18k White Gold 6.02ctw GIA Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Flower Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous pair of ruby and diamond earrings was crafted from solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Retro 2.50 Carats Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as substantial and stylized flowers Stem and petals are pierced with a zig-zagged latticework Centering round ruby cabochons weighing in total approximately 1...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Asprey Ruby Diamond Earrings Flower Motif 18K Yellow Gold ~2.43ctw
By Asprey
Located in Fairfield, CT
Asprey Ruby Diamond Earrings Flower Motif 18K Yellow Gold ~2.43ctw Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature a floral design accented with vibrant round-cut red rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Flower Earrings made in Yellow Gold and set with: - 246 Yellow Sapphires with 2,03 ct; - 90 Orange Sapphires with 1,08 ct; - 62 White Diamonds with 0,46 ct; - 51 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
A Pair of Gold, White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold, ruby and diamond earclips, Italy. Each earclip designed as five petaled flower pave set all over the petals with approximately sixty five (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.75 Ct Diamond and Ruby Flower Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Luxurious and elegant, these breathtaking earrings are poised to make a subtle statement. Each one features a shimmering 18K White Gold setting that measures 0.75” long and 0.5” wide...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 1.98ctw Red Ruby Solitaire Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fancy vintage earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and feature a lovely cluster flower design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$13,500
Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Lotus Flower Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Invisibly-set ruby and diamond lotus flower earrings, designed with five calibre-cut ruby-set petals surrounding a cluster of marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds at center.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling...
Ruby Diamond Flower Stud Earrings Estate 18 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of ruby & diamond flower stud earrings crafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Flower Clip-On Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
The earrings are exquisitely made of luxurious 18K yellow gold and the pair is splendidly decorated with an attractive blend of invisible-set diamonds, sapphires and rubies that, res...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,495 / set
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Bloom Flower Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small ruby bloom earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.40 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 2.60 total carats of ruby st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Ruby Lapis Lazuli Flower Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
Fabulously stylish, joyously exuberant and resolutely feminine, these gorgeous earrings from Harry Winston are a fantastic blend of vivid colors, diamond resplendence and gold radian...
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18k Gold Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Flower Earrings features 6 Round Brilliant Diamonds in the center with Rubies and Yel...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.01ct Diamond and Ruby Flower Earrings ER4-15657WRU
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A push-back closure fastens the earring in place.Offered brand new, these LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.01ct Diamond and Ruby Flower Earrings are presented in a gift box.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Large Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Tiffany & Company Flower Earrings, measuring 1 1/4 inch in diameter, having textured Pedals and set with a Round Brilliant cut Diamond in the center and surrounded by Rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pear Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
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 ever...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pear Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold GIA Burma NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Flower Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely magnificent pair of vintage flower statement earrings that are very well crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Flower Statement Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely magnificent pair of vintage flower statement earrings that are very well crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisibly-Set Ruby 43.39 Carat and Diamond 1.1 Carat Lily Flower Earrings Gold
Located in London, England
A spectacular pair of invisibly-set ruby and diamond lily flower clip-on earrings in 18-karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Diamond White Gold Flower Clip-On Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ruby - 3.02ctc Diamond - 2.40ctc All Diamonds are G / H- SI .
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Plique Á Jour Enamel Flower Earrings
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira flower earrings, with orange to yellow plique á jour enamel petals, ruby, pavé set centres and old-cut diamond set edges of the petals, mounted in gold, with silver s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Gold 5.45ctw GIA Oval Red Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo Fancy Cocktail Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This an magnificent pair of ruby and diamond flower cocktail earrings are very well crafted in solid 18k white gold and features two fine quality, oval brilliant cut rubies prong set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Flower Earrings 1.38 Ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds Ngi Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful earring with a dazzling 0.08 carat round brilliant natural ruby. It has 1.3 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds White Gold Flowers Earrings Clips
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of earrings clips. These have a flowery design. The center is adorned with 2 cabochon cut rubies. They weigh around 0,90ct and 1ct. The 2 others pistils are set wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Fei Liu 0.37ct Ruby, Diamond and Rock Crystal 14K Gold Flower Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Delicately crafted to captivate, these exquisite floral stud earrings celebrate the beauty of nature through fine craftsmanship and luxurious gemstones. Each petal is intricately car...
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
Flower Power Earrings Coral Roses, Rubies, and Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in München, DE
These flowers are complemented by rubies and diamonds, creating an elegant and vibrant design.
Diamond, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960's 3.60 Carats Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as bouquets of flowers with prong set round cut sapphire and ruby flower petals.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 1970s Multigem Ruby, Sapphire, Emeralds and Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 1970's yellow gold flower earrings are set in 18k yellow gold are designed as an openwork flower with twisted ropes as petals and multi-color gems all over it.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring square cut Rubies weighing approximately 37.85 carats total, and round brilliant cut diamonds weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Clip On Ruby Flower Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A highly unique pair of vintage Tiffany & Co. clip on ruby flower earrings set in 18k yellow gold. Each earring is composed of a stylish floral motif.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Pave Set Diamond and Ruby Flower Post Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of pave` set diamonds and rubies set in sterling, vermeil back and 18K gold post. Carat weight of diamonds is 1.78; rubies are 1.66.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Ruby and Diamond Flower White Gold Earrings Pendant and Ring Suite Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful ruby and diamond floral suite made of 14k white gold with ruby petals and diamond frame and accents. Ring: Measures .62" diameter to shoulders .80" and depth .30" US r...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1950s Oval Ruby Round Brilliant Diamond Flower Clip Earrings Yellow Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of oval mixed-cut ruby and round brilliant-cut diamond floral clip earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, French, 1950s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Citrine Turquoise Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Sterling Silv...
11.60 Carat White Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Topaz Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Lever-Back Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Rubies. These...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Moira Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings With Plique à Jour Enamel Leaves
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pair of Moira flower earrings, with pavé set ruby petals, with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds and green plique à jour enamel leaves. Signed Moira and numbered 5207
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Yellow Gold
Four Flower Ruby and Diamond Floral Clip-on Earrings, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Four Flower Ruby and Diamond Floral Clip-on Earrings made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Retro 4.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Flower Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each centering prong set oval cut rubies weighing approximately 2.91 carats total, transparent and bright red in color Accented by bar set emerald cut emeralds weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold GIA Certified Red Ruby and Round Diamond Flower Design Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Yellow Gold GIA Certified Red Rubies And White Round Diamond Earrings 19 Grams 2 Round GIA Certified Red Rubies 1.44 Carats Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 3.75 Carats To...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Flower Clip-on Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
A stunning fusion of luxury and nature, these earrings are an unforgettable statement of refined beauty and sophisticated charm. 18 Karat yellow & white gold Assay mark: 750 Makers...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Large Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A spectacular pair of invisibly-set ruby and diamond flower convertible clip-on earrings set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.07 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Ruby and Sapphire Flower Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pair of stud earrings showcasing a brilliant round cut bezel set blue sapphire in the center weighing 0.55 carats total. Surrounded by six brilliant round rubies weighi...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 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.
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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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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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