Cushion Shaped Smokey Quartz Earrings with Ruby & Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18k:1.41g, Diamond:1.87ct QUARTZ SMOKY:59.87Cts, RUBY:2.35Cts Size: 62X30MM"
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blossom Clip-on Earrings with Rubies & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing our exquisite rubies and diamonds clip-on earrings in 18 Karat white gold—an embodiment of jewelry artistry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Clip-on Earrings with Rubies and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary transformer clip-on drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold with detachable amethyst drops and rubies, 0,26x0,16 inches / 6,7x4 mm each, 1,5 carats, in tota...
Ruby, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
Pink & White Sapphire Pavé Gradient Stud Earrings with Rubies in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning gradient stud earrings, designed to captivate. Each earring begins with luminous white sapphires at the top, gracefully transition...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire Earrings with Ruby & Pave Diamond in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful pear-shaped blue sapphire earrings are a true masterpiece. The vibrant blue sapphires are the centerpiece of these earrings, and are surrounded by a halo of sparkling...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Carved Devil Face On Sardonyx Earrings With Ruby & Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:19.258g, Diamond:2.52ct, Ruby:1.22ct, Shell cameo:35.93ct, Size: 67X30"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold J Hoop Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds Bordered with Pearls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 18K yellow gold J Hoop earrings centered around bezel set rubies against a background of pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Lava Quartz Earring With Ruby & Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.05g, Diamond:2.5ct Shell Cameos:51.7Cts, Ruby:0.95Cts" Size: 64X26MM
Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Joan Boyce Turquoise Enamel Crystal Flower Clip-On Earrings with Ruby Center
Located in Milford, DE
Designer: Joan Boyce Marked: B (on reverse) Style: Floral clip-on earrings Materials: Enamel, crystal, silver-tone metal Stones: Clear crystals, central ruby-toned stone Closure: Cli...
Crystal
Earrings with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.92ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with ruby up to 2.00 ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.92 ct – H/I – VS/SI Detailed description: The earrings are 2.0 cm long and 1.0 cm wide.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx Art Deco Style Dangle Earrings with Ruby and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the glamour of the Art Deco era, these elegant Ruby Onyx Earrings showcase the bold symmetry of Art Deco Dangle Earrings, resulting in distinctive Diamond Onyx Earrings w...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 1980s Vintage Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings with Ruby Red Stone
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The luxurious creation of Maison Gripoix exclusively for Chanel, are clip-on 1980s vintage Chanel earrings boast a large central ruby red stone in Gripoix glass set on a gold-toned b...
3.00 Carats Octagon Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings with Rubies in 18K W/G
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings feature 3.00 carats of octagon-cut fancy yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Earrings with ruby and billiant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k pink gold 5.3 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold earrings set with a ruby totaling 2.80 ct and a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The earrings are 2.0 cm long and 1.0 cm wide.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Earrings with ruby up to 1.70ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.41ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold earrings set with ruby total 1.70ct and brilliant-cut diamonds total 0.41ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the earring are 2.6 cm high and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
in memory of ART DECO Earrings with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold drop earrings set with ruby up to 0.95ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.82ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the drop are 1.9 cm long by 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Earrings with ruby up to 2.40ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold stud earrings set with ruby 2.40ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description The stud earrings are 1.0 cm long by 8.3 mm wide wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Earrings with ruby up to .46ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold earrings set with ruby up to 2.46ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.24ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description the size of the earrings is 3.0 cm high and 5.2 mm w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
RETRO 18k rose gold earrings with ruby and old European cut diamond up to 0.26ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold stud earrings set with ruby verneuille and old European cut diamonds totaling 0.26ct G/H - VS/SI Detailed description The dimensions of the earring are 2.2 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Earrings with ruby up to 3.10ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.58ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with ruby up to 3.10ct and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.58ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description: The dimensions of the earring are 2.0 cm long by 1.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Midcentury Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century platinum earrings with rubies and approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Platinum Stud Earrings 1.12 Carat Total 22 Carat Gold Claws
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Platinum stud earrings with rubies 1.12ct total (22ct gold claws)
Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby Earring with 22.02 Carats Ruby in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing earring with ruby : 22.02 carats gold : 8.126 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sea, yacht, marina themed Earrings Studs with rubies and Mother of pearl.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sea, yacht, marina themed Earrings Studs with ruby and Mother of pearl. Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with ruby.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Red Tulip flower fields Earrings Studs with rubies and Mother of pearl.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Red Tulip fields Earrings Studs with ruby and Mother of pearl. Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with ruby, tulip flower Flower Shell Earrings with ruby.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
$326Sale Price / item|44% Off
12 MM Ruby Huggie Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hoop Earrings with Rubies in 925 silver. Metal: 925 silver Earring size: The Inner diameter of Earrings: 10MM The Outer diameter of Earrings: 12MM Weight: 2.2. g.
Ruby, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 3.94 carats, surrounded with 128 pieces of round brilliant cut of diamonds weight 0.85 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 10 pieces of rose cut rubies weight 6.42 carats, surrounded with 208 pieces of round brilliant cut of diamonds weight 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lucea New York Enamel, Rustic Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Crescent Dangle Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Perfect contrast in these black and ivory toned Enamel and rustic Diamond crescent moon tear drop shaped earrings with ruby and emerald set in sterling silver and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Pla...
Rubies Diamonds and Multi Color Sapphires Earring Pair in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A pair of beautiful earrings with Rubies Diamonds and Multi Color Sapphire set in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 1.81 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 3.35 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 8 pieces of rubies weight 3.06 carats, surrounded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat White Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 6 pieces of rubies weight 2.04 carats, surrounded ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Naimah Love Lips Statement Earrings, Ruby
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
These might be the sexiest earrings ever! Our sexy gold statement heart earrings with ruby kisses.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Naimah Mini Love Lips Earrings, Ruby
By Naimah
Located in Istanbul, 34
These might be the sexiest earrings ever! Our sexy gold statement heart earrings with ruby kisses.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Fireball Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings with Fleur-de-Lis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of dangle earrings with rubies and Fireball Baroque pearls. The pear shaped rubies are mounted on the tip top of clear CZ "Fleur-de-Lis" (21mm x 25mm).
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$12,320Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose & White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Magnificent Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings Studded in 18 Karat Rose & White Gold These are an exclusive earrings with ruby & diamonds features 28 pieces of rubies weight 8....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Turkish Belle Époque Gilt Metal Bold Ruby Dangle Earrings, New
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Turkish dangle earrings with rubies. The bold rectangular cabochon 18 x 12mm lab made rubies are set in gilt metal frames with dangling simulated turquoise beads.
Ruby, Gilt Metal
1960s Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Garland Around Red Fire Platinum gathers into a bright, floral movement around two vivid Burmese rubies. These 1960s earrings center on two no-heat Burmese rubies weighing approxim...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary 4.75ct Diamond Ruby Snake Dangle Earrings, 18K Gold Posts
Located in Nantucket, MA
An incredible pair of coiled snake diamond earrings with ruby eyes. The diamonds are round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting and the eyes on each are 6 round faceted rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Red Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops earrings with rubies designed by Tiffany & Co.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby, playing cards, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Round ruby earrings.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Huggie Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
The rubies add a pop of color and the diamonds bring gorgeous sparkle to the earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby, bullfinch on branch painting, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Round ruby earrings.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby, red poppy flower painting, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Round ruby earrings.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby, ladybug on leaf painting, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Shell paint earrings. Wearable art earrings studs. Round ruby earrings.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning antique Victorian sapphire and ruby earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold. These tapering shaped earrings display a hand motif holding a wreath*.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$355Sale Price / item|48% Off
Elephant earrings studs with rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver Ruby Earrings Studs. Metal type: 925 silver Weight: 2.2 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$978Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus Earrings Studs with Rubies in 14k Gold. Ruby Gold Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold. Rubies cabochon earrings.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Green Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 10.20 carat green tourmaline, 0.75 carat ruby and 1.84 carat diamond, 18k white gold earrings; part of our diverse antique jewellery a...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold, Platinum
Drop Heart Earrings with Rhodolite & Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Drop Heart Earrings with Rhodolite & Rubies Heart shape rhodolite totaling 6.65ct Assorted shapes rubies totaling 2.68ct 36.5mm long
Ruby, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,090 / item
Ruby Blazing Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Ruby Blazingstar Flower Earrings” 13.14 carats of Invisible set Rubies and 1.29 carats of diamonds set in 14kt Gold 14.61 gms.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,200 / item
Ruby Drop Earring with Baroque Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Ruby stud earring- in 14k yellow gold prong is connected with a 14k yellow gold cable chain.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.89 carats with Diamond 0.84 carat and Ruby 4.73 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 11.39 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Apple Earrings in Silver with Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Still Life Earrings: Ruby Apples and Diamonds on Rock Crystal“ 0.28 carats of diamonds, 37.05 carats of Rubies, 67.625 carats of Rock Crystal set in Silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Matching ruby earrings with diamonds 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pear shape ruby and diamond earrings in 14KT yellow gold, made with natural pear shape diamonds and VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Baguette Ruby Tassle Earrings with Diamond Knot
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Baguette Ruby Tassle Earrings with Diamond Knot are truly a work of art.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.38 carats with Ruby 1.59 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 4.9 cm Total Weight: 7.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$978Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lotus earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold. Ruby cabochon earrings.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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