1.33ct Emerald Cut Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Pave in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire stackable ring featuring a 1.33 carat emerald-cut ruby, set in 14K yellow gold. The ruby measuring approximately 7 x 5 mm, secured in a four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$972Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
At its center, a stunning 0.79-carat emerald-cut ruby radiates bold color and feminine elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Ruby Natural 5.91ct Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Thai Natural Ruby 5.91 Carat Diamond Ring Art Deco Style 18K White Gold AIGS A breathtaking and highly important natural Thai ruby and diamond statement ring featuring a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
$1,204Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Stud Earrings for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with these Modern 14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Stud Earrings . Featuring a total ruby weight of 3.02 carats and diamond accents weighing 0.11...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,668Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.57Ct 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings for Wife
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These 4.57Ct 14k Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings feature a modern bar design adorned with 4.57 carats of vibrant natural rubies and 0.09 carats of sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features one emerald-cut ruby and two emerald-cut blue sapphires totaling 2.03 carats, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,089Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 2.70 CTW Emerald-Cut Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold 2.70 CTW Emerald-Cut Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring showcases vibrant rubies totaling 2.70 carats, beautifully arranged in a refined prong setting.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,472Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.03 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Double Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant 3.03 carat emerald-cut ruby and diamond double drop earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Natural 1.21 Ct Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant stud earrings features 2 natural emerald cut rubies totaling 1.21 carats, set in radiant 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 14K Yellow Gold 1.21 Ct Emerald-Cut Ruby Wave Ring Elegant Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern wave ring showcases a striking emerald-cut ruby weighing 1.21 carats, gracefully set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.94 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond 18K Black Bezel Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
At nearly 7 carats in an emerald cut — a cut that showcases clarity and color depth through its broad open facets — this ruby is a statement-level gemstone by any measure.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55ctw Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.85ct Cut - Emerald Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.70ctw Cut - Princess Brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Ruby Center and Diamond Ring in 14KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT white gold Center stone: Ruby, rectangular (emerald cut style), 0.64 carat total weight Accent stones: Diamonds, baguette and round with diamond set band, 0.28 carat tota...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $6,825Sale Price / item|30% Off
Burmese Emerald Cut Ruby 4.20ct Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This rare eternity band is handcrafted by Simon Ardem and features 13 perfectly matched emerald-cut Burma "pigeon-blood" rubies. The total weight of the rubies is 4.20 carats set in ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.27 Carats Total Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This all around wedding band features 8 emerald-cut natural rubies weighing 4.18 carats total and 8 emerald-cut diamonds weighing 4.09 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.06 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant wedding band ring featuring an astonishing 1.06-carat emerald cut lush red ruby, set in a beautiful wide 14K yellow gold band.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.69ctw Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Link Bracelet, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Houston, TX
They are accented by a double halo of 8.61 carat total weight in pink and white round side diamonds and linked together with 1.80 carat total weight in emerald cut diamonds. It is th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
17.02TCW Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEBR-43493 Gross Wt. :- 16.34 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 12.94 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.13 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby Wt...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.02TCW Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SEBR-43493 (14k) Gross Wt. :- 13.75 gm 14k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 10.35 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.13 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
15.84 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
17 Gorgeous Rubies weighing 8.94 Carats and 34 Round Diamonds weighing 6.90 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Blue Sapphires and Pink Sapphires.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Side-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring showcasing a 1.25 carat emerald cut red ruby. Flanking the center gemstone are three graduating baguette diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40ct Burma Emerald Cut Ruby with 1.30ctw in Emerald Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant, sophisticated ring features a 2.40ct, emerald cut, natural Burma ruby (GIA Report #1172411353), with 1.30ct total weight in emerald cut natural diamonds accenting the s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
8.34 ctw Victorian Style Diamond & Emerald-Cut Ruby Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering an 8.34 carat natural ruby, this striking ring features an emerald-cut stone with a rich semi-transparent crimson glow.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Emerald-Cut Ruby Station Bracelet 1.28ct 14K Yellow Gold Curb Chain
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.28 cts Gemstone shape - Emerald cut Gemstone Size - 7 x 5 mm Gemstone Pcs - 1 Gross Weight ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.12 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable tennis bracelet showcasing alternating emerald cut Lush 22 Rubies weighing 6.12 carats total and brilliant round 22 diamonds weighing 1 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
6.12 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable tennis bracelet showcasing alternating emerald cut Lush 22 Rubies weighing 6.12 carats total and brilliant round 22 diamonds weighing 1 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
24k Gold Square Ring for Woman with Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (1.21 Carat) and Diamonds (0.24 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where emp...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
6.20 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable tennis bracelet showcasing alternating emerald cut Lush 22 Rubies weighing 6.20 carats total and brilliant round 22 diamonds weighing 1.08 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich emerald cut red rubies that elegantly alternate round diamonds in a 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted to perfection; showcasing color-rich emerald cut red rubies that elegantly alternate round diamonds in an 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,368Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modern Emerald-Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings with 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet refined, this striking pair of earrings is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a total of 4.62 carats of vivid emerald-cut pink ruby gemstones. Arranged in an elegant ve...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings w Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond Halo Earrings, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These ruby and diamond earrings are adorable as a post earring and looks great as a second or third hole piercing. The earring is very small but the red ruby really “pops” in the cen...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. Platinum Brooch with Emerald-Cut Rubies and Old Mine Diamonds
By Sophia D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent brooch by Sophia D. crafted in platinum, showcasing 16 richly saturated rubies in a mix of emerald and oval cuts, totaling approximately 23.51 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Leon Mege Micro Pave Platinum Ring with Certified 1.06 Ct Emerald-Cut Ruby
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Three-stone ring with a 1.06-carat natural gem Thai ruby, certified by AGL CS1074721 and two natural rubies, tapered-baguettes 0.43-carat total. The rubies are wrapped in 90 full cut...
Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald Cut Rubies 1.24ct in Pair Set In Platinum Earrings, With 0.33ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
These earrings are absolutely stunning. They are surrounded by 0.33ct of F/VS Diamonds. The earrings are made out Platinum, are the perfect size and they are very elegant. You can we...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
14ct Aquamarine Ring Icy Blue Vintage Mid Century 14k Gold Emerald Cut Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Emerald cut aquamarine measures 16.5mm x 12.5mm (estimated at 14 carats).
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.92 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing Emerald cut, Vibrant color Ruby weighing 0.92 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut asher diamonds weighing 0.86 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.49 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and classic piece showcasing emerald cut red ruby in the center weighing 1.49 carats and a line of round diamonds on both sides set in 14K White Gold. 239 diamonds in thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.63 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A brilliant and classic piece showcasing emerald cut red ruby in the center weighing 2.63 carats and a line of round diamonds on both sides set in 14K White Gold. 239 diamonds in thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.77 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.77-carat emerald cut vibrant red color Ruby. The center stone is surrounded by a row of brilliant-cut 8 round and 8 baguette diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Geometric Ruby Earrings 14K Gold .55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby in Stud Style, July
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Rubies can bring peace to the wearer. The details for these great studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Friction Earring Mea...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Cts 1.31 and Blue Sapphire Cts 2.16 and Emerald Cts 0.92 Loose
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With an overall weight of 4.39 carats, this magnificent set includes a gorgeous 2.16 cts. blue sapphire, 0.92 cts. emerald, and 1.31 cts. ruby, all perfectly cut in an emerald cut.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald
$13,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald cut Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ruby is cut in a graceful emerald-cut, highlighting its depth of hue and transparency while preserving its natural brilliance.
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
VR Jewels Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 1.06ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These sparkling stud earrings feature 2 emerald cut natural rubies weigh approximately 1.06 carats crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
NO HEAT 1.43 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified Emerald Cut NO HEAT Ruby 1.43 carats Measuring (7.9x6.1) mm 2 Trapezoid Diamonds weighing .38 carats D-VS quality Set in 18k white gold 2.95 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald cut Ruby (No Heat) and Pear cut White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A refined Natural Mozambique Ruby (No Heat) and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, featuring a precisely cut and calibrated row of vivid red, untreated rubies at its center—valued for t...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense emerald cut vivid red ruby weighing 1.04 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense emerald cut vivid red ruby weighing 1.04 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
VR Jewels Natural Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings 7 Ct 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These captivating drop earrings features 10 octagon cut natural rubies totaling 7 carats, set in solid 14K Yellow Gold, each ruby measuring about 6 x 4 mm. The rubies are beautifully...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.2 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Black Rhodium
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This stunning statement ring showcases a 2.2-carat emerald-cut red ruby, approximately 8x6 mm, set securely in a black rhodium pinion bezel within rich 18K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Eternity Band In 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of timeless elegance, this emerald cut ruby eternity band radiates rich color and refined brilliance.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 5.63 Carat Ruby Emerald-Cut Full Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 5.63 Carat Ruby Emerald-Cut Full Band Ring This exquisite crimson red emerald-cut ruby full band is tasteful.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.91 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and 0.71 Carat Ruby Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined diamond and ruby band ring crafted in warm 14K rose gold, showcasing a clean, architectural rhythm of emerald cut stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
J. Birnbach Half Moon & Emerald Cut Mozambique Ruby Two-Tone Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A shimmering pavé-set framework provides a brilliant diamond-accented foundation, creating a luminous contrast against the richly saturated rubies. At the heart of each earring is a...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Alluring 9.29 ct GIA Certified Ruby & Diamond Emerald-Cut Bracelet
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a striking arrangement of richly colored rubies paired with brilliant emerald-cut diamonds, this piece offers exceptional elegance and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Platinum
2.2ct Madagascar Ruby Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Gold Emerald Cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 2.26 carat emerald cut Ruby solitaire set in solid 14K gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Sapphire & Ruby Ring Platinum*
Located in New York, NY
(VS) Clean Clarity 8 X 6mm 1.90ct side natural emerald cut rubies Semi Transparent/ vivid red.
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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.