2.87ct Diamond 1.22ct Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling princess and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.87ct.
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.87ct Diamond 1.22ct Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling princess and round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.87ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.50ct Pear Shape Ruby with 3 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds on 16/18'' Chain
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
1.50ct Pear Shape Ruby, with 3 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds on 16/18” 9ct Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.07ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: Si Total We...
Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold
0.96ct Diamond 0.92ct Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.96ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Honeycomb Ruby Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Fancy Ruby Bracelet Special cut hexagonal Natural Ruby gemstone Natural Diamonds 18k Approx 59 grams Length: 7.5' inches Width approx 13mm Pre-owned on good condition, has ...
Diamond, Ruby
Roman Malakov 6.43 Carat Total Round Diamond & Pear Ruby Dome Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Accented by vibrant pear shape rubies weighing 2.67 carats total, each set on a three prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bracelet This elegant line bracelet features vibrant oval-cut rubies paired with brilliant round-cut diamonds, creating a vivid contrast of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring has a pierced decorated, domed design ornamented with seven bezel set round mixed cut rubies. The central arrangement is encircled by an 18k white gold set halo, embellishe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Red Pink Ruby Orange Sapphire Floral Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
(approx. in total) Backing: Push Backs Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Average Color: G Average Clarity: VS Size: 3.5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Pendant/Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond and Ruby Pendant/Necklace 18K White Gold. 18” Cable Chain 0.85 carats Total Weight. Diamonds E-F colors VVS-VS clarity
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 1.25ct Round H VS Diamonds and 17 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
The center showcases 1.25 carats of round brilliant diamonds with an H color and VS clarity, surrounded by a vivid array of 17-carat rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby 14K Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Amethyst Round Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 oval shape Ruby cabs of 9 mm x 10 mm ,2 elements in 14K gold , 14 full cut round diamonds and Red Enamel in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch with 1.3ct Round F VS Diamonds and 7ct Ruby
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The 97 round brilliant rubies, weighing 7 carats, add a splash of rich color, creating a captivating contrast against the gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Round Cut Ruby Chain Bracelet with Diamond Halo Accents in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a minimalist fine chain, this bracelet features a 0.65 ct round-cut ruby encircled by 0.06 ct round brilliant-cut diamonds in a prong-set halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Flower Cluster Necklace
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Flower Cluster Necklace Made in Platinum With 23 ruby stones totaling 8.92ct Round diamonds F/G color VS/VVS clarity Diamonds totaling 16.10ct 17'' inches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ruby is beautifully complemented by 0.40 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle to its rich color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.20 Ct Ruby Tennis Bracelet Three Line Ruby Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold Bracelet
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Three-Row Tennis Bracelet – 27.20 Carat Round Ruby Statement Bracelet, 7.5 Inches A remarkable expression of luxury and exceptional craftsmanship, this ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Earrings & Pendant Set 10.98ctw Ruby 5.35ctw
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The set features approximately 10.98 carats total weight of round and tapered baguette cut rubies, displaying rich color and beautifully arranged in both concentric and layered motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Geometric Round Accent Table in Ruby Lacquer Finish
Located in North York, ON
Modern Geometric Round Accent Table in Ruby Lacquer Finish. This stunning piece features a unique geometric cubed base, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to any room.
Wood, Lacquer
Retro Ruby Diamond Statement Earrings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
14 karat rose gold ribbon design. 8 cabochon rubies graduating from approximately 4x6mm to 3.5x4mm, 4 per earring. 14 round diamonds, 7 per earring, approximately .70 total diamond w...
Diamond, Ruby
18k Yellow Gold 1.46ctw Channel Oval Ruby w/ Round Diamond East West Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.20ctw (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. Set with a superb white .40 carat diamond (G color, VS clarity) and two vivid red-maroon, beautifully-matched rubies (.60 carats), this chic three-stone r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings 0.76 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 0.76 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 42 x 5 mm
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Pendant 1.42 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.42 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 24 x 19 mm
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cherry Ruby Earrings 14KT white gold Natural ruby earrings huggies leverbacks
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural ruby earrings in 14KT white gold, 5mm each earrings, matching dark wine color, no treatments no enhancements. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers na...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds Long Ebony Wood Round 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, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet with 34 round diamonds and 34 rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons 14 Karat Gold Bezel Black Onyx Round Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings with top part made of 2 Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons measuring 9x11 mm and weighing 8,7 carats set in 14 Kt yellow bezel from which are attached 2 Black Onyx ro...
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2000s VERSACE Ruby Red Clear Rounded Frame Oversized Diamonté Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s Vintage Ruby Red coloured VERSACE sunglasses featuring an oversized rounded frame made from a clear actete with Rhinestone Diamonté detailed arms MODEL 4063-B Total frame wid...
Natural ruby studs 18KT gold dark wine ruby studs rich vivid color
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning dark ruby stud earrings in 18KT gold, these have a very nice dark red color. Rubies are not enhanced or clarity treated. **All items leave our premises with a certificate ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$477Sale Price|57% Off
Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vistosi round small midcentury Italian chandelier ruby red, 1950s.
Murano Glass
Ruby and Pearl Gold Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Indian Bangle set by baroque pearls and round cut rubies on yellow gold. Circumference: approximately 19.00 centimeters.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,918Sale Price|25% Off
Baguette Ruby and Round Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
There are 22 graduated diamonds totaling 1.10 carats, G-H in color, VS in clarity and round brilliant in shape. Flanking the icy diamonds are 2 rows of baguette shaped natural ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby 14k White Gold Oval Cut with Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14K White Gold jewelry boasts with Oval-cut 1 pcs 0.47 carat, Square-cut 2 pcs 0.14 carat Ruby and Natural Round-cut white Diamond (26 Pcs) 0.14 Carat accent stones for a lovely ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Black Onyx Rubies Gold Diamonds Enamels Jade Round Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic totally handmade Art Deco Style earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with small round Rubies in the center,middle parts in white gold,16 small round full cut ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
7.00ct Ruby Diamond Gold Cat Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pin is set with lovely round cut rubies that weigh approximately 7.00ct.
Ruby, 18k Gold
White Gold 1.36ctw GIA Burma Pear Cut Vivid Red Ruby w/ Round Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red - Burma - Heated - 1.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$341Sale Price / item|48% Off
Elephant earrings studs with rubies
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Size: 11 x 8 mm. Set with natural ruby - 2 pieces, color - red Round cut, approx 1.00 ct in total, 5 mm each Clarity: Transparent with inclusions.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
5mm ruby studs 14 karat yellow gold studs natural ruby earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5mm ruby studs in 14kt yellow gold, pretty pink- red rubies 100% natural. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company policy! This insures security for...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This finely handcrafted platinum 1950s ring features 3 vivid red round rubies spaced by 2 bright white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18kt Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Fully Hallmarked 0.45ct Ruby
Located in Braintree, GB
The centrepiece features a vivid natural ruby weighing approximately 0.45 carats in a round brilliant cut, surrounded by a delicate halo of 18 small diamonds, each weighing 0.01 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2.10ct Diamond 1.58ct Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings feature sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.10ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K YG Bird Pin Brooch with 0.15 Carat Round G-VS Diamond & 4.5 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with 4.5 carats of vibrant round brilliant rubies, this brooch showcases a captivating blend of elegance and whimsy.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring, Seven Rubies, 0.89ct Total
Located in Covington, LA
Details Gemstones: Seven natural round rubies Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.36 carat Accent Stones: Six round brilliant-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.53 car...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,001Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 1.00 Carats of Oval Cut and Modern Round Cut Rubies. These Earrings are available also with Emeralds or Blue Sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Octagon Shape Engraved Rock Crystals Round Ruby Cabs 14 Kt Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple Chic Earrings made of 2 Engraved Octagon Shape Rock Crystals measuring 13 x 13 mm with 2 small round Ruby cabs set in yellow gold, suspended from 2 plain yellow gold elements...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Eternity 18K Gold Alternate Ruby Diamond Band. French and Round Cut Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: 0.40 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: 0.25 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel Set J...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Pendant 4.98 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 4.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 36 x 32 mm
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Bracelet A gold link bracelet with 5 floral motifs made from round cut diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
Killer Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Killer & Co., Solothurn, Switzerland. This sleek Swiss ring is all about the 2.50 carats of firey red rubies. The look is timeless, it is beautifully made, hea...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Necklace by MOISEIKIN, 1.12ct Ruby
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Taking inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s beloved Waltz of Flowers and the contemporary ballet “Tsvetodelika,” which infuses traditional choreography with vibrant colour and modern mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Raw Unformed Pink Agate and Round Cut Ruby Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 40 grams - Diameter: 2.5 inches Agate Details: - Measurements: 16 x 12mm each (approx.) - Quantity: 10 pieces - Cut: Unformed Ruby Detai...
Agate, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Bracelet 8.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 8.78 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7.25 Inches Custom sizing ava...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our stunning 18K Diamond and Ruby Bracelet. Crafted in 18k white gold and adorned with 0.76 carats of dazzling diamonds and 10.36 carats of rich rubies, this ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 55mm x 40mm. Marked 18k 750. Weight - 23.2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$937Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tanzanite, ruby 14k earrings studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Central stones: tanzanites: weight - 0.40 ct x 2 = 0.80 ct total aprox. (4 mm size tanzanites). Light Blue color, round cut, clarity good - small inclusions. Surrounding stones: Ru...
Tanzanite, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 18K diamond and ruby bracelet is a stunning piece in excellent condition. Made of 18K white gold and weighing 61.8 grams, it boasts 12.54 carats of diamonds and 11.85 carats of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Horizon - Natural Old Mine Ruby set with Yellow Diamonds in 18K Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Helpful Details for the Buyer Ruby Composition: 1 Burma Ruby — 8.43Cts No‑Heat, Red, GRS Certified Vivid, expansive brilliance Diamond Composition: 13 Pear Brilliant Diamonds — 2.07...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Rubies and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Design: Cocktail Ring Finish: High Polish Gemstones: Marquise Faceted Ruby, 11.0mm x 5.5mm, 2.0 Carats, Four Small Rubies, 0.44 Carats Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Ruby Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century platinum earrings with rubies and approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 13mm x 20mm. Weight - 7.9 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.