$1,344Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handmade 1.87Ct Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Floral Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These charming stud earrings feature pink pear-cut gemstones arranged in a floral motif, totaling 1.87 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Size Pear Shape Cream Color Pearls Oval Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings with a pair of Oval Ruby Cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and in the lower parts 2 big size and excellent luster Cream Color...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
12.67 cts of Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 32 pear-shaped rubies with a total weight of 12.67 carats, these earrings exude a rich, vibrant red that captures attention and admiration.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire Earrings with Ruby & Pave Diamond in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful pear-shaped blue sapphire earrings are a true masterpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
6 Oval Ruby Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Natural Lapis Lazuli Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 6 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
4.16 Carat Pear Cut Ruby Gemstone Earrings 1.2 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Code :- SEE-1570 Gross Wt. :- 3.78 gm 18k Gold Wt. :- 2.70 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.23 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 4.16 Ct. Earrings Size :- 23 mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Madagascar Ruby Earrings : 14k Solid Gold , 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Crafted in sleek 14k gold (1.3g), these stunning earrings feature vibrant pear-shaped Madagascar rubies totaling 4.49 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
26.80 Carat Burmese Ruby and 15.50 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These stunning, fine and impressive chandelier drop earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold. These stunning earrings are each ornamented to the upper portion with six stunning vinta...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Matching ruby earrings with diamonds 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pear shape ruby and diamond earrings in 14KT yellow gold, made with natural pear shape diamonds and VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,828Sale Price|20% Off
2.33 Carat Ruby & Round Diamonds Earring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for Ruby earrings, this is the ultimate find, (2.33 carats) of the finest Ruby color is the focal point. Perfectly matched in color, size, and transparency. The co...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.2ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Pear Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features • Main Stones: Approx. 1.2ct natural oval-cut rubies (0.60ct each) • Side Stones: Approx. 0.86ct natural pear-cut diamonds (E–F color, VS clarity) • Metal: 18K white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,884Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.46 carats Ruby and 1.16 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest colle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500 / item
Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Renowned for its fierce and modern jewelry, "Meghna Jewels" highlights her signature pave diamond arches in these Claw earring. Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. It is hand se...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$5,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oval Ruby Earrings SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 4.46 carats Ruby and 1.16 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest colle...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
14kYellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Earrings 2.95ct, Carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
Each earring is set with vivid pear-shaped natural rubies totaling approximately 2.30 carats, arranged in a flowing graduated pattern.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry 3.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Ave, Diamond Weight: 0.71 carats Ruby Stone Weight: 3.24ct pigeon blood rubies Please inquire for additional deta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
RUCHI Ruby Rose Gold Chandelier Statement Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold. Natural Rubies: 22.65ct total weight. Width - is approximately 2.3cm/0.91inches. Height - is approximately 5.6cm/2.20inches.
Ruby, 18k Gold
$350Sale Price / item|48% Off
Genuine 1.5 ct rubies and diamonds earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine 1.5 ct rubies and diamonds earrings studs in 925 silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
4.88 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Flower Shaped Earrings
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These stunning pear-shaped earrings feature natural rubies totaling 4.88 carats, accented by brilliant diamonds set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 6.00 Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k with 2 pieces of Rubies of 6,00 , in vibrant brillant red color , in pe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings 2 pear shape rubies approximately 1.95 cts pave round cut diamonds approximately 6.00 cts Back Type: Clip On Measurements: 1.5" long Gol...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,625Sale Price|20% Off
Pear & Oval Shaped Ruby 2 Tier Dangle Earrings With Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:7.264g, Diamond:1.70ct, Ruby:29.72ct, Size: 43X18 MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Each earring is designed with a floral cluster top and matching drop, composed of pear-shaped rubies surrounding a central old cut diamond, joined by a diamond-set articulated link.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tulip flower earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Tulip flower earrings studs with rubies in 14k gold. Pear ruby 14k gold earrings studs.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,552Sale Price|20% Off
3.94 Carat Ruby & Round Diamonds Drop Earring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for Ruby earrings, this is the ultimate find, (3.94 carats) of the finest Ruby color is the focal point. Perfectly matched in color, size, luster, and transparency...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.94 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: -Ruby Stones: 1.82 Carat, Pear Cut -Center Diamonds: 0.52 Carat, 0.53 Carat, D Color, SI1 Clarity -Halo and Drop Diamonds: 2.07 Total Carat Round cut Diamonds -Push b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Ruby Oval Cabs 14 Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Opal Pear Shape Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow gold with 2 small diamonds in the center, a...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Clip-on Earrings Details: Suspending articulated drops set with full-cut diamonds, approx. total weight 1.75 carats, and fancy-cut rubies mounted in 18k white gold....
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
3ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Earrings 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings 3.00ct Natural Red Ruby Clean clarity, full pear shape cuts All transparent.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Claw Linear Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This unique Claw linear earring is perfect for everyday wear. It's exquisitely framed in "Meghna Jewels" sparkling diamond signature claw pave arches. These earrings are handcrafted...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Geometric Ruby Pear Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a contemporary sparkle to your collection with the Geometric Ruby Pear Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.94 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 13.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,099Sale Price|21% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,399Sale Price|22% Off
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18.60ct GIA Certified Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby and Diamond starburst Clover flaming earrings. 15 carats of natural pear shaped Rubies 1 ruby has been tested by GIA laboratories.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,512Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These elegant drop earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature vivid pear-cut rubies totaling 2.73ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Rose-Cut Diamond and Pear-Shape Ruby White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Rose-Cut Diamond: 13.89 Cts Ruby: 6.95 Cts All Diamonds are G - H / SI
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, these stud earrings feature pear-shaped rubies totaling 0.68 carats total weight, each framed b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's. Sparkling ruby and diamond dangle earrings set in 14k yellow gold. A great size that can be dressed up or down. In very good condition. Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stones:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.59 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.59 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 6 mm
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 1.5 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.57 Carats Treatment: Filling Metal: 14K White Gold Dimensions: 8 x 5 mm
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$105,000Sale Price|30% Off
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear shaped Rubies weighing 9.12 Carats. GIA Certified. Surrounded by Marquise shaped Diamonds weighing 4.28 Carats. Graded D-F color, SI clarity. Each certified by GIA. Will come in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
The Vintage ruby & diamond drop earrings feature a beautiful design with claw set centre rubies weighing 0.40 carats each in a pear cut.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear shaped Rubies weighing 9.12 Carats. GIA Certified. Surrounded by Marquise shaped Diamonds weighing 4.28 Carats. Graded D-F color, SI clarity. Each certified by GIA. Will come in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,750 / item
Snake Knot 18 Karat Gold Ruby Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Snake Knot stud earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and 0.87 carats of ruby. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jewe...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$712Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2.70 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Ruby Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold 2.70 TCW Certified $3,375 215622 Please look at the video attached for this item.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Earrings Studs with Multicolor Sapphires and Rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings studs with multicolor natural sapphires and rubies.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,900 / item
Ruby Diamond Meghna Jewels Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Bora Bora earrings are cast in 14K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 20.57 carat ruby and 4.63 carat of diamond pave arches. Complimentary conversion to clip-on earr...
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 0.90 carat Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 10.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Earrings Diamonds 1.64 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Rubies = 1.60 Carats Treatment: Filling 2 Diamonds = 0.04 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Dimensions: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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