GRS Certified 1.91 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of these earrings lies a captivating pair of rubies, totaling 1.91 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings showcase a stunning pair of rubies at the center, totaling 1.47 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings feature a captivating pair of rubies at the center, totaling 2.02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.23 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings feature a captivating pair of rubies at the center, totaling 2.23 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.26 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.26 carats - Both ruby has been tested and certified by GRS (Gem Research Swisslab), as natural rubies fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.07 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.07 carat, and individual weights of 1.03 and 1.04 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.96 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
There are 18 pieces of oval shaped untreated Burma rubies weighing approximately 6.21 carat total. Four of the ten rubies in this pair of earrings were randomly selected and certifi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pigeon Blood 3.77 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.20 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.37 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 1.31ct and 1.06ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gemological Institute of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 3.47 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All rubies have been certified by AGL (Thai) as Mozambique no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.63 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 0.87ct and 0.76ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
7.03 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 7.87 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.21 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies in these pair of earrings have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), as Burmese no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pigeon Blood 10.43 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These luxurious ruby and diamond earrings are handcrafted by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carat Burma No Heat Spinel Cabochon Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Presenting a pair of exceptional 7.7 carat Burma no heat spinel cabochon, ruby, and diamond earrings, masterfully crafted in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.00 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings by Rewa Jewels. These earrings have been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's colorful stones and traditiona...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.14 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Exuding timeless elegance and gemological excellence, these GIA-certified ruby and diamond drop earrings feature a total of 3.14 carats of vivid, unheated Burmese pigeon’s blood rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.52 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center rubies cushion cut 2.02 carat weight and round rubies 0.50 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies 19.23carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without any heat treatment. - The rubies h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.69 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.69 carat, total 8 pieces. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two oval shaped Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.22 carat. - The rubies have been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 6.21 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 6.21 carat - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 4.92 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- The two largest round rubies have a total total weight of 2.01 carats, and four smaller rubies have a total weight of 2.91 carats. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by A...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.93 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 1.61ct and 1.32ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
8.73 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic elegance for your jewels collection with these stunning ruby and diamond earrings made by Rewa jewels crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 14.90 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 pieces of rubies total weight 4.79carat -There are oval shaped blue sapphires 18 pcs of total 10.11 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.97 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.10 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.87 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.54 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.57 carat, and individual weights of 0.73 and 0.81 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.58 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.03 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.55 carat - Every ruby has been tested and cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGLThai Certified 4.13 Ct Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 0.82 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 3.31 carat. - The center rubies has been tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
5.32 ct Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 5.32 carats of GIA-ce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.27 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burma ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. The centre piece is of natural untreated cushion cut Burmese rubies weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.53 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Earrings in 18Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
There are 50 Burmese rubies without any heat treatment, weighing approximately 8.53 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 11ctw No Heat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Button Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Dual Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - No Heat - 10ctw (approx. based on the certification) ** See Certification Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS-Certified 4.20 Carat Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby Stud Earrings NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS-Certified 4.20 Carat Vivid Red Heart-Shaped Ruby Stud Earrings Set in Platinum An extraordinary and rare pair of GRS-certified heart-shaped ruby stud earrings, weighing a total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.03 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a stunning pair of earrings from Rewa Jewelry, featuring exquisite 1.03 carat and 1.00 carat rubies each certified as 'Pigeon Blood' by GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), with c...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 5.0 Carat No Heat Ruby 3.90 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond earrings hand crafted as unique pair of solid 18 KT gold, 1935 ca Charming geometric design combined with earth mined gemstones create drama and style in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
5.94 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamond Dangle Earrings 14 Karat Unheated
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Custer Dangles & No heat Rubies (6) 3.14ct. Natural Vivid Red Rubies 6.3 X 4.5mm (average) Full cut Pear brilliants.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
4 cts No Heat Ruby Diamond 18Kt Gold Innovative Clasp Empowering Bold Earrings
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
4 cts No Heat Ruby Diamond 18Kt Gold Innovative Clasp Empowering Bold Earrings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco No Heat Ruby Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Vintage Tutti Frutti Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as pierced open scrolling foliate motif surmounts suspending foliate branches and a bushel of grapes Featuring Mogul style carved ruby cabochons depicting foliates and prong...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified Pigeon Blood/ V. Red 2.15 Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new 2.15 carat Burmese ruby earring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.12 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new pair of ruby and diamond earring studs from Rewa. The two rubies weigh 1.04 and 1.08 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 9.50 carat no heat star ruby 18k yellow gold bezel stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring features a GIA-certified oval cabochon star ruby, together totaling an impressive 9.50 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.17 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 8 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 8.17 carat approximately. Rubies of these size and colour are rare to find.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 12.64 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.35 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 12 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 12.35 carat approximately. Rubies of these size and colour are rare to find.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.26 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 4 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 4.67 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.11 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The exclusive rubies are originally from Burma. They are untreated and no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 24.01 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18K WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Pigeon Blood 3.42 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.44 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has 14 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 13.44 carat approximately. Rubies of these colours and size are rare to find.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.28 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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.
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.