7.46 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 7 "Striking Red" Rubies alternating with 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 7.46 Carats. 7 Rubies weigh 3.92 Carats. 7 Diamonds weigh 3.54 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
2.05 Carat Round Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Feathered Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The domed center contains 24 round faceted Rubies with one round brilliant cut Diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Alternating 5-Stone Round Ruby and Round Diamond Euro Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Rubies: 2 round cut: 0.24cttw Diamonds: 3 round cut: 0.44cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7.75 (please allow two extra shipping days f...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$297Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 1 Round Ruby Weighing .04
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 6 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 11 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 1.70Ct Round Brilliant Step Cut Natural Ruby
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This classic, custom designed ring features a beautiful deep red Round Brilliant Ruby with a GIA Grading Report.
Ruby
Vintage Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold & Silver
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The necklace features a rich, dense drapery composed of natural round-cut rubies, weighing an incredible and monumental total of 35.60 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
7.94 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 "Striking Red" Rubies with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 7.94 Carats. 13 Rubies weigh 7.53 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.41 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Round Ruby and Diamond Platinum Custer Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the diamond, six deep red round rubies are rubover set in an elegant floral cluster, their rich colour creating a regal contrast against the cool tone of the white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-Century Round Ruby Diamond Spray Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's mid-century spray 14k yellow gold brooch with natural no heat GIA certified Rubies and white diamonds. 22 round rubies, certified by the GIA as natural, no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Ruby and Diamond Integral 14k Gold Cluster Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Specifics: ✔ Gold Karat: 14K ✔ Ruby Weight: 0.60 (16 stones) ✔ Diamond Weight: 0.50 (16 stones) ✔ Cut: Round brilliant ✔ Prong Set ✔ Necklace length: 16 inches ✔ Pendant Height: 22mm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.06 Ct GIA Round Diamond Round Emeralds Rubies Italian Flag Platinum Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Italian Flag Lover GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent Specs. a stunning classic, incredibly beautiful diamond set in a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .80ct Cut: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: LeVian Material: 14K rose gold Center Ruby: 1 oval cut= 0.82ct Rubies: 16 round cut= 0.30cttw Diamonds: 40 round cut= 1.25cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: SI1-SI2 Size: 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Diamond 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond (Round Brilliant) / Ruby (Round) Brooch Dimensions: 24.5mm x 32mm Item Weight: 9.2 Grams Estate Condition: Very Good; Professional...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural round ruby is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & White Topaz Pendant - 10k Round 2.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heated & Glass Filled Carat(s): 2.25ct Cut: Round Color: Reddish Pink Natural White Topaz ...
Ruby, Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Flower Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of stud earrings showcasing a vibrant ruby center surrounded by round brilliant diamonds arranged in a flower design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Solitaire Ruby Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural ruby ring is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold thin band. Ideal for casual daily wear. Image is enlarged to get a closer view. Ethically sourced gem ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$263Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 1 Round Ruby Weighing .04
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 10 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$6,152Sale Price|20% Off
0.95 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 0.95 Carat Color: White Cut: Round Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: H Gemstone 2 Type: Emerald Weight: 2.0 Carat Color: Green Gemstone 3 Type: Ruby ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
40.89 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important piece of jewelry featuring 40.89 carats of vibrant round rubies, set in a brilliant diamond halo consisting of pear shapes and rounds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zydo 5.85ctw Round Diamond & 0.41ctw Round Ruby 18k White Gold Stretch Band Ring
By ZYDO
Located in Houston, TX
This unique stretch ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features 5.85 carat total weight in round diamonds and 0.41 carat total weight in round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details Metal: 14K white gold Center stone: Round ruby, approx. 0.71 carats Accent stones: Round diamonds, approx. 0.28 carats total Ring size: 6.5 Style: Ruby diamond three-stone ri...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Round .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish R...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Long Natural Round Ruby Tennis Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with 8.54 Ct Rubies
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant tennis necklace features round cut rubies totaling 8.54 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Single Stud Earring .10ct Round 14K Yellow Gold July Birthstone
Located in Dearborn, MI
Ruby Single Stud Earring .10ct Round 14K Yellow Gold July Birthstone Featuring a Beautiful Natural .10ct Round Ruby Gemstone This is for a Single Earring, Not a Pair.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladybug Pendant with 22 Round Cut Natural Rubies
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in 14-karat yellow gold, the pendant features 22 round-cut natural rubies arranged across the ladybug design.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.77 Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77-carat round-cut ruby, beautifully complemented by 0.48 carats total weight of round-cut diamonds in elegant platinum 900 cluster style band ring, size 7.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold bracelet with round natural rubies weighing 4.08 carats total and natural diamonds weighing 2.00 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant 14k Round Octagon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 0.06 Cut: Round Style: Lavaliere Theme: Octagon Features: Buttercup Mount...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This opulent Platinum ring features a regal 1.05 carat round brilliant Ruby at its centre. Surrounding it is a halo of iridescent Diamonds weighing 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary 37.30 Carats Round Ruby Cabochons, No Heat, Mozambique Origin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These 101 round ruby cabochons, weighing a total of 37.30 carats and expertly sized at 4-5 mm each.
Ruby
Round Diamonds & Ruby Women Dress Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
It features, pave set sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds with a center tiny bezel set ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Stud Earrings 14kt Yellow Gold 0.21ctw Round Push Backs New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
These ruby stud earrings are crafted in 14kt yellow gold and feature 0.21 carat total weight of vibrant round rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.85 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Set with 24 round, rich vibrant rubies that alternate with 24 round brilliant cut dazzling diamonds to create a luxurious ensemble that captures light in the most enchanting way.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamonds and Baguette Cut Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 16 inches Diamonds: Approx. 8.03 carats, Brilliant Round Cut Rubies: Approx. 1 carat, Baguette & Tapered Baguette Cut Condition: Excellen...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
0.95 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
0.95 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Rubies with Diamonds Round Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
With 2 round cut, bezel diamonds stations, and 2 ruby bezel charms.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Round cut Diamond Ruby Beaded Band 18K White Gold
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.10 carats Ruby Cut: Round Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.04 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby And Diamond Platinum Ring Size 4 prong set Platinum 7.3 Grams Really small size ring Ring Size 4( can be altered for no charge ) Large 2 carat Round shape...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
David Webb Multigem and Diamond Floral Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
At the center, a vivid blue sapphire radiates outward in a symmetrical burst of rubies, amethysts, and round brilliant-cut diamonds, all set in an intricate openwork lattice of 18k y...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mozambique Ruby Stud Earrings, Solid 14K Gold, 3mm Round, July Birthstone
Located in Columbus, OH
The martini setting lifts each round ruby to catch the light, and Mozambique is the world's leading source of fine ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Ruby Side Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Ruby Ruby Wei...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Round Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Dome Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in 18k White Gold, they feature round cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds, each weighing 30.64 grams and measuring 1.2" by 1.10".
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Lattice Pendant Necklace 18.0"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 9 round cut= 0.60cttw Diamonds: 97 single cut= 0.53cttw Color: G-I Clarity: VS2 Length: the necklace measures 18.0 inches in length...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Red Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: red rubies Red Ruby Carat Weight: 4.5 carats Red Ruby Count: 47 Bracelet Length: ~7.00 inches Bracelet Width: ~ 0.12...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
.70 Carat Round Ruby Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crafted with utmost detail, each earring is adorned with 26 round red rubies. In the center are high detailed leaf style designs.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Solitaire Bypass Ring - 10k Round Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round Style: S...
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 0.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Multigem and Diamond Floral Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
At the center, a vivid blue sapphire radiates outward in a symmetrical burst of rubies, amethysts, and round brilliant-cut diamonds, all set in an intricate openwork lattice of 18k y...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Round Ruby and Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Rubies: 4 round cut= 0.32cttw Diamonds: 40 round cut= 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: the ring measures 9.22mm wide at the top Si...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant - 14k Round .52ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.24ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Ganesha Round Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold ganesha round ruby diamond pendant necklace. This pendant is inspired by Lord Ganesha who is the harbinger of good luck and good fortune in India.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5-Stone Diamond & Ruby Ring, Set With 2 Round Diamonds & 3 Rubies in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Featuring two brilliant round diamonds and three vibrant rubies, this ring is the perfect blend of classic sophistication and vibrant colour.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Engagement Ring 0.36ct Round E VS1 Diamonds 0.63ct Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a stunning 0.63-carat round brilliant ruby as the centerpiece, it exudes passion and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby Journey Drop Earrings 14k Round .48ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Total Carats: .48ctw Style: Drop Fastening Type: Butterfly Closures ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Style Ruby & Rose-Cut Diamond Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold & Silver
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Details & Specifications Period: Vintage (1950s Style / Edwardian & Belle Époque Revival) Metal: 14-Karat Yellow Gold (Structure and chain) and 800 Silver (Diamond front settings) ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Madagascar Ruby Estate Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold – Round, 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Madagascar is a celebrated modern source of fine ruby, and this round stone has been fissure-filled to enhance clarity, as is common for ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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