Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A "You and Me" ring set with a emerald-cut ruby and diamond.
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A "You and Me" ring set with a emerald-cut ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burma Ruby Emerald Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum (AGL Certified)
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking three-stone ring features a vivid emerald-cut natural ruby of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, elegantly set in polished platinum and flanked by tapered baguette diamonds for ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.22ct Ruby Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, it features a beautiful emerald cut ruby as the main stone, with additional rubies as secondary stones.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$47,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's white gold line bracelet with 24 emerald cut rubies and 48 baguette diamonds. 14.56cttw of Rubies 2.65cttw of baguette diamonds Clarity grade is VVS2 Color grade is F-G ...
Contemporary Style Ruby Diamond Halo Drop Earrings with Loop Set in White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Vivid emerald-cut rubies suspend beneath an architectural diamond loop connector in these Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Loop Drop Earrings, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
3.33ct natural ruby diamonds bracelet 14kt Gold Five Stage*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bracelet. 3.33ct. Natural Emerald Cut Rubies & .70ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 21.00 Carat Emerald Cut Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
A truly special bracelet being that fine high clarity rubies in vivid red colors are hard to accumulate, this bracelet features the hardest and most sought after rectangular Emerald ...
Diamond, Ruby
0.98 Carat Mozambique Rubies Stud Earrings Diamonds and 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
They feature a stud closure and each earrings consist of one Emerald cut ruby red in the Centre and on top smaller brilliant cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.09 Carats Ruby and 0.34 Carats Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 4 emerald-cut rubies weighing 1.09 carats total and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.50 Carat Diamond 10.50 Carat Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K YG Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Large Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cross Necklace with Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies
Located in Birmingham, AL
The cross is enhanced with four emerald cut emeralds, four sapphires and two emerald cut rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
3.17 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and modern design showcasing a vibrant emerald cut ruby, set in a ribbon style mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 ctw Mid-Century Emerald Cut Diamond & Burmese Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The diamond is flanked by a pair of emerald-cut rubies totaling approximately 2.85 carats, displaying a richly saturated crimson hue and fine transparency.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired ruby diamond platinum square ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Emerald cut ruby Weight: Approximately 0.27 carats Accent stone: 38 old European cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 0.72 carats Color: E-F Clarity: VS-SI Metal: Platinu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Bracelet featuring 17 fine quality emerald cut rubies weighing a total of 4.80ct all mounted in open back claw settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Bezel Set Pendant Paperclip Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Bezel Set Pendant Paperclip Necklace Product: Natural Ruby Bezel Set Paperclip Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: The main stone is a ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Twisted Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The bold ribbon is beautifully contrasted by a 1.04ct lively red emerald cut ruby mounted in the centre in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Bros Burmese Ruby Diamond 18K Gold-Platinum Tennis Bracelet, AGL Cert
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The design features vibrant red emerald-cut rubies, totaling approximately 8.00 carats, set in a sleek arrangement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Estate Ruby Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Finely crafted in solid platinum, this eternity band features 24 genuine emerald cut Rubies approx. 5.00 carats and 5 Emerald-cut diamond approx. 1.00 carats F-G color VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Brunswick, ME
Spectacular Art Deco Style 8.0 Carats Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Dangle Drop Earrings Total Diamond Weight : Approx 4.00ct VS-S1(106 Pave set Diamonds) These Earrings feature 4 G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid Century ruby diamond platinum earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking Mid Century earrings showcase a vibrant composition centered around two emerald cut rubies totaling approximately 1.20 carats, displaying a rich and captivating red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Violet Purple Titanium Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold and Titanium Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Ruby and Fancy Diamond Ring. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium
Vinatge 2000s 2.45ct Ruby and Diamond White Gold and Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each earring is embellished with a feature 18k yellow gold four claw set emerald cut ruby, totalling 2.45Cts. The rubies each suspend from an 18k white gold four claw set modern bri...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3 ct Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a bold, multi-row layout of exceptional baguette and emerald-cut rubies from Mozambique (untreated), its architectural design is softened by radiant diamond accents shaped ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 3.25 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, approximately 3.25 Carats of Natural Rubies & Diamonds. The center oval weighs 1.67 carats and measures 7.8x6x4 and flanked with 6 square emeral...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
4.23 ct Certified No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a vibrant emerald-cut ruby, surrounded by a halo of mixed-cut diamonds that enhance its rich red hue
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Centrally set in each earring is a vibrant red emerald cut ruby. The earrings are secured by French omega clips backs and post.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3ct Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, Emerald-Cut Red Gem 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage ring crafted in solid 14K gold and set with a vibrant emerald-cut ruby-red rubellite tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Band Ring Emerald Cut Rubelite
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This unisex ring features an emerald cut Ruby total weight of 0.31 Carat. It can also be ordered in White or Rose Gold and with the stone of your preference, please contact us.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The Bracelet features A Unique Cut Trillion Emerald Center Solitaire 4.65 Carat, and Emerald-Cut Rubies and Sapphires total weight of 21.30 Carat and Diamonds total weight of 1.50 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Oscar Heyman GIA 17.33 carat no heat yellow sapphire ruby diamond platinum ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Framing the center stone are 12 emerald cut rubies weighing approximately 2.80 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum. Ruby, and Diamond Bracelet
By Hamilton Jewelers
Located in Princeton, NJ
A platinum (PT950), ruby, and diamond bracelet of floral design, with round and emerald cut rubies weighing a total of 10.12 carats, and diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Brahmfeld & Gutruf Collection Pavé Nouveau Ruby Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design features a central cluster of 12 emerald-cut rubies, totaling approximately 2.55 carats, which are expertly complemented by a pavé setting of more than 100 round rubies, w...
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 18K Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Diamonds range in size from approximately 2.5mm - 4.5mm. - 17 round bead set diamonds around the inner sides of both earrings (34 total). - 1 round 7.0-7.5mm pearl at the bottom of e...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Two-Stone Pear Cut Ruby and Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stones: 100% Natural Ruby & Natural Colombian Emerald Gemstone Cuts: Pear Shape Gemstone Dimensions: approx. 7 x 5 mm each Ruby We...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.24 ct Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite bracelet showcases a remarkable 11.24 carats of natural emerald-cut Burma red rubies, celebrated for their vibrant color and exceptional rarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold 6.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire emerald-cut rubies are vertically placed perfectly in a four-prong setting and are brilliantly surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds on either side, making the band broad...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Pave Diamond Art Deco Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut ruby is presented in classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Retro Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The 2.7-carat oval-cut ruby at the center is rich and vibrant, while the round-cut diamonds and emerald-cut rubies add just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Retro Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The 2.7-carat oval-cut ruby at the center is rich and vibrant, while the round-cut diamonds and emerald-cut rubies add just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Diamond 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 18-karat yellow gold bangle sets seven emerald-cut rubies east/west, alternating with round brilliant diamonds, and framed by even more round brilliant diamonds!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring 6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Stamped 750 and weighs 6 grams. There are emerald cut, rubies, emeralds, and blue sapphires.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Style 3.86Ct Emerald Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant band ring showcases 3.86 carats of vibrant emerald-cut rubies set diagonally across the band, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Red Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring 1.25ct in 14K Yellow Gold Prong Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bypass ring features a 1.25 carat emerald-cut ruby, set in 14K yellow gold. The vibrant ruby measuring 7 x 5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby Gemstone Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Ring centered around a deep red emerald-cut ruby, surrounded by a double halo of natural diamonds in pear and round shapes.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 12.99 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 21 emerald cut rubies approx. total weight 11.85cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,269Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.26 Carat Octagon Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Modern 14k yellow gold engagement ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut ruby at its center, radiating vibrant red hues.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of rose-cut diamonds and two rows of calibrated synthetic rubies on either side, in stagge...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 35.55 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This necklace defines the pinnacle of ruby quality. Each cushion-shaped and emerald-cut ruby exhibits the legendary "Vivid Red" color—the true, incandescent "pigeon's blood" hue that...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural emerald cut Ruby and Diamonds of stunning beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant 0.81 Carat Red Square Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Fashion ring made with 14k yellow gold, featuring a 0.81-carat square emerald-cut ruby at the center. Surrounding the ruby are 24 round red diamonds totaling 0.11 carats, with a VS2-...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Oval Cut Classic Gold Solitaire Ring Unisex
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Timeless elegance. The radiant yellow gold setting beautifully intensifies the deep, pinkish-red hues of this natural oval solitaire ruby Weight: 7.5g Finger Size: 7 (sizes availabl...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Bow Necklace Choker
Located in London, GB
The 'bow' of the necklace is embellished with fine round brilliant cut diamonds and 'emerald-cut' rubies accenting in between.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Givenchy Ruby Crystal Riviere Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning jewelled Vintage Givenchy Ruby Necklace. Featuring a riviere design set with emerald cut ruby crystals, clear baguettes and chatons.
Round Cut Natural Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Ring 6.5
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A timeless eternity wedding band style, showcasing 25-26 rich red natural Burma rubies AAA Quality stone round cut set in a shared prong setting 14k white gold, weighing 2.00 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Ruby July Birthstone Half Band Ring With Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating vibrant elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring features a striking row of emerald-cut rubies totaling 3.85 carats. Each rich red ruby is framed by a halo of dazzling diamonds,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This exquisite 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features a captivating emerald-cut ruby as its centerpiece, surrounded by 10 additional trapezoid cut rubies, creating ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 12.31 Carat Ruby and Diamond "Invisible-Setting" Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire emerald cut rubies in yellow gold are magnificently surrounded with a pave set round diamond cluster, embellishing the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Bands
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A BEAUTIFUL set of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire diamond eternity bands. (1) Emerald and diamond band: 5.30 carats fine green emerald, 3.86 carats F VS diamonds. (1) Ruby and di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Ruby Emerald Cut 11.50 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exquisite one of a kind eternity, Burma Ruby Ring set in 14K white gold. The stones in this ring are emerald cut, each stone weighs approximately one carat.
Ruby, Emerald, 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.
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