Vintage Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Triple Coil Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The top of the snakes head is bezel set with a cabochon sapphire of rich lively blue weighing 1.10ct approximately and finished with bezel set cabochon ruby eyes. With Assay Marks f...
Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Fruit Salad Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful French Art Deco Tutti Frutti style six panel link bracelet.
Emerald, Ruby, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Fine Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet set in sterling silver from the 1930's.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Baguette Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning Art Deco Style ruby and diamond18k white gold link bracelet features 198 round brilliant diamonds. 72 rectangular French cut rubies break up the two sections of diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 15.04 Ct. Ruby & Diamond Baguette Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning Art Deco Style ruby and diamond18k white gold link bracelet features 242 round brilliant cut diamonds. 66 rectangular French cut rubies break up the two sections of dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Red Pink Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Unique Tennis Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Gemstones I Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 42 Weight: 7.08 Carat (approx. in total) Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Average Color: H-J Aver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Design Red Pink Ruby & Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Line Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This art deco bar link bracelet is the epitome of vintage-inspired elegance featuring mesmerizing geometric patterns feature with ruby and diamonds. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ares’ Shield bracelet, 18-carat red gold, rubies, star-set diamonds and leather
Located in PARIS, FR
God with a strong personality, Ares is a bloodthirsty warrior feared by the other gods of Olympus. Thirsty for victories, he doesn’t hesitate to fight obstacles that don’t impress hi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Baguette Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Gemstones I Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 75 Weight: 9.76 Carat (approx. in total) Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Average Color: H-J Aver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Link Bracelet, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro-style Ruby and white Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet is a true jewelry masterpiece. The 18 karat yellow gold link bracelet has a combination of radiant rubies and spar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cuff Bracelet with Columns & Ruby Filigree Centerpiece in 18K & 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS > Bracelet height (front column): 51mm (2 inches) > Bracelet height (at center back): 18mm (0.7 inches) > Ruby: 9 carats (13.8mm x 10.1mm x 4.3mm) > Total ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Onyx Two Charms White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
With Round brilliant diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity total weigh approximately 1.50ct 3 rubies 3 black onyx Details: Weight: 23.2 grams all together Bracelet Size: Size 17 Width: 7...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
Boucheron Semi-Rigid Bracelet pearls in Yellow Gold 18 Carat Sapphires Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Boucheron Bracelet semi-rigid open 8 rows of pearls in yellow Gold 18 carats Sapphires and Rubies Pattern of 8 Rows of falling Gold pearls set with 5 Rubies and 5 Sapphires Signed BO...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond and ruby decorated decorative terminals further raise the bold glamour of this statement 18 karat gold bracelet - Featuring approximately 5 carats of old-European cut round d...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron 1937 Paris Art Deco Bracelet 18Kt Gold and 5.44 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A bracelet designed by Boucheron. Extremely rare and beautiful bracelet, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the famous jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 1937.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Ruby Amethyst Sapphire Pearl Heart Charms Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Pearl Heart Circle Oval Red Blue Purple White Charm Elegant Modernist Bracelet, Gold Tone. Good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, especi...
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vintage Cartier bracelet is made of 18 karat yellow gold, malachite, rose cut diamond, cabochon emerald and ruby.
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Ruby Clear Cabochon Openwork Interlinked Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage 1980s Clear Ruby Red Cabochon Crystals Openwork Interlinked Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches and colour loss. 100% ...
Gold Plate
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Sapphire Citrine Ruby Amethyst Pearls Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Gripoix Vintage Sapphire Citrine Amethyst Blue Yellow Purple Oval Crystals Ruby RedDrop Dangle White Navy Blue Pearls Flower Interlocked Lin...
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold French Volaire Multi-Gemstone Bracelet 38.3g
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Elegant Vintage Bangle with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires Make a statement with timeless French luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Ruby Sapphire Emerald Heart Love Link Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Heart Love Ruby Emerald Sapphire Citrine Red Green Navy Yellow Orange Purple Square Cube Oval Round Circle Marquise Crystals Link Interlock...
Gold Plate
French 19th Century Sapphire Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 19th century. Our opinion : A rare antique bracelet in this original condition.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Bezel Set Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with the exquisite beauty of this 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, and Ruby Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet. A harmonious blend of vibrant gemstones and brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Multigem Necklace and Bracelet Set This resplendent set of Van Cleef & Arpels multi-gem 'Médaillon' jewelry exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Comprisin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
luxury tutti frutti bracelet with gemstones in yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the dreamlike allure of this stunning bracelet, crafted with meticulous detail in 14k yellow gold. This captivating piece features 11 exquisite gemstones, including rubies...
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones. The front section...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum With 6.04 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco nine-charms bracelet designed by Cartier. This is a fabulous and extremely rare charm's bracelet, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 19...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Gold Rope Twist Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
This visually stunning and masterfully made 18 karat yellow gold twisted wire bracelet is set with lively rubies and approximately 2.0 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$39,000
Invisibly Set French Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Invisibly Set French Cut Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Mounted in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,595
Victorian French 18k/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning ruby and diamond encrusted bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k gold and sterling silver, this bracelet is composed of 7 ellipse-shaped li...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,534
Bracelet Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow and white gold bracelet 750 thousandths (18 carats). snake-shaped opening band. 13 old-cut diamonds of approximately 0.01 ct each. 1 ruby 0.48 ct. width of the bracelet: 0.52...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
French Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
A platinum bracelet designed as a series of links, set with old european cut diamonds and invisibly set rubies.
Unavailable|$45,019
Gold and Rubies French Art Deco Bracelet by René Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One very beautiful bracelet, made by René Boivin circa 1938/1940. From a drawing of Juliette Moutarde, the head designer. With its certificate of authenticity. Made in yellow gold 1...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,070
19th Century Antique French Enamel Rubies Diamonds Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Madrid, ES
This Exquisite French Bangle Bracelet has a beautiful design reflecting the Charles X period, circa 1830.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,590
Victorian French 18k/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning ruby and diamond encrusted bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k gold and sterling silver, this bracelet is composed of 7 ellipse-shaped li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
French 18kt Gold, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet, circa 1950
Unavailable|$7,190
Victorian French 18k Ruby and Pearl Enameled Hinged Buckle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely amazing French-made gold buckle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$12,500
Gucci Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With 6 carats of diamonds and 5 carats of rubies on reversable links, this Gucci bracelet is as much of a character as you'd like it to be.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,190
Victorian French 18k Ruby and Pearl Enameled Hinged Buckle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely amazing French-made gold buckle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$26,706
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950’s French 18 Carat Gold and Ruby Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, GB
A Van Cleef and Arpels 1950’s French 18 carat Gold and Ruby Bracelet. This rare and stylish bracelet is signed and numbered together with French assay marks and makers mark for Per...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
BOUCHERON Paris Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Set on top with cabochon rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds on a flexible square chain double bracelet, signed Boucheron Paris, numbered, French marks.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian French Twisted Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
18 carat Yellow Gold Hinged Twisted Bangle, decorated with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires on one side, with French Hallmarks and safety chain, circa 1885-1901 The inside measurement...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,216
Yellow Gold and Rubies Tennis Bracelet
Located in Paris, FR
18kt yellow gold bracelet set with 60 caliber cut red, red ruby. Safe system in white gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$38,000
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Of geometric design, this stunning Art Deco bracelet is composed of pierced hexagonal plaques spaced with buckle motifs, set with circular-cut rubies and single- and circular-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$27,500
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Snake Bracelet, French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold ruby bracelet, France, Circa 1968. Inner circumference approximately 7.5 inches, gross weight approximately 40.90 grams.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,010
Bracelet Yellow Gold Ruby
Located in PARIS, FR
Bracelet rigid ring in 750 thousandths yellow gold (18K). round shape. set with a round ruby. crimped closed about 0.29 ct and 8 brilliant-cut diamonds. for a total of 0. ct 40. inne...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby and Diamond Tubular Bracelet mounted in 18kt Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$18,000
Marshak Emerald Ruby Gold Fringe Necklace and Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in NY, NY
., the necklace composed of a continuous line of gold wire spray alternately set with round emeralds and rubies wrapped in the wire, the bracelet composed of gold wire fringe, decora...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,500
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Bracelet, Paris
By Chaumet
Located in Nashua, NH
Chaumet 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Bracelet, Paris. The flexible polished link bracelet is flush set with 28 oval cut rubies, approx. total wt. 17.00cts., #163740, length 7".
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boivin citrine ruby diamond gold Crown Cuff Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Boivin: A 'Crown' Cuff, of rectangular cut citrines, the upper part is decorated with carved pear-shaped citrines alternating with multi-colored diamonds and rubies, joined together ...
Citrine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,923
3.50 Carats Rubies and 1 Carats Diamond Vintage Bracelet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very lovely bracelet, French vintage made. Made in yellow gold 18k.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$35,000
CARTIER Amazing Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This amazing bracelet is signed by CARTIER and is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. It is adorned with Ruby, Sapphires, and Emeralds. It is also embellished by 7.2cts Diamonds.
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,675
Victorian Diamond and Natural Ruby Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible gemstone horseshoe bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Most likely French in origin, this gorgeous bangle is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold and features a be...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Diamond Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
A French mid-20th century 18 karat gold bracelet with ruby and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Unavailable|$8,056
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Bracelet, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet, Paris circa 1890 This very decorative gold bracelet consists of massive, openwork floral and finely chiseled links, which are set with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$100,000
Art Deco 32.10 Carat UNTREATED Burmese Ruby 12.0 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Calabasas, CA
The bracelet is stamped with the French Eagle's Head and the makers mark G * B, for BRINGAZEN, 6 Rue Du Faubourg, St.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian 2.80ct Old Cut Diamond, Ruby & Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Superb example of a Victorian Serpent Bangle Bracelet . This is extremely attractive and very wearable.. Handmade during Queen Victoria's reign. The body of the snake is articulat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.