .60ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Natural Rubies Treatment: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Studded Cross Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Gold studded with round cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
At its heart, a pear-shaped old cut diamond is encircled by rich pinky red rubies, creating a striking focal point.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gemstone Cabochon Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cross 18KT Yellow Gold 28 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
One large cross featuring large Cabochon Emerald, Ruby and Sapphires crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, 28.5 grams. Chain not included.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have an extra-large gold cross. It is set with 2.00 carats of European cut diamonds and smaller rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a scalloped cross-style design with bezel-set red rubies totali...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Stone Cut: Round Pendant Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions of Pendant: 24mm x 13mm Weight: 1 gram Chain: 18" 14k White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Cross. Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross. 5 Emerald Cut Rubies weighing 3.13 Carats. 1 Diamond Weighing 0.55 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An antique looking kite shaped natural ruby, with a gold and diamond cross design workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.35ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Modern Cross Pendant 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .20ct. Brilliant Round Cut Natural Diamond si-1 clarity / H color Natural .36ct Rubies Brilliant baguette, full cuts clean clarity & transp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made throughout, adorned with red pigeon blood natural Rubies, our estimate is 1.50 Ct and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant 3.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k white gold ruby and diamond cross pendant. Tests 74.5% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs 3.8 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Cross Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond, Ruby, & Sapphire Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .21cttw Diamond Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 1 gram Dimensions: 14mm x 10mm Ch...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.01 CT-TW Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ruby and diamond cross pendant featuring princess cut rubies totaling 1.01 CT-TW with round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.03 CT-TW at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Customize Cross Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cross White Gold 14 K (Available also Tsavorite / Blue Sapphire / Cognac Diamonds) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Diamond 8-Round 57-0,03-4/6A Ruby 8-Round-0,06 (4)/3C Pink Sapphire 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold
$700Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold 4 baguette rubies weighing .60pts. and 1 round full cut diamond weighing .09pts. on a 18 inch small link chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Criss-Cross Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Gold Crisscross Band Ring, securely Hand set with 5 Round Cut Rubies, approx. 0.40tcw and 50 round brilliant-cut Diamonds approx. Diamonds approx. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby and Diamond Criss Cross Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with high-quality 18KT white gold, this criss cross ring boasts a stunning 1.00CT-TW rubies and 0.55CT-TW F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
16.5"/18" 18K Rose Gold 75 Fancy Diamonds 0.38 CT 10 Ruby 0.53 CT 18KR 6.29 GM (WDTT) 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections celebrate artistry, imag...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "15 Fancy Diamonds 0.20 CT 6 Ruby 0.15 CT 18KR 4.32 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Colle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Silver Cross Pendant Necklace with Heart Ruby & Black Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Ruby, Black Diamond, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: round cut = 0.13ct Length: necklace measures 16-inches in length Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pendant is very nice style you can use in many occasion in every day time use. Ruby use 3.05 ct, Diamond 0.05 ct F VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Ruby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nini Collection 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 17.1 grams Stone: 1.07tcw Rubies, .71tcw Diamonds Stone Grade: E-F VS-VVS Measurements: 36.2 x 20.4 x 3.4mm Chain Length: 18 inches Hallmark: NINI 18K BR-1491-011525-07
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with topaz for all the structure surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Red Ruby & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Fancy Diamonds 0.05 CT 10 Ruby 0.81 CT 18KR 3.27 GM (WDIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Colle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat yellow gold. Flat, it is carried out in smooth gold and decorated on its top in setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise Ruby Cross with Diamond accents 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Marquise Dimensions: 46MMX 24MM Weight: 2 grams Bail: Enhanced Chain: 18" 14k Yellow Gold Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Ruby and Diamond Cross, Hand set with Rubies, approx. 4.30tcw and Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.02tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies with 14" Necklace.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds and Rubies with 14" Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold an Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò cross pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies in the central part surrounded by diamonds and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.70 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 6.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Cross Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.06 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Cross Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical des...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this vintage-inspired diamond cross pendant exudes timeless elegance and heirloom charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tapered Baguette Ruby and Diamond Center Cross Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Color: H-J Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby & Fancy Diamond Halo 18K Rose Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16.5"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "56 Fancy Diamonds 0.46 CT 11 MXRU 3.43 CT 18KR 10.10 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
It features a Diamond total weight of 0.07 Carats, and Rubies, Emeralds, all total weight of 1.80 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Diamond Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
It features a center emerald cut Emerald total weight of 0,55 Carat, a Diamond total weight of 0,05 Carat, and Rubies total weight of 0,87 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold 2.18ctw Ruby and 0.95ctw Natural Diamond Criss Cross Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold 2.18ctw Ruby and 0.95ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Criss Cross Ring This stunning Ruby Criss Cross Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.55Ct Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Cross Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.55Ct Natural African Ruby and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Cross Necklace Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold .06 CTW Diamond and .07 CT Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold .06 CTW diamond and .07 CT ruby cross necklace. All stones in this necklace are round, has a lobster clasp to open and close, the length of the necklace is 18 inches, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Natural Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Byzantine / Maltese Heraldic Cross High Jewelry Design Special Feature: Convertible Design (Dual-use Brooch and Pendant Necklace) Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Ruby And Diamond Baguette Cross In 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant 4.1g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
It features Diamonds total weight of 0,06 Carats, and a Ruby, an Emerald, and Sapphires all total weight of 2,60 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
$1,412Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Marquise Cut Ruby Yellow Gold "Cross" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.73 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Yellow Green Diamond Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Fancy Diamond Cross. .48ct. Brilliant Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Green Diamond Natural & Untreated Vs-2 clarity.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Cross Pin with Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A luminous 13.3 mm pearl anchors this breathtaking pearl cross pin. Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, it dazzles with 3.80 cts of vivid rubies, 4.48 cts of brilliant diamonds, and 1....
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.99 Carat Ruby Diamond Pave Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.88ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: Approx. 0.99ctw of round cut Ruby gemst...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.55ct Natural Ruby Cross Solid Gold Necklace
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, let us know your desired gold color and chain length Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Damiani Cross Pink Rubies Brilliant-cut White Diamond Pendant
By Damiani
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Damiani Belle Collection Ruby & Diamond Classic Cross Necklace Exquisite and elegant, rare on the market.A tasteful and niche design, suitable for personal wear or gifting.
Sybarite Sceptre Drop Cross Earrings in White Gold with White Diamonds & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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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.
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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.