RUCHI Ruby with Brilliant Diamond Rose Gold Open Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 5.48 carats of rubies in a secure 4-prong setting, complemented by diamond accents, this 18k rose gold open bangle is designed for versatility.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.48 Carat Diamond and Ruby Bangle in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new diamond and ruby bangle in 18 karat gold. The total diamond weight is 3.48 carats and ruby weight is 1.49 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Burma Ruby and Diamond Hinged Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A striking hinged bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring alternating diagonal rows of vivid natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Diamond And Ruby Starburst Bangle
Located in Portland, England
Exquisite antique Edwardian 9ct gold ruby and diamond hinged bangle. This beautiful antique bangle crafted in 9ct yellow gold is set with two old cut diamonds and three rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21k Yellow Gold Ruby Floral Bangle, 6.75 inches - 22.5g
Located in Providence, RI
This exquisite 21k gold bangle showcases a romantic floral motif with vibrant pink stones and petite seed pearls. Designed in a classic bypass style, the two arms of the bangle curve...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet Bangle Bracelet features seven flower stations set with Marquise-shaped Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds and acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Swan and Ruby Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: 66 princess cut red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: ~3.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Flexible Bangle In 18 Karat White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows: Ruby weight : 5.34 carats Diamond weight : 8.10 carats Gold weight : 63.590
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, and Ruby Flexible Cuff Bangle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18kt Yellow Gold Pearl, Diamond, and Ruby Flexible Cuff Bangle This elegant flexible cuff bangle is masterfully crafted in 18kt yellow gold, combining classic sophistication with lux...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver bangle bracelet. Handmade by craftsmen assembled with diamonds and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
19.22 Carats Ruby Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.22 Carats Total Weight Ruby Pave Oval Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold Oval Shaped Pave Bangle Bracelet features 19.22 carats Round Rubies Pave set in 18k Rose Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Brilliant Cut Ruby & Diamond Everyday Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond bangle captures timeless sophistication and modern artistry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.88 Carat Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby, diamond and sapphire snake hinged bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Amwaj Rose Gold Triple Strands Diamond Bangle with Ruby
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Amwaj multi-strand diamond bangle in 18 karat rose gold, features rows of glittering round rubies, culminating in pear shape diamonds that are set in a way that they almost touch, d...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bangle
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bangle Nothing glams a party better than some exquisite pieces of jewelry to adorn.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 16.69 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 75.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ladies Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Ruby Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.50 inches Width: 18.40 mm Weight: 56.50 grams ROBERTO COIN Designer made hammer finished 18K yellow go...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$25,000 / item
Silver and 24k Gold Bangle with Ruby and Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 30 g 24 Karat Gold 6 g 5.50 ct Champagne Diamond 2.70 ct Diamond 12 ct Ruby
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.25 Carat Total Weight
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
14KYG Ruby & Diamond Bangle 4.25CTW Precious Rubies paired with sparkling Diamonds!!! There are only four gemstones in the world that have earned the title "precious gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.40 ctw Vintage Style Ruby & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Tysons, VA
An antique rose gold bangle dating to circa 1900, set with nine oval rubies totaling approximately 4.40 carats, interspersed with sixteen small old-mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro 17.50 carat ruby diamond 14k gold bangle
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin ruby and diamond bangle is a bold 1940’s jewel with extraordinary presence, color, and collectible appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Emerald Illusion Diamond White Gold Clasp Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold bangle features 4.49 carats of rubies and emerald-cut diamonds composed of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Retro Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bangle, Andy Warhol personal
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
It was also shown at the National Jewelry Institute at the Forbes Gallery Fields Museum in Treasures of the Titans in 2007. This gold bold diamond and ruby hinged crossover bangle m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Heart Bangle Inscription White Enamel Gold Plated Spiritual J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Bangle Inscription White Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Ruby Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass, featuring a flat hinged bangle w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Iconic Victorian Antique Gold Twisted Rope Ruby Bypass Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian antique 14k Gold bypass bracelet, featuring iconic twisted rope design, adorned with rubies on ends. Bracelet will fit a smaller size wrist, approx. 6-6.5", each end ball ...
Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.58 carats with Diamond 4.50 carats Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 62.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Lugano rose cut diamond ruby 18k white gold coil bangle
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, the cool tone of the metal intensifies the brilliance of the diamonds while allowing the rubies to stand out dramatically.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,592Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Bangle - 18K Gold & silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Sapphire Bangle - 18K Gold & silver Bochic Multi Gem “Capri” Bangle Natural Green Amethyst Emerald cuts - 8 Carats Natural Blue Sa...
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Outstanding Ruby & Diamond Marquise Heart Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Outstanding Ruby & Diamond Marquise Heart Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet truly exquisite diamond and ruby bangle The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pre...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$33,660Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Bone Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18K gold, the bracelet features an elegant ivory bangle beautifully accented with richly hued cabochon rubies and intricate rope-twist detailing — signature eleme...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Head Bangle Ruby and Diamond Pave Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Pave Panther Head Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bangle features two Panther heads facing each other in 18k Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Large Turquoise Diamond Ruby Bangle. This Magnificent Bangle is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Large Oval Gorgeous Turquoise ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Blue Enamel, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Snake Bangle, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Victorian blue enamel, diamond, ruby and gold snake bangle, with two, entwined silver snakes, set with rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, in rub ove...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
18 K Yellow Gold Twin Panther Bangle Diamonds Emeralds Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating double Panther Head Bangle Bracelet finely crafted in 18 K yellowm Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 18k Two-Tone Gold Pavé Diamond and Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Italian bangle bracelet is finely crafted in 18k two-tone gold, blending warm yellow gold with polished white gold for a refined and luxurious appearance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby and Pave Diamond Bangle Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Chic and classy this cabochon ruby with pave diamonds bangle is oval in shape and opens on side and easy to wear on. This bangle has safety clasps on side. 14k:8g Diamond: 11.55ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Star Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bangle Bracelet by Cartier.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An eye-catching vintage bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring two heart-shaped rubies at the center, weighing approximately 2.84 carats combined.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.57 Carat Marquise Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K rose gold. It is set in 2.57 carats ruby & .49 carats diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1.72ct Ruby and Diamond snake bangle bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Snake bangle bracelet with 1.72 carats of diamonds and rubies. Diamonds are VS-SI clarity and F-G color. The bangle bracelet is flexible! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar J...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage diamond ruby emerald sapphire 14k yellow gold bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the diamonds add refined sparkle and brightness throughout the warm gold design. Accenting the bangle are 7 oval cut rubies, emeralds, and sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold Cabochon-Cut Ruby and Round Cut Diamond Retro Style Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Bangle - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Bangle - GIA.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet with Ruby Heart
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Purify Your Heart Enamel Bangle 14k Gold Plated Brass Natural Ruby A 14k gold plated brass bangle featuring hand painted black enamel and a dangling heart charm set with ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Rosecut Diamonds & Ruby Bangle Made In 14k yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt:5.96gms,D:2.79cts,Sl:24.52gms RUBY:7.2Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Multi-Band Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A refined expression of modern elegance, this 18K rose gold bangle is designed with a sleek, sculptural silhouette that wraps the wrist in effortless sophistication.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Red Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This glamorous late Edwardian/early Art Deco bangle bracelet features eight oval shaped natural red rubies totaling approximately 2.00 carats and fifty-three sparkling Old European-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Circa 1900 14 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond 1.10ct Bangle Bracelet
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
STUNNING ART NOUVEAU VIENNESE (AUSTRIAN) GOLDEN BANGLE / BRACELET, COVERED WITH: 1) MANY OLD-CUT BRILLIANTS HAVING WEIGHT OF 1.10 CARATS IN TOTAL 2) THREE EXCELLENTLY CUT RUBIES T...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Bangle
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond hinge bangle from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet Unisex Size 2.4
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US A refined balance of color and brilliance, this 14K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This enchanting 14K white gold bracelet blends vibrant color with exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.12 carats with Diamond 4.29 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bangle, India, 53.3g
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bangle in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond and wine red ruby bangle is sensational.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Diamond Ruby Enamel Snake Wrap Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Flex Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic vintage snake bracelet is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking flexible wrap design that coils elegantly around the wrist. The sculptural serpent m...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$14,950 / item
Antique Edwardian Bangles, Ruby, Sapphire with Diamonds
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Matched Antique Edwardian Bangles set with Rubies or Sapphires and Diamond Accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Round Cut Natural Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Openable Lock Bangle Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Ruby Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Openable Round Bangle Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- BAMJ-329 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Weight - 14.70 Carat Gross ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,242 / item
Ruby 14K Yellow Gold (18K Custom) Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, with 18K gold available upon request, this elegant hinged bangle bracelet features a refined row of vibrant red rubies set along the front curve.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
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.
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.