AIG Certified 15.00 Ct Siamese Rubies 5.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent necklace come in 18k gold with 21 pieces of lustrous Natural Siamese Rubies of 15,00 carats, delicate vibrant color, fine quality, normal heated treatment, in perfect ova...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Classically modern 1 carat oval cut natural ruby pendant, set in solid 14K white gold, complemented by 14 round-cut diamonds totaling 0.17ctw. Designed for everyday wear, this pendan...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$875Sale Price|20% Off
Deep Purple Red Ruby 1.20ct Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Deep Purple Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.22 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing flower design pendant with 4 oval shape Rubies weighing 1.22 carats total and 1 round shape Ruby weighing 0.13 carat, accented by a row of 33 round brilliant diamonds. Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
American West Sterling Silver Ruby Zoisite Oval Necklace, 17 to 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Center Naja measures approx. 1.5" wide by 2" long • Oxidized, polished .925 reclaimed Sterling Silver; hypoallergenic, lead-and nickel-free • Designed in Albuquerque, NM, USA; Import...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
TJD 1.10 Carat Diamond and Oval Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, this beautiful pendant is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and features single cut round 20 white diamonds and 1 oval ruby set in prong setting, H-I color I2 cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Necklace SI/H Oval Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 1.67 carats ruby gemstone and 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstone Necklace SI/H Oval Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 1.67 carats ruby gemstone and 1.45 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the late...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.71 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A fashionable pendant necklace showcasing a 0.71-carat oval cut ruby. The center stone is surrounded by a row of 16 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing 0.48 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.37 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
1.37 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold with Diamond 18kt Gold 1.39 grams 1 Rouse Cut Diamond 0.04Carat 25 Brilliant Round Cut Diamond 0.16 Carat Custom Services...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8248 18K White Gold Ladies Necklace with 16.36ct Natural White Diamonds and 34.74ct Oval shaped Natural Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,544Sale Price|25% Off
18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Ruby Decorated Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.8 grams. Totally is all diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 1.35 ct. Total lenght is chain 42 cm....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,738 / item
W 0.38 in L 18 in
Oval Ruby with Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold studded with ruby with halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT Gold, 4.97ct. Diamond & Oval Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Lariat Style Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Round white brilliant diamonds alternating with oval rubies, emeralds and sapphires makeup the composition of this beautiful necklace.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your elegance with this exquisite oval cut natural ruby and diamond halo pendant necklace in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.27 Carat Oval Ruby and RBC Diamond Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Finely detailed Oval Ruby and Diamond Gold Scalloped Vintage Pendant Necklace.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.49ct Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The necklace features five natural oval cut Pigeon Blood Rubies, with a total weight of 3.47 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. Custom 2.50 Cts. Rubies & Diamonds Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt rose gold early 19 antique pendant containing 1.50 cts of rubies and 1.00 cts of round diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 1-carat oval cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.43 carats of 18 accent round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.60 CT Diamond and 0.20 CT Oval Ruby 14KT White Gold Halo Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, this beautiful pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features single cut round 24 white diamonds and 1 oval ruby set in prong setting, H-I color I2 clar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
30.20 ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning necklace showcases a series of 54 oval-cut rubies, totaling 30.20 carats, set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.10 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant 2.10-carat oval cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.75 carats of 25 accent round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$82,249Sale Price|20% Off
L 0.63 in
42.19 Carat Oval Ruby 27.96 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 42.19 carats ruby gemstone and 27.96 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$102,812Sale Price|20% Off
L 0.63 in
42.19 Carat Oval Ruby 27.96 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 42.19 carats ruby gemstone and 27.96 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00ct Diamond 5.00ct Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 14k white gold necklace. The necklace is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 5.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 73 Carat Oval Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
The necklace features 15 natural oval rubies from Burma with a total weight of 38.8 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Collar Chandalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ruby and diamond chandelier necklace with 24 oval cut rubies and brilliant and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum Crafted in 850 platinum, this pendant necklace features a 0.21 carat oval ruby framed by a halo of round diamonds totaling 0.13 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,699Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.24 in L 0.63 in
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant has a 1.40 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. Necklace's length is 45cm. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow, White or Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Oval Halo Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This necklace features an oval-shaped pendant set in 14k solid gold, designed w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Station Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby Station Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this necklace features a 0.67 carat oval ruby in a sleek solitaire station design.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Red Pink Ruby Cabochon 14K White Gold Statement Pendant Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking pendant necklace. This piece showcases a central red cabochon ruby with a deep, rich hue. Surrounding the ruby is an intricate openwork design adorned with small, sparklin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18kt white gold pendant features a stunning oval-cut ruby weighing 0.70ct, surrounded by 1.00ct-tw of G-color, VS1-VS2 clarity round and baguette-cut diamonds. Length ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
22k Gold Silver Oval Dholki Beads and Ruby Beads 3 line necklace Indian Tribal
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
22k Gold Silver Oval Dholki Beads 3 line necklace, Gold Ruby vintage style necklace, wedding party necklace, designer jewelry, classy elegant necklace, Indian Tribal Style Stunning ...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Silver
Platinum Tanzanite, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This necklace features a beautiful color combination of gem quality Tanzanites, rubies and diamonds. The center Tanzanite is 14.40Ct, and the next 2 Tanzanites are 7.17Ct and 7.04Ct....
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Platinum
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Retro Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Round Cut Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Chain Retro Necklace, 16 Inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 187.96 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 40.5 cm Total Weight: 127.27 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicin...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 39.26 carats Necklace set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 42.50 cm Total Weight: 33.64 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicini...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Gorgeous Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exceptional necklace in 18 karat gold and platinum 950 is set with 91 untreated round and oval shaped Burma rubies of vivid pink-red colour, total weight approximately 15.00 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Star Ruby Silver Necklace Natural Red 15 ct Ruby Gemstone Pendant gift LOTR
Located in Berlin, DE
This handcrafted pendant features a natural star ruby of 15 carats, set in solid 925 sterling silver. The cabochon-cut ruby displays a distinct six-pointed star that appears when ill...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver
$1,100
W 0.99 in L 1.58 in
Jade Oval Cabochon Oval Faceted Ruby Yellow Sapphire 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Big Jade Oval Cabochon measuring 25x32 mm set as a Pendant in 18kt yellow gold bezel with in the center a oval faceted Ruby set in 18kt yell...
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby & Diamond Necklace RDN005 IIJE
Located in New York, US
Featuring 0.94 carats of natural oval-cut rubies, each stone radiates a rich, timeless allure that draws the eye with its deep red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Retro Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.70 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Round Cut Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Chain Retro Necklace, 16 Inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Chandelier Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8249 18K Ladies Necklace with 6.12ct Diamonds and 29.78ct Ruby. Numerous Ruby red oval shaped precious stones set in a white gold metal necklace with numerous near colorles...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$260Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
18KT White Gold Ruby And Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18kt white gold necklace features a genuine 1.37ct oval-cut ruby at center surrounded by 0.09ct-tw round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautifully elegant necklace in platinum 950 features 22 oval-cut rubies from Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is set with numerous oval-cut rubies that graduate in size toward the center, creating a rich display of deep pinkish-red color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond V-Shaped Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond V-Shaped Collar Necklace Description: This collar necklace is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a structured, graduating V-shaped design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Horseshoe Natural Ruby Diamond Necklace 14kt gold
Located in New York, NY
Horseshoe pendant .50ct. Natural Ruby VS clean clarity Billiant oval cut 5.6 x 4mm .30ct diamonds Overall Pendant Measurement: .94 x .80 inch 14kt. white gold & necklace 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$225Sale Price|37% Off
L 18 in
New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats. The stone is from Madagascar. It is surrounded by diamond cut rubies. The pen...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Fringe Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An opulent 14K yellow gold fringe necklace featuring 59 vibrant oval-cut rubies totaling approximately 41.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
.40ct Natural Ruby Necklace 18kt Horse Shoe
Located in New York, NY
.40ct Natural Oval Ruby Pendant Natural, Vivid Red clean clarity & transparent Pendant: 30 x 19mm total weight: 15.7 grams. 18 inches length 18kt gold $4000 Appraisal Certific...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Ruby and Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A refined take on a classic tennis necklace, this luxurious piece showcases 29.64 carats of vivid oval rubies set in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 34.22ctw Ruby & Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace 16 Inch
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage ruby and diamond Riviera necklace crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with a full line of richly saturated oval rubies totaling approximately 32.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Pendant In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k 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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.