$71,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Flower Design Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Flower Design Tennis Bracelet This exquisite tennis bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold with a timeless 3D flower motif.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.75 Carat Ruby Flexible Cuff Tennis Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
A slender flexible cuff bracelet crafted in 14-karat white gold and set with 55 round faceted rubies in a continuous articulated line.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Retro Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat white gold, weevil hallmark. Original retro white gold bracelet, it is formed of a swirl pattern held by a double cob mesh, the pattern is openwork and decorated...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,529Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Bracelets are worn to enhance the look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Station Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage station link bracelet is a delicate and highly wearable gemstone design, combining 0.06ctw of diamonds with 0.09ctw of rubies in a refined white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,980Sale Price|20% Off
8 Carat Ruby Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite tennis bracelet showcases a striking arrangement of rich, red rubies and brilliant diamonds, meticulously set in high-quality 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Alexander Beverly Hills 14.06ct Ruby & Diamond Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite natural diamond and ruby bracelet, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 14.06 carats total diamond weight. 9 oval rubies, heat, 8.88 carats total. 270 round diamonds, 5.18 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,394 / item
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in italy, 18 karat white gold tennis bracelet set with 52 rubies weighing 3.65 carats and 7 white diamonds weighing 0.37 total carats.
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
8.20 Carat Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, this refined ruby tennis bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and set with a continuous line of vivid natural rubies totaling approximately 8.20 cara...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Paolo Piovan Cabro Bracelet Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Paolo Piovan Cabro Bracelet Diamonds, Tsavorite, Ruby, Amazing, original Paolo Piovan bracelet set with 10.94 carat Tsavorite, 17.03 carat round brilliant icy diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
23.24 Carat Ruby Ruby Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby
15.05 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Ruby Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby bracelet showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid century 9.00 carat ruby diamond 18k white gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the diamonds add soft sparkle and refined contrast, beautifully enhancing the vivid ruby design with graceful brilliance. Crafted in 18k white gold a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bracelet in 18K white gold with diamonds and rubys
Located in Berlin, BE
Bracelet in 18K white gold, set with 24 natural diamonds, each approx. 0.02 ct, and 32 Burmese rubies, each approx. 0.03 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and White Diamond Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 15.52 ct. ruby emerald cuts with 7.23 ct. of H VVS1-VS2 white diamond emerald cuts. There are 24 pieces of each stone. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 7". White di...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Diamonds 1.11ctw 15 Baguette Rubies Size 6 Retail $22080
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
RUCHI Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Rubies Yellow White Gold 18 Karat Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary Bracelet, unique piece, 60s/70s in 18-karat yellow gold decorated with natural diamonds and natural rubies. A real vintage handcrafted bracelet too beautiful and occasi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and African Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and African Ruby Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This show stopping bracelet is adorned with glittering deep pink rubies. The rubies are set within cushion panels which are connected by a link that also holds two diamonds as well a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Le Vian Ruby Diamond Bracelet 14K White and Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Brand: LeVian Gender: Womens Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Bracelet Width: 4mm Bracelet Length: fits wrist size up to 7" comfortably Weight: 10.4 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Custom Diamond Ruby Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold fashion bracelet with 0.45 cts tw of round diamonds and 0.70 cts tw of rubies in a 4 prong setting GH SI
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold with Rubies 6.17 Carat with 6.75" Bracelet. (New)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18k White Gold with Rubies 6.17 Carat with 6.75" Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant bracelet in 18 karat white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascinating 14.60ct Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 14.60ct Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Adorn your wrist with the captivating elegance of this breathtaking bracelet, crafted in luxurious...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.64 carat Diamonds, Rubies, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny bracelet in 14kt white gold covered in diamonds and embellished with rubies. diamonds 4.64kt rubies 18.32kt tot weight 55.6gr r.f.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò bracelet in 14k white gold structure, mounted with 12 sections with emeralds, rubies and blue sapphire sections, surrounded by white gold frames studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Art Deco Inspired Diamond & Ruby Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 27.9 Grams Stone: 1.20ctw Diamond, 1.5ctw Ruby Size: 6 3/4" Hallmark: 750 Metal: 18k White Gold Item #: BR-1929-061626-08
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 6.46 Carat Ruby Diamond Bracelet in White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold ruby and diamond bracelet with 6.46 cts tw of rubies surrounded and separated by 1.92 cts tw of diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Milgrain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 15.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 8.5 mm Height: 3.6 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby Pri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,921Sale Price|20% Off
18 Kt White Gold, Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
Tennis bracelet available in Rubies or blue Sapphire. Elegant but extremely versatile, these bracelets may be worn everyday and for every occasion. The sapphire one weighs gr.21.35 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
ct 5.08 Diamond Ruby White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Tennis Bracelet in White Gold 14kt with Diamonds and Rubies Diamonds ct 5.08 Rubies ct 2.28 Total Weight gr 9 R.f.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies White and Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Unique and refine handmade retrò link bracelet realized in 18K white and yellow gold structure, mounted with a particular design adorned with 1.61 ct of white diamonds lines, diamond...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
$3,307Sale Price|20% Off
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 12 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant retrò bracelet in 12 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and,between every section, a ruby,an emerald and a sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
14K White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet Milgrain Setting
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight: 17.2 Grams Length: 7.0 in Width: 7.75 mm Height: 2.75 mm Sizable: Yes 1: Primary Stone: Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Metal Type: 18K White Gold Total Item Weight: 16.1 Grams Length: 6.5 Inch 1: Primary Stone: Burmese Ruby Primary Carat Weight: 18.89 Ct. (14 pcs) Primary S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Alternating Inline Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant cut = 0.67cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ruby: 21 oval cut = 12.80cttw Weight: 14.40 grams Dimensions: bracelet wil...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,311Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent 18k White Gold Diamond Ruby Cuff Bracelet For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 0.67 Cts/14 Pcs Ruby 2.62 Cts/42 Pcs Weight 10,38 grams
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$4,199Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Ruby 18k White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette And Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Our dangling briolette-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Retro AGL
Located in Monaco, MC
The bracelet is constructed with fourteen individual ruby stations, each set in a white gold bezel and flanked by vertical channels of baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
6.90 Carats Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18-karat white gold with a total weight of 17.26 grams, this bracelet is ideal for any occasion, whether a formal event such as a wedding, or for everyday use.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet White Enamel Gold Stacking Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet in Gold and White Enamel Ruby heart bangle in 14k gold plated brass with a hand inlaid white enamel surface, with a heart charm set with a ruby dangling f...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Wide Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby White Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning .84" wide Art Deco style diamond and ruby 18k white gold bracelet featuring three rectangular section that each have 3 bezel set oval rubies surrounded by bead set diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,058Sale Price|25% Off
White Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Flowers Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Refine link/tennis bracelet, (flower theme) in 18K white gold composed of white diamonds and blue sapphires flowers and white diamonds rubies flowers.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20.00ct Ruby 5.43ct Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with oval and square cut rubies that weigh approximately 20.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Kt White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro bracelet in 14Kt white gold composed of little flowers covered in diamonds with a center of blue sapphire, rubies and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Antique Inspired Bracelet in 18 White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bracelet Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 13 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.50Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14.50Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Bracelet Total Natural Ruby Weight is: 13.90 carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 6 x 4/8 x 6 mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fillin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25ctw Diamond Ruby Flexible Bangle Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold 6.75"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.65ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - SI1 - I2 - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Round Color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Ruby and Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet in White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary ruby and diamond line tennis bracelet set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Modern Belgian 18kt White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies" is a luxurious piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Rubies Blue Sapphires Flowers White Gold Contemporary Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Contemporary link bracelet in 14K white gold composed of diamonds and blue sapphires flowers altetnating with diamonds and rubies flowers.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,228Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Amethyst White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Bracelet is made of 18K White Gold. This Bracelet has 1.90 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue ...
14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet by Spectrum Jewels
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Alternative 3.81Ct Ruby 0.84Ct Diamond Thin Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Featuring alternating vibrant ruby and diamonds, this bracelet offers a timeless design with a modern ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Modern Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing modern bracelet in 18 kt yellow and white gold structure mounted with five rubies and,between of them and for all the bracelet,diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,880Sale Price|30% Off
Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful bracelet featuring just under 10 carats of fancy pear shape and full-cut diamonds, complemented by 1 carat of ruby and 1.25 carats of emerald, all set in 18K white gold.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Style Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 2.99 carats ruby and 2.08 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclus...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires White and Rose Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing design link bracelet in 14K white gold structure composed by a sequence of sections in 14K rose gold studded by 13.31 ct of rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires and around th...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.